Passover love

Chapter 25

Chapter 25

I was still contemplating things, looking at nowhere, hiding the real situation. If I could only stay where I could imagine. But some parts in me says to live for my love ones. They maybe good nor bad, their love for me is heightened between those things.

Do I have a physical contact with my bodyguard before? Oh no...

While still staring at nowhere, practically, I didn't notice people arriving in the dinning. They're now complete. Worst—they're looking at me. When I notice the Old woman earlier staring at me, she shifted at her seat and avoid my gaze.

Mirko Silexcza, my father, create a cough to make all the people's attention into him.

"Let's eat first, shall we." He announced.

While eating, I couldn't help but taking glances at Caleb, who is seating in front of me. When he's not watching, that's where I take the opportunity to eye him intensely. I can't believe I have a boyfriend who look so good and charming. Every move he makes, creates a beat in my heart.

Curiously, I thought the time I meet my gaze in my bodyguard. The feeling was different between the two of them. All I can see is hurt from him—while Caleb, I can see that he's happy.

When Caleb notices my stare, he leans over the table and smiled at me genuinely.

"Something wrong?" He softly asked. I noticed all the people's attention in the table diverted into me and Caleb.

"N-nothing" I stuttered. It was half a minute. We shared our gaze with each other. Like talking to his eyes makes you compelled. I have a feeling it says, you know I love you right?

The maids started to deliver the desserts. It was an unfamiliar dessert for me. One thing could only describe to it, all of it looks expensive and tasty.

One of the guests started talking.

"Viktoria," The guest referred my Mother. "Where is your eldest daughter who which suffered from a Coma? That was so heartbreaking, priyatel" She said dramatically. I assume that this is my one of my Mother's friend in Bulgaria. The way she pronounces English has a different accent.

I determine that priyatel means 'friend' in Bulgaria. I don't know why but I can completely understand what it means. Maybe because my brain still left me some cells. Just kidding.

My mother looked at me and smile. I have much more assemblance between me and my Mother. I have her fair skin, eyes, and face shape. While I have my Father's nose, lips, and height. If I was still a teenager, I am probably insecure with my height.

My height is a model-like and I completely know myself, I don't want to be a model. I prefer low profile. In that way no one could judge me. Just me and my insecurities.

But right now, insecurities do not belong any more at my dictionary. I have everything, well I don't completely know. But I have my Family's love, wealth, and happiness. Remembering nothing means I'll create knew memories. Remembering nothing doesn't mean I'll just go stuck at my room, crying for nothing.

"This is my eldest daughter," She pointed out. I know what will happen next. As what my lovely personal maid told me.

"Vasilka Kalina Eskanova Silexcza, dobre da se sreshtnem s vas, madame" I proudly said. I looked over at my sister. Her jaw drops open while Cohleen at the corner look at me, surprised. I really don't know where I got those words. My gaze caught Gabriel's. From that minute, I was frozen by his stare. It was cold, but I was confused. I was melted by his cold stare. When he caught me staring too long at him, a smirk came by his lips. I avoided his gaze.

The guest introduced herself, "I'm Marianilia, your Mother's friend." She said. I just gave her a curt nod. Basically, trying to cover my irritation from my bodyguard.

How could he?! Maybe he thinks I'm interested in him! Well..he's good looking and---

Vyara stood from her seat and started to talk.

"Sister Vasilka, this is your boyfriend, Caned lebrase Filandova. You call him Caleb. His mother, Seyara Filandova." Vyara introduced. I look over at Caleb and gave him a nod.

"I was glad you're awake now, Vasilka. I'm sorry for not visiting you at the hospital. I have a lot of things to take care..." He said while staring at my bodyguard intently.

"But he visited you and gave you flowers every day, my dear." His Mother butted in. She is precisely beautiful. I can tell that Caleb got his genes from his Mother.

"I'm honored." I replied.

The night continued with talking and the times when I was still young. My mother mentioned that the last time we visited our place in Bulgaria is when I was still ten years old. She said that visiting at her place was still difficult for her. She ran away decades ago. And was marked at the whole palace, banned. She's still not in good terms with his Father, my Grandfather.

When dinner is over, the elder's transfer their talks to the living room while Caleb asked me for a moment.

"Sure." I said as he gestured to take my hand. Before I could put my hands into his, my bodyguard, Gabriel, butted in at Caleb's side.

"What are you doing here, Gabriel? This is privacy." I said out of irritation. He put his two hands at his back and looked at me as if he didn't hear me talking.

"Just doing my job." He simply said. My blood boiled intensely and looked at him badly. When I couldn't take my eyes from his super cold eyes, I gave up.

"Suit yourself."

Caleb looked at me and sighed. He cupped his soft hands in my face. He eyed me with mix emotions. There's hurt, love, and satisfaction.

"I was glad you're awake. So much. Do you know for the past 2 years, all I did was visit you every day and watch our videos together since we are kids? "He said and left out a small laugh from his mouth.

"I always touch your hair. It was a stress reliever for me. The beauty in your eyes is what makes my whole system satisfied. When I knew you got into an accident, I was damn worried...so worried." He said while caressing my face. It was dark here outside, yes, but I didn't miss the time a tear escaped from his eyes.

"I remember the time we had a vacation in Hawaii, you got so drunk and dance together with the aloha dancers. You we're so happy that time. Your face pop up even more. I couldn't help but watch you dance freely, beautifully, and lovely..."

"The time you cried so hard when we're still freshmen because you hate spiders. You cried at my shoulders and utter "Caleb, the spider Is so ugly." While crying like a little girl..." He said in between his sobs. I couldn't help but touch his hands that is caressing my face and smiled.

"Caleb..I-I don't remember that time but based on what you said, I am definitely sure you're a good man."

"I love you, Vas. So much than you thought..... but that doesn't mean you'll learn to love me too." He said before his lips touch in my cheeks and walk away. I just stare at his back while he walks away. I tried to wipe my tears. But it's unending.

The feeling of old love. It's in here. But I'll try to. I'll try to love him...again.

I smiled bitterly. Welcome back Vasilka.

The memories crushed inside my head. Little by little. Memories pop up like a bubble inside my head. Making me collapsed until all I see is Gabriel's worried face to all black.