The Love of Mr. Erick
GCTE | Chapter 26

"So all this time who became a donor and funded my education to graduate from college, is Mr Erick?" stammered, Elena said it. He was stuck, never thinking he would know this fact before.

"Yes, you're right, son. I really can't tell anyone, let alone you. But there's a corner in my heart that orders me to tell you.

Honestly, Mr. Erickson has told me about you all along Elena, always and always. And I always see her loving twinkle to you when she tells me about you Elena. And to be honest, I felt a little disappointed when you decided to marry another man."

Sentence after sentence thrown from the mouth of Mr. Edy successfully made Elena speechless, he was not finished with all this. There was a feeling of guilt that was now eating away at his heart.

"I'm sorry if I say this at an inappropriate time Elena, it's not my intention to shake your heart. It's just .. I think I need to tell you everything now" said Mr. Edy staring with a bitter smile.

"Whatever son, you and the man will soon be married, do what is your duty .. that is to fulfill Ratna's last request," said Mr. Edy last time while gently rubbing the girl's back.

"Then I say ... "

Mr. Edy resigned, leaving Elena with all her sadness.

...***...

Today's day is so hot. Weekends in is a perfect time for Clarissa to take Erick out of the library room where he always locked himself up.

After getting word from the Davidson family if Erick wants to accept their match, how happy Clarissa, like getting the green light she had been waiting for from the man. No matter the fact that Erick loves other women, Clarissa is no longer concerned about it. Most importantly Erick wants to be with him, that's enough.

"Look, good this one what is this?" clarissa asked, now they're in a big, exclusive mall. The place where Clarissa saw these expensive dresses could only be brought by wealthy family members, where access was so difficult, but of course Clarissa would easily enter her, moreover, one of the famous clothing brands here is her model. And also after people know who will be his partner, an Erick Davidson, makes him more upheld in the upper class layer.

In the large mirror, Erick looked at Clarissa's face, and then observed two glamorous dresses on her left and right hands.

"The blue is good .." Erick said later. To be honest he is not too excited to be here, if not for the insistence of his sister he prefers to spend a day searching for books rather than having to accompany a prominent model shopping. It will certainly take a lot of time.

"really? but I think it's a nice red, look there's a butterfly on her chest." - jovial Clarissa replied. Staging one by one the dress on her slender body without any gaps.

"Yes have chosen the red one .. " said Erick, looking indifferent.

Clarissa realized that Erick seemed to have no intention at all to accompany her, she then turned to look at the handsome face that looked withered.

"Why baby? you don't seem excited at all to just accompany me shopping?"

"It's not so ... " Erick dodged fast.

"Then why? you regret accepting this match?" ask Clarissa who can't stand Erick's cold attitude.

Erick piqued, he clucked softly. "Not so Clarissa, don't conclude things yourself."

"Then what should I do? compared to a pair of lovers who will formalize their engagement, you're not like that. Looks tangled like a forced ... " Clarissa pursed, clear liquid had pooled in her eye pelup.

"Okay I'm sorry ... " Erick hugged both of the woman's arms. "Don't cry, I promise to be with you all day."

"really? where the hell am I going?"

Briefly swiping, Erick nodded. "Yes." Yeah."

"But with a happy face. Don't tangle like that."

Slowly for a moment, Erick just stared at him, Clarissa snickered again.

"I want you to smile" Clarissa said.

Inevitably Erick obeyed, slowly raising both corners of his lips to form a sweet arch.

Clarissa cheered, "this looks better. Now this polar bear is better off smiling."

Then they continued to travel to every corner of other shopping places.

...***...

What's wrong with me? why does it hurt so much to know all these facts?

"Elena." someone said hello, patting her on the shoulder from behind, when Elena turned to see that Bagas was now smiling at her.

"So the wedding dress fittings for our wedding later?"

Ah yes right, Elena almost forgot today she had already promised Bagas to choose their bridal uniform.

Elena nodded, unintentionally wiping the corner of her watery net.

"All right, I'm ready first."

***

Before they go to the boutique to be visited, Elena and Bagas stop by a cafe to just block the stomach. Both have entered the cafe area that looks cool.

Erick and Clarissa are at the barista table, waiting for their coffee orders.

Elena sharpened her eyes when she saw the back of someone she had always known. Bagas was surprised when Elena was no longer beside him and followed the girl's steps.

After approaching the unmistakable man she knew so well, Elena patted him on the shoulder for a glance until the man turned around.

"Sir Erick .. " call Elena slowly.

The man was flabbergasted, looking at him. "Russia ... "

***

Unknowingly the two pulled over from the crowd of people in line, Bagas who had been about to reach Elena stopped approaching the girl, for some reason he felt he had to stay away first after seeing Elena with a man who was very good to know was the girl's former superior. While Clarissa did not realize that Erick was no longer beside her because she was busy talking to her manager on the phone.

"So it's true that Mr Erick who became the biggest donor in the orphanage and who funded my education all this time was the father?"

"Where did you know that?" erick asked, stunned.

"It doesn't matter where I know from, sir." Elena replied with a pushy look.

"Why did Erick do all this? you've financed my whole life and made it easier for me to get a job."

"Why sir?"

"Don't make me feel guilty."

Elena said, but she could only say it in her heart.

Erick was amazed, slowly his eyes dimmed he stared so softly. "There's no reason for Elena's love. That's all I can say."

"You know maybe this is the only thing you should know about me. I've loved you since first sight. Don't ask me why I love you. Because I can't answer it. I just want you to be happy that's all" Erick said. The man's tone no longer indicated that he was Elena's superior.

"Don't make me feel guilty for rejecting you" Elena said. There is a tightness that he feels now squeezing the chest. He never thought there would be someone who loved him so much.

"Don't cry .. I don't want to see you cry." spontaneity, Erick's sturdy fingers rubbed Elena's wet cheeks.

"Maybe it's like this at last, you're on your path and I'm walking my path .. " somehow the atmosphere becomes more painful for both now.

Does Elena realize that her love is for Erick?

"I just want you to know one thing. If you still don't believe in love. Just remember this, that there's a man who loves you so much that he's even willing to sacrifice his life for you."