DISGUISE

Chapter : 31

You'll keep looking at me like that? Say something Autumn*Eric said whilst driving*

I know what you're thinking. You know that's why I was always so afraid... afraid about everything.
Honey, you might see some not so good news about you tomorrow... But don't worry okay? I know how to handle that *He said*

Autumn didn't say a word as her eyes were fixed on him and she was unable to hear anything except her thoughts running inside her head.

I still can't believe that you're Eric *She said*
Edward was a different person, his blue eyes, beard...*She said and sighed*

Did you see what's just happened? Those people were in the exit area of backstage. How did they get there? Something is going on all over the social media. Please wait until we reach the restaurant. 
I know what I've done to you is not good at all. It's completely wrong....*He stated*

Autumn didn't say anything to him and looked out of the window.
Eric looked at her and put his sight back to the road.

Are you angry with me?*He asked whilst still driving*

Autumn looked at him and then looked away.

But you said you love me *He said*

Autumn giggled but tried her best to hide it.
Eric smiled after hearing her giggle.

I do love you but Edward was a different person, it feels like I was with a different person. Although the way you speak hasn't changed, you know what I'm saying? *She said*

After a while, they reached the restaurant where Eric's mother along with Jack and Grace were waiting for them.

Autumn entered the restaurant with Eric as they asked for privacy for a while.

Grace...*Autumn said*

Don't say anything... Jack has told me everything already*Grace said and hugged her*

Meanwhile, Eric was stressing out in front of his mom as he was getting nervous about the people's reaction after the videos and pictures of Eric and Autumn were surfing online.

For Eric, it seemed like everything was going out of his hands and he ended up putting that person in trouble for whom he did all those things to protect her.
Gradually he was losing Hope until this very moment when Autumn for the first time started speaking her heart out after finding the truth about Eric.

She decided to calm herself down and deal with the situation instead of running away from it even though she wasn't stable emotionally. They settled down to have their dinner first.
Neither Autumn nor Eric expected to experience something like that. An awkward silence was surrounding them as Autumn was having her dinner while looking down trying not to make eye contact with anyone.

On the other hand, everyone else except Autumn was talking to each other through facial gestures and trying to pull Autumn into the conversion or at least make her say a word.

I gotta go! It's urgent *Eric's mother said and hugged both Eric and Autumn before leaving*

But...*Autumn said*

Don't worry I know I'll see you soon *She said and left*

That was it, that was the whole conversation so far before the silence has again started to surround them.

Autumn!!!! Please say something to me. Get angry...say anything to me but please talk to me *Eric said emotionally*

What should I say, Eric? I can't accept whatever is happening. Ask her!!! Ask Grace how big fan I'm of your music and you and now I just can't feel anything.
*Autumn said and fake smiled*

I feel like I was someone Else yesterday *Autumn said and looked down as Grace put her hands on her shoulders*

Trust me, Autumn, just to protect you he did all that, he was also going through so many things. He managed his work and still gave time to you. Don't get me wrong, he's one of the biggest stars and still, his priorities were your "likes". You wanted his time, he gave you his time. You know how busy his schedule is and still, he's sitting here with us, with you *Jack said*

He isn't doing all of these for nothing, he loves you, Autumn. He shows you his true side, he can be the real him in front you because he wants you to do the same.
Don't lose what you have Autumn, be a mature girl and try to think from his perceptive as well. *Jack said angrily*

You also didn't tell me anything*She said in a low voice while looking down*

I wasn't supposed to *He said*

Hey man! It's okay. Allow her to let out her emotions *Eric said*

Autumn looked at Eric as her eyes were getting red.

Hey!! Hey!! You stop me and give me emotional support whenever I need it, I can't see tears in your eyes.  My strong girl *Eric said as it was very casual for him to talk like that just the way he used to talk to her as Edward*

You'll leave me *Autumn said whilst trying not to cry*

I know I might be sounding like a very girly girl and maybe immature or stupid but now I know that you're Eric and now the world will know about us and then people will say bad things about me, maybe sometimes they'll hate me, hate us and then you will say that "hey let's break up because I can't see you getting hurt every day" and you'll break up with me and then...*Autumn said whilst sobbing as they all started laughing at her*

Autumn looked at them in confusion.

Thank God. Now I know that you still love me *Eric said and giggled*

Stupid girl, he did everything to hold your hands and not leave them *Grace said and giggle*

My girl can be the most mature woman in the room and then suddenly magically transform into a cute and innocent kid.*Eric said and hugged her*

I love you okay? I have already done the biggest mistake of my life by hiding things from you and now I won't even dare to even think about doing another one.*Eric said politely*

Grace and Jack looked at them whilst smiling as Eric was hugging Autumn and giving her small kisses to make her smile.

You guys! I think we should leave now *Grace said whilst smiling*

Autumn's POV: It was meant to be like that. Jack is right, even after going through so much we are right here hugging each other. He has been my best friend, my happy pill. He has always been so kind and sweet to me. Doesn't matter what's comes next it's my responsibility to show him that I truly love him, that I'm always there for him. I'll be his strength.

You should not always push someone away from your life whom you need to let inside with pleasure.
Perhaps, they could become your cariad you might be looking for.
Sometimes you should listen to what your soul is trying to tell you when you try to sleep at night but can't because of the constant interruption you're having because you're constantly ignoring your inner voice.

Sometimes you know who's the one for you. Sometimes you should stop thinking about the consequences, sometimes you should stop caring about anyone else and listen to your heart.
You might not understand what is the price of letting go now.
But, When you actually can,  you need to take care of what you have rather than regretting your decision of letting go.

Thank you so much for reading. #SpreadLove #RespectEveryone #NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all