FINALLY KNOW ABOUT THE MARRIAGE PLAN

"What are you doing here, Gordon?" Edith was feeling a little worried after seeing the man who is now standing in front of her.

Gordon then just left the question unanswered. His wild eyes looked around the house. Everything looks beautiful and neatly arranged even though the area is not as big as his house.

It was the first time he had visited there because of Edith's stance of not wanting their relationship to be known to her daughter, Eva before she was ready to tell her, herself.

But today, he can't take it anymore. As his son already knew about him wanting to get married again, he didn't want to procrastinate. He will solve all these problems so that they can get married quickly.

Edith became more and more panicked by the situation. Her reunion with Gordon, who was her best friend in school three months ago seemed to open a new chapter in her life.

They share a similar life s, which that makes her even more comfortable when she is together with the man. But she always wonders if she is a traitor to her late husband if she wants to get married again, whereas before her heart was only for James. No one can enter the fortress built in her heart. But why is her heart become touched now? She never asked for this to happen.

She is convinced that there must be wisdom behind the life story that she went through. But, she is too worried about Eva's acceptance. Will Eva accept her decision to go through a new life? For that reason, she is still delaying telling her daughter.

"I have not discussed anything with Eva yet. You shouldn't show up here Gordon." Edith is unhappy with the man's behavior now. She already knew the man's temperament who is a bit impatient.

"I've been telling Dylan about us for a long time. So, how about we both tell Eva about this? Let's just talk outside. You don't have to worry. Whatever happens, let me solve everything. " Gordon said with a smile.

Edith looked at Gordon with slight resentment. She has not prepared herself to tell Eva. What will Eva say later? She did not want to be considered an unconscious parent. Already old, but still itching to get married again.

Eva, who had just returned home a few hours ago, had been peeking from the window of her house. Her mother's behavior and the man she had never seen made her wonder.

'Who is that man? His face is quite handsome even though he is quite old. What is he doing near here? Tsk! Why do I suddenly become a busybody? ' Her heart whispered scolding herself.

"You wait near this site. I went in to call Eva. " Knowing that Gordon will never budge, Edith finally gave in and walked slowly into the house. She was afraid of what her daughter's reaction would be. Her daughter Eva externally looks only like a gentle person, but, has her firmness. There were times when her daughter's opinion could not be denied in the slightest.

Eva continues to get her mother who is now in the house. Quickly continued to ask about the mysterious man.

"Mom, who is that uncle? What did he come for? "

Edith seemed reluctant to answer all of Eva's questions at that time. Only God knows how she feels now. Her heart feels heavy and is too suffocating. She is not willing to be enemies with her child just because she wants to get married.

She is willing to live alone as long as Eva stays with her. Because of that, she asked Gordon for time to sort this out. Not just for Eva but for herself, whether she is willing or not. But, seeing Gordon was already determined, she feels like she had to follow.

"He came to see you. You go out first. I went in to get some juice. "

"Meet me?" Eva said as if in disbelief while placing her index finger in her face.

"That's right. He came to see you. Go first, I'll come later. "

Eva was still stiff where she stood. She looked back at the mysterious man who was sitting in the mini garden of her house.

"Wanted to see me? Customer? Impossible. " Eva spoke to herself before her feet finally stepped away to meet the man. Her heart was pounding at that time for some reason. A sweet smile continued to be thrown across her face.

"Hello, uncle. My mother said you want to see me. Can I know what the purpose is?"

Gordon flinched instantly at the voice that started talking to him.

"Are you Eva?"

"Yes, I'm Eva Smith."

Gordon smiled. He seemed surprised to see Eva, who was indeed looking more like James. She is so beautiful, he thought. A combination of James and Edith.

"I'm Gordon Jones. Come here and sit near me, please. I do have a few things to talk to you about. But, before that… " Gordon looked back at Eva's face, making Eva feel a little weird seeing the man's behavior.

Eva began to speak in her heart again.

'Why is this old man always looking at me? Is the fall for me or what? '

Her eyes were slightly rounded because of her wild imagination.

'No freaking way, did this uncle want me to become his wife or something?! ' Her mind began to wander everywhere now.

"Your face is similar to James's. I saw you as a child, but then your face felt more like Edith's. I really can't believe how you're already becoming an adult. Time is passing by quickly. "

Eva was even more surprised after listening to the man's words.

"Did uncle know my father?"

Gordon just nodded.

"So, uncle, also know my mother?" Eva added another question.

"I know your father and mother. We used to study together. School time acquaintances. " Gordon explains.

Eva nodded. Long after that, she started to feel weird again. Why does her parent's friend want to meet her? Still, to some extent, she was quite interested in getting to know Gordon because she rarely met people who knew her father.

"How does uncle know we live here?"

At that time, her mother came to bring a drink for them. She glared slightly at Gordon, who seemed calm and unassuming at the time.

Edith then anchored her back on the chair next to Eva. Her heart was still worried thinking about Eva's reaction later.

Gordon reached for the drink Edith had brought. His throat suddenly felt dry. The cold juice is swallowed quickly to get rid of the uneasy feeling that began to travel in his heart.

It's a lie if he doesn't feel worried at all. He was also afraid of the girl's acceptance was the same as his son Dylan's. Whatever it is, he still wants to remain determined. Until when does he have to wait?

After placing the glass back on the table, Gordon stared right into the girl's face.

"Your mother told me about that. We met not long ago. Eva… "Gordon's words stopped for a moment, his eyes looking at the face of the girl who had been focusing on him.

After a while, he connected the words.

"I have something important to discuss with you."

Eva frowned a little confused about what was going on. She looked at her mother. Her mother was just bored and didn't say a word. At that time, Edith felt as if her heart was about to break because of anxiety.

"What do you mean, uncle?"

Gordon took a deep breath.

"This uncle has a desire."

Eva swallowed nervously.

'I knew it. This uncle must want to propose to me for his child. Or for himself? ' Her heart was suddenly restless. Plus with her mysterious marriage problems that have yet to be resolved. How could she get married again?!

With full confidence, she answered even though the question had not been asked yet.

"Umm, when it comes to marriage, I'm not ready yet. Even though I am an adult, there are many more things that I want to achieve first before I want to think about it. The responsibility as a wife is also very big. If I think deeper about it, I am not ready mentally and physically. "

Gordon and Edith both raised their eyes to listen to Eva's sudden words and then triggered a small laugh between them. Now, it was Eva's turn to be puzzled by the situation.

"That is not what I meant," Gordon said while still laughing, amused by the girl.

Eva then breathed a sigh of relief. Luckily, it's not the case at all.

"Oh… If that's so, what is it?" She is back to feeling curious.

Gordon returned with a serious face.

"This uncle indeed has a desire like that, but it's about your mother. We… "

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Footnotes:

Words are so powerful for something that is invisible,

As sometimes it can shock us way more...

Then what we can see...