Chapter 48: Chapter 48

...With those teary eyes, filled with hope, she looked at me and I stood still. Thinking, whether I should forgive her for the pain she caused me or I should bear the scar and leave her behind just like she did...

Evelyn POV:-

It's been a month and everything is pretty much normal. We all are back to normal. And here I am, trying to put my daughter to sleep. Seems like she is on some sort of sleep strike.

She is not sleeping at all. It's night and she hasn't slept all day so in the night. Lawrence was looking at me as I was walking in the darkroom with my precious pearl in my arms.

I continued to hum as she is constantly giggling and I am too sleepy. I continued to walk as she continued to giggle.

For a second, everything calmed down and a spark of hope that she's asleep filled me but it faded away when I heard Lawrence voice, "Not sleeping, huh?" And upon hearing her father's voice Skyler jumped out of my arm and thankfully even in the dark, she didn't fall on the ground.

But then I turned on the lights and gave a death glare to Lawrence who averted his gaze and began to play with Skyler.

"Lawrence..." I growled. "She needs to sleep." I strictly said and Skyler hugged Lawrence, "I don't wanna!" She complained.

"When she doesn't want to, let her be," Lawrence said.

I narrowed my eyes on both of them and said, "She is like 14 months old. She has to sleep." I said putting my hand on my waist. "We'll play," Lawrence said. I sighed and gave him a stern look.

"Lawrence out," I said. "What?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Go, I'll put her to sleep. Tonight you go and sleep with Adrian."

"No. I won't." He said resting his back on the bed as Skyler sat on him and began to play with him.

"Skyler will sleep and you'll leave," I demanded as he sighed and got up. And left showing fake sadness.

"Bye My Love.."

Then I picked Skyler who was also showing fake sadness, "Papa..."

I inhaled and turned off the lights and began to struggle again...

Lawrence POV:-

I sighed and walked out. It's midnight and I am outside my room. What's wrong if Skyler doesn't want to sleep? Well, Evelyn is right and Skyler needs to sleep. Shrugging my shoulders, I went to Adrian's room. I knocked as he opened the door,

"Hey, Aren't you sleeping?" I asked.

"Brother, At this time?" He asked. I laughed a little and put my hand over my neck.

"Evelyn threw me out saying Skyler needs to sleep."

He laughed and moved a little as I entered."Well she is right, Skyler is not sleeping at all." I nodded and sat on the couch while he sat on the bed.

"So, Why are you awake?" I asked. He looked down and began to say,"I.. don't know brother.." I raised my eyebrow, "What?" I asked.

"I said something bad to Danielle and wanted to say sorry to her. I have thought a lot about it. Maybe Danielle is perfect for me but we know things about each other that leave great impacts on our marriage.." He said in worry. I stood up and sat beside him and put my hand over his shoulder,

"First you should apologize to her and then tell her whatever you feel. Don't hide your real emotions and open up. Marriage is a strong bond and If you know the biggest secrets of each other they can help you to overcome obstacles together. You don't have to worry about unwanted things then. Maybe you should talk to her.." I advised him.

He nodded and said, "Tell me, how do you feel about your marriage?" He asked."To be honest, I fell for Evelyn the moment I saw as my wife," I said as we both laughed a little.

"But she is something. Haven't you seen how she takes care of everything.""Well yeah..." He said. After a few moments of silence, he spoke up again, "I never thought about Danielle like that."

"So did I with Evelyn but you need to clear things between you. And you don't have to worry, If you don't want to marry her, You won't." I said as it seems like some of his doubts are removed.

He smiled."You won't be forced." I smiled.We talked for a while and then fell asleep..

Adrian POV:-

After talking with the brother I felt reassured that I don't have to be forced to marry but I need to talk to her. Ever since then, she seems so void and I feel like I am at fault. Maybe I need to talk to her to clear those uncertainties in my heart.

I'll talk and If she doesn't want to marry I'll also back away. The next day, I took a deep breath and with the sheer determination of ending this suffering for both of us, I have decided to meet Danielle. I want to eradicate this lack of convictions.

It's been a month and I know father will call everyone to settle the date for marriage. Before it, I have to face it.

I booked a flight to Las Vegas to meet Danielle. Before leaving, I asked my brother to take care of the business and everything else in my absence to which he obviously agreed.

I took a deep breath and left for her home. I entered and Aunt Camila was surprised to see me. "Oh, Dear, Adrian, Desperate to meet Danielle?" She teased.

I smiled a little and asked, "Can I meet her when she comes back from work?" "Didn't she tell you? She quit her job?" Aunt said.

I was surprised to know it. "I don't... " I said more to myself. She smiled and said, "She is in her room. Go meet her."

I nodded and was about to go but Aunt held my arm and said seriously, "Please take care of her." I smiled and left saying, 'I will.' and went to her room.I stood outside her room, deep in thoughts. I inhaled and knocked.

"Come in," A void voice of Danielle came that made my heart ache. I opened the door and saw Danielle sitting on the bed.

Her eyes widened for a second when she saw me. I felt bad looking at her, she looked so pale and hollow. I was feeling guilty for her condition and I took a step closer.

I stood in front of her and looked at her. She was looking away.

"Danielle.." I called her name in a soft voice. She still didn't look up. I looked down and bent on my knees. I hesitantly put my hand over her lap and looked at her and called her name again,"Danielle, look at me." She bit her lips to prevent herself from crying as she turned her head to me.

"Look, Danielle, I want to apologize, I know I shouldn't have said that. I know you were drunk. That wasn't your fault. I am sorry, please forgive me." I said in a low tone. She gulped, It seems like she is constantly trying to stop herself from crying.

"It's okay." She whispered. I took a deep breath and began to say,

"We both know a lot about each other. I know you don't want to marry me but in this brief time, I have thought about no one but you. Don't you think that what we know about each other, pulled us closer to each other?” I asked expectantly, hoping we could put our past aside and move forward.

“We understand each other, We can overcome obstacles together with no fears of hiding things. I know it's difficult for you to think about me romantically but can you at least have trust in me that I'll do whatever I can just to make you happy. That I'll devote myself to you.After thinking a lot I have come to know Danielle, You were here.” I whispered sincerely, not knowing how their words reached my mind.”

“You are with me every time and now I want to be with you to support you, respect you, to love you. Because I know that you are made for me and I am made for you. I'll never force you. I'll be there for you and revere your every decision. It all depends on you whether you want to spend your life with me or not. But remember, that I am here for you and will always be…”

I put my head on her lap. I have said what I have thought in all that time. I told her what I truly thought. I closed my eyes as I felt her stroking my hair.

A smiled formed on my lips when she did that, I looked up and saw her smiling at me and by looking at her smile, I felt relieved and happy,

"I know it. We understand each other and overcome every obstacle together. So let's do it." I smiled as she leans in a little and smiled widely,

"Let's show Brother that there's a couple cuter than them." She smirked as I smirked back.

"Of course," I said as I pulled away and stood up.

"Since I am here, How about we go out for dinner?" I offered. She smiled and stood up. 'Okay." She said as I nodded and went outside.

We were having dinner as I said,

"Your presence gave me solace and I know, only you can fill my heart with love, there's no one that can do it but you and I want you in my life to save me from those apparitions that are haunting me for years. You can do it and that goes for me too, because only I know you and can save you from your inner demons and insecurities. After thinking a lot, I know we are made for each other, to become each other's salvation.."

She smiled and blushed, "I didn't know you were that sweet."

"You never gave me a chance to do it but now I have the rest of my life to do it." I smirked as her face flushed.

"Cutie Pie." I said.

"Sweetheart." She said and we laughed a little..

Maybe we don't love each other but we are connected and can feel each other's heartbeat from far away, we can understand each other's feelings, We know each other and maybe that's better than loving each other...