DARE TO LEAVE : Episode 11 – The End

Dare To Leave

Episode 13

When pascal got to where Lydia was, she was a mess and burst into tears while trying to express herself.

She gets really emotional atimes and she can’t help it… Even if she knows she’s not suppose to bug Pascal with her marital problems.. But when she’s down and needs someone to cheer up. There’s only one person in the world that can make her feel better.

And it Pascal, so whether he is her sister’s husband or her best friend while growing up… It has always been him.

Pascal listened without interrupting her and felt like crushing something after hearing the way Ken has been treating Lydia.

Lydia is a sweet soul and basically harmless, the most selfless and responsible human being he has ever met.

Why would any one treat her like that? Its not her fault that she’s on able to have kids.
Lydia’s love is worth everything one could possibly wish for..

And having her by one’s side every other day… Is enough to consider one self lucky.

Pascal took over the driving side and they drive endlessly around the city. The night was still young and beautiful.

Lydia laughed endlessly at pascal’s jokes and enjoyed every moment of their time together.

They stopped by at a Chinese restaurant to order takeouts and dined together in the car…. They joined a mass gathering at a life show and enjoyed the open charade.

Time passed by quickly and it was almost midnight while they were driving again.
Lydia watched Pascal in the dark, his tall figure, built body and beautiful fac.

Over the years, he seem to have grown more handsome than olde.

While they were barely teenagers…… Lydia remembered how girls would write letters to him declaring him as their crush. One of which included her sister Lucia.

Pascal was and still a charmer, with his great look and charisma. It so easy to fall in love with him.

But he had looked past all those girls and choose Lydia to be his girlfriend. She had been surprised when he had publicly declared her his love.

He was her best friend and they grew up together… Knowing that Lucia was madly in love with him and trying to stay Happy with him had been one of the hardest things …. Lydia had ever done.

Years have passed and even though the tables had turned and she’s no longer romantically involved with him….
She still enjoys and crave for his company.

But this shouldn’t be so
Pascal is now Lucia’s husband
They are married and they have kids together.

That phase of their life is now officially over. They can never be more than just friends now.
And she’s also married to a man she considers the best despite his shortcomings.

“Whaaaat”…. He said catching her off guard.

“Huh”

“You were staring at me ”

“I was… I was just watching You drive ”

“Really.. And how do you like the view ”

“Splendid…… Pascal I really want to thank you for everything you have done for me… I mean coming out here to listen to my rants… I don’t think i know Anyone else who would do this for me”

“Its no big deal…. You are not a terrible person that I will push you aside.. You know how much you mean to me and I am always here for you “.

“Exactly my point…. You need to start saying No.. To me sometimes, am getting too attached and clingy to you… ”

“I’m not complaining…… I want you to always lean on me, and call on me for anything.. Anything at all”

“That would be stepping overboard don’t you think? ”

“Don’t see it that way….. Stop over thinking it”

“But why won’t I? ……I am out here… God knows where with my sister’s husband by this time of the night…. What would people think? .. What would they say?”

“Why do you care about what people think or say about you?”

“Forget about others.. What about Lucia…… What would she think.. Knowing my sister am sure she would be worried sick about your whereabouts….. I dont know what I was thinking,,, I should never have put you in this situation ”

“You did put me in any situation. , have always wanted to do this with you… Go out with you and not give a damn about anybody ”

“I swear I had a wonderful time…… Everything tonight was fantastic….. This is one of the best night of my life and it all thanks to you ”

“Then don’t make it the last please ”

“We are no longer responsible for ourselves only… We are accountable to others as well…. Let’s just do the right thing ”

“Why does it feel like you are breaking up with me over again ”

“Except this time… We are not together together ”

“Pancho….. ”

“Pascal…… Pls take me home and go back home to your family….

*****
He parked the car in front of lydia’s house and she unhooked her button

“Thanks once again ”

“Its fine…. Don’t forget to pick up your car tomorrow morning ”

“Yes.. I’ll send the driver there… Good night Pascal, drive safely ”

“Yeah sleep tight ”
She hopped down, wave and hurried into her house

It was dead silent and everyone seem to have gone to bed

Feeling exhausted Lydia walked to their room upstairs and when she switched on the light only to find ken sitting on the couch with a bottle of whiskey in one hand.

“Welcome home my love……have been waiting endlessly for you”.

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