CHAPTER 12

It was very shocking to learn that Ruby had come to the trip without telling him but he was so happy. Thanks to the rush he got to profess his love to her even when her answer wasn’t clear but he knew and he could tell by just looking in those eyes. There wasn’t anyone who loves him more than her. She had her own ways of showing it.

They spend the day seeing the museum and learning about the history of that particular town that they had went. He wasn’t really interested in all that as his eyes were busy searching for the woman who had stolen his heart ages ago. He found her; she was busy having fun with her friends. They had no need to listen to all they were since they travelled to this town previously.

He felt happy seeing her smile and just playing around without having any worries or troubles shadowing her.

“You look like a man in love,” Brian said.

“I have always been,” he answered with a smile.

“Be careful or the word will spread that you are eyeing your sister. You know how crazy these girls can be?” Owen said.

“I know but I can’t help myself. Have you spoken to Jack yet?” Harvey asked Brian.

Brian looked at him and he shook his head.

“Dude, isn’t it about time you face him and just tell him what’s on your mind?” Owen asked.

“I wish I could but you know Jack. He might look that strong but he is very fragile. I wouldn’t want him to hate me or anything,” Brian said and Harvey knew what he was talking about.

“At this rate you might lose him. What if he got taken away by some girl again? Have you forgotten that he was taken the last time?”

“I know but he is now single again and I can live with that. Just give me some time and I will see how I will handle him. Harvey do you think it’s possible if you can arrange for me to talk to him?”

“Everything is possible if it’s for you. I will tell Ruby that I want to have dinner with her tonight and we can all sit at the same table. I will make sure you sit next to him. Does that suffice?”

“That’s why I love you, dude. I will owe you one,” Brian said patting his shoulder and he smiled.

“Indeed you will.”

The day went on and they visited more sites, took a lot of photos and ate a lot of nice food on the way. By the time they returned to the hotel they were all exhausted. Harvey returned back to his suite where he took a nice cold shower to get rid of all edginess he had been feeling since morning.

He remembered what Nancy told him earlier in the morning so he went to her suite. When he arrived she opened the door for him with a huge smile pasted on her face.

“I was expecting you, come in,” she said and he did.

She offered him a seat and he sat on the chair she gave him.

“So what was it that you wanted to give me?” he asked her as she sat on the bed.

“Before I give you your present I would like to ask you something and I hope that you will help me to clarify a few concerns of mine,” Nancy said.

“Sure, fire them away,” he said full of confidence.

He was having this feeling that it was all related to Ruby. Ruby had friends that were so eager to protect her and wouldn’t want her to be in harm’s way.

“How much do you love my friend?” she asked him straightaway.

“I can’t quantify it really. All I know is I can’t live without her, I want her to be happy all the time and I will do anything just to see her happy. She really means a lot to me Nancy and I mean it,” he told her.

“I hope you mean it. Ruby is the strongest person I have ever met and she is even among us. Ever since we knew each other, she protected us with everything she has. She might appear to be strong but she is fragile just like any other person so I really hope that you will keep your word and look after her,” Nancy told him and he realized that she was still a woman after all.

“Thanks for the advice. I will never forget that,” he said.

“You know that your love is a taboo considering the fact that your parents are married and you are siblings?”

“Yes I know but my love for her is still great. Even if she wasn’t my sister I would have loved her. My heart has only room for her, I love her alone and I will do everything in power to protect her and fill her life with happiness,” he told her and saw a smile on Nancy’s face.

“I love this side of you better Harvey. The last thing is I hope you will make her feel special and show her the love. I wouldn’t want her to feel lonely now that you decided to take this road.”

“I will shower her with love that she won’t be able to recognize herself.”

Nancy laughed at that remark and said, “she is a shy person so be patient with her. She might not be able to tell you how she really feels but one day she will. Be patient with her.”

“Is this the present you wanted to give me?” he asked as soon as he realized that Nancy had just told him a great tip.

“Not really, consider that a bonus.”

“So what is it that you wanted to give me?”

“A secret, I will tell you her most sensitive places, just don’t tell her it was from me,” Nancy said and he found himself forming a naughty smile.