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-Rose Dern-
Eri had turned pale, as her grip on the sheets tightened do hard, her knuckles were white.
One might think I was being mean, but I loved Eri more than anything in the world, and I'm also aware that as long as June was out there, she wasn't safe.
Three times!
Three times she'd almost died. Seriously?
It was just by a slight miracle she was still alive.
That didn't meant the next time June attacked, luck would be on her side.
I couldn't imagine how traumatizing losing her would be for me— for all of us.
So yeah, if being harsh on her was the only way to knock some senses into her head, that was what I planned on doing.
“Eri—”
“No.” She cut me off, her tone low but having an edge of sharpness in them.
“No?” I sighed. Of course, this wasn't going to be easy.
Her gaze softened when she turned to me. “I understand you're saying this because of how worried you are.”
“Yes, and—”
“But you should know that as much as I love you two, I'm also in love with Don. There's no way I can imagine myself spending the rest of my life away from him. It will be equivalent to dying itself.”
I had to bite my lower lip, trying to calm how hurt those words made me feel.
She wasn't being rational.
Of course everyone knew she lived Don, but had she forgotten the fact June loved him far more and would do anything to get him.
Even if that had to do with her killing Eri.
“But what if you don't get to live ti—”
I only remembered Suzy was beside me when her hand landed on mine. “You're scared, that's it.”
What were they saying. This was more than being scared.
This was her life in danger.
“Yes.” Eri added. “Put yourself in my shoes. How'd you feel if I told you to spend the rest of your life away from Darien.”
That made the color rise to my cheeks, which was totally annoying considering the situation we were in.
Why did that always happen whenever the thought of Darien crossed my mind?
I loved him a lot, and although we were still new in this dating stuff, I couldn't see myself leaving him.
Not to talk of Eri who'd loved Don for a year already.
Maybe they were right.
“I'm sorry, I was just—”
Her hand found my second hand, cupping it. “It's okay, I understand.”
“Just stay safe.”
“Yes, I will.” There was silence for a minute or two.
Till Suzy broke it, changing the subject. “So, will you tell us more about what's happening between you and Darien?”
Again, I hid my blushing face.
This man was my boyfriend, yet I could never stop feeling nervous whenever I entered the office.
Weird how that happened.
News had spread like fire about us dating, which led to so many giving me lots of respect in the company.
That always brought a smile to my face.
I closed the door gently when I was in, and there my handsome figure sat by the desk, buried in whatever work he was doing.
Gosh, he was so handsome.
Just staring at him always made my heart melt.
It was something I could do my entire life.
His gaze moved to me, where I was still standing by the door.
And when our gaze locked, my heart skipped a bit, while a smile appeared on his face.
“Hi beautiful.” He rose to his feet, heading towards me.
Each step he took closer stole the breath from me.
To avoid embarrassing myself by blushing, I shifted my gaze to the blue heels I had on.
Weird how, usually, I wasn't one to feel shy, but whenever it came to this guy, I found myself acting like the weak female leads in novels I read.
The effect he had on me.
I felt his presence a few inches from me as his index finger and thumb landed on my chin, tilting it upwards so I was forced to meet his gaze.
“I love seeing your face early in the morning.” Then his lips met mine.
Although the kiss wasn't long, I still felt his lips on mine after he'd pulled apart.
His hands found their way round my waist, running a snake of desire down my spine, that made me smile.
But the smile dropped when I noticed his expression growing somewhat serious.
“Is there a problem?” I asked in a low tone, but got no response.
So, my hand moved to cup his cheeks. “What's wrong?”
He sighed. “I’m going on a business trip to Canada.”
My heart dropped at those words, but I still managed to ask. “How long will you be gone for?”
It took a lot of effort for the words to not come out shaky, as my hands tried steadying on his cheeks.
“About two months.”
Two months?! What?!
Two entire months without him? That would be equal to not breathing.
Oh my, how on earth would I be able to cope.
“Uh…” my voice had failed me.
And he continued. “Well, you'll be coming with me as my secretary.”
“Co…” relief flowed through me, followed by a thrilling feeling of glee.
Not only would I be going to another country, but I'd stay with him there for two months?
Wow!
Suddenly, two months felt too short. I wanted more time with this guy.
A smile appeared on my face. “That's really nice.”
My hands moved round his neck as I stood on my tiptoe to plant a kiss on his lips.
But when he chortled, I realized there was more.
“Is there something else you have to say?”
“Ah, I don't want this to seem like I'm rushing our relationship. I mean we've not even dated up to two weeks and like—” he was just speaking, giving me the sense ehav he had to say was something serious.
“Just tell me, I'm sure I'll understand.” I gave him a reassuring smile though my mind travelled billions of directions..
“Well, my parents live in Canada and since we're going there, I thought we could just stop by to say hi. They've been meaning to meet you.”
I blinked, not expecting that.
Parent meeting? What?!
Oh no, what on earth did I know about that? What if they don't like me, or I end up saying the wrong words?
What would I do then?
“We don't have to go if you don't want to.” It was obvious he wanted me to go. I could get that from his tone.
“No, I actually want to meet them.” I mean how hard can it be, right?
Maybe it might not go well, but the smile he sent my way made me feel proud of myself.
It made it all worth it.
“Rose, I love you so much.” He gave me a one second peck, before pulling apart. “Why don't we get to work then.”
“Okay, I'll just get my stuff from the office.” As I headed to my office though, my mind raced at the thought of actually meeting hid parents.
What if they didn't like me? Would it affect our relationship?
Oh gosh.