In front of a closed door an old man was knocking continually. "Get up Edwin. It is already noon. Let's have lunch together." Inside the room, Edwin placed a pillow on his head to reduce the noise coming from outside.

"I know what you are doing. Get up otherwise I will not let you sleep in peace". The father threatened his only son.


In frustration Edwin threw the pillow at the door and shouted, "I am coming. Now stop banging the door".

His father stopped his protest, Edwin's temper was always skyrocketing. He got up forcefully and freshened up. His father was already waiting for him at the table. He quietly sat beside him and filled his plate with the dishes of his liking.

His father was observing his causal movements, "You are dating, right?"


His mouth was already filled with spicy food and at the sudden interrogation he choked on it. His father gave him a glass of water to calm him down. When he was fine he again spoke, "Am I right?"

"I am always dating someone. Why are you suddenly so interested in my business?" he shot a cold look at his father.


"I know you are a playboy. But this time I feel like it is different. If you are really interested in her then bring her home. I want to meet her." Edwin just rolled his eyes and focused on eating again. "Your mother called me yesterday. She wants to meet you". His father said something which he shouldn't have.

His face changed within a second, just at the word mother. He did not look like the same person. His paranoid personality took over. He threw the plate at the wall. It shattered and dirtied the place. No word was enough to define the hatred he was feeling now. His father was well aware of this fact too. They made his life hell. Due to their continuous fighting and arguments he became a violent person. He almost killed his classmate at school. He is enduring his father and it was more than enough. At least he did not abandon him.

He stormed out of the room, and his father sighed. "I am sorry son". He apologized and said the words that he was never able to say in front of him before.

He went to the gym and punched on the punching bag for hours. Every pore of his body was sweaty. His hands were numb and injured. But this pain was nothing. He was punching the bag taking out all of his frustration, anger and fury. If he hasn't done it now, he would have definitely killed someone now.

Even though he was tired enough and his body had no strength he stopped punishing himself. He wanted to see her right now, she is the only one that he needs right now.

Edwin changed his clothes and drove at her office. Outside the company another very luxurious car was parked. He knew at a single glance to whom it belonged. He went towards the car and knocked on the glass. Noah looked at his friend and rolled down the window, "What are you doing here?" Noah asked.

"I am doing the same thing as you". Noah smirked.

"But for now it is better for you to get lost. Otherwise if Carissa will get to know she will definitely beat you to the pulp".

"Come on man. Now I have to get her permission too?"

Noah nodded, "I cannot help you."

Edwin sighed and before he could get lost the devil was already here. Carissa shot him a laser beam, while Celeste was first surprised and then happy to see him. It was their first encounter after the day she agreed to be with him.

Noah opened the door and stepped outside, he pulled Carissa towards himself. He did not want them to start fighting here and make a scene. "Shall we go?" he prayed in his heart that she agrees.

"Why are you in a rush? Let me talk to them first". Carissa rejected her husband in clear cut words.

Noah helplessly glanced at his friend who looked so afraid at the moment.

"Now be honest what is going on between both of you?" Carissa placed her hands on her chest and looked closely at them, especially at Celeste who was blushing like a teenager.

"We are dating. Why? Is something wrong?" he replied straight forwardly.

"If it was someone else it wouldn't be wrong. But I am not sure about you". Carissa was also hitting the nails, she looked at Celeste, "Did he force or harass you? Tell me".

Edwin gave Celeste a begging look.

"No, it happened with my consent". Edwin took a deep breath.

"Its fine then. Now we should go". Noah once again interrupted her. He held her hand and made her sit in the car. He made her leave the scene.

Edwin was very thankful to his friend. He really saved him today. "Why are you so afraid of Carissa?" Celeste laughed at his scared kitty-like face.

"I also don't know and stop laughing." She was making fun of him.

Celeste placed her hand on her mouth to control her laughter. "Why are you here?"

His mood had already gotten much better, he placed a peck on her lips. Celeste was surprised by him. Her face turned tomato red. Edwin lowered his head to get a clear view of her face, "Are you shy? Don't tell me it is your first time dating?"

She rolled her eyes, "I have dated tons of men. Why does it bother?"

He knew she was lying. "Then I will be looking forward to seeing your experienced dating ski".

Now, it was his turn to make fun of her.

"I am going bye". Celeste ignored him but he held her wrist, "My father wants to meet you".

"Your father? Why?" she was tense at his words.

"I don't know why". He replied nonchalantly.

"Then, should I meet him?"

He nodded, because his father can be a huge help in improving their relationship.