Chapter 53: Affirm love again

Seeing Eric look thoughtful, not replying to him, Egan teased:
"What's wrong, am I right?"
Looking at Egan's triumphant expression was disgusting. Eric clicked his tongue in annoyance.
"Will see." Eric didn't just slap-back: "Who gets scolded, me or you. Don't put Vera so highly, watch out for your misjudgments."
"Definitely the one to listen to the grumbling isn't me." Egan eloquently said: "Because I've finished the kitchen, the fire is burning, can't you see?"
Hearing Egan's words, Eric immediately looked down at Egan's work. Indeed, the fire burned fiercely. Who said that Egan is a young man from a rich family who doesn't know things like starting a fire? Egan is very good, his life skills are second to none.
"Look, the firewood hasn't been cut. How can you accept such a slow business, not being scolded by Kaylin is a strange thing."
Egan continued with a reminder that startled Eric. He glanced at the results he had worked on so far. The firewood that Eric cut, It's just not enough to use.
Crazy. Eric mumbled with exasperation. Just now he was so focused on his conversation with Egan that he forgot what he was doing. Now that's cool, not only does Egan have an excuse to laugh at Eric, but Eric also runs the risk of having to deal with Kaylin's ramblings.
"Don't hurry up, or wait until Kaylin scolds you to do it?" Egan put on a quizzical smile, deliberately teasing Eric.
Eric made a scowl, he wanted to scold Egan. However, Egan once again spoke first:
"Don't expect me to help you. What that person does. We agreed on that from the beginning." Egan repeated the previous agreement that the two sides discussed and discussed. It was Eric who drew the lucky draw for chopping wood. And Egan is in the kitchen team. Now that Egan is done first, he has the right to confront me with Eric.
Very bitter, but Eric could only patiently ignore it. Arguing with Egan won't change anything. Not to mention, Eric would never beg, begging Egan to give him a hand. People have dignity, and Eric doesn't think he's weak at something as easy as chopping wood.
And most importantly, what he urgently must do now is chop up the firewood, lest he is scolded by Kaylin. Thinking of the words Kaylin would say, Eric hurried to work.
Realizing that he was being ignored by Eric, Egan also stopped teasing Eric. Egan also had no interest in staying to chat with Eric so he wouldn't be upset. Instead, Egan wanted to go see Vera's work. He already misses Vera.
"Take it easy, brother. I'll go in there and see if the ladies need any help." Egan patted Eric on the shoulder with words of encouragement, he owed his triumphant smile. Then, ignoring Eric's gaze on her, Egan haughtily turned her back and walked into the house. Egan wanted to see if he could help Vera with anything.
As for himself, Eric could only let out a long sigh, then quickly completed the assigned task.
Egan had just walked to the kitchen when he stopped when he heard Kaylin's question to Vera.
"So what's Vera's ideal type?"
"It doesn't matter how he is, just treat me well, love me sincerely." Vera is not shy when it comes to her man: "Being with him I feel safe, happy and happy."
"Rub." Kaylin commented, "People like that seem to be extinct."
Vera laughed at Kaylin's joke. She sincerely replied:
"Actually, the most important thing is still two people loving each other, as if that were enough."
"She's right." Kaylin concurs: "As long as you're with the right person, everything will be in order in a natural way."
"I've done my part." Vera suddenly announced.
"Me too." Kaylin looked down at her assignment and said, "Now we can get ready for a party."
Vera looked very excited: "Then let's get everything out into the garden. I'm sure two boys are waiting for us."
"I think we need help, this is too much, we need to go back and forth a few more times." Kaylin suddenly suggested while looking at the items on the table. There were about eight dishes, which seemed like a lot for four people to eat. Before that, they were so excited that they forgot to measure the exact number of servings per person. But it's good to have leftovers, just eat until you're full, the rest can be put in the fridge.
Vera also looked at the table, nodding approvingly.
"Then let me go get Eric," Kaylin said, without waiting for Vera to say anything, she happily left the kitchen.
Now only Vera is left. She decided to clean up the kitchen, cleaning some utensils that had been used before.
While Vera was busy, suddenly a footstep came towards her. Vera thought it was Kaylin, so she didn't look back and asked:
"You're back? Anyone willing to help us?"
There was no response, which confused Vera, she thought she was overreacting, and she developed the feeling that someone was behind her.
Suddenly, a gentle arm reached around Vera's waist, pulling her into a warm embrace.
There was a brief panic, but then Vera regained her composure when she noticed Egan's scent wafting behind her.
"You startled me." Vera had a scolding: "You want to scare me to death, don't you?"
"I'm dead, how can you live?" Egan cleverly justified: "I just want to hug you, because you are too sensitive."
"You only have a soft mouth, you can say anything." Vera tilted her head, facing Egan. She used her hand, which was covered with cotton, and lightly pinched Egan's nose as punishment.
"It hurts." Egan pretended to groan.
"Who told you to make fun of me?" Vera pouted sulkily: "Scare me again."
"And what are you doing here?" Vera is curious to know Egan's motives: "Is the work out there done?"
Seeing Egan still silent, enjoying the feeling of having Vera in his arms. Vera impatiently asked, "Did Kaylin ask you to come in here and help me carry my stuff?"
"Egan, did you hear what I said?" Vera lost patience loudly calling for Egan's attention.
Only then did Egan say:
"You deliberately escaped here."
"For what?" Vera asked, surprised.
"To see you, of course." Egan confessed: "I miss you."
With that, Egan pressed his face to Vera's neck. He placed many kisses on that white neck.
Vera's face turned red, she was embarrassed by Egan's actions. It's hard for Egan to be so rude all the time.
"Egan, I'm busy. Can't you see?"
Finally endured the tickling that Egan caused him. Vera protested:
"You're so spoiled."
"I know you like it, don't deny it." Egan instead of stopping continued to stimulate Vera even more.
"Now is not the right time, Egan." Vera tried to convince her, her voice pleading: "Kaylin could come back any minute. Eric too, what if he sees us?"
"I don't need to worry." Egan said bluntly: "Eric already knows our story."
"How is that possible?" Vera exclaimed in surprise, "Did you reveal?"
"Eric is very cunning." Egan said seriously: "He easily figured out the situation through just a small behavior. When we were out in the garden, we were already caught."
"Is Eric really that powerful?" Vera looks up to Eric.
"Yes, he was interrogated and I was forced to admit it." Egan suddenly changed to an apologetic voice: "Sorry, Vera."
"Why do you have to apologize?"
"You said everything without consulting me," Egan said the reason why Vera was so emotional. Oh, how wonderful Egan is to think about how Vera feels.
"Forgive me," Egan asked softly.
"It's okay Egan, I'm glad you think of me so much." Vera said sincerely, she also had a confession: "Kaylin asked me just now."
"What did she ask?" Egan was curious to know.
Now, Vera was back to face Egan. Vera was still held in Egan's strong, sure arms. Her hips rested against the kitchen wall, while her chest pressed against Egan's chest. Her lips are very close to Egan's.
They looked into each other's eyes with a lot of affection.
"Kaylin asked,'' Do you have a lover?" Vera confessed: "She even wanted to introduce me to her friends."
Egan raised an eyebrow at Vera's revelation. Egan's expression could be seen as being unhappy.
"And how did you answer?" Egan asked with half hope, half confidence that Vera had answered wisely.
"I was confused at first." Vera had a hard time explaining.
"Why are you confused?" Egan can't wait to know. Oh, it's so annoying to just be able to deduce without knowing the correct answer.
"I don't know if I should tell Kaylin about our relationship." Vera frankly looked Egan in the eyes, expressing her thoughts: "I'm afraid you won't agree publicly."
Smiling satisfied, Egan patted Vera's head as a compliment to her.
"So do you accept Kaylin's proposal?" Egan goes straight to the point. To be honest, he still wasn't sure, even though he knew that Vera had the same thoughts as him. Both are thinking of each other.
"Of course not." Vera proudly shows off. Vera's smile was very bright: "I told Kaylin that I have someone I love."
And without hearing any more, Egan bent down and stole a kiss from Vera.
Vera replied excitedly. They had a very sweet kiss until their lungs protested for life-sustaining air.
"Kaylin must have been very disappointed that my proposal was completely rejected by you," Egan said speculating as he pulled his lips away from Vera's.
"No problem." Vera defended herself: "Kaylin encouraged me to confess to the one I love. She said she would be cheering for me."
"So when do you think you'll act?" Egan made fun of Vera. He looked at her with mischievous eyes.
"What do you mean, action?" Vera asked bewilderedly. I don't know if Vera intentionally pretended to or she really didn't know what Egan meat was.
"Confess your feelings to the one you love." Without circling, Egan decided, to be frank, making Vera immediately blush after hearing that. Vera blushes easily, it seems like it's her instinct. She's not good at hiding or holding back. But that doesn't matter, to Egan, he finds Vera very cute on that point. It can be said that that is one of Vera's charms.
"When do you think you'll say it?" Egan continued to ask questions when Vera was silent, deliberately avoiding the issue Egan was bringing up for discussion.
"Why are you so?" Vera reproached: "Suddenly giving me a hard time, you know..."
'I just want to know, not too much.
Egan offered his own argument: "Human curiosity is perfectly normal, isn't it?"
Knowing Egan won't stop, Vera tries to deal with Egan as she turns in another direction. She eloquently stated:
"I won't confess."
Egan raised his eyebrows in confusion, he was actually displeased. Knowing Egan needed an explanation, Vera quickly said:
"I'll make the person confess to me first. Usually, men like to be proactive, while women feel safe in the passive, right?"
"So, if that person doesn't say it first, you'll be silent forever?" Egan came to the final conclusion to the matter.
"You could say so." Vera, without hesitation, vehemently agreed with Egan's opinion. However, she did not put herself in a difficult position, so she added: "But I also don't want people to see me as a stranger. So I will use actions to express it. That person can. It's up to that person to realize my feelings or not. If they don't know, they'll be considered stupid."
"I don't want to be an idiot in your eyes." Only then did Egan say, "So I'll say, Vera, I love you."
Satisfied with a smile, couldn't wait any longer Vera hugged Egan's cheeks, gently kissing him.
When the kiss stopped, Vera courageously declared, "I love you too."
With their foreheads touching, Egan kept stroking his girlfriend's beautiful face.
They exchanged happy smiles. Every moment that the two of them spend together, is definitely worth preserving.