Chapter 11The RingEdwin was confused, a lot of questions running on the tip of his tongue.But Rosie was quick to dodge himMaking sure that Brent had left, she went to the crowded canteen to avoid his further interrogation. She did not want him to know that there were devils still living in this world where he was nothing but an angel.She went to get two cups of coffee but had forgotten that she didn't have any money left.It was all taken away by Brent. She stood still wondering what to do when the same salt and pepper haired man was asking for money.She could feel tears dwelling in her eyes and wondered what would Edwin think of her. 'He knew he had paid me enough for a week' she murmured 'and me I am feeling so helpless.How I wish the ground opens and I sink into it.'"Hey keep this and add some cookies too" Edwin said as he pulled her from her tiny waist and stood in front to pay.She felt so cheap, a strong urge to run away overwhelming her.She avoided any kind of eye co
'Chapter 12Sometimes; We Want To Be HeardEdwin’s lovestoryI was expecting her to run away or to shout or yell at me but I never expected her to cry. What was she crying for? "Stella what happened?" I asked her worried and panicked. I hugged her tight incase she felt that I had deserted her or left her alone which was not possible in this life.She was sobbing with hysterics when I asked her, "You don't trust me?"She nodded with disagreement."Were you scared?""No." she continued crying."Do you think umm laa... st nig ht was a mistake?" I asked scared to receive an answer."No", she said sobbing with intermediate hiccups.I was now distraught with suspense about her nonstop crying. I moved my fingers in my hair in desperation. I cannot see this girl in pain; this added crying was indeed heartbreaking."Stella for heavens sake please speak why the hell are you crying?" my tone went a little harsh unwantedly. She flinched a bit and I composed myself.I hugged her and kissed her o
Chapter 12Mission Love“Are you okay?’ Rosie asked “we can stop if it is hurting you so much?”Edwin did not want to stop, he could not decipher but someone was listening to him so he wanted speak, pour his heart out so he continued, “I realised that Stella’s hard core act outside was breaking her inside and this was massive. I lifted her and took her to the doctor's cabin where my father in law was. I shouldn't have done that but I was not in a position to think straight so I did whatever first came to me.'Please doctor please see." I shook the doctor who flinched, her father equally shocked with my outburst."Relax Mr. we will check." The doctor said leading me outside.He arranged to shift her in the required ward under suitable doctors and also guided me there."Hey I am Dr Wilson" the doctor attending Stella introduced."Hey I am Edwin Parker. She is Stella Parker, my wife. She brought her dad here for his treatment and she... she.. collapsed." I said in panic."Well don't worr
Chapter 13 Full Of Choices – Life "Tell me how do I begin?" Edwin asked Iris. "Ask your heart. It will guide you your way towards her heart."she replied easily Her face paled when she saw the name flashing on her ringing mobile It surely was a call from someone she didn't want to talk to. She had indecision in her mind because just as she was about to reject the call, she thought something and pressed the green button. "Yeah right. I will be there." "Can you pick me from Central High school? Fine I'll be there on time." Rosie talked on her cell phone to someone and after that she no longer existed in the outer world. She was lost in her thoughts. She was upset too. Edwin did not want to interfere in her personal life so he excused to go to Stella. "Wait I think you should go home and change. She'll be scared to see you like this" Rosie directed towards his bloodstained shirt and also reminded him of the pool of blood at home that needed to be cleaned. "Thanks Iris. Than
Chapter 15Pain And HopeHe parked the car and sprinted after Stella to see her expression as she entered the house.Stella stood still at the entrance with indecisive mind.But what he was looking for was missing."You are spoiled. You want me to pick me to your room too." He asked holding her from her waist."No. Thank you so much for all this." she said politely but flatly.She walked slowly to her room stepping on the pathway of flowers with a no expression face, her each step hurting hi.mDoctor was right. She did need a rehabShe huffed her breath as she reached the room and went to the wash room to change into some comfy tee and pyjamas. She opened her hair and tied them once again. A girly gesture that she did quite often.She was about to lie down and then"Hey this is for you." he switched on the music system where he had already set her old time favorite "Please forgive me" by Bryan Adams. He handed her the red rose he had hidden all this while and asked, "May I have the pl
Chapter 16 Tears- Let Them Flow Dressed in a black button down shirt and black denims and flowers in one hand Edwin chose the girl he loved and reached the cemetery and he was damn right, his angel had come to wish her dad on his birthday. He placed his tulips besides the bunch of white roses that Stella had brought for her father. She stood there sobbing bitterly at her father's grave. Edwin did not want to see her cry but she needed that outpour, he knew or she'll sink into her emotions that were killing her inside. He let her cry for some time till he couldn't take anymore. he her lifted her from her crouched position besides her father’s grave and huggesd her, he let her cry even though her evr tear was burning his soul. He then took her to her mom. She had forgotten to get flowers for her and was pleased to see that Edwin had been thoughtful about it. They spent some time together there cuddled in each other's arms in front of their parents. Edwin was mentally prayi
Chapter 15 Money Matters Chapter 17 "Oh this it's nothing but a small bruise." she shifted her gaze to anywhere but him; lies evident in her body language. "So is the bruise on your neck. Is it the same nothing?" he asked a bit frustrated, his eyes turning red with fury Iris pulled a scarf around her neck looking directly in his eyes hiding the tears of remorse that were threatening to fall, "Edwin it's none of your business. You better keep off from this league." she tried to be curt in her tone but failed miserably. Pain was visible in her eyes. "I want to know how you got all this?" he pulled her from her elbow to bring her face to face. She was wearing a full sleeved purple shirt with black leggings. She whimpered in pain. Inspite of her hesitation, Edwin pulled her arms and folded her sleeve to see the cause of pain. It was an impression of something oval with 4 dots, some kind of metal, Oh shit! Reality stuck him. It was the mark of a ring, some of her crude customers
Chapter 18 Love And Agony Edwin woke up with the sun rays beaming at his face from the corner where the peach floral curtains of the window were slightly left undone. He blinked his eyes twice and thrice to register that it was a new day, another day in his life when he woke up with Stella in his arms. She was snuggled tight in the crook of his neck and shoulders where her lips brushed his bare chest slightly. She is unaware of the fact how much turned on he'd get because of this. Sometimes when she sleeps facing the other side, he smiles at the memory when he'd scoot behind her hugging her tight feeling the satin of her lacy black gown that loosely clung to her perfect body to remind her that she needs to rest at the crook of his neck She completes his life. With her on his side, their bedroom feels like heaven away from heavens. He moved his fingers on her perfect face starting from forehead to the chin. He urged desperately to kiss her, yet he didn't. He wanted her to s