Diana

Aroma finally opened her eyes 2 days after the incident. Nathan's worried and tired face come into view.

She could still felt a throbbing pain from the area that got shot and the back of her neck that Nathan hit to make her pass out,  because he needed to use pressure for it to really work on her.

She just stared at him blankly, while Nathan's hand reached for her face. He stroked her face carefully, while she kept staring at him.

"Tiffany I'm sorry." he said.

Aroma didn't put up a fight anymore. She smiled softly and spoke, "I'm quitting my job." she said.

Nathan nodded his head. He has made up his mind already. Since she lost the ones dear to her, he's willing to make the sacrifice.

He told himself that the organization wouldn't collapse if he mistakenly lost his life on a mission. They will work out something and chose a befitting leader after mourning him.

There are lots of qualified seniors to take over, so why not make it up for this woman.

He think its just as simple as that. He thought Aroma will be cool with the news,  but something else awaits.

Seeing that Nathan didn't bother to argue with her over it, she slowly close her eyes and returned to sleep, not sparing him any glances.

She wouldn't deny that Austin went overboard with what he did, but she would have done worst to avenge those two, if there death wasn't attached to her.

She still find herself guilty, because she gave Diana the mission, but wouldn't blame Austin for losing it as well.

Everything is just complicated and she only want to go far away from all this, she want to breathe.

It hurts that Nathan shot Austin, which made her lost it and fight him, but understand that the situation he met his twin brother and Diana must have made him snapped.

She's actually thankful to Ethan for shooting her, because if she had really hurt Nathan out of annoyance, that's the end. She will lose her mind completely.

Nathan's urge to break the news to her died immediately she returned to sleep. He didn't think it's the right time and decided that it's better that she rest more.

Aroma heard Amy's voice after a few minutes. She was persuading Nathan to go and rest, that it has been 2 days, he refused to eat, sleep and didn't even take his bath and have a change of clothes.

Aroma's blood was still evidence on his shirt, but we're all dried up.

Since she has woken up and even managed to speak, Nathan believed she's out of danger and agreed to Amy's suggestion.

Aroma felt tears streaming down her faces, because she knew Nathan is trying his best. He's completely dumb to all this feelings stuff, but giving it his all.

But she couldn't bring herself to forgive him. She assumed that Ethan must have fired the shot since he ended up with a gun, which she didn't know.

It was why she jumped into conclusion that it's Nathan that shot Austin, but she knew if it's really Ethan that shot Austin, it only mean he's faster than Nathan, because Nathan would have shot him as well.

She has had those thoughts, but that doesn't mean she's accepting that it's Ethan. No matter whom, she just doesn't care anymore, she wanted a break.

"Please check if she's completely alright." Nathan said and left after Amy claimed she would.

Amy could already guess their relationship isn't ordinary, because the man Nathan was since 2 days ago, isn't the boss she used to know, but they still had no right to talk behind him, so all those thoughts were meant for their heart.

Aroma stood up immediately. "how do you feel now?" Amy asked.

"I'm fine Amy, thank you." she replied and got on her feet. Amy tried to protest, but she claimed she's perfectly fine, that she can leave.

Amy can't go against her order, so she slowly began walking out, but could see that Aroma is taking some few belongings in a hurry and many more behaviors that made her believe she's going somewhere.

She quickly left the place to inform Nathan. Nathan was still under the shower when he heard a knock. He nearly frown, before realizing that no one will bang his door like that unless it's something urgent.

"Who's there?" he asked loudly, so that the person could hear him.

"It's Amy sir." Amy replied.

Nathan didn't know how he ended up dressing up, but he opened the door immediately. "what's going on?" he asked, while buttoning up his shirt.

"I think Aroma is leaving the base…" she hasn't finished speaking, when Nathan rushed past her.

Getting outside the premises, he started running at full speed towards Aroma's lab. Getting there, she saw her with a backpack tied to her motorcycle and was already dressed up in and all white leather jacket and trousers starting the bike and about to take off.

"Tiffany!" Nathan screamed her name, making her look behind her and saw Nathan running towards her.

She didn't run away like she planned, because she still couldn't bare to disrespect him. If she want to leave, then it's better to make it professional.

Refusing to answer him and running away only means it's related to personal issues. She's already a senior and can choose her path. She's bound to serve him, but he agreed that she can quit a few minutes ago.

If she quit, they can contact her when her skill is needed. She has the right to refuse or accept.

Nathan got to where she stood and stare into her blank expression, "where are you going?" he asked.

"I need a break, I'm leaving." she said.

Nathan blinked continuously, "please don't do this, I've decided to give up everything for you. If you want to leave, let's make the plan and leave together, I want to be with you." Nathan said, looking into her eyes searchingly.

Aroma stared at him for a few seconds before speaking up, "I stopped loving you Nathan, my feelings for you stop existing since 2 days ago, let's never bring it up ever again." she said coldly and started the bike, leaving the awestruck Nathan on the spot, as she speed off.