Chapter 238 - A little

Lagoon regency.

" I'll go tell the security about you and I'll also get an extra pair of keys for you. You can go upstairs. Here are the keys." Ron said before walking away.

Evie fronwed and said," Hey, I don't-" but she stopped midway when she realised that Ron was already gone.

Evie sighed and started dragging the bag inside the building.

Just then she bumped her head against someone's back.

Rubbing her forehead, Evie said," I am so sorry I-" but she stopped when she saw who it was.

" It's alright." Edward said.

Evie was about to press the elevator button when Edward stopped her saying," I already did that."

" Okay." Evie said.

" Excuse me sir, madam the elevator is under maintenance so it won't work for a couple of hours. You have to take the stairs." The guard said.

Looking at Evie's big bag, Edward said," Let me help you with that."

" It's fine, I'll manage." Evie said.

" It's too heavy and I don't think so you can." Edward said.

Without saying anything, Evie started dragging the bag towards the stairs but as soon as she tried to lift the bag up, she stumbled and was about to fall down when someone grabbed her waist.

" I told you that it's heavy and you can't. Why don't you try and listen to me for once? Why do you have to do everything on your own? Why don't you try and give me a chance to fix things?" Edward asked before tightening his grip around her waist and pressing his lips against her earlobe.

Evie shivered when she felt his warm breath against her earlobe.

Taking a deep breath, she said," Let go."

Reluctantly letting her go, Edward lifted her bag up and said," I guess you are going to your brother's place. It's right up there."

" It's fine, you can go where we're going. I'll take this or wait for Ron." Evie said.

" It's fine, I can help." Edward said before climbing up the stairs along with Evie's suitcase.

….

Outside Ron's apartment.

Placing the suitcase down, Edward asked," When did you come back?"

" Today." Evie said.

" Hmm and when will you go back?" Edward asked.

Evie shook her head and said," I am not going back this time."

Edward nodded his head and said," That is nice."

Pausing for a while, Edward asked," So you will be staying with Ron?"

Evie nodded her head and said," Yeah for the time being."

" I see." Edward said.

" Thanks for helping." Evie said.

" It's alright, you don't have to thank me." Edward said.

Keeping quiet for quite some time, Evie said," You should go where you were going."

" It's alright, I was going home anyway." Edward said.

" Home? Isn't it in the opposite direction?" Evie asked.

Edward shook his head and said," I changed places." 

Pointing towards the apartment right beside Ron's, Edward said," I stay there."

" You changed places?" Evie asked.

Edward nodded his head and said," Ahh yes."

" You didn't like that place anyway." Edward murmured.

" Ahhh so you both already met." Ron said.

Giving Ron a weak smile, Edward said," I'll get going now. It was nice meeting you again Evie *AHEM* I mean Evelyn." 

Without saying anything, Evie unlocked the door and entered the apartment.

After Evie left, Ron patted Edward's shoulder and said," I told you she is a very tough one to handle and it's very difficult to change her mind." before dragging Evie's bags inside.

…..

Inside the apartment.

Placing her hand on her waist, Evie glared at Ron and said," You knew, didn't you?"

" Knew? What are you talking about little sister?" Ron asked.

Evie fronwed and said," You knew he is also staying in the same building that also right beside your apartment."

" Ya so? What's the big deal? He is rich so he managed to buy an apartment here. Is it my fault?" Ron asked.

Evie narrowed her eyes and said," You are doing this purposely aren't you?"

When Ron did not say anything, Evie fronwed and said," No matter how much you try, nothing is going to ever happen between us. It's all over."

Ron smiled and asked," Well, are you telling me or still trying to convince yourself?"

Glaring at him, Evie said," I'll make sure that sister-in-law never forgives you." 

" Your room is right beside the master bedroom." Ron said.

Grabbing her bag, Evie was about to leave when Ron said," Leave that bag, I'll bring it to your room later."

Evie nodded her head and left.

…..

Next day.

Silvia's place.

Backyard.

Passing Jackie a cup of coffee, Silvia said," I made it."

Taking the cup from her hand, Jackie smiled and said," I am glad that you know how to make one."

Silvia chuckled and said," I don't know how it is though it's been days since I made my own coffee because at home Kevin does everything." 

Taking a sip from his coffee, Jackie smiled and said," It's very nice."

Silvia smiled and said," I am glad that you liked it."

Keeping quiet for quite some time, Jackie said," I know all of this is very awkward for you. I mean first Jeren and now me. I know that it's not easy to accept new relationships all of a sudden and I never expected that you would treat me like your family so it's completely fine if you don't want to acknowledge our relationship."

Silvia sighed and said," I know it's awkward but we can't change the fact can we? So why don't we just go with the flow? I told the Jeren the same thing. Let's just continue and see what happens." 

Jackie nodded his head and said," I guess that is the best thing we can do."

Pausing for a while, Jackie said,'' You know why I willingly helped Herpi and Thomas back then? It wasn't only because you were my niece but I also didn't want you to suffer. I didn't want you to experience that dreadful and inhuman thing."

" I think by now you know about her." Jackie said.

Silvia nodded her head and said," A little."

Jackie smiled and said," She was two and a half weeks pregnant when she died" 

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