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Helia's POV:
"Mummy, try the cake." Flora said, giving Mom a slice of the chocolate cake she had made. Too bad that I hate sweet, or else I would have gobbled the entire cake.
"Definitely! My daughter has made this so I will have it." Mom said, taking the plate.
"Wow Flora, this is great. You gave this cake to Lilly and totally sabotaged her dieting plan! Now she'll have to exercise double for reducing calories!" Dad said humorously, making Mom give him a death glare. We all laughed. I swear, Mom was the most diet conscious person I ever came across.
"You never let go the chance of teasing me, do you?! You always have to say something to make me wanna kill you!" Mom said, angrily.
"Dad, Mummy takes such great care about her health. That's why she still looks do young and fresh." Flora said to Dad. She is such an innocent soul. That's what makes me fall her every time.
"I don't know about you both but my daughter will always be by my side." Mom said, patting Flora's head. Suddenly Sam came in.
"Mrs. Solaria is here." He said.
"REALLY?! Mrs. Solaria! I am coming, tell her to wait in the lounge." Mom said, happily. Mrs. Solaria was Mom's childhood friend. By that I remember a really bad memory.
"Oh! The one who used to pull my cheek like hell when I was 6!" I said, rubbing my cheek. They all laughed.
"Helia, it was only a sign of affection. Come on, Flora, I will introduce you to her. Even I have to brag about my daughter." Mom said, taking Flora with her.
"Beware of her cheek pulling." I said, with a chuckle at the end. She giggled a bit and left with Mom, who looked as if she was going to kill me.
"Helia?" Dad asked to get my attention." Are you happy with Flora?"
This question needed no thinking to do. "What do you think, Dad?"
"You do seem happy." Dad said, making me chuckle. He gave me a disapproving look.
"Not just happy, Dad. I am really very happy. You were right; Flora is a very nice girl. I couldn't have found someone like her in my entire life." I said, grinning ear to ear.
"May God bless you and keep both of you happy. May your love always remain like this. I just pray to see my grandchild in this life." Dad said, making me choke over my own spit. Dad laughed. He patted me over my back. "I don't know about the grandchild but I really want to see you together as a family."
"Dad, actually I remembered something important to tell you. I am going to Domino for this presentation. I hope it gains success as it did in Melody." I said, changing the topic.
"For sure it will be. When are you going?" Dad asked.
"On Thursday. I am already counting the days of my return." I said. I can't live without Flora for a second, how will I stay without her for 10 days!
"It happens when you fall in love." Dad said and I nodded with a smile.
Flora's POV:
I took out a white shirt from Helia's wardrobe. Folding it neatly, I walked to the suitcase to place it in the suitcase.
"I have already place a white shirt; should I put another one too?" I asked Helia, who was leaning against the wardrobe.
"Yeah." He said. As soon as I reach the suitcase to pack the other shirt, he pulled my arm and turned me towards him.
"What shall I bring for you?" He asked. Now that was an unexpected one.
"I don't need anything. I have every luxury of life." I said. Helia's lips broke into a smile.
"Wow. How innocent and simple my wife is! Others' wives give them a long list of things to shop. And you don't need a single thing." He said. Why does he always appreciate me when I am not anyone so special?
"Okay, I do have a request for you." I said.
"Yes, please ask."
"Come back early. Before 10 days." I said. I couldn't live without him. I just pray he comes back quickly.
"Why? Will you miss me?" He said. He just said what I wanted to say. I would really miss him. I nodded. "Okay."
"And if you're unable to that?" I asked, quite shocked that he was shortening his business trip for me.
"If I couldn't come...If I couldn't come... Then you can marry another man." My mouth shot open. He just shrugged and left while I ran after him.
After 8 days...
"Good morning Dad. Good morning Mummy." I said, walking into the dining hall with the tea tray. Dad and Mummy were seated across each other.
"Good morning, Flora!"
"Morning!"
"So how's your health, Dad?" I asked, placing the tea cups in front of them.
"I am totally fine. You have totally spoiled me with this tea habit. I doubt that I will be able to drink any tea except yours." Dad said, taking the tea.
"He is not at all fine. He was not even able to sleep the entire night because his blood pressure was fluctuating now and then. I insisted him that we go to the doctor but he ignored it." Mummy said.
"That's wrong, Dad. You should go to the doctor when you don't feel well." I said, slightly scolding him.
"Okey you both, daughter and mother win and I lose. We will go to doctor but prior that can I have my tea?" Dad asked giving in.
"Of course."
"Oh Thank god!" Dad said taking a sip of tea.
That evening...
No POV:
Pulling Flora by her arm, Helia brought her into the room.
"What's the matter?" Flora asked on excitement.
"There's a surprise but you need to close your eyes first." Helia said ,holding Flora's hands in his.
"So much suspense! You have pulled me till here from the kitchen; what has happened?" Flora asked, exasperated.
"Close your eyes for God's sake!" Helia said, making Flora close her eyes in frustration. Leaving her he said "Don't cheat and keep your eyes closed till I don't say to open them."
Taking a jewelry box from the bedside table, he made his way to the front of Flora. When he was opening it up she asked "Shall I open my eyes now?"
"Have some patience." He answered, at last opening it up. "Now open your eyes, milady."
Flora gaped in awe and surprise. There was beautiful gold choker place in the blue jewelry box. It was so simple yet so beautiful. "It's very beautiful."
"Not more than you." Helia said while admiring his wife's smiling face. "Won't you try it?"
Flora took the necklace and made it to the floor length mirror to wear it. Once she wore it, she stood admiring the necklace.
"It's looking really beautiful on you." Helia said. She smiled and her eyes met his. 'I really can't deny the fact that I love him to great extents.' Flora thought.
In the study...
Helia's POV:
I was browsing through the books to find something to read. Suddenly Mom came in, breathing hard, as if she ran a lot.
"Helia, we need to take your Dad to hospital. His blood sugar is going down!" She said between breaths. But Dad was always healthy and fine, how is the blood sugar going down? I shook the thought off and ran to my Dad's room.
Next morning...
Flora's POV:
Carrying the basket full of goodies, I walked into the hospital room where Dad was admitted. Mummy was sitting besides Dad while he lay over the bed. Keeping the basket on a table, I walked towards them.
"Good morning, guys!" I said to them.
"Good morning." They said together, much to my fascination. They looked at each other and laughed. Even after so many years of their marriage they were still so in love with each other.
"Come sit here." Dad said patting the place besides him, beckoning me to come. I smiled and sat besides him.
"See, till now he was as dull as paper and after seeing his daughter he is glowing." Mummy said, cutting some fruits for Dad. I took his hand in mine.
"Come home soon, Dad. We are missing you a lot! You don't look good lying her on this sick hospital bed with that uniform on." I said.
"My dear, blood sugar problems are normal in this age, and I promise as soon as I come home I will be as energetic as I was earlier." He said.
"Okey, I brought many yummy goodies with me. I brought garlic bread, hot and sour soup, roasted fish and much more. You will have to finish all of them." I said, ordering him.
"I think I will be having quite a party here." He said making both of us laugh.
After two weeks...
Helia's POV:
I looked at the glucose bottle which was connected by a narrow tube to Dad's veins. Then I looked back at Dad. He had never been so sick and helpless ever before. He has always been my biggest support system, the energy house of our home, the man I aspired to become. He has always been my role model. Now seeing him so energiless was really hurtful. His health has never detoriated, and now he is lying on this hospital bed.
"My son, come sit here." Dad said, beckoning me to sit down on the visitor's chair. I sat down and took his hands in mine. I had tried to hold back years for too long. I finally gave up and the tears flowed gently down my cheeks. Dad shook his head.
"Dad, how's all this happening out of the blue? A moment ago everything was roses and petals and now you're here." I said in my crackling voice, trying my best to control those tears.
"Helia, stop crying. You are hurting me a lot, my son. Everything isn't always flowers and joy. There are many a time when He tests us, our behavior, our morality. This is just another test of your life. You need to overcome obstacles and win this game." He said, soothingly, trying to comfort me.
"What will I do without you by my side, Dad?" I said, between sobs.
"You are a grown man now, Helia. You need to behave like one. I will not always be by your side but my blessings stay with you forever. You need to make correct decisions without me. You need to keep yourself together. And of anything happens to me-"
"No Dad! Please don't say anything about dieing. I have already witnessed a really sad death, I don't want you to leave me." I shouted.
"Listen to me, Helia Knightly. If I die, you will always be with Flora. She is now your responsibility. She is really innocent and simple. She doesn't know anything about life and world. If she makes any mistake, please forgive her innocence. You will not leave her alone for a second. Please remember my words and promise me you will never hurt her." He said, with utter seriousness. I nodded.
"I promise Dad. I will never let go Flora's hand." I said. "But please, don't go."
As soon as I said it I lost all the control over my tears and broke down.
That night..
No POV:
Lilliana, who was sitting besides Baron, was reading the Bible. Just then she heard a beep. She looked towards the ventilator. The lines had gone flat. Her eyes widened imperceptibly.
"Baron." Lilliana said, slightly shaking him. No respond. Her eyes swelled as tears left her eyes.
"BARON!" She screamed, crying her eyes out.
After 2 days...
Flora's POV:
It has been two days after Dad's... I really can't say that word with his name. He had been such a jolly soul throughout his life, no one had ever imagined that he would pass away so early. I, for one, was shocked. I can imagine the stress Helia is going through. Walking down, the corridor, I spotted Helia leaving against the door leading to the indoor gardening area, his favorite place. Even standing a good 7 feet away from him, I could still see that his eyes were moist. I walked towards him and stood besides him. I preferred to keep quiet rather than to speak, I believed that actions spoke louder than words. I kept my hand on his shoulder, in a way asking whether if he was okay.
"I realize now that how much pain you had gone through when you lost Aunt Rose." He suddenly spoke. I nodded, patting his shoulder to comfort him.
"I misunderstood Dad all my life. I thought he didn't care about us but when I met him in person, I saw the love and affection he possessed for me and my mom. Time is really cruel, isn't it? It never gave me the chance; the chance to stay with Dad and be showered by his affection. It feels as if I lost my father again." I said, with which I burst into tears. Helia held me from my shoulders to support me.
"Flora, if you will break down like this, who will be my pillar of support? Dad would never want to see you like this." He said, trying to comfort me though he was the one who needed consultation. Still my tears really couldn't manage this pain, they kept on running down my cheeks, like an endless river. Helia then hugged me, mumbling sweet words in my ear, I could feel the crackle in his voice, the pain of the immense loss he has just suffered.
"Helia, it's okay. You can cry if you want." I whispered, hearing his light sobs. He then broke down, right in front of me. I never saw so much pain on his face. I didn't let go of the hug, in fact I hugged him tighter. I ran my fingers through his hair, trying to calm him down.
That evening...
"Mom, please have something." Helia said, trying to pursue Mummy into eating the dinner. She just shook her head. We were sitting in the dining hall. Mummy was sitting across us.
"Mummy, you consider me your daughter, right? For my sake, have some food." I said, joining in. Still Mummy just shook her head. It was clear that Helia couldn't pursued her, he just gave me this expression that I interpreted. I quickly stood up and sat besides Mummy. I took her hand in mine.
"Flora, don't think that I have forgot the pain you have gone through in this tragedy. I still remember the suffering you went through when Rose passed away. And now your Uncle has also left us alone. The uncle whom you loved and the uncle who loved you too. Maybe even more than his own child. If you want to share anything that you can't share with Helia, share it with me. I didn't tell you that I am your mother to make you happy. I, from the deep for of my heart, consider you my daughter." She said to me. I smiled, ruefully.
"You are my Mom. And nothing can change that. If you think I am your daughter, then you'll eat for my sake. Dad would never want to see you like this, right?" I asked, and Mummy nodded.
"Then eat." Helia said, passing on the serving bowl containing rice. I took it and served some on her plate.
After 2 years...
Helia's POV:
I stopped the car in front of Lynphea University. I was here to drop Flora on her first day of university. She wanted to do her MA in Applied Maths, that's why I thought why not send her to some good institution so that she could complete her studies. Adding to the reasons, I have been encountering a lot of office pressure that's why I am not able to give her much time. So instead of being bored in home she better achieve her dreams. I turned towards her.
"Concentrate in your studies, have your lunch in time and don't fool around with friends, study hard." I said, humorously. I was giving her the lecture you give a first grader on the first day of their school.
"Yes." She said, in a childish manner, making me laugh.
"I will take the report of your progress from your professors, understood?" I asked her, still not talking to her seriously.
"Yes, Sir. Anything else?" She asked.
"No."
"So, shall I go?"
An idea ticked my mind. I smiled mischievously. I said, "No." Flora's eyes widened in surprise and I laughed like hell. "Don't take that seriously, now get going." She nodded, smiling. She opened the door and got out.
"Good bye. Take care!" She said while shutting the door. I waved her and she waved back. I drove the car out. Hell, I would miss her a lot!
Flora's POV :
As soon as Helia dropped me, I walked into the university. Once I entered, it felt as if I was lost. I saw two girls standing besides each other, talking. One had bluish black hair, something like Helia's. She wore a simple shirt and a pair of denims. The other one was having magenta hair and she sported a shirt and a gingham skirt. I thought of asking them the way.
"Excuse me." I said, catching their attention. "Do you know the way to the Applied Math class?"
"Actually we're also Applied Math students, are you also one?" The girl with magenta hair asked. I nodded.
"Then we're batch mates!" The girl with bluish black hair replied. She looked as if she was an Asian. She offered her hand for a shake. I shook it happily.
"May I get your name?" I asked.
"I am so sorry for forgetting to introduce us! I am Tecna Zenith and she is Musa Melody." Tecna said with hand gestures.
"Nice to meet you two. I am Flora Knightly." I said.
"Then let's go to the classes. Our professor is freaking punctual." Musa said, making both of us laugh. We then walked to our classroom.
No POV:
The boys, Andy, Rio and Josh are sitting and talking amongst themselves when something caught Josh's eyes. A girl with brunette hair and tanned skin passed by. He swore to his existence that he had saw her from somewhere.
"Sure, turn your head around, or else have a paining neck. Beauty queen has already left." Andy said, noticing that Josh has his eyes upon this certain brunette.
"It's not what you think. I swear I have saw her somewhere." Josh said.
"In your dreams, dude. Stop daydreaming about girls and start studying or else Palladium for sure will have some good treatment ready for you." Rio said.
"It's okay with me if you both don't believe me. Anyway let's get back to studies or else Palladium will literally skin us!" Josh said getting back to his book.
Next day...
"I am sorry man, but you dream girl is already somebody else's wife." Rio said to Josh.
"Her name is Flora Knightly. I got to know she is married. For confirmation, I also saw a wedding band on her ring finger. I am so sorry for you dude. " Andy said.
"Will you guys stop? I told you I am not interested in her. I have just saw her from somewhere." Josh said, irritated. He then left.
In the classroom...
Flora's POV:
"Good morning students" Professor Palladium greeted.
"Good morning, Sir."
"So students, I would like to check whether if you paid attention in the previous classes. I going to write a question on the board and you guys have to volunteer and solve it." He said and we all nodded. He then wrote the question on the whiteboard(A/N: I am not writing that question because I know there will be many mathematicians who would solve it and would brag themselves. Second reason is, I, myself don't know the question!😂😅). The question was quite easy. I thought that someone else would volunteer but nobody raise their hands. I gathered all of my courage and raised my hand.
"May I, Sir?" I asked and everyone turned to me in shock. Seems like it was a hard question in the eye of others. Professor Palladium nodded. I stood up and made it to the board. Professor offered me the pen and I took it. I quickly solved the question, kept the marker on the table and made it to my seat. I could really see that Professor and my classmates were impressed. I just wonder if the answer is right.
"Excellent. It's absolutely correct." Professor said. The entire class gasped in shock and burst into a series of applause. " Mrs Flora for sure has a great potential."
I smiled gratefully. A good start for my first year in this institution.
After the university hours...
I was just going out of the building when someone called my name. I turned around to see a boy with blonde hair and fair skin. He looked around 25 or something. He wore a T shirt and a pair of denims. He came running towards me.
"Flora, you're Helia's wife, right?" He asked. How does he know Helia?
"Yes. Are you related to him?" I asked with curiosity.
"Yep, Actually I am Josh Swift. Krystal, Helia and I have been classmates. Plus my mom is also a dear friend of Aunt Sarah." He said.
"Krystal's mom?"
"Yes."
"I see, so we're are distant relatives." I said, making him laugh.
"Sort of. You really saved us from Palladium's rage. If you wouldn't had volunteered, he would have finished us." Josh said, making me shake my head into a no.
"Really? He seemed really nice and sweet." I said.
"That's just because you really killed it there. Nobody has ever solved a sum with such ease and accuracy in our batch. You're really intelligent." Josh said.
"There nothing of that sort." I replied.
"That's good. You will have to lend me notes, because you're my relative! Actually I am in a bit of rush. We'll meet again. Good bye." He said, while walking away.
"Bye." My luck is already showing up.
At Helia's home...
Helia's POV:
We were watching television together. Flora had came back from university, much to my relief. Living so many hours without her was killing me.
"Mummy." Flora said, getting mom's attention. "Krystal's mom's friend's son is my class fellow."
"Oh! I think you're talking about Josh." Mom said. Flora nodded. I remember that name from my school. Ooh yes, he was my classmate!
"Yep." She said.
"He's a really nice boy. Very humble and intelligent. He has come here for his further studies. Sarah had offered him to stay with them but he politely decline. He is humble and has quite a self esteem." Mom said, praising him.
"I saw that in the classes." Flora said, smiling. Everything was okay but God knows this strange feeling growing up in my heart was disturbing me.(A/N: Little does he know that he has already started to feel jealous of this certain Josh.)
Author's Note:
Sorry guys! I really took an millennium to complete this. But can you blame me? First thing, who made the concept of making projects? I am personally gonna track him down and kill him😤😡😈🔪🔪🔪🔫🔫🔫! They literally torture us in the school. I hate dancing; still I have to learn it from the worst of teachers. Uff! Who says school life is the best stage of someone's life? I say it's the worst one. Okay so here I stop my nonsense. You can follow fav or review!