"Elliot!"
"Calm down! Wanna have a drink?"
"Was he here Rowan? It just felt so real, I can still feel his touch"
"He was here Evelyn. Freshen up, you are burning" Rowan makes his way outside the room with a panting Evelyn
How can you just leave like that?
// I needed to figure few things out Rowan. Is she okay? //
There's a thing called informing. She is burning up a little but it's okay
// I will visit later this evening, Bye //
Elliot ends the call unable to control his thoughts His mind is racing from previous night events, he was trying to do stuff which will never be appreciated if the latter takes a notice. Rowan would probably kill him for his nasty deeds. His love was sick yet he still can't get himself to walkout of his bedroom. What if his mind speaks louder this time? What if he reacts exactly like yesterday? Evelyn will never forgive him and he can't even imagine the thought of losing her again.
.
"Evelyn! Your phone's been ringing"
"Hmm, I don't remember anything after I stepped into studio"
"You passed out. At least you could have informed me that he is back sister!"
"I myself didn't know Rowan, he just showed up at Daniel's home. I missed him so much, I couldn't just run away when he was standing in front of me with that stunning smile" Evelyn chuckles oblivious of the tears
"You love him a bit too much"
"I know we are not on best terms yet but I can't let go of him again Rowan. I think you already figured out but I was lost these 2 months. He just left without a single word, I should have gone the next day"
"He is here Evelyn, talk things out. Tell him to be clear with you. He dropped you yesterday, I am leaving to my friend's. Will be back by evening and call me if anything is needed"
Hello!
// Evelyn! //
Speaking. Can I know who this is?
// Arthur. Can I have a talk with you? //
She stares at her phone listening to the person's voice who caused all this chaos in her life. She doesn't know what he had done but his name was enough to send shivers through her body. They were good friends from elementary age and the reason why Elliot's unaware of his presence. She limited their friendship to rare talks after Elliot's regular protests but still the latter managed to do something which caused their relationship to fall apart
~
July 10th
"A chocolate milkshake will do"
"Okay" Elliot leaves for the counter as a person enters the cafe with a slight mysterious grin playing on his lips
"Evelyn"
"Huh? Oh Hi Arthur" She smiles motioning him to sit with them
"I didn't expect you here"
"Neither did I. With Rowan?"
"Nah, I am with Elliot. You?"
"Just taking a stroll"
"Here" Elliot approaches the duo eyeing the third wheeler maybe!
"I am Arthur, Evelyn's school friend"
"Hi, want something?"
"I am good as I met her after so long"
Elliot takes the seat across them still eyeing the stranger closely. He is speaking with too much smile on his lips, maybe both are close friends! But Evelyn never mentioned about him being too touchy and close, not that he minds because they are her friends and she have all rights to be close with them. But that person is shuffling constantly in his seat, cracking lame jokes and acting as if he wants dwell too much about their relation
Evelyn's smart for not giving out too much details other than little dinner dates or silly jokes. Arthur was not having any of it and Elliot's damn sure that this man is crazy. He was constantly touching the subject about his profession and daily routines which is very unusual for just a friend to question. Evelyn just passed all a bit too personal questions just revealing that he is a Novel Writer. That can't bring any harm, right?
"Is he a close friend?"
"Nope, just a good buddy I guess!" Evelyn answers with a shrug placing herself inside the car
"He is so different"
"Huh?"
"He seems so mysterious Evelyn. Who asks numerous questions about their 'just friend's' relationship when I was right across you?"
"I don't know but he was never the serious kind, we will keep it short" she smiles and pecks his hand relaxing in the seat
.
July 24th
"Arthur contacted me this morning"
"Why so?"
"He asked whether you would be free to meet up"
"And what did my mistress say?" Elliot turns around pulling her close to him by her waist tickling her sides a little
"Hmm, maybe she just said that he may have many more important works to focus on!"
"Oh, surely he have Mi Cielo"
Elliot pecks her forehead travelling south with his little dry lips causing chuckles to erupt from the later
"I should get you a lip balm to protect these precious things. They are giving up on you Mr. Writer"
"As they should. They didn't get to feel what they love"
"I think they can now"
Evelyn tightens the grip on his sweatshirt pulling it a little down and catching his lips in a feverish kiss. Two young lovers savor their sweet moment completely immersed in fiery love oblivious of the events thar are about to unfold. Elliot drags his hands to gently rub her waist pulling impossibly closer not willing to let go of the incredible feeling bubbling up inside him
"You look gorgeous"
"I am literally in my tracksuit Writer" Evelyn breaks the kiss stepping back a bit, hands still curled around the latter's neck tugging his hair slightly
"My love is beautiful in anything"
"You are such a cheesy shit Elliot"
Evelyn sprints away showing disgusting expression as the latter chases her bumping into their parents who just entered the house
~
"Any specific reason Arthur?"
"It's been so long Evelyn!"
"Speak now. I am a bit busy"
"Is coffee possible?"
"I need to leave tomorrow Arthur. I don't have time and we were not in touch these past months, anything important?" Evelyn sighs still skeptical about his sudden phone call
"It's fine, can I drop by?"
"I think this can be done after I return. Bye Arthur" She ends the call panting heavily as the line goes silent
She was never suspicious about her friend. Though they weren't as close as other friends of hers but he was just a good guy. He just disappeared 2 months ago and contacted to talk physically. Elliot returned a day ago and Arthur's phone call, everything is so messed up. Evelyn needs to leave for her performance by tomorrow night and her love is just back. Is everything same? Why didn't he contact her after dropping her off? Does he know that she is leaving?
Evelyn falls on the bed groaning of all the events happening around her. Elliot seems so distant, even though he accepted that he messed up and missed her, he is just so different. The looks, glances, words are way too peculiar. His personality is contrasting with him before 2 months. What could have changed in this 2 months? Is there a need to inform Elliot about Arthur? Evelyn picks her phone calling her love
// Evelyn? //
Can we meet Elliot?
// How are you feeling? We can //
Fine I guess. Will you be able to come here, maybe half an hour from now?
// Yeah //
Awkward. Each and every word rolling off their lips sounds so awkward. It feels like talking to a stranger when they didn't meet just for 2 months. She called her lover to meet up and ask timings when he would be able to make it. Where did time drag their love to?