DESTINED TO LOVE
EPISODE 22
Emma’s POV.
I could not put my mind at ease after hearing those words from his mouth. Was it my dream? Or was it real? Did Edan confess to me? If he did then why ME? Out of all those beautiful girls why me? I’m not even that worthy.
I need to find answers to all these unspoken questions. I wanted to know why me? Out of all those girls, why me? Or is he just playing with me?
I looked at my watch. It’s almost 6:00 am. I haven’t slept a bit. How could I? After hearing the most unexpected thing ever? But still, my heart beats fast by only remembering him.
Emma accept it that you like him.
Yes. I do like him.
No. You are in love…
Love? No! I can’t be in love. I just can’t… It’s impossible…
No! It’s possible Emma. Admit it you love him…
I don’t know. I’m confused… I’m afraid of falling in love again. What if I’m dumped again? What if he’s only playing with me? What if I’m only his time pass? What if? What will I do then?
I don’t think that I could afford another heartbreak. It will shatter me into pieces and this time I won’t be able to get up again. I want to know what that was all about. His confession? His words? His love? His care? I need to know.
I picked up my phone and called Edan. He didn’t pick up. I tried almost 10 times but still no answer. Where is he? Why is he not picking up? I looked at the time. He must be sleeping, Emma. For God sake… It’s only 6:30 and moreover today is Sunday. So give up a little.
But… Still. Why is he not answering me? I’m going mad as hell right now. I’m going to get crazy… Aah! My head is pounding so badly… I want to talk to him.
I changed into my jeans and put on my coat. I took my phone and purse and went to the bus station. In the meanwhile, I kept on calling him but no answer. Where the hell is he????
After a half hour drive. I entered the building and went to the elevator. I pressed the button for his penthouse, it opened on the top floor. But, how it just opened? Isn’t there any security?
The lift door opened and there was the answer to my question, Maria was standing there.
“Hello, dear.” She greeted me politely.
“Hi. Did you-”
“Yes. I opened it for you. I had seen you enter the building through the cameras.” She said politely, smiling at me. She’s so nice.
“Hey, do you know where is Edan? I want to ask him something really important.” I asked her politely.
“I think that sir is in his bedroom.”
“Oh! Thank you.” I smiled and headed towards his room. I opened it and peek inside. It was dark.
Should I go in?
Well, why did you come here in the first place?
I opened the door wider and went in. I headed towards the king size bed. Beside the bed was his phone, it showed 20 missed calls. I bet they are all from me. I looked at Edan. He was sleeping, half naked. His torso covered with the duvet. He looked so peaceful and cute. I touched his hair. There so soft…
In an instant, my hand was caught by his hand before I could draw back. My eyes got wider.
With other hand, Edan turned on the side lamp. I looked into his eyes. They looked so weary. It seems that he also hasn’t slept from last night. Was he thinking about me? My heart started racing and my cheeks heat up.
“I-I am s-sorry, for awaking y-you up.” His hand still holding mine. A chill ran through my spine.
“I wasn’t sleeping.” He said in a raspy voice.
“Are you okay?” I think that he’s not fine, by his voice and his eyes I could tell clearly.
“Yes. Just a little tired.” His hoarse voice proved it.
He’s suffering from fever and sore throat. His face was pale.
“Edan! Are you suffering from fever?” My voice filled with concern.
“No! I’m fine.” He lied. I placed my hand on his forehead to check the temperature.
“Liar! You have a temperature. Have you taken any Advil?”
For God’s sake, he is not well but he’s pretending that he’s alright. Oh, Edan.
“I’m fine. I don’t need any.”
“Stay here.” I ran down the stairs to search for Maria.
“Maria!”
“Yes, ma’am?”
“Have Edan eaten anything?” I asked politely.
“No, in fact, he hasn’t taken anything from last night. The master told me not to come in his room. He said he’ll call me when needed.”
Edan’s sick, still, he’s acting strong.
“Is there any chicken soup?” I asked whilst looking through the kitchen cabinets.
“Yes! I think there is a packet in the lower shelf.”
Found it!
Now to find something to make the soup in it.
Aah, where could I find?
“Ma’am leave it. I’ll make it.” Maria said politely.
“Oh! Thanks for your help. Here you go.” I handed the packet to her.
“Is there any Advil?”
“Yeah, I think it’s in the master’s room.”
“Oh! OK.”
I took the bowl of chicken soup in his room. I placed the bowl on the side table and turned on the side lamp.
“Edan? Are you awake?” I asked softly.
“Yes. I am” he said with a hoarse voice.
“You should eat something. Here’s some soup. Sit up.”
“No, I don’t want to eat.” He turned his face on the other side.
“Edan! Stop acting like a child and eat it. ” I said seriously. If he wants to get through his fever he has to eat something and take medicine.
“I don’t want to.”
Still being stubborn. Gosh, Edan!
“Edan, please you have to eat it or you won’t get through this fever.” I shook him gently.
“Edan, please for me.”
He turned his head and sit up finally. He was looking straight towards the wall in front. I placed the tray of the bowl on his lap.
“Feed me.”
Did I hear it right? Feed him! No, I can’t.
“Edan, stop kidding and start eating your soup,” I said with my heart beating fast.
“Feed me or else I’m not eating.” He gave his final order.
“OK, I’ll call Maria. Wait.” I turned around to call Maria but my hand was caught by his warm hand. My heart starts racing, my cheeks warm up and a chill ran down my spine.
“You feed me, Emma.”
WHAT!!!
I can’t do that. My hands will start trembling and I won’t be able to hold the spoon. I will become nervous and may break the bowl.
No! Edan, please.
“OK! I’m not eating then.”
Is he a kid or something???
Emma! Do it, for him .
Uuuuhhhh! Fine…
“Fine.” A smile crept across his lips and he pulled me closer gently. I hold the spoon in my hand and start feeding him. All this time his eyes settled on me. After finishing the soup I gave him Advil.
“Now, you should take some rest. Sleep for some time.” I said softly.
“I can’t.”
“Why?”
What did he mean he can’t?
“I haven’t been able to sleep since last night since I dropped you at your house, ” he said looking in my eyes.
“Emma! I can’t seem to get you out of my mind. You have haunted my mind. ” he pulled me closer and I fell on him. He shifted to the other side and placed me beside him. What he’s doing?
“Edan? What are-”
“Emma! Please. I cannot come to ease without having you around. If you want me to take rest then stay with me. Please, Emma.” He drew me closer and nuzzle in my hairs. His warm, strong arms encircled my tiny body. His warmth and cologne making me feel secure.
The truth is Edan, it’s not me who brings you to ease. It’s you who makes me feel calm, who makes me feel secure, who makes me feel nervous, who makes me feel like I’m special.
Edan why are you making it difficult for me? I am falling for you Edan. I’m falling in love with you and now I don’t know how to stop myself. My feelings, my emotions are getting out of my control. I tried my best to not fall for you but I failed. Why Edan? Why are you doing this to me? I don’t even know if you’re serious or not. I don’t know how will I stand another heartbreak.
“I love you, Emma,” Edan said nuzzling deeper into my hair and tightening his grip on me.
My heart started beating faster at the speed of 360. My cheeks warm up. It’s the first time I had heard such thing from him. And this time I wasn’t asleep, I was wide awake.
Edan why you have fallen for this unlucky girl? The tears escaped my eyes and I couldn’t do anything but to cry on my fate, on my past, for my love, and for my stubborn heart. Who admits that it has fallen for someone…
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