Ethan saw Helena standing on the balcony of the hotel which had a view of the mountain, winter was approaching and the cold weather was ignored by Helena who was still breathing in the cool and fresh air. Ethan frowned at seeing Helena only wearing shorts and a T -shirt without a jacket, he wrapped his jacket around Helena's body and kissed her cheek. Helena paused for a moment and turned to see Ethan smiling.
"You're so mysterious, I don't know why we should meet in secret, you're going to make me think you're someone's wife" Ethan laughed and rubbed Helena's cheek.
Helen touched Ethan's hand that held her cheek. She closed her eyes trying to feel the touch as if its the last time. Daryl had warned her for being in a relationship will changes a lot, its going to be her weakness, and she cant afford a weakness, not now.. not yet..
"One day I will explain to you my love, I hope you understand"
"Rose, I love you, and not your past, all I want is you now and the future" Ethan kisses Helena's forehead and hugs her lovingly, this woman has made him more courageous to compete to inherit his family property, he is no longer a weak Ethan. Helena has the characteristics that make people around her to be better, because she is a capable and extraordinary person. Her aura is contagious. She helped him to draft few company plans and proposal to draw an investors that almost impossible to get. A beauty with brain.
Helena's cell phone ticked to indicate that a message had arrived, she let go of Ethan's hug and walked into the hotel room where they were staying. Daryl sent a short message stating that tomorrow at 0400 hours they would leave for Mexico for a mission to obtain information about a cartel that the federal government could not touch, the cartel had solid secret support.
Helena packed her clothes to leave the hotel and drive to their meeting destination. Ethan sat on the living room sofa of the hotel's presidential room and still glancing at Helena, he tucked his hand into his pants pocket and held a small box containing a diamond -encrusted ring, his hand clutching the box neatly. Ethan's heart split as to whether to give the ring now or later.
Ethan's reverie stopped when Helena came out of the second bedroom wearing a complete winter outfit and a wheeled bag by her side, he looked into Helena's eyes that were already in contact lenses.
He took a breath and gave Helena a smile that hid his frustration. The least he can do is to trust her to deal with whatever issues she has before they have no restrictions to meet.
"I will be back soon, please take care of yourself my love" Helena's hand touched Ethan's cheek, apparently his handsome and smart face will never made Helena tired of looking at it. She kissed Ethan's cheek and pushed her wheeled bag out of the room.
Ethan was only able to stare at Helena's shadow disappearing behind the door. His heart was pounding to find out more about Helena, but he wanted to trust her to solve it on her own. However he needs to know more...
Helena dials Steve's number and instructed him to clear her tracks at the hotel, she took the key from her jacket pocket and press the elevator button into the parking lot to start her journey to the airport and meeting Daryl at the agreed place.
The Bmw driven by Helena broke the silence of the night, a song that echoed on the radio as if also sadden about the situation she was going through. At the same time Ethan was also slowly trailing Helena's car from behind and listening to the same song, he didn't know why he suddenly felt like learning more about Helena herself. He's willing to risk it, by chasing Her and handing her the ring in his pocket.
Perhaps deep down he felt that today will be the last day they will ever meet again.
song by Hyorin-Crazy for you:
Are you listening to my heart?
Are you looking at my tears?
Only one in the world, just one
I need it to be you
Why do you keep running away from me?
Why do you keep getting far from me?
Stay by my side, hold my hand
If you love me
You drive me crazy
You make me cry
You're close as if I can catch you
But when I do, you get far away like the wind
Love is what I do alone
Love only leaves tears
A crappy, foolish love
Can I hug you just once?
Can I say my last goodbye?
Don't forget the loving memories, the happy
memories
You drive me crazy
You make me cry
You're close as if I can catch you
But when I do, you get far away like the wind
Love is what I do alone
Love only leaves tears
A crappy, foolish love
Some day, when we meet again
Let's not say goodbye
Words that my heart say, I love you
Words that my tears say, I'm sorry
No matter how much I pick them up and put them in
Words spill out
Love is what I do alone
Love only leaves tears
A crappy, foolish love
Unable to bring himself to force the situation between them, he stopped his car on the side of the road and slammed the steering wheel of his car. Tugging his hair back in anger towards himself, he got out of his car and lit a cigarette then leaned against the body of the car and sat down.
Helena's eyes glazed over as she looked at everything from the rearview mirror. She resumed her driving and pressed the gas pedal to increase the speed of her car, she was afraid she would turn around and leave the Cabal to be with Ethan, their lives would not be peaceful if that happened and that's not the life they want. He did not deserves to be on the run with her.