FLASHBACK CONTINUED........... TWO MONTHS BEFORE ROSE WEN'S BIRTHDAY,
Garden city in Villa at night.
After coming out from the Mr. Edward's bedroom, Louis went back to the garden. He stopped a little away from his family. He was looking at them who were laughing and chatting happily. Louis thought to himself, ' I must do it for their happiness'.
Ray who noticed Louis was staring at them said, " Elder brother Louis why are you standing there? Come over here fast. There's something interesting".
Louis smiled back and strode towards the patio. He said looking at Ray, " What is it that's so interesting?". Louis sat on one of the chair on which he was sitting earlier while chatting with his family.
Ray explained, " Right now father was telling us how did he propose our mother".
Ray looking at Fredrick said, " Father can you please tell your love story now? I don't want Elder brother Louis to miss it".
Fredrick said, " I was in college when I liked your mother. Why not? She was the most beautiful one and everyone wanted to court her. But she was like an Ice Princess. Though she was beautiful and many handsome men courted her but she never did bat an eye to anyone. Even the girls were jealous of her beauty. At first I decided to give a try and started following her , telling her that I love her but the same thing happened with me. Never did she look at me. It was like I didn't exist but still I continued to court her. I thought that maybe some day she'd accept my love. But even after two years of our college she never even bat an eye to me. Finally I decided to give up. At the last day of our college during our graduation party everyone was enjoying the party where I was the most upset one who sat in a corner because of my failed love. Suddenly one of friend came and was trying to offer me drink........".
Elona interrupted and said, " It wasn't an offer but forcing".
Fredrick continued, " Yes my love. So when he offered me I said no but afterwards he started to force me which I still rejected. Your mother who saw all of this finally came towards us and slapped that boy who was forcing me to drink. When I saw her I was surprised. I thought she was just trying to help me and hence I looked down again being upset. But the next what she did was unexpected. She held my arm and dragged me out of there. That was the first time when your mother at least acknowledged my existence. Soon she accepted my love towards her and we got married".
Elona replied, " Why do you make it sound so dramatic? All I did was just help you as a former classmate who liked me. And I accepted your love because you were always following me like a four year old kid. I had no other choice except marrying you otherwise for the whole life I had to hear my dad's nagging to get married to you. He was the one who loved you like a son and wanted me to marry you".
Fredrick got upset and said, " So are you saying that you were forced to marry me? Do you mean that you don't love me? If you didn't love me then how did we have these two kids? Were they thrown from the sky?".
Elona who noticed that Fredrick was really angry replied, " Who said I didn't love you? If I didn't love you then would I have given you such handsome sons? It's true that I never was interested in you at first but afterwards seeing your dedication towards me I decided to give it a chance. After getting married I realized that we were always meant to be together. If you have any objection on my love for you then just tell me. I'm sure I can find a boyfriend even now".
Elona saying this woke up from her chair and was about to leave but Fredrick held her hand and said, " I'm sorry. Please forgive me. I really love you and so I got a little upset when you said that you were forced to get married".
Elona who saw Fredrick's pleading eyes sat down again and said, " Fine. I love you too".
Fredrick who heard his woman confessing her love for him, he immediately hugged her. Suddenly the sound of coughing was heard. " Cough... cough...", it was Stephen.
He whispered to Fredrick, " Kids are still here".
Ray commented, " Suddenly this love story converted into an lover's quarrel which led to an unexpected confession".
Louis said, " I wonder how did Aunt Aisha and Uncle Stephen meet each other and fell in love".
Aisha replied, " Instead of asking about our love stories and how we got married you must find your love and get married. You'll eventually know what its like to fall in love. Isn't it Alex?".
Alex who was quiet till now and was listening was shocked by his mother's sudden question. He replied, " Hmmm. Mother I think that there's much more time for our marriage".
Aisha asked, " What is your opinion on this Louis dear?".
Louis replied, " I think Aunt Aisha is right. But first I must love someone in order to think about the marriage. I promise that I'll tell You'll when I'm ready for it and have a life partner".
Alex thought something was wrong with Louis as he didn't avoid Aisha's question. He said, " I guess its really late. Let's all rest so that we can enjoy ourselves tomorrow".
Louis bid goodnight to everyone with a smile on his face and went to is room upstairs. Just when he was about to close the door there was a knock. " Knock..... knock..... May I come in?".
Louis who saw Alex knocking on the door gestured him to come inside. They both sat on the couch. Alex who was worried asked, " Louis are you not feeling well? Is there something's that's troubling you?".
Louis with a smile on his face said, " What are you saying out of sudden? What would be happening to me when I'm with you all?".
Alex said, " Why did you said that you'd get married after you find your love?".
Louis chuckled and replied, " I know it was a little unexpected. I guess avoiding won't work on them so I decided to buy us some time. Isn't it good? See no one said anything. And of course won't you get married with the woman you love?".
Alex replied, " I understand what you're saying but I just feel that something's wrong. Are you sure you're okay?".
Louis giving him a smile back replied, " Of course I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me. Now will you please leave my room or would like to join me for a bath? I guess it won't be bad bathing together with you". Louis said with a smirk trying to tease Alex.
Alex replied, " I don't wish to bathe with you. I'll go out now. Also if there's something you can always tell me. No matter what I'll support you".
Alex went out of the room and Louis decided to have a bath.
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In Stephen and Aisha's bedroom at night.
Fredrick asked, " What happened to Louis? Did he finally accept to get married".
Elona said, " He was rejecting us every now and then but suddenly he accepted it".
Aisha replied, " I guess our continuous nagging and marriage proposals made him accept it?".
Stephen said, " It's good. As Louis has finally accepted then Alex will accept it too. Let's give them some time. I'm sure they'll meet someone they love".
Fredrick commented, " What Stephen's saying is right. Let's stop forcing kids at least for now. Soon Louis and Alex both will be busy in their work for next three months. We'll talk to both of them after Louis successfully becomes the CEO and relieve some burden from Alex's shoulder's".
Stephen said, " Brother is right. When they both will be finally living their own life that time we can talk to them about the marriage".
Elona said, " I'm really excited for Louis's and Alex's love life".
Aisha said, " Yes sister. I hope that we soon get to see our daughter in laws and grandkids playing in our house".
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At the same time in Louis's room.
After having a shower Louis came out from the bathroom with a towel wrapped under his waist. He quickly changed into sleepwear and strode towards the balcony of his room. From the balcony one could see a beautiful front view of the villa.
Louis was standing in the balcony looking at the sky which looked dark. He felt alone and lost. There were many things that were going on his mind. Earlier because Louis didn't want his family to worry about him so he showed a smile on his face. But when he came out of Mr. Edwards room, he had so many questions going on. Still standing there for a while Louis closed his eyes and said to himself, " I'm fine ".
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AUTHOR'S NOTE :--
Hello Army Reader's !
thankyou so much @Daoist006187 and @Riv_khom for supporting my novel. I'm grateful to all of them who had added my book in their collections. thankyou for reading my novel until now. A great thanks to @Bored_To_Death for always commenting and sharing your thoughts.
today i had a really bad day and was upset about it. but BTS's single ' I'm Fine ' gave me a huge comfort. if you feel lost like Louis and wish to get back on your tracks then please listen to it. I'm sure it'll give you a lot of comfort like it did to me. stay tuned for the further story !
- yours KimYeNa@btsarmy7
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