It has been a month since the incident happened. But all's well that ends well. Carlos and Sapphire were like always the ever romantic couple. Small disturbances do take place between couples but by dusk if the differences are settled it is deemed to be a happy marriage.
An interview with Carlos was shortly to be aired live on BBC. Hundreds of photographers and videographers were surrounding him accompanied by millions of fans.
Sapphire was one among them sitting on the front line of guests who were clicking pictures of her husband. She had canceled her modeling assignment to Bora Bora and was happy to sacrifice her choices for the joy of her husband, Carlos.
Sapphire has been the top model of Empire International Limited. During their school, Sapphire was crowned as the Miss Xavier Ridge valley school and Carlos was awarded as the best student in Literary for grabbing the highest marks in Science and Mathematics.
Being the top students in St Xaviers in diverse fields, both of them became popular and famous right from their childhood. They had worked together for many of the cultural events representing Xavier Ridge valley. Consequently, sparks ignited between them and seven years later Sapphire and Carlos got tied to the nuptial knot.
After some time they were blessed by God with a beautiful daughter. Sapphire was at the top of her career during then but she had always considered family first when compared to her career. Without a second thought she eschewed her profession to bring up their daughter.
Today when Akira is old enough to manage herself, Sapphire has taken over as a Chairperson in one of the modeling companies to select young and bright talented models. She also takes some small assignments which don't involve lubriciousness.
"My love, I am sorry you had to cancel your modeling assignment for the sake of my interview." Carlos pecked Sapphire's lips after they were on the way to their home.
"I have always placed my family before my profession Carlos and I did not regret my decision till today. After all, my husband is so caring and romantic. Isn't your happiness mine?" Sapphire kissed the cheek of Carlos before hugging him and landed her head on his chest listening to the soft beats of his heart.
For a few moments there was silence. The privacy shield was already down and Carlos gently raised up Sapphire's head holding her chin. The passion in his eyes was clearly evident. He ducked his head and landed his lips of hers.
Sapphire willingly opened her lips and his tongue walloped into her mouth in a zeal of hunger occupying every nook and corner. She melted into his shielded arms like sugar in a warm cup of milk.
Carlos brushed his fingers on her cheeks and spoke in an emotion with glistening eyes. "I love you so much Sapph, you are my world. I do not know what I would have done to myself if your dad wouldn't have agreed on that day for our marriage." His voice choked at the end.
"Shh, do not speak about things that never happened or never will happen in our lives, Carlos." Sapphire spoke, placing her finger on his lips. "If dad wouldn't have agreed I would have eloped with you." She professed pecking his lips.
"What?" Carlos's eyes were now hinting at mischief. "I was confident you would love me and keep us happy." Sapphire spoke fidgeting with her fingers in shyness.
"My wife blushes like we are still the boyfriend and girlfriend even after nine years of marriage. Sapph, look at me." Carlos spoke genially. Slowly the icy blues of her lifted up meeting his stark black irises. They melted in the zest of cherish and the moment was the best moment of his life. Carlos felt the world stop moving around him.
There were no words spoken between them and neither were they required. It was simply the savor of silence with their orbs tuned to each other. A whimper of joy broke out of Sapphire and Carlos immediately huddled her into his embrace.
The silence in the car continued. Carlos gingerly lifted Sapphire and placed her in his lap running his hand softly on her back.
Love has no language. In fact the most intense emotions start with the eyes and end with the heart. Speech has no say in it.
"Harold, stop the car at Akira's school." Carlos called the driver's attention.
"Daddy, I got three stars in my English assignment today." Akira animatedly told her father, making her eyes as big as saucers. Sapphire then slipped from his thighs discreetly and Carlos lifted Akira to his lap before kissing her cheek.
The next morning Sapph was back at work. She was very prideful of her husband's achievement. She got one of her favorite photos framed from yesterday's interview and put it on her office table.
Her colleague and also her senior Mr Pascal walked to her table to give a file regarding a modeling assignment the company was about to take over. His eyes accidentally fell on the photo she placed on the table.
"I have seen this man somewhere." He pointed to Carlos's picture with his eyes in thought.
Sapphire had a full blown smile on her brims. "You would have obviously seen him in newspapers and tablets. He is Carlos Walkhart, my husband and CEO of Pfizer group of companies." She announced proudly.
The knots between Pascal's eyebrows intensify as he circles his wrist trying to recollect the memory and minutes later he stares back at her in complete discernment.
The smile on Sapphire's features gradually die down as she notes the features on his face were not so welcoming and the next words he spoke deracinated the soil from under her feet.
"I saw this man ten days ago in Miami beach when I went on a holiday with my family and the woman in bikini beside him was not you." He declared to her without speculating, putting his hands inside his pant pockets in a dare to counter him.
Sapphire's eyes were on stalks as she heard Pascal's declaration. His words to her ears were unbelievable but at the same time the confidence through which he spoke brought cold shivers down her spine.Carlos has sure gone ten days ago on a business tour but it wasn't to Miami. He had gone to Saint Petersburg on an expansion project of his company."You might have gone misled by your vision, Pascal. My husband has never gone to Miami in the last ten days and I am confident he would not go disloyal to me." Though she told the words in confidence, a part of her was screaming she has no proof of it and probably Pascal was speaking to her the truth.Saint Petersburg is just 260 kilometers from Miami and he is a billionaire. Carlos can easily take a flight and enjoy some sl
Carlos's eyes were only on Sapphire's face. Obviously he was anxious about her. On the other side she evaded his pointed looks. The breakfast table which was always cheerful amidst laughter and glitter is now gloomy and dull.Akira was too young to understand the tension between her parents. Flapping her legs she was humming a song from the Cinderella movie she saw the day before yesterday and was having the toast."No singing while you are eating Princess." Carlos softly admonishes her and forks a piece of fried eggs to her mouth. Sapphire was sitting opposite Akira and Carlos. She kept to herself and eyes were stationed only to the plate. The maid was serving all of them orange juice in the glasses when after a few seconds there was a squeak of the dining chair pushed behind.
The complete trip to Sapphire passed in a blur. She wasn't able to concentrate but somehow managed to complete her work. The modeling assignment was over and by God's grace they were somehow able to satisfy Mr Benjamin, the owner of Signature for whom they finished the project.Pascal was beyond happy to receive the good news from Signature. This was going to be a new milestone they reached. He congratulated Sapphire and her staff who trained the models perfectly to suit the occasion. "In the event of celebrating our success and grabbing a contract from Signature, the largest clothing line in women's garments, I am organizing a party at the Park Hotel next weekend. Sapphire, I wish you to come and enjoy some champagne with us followed by a delicious dinner." He cheered on the phone before she boarded the flight to New York.If on
Sapphire tried to make her speech as casual as possible though there was a Tsunami of emotions in her heart. Carlos went closer to get her to another hug. For a few moments he did not reply to her and with each passing second, the beat of her heart only accelerated. "Oh Stella?" He gave out a constrained chortle. "Her car failed today when I was getting back home. So I offered her a ride. After dropping me off, the driver went to take her home." Sapphire noted that he was an excellent liar. He could conceal his emotions so well that for a normal innocent wife there was not even the dearest chance to catch him of his infidelity. He pulled her to one of the corners of the kitchen, so that nobody could see them
And when she came back home Sapphire was very happy. She found the best dress. It was a silver off shoulder gown which reached below her knees. In the center was a same color belt with a huge diamond pendant in the center. Though the shopping took a lot of time, she found the exact dress matching the jewelry Carlos bought for her last week. "Mommy look at this." Akira ran to Sapphire and showed her the drawing she did in her school's drawing class. It was a picture of a man and woman holding the hands of a little girl who was standing in the centre. "This is my mommy, daddy and me." Akira pointed to each of the pictures she drew and told Sapphire enthusiastically. "Is it? My bab
Ten minutes later Carlos parked his car before the Park Hotel. He persuaded Sapphire to walk with him to the exit but she wouldn't listen. Mumbling some incoherent words to him she ordered for another drink from the waiter. That's it! Carlos's irk was out of its boundary. Sapphire has gone drunk beyond retrieval. Taking out his wallet from the pocket he slapped a bunch of dollar bills on the bar counter which were more than sufficient for drinks on a fortnight. He took her purse and, lifting up Sapphire bridal style, he nodded at Pascal before carrying her out. She shivered with the sudden breeze from the cool weather and stared at him in shock. He was the last she was supposed to meet in the present state. He brought her closer to his chest to give h
The next day… Carlos was smoking facing the window deep in thought. It was ten past ten. Akira went to sleep. As usual Carlos tucked her to bed telling her a bedtime story. Sapphire repented for her past actions. She cleaned the kitchen putting the leftovers in the fridge and walked to the place Carlos was standing. "You tell me not to smoke and you do the same?" She hugged him from behind, landing her head on his back. His scent of musk and hue brought an unknown tranquility in her heart. Thank heavens! It was only her imagination about him - her heart volunteered.
Chapter 11 Drained of energy for the psychological affliction he suffered in the fear of losing his family Carlos was mute running his hands softly on the back of his little daughter in an unspoken consolation. His eyes glistened with several emotions ruling his mind as he comforted Akira. He tunes his face a little down and kisses her forehead while continuing to soothe her wails with an arm ceaselessly running on her back. After sometime the loud cries of her reduced to soft whimpers. His other arm was wrapped around his wife. Turning his face towards her, he looked at her in an endless love. Sapphire gazed back at him in desideratum. Slowly he dipped down his head and kissed her in a potency of pure pleasure.