Together Forever

I walk out of the washroom, wipe my face and enter my walk-in closet. I am feeling so exhausted today. My head is throbbing, limbs are sore. It feels like someone has beaten me up to the toe. Not feeling good to wear any formals, I go for a casual white cotton dress today that reaches my knees. It has a white net layer over it and its long sleeves are also made of net, showing my skin. I leave my hair open and just when I am about to get out of the closet, suddenly my head spins around. Somehow I manage not to fall by grabbing the handle of the door and steady myself.

What's happening to me?

Walking out, I gulp down a glass of water and take my purse.

The previous week was pretty hectic for me. Meetings, deals, work, and above all, what is hurting most is Ethan's rude behavior. He isn't really talking to me from the night of the party. In the morning, he left for work before me and at night, came home after I went for sleep. Though I don't want to confess it, it really hurts.

We had a few meetings with Liam and his father. I got time to talk to Liam and we got closer. I mean like friends. Nothing else is going to happen anymore.

I think the busy schedules, stress, and anxiety are the reasons why I am feeling like this.

I get out of the room and head towards the door when I hear another click sound. I look back as my eyes fall on Ethan coming outside of his room dressed in a dark blue suit. If it was any other time, he would give me just a dull look and walk out but now his face wrinkles in worry and he marches towards me and I stand there still.

I look down seeing him coming towards me as I see his shoes come into view.

"You okay?" He asks, his voice is still cold and for some unknown reason, that just angers me.

After behaving like that to me for no reason, now he's asking if I am okay or not? I don't owe him an answer.

I narrow my eyes at him, "That's none of your business." I say in a stern voice and try to walk away when he grasps my wrist.

I look back to see his angry expression as he speaks, "I asked you something." He grits every word.

I yank my hand away, "You shouldn't bother yourself about that."

Without giving him the chance to say anything, I turn around and walk out of the apartment.

It's evening and I am in my office, that throbbing pain has increased two times. Usually, I get home in the evening but today I haven't been able to finish my work yet. Taking a sip of my cappuccino, I again start typing on my laptop when someone knocks on the door.

"Come in," I say in a tired voice.

I look up and to my surprise, I see Liam entering inside.

What the hell is he doing here?

As much as I remember, we weren't supposed to attend any meeting together, nor any other need. Then?

smiles at me and sits

his name, my eyebrows

Came

nervously, "We don't have any meetings today,

These days, we just met when needed. Today I wanted to spend some free time with you." He smiles, his

time when I needed this attention from him. I didn't need it. I craved it but then he didn't notice me. Everything has a time. The thing you want today, if you get that tomorrow maybe till

work?" He asks,

"Yeah.

his eyebrows and watches me cautiously before

smile, "Yeah.

unconvinced

don't seem so. Can you just stop

is." I give him a small

pressure yourself too much. You need a break." He says, concern flashing in his

"But..."

requests and looking at his face, I finally nod and close the

delightful expression covers his voice, "Thank you. Let's go to a cafe. We will talk sometime and you will feel better

really don't feel like working now and coffee will probably be something to give me some

slowly just as his face brightens

was right. I really needed a break and coffee is something that always makes me feel better. We really seem to have a great time talking about the past when we were in high school. I have been really enjoying his company and I don't notice how time has passed when the sound of rain catches

of the cafe and see the night has already fallen. It's already dark and

I should go home now. It's getting late." I say and take a

already 9

should have gone

I had a great time

"Me too."

the way. People start running for a shelter and some are getting into their cars. The sky has turned full black, dark clouds are

he starts the engine. Flashing golden headlights enlighten the dark night as we head towards my home, boring the

Ethan's POV

When I thought maybe finally everything would be fine, this Liam came up. I shouldn't be angry at her

my way to my car. Today

her office. When I get out of the car, it has started drizzling. I see the guard sitting and move towards him. He immediately stands up as I