I will Love You Forever - Chapter 88

Madison was so fun to talk to and most of the time, I just watched the both of them fight over unnecessary things.

It was getting late and Madison had to return home. “If I don’t leave now, I might have to spend the night at your apartment…”

She had barely finished her statement when Gerard shut her an angry stare that clearly stated, ‘Don’t even think about it.’

I smiled. “You should walk her while I pack up,” I said to Gerard. I knew that they might have other things to discuss probably work-related and didn’t feel comfortable saying it in my presence. After all, she came here for Gerard and probably had a reason for coming other than just coming to say hello.

He nodded and she gave me a hug before leaving which was unexpected.

“I like her…”

“I didn’t ask for your opinion.”

I could hear her talking to Gerard before I packed the cups back to the kitchen for washing.

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Gerard and Madison stood outside facing each other. Gerard hand his hands in his pocket and because Madison stay quite long, the sun was already out of sight.

“She’s a sweet girl…” Madison started the conversation with Ayla.

“Why did you come.” Gerard didn’t want to beat about the bush and just went straight to the point.

Madison was quiet for a while the sighed. “The demons have already started their plan. I don’t know if they have enforced it but I know she isn’t safe anymore.”

Madison was worried for Ayla. She knew that the committee we’re strict with the rules and most of the time, the innocent ends up paying the price.

“I can protect her.” was Gerard indifferent answer. He was worried for Ayla but at the same time, he couldn’t let her go.

“Why are you being so selfish? You should be protecting her and not putting her in danger. Didn’t you even hear what I said? The demons are vicious and would do anything to get to her!” Madison lost it and took some time to get her senses back while Gerard just stood there and said nothing.

“I’m sorry, I overreacted.” she sighed. “You can’t blame me for being concerned.”

Gerard sighed but still stuck to his words. “No one else can protect her more than I ever will.”

Madison knew that this was true but what could be safer than staying away completely. The individuals in the committee may be unable to handle Gerard but together, they would take him down.

“The committee wants to meet with you. It’s been years since you went there last but…” she knew meeting with the committee would not be a good idea but at least, he would know the severity of this abomination.

“I’m not going.” was his short answer. He didn’t want to see the committee now and give them the benefit of the doubt that he was scared of their threat. He wasn’t going to succumb to their demands nor was he going to see them.

“If that is all, you should leave.” Gerard turned around but saw Ayla standing there his eyes flinch and he didn’t know what to say to her.

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After washing the cups, I saw Madison’s phone on the chair and rushed to hand it over to her before she goes home but when I went out, I saw Gerard and Madison talking about something rather too serious.

What to do now? I hope walking up to them with the phone would not make them feel awkward.

‘Whatever Ayla… It’s not like you are eavesdropping on their conversation.’ I thought to myself then walked closer but heard her getting mad at him.

“Why are you being so selfish? You should be protecting her and not putting her in danger. Didn’t you even hear what I said? The demons are vicious and would do anything to get to her!”

Demons? And who are they talking about? Is this some sort of code they use while talking? I wondered.

I wanted to just hand over the phone and pay no attention to what try was saying but unfortunately, I felt like hearing more about this dangerous stuff.

They kept saying so many things that I didn’t understand and used terms and phrases that I didn’t get.

What was the committee, demons, and who was this person they were talking about, the one Gerard should be protecting?

I got bored of listening to these words that did not make sense and decided to just give Madison her phone.

I got out of hiding and moved closer to them.

“If that is all, you should leave.” Gerard turned and looked at me but I didn’t have any expression on my face.

“Ayla…” he spoke hesitantly and I walked up to him. There was something off about the way they both stared at me but I did care too much about it and just walked up to the both of them.

“Ayla… I

…” Gerard looked worried and as though he wanted to explain something but I didn’t want to know what it was since it was probably related to work.

I passed the phone to Madison. “You forgot this.”

She smiled and took it from my hand “Oh thank you.” she responded but she didn’t have the same expression as Gerard did.

I turned to Gerard and blinked twice. “You wanted to say something?” I wasn’t sure if I wanted to hear it or not besides, I respect his privacy… Umm even though I was just eavesdropping a few seconds ago.

“Ummm… You must be cold.” he changed the topic and stood beside me and hugged me to try to reduce the cold.

I smiled at him and moved away from a little. “Finish up. I’ll be inside.” I smiled then hugged Madison and tiptoed to Gerard and kissed him on his cheek before leaving.

I wasn’t pretending to be oblivious, I actually didn’t understand a thing they were saying.

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“What? You haven’t told her?” Madison was surprised to see that Ayla had no idea that Gerard was not human till now.

He shook his head and she sighed. “What about the cravings?”

Gerard shook his head and Madison was speechless. “Why? She deserves to know. This is something you should have told her right from day one.”

“I can’t.” was his short response.

“It’s not a matter of what you can or can’t do. It’s the fact that you are keeping her in the dark for too long and if she finds out later or from someone else, she might never trust you again.” Madison explained.

She knew that it would be hard for him to explain to Ayla that he wasn’t human and she probably wouldn’t even believe him but it was better than keeping her in the dark.

Gerard sighed and responded. “I’m just waiting for the right time.”

“Okay,” she responded.

“You should go home.”

She nodded and Gerard walked away. He went straight to the room and found Ayla lying down but she wasn’t asleep.

As soon as she saw him, she sat and smiled. “You’re back…” she had a warm smile on her face and all the doubt in Gerard’s mind was cleared.

He sighed in relief and walked straight to the bed and hugged her. Ayla was dumbfounded. She couldn’t understand why the sudden hug and it seemed as though there was more to the hug than just that. It felt as though he had a burden he desperately wanted to share or relieve.

“Are the demons that terrifying?” Ayla asked remembering that she heard them talk about demons which she presumed to be the code name for a business rival.

Gerard was silent for a while. He thought that she probably didn’t hear what they were talking about.

“That’s a code name for a business rival right?” she asked to make him understand what she was talking about more and he sighed.

“Not too frightening for me to handle.” he was glad that she thought about it that way but at the same time, he wished he could tell her everything, the committee, the demons and all the other creatures that are living amongst humans. He also wanted to tell her about himself, about the curse and his species.

“Ayla… There are so many things I want to tell you but…” he was yet to conclude his statement when Ayla cut him off.

“Sh… You don’t have to say anything. Whenever you are ready, you can say it. Let’s just forget about it for now. I’ll wait till you’re ready to say what’s on your mind.” her voice was calm and soothing.

She comforted him with just her words and that was all Gerard wanted for now. He wanted her to believe that he would be able to protect her. He wants to be the one she calls whenever she is in the slightest trouble.

More than just a married couple, he wants to be a friend, her only friend.