The Shackles of Aileen's Love

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"You sure you want to marry that guy Aileen? didn't you just know each other, that was a few months ago." Alex grunting.

"Do you not want to consider me. I can accept that child and you." Alex looked at Aileen with a worried look.

After being discharged from the hospital, Aileen decided not to delay too long in resolving her problems. That's why he met Alex. They should talk.

Although she does not want a marriage with Alex, Aileen knows that Alex has been harboring feelings for her.

Aileen also knows that Alex has a good heart. It's just that a good heart isn't enough for a relationship that they'll go through for a lifetime.

He needs something more than that. And for the first time, Aileen felt it was okay to get through life with a man, if his man was that person.

"I'm not sure about Alex either. It's just, "Aileen's down. "Do you think this child will be happy if he eventually finds out that I did not choose to live with his father, but rather with you?" aileen.

"I haven't talked to that guy yet either. I don't know if he's willing to accept this child or vice versa." Unknowingly Aileen held onto her stomach, "I know you're a good man Alex, but I don't think our relationship will work."

"And even though I don't know what the future is, I still want to make sure everything is on my own, whether the man is willing to take responsibility or vice versa. Because after all, I realized that night I was the one who made a mistake." Aileen lowered her face in embarrassment. This is really ridiculous.

It felt, all the image of him that he had built up all this time was just nonsense. Even at times like this, he could not hold his head up.

Alex let out a long sigh, "That's why it's better for you to marry me. I'll take care of you and the kid. I can love you both." Alex said again.

"Alex, I'm sorry. I don't want to make any more mistakes. I want to fix everything. What's more, I wanted to find out for myself, what I was really looking for. I really want to find my own way."

"But I love you Aileen. Please give me the same opportunity too. If later that man doesn't want to take responsibility for you, please let me stand next to you, I beg you." Alex asked.

This time Aileen could feel the solemnity of the man staring at her with sparkling eyes.

And if in the end, Alex's words came true, Aileen wasn't even sure if she could do the same. Or actually, he just needs to learn to accept everything..

"Alex.

"I'm fine Aileen." the man grabbed Aileen's hand and stared at her with a sad look in his eyes. "I'll be waiting for you. I can wait until you can make a choice between me or the baby's father. Even though I know my chances are small, I just want you to be happy." Alex smiled gently.

"More than you are currently pregnant. Don't think about anything else. Just think about yourself. The child needs happiness too. With a happy you, that child will grow up to be a loved one" Alex said.

"Whatever your decision is, I respect it, and remember that I will always be on your side."

"Thank you Alex. Thank you for understanding what I mean, and sorry. I know words alone can't fix everything, but I mean it."

Aileen couldn't hide her unpleasurable facial features because it had put Alex in this position.

Despite realizing that he had hurt the man, Aileen could not do the opposite either. Because he was sure, that it would hurt both of them.

"I know, Aileen, I know."

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After they spoke, Aileen felt a little relieved. Alex can understand also respect his decision. That's enough for now.

Aileen felt grateful that Alex was not demanding things that she would not be able to fulfill. Despite being aware of her actions that had hurt the man, Aileen would stick to her stance.

For their common good, they are not destined to marry. Aileen doesn't want to be stuck in a bond like her and Alex. Because he didn't have the slightest feeling for the man.

Even from the beginning Aileen did not intend to marry Alex, but since it was her father's wish, she was forced to approve of him.

But now, Aileen had a reason to live her own life. And thankfully, her conversation with Alex ended well.

At least one problem can be solved. And the rest is talking to the guy. The father of the baby in her womb. Cole Maxim's.

"Well little baby. Next we can only see how lucky you are. Whatever happens I will protect you. I hope you will fight with me." Aileen smiled.

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After leaving the hotel, Aileen who was accompanied by Sarah immediately went to Cole's company. As he promised the man, they also had to talk. And he thinks this is the right time for them to talk.

Inside the car Aileen repeatedly sighed heavily. But he didn't say a word. So Sarah who noticed him through the rearview mirror also sighed.

"What's wrong, miss? you seem to be thinking a lot." asked Sarah. The woman was still the same, this time even Aileen sighed repeatedly and looked even more riled up than before.

"I'm afraid of Sarah. To be honest, I wasn't sure I'd see Cole." Aileen said honestly.

Cole is different from Alex. Although both of them were strangers, Aileen knew Alex well enough after meeting each other several times. Different story with the man he will meet later..

"What if Cole doesn't want to get married like Daddy Dave would. What if he already has a girlfriend? then I who was this stranger suddenly came to suggest a marriage just because in my stomach there was a baby that he did not necessarily want. Can you imagine what Cole would think of me? I should how?"

Now Sarah was the one who had to sigh after hearing all of Aileen's anxiety. "Miss," he said in a serious tone, "Are you going to listen to the advice I'm going to give you?" Sarah has to make sure where she is ready to meet Cole Maxim.

As long as Sarah knows enough of Aileen's character, the woman must force herself to continue acting like a sweet child even though she also wants to show another side of herself. Aileen held back too often.

"Do you have any good advice for me Sarah? tell me, what is it?" Aileen looked at Sarah with slightly sparkling eyes.

"Listen to me, lady" said Sarah. "When you meet Mr. Cole, you must be as elegant and graceful as ever. Don't point out your fears or anxieties like this." Sarah looked at Aileen solemnly.

"However, we don't yet know the true character of the man. Cole is a man far from your expectations. So my advice, it's good that you make a defensive fort on yourself."

"You think so?"

Sarah nodded. "But, what if I get rejected just like that before we even meet? Besides, this is my fault. I dragged him into this." Aileen looked down again.

It was strange when he had to face such an emotionally draining situation like today.

"Oh my goodness, miss. When did you lose that confidence? You are the daughter of Mr. Dave Marsden. Nothing bad will happen to you. Just believe in all the luck you have so far" said Sarah encouraged Aileen.

"And my advice, there's no harm in showing a little different side to your usual self." Aileen frowning.

"Men will usually become weak if they see a woman who is helpless before them. The instinct of wanting to protect would just appear, even greater than what they realized."

"Don't forget the elegance, miss. Though weak but you still have to show the graceful side you have."

Aileen's face gripped. "What if that guy turns out to be a bitch?" just imagining it made Aileen have a headache.

"Although annoying, I hope you don't start the fight as usual, as much as possible control your emotions." Sarah recalled once again with a serious face.

"Well.yes, all right. I'll follow everything you suggest Sarah. I'm not going to ask him to fight even if that guy sucks. I'm not gonna scold him, let alone beat him." Sarah nodded. "I'll remember all that. Just relax."

"Do your best for the future of your baby. Rest assured, you can."

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Soon, the two arrived at Cole Maxim's company. Sarah was the first to walk to the reception desk. Aileen followed quietly behind him.

"Is your director there?" Sarah asked the woman standing behind the reception desk.

"Have you made any promises before?" ask the woman named Clara Morgot. "Not yet." answered Sarah briefly.

"I'm sorry if you want to meet with the President you have to make an appointment in advance" said the woman again.

Sarah grunts. He sighed for a moment then looked at the woman in front of him with an intimidating look,

"Please tell your President if any important guest wants to see him right now."

Instead of directly doing Sarah's request, the receptionist woman actually floated a cynical look at the two.

"All guests are equally important. And since the first procedure in this office has been so miss. After all, the President is not a person you can meet at will. There was an important meeting that he had to attend so, couldn't." the woman was chuckling with his decision.

Sarah's eyes were rounded with clenched hands, "What?"

"Tidad." Aileen. He took a step forward and smiled, "Don't make a fuss here. Our goal is not for that." Aileen reminded, then took over the conversation.

"I'm sorry miss." Sarah lowered her head and took a step back. Although in his heart Sarah felt very upset at the woman who is currently still staring at him with a cynical look.

God fucking. I wanted to give that woman a single move to silence her arrogant mouth. Sarah in my heart.

"Since your President is busy, may I know what time the meeting will end?" aileen said after interrupting the tension between Sarah and the woman behind the reception desk.

"I don't know, miss. All I know is the President is very busy today."

Hearing that, Aileen was still trying to smile. After all, something like this is natural to happen. It is also wrong not to make an appointment beforehand.

"Then let us wait until the meeting is over. May it?" ask Aileen again. Clara just smiled faintly. "Please wait in the waiting room in the lobby. I'll tell the President if you're waiting for him."

Despite still getting a cynical look, but Aileen did not want to bother with it. For him at this moment the most important thing is to meet Cole Maxim.

"alright. Sorry to bother you." Aileen's reply still maintained her friendly smile. "Sarah, come on."

In the waiting room, Aileen picks up her phone and searches for Cole's name. Aileen had saved Cole's number which she took from the business card that the man had given her earlier.

Can we talk? I waited for you in the waiting room.Type Aileen and send the message to Cole because I do not know how long to wait there.

Especially he said that he would be busy all day. So while waiting, Aileen chose to sleep and rest her legs.

"I'm gonna take a little break, Sarah. Please wake me up when that super busy man comes" said Aileen, who closed her eyes.

"Fine miss. I'll wake you up as soon as I see her." Sarah said.

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Inside the meeting room, Cole felt the phone in his pocket vibrate. Usually he will ignore every call or message that comes in at a time like this.

But Cole who was feeling a little bored, reached into his pocket and read the message written there.

He frowned, the article in the message there is no sender name, it is a number that he first saw.

Talk .. waiting room... Is... He had no idea who was sending such a message to him. But in retrospect, only one person had an appointment with him. The man Cole was waiting for his arrival.. Aileen's..

Realizing this, Cole immediately gasped and subconsciously made the attention of the people in the room fixed on him.

"We can get here enough." Said Cole, who without further ado left the meeting room immediately. Seeing his friend in a hurry, Steve also immediately followed Cole with a thousand steps.

"Hey, what's wrong? did something happen?" ask the man who wasn't just Cole's man.

"Hem. I have to go now. Just give me the meeting report on my desk." Afterwards, Cole disappeared behind the elevator.

Arriving at the lobby, Cole searches for the person who sent him the message. Sarah is standing next to the woman who is currently sitting on her back.

"Aileen?" call Cole. Hearing that voice, Sarah immediately turned around and looked at Cole. The man's eyes were instantly fixed on Aileen who was currently sleeping comfortably on the sofa. "I'll wake up miss" said Sarah in a hurry.

"No. No need." stop Cole. "He must be tired. Let me take him." Sarah frowned disapprovingly at Cole's request. Because he is the one who must take care of his miss, even from the man in front of him at this time.

"But sir,-

"What's your purpose here?" ask Cole. This time he looked at Sarah. "Miss wants to talk, it's just that she says you're busy, because that's what miss,-

"I understand. I'll take him to my room. You can come along if you want." said Cole who carried Aileen's body carefully. Sarah did not protest against Cole's treatment, she simply followed the two in silence.

In his heart Cole was happy to see Aileen. He was looking forward to the day he could talk to the woman.

Up in front of Cole's room, Sarah opens the door and lets Cole take Aileen inside.

"Just get in, I know you must be worried about your missus." Said Cole who did not mind Sarah's whereabouts if the woman wanted to accompany Aileen. "I'll just wait outside, sir. Please take care of Miss." ask Sarah seriously.

"Don't worry. I'm not gonna hurt him."

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