Chapter 36: chapter 36

The seawater, a vibrant blend of blues and greens is shimmering in the sunlight. The roaring waves are crashing against the shore leaving behind a trail of foaming bubbles that dissolves into the wet sand. There aren't many people on the beach, I don't know if it's because the island is private or something. Only a group of surfers resting on the sand with boards by their side and some couples taking walks together along the shore.I sit on a rock on the water's edge, my legs dangling and occasionally brushing against the gentle spray of foamy waves.The surrounding is beautiful yet the stillness in my mind won't go away. I've so much going in my head right now and I don't know where to start and sort things out in order. I've to make up my mind and take a decision but it's so foggy. I don't know what to do.Everything seems so unreal. It feels like a bad dream where I lost my baby and my lover sent me away to his friend who ends up trying to force himself on me. But no matter what it's a reality. A cruel reality that came crashing down on me all at once. I can neither escape it nor can I leave it behind. Blinking away the well-up tears, I take a deep breath and turn to look at Liam who is standing a few metres away from me, throwing stones at the water. I know he is probably trying to gather some strength to talk with me. When I told him I remembered everything and he don't have to act anymore, he was so shocked. He immediately averted his eyes away from me. I wondered why Rodas haven't told him already. But what I'm more curious about is how Liam came in contact with Rodas again and started looking after me. Didn't he cut ties with me? Rodas can tell me the answer but I don't want to talk to him right now. I watch Liam walk away from the shore, I do not call for him. He would talk when he wants to.I continue watching the waves and the surfers who are now wading out into the water with their boards tucked under their arms. I flinch when I feel a freezing thing suddenly make contact with my right cheek. I wipe my cheeks and then notice Liam standing beside me with cold drink cans in his hands. He offers me one and I take it.He gives me a small smile before sitting beside me.We watch the sea in silence while drinking cold drinks and the more times it goes, the more awkward I feel.So I clear my throat."How are you?" "I'm sorry!" We speak at the same time. I let out an awkward laugh. "I'm sorry!" He repeats."I didn't hold any grudges against you... Don't be sorry," I say."But I'm really Sorry..." He says. "For everything I did to you," I put the empty can beside me and stretch my arms. "It's ok, Liam" He lies down on the rock with his eyes closed."I tried reaching for you after a month but I just couldn't gather my courage. How can I show my face to you? I thought. Then time passed and I gave up trying. When the culprit was found... I felt even more guilty and Ashamed"  "You know I wouldn't have minded even if you came back after a year Liam," He stays silent.I turn to look at him."When did you meet Rodas again?" I finally ask him."I was working in the same hospital as a surgeon where you got admitted. I requested to do your surgery. That was the least I could do to make up for the things I did to you. Honestly, I felt relieved when you didn't recognise me. That way I could take care of you without feeling any guilty." Liam says.I look toward the open sea again. I take in a deep breath and out. It's gonna take time to heal, I understand but I feel glad Liam is by my side now. "Once we go back... I want to visit Mom and Dad and offer them flowers!" I tell him.Liam gets up."Of course," he replies.I smile at him and he opens his arms while giving me his cheeky smile. I really missed him.We share a warm hug."I'm so sorry," he mumbles again."It's ok, Dummy!"-----------------------Rodas gets up from the chair and rushes to me as soon as I enter the room. "Where have you been?" He asks in his demanding voice. I ignore him and drink water from the bottle. "Elora?" "I don't want to talk to you Rodas," I tell him straight before entering the bathroom. He follows me and stands at the door watching me with burning green eyes. I face my back toward him. Too tired to tell him to get away from there. He wouldn't listen anyway. Then in a few moments, I jump slightly feeling his hard chest bumping against my back. His body looms over me as he whispers near my ears, "Then let's not talk"I gulp, feeling my heart jumping in my chest and the heat radiating from my ears. It's been a while. This thrilling sensation. Whenever Rodas touches my body. He removes some of the hair from my nape and kisses it, sending electricity up my spine. I close my eyes when I feel him moving in front of me. His lips land on my both eyes and then trail along my jaw. I flinch, startled by the feeling of his lips capturing mine. I couldn't resist. Our tongues move in a slow enticing swirl.I open my eyes when he pulls away and finds him looking at me softly.I should be mad at him right now yet I'm melting in front of him completely.His rough palms cover my cheeks and his green eyes twinkle, brimming with love."I love you," he says softly.I didn't know I had been wanting to hear these three words so eagerly until I hear him say them."I love you..." He whispers before connecting our lips again.