Eva's POV
I don't know if I'm jealous of their closeness or just insecure because of my feelings.
He is already hugging me while my eyes look at the woman Ash who's looking at me back with a sweet smile on her face but I don't feel that was sincere. It feels more like an act to me. So, I just rolled my eyes at her. While breaking the hug and meeting Janson's sights.
"What were you doing here with Ash?" I know the answer but I still asked, sounding silly.
"Babe! You forgot. She's my private tutor until my final exam takes place. We are just here to study." He explained but I smiled mockingly and threw another question.
"Then why couldn't I
"Mom! Why are you suddenly having to go to the U.S?" I don't know how to express it but suddenly I was a little bit shocked after hearing this sudden news. I looked at my mom's face who was already looking at me with a distressed expression. As she knew I would not be happy to hear this new announcement. "Honey! I know you don't like me to leave you alone for long. But..." She sighed. "But my company wanted to do a big annual event this year for our big success to get the top three projects from the high-profit association." Mom explained to me. But I was still hesitant.
Mark's POVIn Ella's house, the first whole day went well as she showed me the whole house and also shared some old memories related to Eva.I was curious to know more about her old days so when she started to talk about her, I just listened carefully while she also showed Eva's childhood photos in which Ella was with her husband on it.I can sense how much Ella adores her family and her husband's memory.After a long talk, we finally took some rest and then did our dinner.I saw how Ella, again and again, checked the time."What happened? Why are you checking the time?" As
Mark's POV"Mark, I need to inform you something!" As soon as I came back from my office, Ella told me that she needed to talk about something which made me serious."Yeah, sure! Let's talk!" I responded while we both sat on the couch. I looked around and guessed Eva is still not home."Mark, my office is throwing a big event.""Ohh that's great!""But I need to go to the U.S for this event." She sighed.I know why she's feeling like this. We just started to live and she needs to leave me."So, For how many days wil
I don't know how to react because this morning mom first told me that she is going abroad for 1 month and today again at dinner she informed me that her company already booked her plane ticket for the next morning. It means tomorrow in which only a few hours have left. I inhaled the long breath feeling helpless. Everything is happening so fast that I can't even guess what's going to happen next after she is gone. For mom, I agree to not leave the house and stay with Mark on the same roof without her. But was it the right decision? I felt hesitant. "Eva! You are thinking too much again!! Just be calm!" My other half said to me. "Yes! That's what I need to do. Just look calm and cool! Like al
Author's POV"Eva, are you feeling upset?""Huh?" She looked at him a little surprised while their running turned slow. They both tried to match their rhythm for steps."I mean, Ella told me that you don't like to stay alone! And she needs to go on a business trip for a whole month! How do you feel about that!?" His eyes always focused on her face while she retreated her gaze from him and looked straight before answering him."Yes! Mom is right! I hate being alone! And yes, I'm a little sensitive! Because mom is the only one I have now!"His eyes turned soft to hear her words and understand the meaning behind them very well.
"Now, it's time for me to leave!" Mom said with a sad smile. My tears couldn't help themselves from coming out the next moment and I hugged her again."Mom!" I felt sad while resting my head on her shoulder."Sweetie!" She patted my back lightly."Don't cry, sweetheart! I'll be back soon!" Mom's voice filled with concerns."Yes, you definitely need to!" I asserted which made her chuckle the next moment and I also smiled."Yeah! I will!" She said warmly.We stayed in a hug for a few more minutes. Before finally releasing ourselves.
Eva's POVI tried to call Janson many times but he didn't pick up my call.It's already afternoon. He won't be sleeping, is he?I sighed and thought to go to check on him. What if his health is not good?After a moment of thinking, I looked at my phone and scrolled to book a cab for his home.But before my thumb could press on the 'booked' option. His name suddenly popped up on my screen and a sharp phone started ringing."Janson…" My lips curled up as I immediately picked up the call and inquired about him."Where
Eva's POVAs soon as his hand touched me a heatwave ran through my entire body and the next moment, my eyes looked at his green eyes with a deadly shock which made us lose track of time for a while.His strong arm's touch made me freeze in my place.His gaze is so deep and intense that I gulped my saliva with hecticness and couldn't help but licked my lips abruptly with nervousness. There is a mix of emotion and warmth going through in my body and heart that I couldn't explain in words.His eyes just pierced through my soul and I couldn't decipher it. Or in other words, I say I started to like it.His handsome face always made me stunned n
Author's POVRoy approaches Ella as soon as he sees her return while Mark remains on his spot, staring at her from afar and waiting for Eva to appear behind her."What are you talking about with Eva that it take you this long to come? Roy curiously looked at her while he placed his hand around her waist to get her closer.Ella lightly smiled and looked at him, "It's something important. That's why I think to talk now, then better be late any longer." at the end of her words, she finally stared at Mark.Mark, who already guessed what they talk. Looked at Ella with a deep gaze to hear her answer to Roy's words."I could not understand; what are you saying?" Roy's forehead lines showed up as he noticed Ella silently watching over Mark. And when he glances at Mark, he also watching over her. "Is there something going on, Ella?" He calmly moved his gaze back to Ella.On the other side, Mark noticed Eva did not back, so he walked to Ella.Roy's brows twisted to see him coming towards Ella
Author's POV"Eva?" Ella touched her arms in disbelief."What….what are you doing here, Honey?" Her eyes filled with surprise."Mom, It's because of Roy." Eva glanced at Roy and then at her. "Roy?" Ella's brows arched, "What do you mean by him?"Before Eva could answer her question, Roy walked towards them and announced, "That, I'll explain, Ella." Hearing him, Ella frowned and looked in his direction, "So, tell me, Roy. What does she mean by that word?"Roy met her serious gaze and responded, "I met her at the airport and requested her to take me to you.""What?" Her eyebrow twisted."I told her everything about us, Ella.""What did you do?" Her eyes enlarged."I'm sorry; I know you never wanted to reveal that e met again. But I need to explain everything before I can request her to come here and make her agree that I will never leave you again, that you still love me." Hearing all that, Ella looked at her daughter's side, "Eva, do you truly…."Eva knew her mother had suffered so
Author's POVAfter having a conversation, Mark and Ella are ready to go back. "I hope you remember your promise. Don't break my trust this time." Without looking in his direction, Ella said with a cold tone.Mark felt hesitant for a moment but finally nodded, "I'll never do that again, Ella." His words were just a void statement for her, but all she could care for now was to go to the airport and stop her daughter. "Alright, then I'm leaving." Saying that, Ella walked in the car direction and opened the back seat door, but as soon as she pulled the door, she heard Roy's loud voice stop her next moment, "Ella!"With shocking expression, she turned instantly to see the resource of voice and when her eyes stopped on Roy, who was standing in front of her a few meters far. She could not help but feel it was a dream, "Roy?"Her eyes turned wet.On the other side, Roy's lips curled up to see her, and soon he strides towards her.Mark, who doesn't know about the man, notices Ella's shocked
Author's POVMark and Ella are sitting on the waiting chair at the Marriage Register Office. They both looked lost in their own thoughts when the Lawyer came to them and announced, "The papers are ready now. Please follow me." There was a polite smile on the Lawyer's face.Mark and Ella lightly nodded, but their legs were almost numb to stand from their place. They both are facing emotional issues to drag their body even a bit."Mr Mark and Ms Ella, we need to go." The Lawyer humbly said out once again, and only then did they both let go of their delay and walk with him half-hearted."So…. This is the marriage register paper; please sign over it and then move two or more witnesses to sign after you." The Lawyer slid the paper and pen onto a table in front of them and explained everything. For witness, Mark got two staff from his office. For Ella, she did not invite anyone for now. Mark and Ella both glanced at a paper with hesitant hearts when the Lawyer took the initiative to speak
Author's POVAfter arriving at the airport, Eva got the news the plane had been delayed by two hours because of sudden bad weather. So, she went to the passenger waiting seats and adjusted herself there.She thought to text her Mom and take out the phone from her purse when someone pulled her hand suddenly to stop her. "What the!" She almost yelled at the person, but when she saw who it was, her eyes enlarged with disbelief, "Mark?"Mark is in front of her with an angry expression, "Are you truly wanted to leave me, Eva?" She stood from her chair in halted, "W-What are you doing here?" She tried to sound calm, but her trembling voice did not hide her stress."Eva, I told Ella everything about us. Now you can't leave me." His response made her go panic, "W-What? What did you say?""It's true, Eva. I can't marry her and lie to myself.""I love you." He let go of her wrist and held her arms.She bit her lower lips and stared into his eyes nervously, "What about Mom? How did she react?
Author's POVONE HOUR LATER"Mom, you are looking beautiful." Eva praised her mother and kissed her cheeks. "Thank you, sweetie. I appreciate it." Ella, dressed in a silk wedding gown, responds by giving her daughter a gentle kiss on the cheek with a soft grin.After checking at her Mom, she made her way to where Mark was standing beside her mother. He's dressed to the nines in a sleek black suit and gelled his hair perfectly. He looks really handsome in his attire."What are you waiting for? You should complement Mark also." Ella's sudden words caught her attention, and she awkwardly nodded before meeting Mark's deep eyes, which were staring at her only."Mark, you look stunning.....in this suit...." She gives him a compliment uncomfortably.To which Mark nodded lightly and said sarcastically, "Thank you for your precious words, Eva. But, I really wish, you could make it to our wedding" At the end of his words, he put his free arm around Ella's waist.Eva felt anguish flash throug
Author's POV"Is everything packed?" Ella glanced at the suitcase momentarily before returning her gaze to her daughter. "Yes, Mom. Everything is ready." Eva took a deep breath, feeling the heaviness over her heart to leave like this. Ella got closer and wrapped her arms around her daughter to hug her, "Mom will miss you." Her voice also turned, whispering as she sighed helplessly to see her daughter finally leaving. "Mom, I'll miss you too!" She hugged her mother back instantly while tears were almost ready to let go, but she tried not to shed them because she needed to see one last thing before leaving. "Mom, you need to get ready. You also need to leave for the court." Hearing her, Ella nodded."Yeah, Mark already went to change in his suit. I should also start doing that." Hearing that, Eva tries to nod, hiding her own pain."Yeah, sure. We will all leave together." Eva's words made her mother slightly smile and nodded, "Yeah, I know. Give me an hour. I'll be ready until then
Eva's POVIt's almost going to be 3 pm, and all I can do turning over my bed with discomfort heart. I also almost cried thinking about Mark and my memorable moment in this room. I know crying will not change anything any longer, but I wish to see him last time alone and ask for forgiveness. I just want to simply apologise to him for rejecting the love he offered me for my selfishness. I don't want to see hate in his eyes when I leave. I don't want to face the cold shoulder even when this is my last time to see him. Though I'm scared to face him right now, my heart wants to go and say my last words to him. I feel so helpless at this moment because my heart still desires him, and if, any chance, he requests me any more time to stay, I don't think I can say 'No' to him even after being headstrong. And something like that, I don't want to happen. I don't want to divert my mind from the main motive. So, I can only imagine my dream of facing him for now. Staying in bed made me feel more
Eva's POV"Are you okay?" "Do you want me to come?" While packing all my luggage in the suitcase, Nish's voice came from the other side of the phone as it was on the loudspeaker."Yeah, I'm fine. Don't worry." I respond in assurance."Hmm." She hmmed and said with an upset tone, "So, you are finally leaving tomorrow."I paused momentarily before responding, "Yeah, I guess so."I thought, after Mark knew I was leaving, he will do an argument with me, but to my surprise, he did not say anything. Now, I feel I need to apologise to him for all my actions and words. At least before saying goodbye, I need to thank him, to decide, stay with my Mom. He could leave without owing anything if he wanted, but he did not. He chooses to stay."Hey Eva, our friends want to come airport tomorrow to bid you farewell." Nish's words made me instantly stop packing and pick up the call, changing its mode from loudspeaker to normal."Nish, I have a request." I instantly replied." Request? For what?" Her