The room was filled with her cries. Silence swamped everyone that was present at the moment. Their hearts can feel the pain, the bitterness and all the fears that she was trying to release. Aisha felt a heavy burden being lifted up from within the very core of her heart. She feels secured under Ethan"s warmth embrace. Oh how her heart rejoices that all her lies and pretensions came to an end. How she loves to be wrapped around the arms of her beloved without any cares. Now her mind, heart and soul is finally free. Free from all her fears and anxieties. Now all truth was revealed. All she needs to care for now is how to end the horror of the hunting game. As to her other concern? Well, she"ll cross the bridge when she gets there.
It was her very first time to show her weakness among the people that she cares. In the past, she rarely showed her worries to any other being. She was used to keeping everything all by herself. She never wanted to worry anyone, but this time. This specific time and event made her heart explode.
Her father was right. It"s because of her selfishness that all the people around her were in danger. Lisa was right as well. If only they knew what was happening, then they could have prepared beforehand. But all her life, she was used to doing things alone, not asking her father for help, except Caleb"s help of course.
After few more minutes, her sobbing decreases until she finally stopped. She"s very sure that when she opens her eyes, it"ll bulge to its highest level. She broke away from Ethan"s embrace when she realized that she"s been crying for almost an hour, forgetting the people inside the room.
"I-I"m sorry everyone." She kowtowed when she faces them.
"Are you good now?" Ethan wrapped his hand around her shoulder.
"Ehm. Thank you." Aisha smiled refres.h.i.+ngly as she looked at him.
"Aisha." Rio approached her, "I"m sorry about what I did earlier. I didn"t know how much you"re struggling. I should have seen that. Sorry that this old man is so useless in times of your sufferings." Sadness were all over his words.
"Dad!" Aisha suddenly embraced him, "I should be the one to apologize. I didn"t even think about your own happiness when well in fact, you"ve been taking care of me since I was young. I"m sorry that I was selfish. Sorry that I got mad. And sorry that I didn"t trust you. I know you were only thinking about my safety."
Rio caressed her back, "I forgive you." he smiled contentedly as he looked at Archie who was smiling from ear to ear in a corner.
"I am happy that you decided to speak the truth. but dear, you still have a lot of explanations to do."
Aisha jolted in surprise. Is it really necessary? She loosens her embrace. Indeed, she needs to explain every detail from these people. she sighed tediously.
"But of course that will wait. We know your tired and you need to rest. So why not take a rest for a while and we"ll have dinner later." Master Omni suggested.
"Yeah, I agree. I am hoping Mr. Mikasa and Mr. Ridgewood that you"ll join us over dinner first, if that"s okay with you?" Ethan asked.
"Of course. I am not planning to leave this place until I hear her whole story first." He looked at Aisha. she gulped guiltily.
"I"ll show you your rooms then." Master Omni was exited to exit the room. "Let"s go!" he showed the way out.
"I"ll see you later, sweetheart." Then Rio and Archie left.
"I think I need to leave too." Lisa gave a meaningful smile. "Talk to you later." Then she run towards the door.
Everyone was out. now, it"s only Ethan and Aisha.
She looked at the tall man standing beside him. She suddenly felt awkward when she realized that he is wearing a hospital gown. She wanted to burst in laughter but she tried to restrain herself so she looked away. Ethan can see how she"s holding it so he raised a brow.
"Is it your first time to see a good-looking guy wearing a hospital gown?" Ethan sarcastically asked. Suddenly, he heard the woman laughed to her hearts content. She kept laughing. It looks like she doesn"t have a plan to stop though.
"Does he really looked funny?" he a.s.sessed himself.
"You look good on that gown though." She teased him then once again she burst in laughter. d.a.m.n this woman.
Ethan was a bit upset so he dialed Larry"s number.
"Bring me my clothes." Aisha heard him.
"Oh but why? you don"t have to change immediately. I told you look good on that!" her chuckles can be heard outside that"s for sure.
"Might as well take a selfie with you." Aisha took her phone out and immediately took a picture of him. she also did a selfie with him despites his creased brow.
"Delete that, I"m warning you."
"No! this is my phone! I have full authority over my stuffs." She taunts him even more.
"I"m serious. Give me your phone." He reaches her hand.
"No!" she"s determined as she kept the phone inside her jacket"s pocket.
"One…" Ethan started to count.
"Blah blah blah." Aisha made a face then she run away. Ethan tried to catch her but she"s fast! If only he"s not wounded!
Aisha seems to be having fun running around the room when Ethan thought of a great mischievous idea. He smirked inside him.
Aisha was running around the room when she heard Ethan yelp in pain.
"Ahhhhh!" he knelt while holding on to his side. Pain was painted all over his face. Then after a few second, Ethan was now lying on his back curling in pain.
"Ethan! Are you alright?!" Aisha run towards him with her face full of worry. she knelt down to inspect his wound when suddenly she felt a hand grabbed her. The next thing she knew was that Ethan is already on top her. Her eyes widened!
She was speechless. Ethan"s hands imprisoned her from side to side while her hands unconsciously held Ethan"s sides.She gulped. Their eyes locked.
"E-Ethan…" her voice trembled. she"s starting to blush.
"Do you have any idea how I miss you so much?" Ethan"s eyes were full of tenderness.
Aisha gulped. She can feel her face reddened like a tomato. d.a.m.n! Does Ethan really have this kind of effect to her? she must admit the fact.
"Tell me, did you ever miss me too?" she heard Ethan asked.
Aisha suddenly looked away from his penetrating gaze. Guess she doesn"t need to answer that since her face speaks it all for her. Ethan laughed when he saw that Aisha almost explode in embarra.s.sment.
Then they heard a knock.
"Sir Ethan, I have your clothes. I"m coming in." It was Larry"s voice.
"Ethan what are you doing? He"ll see us!" Aisha was trying to push him away but he didn"t move a bit.
"Sir Etha ----"" Larry suddenly paused in his tracks when he saw their position. Aisha hides her face.
"I-I"m sorry! I"ll just leave these stuffs here!" then he immediately closed the door. He heaved a heavy sigh. What the heck? Can"t they even wait so they could have a total rest before doing that stuff? Ahhh! Larry yelled in his thoughts as he exited the building.
"Don"t worry, he"s gone." Ethan smirked, "So going back, did you miss me?" but instead of answering him, Aisha made a face not looking at his eyes. But she felt Ethan"s fingers caressing her cheek. she jolted.
"Look at me." Then Aisha met his eyes.
ah! Why does she feel like she"s drowning? Then she looked at his rosy lips. she gulped. Is he not going to kiss her? she"s been waiting for that! Ahhhh! Why does he needs to ask a lot of question? Isn"t it obvious? Then she heard him asked the same question again. She lost all the patience in her!
Ethan was taken aback when Aisha suddenly pulled his collar. Whoa! Did she just initiate the kiss? Ethan smirked. Yes, she did. After a split second, Ethan kissed her back. They were so engrossed at each other that they lost track of time.