Only Love
#57

“Sky?” Ivy muttered.

“Are you done hiding?” ask Sky.

Sky entered the living room of the house that did not look too big. There is a sofa complete with a table, as well as a glass cabinet that contains medicines. It is seen that Ivy was there to help the villagers who needed the help or services of a doctor.

Sean who saw the two finally took the initiative to get out of the room. He chose to sit on a chair on the porch of the house, which might be used as an Ivy waiting area.

He doesn't want to bother Sky and Ivy. He was very sure, there were many things that both of them had to talk about.

“Why did you leave? Why not tell me?” ask Sky.

Ivy lowered her head. He squeezed both his hands. To be honest, he was confused as to what to say. However, he gathered his courage and began to raise his head. Ivy looked at Sky right in the man's bead of eyes.

“Sorry, I just feel like I need some time to myself and think. All this time I felt I was burdening others a lot. Besides, I don't want you to have to choose between me or the woman you're betrothed to, so I decided that I'll choose.”

“But, Vy. Didn't I ever tell you to trust me? Did you not trust me all this time?” ask Sky.

“I believe that you will not do things that you do not like and will not hurt those you love,” Ivy said.

“Then, why did you go?”

“When I saw you getting engaged, why in me say you've chosen. So, I won't stand in the way of your choice. From the beginning I knew it was going to be like this, and I never should have started. Maybe it was just my selfishness that wanted you to always be by my side, because that's when I agreed.”

“T-but ..”

“Have it done, I'm fine. Can't we still be friends? Like me with Brother Daniel,” Ivy said.

“But I don't want to be friends with you!”

“Sky?”

“Vy, listen to me. My coming here has only one purpose: to bring you home with me. I want you to always be by my side, accompany my days, and ... age with me.”

“But not ...”

“I've cancelled the engagement, which means there will be no marriage between us. At first I did all that just for the sake of Grandpa, so that his health did not decline and remained fine. But I kept thinking that I didn't want to sacrifice my life, my future. I don't want to live with a woman I don't love,” Sky holds Ivy's cheek with both hands. He also touched his forehead to Ivy's forehead.

“Trust me. Really ... I will never be able to lose you. I'd rather die if it happened again,” said Sky.

Ivy directly put her index finger on Sky's lips, “Already, don't say that. I don't want to lose someone I love anymore. I trust you.”

Ivy hugged Sky tightly and put her face on Sky's chest. The warmth and tenderness that was inside Sky seemed to tear down the wall that he slowly built.

**

Sky asks Sean to return to New York first, to replace him taking care of the company temporarily. He wanted to spend time with Ivy because he didn't want to go back.

Ivy is still under contract as a volunteer at one of the websites engaged in the field of humanity. He still had to work there for 1.5 months. After that, he can stop or extend it.

Ivy provided free treatment to the villagers. Sometimes, he also became an impromptu teacher because the children in the village liked him very much. Its friendly and gentle nature, well liked by them.

“Do you feel at home here, Love?” Ivy loves the call Love gave her.

“Hmm ..”

“Come back to New York with me. Later we will often visit here if you like this place.”

“I really like the calmness here,” replied Ivy.

“I can pay for it,” said Sky.

“No. I don't want you to do that. I need some quiet here.”

“What is all this because of me?”

“No, Sky. Not at all. Never blame yourself. When I started connecting with you, I didn't expect anything either. I only have a heart that loves you. So, when I heard the news about you, I did feel lost, hurt, and also sad. However, I know it's all my fault.”

“I just ran away because I felt I needed time to myself. I need calmness to ease the cries that are inside, not to leave you,” said Ivy.

Sky brought Ivy into his arms. He held tightly onto Ivy's shoulder and pecked at the top of his head, “Relax, I will always be with you. I'll never leave you, no matter what. Trust.”

Ivy nodded her head and returned Sky's embrace. Sky kissed Ivy on the forehead, down to the eyes, cheeks, and lastly he pressed his lips against Ivy's lips. With one hand he grabbed Ivy's nape to deepen his kiss. He smeared Ivy's lips with gentleness. Their tongues are interlocked, obscuring every salutation point of their oral cavity.

“I love you,” Sky said as they stopped their kiss to take a breath back.

**

A few days passed, though,

Actually, Sky could have given all his work for a while to Sean. He can also ask Gil for help, but there are some work contracts that he must complete directly.

Sky does not want the company that has been built by Grandpa Luther to suffer losses due to his actions.

“What's up, Sky?” ask Ivy.

“Call me dear,” said Sky slightly sulking.

Ivy smiled and sat next to Sky, “say, what's wrong with you, baby?”

“I don't want to go back to New York,” Sky replied.

“Didn't you have a lot of work? Poor Sean has to do everything alone. Don't let everything fall apart just because of me.”

“I was lazy to meet Grandpa.”

“Why?”

“Grandpa only gave me 1 month to find you and bring you to meet him. Otherwise ..”

“If not, what?” ask Ivy.

“If not, he will make another match for me and this time I will not be able to refuse.”

Ivy cupped Sky's face with both hands, “relax. If we are friends, God will make things easier. Didn't you?”

“I know, but I don't want to give up. I knew Grandpa wouldn't let me go just like that,” Sky said.

“Back. I'm sure you can handle it. I still have to be here in about 1 month. After that, I'll go to look for you.”

“Really?” sky and Ivy asked, nodding their heads.

“Alright, I'll wait for you. Remember, don't run away again,” said Sky.

“No, Brother. It seems useless I ran away from you, because you will always find me,” kara Ivy.

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