Autumn was finding her way outside the stadium as the crowd wasn't allowing her to do so.
She stood in a corner to let the crowd enter inside as Jack and Grace saw her at the entrance of the stadium whilst waiting for her for so long.
Autumn! *Grace said whilst putting her hand on Autumn's shoulder*
Autumn nearly jumped out of her skin because of the sudden touch.
Woah! Autumn, it's me... it's me *Grace said and giggled*
Autumn looked at her being totally blank.
What took you so long? Come on let's go now *Grace said whilst smiling*
My..ah! My school friend texted me, she's here as well. You two go I'll wait for her here *Autumn said while trying to hold back her emotions*
Who?*Jack asked her*
Mi...Mia, we went to the same primary school*Autumn said*
Since I'm your best friend, I can declare that I've never heard of... any of your friends having a name, Mia. And you're lying *Grace said*
Why would I lie? *Autumn stated*
Yeah, that's what I'm asking you. Why are you lying? *Grace said"
Huh! *Autumn chuckled*
I'm not lying my best friend *She giggled*
She's here. Now, don't worry, I'd be there in a min. *Autumn said*
Promise? *Grace said being totally doubtful about what Autumn just said*
Promise *Autumn said and smiled*
Grace walked towards the front row as the crowd was still arriving at the stadium.
Jack, on the other hand, knew that something was wrong.
He took out his phone to ask Eric if everything's good without expecting a reply as he knew that he might be very busy backstage.
His thoughts opposed the current situation, as before he could text Eric, he received a text from him.
"I messed up! She's leaving the concert. Please don't let her go." ~ Eric
Jack read the text and looked back to see Autumn. As expected, she wasn't there anymore as she successfully made her way out and reached the main gate of that stadium.
She stood at the main gate whilst sobbing as everyone was inside the stadium now.
She took that bracelet and destroyed it completely before throwing it away.
She called a taxi that was standing nearby the stadium.
Autumn heard Eric singing "Coffee," as his fans were singing along with him. She wiped the teardrops rolling down her cheeks before closing the door of the taxi as she went inside.
Where do you wanna go, ma'am? *The taxi driver asked her*
Home! I mean... Uh! Drop me at the 3d Art and Animation Center*She mumbled*
It's so unexpected to see someone exiting his concert before it even begins.
I usually come here with passengers and wait for them till the end of the concert.
So... I could get some extra coins *He said whilst driving*
Autumn was getting annoyed by him speaking constantly.
That's wrong by the way. Asking passengers for extra money. Taking the benefit of their situation *Autumn said*
No! No! Ma'am, I don't do it every day.
Actually, my wife and I were going to our relative's house one day, when I stopped the taxi in front of a clothing shop. *He paused*
I actually... saw her looking at a dress.
I can't afford it obviously.
But her birthday is coming so I'm trying to save as much as possible to buy her that dress.
I know she'd never ask me to buy her that dress. She will get angry on me as well but deep inside I know that she'll feel happy*He said*
I sometimes lie to her about so many things but trust me, I don't wanna hurt her. I just wanna save money to buy her that dress and if I'd tell her the reason why I'm saving money and what tricks, you can say, I'm applying to do it, she would stop talking to me *he giggled*
Autumn looked at the guy as she was really touched by his story.
How long have you been married? *She asked him*
We'll complete 2 years next week*He said and smiled*
That's love, you know ma'am. We sometimes lie to our loved ones just to see them smile.
And seeing them smile takes away the pain, the bad days, the sacrifices and every other bad and struggling things we've been though on daily basis.
I tell my story to everyone. Driving a taxi every day and night. I don't get to talk to many people so I try to have a conversation with my passengers... but sometimes people tell me to shut up as well*he laughed*
You're not like them. You listened to my whole story. I wish you never get hurt. Neither your loved ones *He said *
Autumn's pov
Edward! Not so rich guy. Who tried his best to give me the world.
Eric who has money but not time. Gave me his precious time, picked up my calls no matter when I called him.
Edward! who always has a smile on his face, listened to every problem of mine.
Eric, who barely smiles because he hides his emotions, listened to my worries and gave me a solution every time.
He loves you so much, Autumn.
His mistake is big but his intentions were never wrong.
He might not stop you but he might be screaming your name and crying his heart out. *Eric's mom voice were whirling inside her head*
Doesn't matter if he's Edward or Eric he loves me. I should at least give him a chance to explain everything. *Autumn mumbled*
Did you say anything? *The taxi driver asked her*
Can you please take me back to the arena? *Autumn asked him*
Su...sure ma'am *he said and changed the lane to go back to the arena*
After a while, she finally reached the arena again.
Thank you so so much for sharing your story with me *Autumn said politely*
And you're gonna buy her that dress alright? *Autumn said and gave him extra cash, far more than he expected*
Tha..thank you so much *he said as his eyes started tearing up*
No, thanks to you *Autumn said and smiled before running inside the arena*
Gradually, she reached the front row where Grace and Jack were waiting for her as it went dark inside the arena as Eric was about to sing his new song.
Autumn where were you? We've been calling you.*Grace said worryingly*
And where is your friend? *She asked her*
I'm..so*before she could say anything the darkness went away as the spotlight fell on Eric, who played the music of his new song "DEW" before started humming the music as his eyes started tearing up*
Autumn knew that it was the same as back then when she first met Eric but as Edward for the first time.
He has changed a few words and converted it into a song but it wasn't hard for her to recognise it*
On the other hand, the whole arena was going crazy as he was performing this song for the first time live and already had tears in his eyes.
Eric appeared on the big screen as his eyes were red whilst tears were rolling down his cheeks as he was singing with eyes closed, allowing his true emotions to flow through him completely.
Thank you so much for reading. #SpreadLove #RespectEveryone #NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all
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RomanceSuccess, Fame, Family, Friends ... There was nothing Eric didn't have except "A Loving Life Partner". He was able to share his Struggle Story, Success Story but never his Love Story. His dating life was never so good, people either wanted him for h...
