My Heartbreak Stop At You
Chapters 18. In the anguish of the heart
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The reality that is in the dark will be better, in fact, is now becoming more and more runnyam only. For how not, various urges from various directions are now slowly opening Claire's heart uneasily.
Opa was able to sleep more quietly after collecting his grandchildren. Maybe because of his longing as a parent who can not be as smart as before because of age limitations is the reason.
Whatever it is, Claire can finally breathe a sigh of relief because even though she is now replacing her mummy, but the health of her op actually becomes better.
" Opa is in good health, Claire will persuade Neo to come here!"
The old man with a bright face smiled as the grandson spoke nearby with his hands stroking his wrinkled arms.
" Take Edwin. Grandpa wants to see you happy!"
And that hopeful remark carried on until Claire landed at Atana Airport. To suck and keep ringing in his brain. Making one burden clear now makes things even more complicated.
" Want me to pick you up, I happened to be in Atana out of student class?"
Even the one being talked about is now sending messages to him. What else is this?
Claire breathed a sigh. He was very tired of his soul and body. He decides to accept Edwin's offer instead of looking for a taxi because he left his car at home.
" I think I really need a ride!" he sent the reply and quickly went to the waiting area outside the lobby.
He is now waiting for Edwin in a waiting area while replying to a message with Juwi that tells him that Neo has fallen asleep after finishing a bowl of cereal.
Not long after, a shiny car came in place to drop off passengers.
" Old Sory, there was a sudden guest!" exclaimed Edwin who was still wearing his doctor suit at that hour. Makes Claire feel bad.
" Duh Win, this is me bothering you surely huh?"
" Oh no, I'm done with the material. It just so happens that I have not let go because it is in a hurry and afraid that you wait a long time!"
Claire smiled badly. Look, even though Edwin is a kind and gentle man, he doesn't know why he still can't go any further than being friends.
In the car.
" Want to eat first?" bargain Edwin who is still focused on a number of crowded vehicle queues wants to get out of the airport tollgate immediately.
" Can!"
" We'll find a restaurant nearby!"
Claire nodded while replying to a message with her men who reported that in Atana they had a dirty competitor. Makes his head grow louder.
Edwin who now glanced at Claire felt that the beautiful woman beside her was like having a burden of trouble.
Make Claire look over, " Sure, I'm fine. Why why?" reply with a frown.
" Look, your face is different than usual!" edwin smiled sweetly.
" Damned!" Claire clicked inwardly as Edwin said that. It clearly indicates that he is not good at hiding the anxiety of his heart.
Is he not willing to just hide the problem? Or because the burden is too heavy to make the murky facial water more visible?
And finally Claire revealed all the turmoil, anxiety, and problems that now befall him to Edwin. Really, his heart was completely overwhelmed by the excitement.
Edwin is a good confiding friend, the man in addition to diligently listening when he speaks, he also often provides a solution that is telling, without mixing up his feelings.
" Honestly Win, I really have no thoughts towards that (married)!" he said lethargic while stirring his minimum with a face of despair.
" But Opa, Papa, even everyone is urging me as if I have a dependant on them!"he concluded with a wry smile.
Made Edwin sigh in concern.
" As long as you still have parents, it would be nice to say. For if they were gone, even the deepest regrets would be of no use!"
Claire stared grimly at Edwin who had been an orphan since childhood.
" Sory, I don't mean it..."
" Oh, not Claire. Not about me. But... You should be more able to look away if all your family loves you!"
Claire looked at Edwin's pity, who still wanted to be kind to him even though he had openly rejected Edwin's good intentions. There are many reasons why. And one of them is because he does not want to make the relationship Edwin and his mother tenuous just because of him.
Even though Edwin once said to accept himself following with Neo, but the speech of mama Edwin clearly made himself more aware if he was really dirty.
" I know you are a successful entrepreneur. You are also an independent child. But sorry, my son certainly deserves a much better woman!"
And Mama Edwin's statement is still stored in his memory. Not at all want to reveal let alone tell it to Edwin. He knows, breaking up with our loved ones will definitely hurt, as he has experienced. Connecting with the wrong people.
" Claire!"
" Yes?"
He flinched as his hand was now held gently by Edwin who was staring at him fixedly.
" Please open your heart to me. I love you, same Neo. We can be a whole family!"
Making the woman's eyes instantly widen.