Love Never Ends

On the 5th of September 2020, Shyla Fisher received a piece of alarming news out of the blue...

Doctor: "Mrs. Bernard, is your husband with you?"

Shyla: No, doctor.

Doctor: Is anyone accompanying you now?

Shyla: No, doctor.

Doctor: Hmm, ok. Can you make a call to any family member?

Shyla: "Why doctor?" she said with a puzzled tone.

Doctor: "I want to have a word with your family members," he said with a serious tone.

Shyla: "Why doctor? You can tell me.", she said, somewhat bewildered.

Doctor: "Mrs. Bernard, there are some things doctors can't tell patients directly," he said with seriousness in his tone.

Shyla: "Never mind doctor, you tell me. I can handle myself." she said with impatience.

Doctor: " Still, I prefer to have a word with your family members," he said without emotion in the tone.

Shyla: "But, they are not available now. So, I came alone. Doctor, I can understand my issue is serious, by the way of your words. So, don't worry, you tell," Shyla said in a calm tone. Yet, she was afraid to listen to what the doctor was going to say in his heart.

Doctor: but, Mrs. Bernard.....

Shyla: "Please doctor, I don't want to bother anyone, so, you may tell my situation to me." she said with a pleading.

After some thought, with hesitation, the doctor said OK.

Doctor: Mrs. Bernard, listen carefully, don't feel tense. There is a chance to get better. First, you have "gastric cancer", and your gastric cancer has reached the final stage. If you can start your treatment on time, there is a 90% chance of curing it.

Shyla was shocked to the core when she heard what the doctor was saying.

after calming herself, looking at the doctor, "What? am I a gastric cancer patient?" She laughed out loud.

Doctor: yes, nodded his head.

Shyla: Doctor, it's a bad joke, you know?

Doctor: Mrs. Bernard, what I am saying is true. Why would I joke with you? If you don't treat it on time, you may not live for more than ten months. Please be mentally prepared."

Looking at the doctor's serious face and confirming that the doctor was not kidding, Shyla could not believe it. She was bewildered. Her face turned pale. A mere medical examination pushed her to death's doorstep. There were only ten months left in her life. Tears welled up in her eyes.

Seeing her reaction, the doctor felt sorry for her. So, he tried to encourage her.

Doctor: Mrs. Bernard, don't worry. If you start your treatment immediately, you have a 90% chance. So, don't be discouraged.

Shyla: " OK doctor.", She said, with a sad smile. After that, she went out of the doctor's room.

Calming her breath, Shyla took out her phone from her pocket and pressed the speed dial. "Nolan, where are you? Will you come back for dinner tonight? If so, I'll buy some groceries now and ask the housekeeper for help to cook your favorite dishes."

There was no answer for a long while.

Shyla bit her dry lips and she couldn't hold back her tears as they rolled down onto her palm.

On the other hand, Nolan Bernard replied nonchalantly, "No, I have a social engagement tonight. Besides, you don't know how to cook." Then the phone hung up.

Shyla sat there with a heavy heart when she heard Nolan answer. After recovering from disappointment, Shyla took a deep breath and walked calmly out of the hospital.

She shouldn't have expected Nolan to give her any reply. They had been married for five years, and even when she had been faithful to Nolan, he didn't care about her.

She should be content with these five years. Even if Nolan did not love her, she would have no regrets that he would accompany her to the end of her life. As she knew nothing, Nolan had taken care of her for five years.

When she got home, the cold air made her shudder. As usual, she ate alone, watched TV alone, and slept alone. This villa was both Nolan's and her house. Yet, she was alone most of the time. Once she had gotten used to it, this kind of loneliness had not been terrible.

However, Shyla was terrified at that moment. She was afraid that no one would take care of Nolan ten months later and that he would marry someone else to replace her position as Mrs. Bernard after her death.

In a daze, she felt the bed dip and a cold body clung to her. Knowing that the body belonged to Nolan, she immediately threw herself into his arms.

Nolan held her by the waist without any foreplay.

All of a sudden, Shyla came to her senses. She could not see Nolan's face, but she could feel his presence. This was the moment that they were best with each other.

"Nolan, I want a child."

There was a hint of relief in Shyla's voice. At least, when she was not around, a child could accompany him in her stead.

"Didn't we agree not to have a child? Why do you suddenly change your mind?" Nolan asked coldly.

When Shyla turned her head, what came into sight was a handsome face with sharp features. His dark eyes were peering into her eyes through the dim light.

"I like children. Let's have one."

Nolan lost interest abruptly. Pulling out of her body, he wiped himself with a tissue. He didn't have many feelings for Shyla. "Marrying you was your dad's wish at that time, but I never intended to have children with you. Don't mention this again and be a good Mrs. Bernard. Don't let me lose interest in you."

Shyla lowered her eyes and her heart seemed to have torn apart. She knew very well that Nolan did not love her. However, she had loved Nolan for 13 years, so how would this love end?

"Is it because of her?"

Nolan stopped in his tracks and his eyes were icy-cold.

"Ekta Turner."

When Shyla called out the name, she felt as if her heart was being cut by a knife. This name was a malignant tumor in the heart, but it was the woman of Nolan's heart.

At that time, she forced Nolan to marry her by driving Ekta away at all costs. She even forced Ekta's mother to die. Ekta got disheartened and left Nolan. This allowed Shyla to use her family wealth to force Nolan into marrying her.

Nolan hated her for many years, and he especially didn't like her mentioning Ekta.

"Today, she broke the rule again". He thought.

Nolan clenched his fists, turned his head, gripped her jaw tightly, and looked coldly at Shyla. "How dare you mention her name? What right do you have to mention her? To be an obedient Mrs. Bernard, you must first shut your mouth!" remember Shyla, this is my final warning, he said with gnashing teeth.

She had never dared to mention Ekta in front of Nolan because she didn't want to destroy their relationship by mentioning her. But, she couldn't control it this time. "Oh, I won't mention it in the future. What do you want to eat tomorrow morning? I'll prepare it for you. Your clothes are clean, so if you are going to the company, remember to take them with you. I'll put it in a bag for you, I..."

"Enough!" Nolan's eyes were full of impatience.

"Shyla, you've never changed all these years."

"You make me sick!", he said disgustingly with his words.

Taking out the quilts and pillows from the wardrobe, Nolan was going to the living room to spend the night.

Shyla held on tightly to Nolan's hands as she stared longingly at him.

"Nolan, please spend time with me for another ten months. I can divorce you after ten months. Please, don't hate me." she pleaded.

Nolan was a little surprised to hear the words from Shyla's mouth. To marry him at all costs, she had said that she would pester him for a lifetime and that even if he didn't love her and hated her, it was enough as long as he was by her side. Instead, she said that she would divorce him after ten months now, which was extremely unusual for her.

Nolan replied sarcastically, "What are you playing at?"

"I'm tired, and I want to be free." From the beginning of the conversation, Shyla kept her eyes lowered. Unexpectedly, tears fell onto the back of her hands.

During those five years of marriage, Nolan used to come home every day, but he came home very late. So that he does not have too many interactions with Shyla. That's why I didn't talk big with Shyla. Besides in bed, he wouldn't even have dinner with her. He thought this was the best way to lead their loveless marriage.

Shyla's sudden declaration that she would get a divorce after ten months puzzled Nolan. Would Shyla let go of the marriage that easily? He felt an unknown pain in his heart.

When he married Shyla, he promised her father that he would take good care of her in the future.

"Moreover, Shyla couldn't take care of herself in her daily life without him, it was equivalent to losing the whole world. How would she live after divorcing him?" He deeply contemplated.

To give birth to Nolan's children, Shyla had poked some holes in the condoms and used all sorts of methods to persuade Nolan to stay back. Each time Nolan met her from the back, she always cooperated with him and responded warmly to him. She burned her life to be Nolan's companion for the rest of her life.

One night, Nolan came home, and he was drunk and kissed Shyla passionately. She was pleased and enthusiastic with him. That was another romantic and passionate night for them. But, then he poured a bucket of cold water on her when he called out the name 'Ekta'.

He said, "Ekta, I love you, you are the best. You are the meaning of my life. I can't live without you. I'll divorce Shyla and marry you."

With tears in her eyes, Shyla stared at the ceiling with empty eyes thinking, "Is he that eager to marry Ekta? Can't he wait for another ten months? Am I nothing to him? Why can't he feel my love for him? Why can't he understand my love for him? Will he understand my love for him after my death? Will he miss me?" she thought so much, and she couldn't fall asleep until dawn.

Unfortunately, she won't be able to see it.

The next day, Shyla and her best friend, Ruhi Simpson, went shopping in a mall. Ruhi was four months pregnant. Shyla was afraid that she might not be able to accompany Ruhi to the childbirth, as Shyla might be in the hospital. So, Shyla decided to prepare the clothes for the baby in advance. Shyla seemed to care more about this than Ruhi, the mother herself.

Seeing her abnormal behavior, Ruhi has an uneasy feeling. So, she asked, "Shyla, what are you doing? It's not too late to choose the clothes after the child is born. The child is too small right now."

"I'm afraid I won't have the chance."

"Why don't you have a chance? You're the child's godmother."

Shyla smiled without saying a word. Instead, she hoped that she could have a baby and be a happy mother like Ruhi. She wants a cute and adorable baby, and she wants to raise the baby, and want to saw the baby's everyday growth.

When Shyla was in deep thought, praying to god in her heart, At that time, "Shyla, look, I saw Nolan." Grabbing Shyla's arm, Ruhi shouted excitedly.

With a big smile on her face, Shyla turned around. After turning around, Shyla's smile became stiff. She clenched her fists tightly and her heart was torn into several pieces. Nolan and Ekta were choosing some clothes a distance away.

Ekta was beautiful and tall. Her appearance was well matched by Nolan.

On the other hand, after Shyla became a housewife, she only wore a T-shirt and long pants without makeup, just like a plain old housewife.

Shyla couldn't be compared with Ekta because, other than giving Nolan the best image of herself, she didn't care for anyone else. "Nolan, this tie is really pretty and it suits you." Ekta held the tie towards Nolan.

Nolan wore a doting smile on his face and said, "Whatever you choose is beautiful."

Ekta smiled shyly and said, "Put it on quickly."

Nolan obediently removed the tie he was wearing and handed it to Ekta. He then put on the new tie around his collar.

Ekta pursed her lips. "This tie is too old-fashioned. Throw it away and wear the new one. That will tarnish your image. Why do you wear those cheap and dirty ties?"

He said "OK" and did as Ekta said without any hesitation.

Across from them, Shyla relied only on a few pieces of clothing to hide. She stared at the tie that she had carefully selected this morning, thrown into the trash can, as if her goodwill was thrown away along with it.

"This b*tch, I'll help you beat her up. How dare she have an affair with a married man?" Ruhi cursed.

Shyla quickly grabbed hold of Ruhi's arm and shook her head.

"No, let them do as they please. Don't make a fuss here," she said lightly.

"You're so useless. Nolan is your husband. How can you see your husband with another woman? Doesn't it hurt you to look like that? If I were in your place, I would have taught that s**t a lesson. She should be afraid to look at any other man." Ruhi said aggressively.

Shyla bit her lips bitterly and, with tears in her eyes, she said, "He won't be my husband soon."

"Aren't you planning to tell Nolan? It was you who saved him five years ago, but he thought it was Ekta. You hid the truth for so long and are you going to continue hiding it for a lifetime?" Ruhi was exasperated.

Shyla raised her head. Looked Ruhi in the eyes, and said helplessly, "I had told Nolan the truth, but he didn't believe it. He had lost a part of his memory, so I didn't blame him."

She only hoped that someone would accompany him in the future after her death.

"You know what? You are so useless", Ruhi said with disappointment in her look.

Shyla smiled bitterly.

After parting unhappily with Ruhi, Shyla took a suit that she had carefully chosen, and sent it to Nolan's office. She wanted to give the prepared suit to Nolan so that he would not have to worry about these insignificant matters when he was at work or home.

At the door, she heard Ekta's voice within the office. "Nolan, stop it. It's enough."

The faint moans made Shyla stiffen on the spot. It was not only from the stomachache but also heartache.

Wisps of pain made her entire body convulse. At the same time, a pang stabbed into her heart, so excruciatingly painful that she thought she might die from it right on that spot.

Indeed, the one that Nolan loved Ekta the most. Redness filled Shyla's eyes immediately. The heart that pumped inside of him, the heart that used to love Shyla more than anything else in the world, Nolan now gave it freely to another woman.

All strength left her, and Shyla wavered and almost fell from the sudden wave of feebleness. Still, after some time, Shyla composed herself.

Pushing the door open, she saw Nolan and Ekta lying on the sofa. Ekta's back was almost bare. When Ekta saw Shyla entering the office, she panicked and threw herself into Nolan's arms.

Frowning, Nolan shouted, "Get out!"

Shyla pretended to be calm and smiled. "Miss Turner, you are in such a hurry to flirt with Nolan in the office."

Ekta looked at Nolan with a grievance. Nolan's face turned dark and he said coldly, "Shyla, what Ekta and I have done is none of your business. Get out!"

Clenched her fist, her heart constricted. Shyla felt a warm current rushing out of her throat. She put the suit on the desk and forced a smile. "Nolan, this is your suit. Remember to always bring it with you in the future. Otherwise, when you are too busy at work, you'll need to ask your assistant to prepare them for any social functions. Even when I'm not here, you have to take good care of yourself."

Something was disturbing in his mind when he heard what Shyla said. Last time she also spoke as well.

"What's wrong with you?" Nolan was displeased and stood behind Shyla, with an expressionless face.

Shyla turned around and gazed longingly at Nolan. "It's nothing. I'm just worried that you won't be able to take care of yourself," she said.

"Don't worry, Miss Shyla. I'll take good care of Nolan." Ekta hooked her arm around Nolan's and gave a mocking smile to Shyla, and said sweetly "I've prepared some seafood porridge for Nolan. Have some too."

Then, Ekta poured Shyla a bowl of porridge from the thermos bottle. At first, Shyla hesitated slightly, still taking the bowl from Ekta. After having a little, the strong fishy taste made her stomach extremely painful.

The smell of blood rushed into her throat. Shyla couldn't put up with it anymore and the bowl fell to the ground. She covered her mouth and rushed to the restroom to vomit.

The red blood dyed the white tiles and the color contrast made them look particularly hideous. At the sight of her blood, Shyla's already pale face whitened even more. As she was looking at her pale face in the mirror, she noticed Nolan walking in, she was horrified, so, she quickly turned on the faucet to wash the blood away.