Chapter 25 - I hate to leave you alone. (2/2)

I did not realize in the attempt of keeping my eyes on him, I had missed the door behind me and my back collided with it, earning a painful hiss from me, and sadly, attention from him.

Eshan rushed towards me; taking the tray away from my hands. He placed it on the t-table. The anger that was there a few moments ago was replaced by regret on his face.

”I am so sorry sweetheart. I did not mean to frighten you. Are you alright?”

I could just stare at him as he led me to the couch. He made me sit and he kneeled in front of me- just like the morning. I inhaled sharply as he buried his face in my lap mumbling something incoherent. Some time passed with us staying in the same position.

I sat unable to decipher the situation. His anger scared me but this behaviour worried me. Eshan took my hands that were lying limp on my sides and wounded them around his neck while wounding his around my waist.

”I have to leave for New York now,” he almost groaned as if it pained him, even to talk about it.

I waited for him to explain. My fingers on their own accord started gently roaming in his already ruffled hair.

”Due to some misunderstanding and negligence from the staff of our company, I will have to be there to sort out the whole matter as the CEO.” After long ten minutes of heavy silence, he answered.

”What's the problem, Eshan? I know you will solve it.”

”I don't know how much time it will take, sweetheart. I hate to leave you alone.”

”Why will I be alone?” I asked, feeling sad that he did not want to take me with him.

”You have the conference next week, Tesoro.” He mumbled.

How could I forget about it? Even in this state, he remembered about me first. It touched my heart. However, it was not the time to feel sad, instead, I knew I had to encourage him, assure him so that he could relax and handle that issue with full concentration.

”Eshan, it's alright. I won't be alone as Amma will be there. In addition, I will be busy in the preparation, so you don't have to worry about me. You concentrate on resolving that issue.” I tried in a soft tone, hoping it did not give away the sadness I was feeling.

It took some more convincing and after many instructions about taking care, his friends' numbers along with the special request to Amma of taking my care, he agreed.

Within an hour, his bags were packed and he left for the airport with one last hug and few kisses on my forehead and cheeks, leaving me all alone.l

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