LOST IN LOVE 🌡️

37/THE WAIT

ETORIA

For the past week since I woke up in my room I haven't seen Adrik , I only got to reach him over a few texts but he never tells me what he is doing or where he is , I have no idea what he is up to

I just hoped and prayed so far that he is alright and he gets the justice without any trouble but for now I will just do what I know how to do best , I had to cook since Mr. Harlem is at home today I have no choice but to cook.

I made my way into the kitchen and with music in my ears , Etoria's magic was being woven

-----Several Minutes Later

" Mr. Harlem , breakfast is ready " I said softly to Mr. Harlem in his study but I watched him heave a deep sigh and remove his glasses then I saw it , he was in tears

" Sir !" I exclaimed going into the study completely and when I reached his table he was already in a full sobbing session

"Sir , why are you crying ?" I asked concerned and hoping he'd confine in my and not bottle up his emotions

" What do you mean why am I crying !?, I am all alone now , first my wife left me and now my daughter too whom am I eating for , they are all gone , am alone in this mansion , nothing nothing " He said half yelling and sniffing

" Sir ,you are not alone , I am here and I know I may not be here for long but am still here besides your wife may have left you but never forget she left you with a gem".

"Selena ,she may be married now but she had the title of a daughter first , she will always be with you, maybe not physically but that's why there is love , she resides in your heart because you love her so she would never leave you as long as you love her , sir ".

" I don't think you want to leave Selena alone in this world cause if you stop eating it will affect your health and then what , so please for Selena come and have breakfast "

I said pleading to his heart to stop being stubborn otherwise he will grow depressed and all his dreams will shatter

" Thank you my dear" Mr. Harlem said fixing himself up and making round , around the table

" Your welcome sir " I said but I didn't expect him to open up his arms to me

" Come , my dear" He said making me realize it wasn't my imagination so I willed myself to move and for the first time since I started working in the Harlem mansion

Mr. Harlem gave me a hug , a fatherly hug though I have always seen him as a father figure ,he showed affection to me , I was over the clouds but composed myself as we made our way to the dining table to have breakfast

-----Hours Later

My advice paid off , Mr. Harlem went out to have fun with a few friends and an happy he decided to , it would help lift his spirits

I wondered I always lift people's spirits but the one person who can lift mine seems to be avoiding me but I just didn't want to think about it too much

I promised to not drown myself in thoughts again so I willed my feet towards my room but I stopped in my track when my phone rang

" Hello Adrik, Adrik" I said frantically

" Mii Shiorum" I heard the voice that calmed my heart

" How are you? , I have called you God knows how many times , are you avoiding me?, please just talk to me " I said already breaking down to my knees in tears

" Am fine Etoria, I would never avoid you ,come to the address I send to your phone okay , see you soon Mii Shiorum" He said and cut the call , I was still processing his words ,he wasn't avoiding me then why?