Chapter 220 - A circle that has no end

Immediately the duo got inside Ethan's room, Diana found herself being pulled into a tight hug. Ethan trembling breath made her shuddered.

She hugged him back, only for him to tightened his arms around her. His warmth enveloping her entire body, making her melt in his embrace.

Her heart raced wildly as she could tell the hug is portraying a lot emotions. She has finally calm down from the so called anger after Aroma came in.

These people care so much about her. Even though Aroma is acting cold, she could tell how much she cared.

Back to this man who still kept breathing in and out on her scent and not letting go. She didn't know how to repay everything he's doing for her.

She could feel his heartbeat as her head was resting at his chest. Everything still feels like a dream.

"I'm glad you made it darling." Ethan finally spoke, still not releasing her.

One more thing Diana feel bad about is his dignity as a man. Most of the rich people she knew wouldn't allow half of what she brought upon the man.

She made him seek help from the workers, which could lessen their respect for him, if they weren't the understanding type, or people with a mature mind.

Aroma's insult was also a thing. The phone was on loud speaker and it's kind of embarrassing.

She's sure he might just be the CEO who leave for work in the morning, retired home after work is done or probably go out with his girlfriend if he didn't fall for someone like her, someone who brings him constant trouble.

The company she worked for can't compare with Ethan's company, which Shane's own couldn't even match with, yet the man was made to lower himself because of her.

She recalled that she wouldn't have recall the appearance of the CEO of the company she works for, if his picture wasn't showcased on some of the screen inside and outside the work's premises.

Her thoughts were making her head hurt. She started making comparison in her head, like how they must not talk about Nathan behind him, not to mention in his present.

She felt bad and couldn't help but speak up, "Ethan I'm sorry." she said and the man finally pulled back with his brow raised and his eyes deep red.

His trembling hand cupped her face as their gaze remained locked. All the wall he built around him to make Diana stay strong and fight the poison has broken immediately they took the antidote.

Just like Aroma, his head couldn't help imagine her not making it. What condition would he be in now? would the workers be trying to lecture him to take heart?

He felt afraid, more than he has ever been in his life. This woman need peace of mind. She needs a break.

It's true that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, but there are chances of damages during those struggles, which couldn't be gotten rid of no matter how we've moved on.

An example of that is the scar from her scrimmage with Shane. She did moved on after the fight, feels nice about kicking Shane's ass, but what happened at the end?

She still ended up crying alone in the bathroom because of the scar. She got stronger but got something to ache her heart on.

If he hadn't twisted it and ask if she's worried because she wanted to show her body to someone else, she might still be hyping over it.

Diana raise both her hands and touched his trembling own. Feeling her hands on his, Ethan body relaxed a little.

"There's nothing to be sorry about darling. Like I said a few hours ago, as long as you did not leave me, I'm cool." Ethan said and raised his brows at Diana's response.

"For how long?" she asked.

"How long?" Ethan questioned.

"How long can you cope with me? all I bring you is trouble, heart ache…. we haven't enjoyed a month in peace since I got here Ethan. How long will you be able to put up with me?" Diana poured out her heart, looking into his deep irises.

She's scared. What if he couldn't take it anymore, what if all this started wavering his feelings for her?

Ethan was surprised by her words. He will never think to the level she's taking it. Love isn't all about the sweet moments, but how far both can go despite the bumpy roads ahead.

If he's going to care about stuff like that, what right does he have to say the word 'I love you'

"Diana, I'm cool, don't worry." he said.

Diana shook her head in denial and pulled away one of his hands from her face, "your hand is shaking." she said.

"That's because I'm scared." Ethan replied.

"Scared?" Diana questioned.

"I'm scared that I almost lost you, scared if I speak what's on my mind, you will leave me." he replied.

Diana was tongue tied again. He's scared that she will leave him, while she was worried that he will leave.

She pulled his hands and both went to sit on the couch, facing each other, but Ethan wasn't pleased with the distance and pulled her to sit in between his thighs, wrapping his arms around her stomach, with her back pressed to his chest.

She finally spoke up, "please tell what's on your mind."

Ethan kissed her head, "tell me the reason for doubting my feelings first. Why do you think I wouldn't be able to stay longer?" he asked.

One thing he noticed about this woman is how much she takes things too far. She must have gotten like that because of something that sudden pop up in her head. If he didn't probe and gave her his assurance, she will still think about it.

Diana didn't hold back and stated her previous thoughts. Her thoughts about how she made him belittled himself, crushed his dignity and all.

Ethan only chuckled after she ends her speech. "Darling, all those will only mean something if I think myself above those people.

They are all human beings like me darling. The difference you assumed is between us is money Diana.

But you know what? we all have it. The problem is the quantity.

And most importantly darling, just as how they're working to get more, I'm also doing the same. Working is working, money is money. That doesn't change the fact that we are all made of flesh and blood." Ethan said stroking her hair.

Just as those people struggle to make ends meet, he also struggle to keep the company running.

Challenge? every work has its challenges, because, just as how some companies tried hard to collaborate with his, he also has his eyes on some enterprise he spent sleepless nights at work, just to collaborate with them, just so he wouldn't lose to some other companies

Everything is a circle that has no end.

Diana was very pleased with his reply. That's right! if he's someone of proud nature, he wouldn't consider her when she looks the worst.

After his assurance, Diana asked his fear as well. Ethan body tensed a little but still have to say it.

"I'm not asking you not to complete your mission. Can you stop this profession and come with me after Shane is dead?" Ethan asked.