I'm awoken by someone's shaking my body literally. I try to push their hands away with no avail.

"Elsa, wake up." I yawn and blink my eyes repeatedly. I reposition myself on the chair while rubbing my eyes. I look up and see Evelyn standing in front of me.

"Hi Eve. Thanks for coming."

"You better have a good reason for this. I was getting laid back there." I smile at that. I know that i ruined her activities but i really need her and i have to leave this place.

"I do have a good reason. Anna's father kicked me out after finding out that i am a lesbian." My eyes are starting to get watery. I don't want to remember his face nor his words.

"What the fuck. How dare he. Do i have to knock on his door? Don't answer that. I'll go." She turns her heels but i grab her wrist. "Let me go. No one messes with my baby girl." I simply shake my head no. She sighs.

"Where's Anna?"

"She's with her parents." I reply sadly. She gives me a questioning look. I want to tell her how Anna reacted when the accident occurs but i can't. I cannot tell her how Anna didn't defend me or try to sooth me or anything. She did nothing. I realize that i'm crying again. Evelyn down to her kneels and wipes my tears away.

"It's a long story. I will tell you. But I-i just wanna go home." I say in between sobs.

"Alright then. You owe me an explanation though." I nod. "Now come on. We leave this shitty place." She gets up and helps me up.

About ten minutes later, we already sit on my comfy sofa in my private jet. I hear Nick's voice through the speaker that we will take off in five minutes.

"You okay? Do you need your pill?" Anna looks concern.

I mouth an okay. Evelyn knows about my phobia. I'm afraid still. But after what happened earlier, i don't have any energy in me to start shaking and trembling. I can no more run and out from the plane. Not like earlier. What a waste of a ticket. I just sit there, fastening my seat belt and closing my eyes. Hoping tomorrow will be better.

***

Today is another Monday. Another day to work.

As soon as i step down out from my apartment i can see the sky is gray. The sun is covered by clouds. From the weather report, they informed there will be rain. I sigh.

I walk down the street to Café François. I reach there in no time. I really need a coffee and if i'm lucky enough, i will meet Anna. She's been ignoring me. She doesn't reply my messages, reject my call even Skype. I try to DM her on Twitter or post on her Facebook wall. I know. I'm using all sources to get her. Don't ask me about coming to her home. I did. Every night. No one's home. It's been two weeks for god sake. I'm getting frustated here.

I push the door open. The smell of coffee is invading my nostrils. As usual i greet François and order. I scan the room but she's nowhere in sight. I sit down at my usual spot and read a newspaper. Not so long after, the waiter places down my order.

It's been thirty minutes. My cup of cappuccino is empty and the cheesecake is half eaten. Where is she? Doesn't she know i'm dying to see her? I miss her voice, i miss her beautiful face. I simply miss her.

I look at my watch. I've been here for more than an hour. I guess i should go to work. Reluctantly i finish my cake, fold the newspaper and get up.

On my way to the door, François stops me.

"Elsa, you don't look good. Something's bugging you? He asks me. I shake my head no. I think he'll buy it but.

"There is definitely something wrong. You have this gray aura around you." I chuckle lightly. "And oh where is Anna? I haven't seen her lately." He continues.

"I have some issue right now." I say in a low voice.

"It involves Anna?" I nod hesitantly. He frowns.

"Well, i hope you two can solve it out. You both make a perfect couple." He smiles.

"Thanks." With that i leave the café.

***

I'm not in the mood to work. My mind is everywhere. I think about Anna, where is she, when will i meet her again, why she doesn't respond me, what's going on with our relationship.

Most of all, we're still together. Right.

What if her father convinces her that i'm a bad influence. What if he prohibits her to meet me again. What if he discovers her secret. Will...

"Aaargghh." I slam my head repeatedly to the desk in frustation. There are so many questions that can't be answered.

There's a knock on the door.

"Come in." I half shout. Evelyn walks in gracefully. She looks at my condition and let out a heavy sigh.

"This is bad." She shakes her head. "Els, talk to me. It's been two weeks. You owe me, remember?" I nod.

"Do you think i can ditch work?" My voice is muffled. I'm surprised Evelyn hears it.

"Ditch? What are you? High schooler?" I groan. "Okay. I get it. You know that you are the ceo here. You decide." I smile at that. How can i be so stupid.

I lift my head and meet her eyes. "It's time. Come with me."

Evelyn whistles "Day off."

***

We're at a park. Evelyn is sitting on the bench while i'm on the swing. No i'm not childish. Just remembering childhood memories.

"Will you say something? You're the one who keeps bugging me to tell the whole story. And now you're..." Eve stops me mid-sentence.

"I'm still processing." She says while massaging her head. I sigh.

Evelyn claps her hands. "Alright. Let's start with the bads. She invited you to meet her parents as a best friend." I nod.

"She has not come out yet. There's no way in hell she can introduce you as her girlfriend." I nod.

"James appeared. He is Anna's ex boyfriend. They got too close sometimes for your own liking." I nod. Have i told you that. No. Now you know. Back then, i watched them together talking more like whispering. When they realized my existence, they just separated awkwardly. Not to mention their last conversation. They're hiding something.

"You hired James." "Is that bad?" "No. He's a good replacement. MIT taught him well. But you told me there's something his hiding." "I'm not sure." "That's why you have to interview him properly." I cover my face and groan.

"Now the good ones. Her younger sister falls for you. Congratulations. You still have your charm." She giggles.

"I think it's a crush though. I have no idea how can she falls for me in just two days." I counter. It's not like i don't fond with it. Alice is beautiful, straightforward, nice and "She's too young." I add.

"Have you ever heard Love at first sight besides Age is but a number. From your story, i can tell she's kind and funny. Why don't you just bang her?" I glare at her. "Don't be ridiculous!"

"We're missing the most important part here."

"I know. That's because, i add you got kicked out and ignored into the worst list." I want to cry right now. She doesn't get it.

"I've tried anything to contact her, Eve. Do you think she's avoiding me? Why?"

"It can be. I mean she must be feeling guilty. Her father humiliated you, she didn't defend you. Well, she's been neglecting you. I think she's just afraid. You're mad at her."

"I did. But i can't stay forever mad. I understand her fear but right now i need to talk. Anna and i must meet and talk about us. It's killing me you know. I miss her..."

"Touch. You haven't got laid."

"Fuck you. I'm serious." I smack her shoulder. She pouts.

"Sorry but i already have Isabelle." She smiles from ear to ear.

"You two good?" I ask.

"We're getting stronger. She has a good sense of humor. She dances Salsa. You know i always love dancer. They have amazing body. Oh she's great in bed." She whispers the last part. I smile warmly. It's been so long since i've seen Evelyn this happy.

"Is she worth it?" Evelyn speaks out of the blue.

"She makes no try to solve problems between you. You're the one who always make the initiative in your relationship. You take her to dinner, cinema, give her flowers, everything. You show her affection. What did she do? It takes two in relationship. You complete each other. I don't see it." She explains. I'm confused. Is that true? Anna doesn't participate in it. Why do i hesitate?

"She loves me." I'm certain of it but my voice betrays me.

"She said she thinks she loves me." Evelyn reminds me.

"It's the same." I defend her.

...

Evelyn speaks "Forgive me if i'm wrong but is that Anna?" She points her finger to a woman walking down the streets towards the bus station.

"It's her. It must be her. Evelyn, thank you. Good luck with Isabelle. I have to catch her." I stand abruptly from the swing.

"Speaks carefully. Don't make it worse."

"I won't. Bye. Oh by the way, i cut your wage." I give her a peace sign before i run off to Anna.

"Anna." I shout. The woman turns around and Bam. It's her. She stands there awkwardly before gives me a small smile.

"Hey umm... Don't ignore me, please. I'm no longer mad at you. But we need to talk." I grab her two hands, afraid if i let go, she'll be gone.

"Okay."

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Sorry it takes me this long to update. I'm back to campus and the first week passed with a lot of assignments. 

This chapter has no important event, more like a filler chapter.

Thanks for the read