Twisted Destiny...

34. Dinner Night

3 weeks later ~

After lots of thoughts, my family planned a dinner night with Maddie and Evan. Both of us were busy and I was not agreeing on meeting him. Call me a coward, but I did not have any energy left in me. But I am also happy. Ali, my sister is here with me. She has some event to attend soon. I couldn't be more thankful. Atleast I will have a company. It's been long I have met her.
Don't know how this evening will turn out. I know I have to talk to him, sooner or later. But throughout the day, the only feeling I had was numbness. No expression on my face.

Evening

I hear the knocking of our door. Knowing mom is busy in the kitchen and dad probably wants me to open the door, I sighed and put up a happy expression on my face. Don't be nervous. Just open the door and smile at them.
I opened our wooden doors and there they were. I looked at them for a minute when I felt two pair of hands on my waist, and the next thing I know, I was pulled into a warm, comforting hug. I hugged her back and rested my head on her and sighed.

" you look beautiful my child" she whispered near my ear and we pulled out of the hug. I turned back to greet him. Maddie was already inside whereas we were looking at each other in silence. He slightly smiled and handed me a beautiful boquet of roses. They were so beautiful. With tiny droplets of water they looked surreal.

" Hope you like them" he suddenly said with his deep voice. I couldn't help but smile back at him.

" Thank you... Evan" I told him quickly and lead him inside our house.

.......

We are already on our table. Evan sitting right in front of me. And Ali sitting beside me. My parents and Maddie are talking about their old school days. And I was sitting their awkwardly. Numerous thoughts running inside my head. Suddenly the dining table looks beautiful. I felt a hand on my shoulder and looked at Ali.

" You look nervous. Why are you sweating" she asked frowning.
I did not know what to tell. She understood my silence and did not talk further.

" Evan, Lena... Why don't guys catch up. You are going to get married. Atleast get to know each other well, right Lucas" Maddie said all of a sudden making my face drain it's color.

" She is right. Lena, help Evan. Talk to him don't be shy now" oh dad. You too? Having no choice we both got up.

Ali patted my thigh and showed me a thumbs up. I rolled my eyes. Where am I supposed to go now?

I smiled at Evan who returned one back. Walking forward we both went to my room. It has a very big balcony with nice city view.

The night view so mesmerizing. The cold breeze hit our face. We stayed there without talking to each other, sitting near a small picnic table which was my comfort spot.

For a long time none of us tried to begin a conversation. I looked at him and found he was already looking at me. The awkwardness just increased.

He suddenly sighed and rested his hand on the table.

" How have you been Elena" he asked me with a slight smile. How am I supposed to answer this.

" Fine.." and there my voice cracked. What kind of reply is that.

" You don't have to hesitate here. It's just me. And we know each other well" he smiled sadly and told me.

Yes, we know each other. Those memories are still glued in my brain. I started getting angry then. Some of the things he said flooded back in my mind.

" Indeed, we know each other. How can I forget you." I snapped at him. He must not have expected this, leading him to drop that smile.

" Uh - I am so sorry Lena. For what happened back then. Honestly I don't have any explanation" he scratched the back of his neck.

" Sorry, I shouldn't have raised my voice like that" I said all of a sudden feeling guilty. By his actions, he has clearly changed.

" No its ok. I wonder how you agreed on this. Getting married to me. You hated me" he chuckled slightly.

" What you did back then, was too bad." sigh " let's not talk about that. We are going to tie the knot soon, and we should know how to adjust"

He was about to tell something when I cut him off
" we will just get married on the paper. I don't think you want me to interfere in your life. I seriously don't know how this is going to happen, but for your mom you have to do this. I hope you understand"

He looked dumbfounded.

Evan's POV
I did not expect her to say that. Or did I? But she did not even give me a chance to speak my opinion. Guess I deserved it.
But I cannot give up again, specially when this time we will vow to live together forever. I cannot let this go in vain.

We haven't even made small talks and she put her conditions already. But it's ok. Atleast she did not ask me to convince my mom to break this 'deal'. The word sounds like a business contract. But this will turn out much more better. I just know it.

" Ok Lena. As you wish." at this point I did not know what to say. I didn't want to upset her, but maybe its not the time I tell her about my feelings. She most likely not understand now.

I have a better plan.

End of Evan's POV ~

He did not even try to talk back. What are his thoughts about this. Maybe he wants the same. I smirked hiding my disappointment. What did I wish? Will he have some kind of feelings for me?
Clearly there was none. Maybe he has changed and will leave me alone. I don't expect him to try to make this marriage work. It will fail. And if I fall for him, he will break me again.

With that being said, we stayed there in silence before deciding to walk back in the house.

" Ah my children, had a nice talk? " wiggling her eyebrows Maddie said. She seems much more cheerful than before.

" Yes mom. We had a great time." Evan looked at me and I nodded.

" Then we will take our leave Mr. And Mrs. Rossie. You know these kids are busy all the time. So we have to arrange everything. I don't have much time left, and I want everything to be perfect. The last thing I want is my children to be happy" she came closer and carrased my cheeks.
" we will decide a wedding day soon. Don't try to run away" she said which finally put a genuine smile on my face.