Gavin came with me tonight in regards to the exhibit. Suddenly, I had this need to wash my face.
“I’m going to wash my face in the restroom.”
“Okay, go back quickly.”
I was lightly rinsed with cold water, and I was immediately awake. I thought I had been revived. When I was about to leave to finish putting the remainder of the show together, a familiar figure came in through the front entrance, and I bumped into him head-on, which was horrible.
He is still just as handsome…
When his eyes fell on mine, my heart ached with longing.
I simply wanted to get away from him and avoid him, but I was apprehended by him on the spot. When he kissed my lips, I felt like I could hardly breathe.
“Please respect me, Mr. Austin.”
“Respect? Are you talking to me now?”
“All right, let me go.”
“What if I refuse?”
I didn’t notice any tenderness in his gaze.
I fought hard till I was able to break away from his grasp. Nothing I say to him will satisfy my desire not to offend him any further. Even though I can’t deceive myself when I think about him these days.
And, most importantly, I can’t let him find out about the child’s existence because he would take her away from me if I do.
After I came out, Gavin noticed that I was in a state of fear and said, “What’s wrong with you?”
“I’m not feeling well, just a little tired.”
“Then let’s get back to work since your baby is still waiting for us at home.”
When I reach home, I’ll have time to regain my breath and admire the cute baby. I believe that, so long as she is at my side, everything I accomplish is worthwhile.
Before I could get a full night’s sleep, the guy in charge of the show called to tell me that my back painting had been purchased for $100 million.
I’m angry. How many times have I told them that it isn’t for sale?
We dashed to the show and returned with the remaining paintings.
Who bought my painting? It can’t be him, maybe not?
Why did he do it, if it was him?
It was absolutely dark after all of the hard work at the exhibition, and I was a little far away from home. Gavin and I had to check into a hotel and share a room.
I went to bed to rest but soon found myself entrapped and falling asleep.
I don’t know how long I slept, and I felt well when I woke up, I was shocked to find myself in a strange place, with a familiar person standing by the window, rather than the hotel where I had slept the night before.
Is it him?
“What am I doing in this place? Why are you doing this?”
“Isn’t this how Gavin took you away from me back then? I just dealt with you in your own manner.”
“It doesn’t matter what you want to do, I’m going now.”
“Are you that desperate to get away from me and go back to him?”
Not for Gavin, but for my child who is waiting for me at home. I don’t want to bother him any longer. I need to get out of here.
“Please let me go.”
“Don’t think about it, I’m not going to let you go.”
He’s trying to detain me, and I’m extremely upset, “This is kidnapping! Why do you insist on bothering me?”
Is it possible for you to move on?
“You’re extremely harsh.” He sneered.
I took a deep breath and reminded myself that there was nothing I could do but ask mercy to let me go. He sends me food daily, yet he never comes close to me. He simply wants me to accompany him.
He refused to let me leave for days, bringing me food every day, and all he wanted was to see me and let him back into my life.
I’m afraid I won’t be able to stay here much longer. My child is young, and she needs my attention. I must be near my child, otherwise, I shall perish.
“I have to leave, Austin. If you’re hoping for me to catch up, I’m sorry, but we don’t have anything to talk about.”
“Are you sure you want to go?”
“I’m going for a reason.”
“Is it because of Gavin?”
“No.”
“Why don’t you stay since it isn’t him? By my side, I can give you anything you want. Do you realize how much I miss you when I’m unable to see you? Do you realize how much I endure every day?”
His words were melting me, like if I had already crumbled, and he gripped me hard, refusing to let go. I was constantly at a loss for him. I still have feelings for him.
He kissed me on the lips. I didn’t put up a fight. I felt his caress as I closed my eyes. I really miss him.
This is the last time. Let’s do it one final time to ourselves. It won’t matter after tonight.
When I awoke the next day, I checked to see if he was still sleeping, and he was still the same, gorgeous and furious, though his face was a little tired.
During the period we weren’t together, he must have gone through a lot. However, I don’t have much time to learn about it, so I’ll have to hurry. I wore the same way I did when I first arrived. I rushed out the door and dialed Gavin’s number, asking him to come to pick me up. I could see he was worried because of his words. He may have gone insane since I was gone for so long.
I was walking about with a blank expression on my face. It wasn’t fully illuminated. On the road, there were no people or vehicles. I continued walking. A private automobile abruptly came to a halt in front of me.
“Acacia, I’ve finally found you.”
“Gavin.”
“Are you okay, and are you hurt?”
With a shake of my head, I expressed my unhappiness. “No, let’s get back to work. I haven’t seen my child in quite some time. I’m missing her.”
“All right, let’s go back.”
I trailed him to his car. A familiar voice came from behind me as I was ready to cross it. I knew who it was even though I didn’t turn around.
“How could you do this to me, Acacia? Every time you go, you leave me alone to suffer.”
“Go back, don’t come back to me, we can’t go back in time.”
“Why can’t you go back if you’re willing?”
Gavin glared fiercely at the enraged Austin and continued. “It came out that you had taken Acacia with you. Why are you being so heartless? She isn’t interested in interacting with you. Why don’t you give up?”
“What connection do my dealings with her have to do with you? Even if I’m a jerk, I can’t compare myself to you and take advantage of other people’s vulnerability.”
“That’s it, Austin, no more fighting. Do you truly want me to speak with you? Then I tell you that I’m not interested. You should put the past behind you and begin a new life.”
I can no longer allow myself to fall in love with his misty, heartbroken eyes.
“Let’s go, Gavin.” I said.