Eric? Who's Eric? *Grace asked*

Oh! Thank God she didn't realize*Jack sighed*

A friend of mine*He giggled*

I thought...*Grace was about to say something but jack cuts her off and said

Not every Eric is Anderson, come on *Looked away annoyingly*

Eric, on the other hand, was going back to the hotel as he checked his car keys in his denim jeans pocket while walking towards the main door, he told Susan that he wanted some rest before they leave for their vacation.

Eric's Pov :(while walking in the hallway)

Finally, I will go back to my house and sleep for hours Ah! Can't wait.
I have to think of an idea to tell Autumn about the truth.
Mom ain't gonna help me with this.

Now I have to meet Autumn in a rush tomorrow morning, I've to become Edward for her and then go back to my place as Eric.
I am really bothering Susan a lot as well.

Oh, Autumn, I wish you were here *Eric sighed and looked at his mobile as it buzzed*

What's this unknown number? texting me? Why's that?
This number isn't shared with a lot of people?
No! God please no! Not another trouble
*He said before clicking on the text to read it*

Hey! Mate it's...*Eric read but got distracted by a voice*

Excuse me, can you please tell me where Edward is*Autumn asked a staff member as Eric was standing unnoticeable adjacent to Autumn*

Autumn! he muttered and checked her out from head to toe as he wasn't able to believe on his eyes before turning away from her.

He read the text and it said

"Hey! Mate it's Jack.
Autumn's gonna be there soon to surprise Edward.
But there's no Edward without Eric.

Best of luck👍.

*The unknown number was Jack*

Excuse me! Eric?
Eric, have you seen Jack?*Autumn said while looking at Eric's back*

Eric gulped and didn't say anything before started walking back to his dressing room as it was the safest place to hide when everyone was busy in their greenrooms.

Eric!*Autumn said in confusion and started following him*

Eric started walking faster.

What are you doing? Why are you running? Are we playing a game or something*Autumn giggled while running a little to match his speed*

Eric!wait!ERIC*Autumn said as Eric went inside his dressing room*

Autumn followed him and went inside.

Why the lights are off? Eric? It was
...umm was it you, Eric?*Autumn asked in a low voice*

What if I am a bad guy trying to abduct you *Eric said and pinned her hands above her head to the wall while leaning on her body not allowing her to move a bit*

Edward? Is that you?*Autumn said and giggled*

You're looking hot! soo hot baby*He said*

I thought it was Er*Autumn was about to speak but he interrupted her by putting his finger on her lips*

Stop saying his name again and again.
Just lemme trace that beautiful face*He said while tracing her face from her lips to cheeks*

But you can't see my face, lights are off*She said*

Anti-Romantic person, are you? Aren't you?*he asked annoyingly*

This room was supposed to be locked by now that's why I turned the lights off, I don't want anyone to notice us here *He said in a deep voice making Autumn flustered*

But what if?....*Autumn said*

Shh! You speak too much *Eric said while brushing his lips against hers*

Autumn tried to grab his face but he didn't let her do that as he wasn't wearing his fake beard and moustache.

This time he didn't let go the opportunity and leaned in completely to kiss her wholeheartedly.

It was their moment, moment they'd been waiting for a long time.
To feel each other, to be as close as possible.

Autumn giggled!.

That giggle is mellifluous to me *He said after kissing her, he gave a peck on her lips before hugging her*

Let's go now*He said*

Oh! Wait a min, lemme just check the other door, I think I forgot to close that one *Eric said as he was finding a way to get back into his disguise*

Can you please wait outside baby, I'll just come because we can't turn the lights on you know *Eric said and giggled*

Alright, but don't take too much time okay?*Autumn said*

2min*Eric said and went inside another room and quickly called Susan*

Susan!come to my dressing room right now, please grab by fake makeup stuff too, put it inside your bag. *Eric said promptly as soon as she picked up the call*

Oh! Eric. Coming *she sighed and hung up the call*

Come on Edward hurry up. I told Jack and Grace that I'll bring you with me, hurry up*Autumn said*

Oh, Autumn hi! How are you?*Susan said and smiled*

Susan? I thought you left with Eric, surprised to see you here but I'm really glad that I got to meet you again*Autumn said and hugged her*

Susan hugged her back and said
"I was about to leave but Edward forgot his bag backstage, she went inside the room and put it on the couch while turning the lights on.

How did you know he's inside*Autumn asked her*

Well*Susan giggled awkwardly*

You're here! plus you were just telling him to hurry up *Susan said*

Oh, right*Autumn giggled*

Autumn started talking to Susan and forgot that Edward was taking a bit longer just to check if the door was closed or not.

Let's go, baby *Edward said while panting*

Yea, hey you're alright? *Autumn asked him*

Yeah, absolutely*Edward said and smiled*

Thank you, Susan, I'll see you guys tomorrow morning *He said and hugged Susan*

Sure Er...Edward, take care of Autumn*Susan smiled and left*

Can we finally go now *Edward said and held Autumn's hand*

Autumn looked at him and smiled.

They went towards his car.

Edward!*Autumn said*

I love you so much*Autumn said while looking right into his eyes*

Edward smiled and said "I'll always love you more" and gave her a peck on cheeks before hugging her*

His eyes started watering as he knows that he has already done so much wrong that it was nearly impossible to turn things back to normal from here.

Edward's Pov: How bad I am, how could I? Do...do this to such an innocent and beautiful girl.
Forgive me, Autumn, please don't break your trust in love.

I don't wanna hurt you baby girl trust me. *He whispered*

Edward! What's wrong?*Autumn asked him while pulling herself back from hug*

Ahhh!! Nothing just lemme hug you*He whined and hugged her as he buried his face in her neck*

Autumn ruffled his hair and said
"No matter what Edward, I'll never leave you, I'll understand you, I'll respect your feelings"

Edward started sobbing.

Edward! *Autumn said and cupped his face in her palms*

He couldn't hold back his tears anymore, he let out all his emotions and started crying while hugging her.

Edward! Don't cry, what's wrong?
Baby, tell me, please.
I can't see you like that.
*Autumn said while patting his back to calm him down*

I just can't think of losing you, I am...
I am just kinda...ughhh*Edward said while wiping off his tears like a kid*

I get very emotional when I love someone a lot and...
I don't know, I love you a lot okay?
*Edward said and sniffed as he cried a lot*

You can't say that Eric wasn't like this before. He has been an emotional fella since he was a kid.
Loving people to an infinite extent.
Getting emotional over little things.
But can you blame him? Everyone is different right?

I wanted him to find someone, who understands his very very emotional side.
It's sometimes hard to deal with people with such emotion.
That's why we call it true love.
Because when it happens you don't feel that you're odd, that you're not enough.

Love that doesn't makes you go weak on your knees.
Love that doesn't make you feel dependent.

Love that helps you to rise up.
Love that tells you "it's okay" when you need to hear it.
Love who becomes your strength.

And I think this time he found one.

*Eric's mom came out of her thoughts while looking out of the window as she knew that she'll see her son  tomorrow night after a long time*

Thank you so much for reading. #SpreadLove #RespectEveryone #NeverGiveUp <3 :). Love you all.