The Trap Of Ace

Chapter 65

Read The Trap Of Ace [by Eva Zahan] Chapter 65 – Once in the newly organized study, I found it much similar to his cabin in the office, and of course, decorated with my chosen furniture.

Except one thing.

A huge picture frame on the wall, covered with a white sheet. The same one I saw in this room during my last visit. I still remembered that blue diamond ring in her finger that was left unconcealed. But this time the sheet hid it whole.

I had the same question again. Whose picture was that?

Still securely clutching my hand in his, he stood before the picture. A soft sigh left him.

“Ace?” My voice came out as a whisper.

Rising his hand, he tugged at the sheet, letting it fall on the floor. My eyes widened slightly.

It wasn’t a picture. It was a painting. Painting of his mother, Ophelia.

As graceful and sophisticated as ever, she stood there with her head held high and confidence sparkling in her blue eyes. The navy blue velvety gown hugged her petite body perfectly when dark red lipstick sat on her lips, bringing her smile more into life. Then the blue diamond on her finger. It was evidence of her high class status and taste.

Whoever drew this painting was a h**l of a talented painter. They brought this painting to life so beautifully. One could easily mistaken this as a picture instead.

“She’s looking beautiful, as always,” I complemented.

He nodded. “She always wanted to get herself a painting of hers. And she finally did it on my sixteenth birthday.” With his gaze fixed on his mother’s face, he spoke in a low voice, “She was very happy that night.”

Though it sounded like he was telling a happy story, I could hear the pain behind his voice. The way he let out a defeated sigh, my heart clenched for him. He missed her.

I placed a hand on his shoulder. Turning to me, he gave me a close lipped smile.

“She loved this canvas, and always kept it in her room. But since… since she didn’t take it with her when she left, it remained in that dark old room. So I thought why not bring it here.” One of his shoulders lifted into a shrug. “As much as I didn’t want to open the memories of my past, I couldn’t leave this like that. I had to bring at least one of the things related to her over here.”

I squeezed his hand. “You did the right thing. Just because of some bad memories, we can’t just abandon the ones we spent in felicity. I’m glad you’re starting to cherish those memories even if you don’t want to think about your past.”

I was happy that he was opening up to me. He had never talked to me about his mother before like that. But he was doing it now. Yes, it wasn’t much, but it was a beginning. I hoped he’d let me in properly soon.

He kissed the back of my hand. “Honestly, even though I brought it here, I wasn’t planning to hang it here. My first plan was to lock it in the basement. But then,” his eyes met mine, “I remembered your words. The same ones you had told me at Tess’s rehearsal. I thought over it. You were right, until I can’t accept my past, I can’t move on with my present. I can’t be at peace. So I…”

“So you decided to keep it here?”

Nodding, he took my hands to his lips again.

the best decisions you took,

smiled. “Come,

around his desk that sat in the middle of the room and got out an album. An album full of his and Caleb’s

pages. Some of them were even from their childhood. Two little chubby kids were grinning at the camera with their mouths smeared with chocolate. And I didn’t have any difficulties pointing out

so adorable back then.” He looked barely three or four

mean? I’m not adorable right

accusing tone. Shaking my head, I pecked his lips. “No, you’re not adorable now.” At his

as he let out

get this picture?” I asked, looking at a photo of him and Caleb

call grandma over to look after us before leaving for work. And being the kind woman she was, she always used

woman, the fondness in his tone

“Where is she now?”

a somber look, he shook

I’m sorry,”

tied in a bun on the top of her head and two little kids on her lap. “After the d***h of Caleb’s parents and

his gazing lovingly at me, a blush crept

too! She

nodded, kissing my

an old picture of

my confusion. They were a beautiful

photo of his mother was there, even not alone, it was with his grandma and Caleb’s parents. I knew that he purposely avoided keeping his parents’ photos in there. Especially his father’s. From what I got to know, he had a strong dislike towards his dad. That’s why even if he talked about

at least trying to cope up with his

being active in sports, he was a born winner in everything. He even told me

I felt to him. And I couldn’t be any happier that

he wouldn’t let me win on purpose. And obviously, I lost in every d**n match! So to make up my ruined mood, he made me lunch. My favorite, cheesy garlic shrimps and chocolate cupcakes. Though

my lunch, he took me out to the open meadow that was filled with roses. The same one he showed me from our bedroom’s balcony during our last

the lush grass and the gentle breeze filled with faint fragrance of flowers just blew my mind away. I could definitely spend the rest of my life over here without any complaint. And the thing that he groomed this place with rose plants for me,

I thought it’d be a great place for children to play around. Of course, I didn’t voice out my fast forwarded thoughts and let him guide me through the uneven ways with my

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waist, I bit my lip, staring at my reflection in

swimming pool I was quite excited to swim in. After the whole afternoon exploring the woods and roaming around the small market nearby, we

taking me or we were gonna swim,

was just wondering what his reaction would be seeing me in

he stood in the water with a glass of fruit champagne we bought from the market earlier this

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