"Nice meeting you Ms. Adams"
Simon greeted Paula with red cheeks. He's not worried about the couple who left earlier because he knew his friend wouldn't harm Zara as he loves her so much. He wanted to concentrate on the beauty in front of him.
Paula is busy texting her husband about the situation that she ignored Simon unintentionally. Simon cleared his throat to attract her attention.
"Oh!! Mr. Reynolds. Do you want something?"
Paula came back to her senses and greeted Simon. He looked really handsome in reality and she would have jumped in excitement to get his autograph if she isn't married.
After marrying Richard she lost her interest in all celebrities. Her husband occupied her mind and soul. Simon didn't attract her much like he did in the past but she admires him.
"You can call me Simon"
"Can you tell your friend not to bother Zara?"
Paula tried to seek help from Simon as she knew he was close to Sebastian than the other two. Sebastian seemed more stubborn than Zara. She should at least try to talk with Simon.
"Why would I do that?" asked Simon folding his hands.
"You don't understand. They can never be together"
She wish she explained them the reason but Zara didn't want to.
"Instead of saying that why don't you say the real reason?"
Simon don't want to be the one to take decision for Sebastian. Zara said the same thing whenever Sebastian asks her to be with him. He wants to know why.
"I can't say the reason because it's her personal but I can say she didn't have a choice in her marriage"
Paula fought back the urge to strangle Simon. Can't he just help her without being smart?
"You mean she can't choose her life partner"
Simon was confused. Why can't she choose her life partner? What's the reason?
"Yes! So please don't force her anymore. She is losing herself because of him. She used to be perfect and rational in everything but when it concerns Sebastian she is losing her mind. I hope you convince your friend"
"I think we shouldn't interfere in their mess"
He should have a talk with Sebastian about this but he also didn't want to give hope. What if Sebastian didn't listen to him?
"How can you be so dumb? I am telling you, if Zara gets hurt because of Sebastian I will never let him go" with that Paula started eating food in anger making Simon confused.
Paula couldn't care less about the man in front of her. So what if he's Simon Reynolds? He's human too.
"I hate you"
Zara opened her mouth making him chuckle. He turned her face towards him
"Did you really have sex with others?"
Sebastian asked hoping her to say no. He is not blaming her, she can be with anyone she wanted but he can't tolerate someone touching her like he just did.
"Do you have problem with that? You dated so many women who knows what you did with them"
Why is he concerned about her sex life? What if she slept with others? Would be hate her? Does he think she's dirty?
"I did date before but I swear I never touched any of them. You have every right to be with anyone but I hate someone's hands on you"
Sebastian didn't want to make big deal out of it and dropped the topic. He buried his head into the nape of her neck. Zara closed her eyes gripping her dress tightly resisting the urge to hold him to her.
'Why are you doing this to me Bash? Didn't we agree to forget about each other? Why did you come back? Why are you trying to make me feel the things I didn't want to? I couldn't bare to stay away from you if you inch more closer to me. I am already dying to reject you'
She pushed him away slowly from her and stood up. She winced at the pain between her legs but started walking towards the restaurant. Sebastian grabbed her wrist stopping her in her tracks. He hugged her tightly from behind.
"Please, talk to me. I know you love me, I can see it in your eyes. You hide so many feelings in those sparkles. Don't push me away"
Zara wriggled free from his embrace and started walking forward restraining herself from breaking down in his arms. She shouldn't stop now otherwise she'll expose herself.
Sebastian sighed and followed her holding her hand. She didn't struggle because she did need someone's support to walk. With each step she took, Zara tightened her grip on him because she will never get a chance to hold his hand again.
Sebastian smiled feeling her grip. He knew how much she wanted him then why is she denying her feelings? He literally begged her to stay with him but she's adamant.
When they are at the door Zara pulled back her hand lowering her head.
"I am going to my room"
She didn't want to spend a second with him. She wanted to vent her emotions but not in his presence
"What? You should have dinner"
Sebastian wanted to hold her hand but Zara stepped back shaking her head.
"I am tired. I want to sleep"
She managed to utter those words and started walking towards the hotel. Staring at her back Sebastian thought to give her sometime and went into the chamber. She should think about their future and he didn't want to force her anymore.
"Where is she?" asked Paula searching for Zara's figure when she saw Sebastian coming in alone.
"She is outside"
Sebastian pointed at the door and sat beside Simon.
Paula bid them farewell and marched out. She saw Zara walking slowly in the corridor and rushed to her.
"Hey! What happened baby?"
Zara didn't answer her and continued to walk. Paula sensed her depressed mood so she just followed her.