Chapter 53: chapter 53

He woke up after five hours of nap, it became evening. He sat on the couch, rubbing his eyes. I sat near him, offering coffee"Hey!" I kissed his neck."I had a weird dream, that my mother is dead and we are conducting a funeral for her. My Dad finally regrets his actions and let me go from his grasp".I bit my lower lip, "Umm...Chris?""What?" He looked at me.I didn't know how to say this is the truth. He understood my facial reaction and asked tiredly, "That was not a dream, wasn't it?""Yeah, it happened really fast" I rubbed his neck.He went back into silent mode. After few seconds, I spoke, "Do you need anything?"He shook his head, "No, I'm fine. It's just...I still couldn't believe that she left. Last week we were arguing do hard and she ordered me to come back to acting. Do...do you think I made her...?"I know where this is heading. I closed his mouth before he can say that, "No...No...Chris...don't ever do that. Don't make yourself guilty. Trust me, you have nothing to do with this"."You sure?" He asked me in a voice that asked me to assure him."Yes, I am" I kissed his lips, "You didn't do anything wrong".He hugged me, burying his head on my shoulder, "I know that she...she...never did anything good to me...but...she is my Mother...so is it right to be sorry for her, yes?" His voice trembled."Yes, of course, Chris" I patted the back of his head, "It shows how good a guy you are. So, it's nothing wrong with it"."Ana, can I ask you one thing?""Anything"."Please, don't go before me. I'll be devastated as like my father was. I'll...I'll completely forget how to live".I cupped his cheeks bringing me from his shoulders, "I swear that I won't leave you first" I kissed his forehead.He closed his eyes and touched my hand, "Thank you" he kissed me again and brought me into his chest.Few minutes went in silence until the doorbell interrupted, "That must be Jason, he said he'll stop by this evening" I stood up adjusting my t-shirt.He wiped his face and sipped his coffee. I opened the door, Jason and his wife, Amy stood in their black dresses. They both gave me a warm hug and went to meet Chris. While they two spoke, I and Amy came to the kitchen to prepare coffee for them."Well, this is kind of bummer" Amy spoke, "It's sudden. How is Mr. Rovan holding up?""He is devastated and worse than Chris"."I can understand. They are inseparable for what...30 years".I nodded. We had some talk until We prepared coffee and we came back to Chris and Jason. I handed them coffee, taking seats opposite to them. After few seconds, Jason asked me, "So, what you've decided, Ana?"Chris looked at me with confusion, "What decision?"I sighed, "Jason wants me to take over Collins magazine".Soon, his face turned into a smile, "Please tell me that you are saying yes?""Umm...I don't want this"."But, why?" Amy asked."I just don't wanna have take or handle anything which has his name"."Ana" Jason places his coffee cup on the table, "First of all, it's not only his. My father too worked for that and invested in it. He cheated and took over it. Second, I bought that back proving to the court about his forgeries, and third, I cannot manage mine and this at the same time. So, I want you and Jamie to take care of it. I'm giving you full responsibility, you can do whatever you want. Because you are one of the few people I can trust with it".I still remained reluctant, "But...still, I don't think...""Jason, she will do it. You can have my words" Chris interrupted."Chris, what...?"He stopped me, "Ana, you are doing it and Jason, give her some time she'll do this," he said clearly."She can take how much time she wants. I just needed her, yes and that's it" Jason smiled, "If everything goes well, she can own it".After an hour, they left. I bursted out at Chris, "Christopher! Are you crazy? How can you say that I'll do this? Do you have any idea what this is...?""Ssh...Ana...I trust you. You can do this" he said confidently."But...but what if I mess up? This is a huge responsibility and if I do this...I'll be very busy until I became comfortable and settle in this"."I know...I know" he assured and cupped my cheeks, "Look into my eyes and say that you don't really need this".Fuck! He really knows about my mind, "Fine! I need this. I have a feeling that I can do this" I admitted."See? It's easy" he hitted my forehead with his, "Trust your gut, definitely, you'll succeed. I caught the glimpse of your eyes shining when Jason said the offer. At that moment, I've decided you should go for it no matter what. Besides, you are not alone. You have that stupid Jason and Jamie with you in this and if you screw up, I can assure you'll find a way to fix it up"."So, I can take this? Even though if it keeps you away from me for few days?" I looked at him.I shrugged his shoulders, "I'll find some hobby".I hugged him, "I love you, thanks for this"."Anytime" he inhaled the scent of my hair."After discussing it with Jamie, I'll say okay to him".He chuckled, "That's my girl".The next day morning, I stood in Jamie's cabin explaining about Jason's offer, "So, what do you think, Jamie?""Are you sure that Jason is not pranking us?"I rolled my eyes, "No, because he is not you".He hugged me and swirled around, "Are you kidding asking me this? I mean, Duh! Do you even know me? Of course, I'm an idiot"."I know...I know...I just wanted an official statement"."But, what about this? You know we can't handle both"."Yeah, I know and you know what my decision will be" I smiled."Hand it to our friends," we both said in chorus and laughed."How come you are not my life partner?" I asked him."Sorry, that was already taken by Mac"."I know. So, whom do you think can handle the pressure and take this on the right path?""I think Aaron and Jake"."I've considered Aaron too. But, Alex is my other Choice"."Then, let's see who is worthy of it".We informed our friends about this offer, they were happy about this and we assured them we'll try to combine the magazine as soon as we could. Until then, we need someone to manage this and we chose Aaron, Jake, and Alex.They are happy about this. We also ensured all their salary will be increased in few months, that made them more happier.After handling all the procedures, I came back home at 8. As soon as I entered the apartment, I smelled Meatball and Ravioli. Chris was inside the kitchen in his black polo t-shirt and shorts singing with Little and Roger. They sat on the floor listening to him.I smiled and asked, "What's my Man is cooking?"He looked happy to see me, "Hey, sweetheart!" He kissed my forehead,  "When you came?""Just now, what are you doing with the boys?" I kissed Litte and Roger's forehead."I thought my lady will be tired with the stuff in the office. So, I prepared the dinner"."Aww...that's so sweet you. Let me shower and join you guys"."Okay, come soon".I kissed him and went to shower. When I came back wearing my night suit, he had already set up the table in the deck, "Welcome" he spreaded his arms."I can't thank you enough for this".We both took seats near to each other."So, you called Dad?""Yeah" he poured wine for me, "He is doing good. Surprisingly he spoke, that as he cares for me"."Good to know".We finished our dinner with gigglings and mockings. He asked how it went with the office, I explained it to him, he looked at me proudly.After dinner, we both looked at the stars in the sky while I leaned my back against his chest and he wrapped his arms around my neck. Little and Roger slept near us on the floor.A gentle breeze fell on us and it made my hair dance for it. He adjusted my bangs and asked me huskily in the ear, " Seriously, Ana where the hell you've been all this time?"I smiled, "I can ask the same".He placed his chin on my head and wrapped both his arms around me, "Ana?""Mmm...what?""I think where my passion is and I know what I love to do".