Noah's P.O.V.

Five years later;

I was walking towards my car to reach my home as it was getting pretty late. I had a lot of work at my office today and I'm not even able to had dinner tonight. It was thirty minutes left for the clock to strike twelve.

I kicked my car's engine and drove to my apartment. From past two months, I'm not able to focus on my office work because my baby sister Jess was getting married to her love of life. She's twenty-one only and I wanted her to do something good and big in her life but her happiness is with Mathew, her husband.

Mathew is her classmate and they both wanted to marry after graduation. My parents also supported Jess and I'm also fine as far as my sister is happy. Although, they both are still financially not stable but I know that they'll do something to live their life happily.

I tried to offer Mathew job in my company but he's a man of Principal and he politely declined my offer. I just wish that he keep my sister happy always.

I parked my car in the parking and came out. I walked towards my home and dialled the password to my apartment. It was pretty empty as usual and dark. I lit the light and closed the door. I placed my car keys on the table and my laptop bag along with it. Taking off my shoes, I walked towards the kitchen.

My cook had already left, I placed my dinner in the oven and losen my tie. Once the dinner was warm, I took it out and served it in my plate. I took a glass of water. The whole house was silent, I could even hear the voice of my breath. I walked inside my bedroom with my tray and placed it on my bed.

I picked up my towel and rushed to bathroom for having a quick shower. It was half past twelve. I soothen my body with the hot shower and came out after a relaxing bath. I had my dinner silently and checked out my emails.

I know my life is pretty boring but so am I. I like this peace and this is what defines me. I'm Noah Calvin, a successful businessman​ but I've least interest in enjoying my life like HER.

After checking out my all emails and having my dinner, I retired to bed. But my mobile notification rang in mean time. I took it and saw that I've left one notification unseen.

It was Drake's Marriage Anniversary!

I smiled sadly and typed a message to him. "Hey buddy, wish you a very happy anniversary. Hope to meet you soon".

I messaged my P.A. to sent a bouquet of roses tomorrow at Drake's place with best wishes. Drake is married to Eva!!

I still remember that day. When Eva left us, I busy myself in my work deeply. I disconnected​ all contacts with Aria and Kyle. I don't want to be in touch with them by any means.

Caleb told me that how Eva planned everything to prevent me from any loss and she succeeded too. I badly wanted to talk to her but then I controlled myself because she wanted to not be in touch with me and I respect her decision. Caleb also informed me that Eva lied about her cancer to me. I was sad because she lied to me but happy that she's fit and alive.

Drake on other hand didn't stop courting him and Eva. He decided to search for her. After six months, one day he called me to tell about his life.

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*Flashback*

I was busy in checking out emails on my laptop when my mobile rang. It was from Drake.

"Hello", I said.

"Noah, my friend", Drake said on the other line sounding all happy and cheerful.

"Hey buddy. How are you? Where have you been from so long?", I asked.

Did you found Eva? I wanted to ask.

"I'm so happy that I've never ever been before. I've finally my love of life and the best part is that she also agreed to be mine", Drake said.

So, he found Eva!!

"Wow, I'm so happy for you. Your love proved that it's worth a chance", I said.

"No, I ain't taking any wishes on mobile. I'm freaking getting married next week Noah and you've to come. I know I'm telling it on short notice but you've to come", he pressurised. Happiness was clear in his voice.

"I'll try", I said.

"Ok, I'll text you the address", he said and after some more discussions about my life, he hung up.

I started thinking about Drake's invitation. I don't know if I'm ready to meet Eva or not. Am I ready to face her? Am I really even interested in talking to her? Maybe yes. Still, why my heart is not feeling so good and why am I not truly happy that Drake and Eva are together?

The day of wedding arrived and I was getting ready for Drake's marriage. He couldn't sent me an official invitation because the marriage was kept low profile. I had ordered a bouquet of roses because Roses and Eva go along together. Her face still bring smile on my lips.

I picked up my mobile and car keys and came out of my appartment and moved towards my car. My mobile rang in mean time. It was from my assistant.

"Hello", I said.

"Hello, Noah sir", Carole, my new assistant said.

"What happened? Is everything alright?", I asked sensing some problem because I had taken off today.

"Yes, you've to come to office early. It's something urgent", she said and I agreed.

I couldn't attend Drake's marriage because there was someone who was leaking my office information and after what Aria did to me, I'm being way too strict for people who betray me. Although, the person was taken care of but I missed my chance of meeting Eva for last time.

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*Present time*

Drake had invited me after that a lot of times for a get together but every time I got stuck in something and never get the chance to meet him.

Next day, I woke up a bit late because I slept a bit late yesterday. My phone buzzed and I picked it up. Drake was calling me!

"Hey", I said picking up the call and shifting in my bed from lying to sitting position taking rest of pillows behind me.

"I received your wishes just like every year and this time I'm really angry from you. Why don't you come to meet me?", He said.

"I'm really sorry bro but I've a lot of work to do. You also missed Jessica's marriage", I complain this time.

"And I've a very genuine reason for that", he said.

"And may I know your genuine reason", I said.

"I'm going to be a dad soon", he said and my eyes go wide.

Eva's pregnant!!

"You mean to say that Ev-", I was about to continue but he cuts me off.

"No more discussions. We're here in London. You've to come to meet us. I'm sending you the address", he said and I agreed. I hung up after that and got ready for my office.

In these past five years, I've never ever asked Drake anything about Eva. We barely talk and in those small conversations also, I skipped any topic related to Eva. I'm myself confused that why am I feeling so nervous when it comes to talk about her. I don't know but I guess she's someone who have the power to make feel those feelings which even I felt hard to understand. She makes me feel sick inside my stomach and I don't know what is this but she surely had some effect on me which I am not able to explain in words. It's strange!!

After spending some productive work at office, I left for meeting Drake and Eva. Miss. Rose, it had been so long that I've seen her.

How am I going to react when I'll meet her? How will she react? Would she be happy? What should I say to her? Should I greet her like friends? But we're not friends.

Still, She treated me as her friend. Should I congratulate her for being a would be mother or should I just wish her for her marriage only?

Should I ask her that why did she leave without meeting me? What should I buy for her? Oh god, this girl is making me restless again. There are so many questions which I want to ask her but I'm not sure that weather I've right to ask her anything or not.

My driver stopped the car near the flower shop to buy a bouquet of roses. My first meeting with Eva was here at this place only. A smile spread on my lips reminding the scene when she started rambling about her love for roses.

I hope our this meeting would be a nice one, Miss. Rose!!

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

I reached the said address and came out of my car. I glanced at the restaurant where Drake had asked me to come. Caleb would also be here with his wife Taylor.

Great, everyone would be having a company and I'm still single. Well, I don't want anyone in my life too. I entered the hotel and searched for Drake and Eva and soon I saw her. She was sitting on a corner chair looking outside the window. She, the rose girl.

My breath increased seeing her only. I dared my legs to move towards her but not even for a moment, my eyes left her face. I guess she sensed my presence, so she turned her head and her eye caught me. They gleamed with happiness. I saw her smile broke into a huge grin and she waved her hands at me like a small child.

I walked near her table and she got up from her seat. I looked around me and there was no one except her.

"Hey", I said.

"Hello. How are you?", She said and I passed her the bouquet of roses.

"I'm good and this is for you", I said and she chukled.

"Wow, for a change this time I'm not the one giving you roses. Thanks", she said with a smile taking the bouquet from me and I smiled back.

"Glad you like it", I said.

"Well, I've also brought something for you", she said and then she bent down and picked up a bouquet of ORCHIDS beneath the table.

"Mr. Orchids, here's your favorites", she said. She called me by that name and a nostalgia overtook my mind. She's still the same. She doesn't change. She's the old immature Eva whose innocence can be seen in her eyes.

"Where is Drake?", I asked settling myself on the chair​ and she sat in front of me. I do look down at her stomach for any baby bump but she had worn a really lose top and I guess she must be in initial phase of pregnancy.

"He'll be here any moment", she said and I nodded.

"So, tell me how's your life?", She asked placing her elbows on the table and looking at me.

"Same as before. Office to home and then from home back to work", I said and she smiled.

"You had not changed yet Mr. Orchid", she said.

"So do you Miss. Rose", I said.

She's Mrs. Now, my mind said.

"I'm doing good too Mr. Orchid. Since you didn't ask me anything so I'm myself telling you. I'm working in a NGO and I'm pretty happy with my life. I've everything in my life right at this moment and I'm contended", she said and I smiled back which I'm sure was not reaching my eyes.

I envy Eva, I know I do. She has everything with her. A family, a husband to love, a job she wants and now a baby too. She's not a Loner like me. I'm a freakin billionaire but it doesn't mean that I don't need someone to be with me.

"There he's", Eva said and Drake came with a smile. I smiled back which falls down looking at the person he came with. Drake waved at me but my eyes were focused on the person coming behind him. The girl who have destroyed my life was standing right in front of me.

"Aria Stephan's. What are you doing here?", I asked looking at her but only then I noticed she had a baby bump. Is she married too?

"I wanted to tell you about this only Noah. She's my wife, Miss. Aria Raymond's", Drake said holding her by her shoulder my eyes go all wide. I looked at Eva and she nodded at me with a smile.

What the hell is going on here?

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