Captured by: Love Or Hatred?

Goodbye...

THE DAY OF DEPARTURE.

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Jennifer's POV:

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Sometimes I do think that time flies like a fly- too quickly.

Today is the day when Ben is leaving for his vacation. So I have taken a day off, by which Ben was surprised. I usually don't take leave unless I or Ben are ill. So, yes, he has reason to be surprised.

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I don't know how long I have been staring at him. He is literally tinkering with his luggage bags. Taking things out and then again putting them in the bags.

Commanding me to do this and that, again and again. He doesn't know what he was doing. I guess he is under pressure and tension.

So, lastly, I stand up from the couch and start walking toward him. I stopped him from doing whatever he was doing.

I held him by his shoulders and looked straight into his eyes.

Trying to calm him down, I console, " Relax, your luggage is already packed. You are not forgetting anything. And even if you are forgetting, then there is no need to worry about it, just buy it.

I have already given you one of my international ATM cards, so please use that. Okay??? "

I paused for a while and waited for his reply but he breaks our eye contact, so, I continue, " Yes, and about me. You don't have to worry about me. You know I can manage things. I'll take care of myself for your sake. And you young man, you will enjoy there for my sake, will yaa??? "

I am trying to elaborate on every single and simple thing so that he can be at ease.

He looks at me making a sour face at me. Ready to cancel the plan. But before he could do that, I add, " I'll call you every single day!!! "

Ehh???

I shake him a little from his own thoughts and again try to bargain, " Okay then, three times a day.

Deal??? "

Still no reply.

" Ben, you are going on a vacation if I call you every single hour, tell me what is the meaning of this. You are going there to enjoy yourself. Buy this last one before I change my mind. This is the least I could do. "

Now I was losing it.

He is not even responding to me.

I smirk at him and walk away, passing him. Soon, with a little hesitation, he says, " Okay. But you have to come from work early. No overtime. No late-night parties during this period. And no more clubbing. Understand?? "

What??? Man, are you for real??

You are going to have fun on the beach. Then what about me, huh????

So at night, I simply have to be a log on the couch and watch those freaking football matches which I actually don't like.

Okay, if that makes you feel good, then why not??

And how will you even know what I'll be doing behind your back... Haha!!! ' - I have a little talk with myself before responding to his terms and conditions.

However, I just smile mischief and embrace him.

He again asks me to verify, " Jenn, are we clear?? "

I just nod in approval. After a few more minutes, breaking free from his embrace. I said in a low and weak voice, " Ookayyy... Now, let's move before you miss your flight. I'll... I'll wait for you in the car. "

He simply nods his head and went straight to grab his trolley travel bag and duffle bag.

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For over ten minutes, I have been waiting for Ben in the car. Doesn't he know we were getting late?

How long does it take to grab those f**king bags and lock the house???

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Ohhhh..!!

So here comes our hero, Mr Benjamin Franklin Jones.

I open the trunk of my Audi for him. So that he could load those bags into them.

I know the journey to the airport is going to be miserable. And I also know Ben, he will never start a conversation until and unless there is a need. But I need to talk with him. I just can't bid goodbye to him like this.

No man!!

So while focusing on driving, I try to break the silence by saying something pleasant, " Hey, do we need to pick up aunt Marina along with us, hmm??? "

He looks away outside the window without looking at me and replied, " No. There is no need for that. Lucas is going to drop her off. "

Oooh... So, Lucas does remember that he also has a mother that he has to take care of. I am a bit surprised.

I didn't reply to Ben. But instead, I ask him some other things, out of curiosity, " So, how many guys are going along??? "

Now I think he is getting better than before. He chuckles a little while replying, " At first, there were only seven to eight people but later we added our old friends too. So, there are approximately sixteen or more. "

What??? Sixteen or more???

I am shocked to hear it because I never expected such a number. I comment in a daze, " So, you guys are gonna have real fun, right?? "

He nods in acceptance with a genuine smile on his handsome face.

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The airport was thirty minutes drive away. But with my driving skills, we will be there in twenty minutes or even less if Ben doesn't give me those deadly glares from time to time.

Once we reach the airport, I parked the car. After getting out of the car, I immediately spotted aunt Marina. " Wow..!!! "

WOW..!!!!!

That was the first word that came to my mind when I see her. She is looking fabulous in that mint green floral dress. As Ben was busy taking out his bags, I run towards aunt Marina like a lost child.

As soon as she saw me, she came forward with her open hands ready to hug me. I also return her warm gesture.

" Ahem... "

We both break our hug as we hear someone clearing his throat.

It's Lucas. I have been seeing him for a long time.

Lucas, " So you both forget that I still exist. I am surprised that you didn't even notice me. "

I sharply look at him and point my index finger at him, " Actually, I am the one who is more surprised to see you here. It's good to see that you still remember that we exist, right, aunt Marina?? " I complete my sentence exaggerating to - you still remember that we exist. Sarcasm was clear in my tone.

He raises his hands in surrender and says in an apologetic voice, " Okay, it's my fault. And I know, I am not going to win any argument with you. It's futile. "

With that, he comes toward me for a hug. As we were meeting after a very long time.

But still, I stepped backwards with a questioning look at aunt Marina asking her, " Does this i***t deserve our apologies?? " To which she just blink her eyes. And I take that as yes. And finally, I let him hug me.

While hugging him, I cursed him under my breath in a low voice, " You're an a*shole. "

He chuckles at my curse and lets out, " I heard you. "

Breaking our hug, I firmly retort to him, " Yes, of course, you did. Cause it was meant to. "

" It's good to see you too, Miss Alexandra. " Taking my curse as a compliment, Lucas replies while mimicking my last name.

Oh, God..!! I don't know what fun he gets at teasing me with different names. Jennifer, Alexandra, Jenny, Alex, Jones. I guess, someday I might forget my own name.

Soon Ben also join us. We all talk a little and then it was time to say our final goodbye.

We both hug tightly. Ben said in a low voice, " Remember the conditions we had. Lucas will be there for your help. Just call him whenever you need him. I love you... Please take care of yourself. "

A lump got stuck in my throat, which was about to come. But soon, Lucas's voice interrupts saying, " Uncle Ben, you are getting late for the flight. Others have already gone. "

And with that, he moves to the boarding gate with aunt Marina. Both of them wave their hands at me and Lucas, who is standing on my left.

And finally, he left.

I feel like a heavy stone on my heart. An alone tear slips from my eyes.

Noticing this, Lucas embraces me from one side and said in a sweet, convincing voice, " He'll be alright. You know that. "

I nodded to him in agreement.

I am already missing him...!!!

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