Emily and Patrick reached the high end restaurant. Patrick already booked a table at the pool side for them.

"Wow Pat, amazing arrangements in such a short time. I am impressed" Emily exclaimed.

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"Yeah, on the way I booked this table. I have been very busy later these days and didn't spend proper time with you, I had to make up for it" Patrick smiled and pulled the chair for her to sit on.

"I understand your profession Pat, don't feel guilty for doing your job well"

"Why is my girlfriend so understanding? Emily, it has been really long since I saw you get angry, when will you give me the opportunity to see the anger side of yours?" Pat teased her.

Emily rarely gets angry but when she does, it would be impossible to handle her.

"Why do you want to see the worst side of me?" Emily looked at the menu to order food.

"Because I love every angle of you"

The two people smiled and ordered food for themselves.

Later, while they were having lunch and were immersed in some casual talk, two people walked towards their table and approached them, whose presence killed Emily's appetite.

"Emily, Patrick, so nice to see you two" A woman around 50 years of age smiled happily seeing them.

Patrick looked at the two people in surprise and the next minute, there was a bright smile on his face.

"Uncle, aunty, long time" He smiled at them and looked at Emily waiting for her to greet her parents.

Emily avoided looking at her parents and her mood was not good.

"Uncle, aunty, have you had your lunch? If not, please join us" Patrick invited them.

"Why? No need for that" Emily rudely said looking at Patrick in anger.

"Ems, what happened? Why are you being so rude to your parents?" Patrick didn't understand why suddenly Emily was acting like this.

She always loved and respected her parents, this behaviour of hers was not something he ever expected to see, he was surprised right now.

"It's okay Pat, I am glad that you two are back together" Emily's father, a tall man, who although was over 50 years, looked charismatic and gave out a scholar vibe, said.

"We will take your leave" Emily's mother said and the two people left from there.

Patrick looked at Emily, who was furious right now, "Ems, what the hell was that? How could you be so rude towards them?" He couldn't help but got upset with her behaviour.

"Pat, it is none of your business" Emily firmly said, her reply surprising Pat.

"Ems, what happened?" Patrick was sure Emily would never talk to him like this until there was a strong reason behind it. So, instead of getting upset, he tried to be calm.

"Can we not talk about it?" Emily was annoyed.

"Ems, we decided to never hide anything from each other…"

Emily stood up from her seat and walked away from there, not letting Patrick complete his sentence.

"Ems" Patrick held her wrist to stop her from walking away and when he saw her eyes, he was confused.

Emily's eyes were filled with tears, she was trying to control herself but couldn't help but cry.

"Leave my hand" She ordered him and Patrick left her hand immediately thought not to create a scene

Emily walked away from the restaurant, hailed a cab and left for her home.

Patrick paid the bill but he was confused at what just happened now. He was sure Emily wouldn't tell him anything and he was not sure why but he felt like this was something big and couldn't ignore it.

He looked around the restaurant and at one table he found Emily's parents. It seemed like Emily's mom was crying and her dad was consoling her.

Patrick couldn't be indifferent towards them so he headed to their table.

"Aunty, are you fine?" Patrick asked Emily's mother.

The old couple looked at him in surprise as they didn't expect him to look out for them.

"Patrick, Emily won't like it if you are here" Emily's mother spoke between her sobs.

"She left from here in anger, if you don't mind can I join you?" Patrick requested.

"Sure" Emily's father pointed at the chair next to him.

"Thank you." Patrick smiled at them.

Seeing his smile, Emily's father said, "Thank you for talking to us Patrick. I never thought you would ever talk to us again."

"Why would I never talk to you again?" Patrick looked confused.

The two old people looked at each other in confusion too.

"You don't know?" Emily's mother questioned Patrick.

"Know what?"

"It was us, who made Emily go through that abortion without even consulting you and her" Emily's father spoke the words which were very difficult for him to talk about.

Patrick was shocked when he heard these words, for a moment he felt like his world was shaken, his throat went dry.

Patrick's hand was shaking, and he had no idea what to say.

"Seems like Emily didn't tell him the truth" Emily's mother spoke to her husband.

No matter how hard she tried to keep her volume low, it was loud enough for Patrick to hear.

"What truth? Please tell me everything" Patrick requested them, his eyes turned teary.

Then Emily's father started explaining what happened.

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Few Years Back

Emily was studying in Cambridge and Patrick was in London. During her free time she used to come back home for Patrick.

During one such visit she and Patrick had unprotected sex and Emily ended up being pregnant.

She was in Cambridge, when she felt nauseous and unwell. Not sure of what was happening to her, she came back home. She was not aware of her pregnancy.

Emily's father was a gynecologist and seeing her condition he realized what is up with her.

He discussed with his wife and the two people were aware of Patrick and Emily's relationship and how serious they were about each other.

Emily's parents were worried about Emily's future