"What's all this?" Logan asked just as I saw Natasha and Erica in front of the table full of cooked meal. Since they are on break after guarding the boys--- Elora who was feeling a bit better after her and Logan had talked joined me outside to change shifts with them.
"A farewell dinner." Erica said as Elora and I exchange a look. We were just about to prepare dinner when we got here and saw that they already did and Logan joined us because he wanted to get a drink.
"You guys..." Elora said covering her mouth with both of her hands as she sobs. I pat her back as she began to cry. This might just be the hormones but Elora has always been the emotional one ever since before.
"I know Logan and I had our differences which affected the whole group and I even made things worse for you for taking away the privilege that every future parent should had after what I did." she said clearing her throat, "But I want to apologize for what happened. I was scared and worried for my family. I know it doesn't justify my actions but please accept this peace offering."
Elora didn't say anything but just nodded before running towards the both of them and giving them a huge embrace. I just stand there smiling at them as they turned their attention to Logan who was just beside me. He just nodded at the both of them as he made his way to the kitchen to get his drink. I think that's a guy's thing for making nice.
I just left the girls as I made my way outside bumping into Aspen who was about to open the door when I came out. We just nodded at each other as we separate ways but before he closed the door I then recalled something that I wanted to ask him.
"What is it?" he asked after I called his name. His back still facing me as he held on the door handle.
"What did you tell him that made him agree?" I didn't have to tell who I was referring to because he knows who it was. He is the only one who I had spoken to about Elora.
"That I'd stay too if he stays."
I furrowed my brows, "Why would you stay?"
Logan and Aspen are best friends of course they'd stick together. But he was the one who was very adamant that we should leave and now he wants to stay? Even if he knows that in the first place this issue involves him and Logan, what made him change his thought?
That is then he turned around and for a brief moment our eyes met, "Just like him I also have a responsibility."
"And what's that?" because with the short moment that I met Aspen I couldn't think of what 'responsibility' he was talking about besides the company which would've been the reason to prioritize us leaving.
"It's something that I wanted to do even if I don't really have to."
That doesn't sound like a 'responsibility,' "Why?"
"Because I care about 'that' person." his gaze is intense as he looked at me without saying anything before walking away as I stood there as confused as ever.
I just ignored Aspen shaking my head as I made my way downstairs to start helping with the wall.
"Hey, Myla!" Jaden greeted as I smiled at him, "Should you be walking around? You were just injured."
I smiled lightly I still pain a bit of pain every now and then but I am mostly fine, "I'm good. What can I help you guys with?"
Jaden and Sebastian exchanged a look but just shrugged. Jaden just cocked a brow before returning his attention to me, "Do you know how to use a hammer?"
I rolled my eyes, "Of course. Back in middle school it was one of our electives."
I cringe when I mentioned the words as memories began to flood my mind. I had to fake a smile so the boys won't see but I can feel my hands started to shake. Thankfully it looks like they didn't even notice it.
