234 I’m not Mad, I’m just Worried 1 (1/2)

Yve got more curious as to why Nyelle doesn't want to send a message or at least ask him for some updates. Her friend also looks like she doesn't want to talk about it.

'Is something wrong between them?'  She can't help but voice out a question to her, hoping to get a clue.

”No problem. But didn't Edward inform you through call or text?”

”I'm actually afraid to ask.” Nyelle confessed.

”Why?”

”When I heard the mission, I remembered the assault we experienced at the park before. I got scared thinking that he might be put into danger in a place far away from the Team Alpha. Moreover, there were only few people there. Weren't you afraid for Vince, Yve?” Nyelle ranted and asked a question.

Yve told how Vince kept it a secret from him and how anxious she was not only for Vince but also for her mother-in-law. Still, it wasn't enough for Yve to forget the topic about Nyelle and Edward.

”So, I answered your question on anxiety. How about you answer my question on why you're afraid to ask Edward? You were actually lucky that he told you the real reason for leaving.” Yve continued to pry.

”Because I was worried with the mission, I got angry on him and he left the country on bad terms.” Nyelle finally gave in.

”WHAT?! So ever since he hasn't contacted you?”

”He sent me short texts like 'Good morning', 'Don't forget to eat your meals on time'.”

”So how did you respond?”

”I just answered the question.”

”REALLY?! Are you serious? Are you really my friend, Nyelle? My former love advisor?!” Yve raised her voice and laugh at her friend.

”Come on, Yve! Don't laugh at me! What do you think should I do, then?”

”Cook for him the moment he arrives.” Yve suggested.

”But I don't know when he will arrive.” Nyelle answered which reminded Yve of the lie she said at the beginning of their conversation.

”Hmm… How about this? I can ask Vince for you then I will give you an answer as soon as I can. Okay?” Yve initiated.

”Yup! Thank you very much, Yve! You're the best!” Nyelle sounded really happy and Yve can imagine the smile plastered on her face at the moment.

After, they end the phone call. Yve waited for about 15 minutes before she sent the information to Nyelle. As Edward was about to board the plane when she called, he might arrive around noon. Lunch would be a good meal for Nyelle to prepare.

With that, Yve thought that something exciting will happen tomorrow. She fell asleep completely happy.

On the other side of the world, Maddie woke up and began eating the meal supplied by the hospital. She wanted to know the truth about the men who kidnapped her as well as the group who saved her. However her only source of information, her very own son is still asleep. The nurse informed her that he has been doing video calls late at night. With that, she didn't want to disturb her son's sleep. She can patiently wait.  Just like that.

When the doctor came for the rounds, Vince woke up and listened attentively to the doctor. As soon as the doctor left, silence filled the room.  Both mother and son knew what's going to happen next. The other one is waiting while the other is gathering the thoughts.