Ethan's P.O.V
After two long years , our reunions was a delicate balance of joy and restraint , Each word carried with the weight of unspoken emotions, and as we embraced ...it felt like the unwritten chapters of our story .... the chapters that were snatched from me two years ago ... but finally this time we could be reaching within ....
approaching the situation with grace and respect...whilst maintaining a calm demeanor and concealing any personal emotions.... I prioritize on making them feel comfortable in my presences whilst I lead the way
An awkward Silence engulfed us ... it was unbearable ...I had to initiate a conversation that included both of them ... how exasperating!!!
I was just thinking about that cooking class we attended , before you guys got married , I said with a warm smile on my face ..while looking at Ruth and Mikey's hands entwined....like the loving couple they were
Glancing at both of them, I continued ..... The way we struggle with those recipes, it was hilarious!! I
Mike shared a smile , reminiscing, though not with me but Ruth ...." oh , I remember overcooking my stew .... God it was the waste ever .... he said with a warm smile still on his face
Don't say that honey ,it was nice ...Ruth teased .... and special to me ...I loved it
how vexing !!, their interaction ....I thought my face darkening a bit
Mikey stared at me reading through my emotions....I was bare to him always ...
with him around was like a world where words were unnecessary.....we could articulate every sentiment ,yet it also brought a heightened awareness of how genuine and profound the connection was...
absolutely!!!!! I chimed in though rather loud this time , those unplanned moments makes the best stories.....speaking of events ..... have you guys done anything fun lately ??? I asked them trying hard to lighten the moment
not really ....Mike here has been busy with work ....his no fun anymore ....Ruth signed
Then let do something before you guys leave ....maybe a trip ??? Dinner??? A game ???
Count us in!!! Ruth respond enthusiastically
sounds fantastic... it will be great
...Mike rather responded nonchalantly
hate to interrupt... we are here ....I announced ... finally having a breather because the atmosphere was became awkward again ...I won't keep you here any longer....see you at dinner....and I hope we catch up Mikey ,because I truly missed .... I expressed my feeling a bit hestitantly for Ruth not to read in between the line ....
but Mikey knew what I meant ... he knew me well enough ...to know my thoughts and where I was getting at .... The air thickened just like his demeanor....making Ruth pass a glance at me and him ...
. Mike gently slid his hand on Ruth back and guided her in the room ....gently closing the door on my face ... shielding our connection from prying eyes ... a silent pact of what happened before he got married two years back .... a secrecy that lingered ....the weight of our shared moments locked away in the fleeting gesture ....
with a wistful smile , I nodded, acknowledging the unspoken agreement...I murmured softly with defeat , turning away to leave , carrying the echoes of the moments I shared with him then... in the now closed door behind me ....
I left respecting their space ...but with onething in mind I was having him this time whether he liked it or not