I stared at Hayden, and he didn’t seem to share any of Ethan’s regret at all. My heart felt heavy knowing that it was probably impossible now for the two gangs to co to arrive at peace. I agreed with Ethan that it was unfortunate but there wasn’t anything that I could do about it. What will happen between the two gangs now?
If things remain unsafe outside, will I be stuck locked up in the mansion forever?
"We’re leaving," Hayden muttered as he pulled
behind him.
I could sense Ethan’s eyes on us, but I didn’t have the courage to turn around to take a look at him. This may very well be the last ti that I see Ethan and I didn’t even get to say my farewells.
"When are you two getting married? You are going to marry him right, Malissa?" Ethan called quite loudly after us.
It was impossible for us not to hear him at the volu that he spoke. Hayden stopped in his tracks and my body froze at Ethan’s direct question. I wish I knew the answer to that. Once again, I felt extrely thankful for the rules that Hayden had put in place because that ant that I wasn’t allowed to answer Ethan’s question. This question, in particular, I wanted to avoid at all costs.
"You are allowed to answer his question, Malissa," Hayden said as he turned to face .
See, I’m not allowed to answer it.
Huh?! What did he just say?
I can answer that question? Of all the questions that Ethan had asked , Hayden wanted
to answer this one?
Why? Why? Why?!
How am I supposed to answer?
"Interesting…" Ethan murmured as I could sense his excitent as his full attention zood in on .
Hayden’s blue eyes focused on mine, and I just wanted to disappear. Why was he putting
on the spot like this? We never discussed marriage before and although I had been thinking about it, I haven’t really reached a conclusion, and neither was I ready to share my opinion with Hayden. Not to ntion the fact that I didn’t want to share my thoughts on this matter right in front of Ethan.
If I had to choose now, then I would be more inclined to say that I wanted to marry Hayden. However, the tense atmosphere around
wasn’t exactly what I had pictured as the perfect setting for
to share this information with Hayden. On the other hand, it wasn’t like I could say that I didn’t want to marry him, right?
I an, apart from the fact that it wasn’t what I truly felt, it would also just look extrely bad, right? I shouldn’t reject Hayden outright in front of Ethan. So, that pretty much left
with only one option. Suddenly, a huge lump ford in my throat and my head started spinning again. I could sense the intense gaze of the two n on
as they waited impatiently for my answer.
"Umm…yes…we’ll get married…soti in the future," I replied hesitantly.
That was the best answer that I could co up with. I said that before adding a little ’I guess’ silently to myself in my mind. Then, as if on second thought, I also added ’if only Hayden wants to marry
too’.
"I see. Congratulations in advance. I’ll be looking forward to the invitation card," Ethan said, and I could tell that he was more than slightly amused.
Without another word, Hayden yanked on my arm and pulled
after him out of the room. Just like the man had told us before, the door opened smoothly from the inside and soon we were out in the hallway where we were before.
The eting was now officially over, and I managed to miraculously survive it.
…
Everything flew by in a blur after the eting ended. The fact that the eting didn’t end on a positive note didn’t seem to surprise the n who were there with Hayden. The anxious face of the n got the ssage from their boss imdiately and all that was required was a small shake of Hayden’s head.
The only person who expressed any thought or emotion over the outco was Luka and that was probably because he was the only one senior enough to say anything.
"Well…Shit…" Luka cursed loudly before walking away.
After that, everyone was on high alert as they guarded Hayden and
back towards the airport where we had landed. It was clear that we were not going to spend a peaceful night on the island. Vacation wasn’t sothing that ca along with this eting, unfortunately.
Hayden hadn’t said a word to
after the eting had ended and I knew better than to disturb him. The tension in the air was high and security and safety was the first priority right now for the n who escorted us. Hayden seed calm and the fact that he held my hand in his told
that things weren’t too bad between us.
Hopefully, he found the answer I gave to Ethan’s earlier question satisfactory.
Luka showed great relief when Hayden and I managed to enter back into the private jet without incident. I guessed that just like the journey over here, I would be flying alone with Hayden with the other n flying in the other jets.
"See you when we’re back on the ground," Luka said as he waved us off.
Hayden just nodded solemnly before dragging
into the plane along with him. The pilot was probably impatient to leave as well. The plane took off soon after and we were in the air. I stared out of the window to see the island getting smaller as we flew higher up into the sky. With everything that was going on, I wasn’t sure what ti it was.
The stress and tension were getting to my body, and I suddenly felt a wave of fatigue hit
hard.
"I guess the eting didn’t go so well…" I spoke up softly before glancing over at Hayden to see his reaction.
--To be continued…
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