Chapter 42 - Dreamhouse Part 2 (1/2)

Andy told Ellen that she doesn't want to shoot anymore because of the extreme heat of the sun. She walked toward Zach and Allona. She was calm and she sat down on Zach's lap. Zach immediately wrapped his arms around her and kisses her back.

Aaron who saw them frowns a little. Hearing from her on what happened years ago when they are getting married secretly was making his heartache. He already talked to his father and his father told him everything.

Andromeda just loved Zach so much that she won't love anyone else but him. She gave everything and she's willing to give up her position as the heiress of their empire. Aaron strode to them and Andy didn't leave Zach's lap.

”Zachary, let's talk.”

Andy looked up at her father. Meet me at the bar.

”Okay.” Zach nodded. He tapped her thigh and Andy stood. He reached her robe and put it on. ”I'll be back.” He kisses her lips and he followed Aaron to the bar.

Zach sat down and order a glass of mimosa while Aaron is already drinking something hard. The barman left them.

”Why did you leave my daughter?” He asked. ”I learned what happened years ago.” Zach froze from what Aaron told.

”I'm sorry,” Zach muttered.

”Why do you have to leave my daughter?”

”I—I didn't protect her. I wasn't good enough for her.”

Aaron was quiet for a moment.

”I love her so much and I want her to have all the bests in life. But losing our child without knowing that she's pregnant was painful for both of us. How can I be that man to protect her when I couldn't even save her and our baby?” He said painfully. ”I was hoping that someone would protect her more than I had protected her. But life is full of irony and we—get married. I promised myself that I will do everything now, for her. I'm so sorry, Sir, but—I love your daughter.” He said looking into Aaron's eyes. ”She just couldn't forgive herself. She thought that she killed our baby—but…” The memories of the party were a blur on his mind. ”We should both move on from it but—I know that it's a big trauma for her. It will take some time.”

Aaron felt so bad for both. Zach was a coward for not facing the problem with Andy. He understands him in somehow. But leaving the woman he loves most was—is stupid.

”So, you leave her because you thought that you can't protect her,” Aaron asked.

”Yes. I get easily insecure. She's stronger and she can protect herself.”

”You are a coward,” Aaron said.

”I know.”

”You should learn more about how to protect her. Starting tomorrow, you will be in the training field. Leave the island now. It's not safe here anymore. We can't see assassins around.” He murmured in low voice. Aaron left and Zach went back to the beach.

Andy was relaxing on the reclined chair while Allona is on the corner sipping some coconut. Andrew was flirting with her and Ellen was busy taking photos around. Zach covered her body with the towel and carried her back to their cottage.

He put her down the bed and he went to their wardrobe and started packing.

”Why are you packing?”