This Time, It's Forever

After giving Ethan his farewell gift, Lyla stood in front of the Ethan's company and still humming to the same tune. She stood there smiling happily without caring other people who keeps on turning their head around. It could be two reasons. One they think she's beautiful and the second one is because they think she's crazy. Smiling for no reason at all. But since her beautiful smile captures everyone's heart it doesn't matter if she's crazy. Lyla ignore everyone's gaze and just kept on walking to somewhere she always wanted to go. But before she could walk further, she was stopped by someone. It was Ellen the receptionist from Ethan's company.

"Miss Lyla, i know it's late but this is the book that you once lost when you went to the company last time. I'm sorry i didn't give it to you straight away when i found it. It was actually on my desk because you forgot to bring it with you and i was being..." She could not finish her sentence because right now she feels quite embarrassed for treating her rudely back then. She just hung her head low. Unexpectedly, Lyla bend her head down just so she could see Ellen's face. With her long slender finger, she poke her chin up and stare at Ellen closely making Ellen feeling abashed. Her cheek suddenly turn red and her heart beat so fast when Lyla smiles at her. Lyla's unique eye put a spellbound towards her. Unconsciously she hugged Lyla and apologize.

"Darling Ellen, it's fine. I know you're a nice lady and it's probably because of my usual image that made you treat me like that. It's how the world works and i'm used to it. So, don't feel bad about this. It breaks my heart seeing you looking forlorn over this small matter." Lyla pat her back softly, coaxing Ellen at the same time. Ellen who just realize she was hugging Lyla, suddenly lets go and continue to apologize. Lyla just laugh and promise to treat her to a meal if she ever have time.

Inside the car, no one spoke a word. Lyla has been trying to find a perfect way to start a conversation. But when the man beside her sitting elegantly with his eyes close, creating microscopic wall, she decided to just stay quite. Although she couldn't help but to play with her fingers making them red for no reason. She decided she should break the ice. Whatever happens at least he won't kill her. She starts to clear her throat once more.

"You're back early." she said timidly. She waited for another minute for his reply. She tries again.

"Ermmm...I thought you said you'll be back next month." This time he open his eye and look at her. She smile stiffly waiting for his golden voice. But to her disappointment he lean back his head and close his eye. Feeling depressed of not getting through his invisible wall, she scoot herself close to the door making herself small. Acting like she's just another mushroom, trying to survive the harsh world. After what seems like forever, he suddenly move and pulls her closer to him making Lyla sit on his lap. He tidied up her hair and stroke her face gently. His gentle touch make Lyla feels there's butterfly inside her stomach and she suddenly turns into a shy girl in front of him. This time, Lyla smile widely and feeling relax with his reaction.

"Having fun, Wife?"

But his next words made her froze in his embrace and making her feeling guilty for no reason. Even her smile fade away instantly. Thus, reminded her why she need to kill that assistant cum driver. She knew she can not get away from this no matter what.