Unfading Connection (complete)

The inevitable

                  

Eli's POV

I started the week with a heavy heart. I did not talk to Anton. I just managed to text him once to tell that I am very busy with a new project. That will stop him bothering me for a while. The walk in the park was a relief. I am better off alone like before. If I let things be the way it was before Anton came back in my life, I could had been better. Alone but better. And I will not hurt John this much. He deserves a better woman in his life. The one who will love him and who can be with him until the end.

John and I work in silence. Even our co-workers felt that there is something wrong between us. I am not comfortable working like this and if this will go on, many things will be affected. As the team leader, I need to hold the group together. It is hard that even the assistant who can catch the job from the problematic head is not functioning well. Everything will be affected and I must act before it gets worst. I am the one who has a problem but I need to be strong for them, for my family.

The following day, I decided to talk to John. I came earlier than the usual with two cups of coffee prepared. I know John is always coming early. When he arrived, I invited him in the office for coffee.

"John, I am really sorry," he looks at me listening sternly," and I really thank you for being there for me. You know you are a very good person and you deserve honesty. I don't want to give you false hopes."

He nods with understanding. "I am sorry too, Eli, for being too frank. All I want is the best for you."

"I know, John that's why I am really thankful for all your support......all your honesty. I don't want to destroy our friendship."

"No you won't, Eli. As I told you I am always here for you." He stands up and shook my hand squeezing it firmly telling that what he said is coming from the heart.

Our small talk helped a lot. We are back to almost normal. The work became smooth and my friendship with John is slowly restored. I appreciate him a lot for giving me my personal space, not bothering to remind my situation with Anton.

I managed the weeks not talking to Anton. I just send him messages apologizing that I do not have time for him as we are very busy with new projects on hand. He tried to understand but never fails to send messages everyday which I intentionally don't read. I want to forget my stupid feelings for him. This time I really want to move on. The walk in the park every weekend has been my sanctuary. I hope one day I will wake up and this is over.

Anton's POV

What's wrong with her. She hadn't answer my calls for three weeks now. She just messaged me apologizing and explaining that she's been very busy. I know she's busy but it is unlikely that even one or two calls to answer even for few minutes only will not take much of her time. Is she angry with me that I left her? I promised I will message and call her often which I did without fail since I left Aylow City. She was ok that week and even how hectic her schedule is, she managed to text back even with smileys only just to let me feel she's in touch. Is she seeing someone else? That John! No, I will not allow it. If I have to transfer my main office near her, so be it.

The plane is almost to touch down. I plan to surprise her. I really miss her much. I will go straight to her apartment. And whoever is there with her, if ever there is, will be totally eliminated. Why am I so jealous of a guy that I don't even know exist? For two years Eli did not have any relationship with anyone. That's what I really admire from her. I am just hoping that because she wants me and nobody else. But if the reason that she don't entertain any relationship because I deeply hurt her and she's afraid to risk again, I am totally ruining her life.