Ethan"s eyes landed on the woman sleeping soundly on his bed. She"s sleeping peacefully and he finds it adorable to watch her. she must have been tired that she slept for more than eight hours. Yes, Ethan decided not to wake her up last night. They had dinner without her. Master Omni and Rio understood what he meant when he asked them to let her rest for a while.
Everybody heard Aisha when she broke down last night. They clearly heard what she said about her sleepless night. Ethan looked at his wrist.w.a.tch, It"s almost seven in the morning. He looked outside the window and saw his men doing their morning routine.
Then he remembered what happened yesterday.
FLASHBACK:
Aisha suddenly grabbed his collar and initiate the kiss. It was light at first but it deepens as each moment pa.s.sed. They lost track of time. They were so engrossed at each other. No need to asked how they misses each other cause their actions speaks it all.
Oh how Ethan loves to unleash the beast within him. But he needs to tame his yearnings first. This isn"t the best time to take her body so he needs to control his own desires. His respect towards this woman is immeasurable. He needs to earn her trust as well.
They were both panting when their lips parted. But they didn"t stop there. They"re both hungry for each other"s intimate touch. Oh how they missed each other!
Both were satisfied as they laid their backs on the floor. Giggles echoed in the room as their hands intertwined as if they"re afraid to lose each other. After a few minutes, silence came between them. Both were looking at the ceiling.
"Aisha…" Ethan broke the silence.
"Yes?" Aisha looked at him while his gaze is still on the ceiling. It was her first time to hear her name from him and it sounds a little different. Maybe because she was not used to hear it from Ethan.
"Remember that you said you"re willing to face any consequences of what you did?"
Aisha"s smile turned into frown. Once again she looked at the ceiling.
"Ehm, I did." Her voice was a little disappointed.
Does Ethan really want to punish her? But she thought she was forgiven?
"You know that you did something wrong that"s why you need to be punish, right?"
"Ehm."
"Then tell me, what did you do that this handsome man needs to punish you?"
"I lied." She closed her eyes.
"So does that mean that you will accept any consequences because of that?"
"Yes…"
"Anything?"
"Yes. anything. As long as I make it up to you--- and Eli as well."
Ethan smirked.
"That"s good to hear then. As for your punishment, There"s only one thing you need to do."
"Name it."
"Stay with me. Forever." Ethan stared at her.
Aisha"s eyes widened. She was surprise. Did she hear him right?
"W-What? what did you say?"
"Don"t ever leave us again, will you promise that?" Ethan was looking deeply into her eyes.
"B-But… you---"" Aisha stood up restlessly. Is he serious about that? She walked towards the window and looked outside. Her gaze was from a far.
How could he ask something like that? Now that he knew who she really was, isn"t he mad at her? won"t he tell her to go back to the North State since she is not the person whom he thought he married? How could he asked her to stay with him? and that"s for FOREVER? Is he serious?!
What will her sister say then? It was Stacy whom he married, not her. Now her mind is in a mess. Ethan must have guess what is in her mind so he got up and walk towards her and embrace her from behind, his head resting in her shoulder.
"Ethan… I"m sorry." She lowered her head.
"What are you afraid of? I thought we"re good?" Ethan knew but he wanted her to tell him what"s on her mind. Aisha faced him.
"Ethan, You and my sister were married. You should understand what I mean." She looked away.
"Aisha, look at me." He held her shoulders, " I totally understand how you feel about Stacy. but it was you whom I dearly loved. you should know that I married Erika not Stacy. I don"t think Stacy would even mind." Ethan tried to explain.
"Tell me, do you love me?" he was searching for an answer.
Aisha averted her eyes. Why does it matter anyway? Does it change anything? Yes, she loves him more than anything in this world. However, the fact that he is married to her twin sister is yet another story.
"Answer me. Do you love me? Did you ever love me?"
Aisha kept her mouth shut. Ethan was waiting for her answer but to no avail. Does that mean that she doesn"t want to? Isn"t she willing to fight for him? nor Eli? so what"s the sense of telling the truth then?
So what"s with that pa.s.sionate kiss that they had shared earlier? Doesn"t it matter?
Ethan was a bit upset. He was hurt. He is willing to give up everything for the woman whom he loves deeply. He knew the risk if people discovers Aisha"s existence. But he is willing to face any ridicule as long as he"ll be with his beloved woman.
But that woman is not even willing to risk or fight alongside him. He understands how she feels about Stacy. But he is sure that Stacy wouldn"t mind at all. Stacy doesn"t even care about him nor Eli so why should she be a problem?
He married Stacy knowing she was Erika. The Erika whom he loved when he was young. But it never crossed his mind that they are identical twins. If only he knew then he should have check Stacy in the first place. Now he is thinking as to why Aisha never told him about her twin sister before.
He frowned when he didn"t receive an answer from her. He dejectedly let go of the woman"s shoulder. He silently walked towards the paper bag that Larry left, picked it up then went inside the shower room. He opened the shower and allowed the water to freely flow from his hair down to his body.
He was in deep thought. He can"t even hide the fact that he was so disappointed because he didn"t hear the words that he wanted to hear from the woman.
Unknown to him, he spent more than an hour inside the shower room and that Aisha had been waiting for him. However, due to her tiredness and heartache, she fell asleep.
Ethan was wearing the clothing that Larry bought. It was a white long-sleeve s.h.i.+rt and a short black pant. He looks like a normal guy, far away from his usual CEO outfit.
He came out to find a sleeping Aisha on the couch. He sighed.
"What am I supposed to do with you, woman?" He stooped and carried her as he gently places her on the bed. He is about to stand up but Aisha held his hand. Her eyes were closed. Is she dreaming?
"Don"t go, please, don"t." It was almost a whisper. Ethan stared at the sleeping woman. her forehead creased. He laid beside her, kissed her as he caresses her back.
"Sleep well." he whispered. Then he felt the woman inches a little closer, closing the gap of her body and his chest. The woman unconsciously heaved a heavy sigh. Slowly, her frowned face was replaced into a peaceful one.
Ethan stayed beside her for more than thirty minutes then he slowly stood up. He looked at the woman. now she looks more serene unlike earlier. He took his phone and went out the room.
It was already evening. But the moon and the stars where s.h.i.+ning brighter than before giving some life in the place. After some careful thoughts, he took his phone and dialed a number.
"Were are you right now?" Ethan asked the man on the other line.
"I"m currently in the Philippines, Sir."
"Have you been watching her?"
"Yes Sir."
"Any update so far?"
"Yes. I"ll send you the information as soon as this call ends."
"Okay."
"By the way Sir, seems like someone has been watching her too."
"Are you sure about that?" Ethan raised his brow.
"Yes Sir. But I"ll check it out a little longer. I might be wrong about that."
"Okay. make sure to let me know if you find something odd."
""Yes, I will." Then he hung up. He was in deep thought. Who could that person be? Wait! Don"t tell me they had found out about her twin sister as well? No! if that"s the case then she might be in danger as well. He needs to find out before everything is too late.