Chapter 199 - How Things Fell Apart (3) (2/2)

Eshan though said this, his body did not show any sign of leaving me anytime soon. Hardening my heart, I quickly stabilized my breathing as the cake on the table reminded me of our uncelebrated anniversary.

”Let's cut the cake before you leave.” I caressed his hair as I pulled him toward the table.

”Let's be quick.” Eshan lit up one candle and picked up the knife.

I nodded. Holding onto his right hand, I closed my eyes to make a wish.

Eshan kissed my cheek that had me open my eyes. ”Don't make any wish now, Tesoro. We'll celebrate this again- in leisure.” Turning my head, I glanced at my husband. He never ceased to amaze with his thoughts.

”I wish for us to remain always together, happily.” The words I said took me by surprise. Why would I wish for something like that when he clearly told me not to make a wish? The moisture pooling in my eyes also made me worried.

The lips pressing on my forehead provided a sense of relief. ”We'll always be together no matter what,” Eshan replied as his lips peppered small kisses all over my face.

I giggled suddenly feeling ticklish with his affection.

His mobile went off again. Giving a glare to the buzzing machine we rushed to quickly finish our little celebration which could have turned into a memorable moment which now had to be a rushed affair. How unfortunate!

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”Argh! I miss him.” I punched the cushion in my lap. It had not been a complete day to his departure yet, and I'd started missing Eshan like crazy. After he left last night, I could not fall asleep no matter how much I tried.

I stayed awake, glancing at the gift he had left behind. He had specifically asked me not to open it. The curious side of me wanted to take a quick glance. However, with much effort, I stopped myself. He must have his reasons for it.

Fortune silently laid on the mattress as I punched the cushions in frustration. It was nearing noon, and I had not done anything yet. I just sat listlessly in the living room. I had called him twice, but his mobile came switched off.

For some odd reasons, I felt uneasy. As if something was going to happen. I had the same feeling yesterday. It was not that prominent, but now I could feel it strongly. Above that, my left eye kept twitching.

As if on the cue, the doorbell rang out.

Who could be at this time?

We barely had any visitors. I decided to check through the CCTV monitor first before I opened the door. Eshan had left a bunch of instructions last night. Who knew which one would come handy at a time like this.

Stunned, my eyes widened in a shock at the sight of a woman standing outside.

Hurriedly, I opened up the door. I could not let her wait up outside anymore. I had no idea why did she suddenly come to our place, but I could not let my shock mess up things.

”Mother-in-law. Please come inside,” I greeted the woman standing outside. She was not a stranger, but the mother of my husband. After our marriage, this was the first time I had seen her. At that time as things happened in a rush, we had not gotten any time to get closer. Maybe, this time we could bond well.

Though deep down my heart was in mess at her sudden arrival. I did not know how to handle people that to when I did not know them well.

”Eshan is not at home. He's on a business trip,” I added when I saw her searching gaze. She had not said a single word since the moment I opened the door for her. Even her eyes did not glance at me. That was weird.

Suddenly, the bad feeling in my heart was rising again...