If only it was FOREVER | ✓

Chapter 23

"I loved your for a thousand years. And I'll love your for a thousand more."

                                                                                                                  ~Thousand years, Christinna Perri     

It was almost an hour and I still couldn't find James. Where had he gone? I thought of calling Cara but then I felt that she would panic too much and even may get angry and yell at James. So I didn't.

"Hello princess!" I turned around instantly to find James standing on the door with a bag in his hand. A bag of Sherri Hill? What?

"James! Where did you go without even informing me?" 

"Oh Ash! Why were you crying? Where on earth will I go without you? I had left a note on the dining table. Actually, I  had gone to help you out."

"To help me?"

"Yes. I told you Ash. If you don't tell me a thing that doesn't mean I won't ever come to know." He smirked.

"What are you saying James?"

"See this bag? It's the thing you were going to ask someone to bring for you. I thought why shouldn't I be that someone and so I had gone to collect this."

What? He knew about all this? How? I hadn't spoken about this with anyone.

"Oh Ash! Don't put so much pressure on your little brain. I had heard you talking with Mr. Anderson, Mr. Pettyfer and even right now too. The first two time it was accidental but today I did it deliberately. I am sorry if you didn't like it."

"Oh no James. It's completely fine. I am sorry for not telling you. I thought of doing it all by myself as I wanted to be the reason behind her happiness. But I guess I could have told you."

"Ash, I was just joking. I know how special you want that day to be and I know you want to do it by yourself. And I am not angry if you didn't tell me. Don't be so scared."

"Did you pay the money as well?" 

"No. I didn't. They said to take the money from you only. Anyways, why were you crying ma'am? Did you think somebody kidnapped me? " He giggled.

"Umm....that thing did come to mind but then I thought it wasn't practical. I was crying because I couldn't find you. And my head was aching too much."

"Oh! Shit! I am so sorry Ash! I just forgot about your head. I should have directly told you. I am really very sorry Ash. Are you okay now? Does it still hurt?" 

"Calm down James. I feel better now. You don't have to say sorry. It was me who started thinking weird things. And I am glad....."

Before I could finish my sentence, James' lips landed on mine. At first, I couldn't comprehend what happened but then I could sense my knees trembling and my body convulsing. Fortunately, his hand was supporting my back which prevented me from collapsing. His cold lips and his warm touch made my body shiver. My hands intermingled in his hairs. His grip further tightened around my waist. I was, now, completely in his arms. My feet were not touching the ground and my entire body was in contact with his. My body was reacting to his touch and I had goosebumps all over my body. 

"I love you Ash. And I won't let you go till I am alive." He said.

Both of us were out of breath. i was still in his arms, trying to gain some strength to speak.

"I love you too James. And I am not leaving you at any point of time." 

He was sad. There was something that made him unhappy and scared. 

"James? What is it dear? Why are you...sad?"

"Ash, promise me you won't leave me. No matter what happens, we'll fight the situation together."

"James. Baby I promise you that I am all yours till my last breath. If I have you by my side, I am not afraid of facing any problem. Trust me. Nothing is gonna separate us. Nothing."

He hugged me tighter. I don't know what he was thinking. It felt bad to see him this way...scared. I wish everything was fine.

*******

"I am coming now. Ready?"

I slowly and gradually went inside the dad's room first as it was nearer. I took the support of the walls to walk. 

We were playing the blindfold game. It was 5 PM now. We had our lunch, watched a movie and we had even gone to visit Mr. Anderson. James at first didn't want to take me out. But he eventually agreed. 

James was hiding and it was my turn to find him.

"James? I know you are hiding here. Beware. If I catch you, then I won't be sleeping with you tonight. I'll go and sleep with Cara."

I looked for him all around my dad's room but he wasn't there. Next, I went to my room but I couldn't find him there as well. Now the only place left was downstairs. So I decided to go down. Just then I felt a hand around my wrist.

"Ash! What are you doing?" 

Cara. It was Cara.

I took off my blindfolds. She was standing there in front of me. Her face was red with anger. 

"Hey Cara. We were playing games. Wanna pl...."

"What the f**k? You are not well. You know that very well. And you were gonna walk downstairs with this strap over your eyes? Are you insane? Where is James? JAMES!"

Oh god. Cara was so angry. But is this game the only reason behind her anger?

"Cara calm down. Please do not yell at James. It was me who forced him to play."

"Cara? When did you come back? Are you okay?"

"James! Didn't I ask you to take care of her? What were you thinking when you decided to agree to play this game? She was just going to walk downstairs with this blindfold. Do I need to tell you what could have happened had she been a bit careless?" She was not talking. She was yelling. I don't remember when I had seen her this angry.

"I am sorry Cara. It's just she wanted to play and..... I am sorry. I shouldn't have agreed. And Ash, didn't we decide that we'll be hiding only upstairs? Why were you going down?"

"I couldn't find you."

"Enough now. James, did you give her medicines to her?"

"Yes."

"All of them?"

"Yes."

"Okay." She took a deep breath and calmed herself.

"What is it Cara? You don't seem to be fine. Is everything alright?" I asked.

"Ash....." She had tears in her eyes by now.

"Cara, why are you crying sweetie?" 

"Ash, I and...." She started crying now.

"What is it Cara?" James asked.

"We broke up. Jay and I broke up."

Ugh! A breakup again? Let's see what happens next. But hey you, don't be a silent reader please! Do vote and comment to lemme know. Thank you so much. :)