The Shackles of Aileen's Love
Goodbye to the past
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"You still want to sleep?" Cole kissed Aileen's open shoulder. Her hands were perfectly circular, absorbing all the warmth she could get from her lover.
Ah. I think he's going crazy. Aileen's body fragrance was completely different from any woman's body that had ever stopped in Cole's arms.
Aileen has a distinctive aroma that allows Cole to become entangled completely. And at this moment, the woman who had long since occupied a privileged position in her heart had already returned to be hers again.
Can he think so after what they did last night? An agreement to start all over, Cole thought. Or do they have to find another way to renew this relationship.
"Hem. You want to leave already?" Aileen asked in a slightly stifled voice, her manic still tightly closed not wanting to look at Cole. In addition, Aileen also felt reluctant to leave her comfortable bed.
Aileen did not want to act like a girl who was going through puberty and was spoiled for the man who had spent the night with her. Although deep in his heart he was feeling a tremendous turmoil.
But Aileen did not want to show that feeling to Cole. He prefers to hide it closely.
"I have to go home now. There is a very important morning meeting. Darren's been busy reminding me since last night. And you know,-" Cole smiled implying a bit of silliness in the story.
"There was another message this morning that said if I had to be in the office on time, otherwise they would take my place, he said.
So, I'm sorry for having to leave you now. I'll come back later." Cole said happily.
Of course it was just silly words from friends, but Cole knew full well that there was a responsibility that awaited him.
Let's be honest if Cole feels reluctant to leave Aileen alone. Especially at a time like this.
Cole still wanted to hug and pamper Aileen for a long time. Cole did not know when the woman would change her mind again, Aileen was too difficult to guess.
But this time Cole was helpless, he could not act as he wanted because there was an important job waiting.
Not much different from Cole, Aileen also felt the same way, she felt reluctant to end the warmth they were feeling. But what can be done, Aileen also has her own thoughts.
Despite wanting to be ordinary after what they did, Aileen felt overwhelmed by her feelings.
Aileen knew very well that her heart was pounding right now because of Cole. Even his blood rippled swiftly whenever Cole's hand gently touched his body.
The sense of ownership he had long harbored was now back in turmoil, but Aileen had to stay in control.
He cannot behave as he pleases and must be satisfied with their relationship like this.
"Then go.." said Aileen who inexplicably sounded a little disappointed that Cole was leaving her.
Cole stopped his activities for a moment. His brain was thinking again, and his heart was now beginning to doubt. Does he really have to leave or hang on any minute.
At least they could spend a warm morning with a cup of coffee while being accompanied by their sweet little daughter.
What a sight that Cole always wanted to make in his dreams.
"I'll see Cessa before I leave. I love you." Cole kissed Aileen on the forehead and hugged her once more. This time a hug for a longer time.
Ahh. Cole's heart truly felt reluctant to let Aileen go.. "Sleep longer. I'll ask Sarah to prepare breakfast for you." Cole is helpless. He had to let the warm moments end here.
Until Cole left his room, Aileen didn't make a sound. His mind was too full of questions about their relationship.
Aileen did allow Cole to touch her because he needed that, too, but now Aileen really doesn't know what to do, especially with Cole.
Does he have to behave like before and forget what they did last night? it was as if it was not her, but a woman who was drunk from being filled with frustration. Is correct.
Aileen had little expertise in pretending. All this time he always did that. And succeed.
Ahhh... but what if it doesn't work for Cole?
Does that mean he has no choice but to let things go the way Cole wants them to? live together lovingly together with their little daughter without worrying if betrayal will come again and again.
Oh God. It's really confusing. It's harder than counting how many sheets are in his entire hotel room. Cole won't be easy to handle.
"Good morning sir." Sarah noticed Cole coming down the stairs.
"Good morning Sarah." reply Cole. "May I ask your help to prepare breakfast for Aileen, and make sure that she can sleep longer" Cole said before she actually left the Marsden residence.
"Okay, sir, I'll do as you please." Sarah added with a smile. Sarah knew everything that was going on inside the house, including what happened between Cole and the lady.
"Thank you Sarah. Ah, one more. Please help us to overcome this." Cole glanced at the cctv which was definitely recording what was happening in every part of the room of the house.
Sarah who understood Cole's intentions immediately nodded without saying anything more. Likewise with Cole, he left with a big smile.
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"What about our partnership in Boston. Is everything going well?" Cole asked as the three were in talks after finishing an important meeting earlier.
"Everything's fine. And for the next meeting, I'll make sure we're in full control." Darren said confidently.
During this time he was the one who helped Cole to take care of the branch company in Boston. Darren has also handled cooperative affairs with corporate partners who will make good investments, and Cole knows that.
Darren was fully convinced that the cooperation could go well without the slightest obstacle.
"That's great. Then please make a detailed report. And you're Steve, please replace me to go to Boston the day after." Cole.l dropped out, all of a sudden.
Steve frowned confusedly, as it sounded ridiculous to him. "You're asking me? Hey. are you kidding me?" Steve was smiling. But Cole just shook his head.
"No. You also know that I don't have to repeat my words, right?" this time it was Cole who smiled.
"You sure of me? but isn't.-
"Yes. You're. I think I said it clearly. Who else? I can't possibly ask Darren to take my place to leave again.
You know the work itself has piled up. And Darren's been doing it all the time, hasn't he?"
"After all, my friend, you will not forget that Darren has Gio. Poor that baby. Gio must have missed Daddy. So now you're the only one leaving. And. I think this is good for you." Cole raised both eyebrows. Darren smiled too.
"You kidding me?"
"You're the only one I can trust besides Darren. Okay well? you are not allowed to refuse. The meeting's over." Cole said he didn't want to mince words anymore. The man immediately left Steven who was almost speechless.
"Hey Cole. Why are you doing this to me?" Shouts Steve frustrated. This was a decision that was beyond his expectations.
It's not that Steve can't, it's just that he doesn't like to go too far from Vegas. And Boston's not a place for a guy like him.
Darren who was still sitting in his chair could only help laughing at his best friend who could not dwell because of Cole.
"Cole's right Steve, this is good for you. Maybe you'll meet your girlfriend there. There's no harm in working and on vacation, right?" Darren blinked his eyes as he patted Steve's shoulder softly giving support.
"Dude! Are you two conspiring just because I'm the unmarried one between us?"
Darren just waved his hand without comment. The man then simply displayed a meaningful smile. It made Steve really frustrated. Both of his friends were really upsetting.
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...MARSDEN HOUSE'S...
Sarah knocks softly on Aileen's door to see if she is still asleep or vice versa,
"Miss, your breakfast I've prepared" Sarah said in a slightly humbled voice.
"I'll be down in a minute. Thank you Sarah." said Aileen from her room. "Well miss." Sarah returned to the ground floor.
In the room, Aileen who had already woken up had immediately left her seat.
He did nothing but think. And everything in his head is about Cole.
"I'll die young if it continues like this." Aileen came out of the room. But before descending, Aileen took her time to go to her little daughter's room, Cessa.
Aileen needs encouragement. And the only one who could give that right now was just her adorable little princess.
"Good morning mommy's. How's your sleep, baby? it looks like you are well." murmured Aileen while smiling with relief.
"Miss Cessa doesn't have a fever anymore. And I have also prepared all the needs of Miss Cessa as your request." Katrina reminded.
"Good then. We're leaving this afternoon. Please prepare everything well Katrina."
Aileen turned her face that looked doubtful. Despite smiling, he began to doubt his decision.
"Have you had breakfast? if we can't have breakfast together yet."
"Already miss. I'll be here with Miss Cessa, it's time for Miss Cessa to have some milk." Katrina. "Alright then I'll go down now."
Downstairs Sarah was waiting for her.
"Good morning, miss." Sarah smiled faintly as usual. That woman doesn't talk much. But at certain times Sarah can turn 180° from what Aileen sees every day.
"Good morning Sarah. You prepared everything I asked for, didn't you?"
"Already miss. Everything's ready, our plane's leaving at ten." Aileen nodded faintly. He walked to the pantry.
"Do I need to tell Mr Cole about our departure? I mean, -"
"No need for Sarah. Let me just call her, later."
"Well miss."
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...AIRPORTS...
After careful consideration, Aileen decided to contact Cole as Sarah had said before.
Just before their plane leaves, at least Cole must know that Aileen will be taking their daughter with him.
"Hallo Aileen, what's wrong?" cole's voice sounded happy. But Aileen's heart was pounding uncomfortably.
"Cole, we're leaving. I just wanted to tell you this. I think you should know." Aileen said straight to the point.
"Is there another meeting today? I mean you and our daughter. You guys go together, don't you?"
"No. Um.. Yep. I mean we went together but not to see Cessa's doctor." Aileen hesitated for a moment. But he continued his sentence.
"You know that I don't have a lot of work. And there's important work I have to do. So I have to go. But you don't worry, Sarah and Katrina are also going with me."
Cole frowned, he still did not understand what Aileen meant by leaving.
"In a minute our plane will go."
"What..? Aileen what do you mean." Cole stood up quickly and left the room.
"Aileen don't joke. What do you mean by getting on a plane. Where are you going to take our daughter?" Cole was completely panicked when he heard that Aileen was going to leave him again.
Oh God. Especially this.
"It's not like that, Cole. I mean just until my job is done. That's all."
Cole stop. He could only pick it up before entering his car. "What does this mean Aileen? you're gonna leave me again with our daughter too?"
"What's the reason you left because I told you how I felt? you feel burdened? is that why you're leaving again? if it is, I'm sorry, I'll retract my words. But please Aileen.. " Cole can barely even finish the sentence.
He was afraid to listen to Aileen's answer. Cole did feel used to not being considered like this, it's just that. why should it be now? when he felt everything was fine.
"It's precisely because it's the opposite Cole." Aileen. "Because I realized that I couldn't ignore you.
I need some time to think about all this, so please. Please let me once again." pinta Aileen felt hopeless with her feelings.
Cole breathed a heavy sigh. His heart must again feel this disappointment. Isn't the wait always enough? why should he let go of his again? why does everything have to be like this?
"Aileen.. ?"
"I love you Cole. But the love I have won't be enough to make our relationship as good as you want. Because of that, please.."
"Well, if this is what you want Aileen to be. Take care of yourself and our daughter, I'll wait until you're ready to start again. No matter how long it takes you. I'll wait for you."
Cole could not impose his will on Aileen. Even though he loved her so much, it didn't mean that he would hold Aileen back from doing what her heart wanted.
Like he said, no matter how long Aileen needs, she will wait. Because in this world only time he has..
"I love you, Aileen, don't forget that.."
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