Two Worlds Apart

Chapter 90

Eric's POV•

Was I relaxed? No

Was I worried? No

Was it about Courtney? Yes

I knew I wasn't obligated to send her a gift and I knew we were still in a rough place, but why was I expecting a response from her?

"Eric!"

"Yeah yeah?" I was pulled out of my train of thought by Daniel

"Have you been paying attention?"

I stare at him a bit "To?"

He sighs and picks up his phone

"I'm... I'm sorry, bro... I'm just a bit...."

"Absentminded" he completes "what's going on? You've been like that since I got here"

I sigh, gently rubbing my hands on my knee

"It's about Courtney. I never got a response about her gift.... don't know if she liked it or not"

"Oh" he looks down before looking up at me again "did you confirm that it go delivered to her place?"

"Yes, I did. I didn't put my name though because I felt she wouldn't open it if she knew it was from me. What if she threw it out?"

"Of course not" Daniel immediately said "maybe she's been busy, you know how serious MFE takes their fashion show. Just give it some time"

I let out a sigh and nod, picking up my glass and taking a sip

"How's Jane?"

I turn to him then then back to the TV "she's alright"

"Anything new with you guys?"

I frown "how do you mean?"

He adjusts in his seat "the press keeps talking about you guys so I assumed you had a plan of finalizing things"

I raise a brow "finalizing? Like getting into a relationship with her? I don't know if that's a good idea"

"Why not"

"I'm over Courtney to an extent....but I not in love with Jane. Yes, she's nice and compliments me in a lot of ways, but there are not feelings....at least not right now" I explain to him.

It wasn't that I couldn't ask Jane out or further our relationship, but I was first of all currently too busy for distractions and I couldn't seem to find any attachment or attractions towards her.....my life is a complicated mess.

"What if your mum tries to push it though...you know it's not beyond what she can do"

I shake my head "Barbara Martinez lost access to my relationship life after she broke Courtney and I up"

"But she's Barbara Martinez and your mum, she'll always have a say"

"Not this time"

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Courtney's POV•

I thought I had missed sewing so much while I was at the hospital, but since I got back....I haven't turned on that sewing machine. I've been unable to move away from Natalie. I've just been stuck playing with her. There was this new attachment I got towards her and I couldn't help it.

She was lying on her back and staring at the ceiling, moving her body and eyes often rapidly. She was so cute and her smile eased my stress a lot and I didn't want to be away from her. I was lying in front of her, tickling her and watched her as she giggled.

While I played with her, I couldn't help staring at her eyes...those grey eyes had me so captivated, it reminded me so much about Eric. It's been two days since I opened his gift and I was yet to speak with him. I turned my gaze to my baby and her eyes, her beautiful smile, even her look prompted me to pick up my phone and place the call.

"Courtney Jones" Daniel said, I could hear the smile in his voice

A grin forms on my face "Daniel Grey, how're you doing?"

"I'm doing great, Hope you're resting well"

"I am actually, thank you. Um...are you with Eric? I was wondering if I can talk to him"

"Sure, I'll get him for you"

I hear background noises for a little while before It dead down and the next voice I heard was Eric's

"Courtney?"

I take in a deep breath "Hi, Eric, how're you?"

"I'm alright, can't complain....and you?"

I shrug "I'm doing really well. I've been away for a while so I didn't get your gift on time. I got it two days ago but didn't know if I should call"

"Oh...you went on a trip?" He asked me

"You could say that"

I heard him say 'ohh' before, drowning in silence afterwards

"Thank you so much though....for the gifts, I really really appreciate it; wasn't even expecting it"

"Just thought to do something nice for you....even with all the tension"

Yes, I could still feel the tension between us. It wasn't as bad as before.

"Think it's a bit okay now" I point out

"How're you though? How're you preparing for the fashion show?" He sounded interested

Was he actually interested in starting a conversation?

"Everything.... everything's going well actually, it's hectic though; we have a lot going on"

"Hope you don't feel anxious or scared?" He suddenly asked

I remain quiet for a while; come to think of, I was scared....very scared

"I am actually" I confess "It's my first fashion show and all" I shrug

"Gloria's been so excited about it. That's all she talks about at this point"

I chuckle inwardly "can't blame her though, it's our 10th anniversary and biggest fashion show"

He chuckles "she's excited because it's you, not because it's going to be grand....she just can't wait to see you"

I could literally feel my heart melt. I didn't deserve the friends I had made during my time with Eric because they were just too good for me.

"I'm literally tearing up" I pout "I just hope I can pull everything off"

"Are you being serious? You were made for this and you've been a fashion designer even before you met any of us. You don't have to be scared, we'll be rooting for you"

We'll....I don't know what I found sweeter, the fact that he was able to still make me feel at ease, or the fact that he'll also he rooting for me.

A grin forms on my face "Thank you for supporting me, even with all the tension" I look down at Natalie who was trying to fit her tiny fist in her tiny mouth.

"Never stopped supporting..... even with the tension"

I think that was all I needed to get my head straight