Chapter 33: Eric's Confession

Kaylin's thoughts could not escape Eric's sharp eyes. Unbeknownst to Kaylin, Eric was closely observing Kaylin's reaction. And soon Eric was even more certain that Kaylin had feelings for him too. That made Eric very happy. He also likes Kaylin and what could be better than when the love given has been reciprocated? However, he has a major concern that is worth noting, which makes Eric hesitate and hesitate, but then Eric also has a conclusion for himself. Instead of hiding his feelings and then finding ways to avoid Kaylin and extinguish the girl's hopes, he decided to open up and share with her. In the end, Kaylin accepts him or not depending on fate. Eric didn't want to lie, much less wanted to lie to Kaylin. If love is big enough, all difficult problems or complicated obstacles will become light, even no longer exist.
In a voice as if ready to accept the outcome of anything that might come. Eric called Kaylin's attention.
"Kaylin, did you know? I see Vera as a little sister." Eric's next words made Kaylin raise her head and look at Eric in bewilderment
"Sister?" Kaylin exclaimed in shock, she thought she heard wrong. Does Eric only see Vera as a sister? Kaylin had to admit that Vera was a beautiful girl who easily attracted any man. Kaylin is wondering if Eric's ideal type is not Vera?
"Right." Eric reaffirmed: "When I see Vera, she reminds me of my sister."
"So what do you mean...?" Kaylin suddenly gained more confidence. If that person wasn't Vera, Kaylin felt she still had a chance.
"I like other people." Eric calmly confessed, without looking at the girl: "Do you want to know who it is?"
At Eric's bluntness, Kaylin flinched a little inside. On the one hand, she wants to know who Eric cares about, but she is also scared when she learns the truth, will she have the courage to accept the sad ending for her? Kaylin is confident, but things can go wrong, that's an obvious thing that can't be changed.
Kaylin's thoughts were too long, she took a long time to come up with an answer, which made Eric impatient. And he made an unexpected move.
"I..." Kaylin was hesitant to say something but was completely flustered by Eric. He suddenly pulled over to the curb and stopped the car.
"Why stop the car?" Kaylin, confused by the situation, looked at Eric and asked, "We need..."
Kaylin's words suddenly disappeared, Kaylin opened her eyes wide, her body stiffened at the sudden kiss from Eric.
The silence broke in, only the pounding heartbeat could be heard clearly. Kaylin's mind was floating, everything was completely blank. She shivered, and at the same time in her body as if there were thousands of butterflies flying around.
Since when was Eric so reckless, so daring? He doesn't need to ask, ask for permission, do as he pleases. The kiss was just a simple lip touch, but it was enough to make Kaylin's heart flutter and flutter. Tim Kaylin was racing non-stop, his body temperature was hot.
Kaylin was stunned so she didn't push Eric away instead she sat motionlessly. The only thing that Kaylin was aware of, Eric hadn't crossed the line, he wasn't demanding much about getting into Kaylin's mouth, or making the kiss difficult. It can be said that Eric is in a sober state, he knows what he is doing.
A few seconds later Eric left Kaylin, he did not return to his original position but kept a safe distance from Kaylin's lips.
Their difficult breaths mingled together, feeling the cold air warmed by that breath.
"Why did you kiss me?" After a moment of dismay, Kaylin looked at Eric without blinking, she swallowed, hesitantly asked: "We... I mean... We..."
"Because I like it."
Eric gave an immediate answer, interrupting Kaylin's confused expression. The declaration caused Kaylin to quickly show a surprised expression, and at the same time, she resented the thought that Eric was an asshole. He's playing with Kaylin. Kaylin had never had bad thoughts about Eric before, and the idea of ​​Eric being a playboy never crossed Kaylin's mind. But today, that fear suddenly surged, hitting Kaylin, making Kaylin suspicious. Oh my god, if Eric was the kind of scum, the bad guy that Kaylin hated so much, Kaylin would feel terrible for herself for giving her love to the wrong person.
With all her might, Kaylin tried to push Eric away from her, but Eric wouldn't let Kaylin do that. He cupped Kaylin's face, holding her face to face with him.
"What is it? Let go of me." Kaylin asked in a high voice: "Did you know that...?"
"I see what you mean, Kaylin you should know, I only kiss the person I like." Eric interrupted with another confession. Once again Eric stunned Kaylin. Kaylin's eyes widened, her mouth opened and closed several times. Did Kaylin think he enjoyed twirling her around too much?
Eric showed patience as he waited for Kaylin to regain her composure. He will not act hastily, hastily. Eric knew he should give Kaylin time to think, understand what he meant.
After a minute of silence trying to process the chaos of information, Kaylin also opened her mouth.
"What do you mean?" Kaylin asked stupidly. She still thought that the confession just now was a passing dream. It was too sudden and full of surprises. Kaylin admitted that she was not prepared for the event that just happened. It came so fast that Kaylin was so scared it was just an illusion of her imagination.
"As I said, I already have someone I like. And I only kiss the person I like." Eric repeated: "And that girl is you, Kaylin."
"You mean... Are you telling the truth?" Kaylin was so overwhelmed with happiness that she was speechless.
"Kaylin, I like you." Eric made a clear statement. Kaylin covered her mouth, unable to believe what her ears had just heard from Eric's mouth. For some reason, her tears fell, and a smile bloomed on her lips.
"Is it true?" Kaylin cried again. She was overjoyed that her dream had come true. A happy truth.
"Do you like me?" Eric asked again instead of answering back. He also wanted to be sure of Kaylin's feelings for him.
"Yes." Kaylin eagerly confessed, "I like you too, Eric."
After Kaylin's confession didn't wait any longer, just like that Eric tilted his head and pressed his lips to Kaylin's once more. This time it was a real kiss. Sentimental, hot, and sweet.
The kiss only stops when both need air to breathe. After the kiss ended, eyes still meeting, the two smiled at each other. Embarrassment mixed with happiness. The best thing is that love is blooming.
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After that, time did not stop flowing. Eric still wants to continue finishing his unfinished story. He asked Kaylin to stay with him, which forced Kaylin to call the hospital to ask for a few hours.
At this point, both of them got out of the car, looking for a quiet and airy place. The two are sitting on the green grass, in front of the lake is not a ripple.
"Vera reminds me of my sister." Eric continued his past when it came to Vera: "She was also abused and raped."
Eric let out a long sigh after revealing something that broke his heart. Eric's voice was sad and Kaylin could feel Eric's agony and pain.
"Oh my God." Kaylin exclaimed, she moved on her own, hugging her lover tightly: "I'm so sorry to hear that, it must have been a terrible thing."
"Luckily you were there in time to save Vera." Eric smiled sadly and continued talking about the topic he wanted to bury forever. However, today he wants to open up to Eric. Eric wants Kaylin to accept his past self.
"That's very good, you've done a great job," Kaylin said proudly.
"But I couldn't save my sister, and she died." "She's dead and it's all my fault," Eric said in a pained voice.
"No Eric, who wants bad things to happen. So don't blame yourself okay?" Kaylin hugged Eric tighter, she wanted to ease his pain. Kaylin wants to help Eric get rid of the guilt of his old helplessness.
"No Kaylin, it's your fault." Eric continued to torment himself, his tears were pouring down, wet his face: "If you had come earlier, if you hadn't abandoned her, nothing would have happened to her. She won't have to suffer until she dies."
"If it weren't for him, Vera would have died." Kaylin optimistically told Eric. She wants to convince Eric to believe in good things: "You did a good job, you didn't make a mistake. I believe your sister will be proud of you. Stop blaming yourself, okay? ? My sister doesn't want me to have such tormenting thoughts. Believe me, my sister wants me to live well and leave the painful past behind."
Eric sobbed in Kaylin's arms. He was so overwhelmed with emotions that he couldn't say a word. Let him cry. Eric is also a normal person, when it hurts everyone will cry.
"I'll always be by your side, so you won't be alone," Kaylin told all her love for Eric. She also shed tears, sympathizing with Eric's sad story.
After a while, the wind helped Eric, dry his wet eyes. He returned with a calm demeanor. What Kaylin had said still lingers in Eric's mind and he knows it's time to clear things up.
"Are you sure with your decision Kaylin?" Eric asked suspiciously, he broke free of Kaylin's arms, looked her straight in the eyes, and learned another truth: "I will be by your side no matter what, even when you are not what I thought you were?"
Instead of being flustered by Eric's words, Kaylin appeared calm.
"Tell me what scares you, Eric." Kaylin seemed to read Eric's mind, she had a tip for him. Kaylin wants to know about the wound that Eric has and is carrying: "I promise to have the most sincere answer."
Kaylin said it bluntly, then Eric had nothing to be afraid of. He decided to reveal it once and no matter the outcome, he accepted it. Eric is ready for anything, remember?
"Do you know what I did to those bastards who tortured my sister?" Eric started with a question, he looked at Kaylin to see Kaylin's reaction.
For her part, Kaylin is smart enough to understand and can make a pretty accurate prediction of what Eric is referring to.
"Is it you?" Kaylin hesitated: "You mean..."
Finding Kaylin difficult to put into words, Eric decided to speak on her behalf. Eric confessed all the guilt again in a very calm voice.
"Just as you were thinking, I killed them." Eric is not afraid to talk about his crimes. His voice was full of horror for the bad guys: "They're all dead. I avenged my sister."
"You're a killer." Eric repeated to himself again: "You need to know that."
Even though she already knew everything, she even prepared herself mentally to accept what Eric had to say. But there was no denying that Kaylin felt nauseous after listening to it. It feels so hard to describe.
"Are you disgusted with me now?" Seeing Kaylin silent, Eric smiled faintly and said: "I know yes, and I don't blame you, Kaylin. Because I deserved the brutal act I did. Now you can run away from me."
Eric then fell silent when he saw Kaylin quiet. She was thinking, and Eric knew he had no right to push or force Kaylin. Once again he was aware that he was well prepared. Although it is a bit painful, Eric believes that time will heal all the wounds caused by love. He and Kaylin are just budding, haven't started yet, so before the relationship is deep, it's still time to stop.
"Eric." Kaylin's voice softly called his name. But Eric felt heavy in his heart. To be honest, he was also afraid that he would be abandoned again. The former women chose to leave him after Eric told them about his crimes.
"I respect your choice." Eric turned to Kaylin, his smile was rather sad: "You don't have to worry or feel guilty. Think about your future Kaylin. A truly happy future."
Yes, Eric said that he would wait for Kaylin's decision to make their story, but in the end, it was he who pushed them all away from him in the end. That sounds silly.