Chapter 225 - 225: I Still Love You (1/2)

Elle and Erick were stuck together during this weekend. With nothing much to do, they spent their time bonding together with Erick's parents.

In the morning, they took a stroll around the city, stopping by in the mall and supermarket to buy some necessities needed at home.

Sarah loved to have a girl's bonding with Elle so while the boys were buying things in the supermarket, the ladies took their time roaming around the department store in the lady's section.

As usual, they bought some clothes and other accessories. Elle didn't want to buy those things but Sarah insisted. She said those were her wedding gift to her as her daughter-in-law.

She even teased Elle to buy some e.r.o.t.i.c lingerie and s.e.xy outfits that she could use during her honeymoon with Erick. Elle blushed from too much embarrassment because of Sarah's teasing.

”By the way dear, when are you planning to visit our town to meet your grandma and grandpa? I bet they will also like you once they see you. They are very excited to meet their granddaughter-in-law.”

”Mom, I will discuss it first with Erick. He is busy with his work as of this moment. But don't worry, we will find time to visit them together.” Elle reassured her.

”Alright. I also hope that he can meet your father.” Sarah said to her while she was checking the clothes in her hand.

”Mom, I want to tell you something.”

”Go on dear. Tell me what is it.”

Elle paused for a moment as she looked at Sarah intently. Then she decided to tell her about her parents.

”My father that I mentioned to you is not my biological father. He is my foster father. He adopted me when I was ten.”

Sarah averted her gaze to Elle after hearing those words. There was a gentleness in Sarah's face as she looked at her. With that, Elle found her courage to tell her what happened to her biological parents.

”Mom, my biological parents died when I was still young. They were murdered,” she said to her truthfully. There was a hint of sadness in her voice.

Astonishment flickered through Sarah's eyes. She didn't expect to hear that. She knew those times were very hard for Elle. Her heart ached for her. She felt sad.

Sarah put down the clothes she was holding and she pulled Elle into a warm hug. ”I'm sorry to hear that, dear.”

Elle could feel a mother's love and warmth through that hug. ”It's alright Mom. I have you now and Erick's dad. Thank you for accepting me and treating me as your own daughter since the moment we first met.”

”Oh, dear. No need to thank me. It's my pleasure to be called by you as Mom. I don't know why but I really liked you the moment I saw you in Erick's place. Deep down in my heart, I want you to become part of our family. And I am glad that Erick was able to do that.”

Elle felt very touched hearing her comforting words. She felt blissful and grateful for that.

Seconds later, Erick saw them. They already finished shopping and he came to inform them. He was really happy to see that Elle and his mom were getting along very well. They felt comfortable with each other's company. He was glad that his parents were very supportive of his relationship with Elle.

Soon, the four of them went back home. Erick suggested an outdoor barbeque lunch in the balcony. The three of them liked that idea so they prepared everything as soon as they arrived home.

After enjoying their family lunch, Erick and Elle decided to take a walk outside. They grabbed this chance to have a further talk regarding Elle's identity as Catseye.

They promised each other that they would start to talk about this one of these days. They needed to be opened with each other regarding this matter so that they could avoid further misunderstanding between them in the future. Besides, Erick wanted to hear the side of her story about why she became an assassin.

They sat under the big acacia tree. It became their favorite spot near their backyard. They were sitting side by side as their hands were entangled with each other. Elle was leaning on Erick.

”Are you ready to talk now? I am here to listen.” Erick softly said to her.

”Yes,” Elle said as she squeezed his hand in her arms.

”Don't worry. You can be honest with me. Don't be afraid. I won't judge you.” Erick gave her assurance.

”Do you remember? That in this place I also asked you to trust me- to trust my love for you,” he added.

Elle giggled as she remembered that moment. She asked him what he would do to her if ever he learned that she killed someone and she was a criminal.

At first, his answer that time confused her a lot. She thought his two statements were not relevant to each other.

”Yeah, I do remember. You also told me that time that you will put me into prison and you ask me if I am willing to surrender myself to you. And then suddenly out of the blue, you ask me to marry you.” Elle let out a soft giggle after saying that.

”Hmm, that's true. Why are you laughing? Did you think that I am joking at that time?” Erick said.

”Yeah, I think so. But now, I clearly understand what you mean. The prison you are referring to me at that time is yourself right? That's why you ask me to marry you.”

Erick laughed at her statement. ”Good. Finally, you got it right, my dear wifey. I thought I still need to explain it to you further.”

”Hmm, Hubby.”

”Yes?”

”You never fail to amaze me.”