Andrei's POV
She called my name over and over again while she cried on my chest.Seeing her behave like this upon seeing me, filled my heart with so much joy that it overflowed.It just showed how much she missed me.Her arms and legs were wrapped around me like vines for a long time until her sobs subsided.But, all of the sudden, she asked about Major Kavanaugh.Imagine the pain of being stabbed in the heart. That was how I felt when I heard her ask about that man.Pain overshadowed the joy I felt.All I could do was to clench my jaw. Quarreling with her was never part of the option.Every second counts, I wouldn't spoil any of it by quarreling with her."He's fine, don't worry about him," I gave a peck on her forehead. Ignoring the throbbing pain in my chest."How have you been faring?" I was cupping her face and intenseI saw her extend her arms and I gazed at her hands. In her hands were my phone and MacBook which Andrei confiscated from me a week ago. "His excellency, wanted me to bring these to you, madam," she said in a small voice. That small voice somewhat caressed my heart and it bewildered me. "Do you have any message you want me to convey to his excellency, madam?" She was respectful to me and this was the second time she called me madam. For a moment there, a question mark appeared in my head. I saw her looking at my husband when we're at the party with so much adoration. Was she not in love with my husband? Did I get it wrong? Not a single ounce of hostility exuded from her, only a deep down respect for me. Silence wrapped the place. Sharon did not leave and waited for me to say something. Already getting emotional that my husband would lea
Pulling my small luggage with me felt like pulling a big log as I was reluctant to leave without saying goodbye to my husband. I wouldn't be seeing him for two weeks, having a glimpse of him before going to Ardross would suffice. My dull eyes lit up as I caught sight of him coming out of the car and my heart leaped in happiness. Only to be crushed by the next minute when he extended his hand and a woman's hand grasped his hand. Despite myself, I waited to see who the woman was. I felt my heart was torn like a piece of paper when Stella came out of the car. Her dazzling smile made my heart sour. The moment she was out of the car, she snaked her arms on my husband's arm.I pretended not to see them as I pulled my luggage and headed the other way. Though life was mocking me. Our paths still crossed. "Ms. Smith!" I heard Stella's voice.I ke
I was typing away on my phone when Major Kavanaugh started a video call and I answered it without hesitation His handsome face came into view the moment I accepted the video call. In all honesty, when compared to my husband, Major Kavanaugh is on par with him. Wearing casual attire, he looked different from his usual demeanor when wearing his military uniform or a business suit or tuxedo.He looked youthful and fresh. His mesmerizing blue eyes were amplified as the camera was just near his face. "Are you at home?" His voice was pleasant to hear when he spoke. "Yep, I just finished having my dinner," I showed him an empty bowl and I heard him cackle.A faint smile appeared on my face. "That's good, you have to always take care of yourself," the care in his tone was obvious. Ever since I got married, he seemed to be always worried about me.
Letting it ring several times would save my face. Because If I answered it in the first ring, she would think that I was waiting for her call. I counted, and at the fourth ring, I picked up the call. Like a deflated balloon my shoulder sagged when I heard Sharon's voice. "What is it?" I said irritatedly. "Whoah!" She said, "Bad mood again? Did not receive any call or text from the missus?" "I did," I said, my tone softened a little. I realized that I shouldn't be in a bad mood as my wife had texted me the moment she arrived home.It was me who forgot to answer her. "By the way, I did as you had instructed me," I smiled, this girl had always done what had been assigned to her with utmost care. "When is the ring ready?" I asked. "A month, utmost. The designer will e - mail the designs then you have to choose what engagement
My mind was buzzing after I read the article. At the end of the article another article was written about my husband. I looked at the photo, he and Stella were dining. They were having a romantic dinner together in a well known restaurant in the city of love. The happiness written all over Stella's face depicted that she was well loved by the man before her. While I was here missing him so badly, he was having a romantic dinner with his lover. He did not even bother to text or call me. Completely forgetting that he has a wife waiting for him to come home. Who I am to him? Did he truly take me as his wife or was just a play thing to him? What did he take me for? Did he really think I can't be hurt for what's happening? Unable to take it anymore, My chest was like waves rising and falling. I closed my MacBook. Needing a way to vent the building emotions that was strangling me, I went for a run. I was sweating profusely when I came back and saw Regina waiting for me. "Hey, I
Conflicting emotions was crowding my chest as we were drawing nearer and nearer to the Presidential Palace. I missed Andrei but I was apprehensive to see him. I don't know how to face him after all that I have learned. I clutched the hem of my dress when the car stopped. Taking a deep breath, I pushed the car door open and alighted from the vehicle. Relief flooded my heart when I didn't run into him. He might still be overseas. In an instant I felt gloomy. I hated that since I married that man, I became unsteady emotionally and my mood was like a roller coaster ride. I stayed in my room for the entire day and had only came out of my room during dinner. Following, dinner I immediately hurried to my room. I was startled when I saw the man I had been longing to see. "You're back," I said and he stretch out his arms beckoni
Trusting his word was like clinging to a web. Daring to trust him would only bring me immense disappointment. The higher the expectations the greater the disappointment. I am a person who easily trusts people but once I was betrayed, I will not trust that person anymore. Take Roman and Lucy as examples. I wasn't willing to mend the broken relationship I have with them after their betrayal. They hurt me once and I won't let them hurt me the second time. I would be stupid to allow them to do that to me again. Night after night, Andrei would come to spend time with me. Each time he makes a move to make love to me, I always find a way to distract him or make excuses for us not to be intimate. One night, he could no longer take being refused and voice out his thoughts. "What's the matter with you? From the time I came back, you're so cold to me," disple
"How did you know that?" "I overheard Sharon talking to him over the phone asking if Stella said yes to his marriage proposal." "Are you sure she was talking to the president?" "Yes, I heard her call his name. You know they're childhood friends, they're that close for Sharon to call him by his name." "And there's also rumors circulating about Stella being engaged to the president," she fished out her phone from her pocket and showed them the news. "Oh, my… many will be heartbroken." My world cave in and my vision began blurry as tears gathered around my eyes. Silently, I walked away, so I got out of the place unnoticed. Having no appetite, I didn't go out to eat. And I was afraid that I would burst into tears if I heard more news about Andrei and Stella. I slid into the duvet after I showered and wore my pajamas. I willed myself to sle