Captivation: Want Nothing But You

One after the other, Rachel and Roger traversed the length of the hospital corridor until they reached its very end.

As they stood still in front of the window, Roger patiently waited for Rachel to say something.

"If everything goes well, the cast around Joey’s arm will be removed next week," Rachel said as she turned to look at Roger 

"I know that you’ve been relentlessly worried about Joey these past couple of days.I’ll keep you company on the day of his appointment to have his cast removed.We can have dinner together after that," Roger said in a gentle voice.

He had always been a kind man.

"… I’m planning to take Joey away from Apliaria," Rachel said, finally breaking her silence.

She had been thinking about it for quite a while now.

The smile on Roger’s lips disappeared into thin air.

It took a while before Roger finally calmed down.

When he tried to speak, his voice came out hoarse.

"You’re leaving Apliaria? Have you decided where you’re going? Indeed, it is quite refreshing to take trips for leisure.A lot of things happened lately.Life in Apliaria surely looks peaceful, but if you take a closer look, you will see that everyone is ready to take action."

A smile crossed his lips as Roger continued, "Joey is finally in a better state and the Bennet Group seems to have regained its stability.In the meantime, you all should go somewhere to avoid further mishaps, Just come back when the mess is all cleared up."

Rachel wondered if it was true that he did not understand what she meant by leaving Apliaria.

Perhaps, her words were misinterpreted.

However, when she looked deep into Roger’s eyes, all she saw was the burning love and passion that he had for her.

Joey’s and Lila’s words haunted her once again.

There was a time when Joey talked about how much he adored Roger.

At some point, he even thought that Roger would be a great father to him.

Roger

treated her and

Andy had a

that she should

wonder if she should follow their

no plans of ever

her composure, Rachel continued, "However, I am not going to let go of the Bennet Group.I will talk to Andy and ask him to handle the company’s affairs personally.Although I will no longer be staying in Apliaria, I would still be handling the company remotely.I also plan on handing

time, Roger was

asked, "Is your decision

Rachel nodded in response.

I will be here to support you

was surprised,

kind

reluctant he felt, he would never coerce her to make a decision that she did not

he would support her unconditionally, he meant it.He

that Rachel saw him as a friend, he always tried to be

did not have the right to stop her from leaving

in the air, Roger asked, "Have you booked

very, I want to wait until Joey gets clearance from the doctor.If all turns out well, i’m

once you book your tickets.

he just wanted to see them off at

she pursed her lips.She wanted to say something

Finally, she said, "Roger."

"Rachel!"

two of them spoke

confusion in Rachel’s eyes as she

"Go ahead," she insisted.

said in a

really did some careful consideration regarding our relationship." Rachel said

Rachel just said.He was afraid that he might have put a wrong interpretation on her words.He wanted to ask her what she

you.It seems that everyone likes you very much I know that I said that friendship is all I could offer to you.But I have to be honest with you.At some point, I thought that maybe, I should give you a chance.If Joey was not abducted, I probably would not even think about leaving Apliaria.Perhaps, I would