IF ONLY

ACE

"The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained"

FLASHBACK

We reached home. The doctor came and checked Rose. He said , she's exhausted and tired out. She needs rest. I don't get why she overworked herself. I will ask her about that later. 

She looks so calm and peaceful while sleeping. I could sit and keep watching her for the whole day without even blinking an eyelid.I am scared that someone might take her away from me in that second when I blink. 

No. She's the first thing I have cared for so much my whole life and I dont plan on losing her. I couldn't afford to do that though I am a billionaire. I am going to protect her from the whole world and I will do that at all costs.

Oh she's moving. I think she's waking up.

ROSE : Hey , that felt good. Oh hi Ace. Wait where are we ??

ACE : Hello Rose, you fainted in the library so I brought you here. This is my place. The doctor came and checked you. He said that your body got too exhausted. Are you fine now ??

ROSE : Ya, am good. Thank You Ace ,this really means a lot to me.

ACE : Please take care of yourself Rose, you scared me there.

ROSE : Sorry.

ACE : Okay

ROSE : So , I guess I should be going now. The shop won't run itself,  though I would have loved to stay.

ROSE : Hey hey , don't make that face. Well as a thankyou for taking care of me , how about we bunk school tomorrow and go out ? Will that be okay with you ??

ACE : A day out ? Yes , that would be good.

ROSE : Bye Ace. See you tomorrow. Lets meet at the little coffee shop a few metres away from school ? Does that sound alright with you ?

ACE : Yes , that would be good Rose. Bye Ang - Rose

ROSE : Byeeee

I am looking forward to tomorrow. Did Rose just ask me out on a date ?? No , I am being delusional. She was just returning the favour.

But whatever reason it was , I don't care. Her happiness is all that matters and even I am excited.

Now to call Mr.Leo ,

ACE : Hey Mr. Leo my friend just left. Could you please follow her and make sure she reaches home safe ?

MR.LEO : Sure ,Ace . By the way was that your girlfriend ? You both look perfect together. When you said friend , I thought it was a guy but to my suprise it turned out to be a girl. 

ACE : What ! Mr.Leo she is not my girlfriend. She just wanted to help me with school work and I couldn't deny her because I needed to catch up.

MR.LEO: Ya , sure. The genius ,all - knowing "ACE" had to catch up. But on a serious note , Ace. I have noticed so many  changes in you  in these two weeks that I haven't noticed your whole life. And believe me , we left no stones unturned while trying to bring  you out of your shell. But that girl has done something that the most experienced psychologists and doctors couldn't do. And I bet my life on it that you both are meant to be. 

MR.LEO: I have seen the way you look at her. The way your eyes soften and you become gentle. You have never looked at anyone like that till today except um .. no leave it. What I am saying is , dont lose the key to your happiness. She's your key. Keep her safe. Bye Ace.

Woah. For the first time in my life , Mr.Leo became all serious. He has always been jolly and go-lucky. But , Mr.Leo, the first time I set my eyes on her , my soul and heart already knew that she was mine. Just my brain took a little time.

Don't you worry Mr.Leo. I will protect my Angel. I will not lose her like I lost her.