Evelyn's Regret

Forty

Noah, who had just returned from the office, headed straight for Cilla's room. He wanted to make sure his daughter was sleeping comfortably before he did his own self-cleaning and resting.

Noah frowned, looking very shocked on his face when he found Cilla sleeping in the arms of the girl he knew so well. He got closer to the bed, Cilla looked so comfortable in Evelyn's arms that also looked asleep. Cilla clasped Evelyn's shirt tightly as if afraid Evelyn would leave if the grip slipped.

Noah stared deeply at the two figures before him, a gaze he never showed anyone. Noah's hand was raised either whose face he would wipe but in fact he pulled his hand back. He did not want to disturb his second break.

Noah turned his back, choosing to leave the room. He seemed to hold his chest which suddenly felt pained to see how thirsty Cilla was for a mother's affection, although he always made sure that Cilla always got an abundance of affection from him in fact it was not enough. There are parts that he cannot fill.

"Where's Noah coming?"

Mama Noah greeted her, the woman seemed to be heading for Cilla's room.

"Yes ma, oh yes ma why did Evelyn get here?" Ask Noah without further ado

"So Cilla continued to cry and called mama, mama uda love to see photos and videos of Syahira but still did not want to stop. Finally Eve's mom, you met Eve?"

"They're sleeping. Next time call Noah aja ma, don't bother Evelyn" Noah said in a heavy voice.

"Eve doesn't mind Noah either"

"It's not good, don't take Evelyn, don't put others on hard choices. He may have objected but did not dare to refuse. Who knows if he has another show with his girlfriend" Noah's eyes look pleaded, the mother exhaled slowly, she then rubbed Noah's shoulders with a soothing smile.

"Look down Noah, you can see Evelyn really doesn't mind. Don't think too far, Evelyn's not like that"

Noah poked his shoulders, argued with his mother not to expect her to win. He always had to give up in the end.

"Noah rest first ma"

Noah went to his room, leaving his mother staring pityfully at him.

It was past midnight, but Noah's eyes were still hard to shut. His thoughts floated on the figure that was accompanying his daughter at this time. His heart suddenly fretted, should not Evelyn have to be troubled on Cilla's affairs.

Noah decides to go back to Cilla's room, hoping that his grief can be crushed when he sees his baby. Slowly he opened the door so as not to disturb the two girls who were chatting in silence.

Noah sat slowly by the side of the bed, looking Cilla and Evelyn so sound that he did not feel his existence. They were not bothered by the movement of the mattress as Noah sat down.

Noah's eyes went down Evelyn's face that looked so peaceful. This was the first time he had come back to enjoy the girl's face after so many years. Not much has changed, only that Evelyn looks more mature.

"Sorry Eve, you shouldn't be stuck on Cilla. You must be happy, step freely into the world like your dreams. I won't let your freedom come back because Cilla's starting to depend on you. Nothing can stop your dreams Eve, I'll make sure of that" whispered Noah softly.

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Noah stepped towards the dining table for breakfast, the man looking fresh in his casual clothes. Her face was flat as usual when she found Evelyn waiting at the dinner table, she was seen feeding Cilla.

"Dear to love" said the mother who was answered with a smile by the man.

"What kind of breakfast are you having?" Noah lands a kiss on the top of Cilla's head that looks ravenous eating her food.

"Aci goyeng papa" The three-year-old replied cheerfully. Noah chuckled, very anxious to hear Cilla's funny-sounding babble with a not-so-clear pronunciation of the word. Noah could not deny Cilla was more cheerful with the existence of Evelyn.

"Eve why hasn't breakfast?" Noah chooses to sit down in front of Eve and receives the breakfast that has been filled by mama to her plate.

"Cilla can eat the same as Nina. You eat first" Noah insisted as he looked at Evelyn.

"Cilla doesn't want Noah, she wants Eve" said the middle-aged woman who still looks beautiful.

Noah chose to be quiet, not intending to argue with the mother because it was just a futile act.

"Eve, after breakfast I want to talk? I'm waiting in the back garden" Noah said after finishing breakfast on his plate

"Yes" Evelyn was nervous, her heart became riled up guessing what Noah wanted to say to her.

"Just relax, don't hurry" Noah threw a faint smile, a smile that managed to calm Evelyn's heart at least the man did not look angry.

Evelyn stared at Noah's back, looking at the man her longing was mounting.

'Or yourself a little Eve, the death of Syahira not then can make you want to miss the man '

Maki Evelyn to herself.

Evelyn continued her breakfast after waking up from her daydream, she quickly devoured the food on the plate. Evelyn's greatest wish right now was just to see Noah immediately.

"Ma, Titip Cilla Eve to Brother Noah first huh?" Pamit Evelyn after breakfast toilet followed by a glass of water.

"Yes Eve" Evelyn was a little embarrassed when she saw that Noah's mama was looking at a smile, it seemed like the middle-aged woman was watching her rush since earlier. Evelyn chose to pretend to relax. The girl turned to Cilla who was next to her

"Cilla, aunty to papa first huh?" Evelyn rubbed Cilla's Chubby cheek.

"Don't want to, Cilla itut mama" whined Cilla with a special voice of a child

Evelyn smiled gently then kissed the little girl's forehead

"Aunty just for a little while, aunty will not leave Cilla for long" Evelyn persuaded very gently.

"Iya Cilla, her mother wants to talk to her soon after it's playing with Cilla again" persuaded mama Noah. With a heavy heart and holding back the cry Cilla nodded.

"Smart kid. Here hug first" Evelyn brought Cilla's body into her arms then showered her with a kiss.

"If you don't mind don't call aunt Eve, let Cilla call you mama" said mama Noah with a hopeful face. Evelyn looked at Noah's mother then smiled bitterly, what should that be? but his heart did not go along with his actions. Although her heart was doubtful Evelyn still nodded her head.

"Thank You Eve" Mama Noah was so moved

"Yes ma, Eve followed Brother Noah first yes ma?" The woman nodded her head. Evelyn rubbed Cilla's face again before she finally followed Noah to the back garden.

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Hi Noah and Evelyn are back...

is anyone waiting for them? hopefully it will be up every day after this...

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