Once We Were Lovers

Evie's POV:

Kevin Graham had forgotten that I had once studied Froise, and he picked up the language because he was trying to court me. I snapped out of the reverie when I noticed Kevin looking at me as he leaned in close. "What are you thinking about, honey?"

I looked back at him without speaking, and I tried to pour myself a cup of lemon tea. When I touched the pot, Kevin took it from me. "You don't need to do such a little thing by yourself, honey." He proceeded to fill my cup.

Kevin's friend, Aaron Sachs, was seated opposite, as he tried to cover his snigger. "Can you both stop being so lovey-dovey in front of everyone else? It's insulting to single people like me."

All Kevin did was glance at him with a chuckle. "You should know by now that I'm whipped. If it bothers you, well, I'm sorry to say you'll have to tolerate us."

"Fine. I'll just focus on eating," Aaron said haughtily, but he was staring at us like he was expecting drama to unfold.

I looked up slightly at Kevin without warmth in my eyes, but he did not seem to notice the difference. Kevin leaned close to me and kissed me on the lips before asking softly, "What's wrong, honey? You've been staring at me for a while."

"Yes, I am. I just wanted to make sure the man who claims to love me so much is as steadfast as he says."

Kevin was taken aback, and a flash of panic was seen in his eyes, but he quickly composed himself. When he looked at me again, his eyes were filled with love and adoration for me. "Don't joke about this, honey. I can't bear to even think about you leaving me."

I lowered my eyes to chuckle softly as I pulled my hand away when he pressed it against his chest. He still remembered what I said before. When I agreed to be with him, my only request was that he remain loyal to me. I told him once, "I will never forgive you if I ever find out you cheated on me."

Kevin only had eyes for me then, and when I talked to him about this, he grabbed my hand right away and made a promise, "It took me one year to finally win your heart, Evie. I won't do anything to hurt you. If I ever do something like that, may I be cursed to grow old alone!"

I had no lack of suitors because I was a beautiful woman, and the first time Kevin laid eyes on me, he made it his life mission to win my heart. I had been hurt by my first love before and became quite resistant when it came to love, but Kevin finally managed to touch my heart, and I gave him a chance.

However, I found out four months ago that he was keeping a young lover as his mistress. It instantly shattered my belief in true love. I thought I would get into a huge argument with him, but instead, I was unusually calm.

I stayed by his side calmly, and I started to pull away from him as I quietly started to make arrangements for the remainder of my life. I had only one week left before my visa was approved, and I would leave Kevin then to begin my new life.

After dinner, Kevin leaned against my shoulder drunkenly. "Let's go home, honey."

Aaron followed behind us and called out to Kevin, "Aren't you coming with me to get drinks? Everyone is waiting for us at the next location."