Love admist the legacy

somber ambiance, a stark contrast to the emotional storm brewing within Eve. She spo

t out herself." Tears welled up in her eyes. "My dad remarried, but my stepmom...she was cruel, still is though,

softening with empathy. He felt a pang of gui

med he has two more years on his clock. And I...I was with that guy, the one you saw me with, because my

g heavy in the air. He felt the weight of Eve's story, the burden of her s

is voice barely audible, but s

er eyes pleaded with him, and he nodded,

ce, her eyes turned red with pain and Auston just sat there, helpless

ehow. He suddenly felt the need to do something, anything, to make up for his earlier

no idea," he stuttered,

nd he dropped it, the utensil clattering against the plate. He at

ch a jerk. Please...please forgive me." Thi

ckle, and he collapsed back into his seat. His eyes darted around th

ke he was drowning in his own guilt and regret. He struggled t

tside, " I kinda feel useless at this point though, shou

lt the same if I was in a similar position but I

ve to let everything slide yuuno, but

drop you off at your place "

nd brought out a bundle of cash, dropped two on Austin's

time? " She asked, starting the car

back " I wouldn't mind, " he replied after a while " but it should be by my own free vo

ike a deal then, " she pulled

is's mini market but to his disappointment, Chris wasn't around but his salesman was there. After assembling his co

ved aside and watched as eight of them matched into the store, he froze on a spot, his

he went outside and sprint

mmy, he's been waiting sleepl

in shock, he thought the old m

d, and found his garagaman, " Hey

s " replied the man, " Can

put a hand on his knee, "I'm not one to nag, but you

d, "Yeah. Jus

ow that is. But remember, work is important, but so

a surge of appreciation

'll keep th

e had bought for him, "I got

t up, "Ah, my favo

up, and headed upsta

omewhat odd, as they would often pretend not to recognize each other in public or at events. Auston believed that prevention was better than cure, and Eve still hung out with her rascal friends - s

the opposite end of the road. She waved and gestured for him to come over. Auston had

k and both laughed like si

iend?" Eve asked a

actually. We work in the same place and have been pa

ssenger seat for Auston. They both leaned back, and

where out of town. I've got a place in mind,

t of town. I've got digits to analyze this evening, and besides

Please, okay, for

lay by your standards then"

tone laced with concern as Eve had said nothing aft

ly. "You'll see. Trust

rwise, but he remained sile

Eve felt uneasy, sensing the man from her side mirror but kept that knowledge to herself