Chapter 53

Currently, we are on the beach which is famous in Goa. The Sun is shining brightly and we all are seated in the chair around the table, an umbrella stood proudly above our head just enough to give us protection from the sun. No one uttered any words and the hour was bored as hell. I looked at the children who were playing on the beach and doing skating on the sea whose life is free from troubles. I wanted to grow fast when I was in my first grade and now I wished to be a kid again where there is no worry, no trouble and more importantly no heartbroken. I unconsciously walked towards the beach where the children are playing and stood there. Someone coughed lightly to gain my attention and I know who it was. "Can we talk?"Kevin asked hope in his eyes. I nodded my head and he led me towards the table where we sat before but the table was empty now. "Sheila." He called my name when we were seated on the chair. I said nothing and he took this as a cue to continue. "I am the only child to my parents that made me feel lonely and I wished to have someone as always my side, to play with me, to fight with me, to share things with me but my luck, I haven't owned any. My childhood was so boring until I met her. She was with me in my good and bad and fulfilled all my deeds. I don't want her to be upset over a thing." He stopped a few seconds then looked at me intensively before continue. "I know you are hurt, but we have a reason for not telling you the truth. It's his place to tell you, not us and we can't do anything about this. You have a right to being mad at us but please make it clear everything as soon as possible. She is so upset from yesterday and I can't bear to see her like this. Just do what your heart says and think about what you would do if you were in our place." He has a point, I'm not sure what would I do if I was Quinn and Harry was my Cousin. I put my face between my palms and rested my elbow on the table. "I have no idea, Kevin. It all is new to me and confusing the hell out of my life." "Just follow your heart, Sheila. You will get the answer you want." Kevin said and walked away leaving me to think alone. * Sheila's POV: "Just follow your heart, Sheila. You will get the answer you want." Kevin said and walked away leaving me to think alone. I heaved a heavy sigh and looked around to see any sign of Harry but he was nowhere to find. I walked towards the beach and stood there, the light wave caressed my feet easing all my worries. The kids are looked carefree while we adults are carrying a lot of burden on our shoulders not wanting to get rid of our ego. You can do it, Sheila. I told myself when I saw Quinn is walking towards the direction where I am standing. Reluctantly, she handed me an ice cream not sure about what's she doing but I bought them from her and a smile played on my lips recalling the memories of our past. How could life change a lot in a short period?. When I commit any mistake I bought her ice cream and now it's her turn. "I think I had overreached when I came to know about the truth you were hiding for a month." I blunt out turning my gaze towards her. "Ahh!" She seemed confused not understanding my words. Well, she shouldn't have expected me forgiving her that easily. I gave her a small smile and motioned her to move further onto the beach. "Quinn, I think I would have preferred the same decision you have chosen if I were in your shoes," I said as a matter of truth. She nodded her head as a compliment and we two started to eat our ice cream not caring the world anymore, our knees immersed inside the water. "Thank you, Sheila!. I thought it would be difficult to convince you but you are such a great soul and very understanding. Thank you so much." She side hugged me for a second and released me from her embrace. "And I'm Sorry. I should have told you if it was my place." She muttered slowly. "It's okay Quinn. Let get rid of the Sorrow and enjoy the moment. Come let go." I lead us into the water, deeper. "So that means you forgive us, right!" She asked. I squeezed her hands and gave her a warm smile. "Of course I do." then I started to splash the water over her, She repeated the same. I shrieked and tried to run but my leg stumbled and I lost my balance when a long wave hit us but even before I could fall, a hand held my waist and steadied myself. "It seems you guys are solved your problems?" Harry asked amusement is evidence in his voice. He pulled me towards him and my head rested on his chest. Quinn glared at him and splashed the water on his face. "Hey!" he warned and dragged me out of the water saying I may catch a cold if I stay longer here. I mentally shook my head thinking about his possessiveness. We both came out of the water and I turned around to see what was Quinn doing then I saw both Quinn and Kevin were cuddling each other and playing along with the water. "Why did you go too far? Did you forget you don't know swimming?" Harry asked once we were seated on the chair around the table. I smiled and shook my head. "What?" "Nothing, don't you think you are way too overprotective?" I asked.