Noah's P.O.V.
"What? How could it even happen? You were married to Eva right?", I asked.
"No, he was always married to Aria", Eva said making me tear my gaze from Drake to look at her.
"But he loved you. Then how did he end up with Aria? Oh god, this is crazy", I said feeling my head heavy.
"I'll explain everything to you", Drake said and he sat next to me whilst Aria sat next to Eva. The waiter came in mean time for our order. I just ordered coffee for me.
"Actually Noah, I do left London in search of Eva but destiny unites me with Aria. One day I met Aria in a café. She told me that she worked in an NGO and also told me that Eva worked in same NGO. So, I took it as a sign that may be Aria might help me in reaching to Eva", Drake said looking at Aria. Aria on other hand kept her head low, not meeting gaze with me. Well, she should be guilty for what she did with me.
"After that Drake started planning with Aria to make me fall for him but eventually the duo started feeling for each other without even knowing", Eva said this time with a smile.
"But we never realised this until Eva had played the role of cupid. She made me feel that my happiness is with Aria. Eva was just a crush for me but I'm glad to have her a friend in my life", Drake said and looked at Eva with proud in his eyes.
"So, why are you telling me this now? When you've hidden this fact from me from past five years then what difference could it make now?", I asked because I was really angry from him.
"I know and I'm really sorry Noah. I thought to tell you everything once you'll come to attend the wedding but you didn't show up and later I couldn't muster the courage to tell you anything. But, Eva forced me and bring Aria and I here to talk to you. She doesn't want to keep you in darkness. She wanted you to know everything", Drake said and I glanced at Eva. She smiled brightly at me.
"I.. don't know what am I supposed to say now. I need some time to absorb this new information", I said and stood up from my seat.
"Why are you leaving?", Drake said.
"Because I need some time Alone", I said.
"Noah-", Aria spoke this time but I cut her in between.
"I don't think we're talking so why don't you keep quiet?", I told her curtly and she shuts her mouth.
I glanced at Drake and said, "I'll give you a call later on. I don't think I'm in a mood to talk", I said truthfully and left the place. I am not waiting for Caleb to show up.
I walked towards my car hasitly when someone holds my hand from behind. I turned and saw Eva standing there holding my hand.
"What do you want now?", I asked annoyingly.
"You forgot your gift", she said excitedly and handed me the bouquet of Orchids she brought for me.
Why is she so happy? Why is she always happy?
"Thanks", I said not wanting to be rude to her and moved toward the driver side of my car.
"Can I join you? I'll feel out of place inside", she asked and I couldn't deny, so I nodded.
She sat down on the passenger seat and I started the car. I want to go some lone place where I could get some piece of mind.
"Where are we going?", Eva asked.
"To some alone place", I said.
"Oh, I know one. We should go to this cafe situated at the outskirts of the city. It's never crowded but it's a bit cheap too. It won't suit your billionaire personality", she said and I rolled my eyes.
"We'll go, tell me the name of that place", I said and she guided me. After that no words were exchanged. Eva surprisingly remain quiet and didn't irritate me. I glanced at her once or twice and she was looking out of the window.
What is she thinking now? I wonder.
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Parking the car outside the small café, I came out and Eva followed me. The café name was COFFEE. Really, such a boring and plain name. Wonder what interesting would it have that Eva asked me to come here.
"It seems plain and cheap but it's quality would astonish you and can beat a five star hotels of yours", she said and then entered the cafe. I followed her.
We sat on a corner most seat because it was empty. Well, almost every second seat was empty here. Only people here were one family of five people and co- workers of this place.
I sat with Eva and she ordered hot cocoa for herself and one Cappuccino for me.
"I like black coffee", I said.
"I know but you like cappuccino too", she said and I shut my mouth.
She looked at me waiting for me to say something but I just looked outside. The road was pretty empty and it was actually peaceful. The weather was pleasant and the view was soothing to eyes.
"I know you're confused and there are so many questions running inside your head. Trust me, everything that happened is for everyone's betterment", Eva said and I turned my attention to her.
"I don't know what I want to even ask you? There are so many things going on that I'm not even sure where to start", I confessed.
"How about from the starting?", She said.
"We don't have whole day to cover these five years", I said with a smile.
"But I've five whole days before leaving for America. I'll be staying at my place only where I used to live before. You can pay a visit to me anytime you want. I'm all free", she said and our coffee arrived.
"So? Tell me something about your life?", I asked and she smiled.
"What?", I asked.
"Nothing", she said but her smile not leaving her face.
"Then may I know the reason of your smile?", I asked.
"It sounds funny to me that you're asking me something from yourself", she said.
"So?", I asked.
"Well, it's funny because you're like I-don't-give-a-damn about others life kinda personality and I never expected you to ask me this question", She said and I nodded.
You make me behave differently, Rose girl!!
"Yeah. I'm way too boring and plain", I said.
"No, Mr. Orchid. You're an amazing person but all you need is to losen up some strings", she said.
"What do you mean by that?", I asked.
"You should break some rules of your life sometime. It's good to live like a rebel sometimes", she said and I chukled.
"I ain't in a war field or something that I need to be rebel", I said and she huffed.
"Mr. Orchid. Tell me one thing. When was the last time you did something super crazy?", She asked.
"I don't get you", I asked.
"Ok let me reframe my question. What is the most adventurous memory of your life which you can't forget ever",
"Umm, I've done tracking, bungee jumping, paragliding, scuba diving and one or more of sports if that counts", I replied.
"Wow, I never knew you've so much guts", She said and I smiled fakely.
"Don't get me wrong but I never took you to be so adventurous. I'm actually a zero when it comes to such an adventurous sports", Eva said.
"Because you don't know me", I replied.
"Yeah, we're strangers", she said and I nodded.
"Let's get to know each other better. Why don't you give me five days out of your busy schedule", she said excitedly.
"I can't. I've a lot of work to do. I've given you one week of my busy schedule for Eric's marriage", I said.
"Yeah right, like five years ago. Grow up man", she said rolling her eyes.
"Whatever. I've no time", I said and finished my coffee.
"Oh please Mr. Orchid. If you'll live always like this and will give work the first priority always then you'll never get any good girl ever", she said.
"Oh please. You're saying as if you've found any boy", I said with a chukle.
"Who said that I've not found anyone. I've but I've not told him about my feelings", she said.
"Then what are you waiting for?", I asked.
"For this small trip to end. So that I can go back and confess him my feelings", she said and I nodded.
"Good and who says that I won't get a suitable girl. If you don't know then let me tell you, I'm one of the most wanted batchelor", I replied.
"Right. I guess you're liking this title way too much. Do you always want to remain a bachelor only?. Change your status to commited", She asked.
"No. But I need time, it's not easy for me to move on from Aria", I said.
"You're being silly. I've forgiven that girl because she really suffers a lot. She ain't that bad, she just wanted someone to love her which Garey gave her. Till today, she's living in the guilt of betraying you", Eva said.
"So, I ain't worth giving love to someone. Are you stating me as unromantic?", I asked.
"Intelligent one", she said.
"Shut up. I'm romantic but I ain't gonna show you", I said and she chukled.
"What?", I asked.
"Mr. Orchid. Leave it. You can't even flirt properly to any random girl. So, don't give me any lame excuse", she said.
"Stop it there lady. You're now challenging my masculinity", I said.
"Well, I'm. Prove me wrong", she said.
"How?", I asked.
"Fine, just wait and the very next girl who'll come in this cafe now, you've to get her number to me and have to ask her out for a date", she said.
"What? This is crazy. Noah never ask girls out", I replied.
"Hence proved. You're a coward", she said.
"I am not. Fine I'll do it", I said and she gave me a thumbs up.
Let's face it!!
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