Erika's Fear

Oliver sighed, he felt bad for his best friend, he knew how much Arvin was looking forward to having a child with Erika but he still held back because he loved her too much. Oliver could not understand why after almost 4 years Erika still refuses to have children.

"Come on, Rika, you know I didn't mean it that way but you two have been married for 4 years now. I understand as a celebrity your image and figure are important to you, but that doesn't mean you will run from your family's responsibility. Arvin is the only child, don't you understand how much pressure he has to go through from his parent for an heir? You know in our culture having children after marriage is normal and that doesn't make you a baby-making machine. Arvin doesn't urge you or even say anything because he loves you too much. You should at least consider his feeling and think about it." This time Oliver said in a soft voice.

Erika knew it all but she still said stubbornly, "I don't want a child and I am not having one If Arvin wants an heir he can find someone else to give birth to him."

Oliver was shocked by Erika's words. How could she say something like that so casually? Does she love Arvin at all? Oliver knew Erika has always been a proud and arrogant child. Everyone spoiled her including him and after her marriage, Arvin and his family also spoiled her even more. But she has a good heart, she is not an unreasonable person and would not simply trample anyone's feelings like that, there must be a reason for why she is refusing to have a child. In fact, he noticed every time anyone mentioned to her about having a child, her whole attitude would change instantly. He wanted to understand her reasoning so he asked in a soft tone, "Rika, it's not the only reason, is it? Tell me why are you so against having a child?"

Erika's face turned pale, she knew Oliver has seen through her fear. She sighed, lowered her eyes, and said in a low tone, "I…I…I am afraid. I don't want to end up like Ava."

Oliver frowned and fell silent for a few seconds. He never told anyone what happened to Ava. Everyone knew Ava had a stillborn now he could not even explain to his stupid sister anything. He cursed himself in his mind, he not only messed up his own life but also, because of him his cousin and best friend were suffering.

"Rika, what happened to Ava was an accident. Not everyone goes through something like that. Please don't deny your family to have the happiness of having a child just because you are afraid. How many women give birth safely every day? Stop thinking about Ava and seriously think about having a baby. You are so fit I am sure you will have a healthy pregnancy. Trust me everything will change when you have a child." Oliver couldn't explain more than that.

"ok, I'll think about it. Thank you, brother."

"No problem. Now tell me, your sister-in-law is back, have you decided to meet her yet?" Oliver changed the topic and asked with a smile. He knew how close Ava and Erika used to be but that heartless woman left every single person behind and ran away.

Erika looked at Oliver and said uncertainly, "No, I don't think she will be interested to see me since she didn't even bother to call." There was slight blame in her tone. When she heard about Ava's accident she was heartbroken, she believed Ava was gone and will never come back but Oliver would always say that she will. Erika was shocked when she saw Ava in the charity function interview. She was so angry thinking, all these years Ava was alive but didn't even bother to contact her even once to let her know she was fine.

"Still angry with her? Don't be Erika, it was my fault that she left. I don't blame her and you should neither. She still hates me and that's why she will never take the initiative to contact you but I know she loves you and misses you. Go and see her, I am sure she will be very happy to see you." Oliver said with a smile.

Erika raised one of her eyebrows and asked with a mischievous smile, "Brother, are you planning to kill two birds with one stone by sending me to Ava? Do you want me to put some good words for you?"

"I didn't say that. Besides, it's Ava we are talking about. No matter how many good words you put on for me she will still hate me. She is stubborn." Oliver said with a sigh.

Seeing Oliver so lost, Erika's heart ached for him. She was well aware of how much Oliver has suffered all these years because of Ava. Now that she was back Erika just hoped all the misunderstandings between them will be cleared so that they could get back together.

She took Ava's phone number from Oliver and wasn't surprised at all when Oliver recited the number without even looking at his contact list. He really loves Ava, there was no doubt in her heart. She hoped Ava would see that too. She didn't know what exactly happened between them for her to leave like that but she still hoped and prayed they would get back and be happy just the way they used to be.