Day Fifty-Nine…
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Nathan was devastated after hearing those words from Abigail. She was ending things with him as she chose Dave over him. She sounded very certain that she would only love Dave no matter what happened.
'She shouldn't have appeared in my life… if she would only break my heart like this… I should have stopped myself from falling for her…' Nathan slammed his eyes shut while clenching his fists.
Abigail could feel his pain as she watched him. But they must face the truth. This was the best way for them to move on. Nathan should stop loving her because she wouldn't be able to reciprocate his feelings.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Sparks…" She apologized to him. This was the least she could do for him. She caused him heartbreak. This was the best way to fix things between them and have a proper closure.
Nathan could only lower his gaze. He couldn't bear to look at her, otherwise, he wouldn't let her go. He didn't say a word. He just turned his back on her. That was his cue, allowing Abigail to leave.
As Abigail understood his gesture, she decided to leave and give Nathan some time alone. She returned to Dave who was waiting for them.
When she left, Nathan closed his fist and started punching the tree in front of him. Then Aiden came to stop him.
"Nate, stop. You are hurting yourself. You have just recovered from your injury." Aiden held him in place, grabbing his right arm.
Nathan gnashed his teeth while clenching his teeth. "Leave me alone." He pushed Aiden away.
Aiden exhaled deeply. He figured out that Abigail was the reason why he was acting this way. After Cherry's rejection, Aiden could understand Nathan's pain. He wanted to be there for his best friend.
"No. I'm not leaving. I'll stay with you. Come. Let's forget about this bullshit. I only have one solution for this." Aiden dragged Nathan, bringing him to his cabin.
Upon reaching his cabin, Aiden made Nathan sit on the balcony as he entered his room. When he stepped out, he was already holding a bottle of whiskey and two glasses.
"Here. This is the answer for this heartache!" Aiden put down the bottle of whiskey on the surface of the wooden table along with the two rock glasses.
When Nathan stared at the bottle of whiskey, a certain person flashed in his mind– Jane's pretty face. He was surprised because, despite his heartbreak, his mind was still reminded of Jane.
"No. I won't drink." Nathan firmly said, refusing Aiden's offer.
"Huh? Why? This is the easy way to forget your worries and problems, especially your pains." Aiden opened the bottle of whiskey and pour it into the rock glass.
Nathan's eyebrow twitched. After what transpired last night, he swore to himself to avoid getting drunk. He often lost his self-control when drunk. To think about it, he impregnated Monica when they slept together and he got drunk at that time.
'Damn. I hope Jane won't get pregnant after what happened between us.'
"Nate! You are spacing out again." Aiden shook his body. "C'mon. Just drink and forget." He offered him the whiskey, urging him to drink.
But Nathan just hit his hand, rejecting the glass of whiskey. "No."
Aiden could only sigh in defeat. "Fine. Then just sit here and watch me drink." Aiden drank his whiskey.
"Oh, you should treat your bruises. Your knuckles suffered." Aiden's gaze fell on Nathan's hands.
Nathan just ignored his advice. "Don't mind me."
"What did the two of you talk about, Nate? Your mood worsened further after talking to Abigail." Aiden began interrogating his friend. He was curious.
Nathan just glared at him. Aiden was too slow to pick up and assess the situation. He should have figured out that Nathan didn't want to talk about it. But here he was, still asking and bothering him.
Meeting Nathan's deathly glare, Aiden could only purse his lips, shutting his mouth. It's best not to mention Abigail at this moment.
"Nate, shall we go home? I don't think I will enjoy this vacation trip anymore." Aiden suggested to Nathan.
Nathan fell silent for a moment, thinking hard. Was it best for them to go home and leave others behind? 'I came here for Abigail but she ended things between us… Do I still have reason to stay here?'
"Okay. Let's go back to Country M tomorrow. You can book our flight now." Nathan finally made up his mind. He felt like there was no reason to stay there. He failed to reach his goal. This was not the outcome they wanted in mind.
"Okay. Let's inform Stephen. If others want to consume the remaining days, they can stay here. This resort was reserved for seven days." Aiden crumpled his face. He imagined others enjoying themselves. He envied them.
Aiden held Nathan's shoulder and said, "I'm sorry, Nate. I initiated this trip. However, things didn't end well according to our plan." He felt sorry for Nathan. Aiden blamed himself for causing another pain to Nathan.
Nathan just looked at his closed fist and smiled bitterly. "Maybe… It's my fate. I was meant to be alone… I feel like I was cursed not to be together with the woman I love."
Aiden didn't know how to console his best friend. "Nate, don't say that. You are not alone. I'm here for you. Stephen and I. If you can't get married then I won't marry a woman. I will stay single so that you won't feel alone." Aiden wrapped his arms around his shoulders.
"Don't use me as an excuse. Even before you don't have a plan to get married." Nathan elbowed him.
"Ouch! You are so harsh!" Aiden complained.
"I'm just stating a fact," Nathan spat back at him, removing Aiden's hand.
"Hey. I'm sincere here." Aiden pouted his lips, putting on a pitiful look.
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[ Nighttime… ]
It was already 7:00 pm when Jane and others returned to the mountain resort. They enjoyed watching the sunset. When she entered her cabin, Abigail immediately approached her.
"Sis! I did it! I ended things with Nathan. I told him I'm not the woman for him. I only love Dave."
Jane was stunned for a moment. She didn't know what to feel about this. But one thing was for sure, she was worried about Nathan. She could tell that Nathan got hurt because of this.
"Can we reveal my relationship with Dave to our father now, sis?" Abigail consulted her. "I can't wait to introduce Dave to him as my boyfriend."
Jane just smiled faintly before nodding her head. "Okay, Sis. Just do it. I think our father will understand and he won't be against this. He will also support you as long as you can be happy."
Abigail bobbed her head and pounced on her sister. She hugged Jane, feeling grateful. "Nathan was hurt and sad. I broke his heart, Sis. But I hope you can put back his broken pieces. Make him happy."
Jane nodded her head. "Yes, Sis. I will do my best."
"By the way, sis. Who is Ethan's mother? Did they get separated? Divorced?" Abigail asked Jane curiously.
Jane shook her head. "Nathan and Ethan's mother didn't get married. She died during his marriage proposal."
Abigail gasped when she heard that. "Oh. That's sad. What is her name, sis?"
"Monica," Jane responded, a cold glint flashing through her eyes as she mentioned Monica's name.
"Monica?" Abigail's expression changed when she heard that name. Monica's name rang a bell to her and it brought her some memories.
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