Curves and Love

Chapter 22

Iris pov*

When Adam told me to take as long as I need, I took it seriously it's been almost a week I didn't return to work, not very professional I know but I wanted to be a little selfish nowadays.

I had a dinner night with Evan and explained everything to him and at my surprise he didn't react the way I thought he will. I expected him to be angry but not at all. He even helped me seeing the problem by Adam's eyes. Sipping my morning coffee I remembered his words

"He was played too and maybe it's more painful for him because he should feel like an idiot to believe all this bullshit and he is certainely gnawed by guilt. He was betrayed by his friends and lost you at the same time. He didn't tell me about you or about this topic but the things I know very well is that Adam is a very faithful person in his relationships. So if we were friends that meant a lot for him it's probably the reason why he behaved with so much violence. He thought you are faking so that made him furious. Let's see it from his angle."

"You are not wrong, Adam was also a victim in this scheme but what made me angry at him it's he didn't give me the benefit of the doubt"

"Yeah, he fucked up in this, but anyway it's been years now and he seems clearly sorry if I believe all the bouquets of flowers and gifts he sent you" He chuckled looking around my apartment where were disposed the flowers and a pile of present.

At first I returned them but that make him more eager to sent more with sweets messages, in one of them he even told me if I didn't accept his gifts he will deliver them himself and the last thing I wanted is to see him at my door so...

"Yeah he is making a lot of efforts..."

With this discussion I became more soothed but not at the point to return to work. The holiday season was closed so I attended to visit my mum and brother and stay further away from him.

With this idea in mind I wrote him a mail for 2 weeks leave and closed my laptop without waiting for a response. I wore a comfortable clothes and want to shopping. It's been a long way without seeing my family so I will buy a lot of present for them and even pamper myself a little with new clothes.

It's was past eight pm when I finished unpack all the packages I bought. I was really exhausted with all the walk I had. I was hungry as well and craved some spicy food I made my way to my little kitchen where I kept the flyers to order some delicious food. My eyes fell on the flyer of the Indian restaurant I like so much. I smiled at it and caught my phone to make my order but was stopped by the ringtone at my door.

"Adam?"

"Good evening Iris" I kept looking at him not expecting him here

"Can I enter" He asked softly when I didn't move he raised his hands loaded with bags

"I brought food... please" He added with a smile.

I sighed and opened the door more widely giving him the place to be inside.

"Thank you"

He put the food on my table while I started to make room on my couch where I disposed my purchases.

"Take a seat please" I said politely, I was angry at him but my mum always told me to treat my guest with respect. He got rid of his blazer staying with just his white shirt which moulded his perfect chest and broad shoulders and sat in the edge of the couch. Even in my state I was appreciating his beauty pathetic! He was the first to broke the silence

"I hope you are feeling better"

"I am not sick" I spat

"Yeah I know...but you know what I mean" He said softly

"If I forget about the fact that I was played and betrayed by the persons I thought were my friends, was judged and insulted by the man I respected and liked (or must say loved)the more back then, I could say I am good" I mocked

He bent his head in shame.

"I know that what I did was unforgivable but you have to understand that I was a victim of them too"

Here we were again the same words as Evan.

"I agree with that but that didn't erase the pain I felt each time I remembered your hurtful words and harsh behaviour, you knew how much I am insecure but you used that against me and doubted my values. How can you think just one second I can be that kind of person? Sleeping around and blackmailed guys!!!" I yelled the last words with fury

"I was blinded by rage" He said getting up and coming near me

"You were not one only to have feelings back then... I liked you too" He added more softly taking my hand in his

I will lie if I said that didn't affect me but I composed myself quickly

"You are wrong if you liked me like you said you would have seen the real me" I replied giving him my back

I heard him let out a deep breath and felt the warmth of his hands on my shoulders turning me to face him again and caressed my cheeks

"I would you're right... but I forbid you to doubt my feelings"

"Allow me to have suspicions" I said calmer

He smiled sadly and said "I forget how stubborn you are"

I narrowed my eyes at him and detached myself from him

"I am not" I spat

"Ok I am sorry...I am sorry for everything I did or said believe me I regret it deeply and you are the total opposite youwere and are still so beautiful" Adam said with a low voice full of pain and staring straight in my eyes like looking for my soul.

I shivered at the emotions; I didn't want to falter so I changed the topic.

"The food is going to be cold" I said walking to the kitchen to bring cutlery.

"I will help you" He said

We ate in silence and when we were cleaning he leaned on my counter and said after clearing his troath

"I received your mail this morning"

I kept silent waiting for him to continue

"Do you really need to go this long?"

I narrowed my eyes at him accusingly "I thought I could be absent as long as I want?" I said with a cold tone

"Of course you can" He quickly replied

"It's just...I will miss you so much" He said softly looking at the plate he was wiping. 

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