Chapter 19: Always Like This
692 Words
Chapter 19: Always Like This
“That is it Elois!” Nikolas’s expression was... well like he had a scientific breakthrough.
“That is what?”
“Tell Jasper, no; that you don't want a date with him. This is an obvious critical control point. If you would say no then I would be successful in this mission. The future would change, Elois, we would be so happy.”
“But what if…”
“But? You're saying the word but. Oh my god! You're considering it?!”
I went quiet. Nikolas’s voice was loud enough to draw a little attention from other customers of POW bookstore.
“This is the reason why I want you to stay away from Jasper. So that you won't have any attachment to him. I guess I have to go back in time again,”
“Wait. Wait. What did you just say? You're going back in time to prevent me and Jasper from getting close with each other?”
“That is the reason why came back here in the past. To do exactly that.”
“No way. I'm not letting you do that.”
“This is for our own good.” His voice becoming mellow.
“No. How can I be sure that this is for our own good and not for your own good alone?”
“I'm your husband Elois. All I want is for our happiness. God, are you really doubting me now?”
“I never had trusted you fully,” I admitted. Before I realize what I have said, I already saw the shock on Nikolas’s face.
“You have no choice, Elois. I have to.”
“No!” my voice rising. “I swear that if you would ever do that I would instantly decide that I won't ever marry you. And you know that it is an obvious critical control point. You said I can change the future and I have the say whether or not you're going back in time or not.”
Nikolas’s face went sharp again, pointing at me like it could puncture me. “So Elois help me. Say no to that date. It would change the future and I would never ever interfere with the timeline again.”
“But I want to go in that date!” hearing myself say those words made me think for a second. Is this right? Is this really what I want?
“Are you hearing yourself? You're telling me that you want to go out on a date with some other guy. Me! I'm your freaking husband for pete's sake. Have you gone crazy?”
“I'm not your wife! Not yet! And he's not just some other guy, he's your best friend!” I hissed.
“You can't seem to see the point! You're always like this. Acting like a teenager. Always doing what you want. And he was my best friend.” undoubtedly sadness suddenly spilled all over his face.
“I am a teenager! And I would have seem the point if you would explain to me why you're trying so hard to make me unhappy.”
He was stumped. He gazed at me then his facial features began to soften. “No. No. God, no. Elois, I'm not doing this to make you unhappy. That is the opposite of what I want,”
“Then what is your motive in this time travel? What do you want to prevent from happening really?” I ask him in a low voice.
“A heartbreak,” he firmly answered.
“A heartbreak?” my voice cracked a little in disbelief.
“Sometimes a heartbreak is all it takes to change the fate of one person”
I went quiet. And he also did. He sipped his coffee then looked at me waiting for my response.
“Say Nikolas, are we always like this in the future? Always fighting?”
Nikolas gave me an apologetic look. He almost look like someone who was holding back tears. Or someone who is hiding something.
- Writer
