Aaron was looking at his younger brother and his girlfriend. They looked so lovely together. Even Though he had never believed in love, he was happy for his brother to find one.
He was happy that if he leaves there will be someone who genuinely cared for him. He had seen in her eyes, the way she looked at Jason that she truly loved him.
He had changed a lot after he had met Amelia. He became more softhearted and happier.
As they went through the menu, Aaron suggested going for the steak here. They prepare the best of the best steak.
As the waitress came, they ordered food and waited.
He saw Evelyn staring emotionlessly at the river and city outside. He knew she was always someone who loved sceneries. Even Though her eyes were emotionless he understood she was enjoying the scenery.
"Why aren't you two both dating?" Amelia asked
"It would be a boring if we dated" Evelyn said
"Why You look good together" Amelia said
We know a lot about each other there is nothing new intersecting" Aaron said
That's right" Evelyun said
"Its platonic '' Jason as to Amelia as he didn't want this conversation to continue.
At the same time the waitress came with the food.
They all started eating their food. Savouring the flavours.
They all brought steak medium rare. It was red at the centre and ring of pinkiness between centre and the crust. The steak was juicy, the flavours and butteriness distributed well.
"This is why they say medium rare is the best," Jason said as he enjoyed it.
All were focused on eating, only the sound of cutlery can be heard.
After some time Aaron heard Jason and Amelia murmuring. 'You say it' 'no you say'
Aaron would understand that something was going in between Jason and Amelia. He would see they wanted to say something but couldn't bring how to say it.
What?" Aaron asked as took the glass of water to drink
Jason cleared him voice to say
"I was planning to move out with Amelia. We are looking for an apartment. So I just needed to say to you." Jason said as his fingers played together showing nervousness
Aaron just stared at him, making Jason nervous. Aaron was always like a father figure to jason. He took care of him from a very young age, as their parents never cared about them he also protected him from his abusive parents. Because of Aaron he had never been under the wrath of his parents. When Aaron said he was moving out Jason got terrified. He felt like there would be no one for him. But Aaron asked Jason to move out with him. Now he doesn't know how Aaron would react.
"Dont do it" Aaron said, for a brief moment there was a flash of pain in Jason's eyes. But it soon changed into shock
"Amelia you move out into our apartment. I wouldn't be there for a long period of time, I don't know if we would even come back. So you two can live together"
"What does that mean 'doest know we even come back'? Like what is it?"
"We are in a part of the mission and we doesn't know what will happen"
"What mission"
We can't disclose it" Evelyn said
"So you both are just going, not even caring about us" he asked
Aaron would see the pain in Jason's eyes. He didn't want it.
"Now you are even saying you are not coming back. What does it mean?"
"We do…."
"Don't say that it is like some death mission"
"Kind off" Aaron said in a whisper
"And you agreed to it, without even saying anything to me. Why??"
"We have to do it. Don't ask why. But it's for you, me everyone"
"Lets not destroy the good mood. We didn't want the last minutes to be in fights"
Before Jason would continue Amelia squeezed his hands, as a gesture indicating 'don't talk'
Aaron would understand Jason's concern. Even If he wanted to change he wouldn't. They have decided and worked hard for it.
After paying the bill, they all thought to take a walk to the beach.
Jason and Amelia, Aaron and Evelyn walked in pair
"Do you think he will be ok?" Evelyn asked as they walked the shore. Water touched their legs while it washed the shore.
"By time he would" Aaron said as he sighed
They would feel that Jason was down, but it was not his fault. Aaron was the one who had cared and loved Jason. If a loved one out of nowhere said that they are leaving and don't come back, what does that feel like to hear.
To cheer up, Evelyn kicked her legs splashing water on Aaron. Aaron did the same to her. Soon they started water fighting. Amelia and Jason joined them.
Running, chasing, splashing, throwing water.
They were enjoying their time. Laughing, smiling and giggling.
After playing a lot they came to sit on the sand to relax a bit.
"Do you want ice cream?" Jason asked
They nodded with a bright smile. Jason showed the ice cream truck nearby.
"Chocolate"
"Vanilla"
"I can't bring it all alone. Someone come with me."
He said as they all pulled Evelyn with him. Evelyn and Jason went to get ice cream leaving Aaron and Amelia alone.
"I hope you will take care of him, when i leaves"
"I promise" she said.
"So you will not come back"
"I dont know"
"He was so sad"
"I know"
"Take care of him"
"I will, don't worry"
"Please come back for him"
Aaron just stared at the ocean as he doesnt know what to say. He doesn't know whether he will come back or not.
Evelyn and Jason come back with ice cream and soon they all start enjoying it.
They enjoyed the night without caring about what the future awaits them.