Chapter 28: Chapter 28

When Reil was eight, she wore a navy blue mermaid gown with 3' high heels to impress her ultimate crush, Federick.

Today is his birthday and they were very late to the party, it's all because of Reil. She was very confused to select her dress that partially ate their time and in additionally she took a great time to comb her hair and eventually tried French braid on her blonde hair but she was blaming her dad for the slow driving despite she knows there is high traffic in Texas especially in the evening.

Her dad was silent throughout the entire driving because he could sense something bothering her daughter, but he wished her daughter would be told him soon before it hurts his daughter's, little heart.

"Reil! Can't you see? Here is very traffic. You are blaming your dad for no reason." Her mom scolded her daughter but she huffed and looked outside the window with her arms crossed.

Reil's parents shared each other a weird look but didn't dare to ask any questions as they know her daughter is a volcanic eruption when she was upset over a matter.

Meanwhile, Reil was kept thinking about the old days she had with Fed. He was caring for her like a little princess. He won't bear if a single stone hurts her little toes. She even remembered a day when she fell into the swimming pool and failed to reach a safe place on time during the swimming classes.

Thirteen years old Fed confronted the coach and dragged Reil from the class. After that, he taught her swimming personally and he handled the little brat Reil as smoothly as he could.

Fed never showed any of his anger towards her even though she was the culprit. He even took credit for her mistakes and got scolded by her dad.

He used to pick her up from school whenever her dad was busy with work and he did that wholeheartedly; Many times he missed his football practices but that's not a matter to him. He always calls her little princess that Reil very much fond of.

He even babysat Reil whenever her parents go for any event or award function that Reil would lazy to go with them. He even accompanied her school function and became her dance partner as she asked.

That kind of love attracted Reil's heart towards Federick. She often checks as Fed was really loved her or it's just a brother-sister relationship. But Fed never called her as his sister.

"We reached." Her dad breathed out while her mom flashed her sheepish smile. Ignoring both her dad and mom, little Reil jumped out of the car and walked into Fed's home.

As expected Fed didn't cut his cake as he was waiting for his special one. When Fed saw Reil he faked he was angry towards Reil but it was faded in a second when he saw her teary face.

"Shhh!! Little girl. I'm kidding. Come let's go." He dragged her to the hall and cut the cake. Reil was so happy because Fed was still into her and she has a special place in his heart that was proved today once again.

Fed opened Reil's gift and was amazed by her taste of presentation. "It's nice. I love it." Squealing happily, he wrapped the tie around his neck and wiggled his eyebrows towards her that made little Reil blush like a tomato.

They both danced for ten minutes, after that they enjoyed their dinner. Reil was so tired, she even tried to open her eyes but failed when her head landed on Fed's shoulders.

A huge smile formed on his face when he kissed her forehead and placed her in his bed. He read her a bedtime story even though she was asleep. For him, he is doing his work without any failure.

What will he say if Reil asks in the morning to him that did you read me a bedtime story? To avoid the consequences he did everything in order to say 'yes'.

Years rolled and a big bomb exploded in her life when she was thirteen. Fed was attending a university but he took a break and stayed with her for two years. Even though those years caused so much pain in her life, Fed's every smoothed word gave her a boost to stay strong.

She thought Fed has fallen for her and prepared herself to propose to him. But time didn't sit well in her destiny when Fed told her about his crush on his colleague, Jasmine Rose.

The moment felt someone threw a big bomb in her head; she was broken but faked her face with a smile and said, "I will with you always." She kept her promise till the end despite her pillow had a rain bath every night. It's like her childhood dream was broken but she's not a Satan to spoil Fed's happiness.

As time went by Fed's new girlfriend Lolita Tokhon made an unwanted fight with Reil. Fed confronted Reil and even asked her to leave his house. That was the first time he lost his temper on Reil.

Reil tried her best to explain the situation but anger engulfed Fed's brain that made him release his agony towards her. He didn't mean to say but words slipped out of his mouth that cannot be retrieved.

"I'm considering you as my sister because I was lonely when I lost my baby brother and mother. After two years of mourning into my miserable destiny, you came into my arm in a little bundle. You are a healer for my sore heart but that doesn't mean you can rule my world!" She was hurt by hearing those words, him as well.

From that day, she didn't show any attraction towards him and acted like he is his best friend despite he's considering her as his sister.

One thing Fed doesn't know is Reil had a huge crush on him, and he will never get the opportunity to know the truth in his life.

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He what?!

Blake's grips on my waist tightened even more which hurt my healing wound. Unable to control myself, a small Yelp escaped from my mouth that made him retrieve his hand but the hardness in his eyes didn't fad a bit as he was ready to rip his body into pieces as Heil do.

"What's nonsense are you.. talking?. You have a girlfriend." I asked but didn't meet his stares.

"They were nothing to me. I didn't even consider them as my girlfriend. They were... They were... Reil, please try to understand me. I was a teen when I fell into that cage. I thought the meaning of life is having lots of girlfriends and do stuff but... But... You are different. You are my life. You caught my soul. I didn't feel any connection towards them like I have towards you. This takes me time to come to my senses. I didn't even love her. All I want is you. I hooked with several girls just to make you jealous but you were so far from me. You didn't even show any kind of attraction towards me. I even kissed Neha in front of you just to break your stone heart but it didn't work. Whatever...that doesn't matter. I'm in love with you even though It takes me years to realize my mistake. Please come with me. I have no one except you. I already lost my baby brother and mom. Please...I don't wanna lose you too." He cried.

Who said I have a stone heart on that day. I cried like there was no tomorrow but the matter is he didn't observe me very well as he was busy with changing his girlfriend.

"Tell me something. Please.." He begged. If it had happened six months ago, I would have fallen into his arm but now I have no feelings for him. Blake is my everything. I want Blake, not him.

I was very afraid to open my mouth so I remained silent. Meanwhile, Blake's hard stare softened as he was feeling pity for him. His whole features turned back to his normal terms as he wasn't thought to kill this man a second ago.

"I love him." I looked at Blake and wrapped my hands around his waist. "You are my friend, Fed." Only air came out of my mouth.

"You are not stable, Reil. He is not suitable for you. What if he uses you and throws you like a waste paper." He threw a murderous glare towards my man.

"That's you. Not him." I spat angrily.

"I knew but... I was lonely. I was scared to tie my life with anyone. That's incident...that incident is still haunting my heart, Reil. I was very eager to see my mom and welcome my newborn baby brother but they died in the accident. I had decorated my baby brother's room and eagerly waiting for him but heard his death news. Both their death news crushed my heart." He sobbed like a kid. I wanted to take him in my arms but I stayed like a stone.

"I have strong feelings for you the day I set my eyes on you. You were a small bundle, my bundle of joy. But insecurity started to eat my heart. I have no luck. What if I lose you too? I can't bear that pain. I need you, Reil. You are my soul mate. Please..." He kneeled on the floor.

"It's not safe here. No one knows about Heil and you are dragging your life to death. Please try to understand, Reil. Come with me." He covered his face with his hands. His ears were red like a tomato, silently telling me that he's in pain.

"She's safe with me," Blake spoke softly. Fed's confessions towards me must have made his heart melts.

"I will be safe with him," I said confidently.

"Why can’t you understand me? I love you, Reil. I love you so much. Only I can love you in this world. You are my precious gem." Fed has no heart to consume the fact that I was taken already.

"What do you expect from me to prove my love for her is eternal?" Blake asked as he was ready to prove his love.

"Marry her. Marry her when I am a witness. I will leave you both then." Fed threw another bomb in the form of marriage.

"We will," Blake answered immediately that caused my eyes to go wide.

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