“I… I was…” Janet couldn’t come up with a plan.But Edwin’s eyes went to Janet’s, and he noticed she was holding a shopping bag.“You went to shopping?” Edwin asked. Janet looked toward his gaze and remembered she had gone to buy some necessary things for her mom.She wanted to send these to her when she would meet her tomorrow before leaving.Rebecca had assured her she would take care of her, but Janet wanted to cover as much as possible before leaving.The doctor has advised her to keep Rim in their hospital as it wouldn’t be wise to move her at this moment. So, she could only leave Rim behind.“I was feeling bored, so I went to buy something for Mom,” Janet explained.“You could have informed me. I would have ordered Ben to buy them,” Edwin stood up with a defeated sigh and walked toward his room without further argument.He was worried about her, so he returned early.But here she was roaming around without caring for her health.Janet also sighed in relief and walked toward her
The next morning, Edwin and Janet were having breakfast calmly when Janet spoke out.“Can I take half a day off today?” Janet asked.She wanted to take a leave as she had various things to manage before she left the next morning.She had finally sold her house as there was no need for her to keep them.Once Rim’s health got better, she would take her along with her and permanently settle in Italy.That’s where she was going to move, as the designer she was going to work under lived there.She was a generous lady, close to her mother’s age.When Janet agreed and informed her about her concern about her accommodation, she offered to cover her for that.Though she needed to pay rent every month, she didn’t need to go house hunting and could settle there the day she landed in Italy.But she knew she would need some money before her first salary came and the house was her only savings.She spent all the other money she had on Rim’s hospital fees.She needed to buy some necessary things befo
When Edwin walked inside, he was surprised to notice the house decorated with flowers and candles. The red and white theme looked so perfect that he was mesmerized.It looked like a restaurant rather than his house.He walked inside curiously and noticed Janet setting the table.She was wearing a beautiful red gown which perfectly matched the theme of the decoration.Janet looked up, noticing him, and smiled at him.“You are back? Go freshen up. I have prepared something for you. Go and get changed,” Janet said, returning to her work.“What’s all this?” Edwin was looking around and it looked nothing like they had ever done.It would be a lie if he said he wasn’t shocked.How Janet was keeping a meter distance from him he would never expect something from her even in his distant dream.“It’s a surprise for you. Go and get changed. The food won’t taste good if it gets cold,” Janet urged, and Edwin could only walk upstairs.When he entered the room, he noticed a white tuxedo was placed o
Janet woke up in Edwin’s arms.It was still late at night around 4 am, but she needed to leave before Edwin woke up.She promised Rim to meet her before leaving, too.She noticed the person sleeping beside her peacefully.She wanted to make yesterday’s night special, it would be the last memory left behind to each other.Maybe Edwin would hate her after today, but she was making it easy for both of them.Janet would start a new life away from the shadow of her past with her baby, while Edwin could marry Chesley and settle in his life.She didn’t want to be stuck in the tug and war between them.She would rather take her broken heart and leave from here.She slowly removed his hand from her waist and placed a peck on his lips.“I have loved you, Edwin. With all my heart. You have been my first man, my first love. You will always remain in my heart. But we can’t stay together,” Janet said in a whisper-like tone.Edwin was sleeping so peacefully that Janet wanted to kiss him again.She sl
Edwin was sleeping peacefully.Last night was the best night of his life.This was the first time Janet made an effort toward their relationship, and Edwin felt so hopeful.They slept in each other’s arms after their love-making session.Only if he would know this was not beginning but a farewell from Janet.The constant ringing of his phone made him wake up, and he took the phone from his bedside table without opening his eyes.They slept late, and Edwin wasn’t in the mood for an early morning phone call.“It should be important if you are disturbing my sleep so early,” Edwin grumbled on his phone without checking the caller ID.“Oh, it is… because your Birdy would fly away while you are lost in your Lala land.” Elisa’s irritated voice came from the call and Edwin’s sleep ran away instantly.“What nonsense you are talking about?” Edwin sat up, forgetting his sleep, and looked around to find his room empty.It was 7 in the morning and he would think Janet must woke up to prepare their
“Hey, sir. Where are you entering?” Janet was closing her eyes, thinking it would take time when she heard the frantic voice of the flight attendant.Janet noticed a few people who looked like security had entered the flight.“What’s happening?” Stella said worriedly and Janet was also feeling scared.She had heard news of flight hijacks and wasn’t expecting to experience one on her first flight.“Sir, she is here, economy class seat xyzzy,” Janet heard him say and Janet noticed it was her seat number.“What do you want?” Janet asked scared and tried to get up but the man didn’t let her.“Don’t move mam,” the man said authoritatively and Janet stayed rooted in her place.She noticed people were making their way from someone and she didn’t expect her biggest nightmare was walking toward her.“How?” Janet said gasping to herself.Edwin was walking toward her with his morning hair look. She looked frantically to find any exit, but she was surrounded by the people clothed in black and it
Edwin was pulling Janet upstairs and Neither Janet could match his pace nor Edwin was letting her go making her feel pain.“Edwin, you are hurting me,” Janet complained and Edwin turned around only picking her up, and hurriedly walked toward his room.Noticing the house, Janet was feeling terrible.His house was still like she left behind. The burned candles and rose petals were scattered all around.He must have run to catch her the moment he woke up.“Put me down. Where are you taking me?” Janet struggled, but Edwin didn’t drop her. Instead, he took large strides and walked toward his room.“Edwin,” Janet was struggling but Edwin entering his room dropped her in the bed, making her bounce.Janet tried to get up and leave, but Edwin looked at the door and blocked her.He pushed her, making her fall on the bed.When she tried to move, he pulled out a handcuff from his pocket and bound her hand to the bed.Janet tried to open it, but how it was possible?“Edwin,” Janet yelled frustrate
Janet was sitting inside the room worriedly.It’s been two days since she has been caged in this room by Edwin.He was coming here occasionally and taking care of her meals.He had already delivered her luggage the same day, and that’s how Janet could take her medicine.After taking them, she hid the medicine as she was trying to hide her condition from Edwin.He was already angry with her. She could understand it from his silent treatment, and she didn’t want to cause more trouble for her.Elisa came the day when Edwin brought her back here, but both were giving each other silent treatment.Janet understood her anger, but she didn’t have any explanation to give her, too. It was her life and she couldn’t take a risk while thinking about their friendship. Moreover, it was her child she was worried about.With her failed attempt, many problems had arisen.Rim must be sick and worried as Janet couldn’t call her. Edwin had confiscated her phone, and she dared not ask for it.Janet tried to