Chapter Two

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"You scared the shit out of me last night, so forgive me if I don't want to hear fine as an answer."
I rubbed my eyes, hoping it would keep the burning tears away. The warm water of the shower had finally calmed the tears, but the thought of Noah walking away brought them back.
"What do you want to hear? That I'm exhausted? Terrified? Confused? That all I want to do is rest my head on your chest and sleep for hours, but that's not going to happen because you're leaving me?"
"Yes," he said quickly, then just as quick said, "No. Everything but the last part." He paused. "Echo, how could you think I would leave you? How can you doubt how I feel?"
"Because," I said as I felt the familiar twisting in my stomach.
"You saw me lose it. You saw me almost go insane."
The muscles in his shoulders visibly tensed.
"I watched you battle against the worst memory of your life and I watched you win. Make no mistake, Echo. I battled right beside you. You need to find some trust in me ... in us."
Noah inhaled and slowly let the air out. His stance softened and so did his voice.
"If you're scared, tell me. If you need to cry and scream, then do it. And you sure as hell don't walk away from us because you think it would be better for me. Here's the reality, Echo: I want to be by your side. If you want to go to the mall stark naked so you can show the world your scars, then let me hold your hand. If you want to see your mom, then tell me that, too. I may not always understand, but damn, baby, I'll try."

― ,Katie McGarry, Pushing the Limits

Nick's POV (Unedited)

I arrived at the Fifty's Bar at what Luke mentioned when he called me, right after we landed in Boston. I asked Xander if he's going to attend, but he refused because he's tired.

"Oh... Excuses..." I smiled, thought that my best friend already smitten by a woman for the second time.

I slid out of my car and already saw Luke sitting at the bar counter with his other two friends.. I took in and strides towards them.

"Luke.." I called and wave my hand in his direction.

He then stood up and strode towards me..

Nick... He greeted and smiled.. Where is Xander? He asked and look outside.

Uh... He's not with me.. He told me and he's sorry that he can't come because he have something important to do. I grinned and taps my hand on his shoulder.

Oh... Okay.. Do you know Kassandra William, the only daughter of Mr. William?

Yeah.. What about her? I asked, quite seriously.

I heard rumors and even in the news that Xander is engaged to her. Is that really true? He asked.

I smiled mischievously and nodded as a sign of yes to his question.

Oh... Really? I thought he didn't want to tie up into marriage.. He chuckled..

Yeah.... That's what I'm thinking, too.. I answer and laugh..

By the way, why we are here in this not so famous bar? I thought we're going to celebrate your bachelor party in your penthouse? It's already 11:30 PM and the party isn't started yet.. I asked as I look at my watch..

Yeah.. That's what I planned at first Nick, but I change my mind.. I don't want to look haggard in my wedding day... He chuckled.. In fact, I only want to get along with you and other friends in businesses.. He stated simply. .

Yeah, you also have a point there.. I grinned. My friend who's a known playboy are now deeply in love with a woman.. I teased and chuckled..

Yeah... Martha changed me, Nick and I don't know how to live a life without her. She completed me. But, now for sure you will just tease me. Sooner or later you will experience this when you already found the woman you want to live in your whole life.. He stated.

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