Love Began with the First Meeting

As Eric peered into Molly's gleaming eyes, he realized that everything else fell to the category of trivial.

He was just staring at Molly when he pressed his lips against her forehead - something that he didn't realize he did until it was done.

"Little Molly, the day will come when you will rise above. You will finally become the glorious pearl that you actually are. You just will. I guarantee you that you will."

Molly remained still only keeping her gaze at Eric. Eventually, Eric stood up while Molly remained frozen at his words. This scared and thrilled Molly at the same time.

Eric raised his hand to stroke Molly's face; he could feel where her tears had just dried up making Eric's heart swell.

He would never admit this but the truth was, he only talked to Molly at first to mess with Brian - but this was way beyond Brian now. The more he got to know her, the harder he fell. He had never felt this way before and he hated it. He didn't want to end up like his father who fought with his brother over a woman.

But, if he really did fall in love with her, he would never give her up as his father did. He would fight for it. Even if no one won.

The situation was getting too intense for Molly to take so she took a step back just as Eric was about to touch her lips with his fingers. Molly looked down, biting her lips wondering what Eric was about to do.

Eric stopped as Molly stepped back. His face turning casual all at once,"You're responsible for me now since you're my first."

This caught Molly off guard.

Her eyes widened in surprise.

the first person I've ever cooked for. Why? What were you

the chefs around them were snickering, trying to hold back their laughter. Molly pushed Eric away and stomped on his feet. She turned around and tried

his face hardened, and his eyes black as ever staring so hard at Molly like he was piercing through her soul. He saw everything - he was there when Eric kissed her on

his arms and leaned against the table. "Brian, what are

walked towards Molly,"I

he was jealous. But Molly instantly shoved the

Brian's face. She nodded towards him just to acknowledge that he just spent a lot

relaxed and loose but with Brian, she was so uptight and scared - it was

to open her mouth to say something

clicked his tongue,"You scared little Molly." Eric didn't wait for Brian to respond before continuing,"By the way, why were you spending so much time looking for Molly? What happened? Why

loaded questions being thrown at

couldn't move. Eric pulled her closer to him - he could probably tell that

gripped on Molly's arm,"Eric, this is my business. Not yours.

kept his easy smile, with an arm slung over Molly's shoulder,"I don't

pride. He held on to Molly's

Brian so many questions: What was Brian doing there? Why would she be anywhere else? Why was he looking for her? How did he know about Justin? But the question Molly wanted to ask the most was: Why was Brian looking for her when he was already with Becky?

eyes, overwhelmed with sadness and bitterness. She hated that she felt so many things for Brian. She hated that her heart was with Brian and the worst part was she didn't

"Come with me,"