Chapter 55 - In his arms (1/2)

Pacing back and forth in front of his work room, her previous bravery suddenly flat out. She became worried for many things. Whatever happen to her motivation, it flew away out of the window. Now, she's standing in front of the door, staring it hard as if she have the power to see beyond the door. Her hand is like an automatic robot. Lifting and pulling back. Lifting again and pulled it back again. She didn't know how long she have been standing in front of his door until Tristan who already notice her presence ever since she stand in front of the door open it and let her in. She was startled when the door open. But it was only for a few seconds before she rushed herself in and into his arm. Hugging him tight without saying anything.

Tristan who was unprepared for the hug almost stumble over when she suddenly rush towards him and hug him. Thankfully, he's good with his reflexes manage to stabilizes his center. Otherwise they both might fall on the floor. He's not scared of the pain but he's worried of her who always seem to make things seem dangerous. Before he could say anything, he heard her apologize.

”I'm sorry. I didn't mean to ignore your calls. But i didn't want to add more lies. I wish i could tell you what i'm doing but for the mean time, could you give me plenty of time to sort it out all? I promise one of these days, i'll tell you everything.” She said hurriedly. She was scared if she didn't say it now, she might won't be able to say anything and would pretend nothing ever happen which eventually would lead to trouble in the future. She didn't want to lose him.

”I wasn't angry at you, sweetheart. In the future, it's fine if you still can't tell me the truth but i want you to promise me that you will always pick up my call from now on. Can you do that for me?” He said gently. He expected this from her, that's why he doesn't want to prolonged on this matter anymore.

She looked up at him and smile between her tears.

”Uhm. I promise you, i will pick up your call from now on. But, not to worry. I was asked to take my leave since i'm pregnant.” She grinned. But he frowned.

”Why do i feel like i'm regretting this already? Are you doing something dangerous, previously?” He forgot all about being considerate and tolerating husband.

Alicia felt like biting her tongue for slipping that out. How could she not know that he will pay attention to every word that she use?

”That,,,hahaha,,,you could say that. But dear, i'm on leave now. Until i gave birth and a few months after. Which would take about a year or a year and a half. Other than that, i can't tell you much.” She said almost pleadingly. He sighed.

”If i found out you're doing something dangerous during your pregnancy, don't blame me for tying you on the bed.” He threatened.

”But our baby would not like that.”

He squinted his eyes when she have the nerve to talk back at him making her kept her mouth shut and immediately agree with his threat.

”When did you find out you were pregnant?” He abruptly change the topic.

”Ermmm,,,the moment i reach S city.” She said spontaneously. Not bothering to lie anymore.

Tristan however went stiff when he heard her saying she was in S city. He tried to take a deep breath, calming his inner turmoil or some sort. S city. His mind however played every scene that worried him the most. S city. The abandoned warehouse. The emblem. Googol. His grandfather's voice. The voice that he heard among the rows of trees.