Falling in Love : I love you, Today and Forever

Ivy was sitting beside her sister when she received Luis's call. She had decided to stay with her sister until she recovered even though Noah had asked her to leave and he would be there to take care of her. However, ivy had denied his suggestion and had gone ahead to stay. Seeing hie darling girl not budging from her seat, even Joshua decided to stay for the night, and just like that, all the three Ivy, Joshua, and Noah ended up accompanying Aria.

Ivy had no idea who was calling her as it was an unknown number. Luis's assistant had taken her number on his instructions but she did not receive his number. So, she did not know who was calling her, especially at this time of the night when it was way past midnight. 

Noah and Joshua looked on seeing her receive a call in this highly unexpected time and could not help but wonder who it might be. More than anybody, it was Joshua whose thoughts were running wild and he narrowed his eyes in thinking.

Ivy gave one look at the unhappy man as she knew what he might be thinking before she answered the call. "Hello?"

"Am I speaking to Miss Ivy West?" A male voice sounded from the other side and she frowned, unable to comprehend what was happening.

"Yes. May I know who this might be?" Ivy asked, taking another glance at her boyfriend.

"I am President Luis Truman's assistant. The President wants to speak to you. Just a second." As soon as Ivy heard the words, her eyes widened in disbelief and she stood up suddenly making the stool screech lightly.

The two were startled by her sudden behavior and they too stood up, anxiety taking over them, especially Joshua. He raised his eyebrows asking her silently what was wrong when the girl herself surprised him by putting her call on speaker. This move of hers secretly made Joshua contented. He was not a man who liked to listen to what his girlfriend spoke about and with whom. But seeing the girl herself give him this much control showed that she trusted him and had nothing to hide from him. This made him ecstatic.

He was just about to speak when he heard a male's voice from the other side. "Hello, Miss West?"

"Yes."

"This is Luis Truman speaking." That one sentence was enough for all the three people to go into shock. Aria was currently in a deep sleep. Otherwise, she too would have been flabbergasted. Noah and Joshua blinked at each other, surprise, shock, and amazement clearly evident on their faces. They knew who Luis Truman was and who wouldn't when he the President of the country.

"Hello, Mr. President. I never expected to receive a call from you." Ivy said in honesty. She had never imagined to have received from the President himself. The man was the head of the country and he had many issues to deal with and many people to meet. He calling her was a matter she could never forget. 

A throaty laugh sounded from the other side. "Miss West, you flatter me. How are you doing?"

"I am doing good, Mr. President," Ivy answered confusion taking over face. She could not understand why the President had even called her. But she could not ask him directly too as it would appear to be rude. "How about you, Sir?" She returned the question politely.

"I am a little exhausted."

"I understand, Sir." Ivy gave a curt reply and waited for the man to reveal his true intentions in calling her.

"You must be wondering why I have called you at this time of the night. Am I right, Miss West?"

"Yes Sir." Ivy replied honesty as she was on tether hooks to find out the answer to his question.

"Before I begin, let me apologize to you for calling you at this ungodly hour. You must be knowing about the incident that took place in the city today."

"Yes Sir."

"I wanted to discuss some things related to it."

"Me?" Ivy asked surprised by his request. Never had he imagined the President to have called her for this reason.

"Yes, you Miss West. I still remember how you had deduced correctly regarding certain matters. So, i wish to know what you think about this issue." Luis replied honestly. He did not find it shameful or disgraceful to say that his team was not that efficient as Ivy. She was beyond smart and he wanted her to help him in this matter and provide her inputs. And if possible, he wanted to persuade to join his team. Given her intelligence, she would reach new heights.

"What do you think, Miss West? Would you mind meeting me tomorrow in the morning at the Princep House?"

Luis's question had not only rendered Ivy speechless, even Noah and Joshua were dumbfounded. They had never known that Ivy was capable to get phone calls from the President himself. It was true that she had amazing skills and with her skills, she could achieve many things. They were not surprised that the President had called her for help. They were more shocked that Ivy was leading a simple life amidst the dangers she attracted even though she had many other opportunities. Both the men now had a newfound admiration for her, especially Joshua who found her all the more attractive.

"Sir, I am honored that you thought about me for help. But I don't think I will be able to make it tomorrow." Ivy rejected him straightforwardly not caring about anything. Her answer not only surprised the President, even the two men who were listening to her talk were taken aback.

"Why?" Luis asked, disappointment evident in his voice.

"Sir, I need to take care of my sister."

"Why dear? What happened to her?"

"Sir, she too fell sick after inhaling the poison."

"Ohh. I understand. I wish she recovers fast."

"Thank you, Sir."

"In that case, can we meet the day after?" Luis fired another question.

"No Sir. That is not possible." Again Ivy rejected. The day after was reserved for her mission and she would not allow anybody to stop her from going. She had made up her mind long ago and nobody, not even the President could prevent her from going on her mission.

Again, Luis's hope went down the drain. But he could not force her to do things against her will. So, he gave up forcing her into this. "In this case.." He had just started to speak when he heard a male's voice from the other side.

"Sir, sorry to interrupt you. Could you please give us a minute?"

"Sure," Luis answered wondered who the man was. Nevertheless, he still allowed them to take some time.

Joshua put her call on hold and made Ivy to look at him. "Ivy, what are you doing?"

"What? What did I do?"

"You are rejecting the President."

"Yeah. So?"

"Ivy, don't do this. Go and help him. He has come to seek your help himself. So, don't reject the man."

"But Aria.."

"I will take care of Aria. You go tomorrow. It's just a small meeting. You don't have anything to worry about." Noah added when he realized what her concerns were.

"Are you sure?"

"Definitely."

"But.."

"Ivy, just go." Joshua gave her the nudge and Ivy reluctantly agreed. 

"Okay fine." Joshua handed her the phone and gestured for her to speak. Ivy pouted lightly before she started to speak. "Mr. President?"

"Yes, Miss West?"

"I think we can meet tomorrow if that is possible," Ivy asked not sure what she was even speaking.

"That's great. I'll be looking forward to meeting you. See you tomorrow and thank you for your help. Thank the young man too who helped to convince you." Luis added and Ivy could only smile helplessly at it.

"Okay, Sir. Goodbye." She then ended the call and sighed lightly before her eyes fell on the two men and noticed their weird gaze. "Okay, spill it. What do you have in mind?"

"Wow Ivy. You know Luis Truman." Joshua exclaimed, his voice clearly indicating that he was proud of his girlfriend.

"I guess," Ivy answered unsure what else to say.

"How did you come to know him?"

"I had to replace Max at the last minute for a press meet and we met there."

"Wow. I never knew my girlfriend was so capable."

"Me neither," Ivy said rubbing her forehead. 'Why did I never know that the President was impressed by me last time? God, this might be stressful." She thought inwardly and felt like crying.

Noah noticed her abnormal expression and could not help but ask her in concern. "is everything alright, Ivy?"

"I guess so. Why do you ask?"

"You do not have to go if you don't want to."

"No no. That's fine. Let me see why the President is asking for my help when he already has a team of elites. It's okay and thanks for taking for of Aria." Noah wanted to reject her gratitude as he was only taking care of his girlfriend and it was his right but Joshua interrupted him suddenly.

"The President requested your help because he finds you smarter than those people who call themselves elites." He said with a proud look and this time, neither Noah nor Ivy had an answer for his statement. "Ah, my girlfriend is so capable. I am so fortunate to have her in my life and I will make sure that everybody around me finds out about her talents."

Ivy could only grit her teeth, not at Joshua, but the danger she sensed she would be attracting soon.