As she rubbed her stiff shoulders with her hand, someone suddenly grabbed her wrist as if to pull her out. It was Gia. Not knowing what was happening, Lola was led outside with her wrist still held.
Only after reaching a secluded area did Gia release her grip on Lola’s wrist and breathe heavily as if she were out of breath.
It was understandable. She had run over without stopping.
Worried that something urgent had happened, Lola asked in a concerned voice.
“Why? Did something happen?”
Instead of answering, Gia waved her hand while gasping for breath. Lola’s face turned even more puzzled.
Curious about why Gia was acting this way, Lola patiently waited for her to speak. After a while, Gia, with a flushed face, finally opened her lips to confirm.
“You’re getting married to my brother, right? Is that true?”
Did she run over just to ask this?
A gentle smile spread across Lola’s face as her curiosity was resolved, and she nodded.
“Yes.”
“You two have only been dating for less than three months. What’s the rush?”
Gia looked at Lola with a puzzled expression.
“I really like Dylan a lot.”
From those words, sincerity was felt.
Lola’s expression while answering looked shy and fluttery, just like a girl in love.
Then, another curiosity arose in Gia, and she asked indirectly.
“Aren’t you scared of my brother anymore?”
“I still get nervous and find it hard when I see Dylan. But I’m much more comfortable than before.”
With a short sigh, Gia lightly hugged Lola.
“It’s the best time right now, but if your dating time is too short, won’t you feel disappointed?”
“My brother said that even after we get married, we should keep dating.”
“Do you really believe that? My brother is such a busy person. If you take a man’s words lightly, you could end up in big trouble.”
Lola laughed at Gia’s heartfelt advice.
“What if our Lola is too precious?”
“Hey! If Dylan hears that, he might feel bad.”
“Lola, I’m definitely on your side. And I hope you live happily with my brother.”
“Yes. I will.”
“See you at home tomorrow evening. I’ll go in first.”
“Okay.”
Having taken a moment to talk to Lola, Gia moved towards the exit as her business was done.
She was slightly worried that her brother, with his strong personality as a prosecutor, might have pressured the kind and innocent Lola into marriage. But after talking to Lola, it seemed that wasn’t the case. That was good. Now, she thought, all that was left was to wish for their happiness, and she felt completely relieved as she returned to the psychiatric department with a light heart.
Lola, who walked a little later than Gia, also had a bright smile on her face.
Last night, when he suddenly proposed marriage, she hesitated at first, but she answered in time. Surprised by her own quick decision, he asked again to confirm.
‘Are you really not going to regret it?’
‘No, I won’t regret it.’
With her firm answer, he hugged her tightly and said reassuringly.
‘I’ll take care of all the wedding preparations, so just trust me and follow me.’
Earlier, Gia had asked if she wouldn’t feel disappointed if their dating time was too short.
Lola had grown fond of Dylan Eve to the point where such things didn’t matter. And she didn’t want to lose this man to anyone else.
Once they got married, they would become a legal couple. Then Dylan Eve would completely belong to her, which made her feel even more secure.
That’s why she had decided to get married and answered affirmatively.
Lola decided not to regret her choice.
*******
The next evening.
Dylan and Lola arrived at Mariana’s house first and were outside the entrance. Lola was admiring the flowers in the pots that Mariana had carefully tended. A smile passed over her face as she inhaled the floral scent. Dylan, standing with his arms crossed, was diligently watching Lola.
At that moment, the front door opened, and Dylan turned his head slightly.
“Uncle…”
Kelvin, who was quite clingy, rushed over and jumped into Dylan’s arms. Dylan bent down and lifted Kelvin up.
“Did you miss your uncle?”
“Yes.”
Dylan, who seemed endlessly kind and gentle to the child, felt surprisingly new to Lola. A bright smile naturally spread across Lola’s face as she watched him fondly.
“This one looks just like Gia.”
“Oh! She resembles Gia a lot. Kellen…”
Before Dylan could finish his sentence, the front door opened, and Kellen walked over with a sulky expression. Behind him, Hamza and Gia were walking closely together, arm in arm.
“You’re getting more and more like your dad. So cute.”
Bending down to match Kellen’s height, Lola said. Despite Kellen’s grumpy expression, he bowed politely and greeted her.
