Chapter 49
Iris
What have I done?! I had rejected Ian! His request for me to follow him home. What in the hell do I think I was doing?!!
I felt a rip of bitterness and pain as I pressed my back against the bathroom door.
All this while, I have been anticipating his presence, hoping that there was a way to reach him…
But now he’s back and I had foolishly rejected him and the offer I had so dearly in my heart desired… To return to the place where I had found peace and solace.
“Iris! Open this door! I heard the heavy bang behind me but I pressed my back firmly against it.
“Open up, Iris! He banged more forcefully with my back stil
IrisI became a prisoner in my own home. Isak had given me a strict order to remain indoors, and the greatest pain of all was that my assets were seized.My only great source of happiness was taken away from me, and there wasn’t any way to contact Brain or Tracy. I just wallow in sadness and boredom every day.The only way to remain sane was to entertain myself with news before, but today, as I make it down the stairs,in my loose gown and messy buns.I didn’t feel like sitting in front of the television today. I made my way to the dining room to get breakfast, only to find Isak seated there with his paper and reading glasses.After the last scandal in the papers, I have avoided it like a plague. The morning after the dinner party, I had gone through the papers to see most of my pictures.The press called me a bad wife at some point and wondered why I could be so mean to my husband.Then they asked questions about whether I had repented and why a good man like Isak was still with me.
Iris“What are you doing here? I asked as my eyes flew open to see my mommom packing my clothes. She smiled and turned to me with my cloth still in his hands.“I’m helping you with the clothes;; I know there’s a lot you have to do!”I sat up from the bed,bed, confused. Whatwas she was she saying?!“Sorry, but I don’t need any help." help." Istated this stated this and waited for her to leave.“Of course, you need help,help, Iris. You don't have to also prove stubborn on this,this,” she replied,replied, goinggoing back to stacking my clothesclothes in a suitcase.“I don’t know what you’re saying;; I’m not traveling anywhere,anywhere, so why are you doing this?this?” I gestured at the suitcase,suitcase, then slipped out ofof the comfort of my bed.I had the intention of sleeping throughout the day,day, and now she’s ruining that for me.“He didn’t tell you? My mommom asked in surprise before building a barricade aroundaround her feelings.“Maybe he meant to surprise you,you,” shesaid, s
Isak“What did you mean? She just disappeared!” I screamed at the servants.How was that possible? I had made sure that the security was tight enough, then how did she manage to leave?“You guys can’t be serious! I paced on the tiled floor and wondered where she was now!Where did she hide now?! I flung the glass vase placed on the wall down the stairs and watched it shatter to pieces.I saw the servants flinch, but I didn't give a damn about them.I need Iris back here; I can’t allow her away! She was my ticket away from paying that bastard back for what he had done to me.“You were here when she left! I left her under your care, for goodness sake, and you disappointed me! I turned to face her mother; how was I even sure she was not the one who gave her the idea?Ahhh! I didn’t know what to think again! I grabbed my hair as I paced the room and looked out of the window on impulse in case she returned.“I was in the bathroom, Isak. I promise, I didn’t know when she left! She even carr
IrisAnd he kept his promise. This was my third month of staying in Brazil, and I felt my life take a new turn.It wasn’t the old Isak again, but a new man. A man who was there to care for me and the baby more than I have ever asked for!In the first few months, I had resisted him, not knowing his main motive, but as days turned into weeks and weeks into months,.I found myself accepting most of his help. I didn’t know what changed, but I accepted it without asking more questions.I was still very cautious of my heart; I wasn’t going to allow myself to fall foolishly again.I examined my hair back in the mirror and did one more final touch to it, then straightened up to rub my hands down my dress.I was putting on a red velvet dress that fit perfectly on my pregnant body.The dress was one of Isak’s gifts from the past few months; he hadn’t failed to give me presents every month.I had rejected a few, then got tired and allowed him to make his wish. The pendant I wore was just a tiny
Iris“Your mom's flight will be dropping by 6 p.m. Isak shouted downstairs as I made my way down the stairs to meet him.“I’ll be going to the mall later on to get some things.” I smiled when he held out for me. I smiled and placed my palm in his while allowing him to lead me down to where he was standing.“You sure you don’t need my help?’ He asked a million times that morning, and he got the same answer I’ve been giving him since morning.“No…” I shook my hand and disengaged myself from his grasp.This was the seventh month of my pregnancy since seeing this news. I had put it off from my head, not allowing it to disrupt my mind.And Isak had been the husband so far; there was nothing to complain about; it just felt as if I fell in love a whole new time despite still keeping my distance.I found out that he was more lively.I smiled a lot during this period and anticipated his arrival every evening since he was taking care of the company branch over here.I had never seen this coming
IrisAfter a week of meeting Ian, I tried to push both the event and him away from my mind.There was no use thinking about him, and if he insists and keeps on coming, the only thing I have to do is stand my ground and persist.“This food smells nice! Isak complimented me as he walked over to hold me from behind. I had to cook and prepare dinner for some of his friends who were coming over.He had refused to bother me with the stress, but I had been excited because it gave me something to do, and I asked my mind to stop thinking too much.“Go! You have to take your bath now! You don’t have to wait there! I pushed him away jokingly on his chest."Yes, my highness,” he bowed in a mocking tone, which only made me laugh.“Go, Isak! I ordered him out of the kitchen, and when he left, I could see the wide beam on his face before he left.“Finally, you’ve seen what I was thinking about; you could create your own happy home, Iris. You don’t have to run around looking for the perfect man for t
IrisBut none listened to me or what I had to say. This rubbish needs to stop.“Iris! I know you’re mad at me, but you know you lost me, and you can’t deny the fact that you’re even carrying my own child.I’m the father of your unborn child, no matter how angry you are with me. You can’t put me away like this. I love you, Iris. Please”My heart broke as Ian spoke; he was on the verge of tearing up. Something about him changed from the very first day I saw him.His beard was shaved now, and his hair had been put in its perfect shape.His green eyes didn't look deadly and hunted just as they did at first, but they pierced my soul, searching for the truth of our love.The memories of those green gazes flashed through my mind; I could picture laughter and happiness all the while I’ve been with him.“I was there, Iris,” he continued.“I was there when you’ve seen lost, when no one had been there for you.I had sacrificed everything, Iris, just to show you how much I love you, and I’m sorry
IrisMy hand trembled violently while I gripped the counter and tried to steady myself against falling. He wouldn’t do that to me!My chest tightened, and I struggled to breathe. Was that a sort of way to pay me back since I didn’t go back to him?Whatever happens, I won't allow my relationship to ruin it!“Iris! My head snapped up to see my mom standing on the stairs. Thank God! Ian has left. I sighed in relief as my eyes averted to the door, then back at him.“What was that noise? She asked as she walked down. I rubbed my hands together just to force them to be steady as I walked over to meet her.“Nothing! I blurted out, hoping that my fear was not visible for her to see, but there was doubt in her eyes as I responded.“It was nothing; I was just talking to myself.” She walked into the kitchen to see the wet floor, then turned curiously and looked at me.“How did this happen?“Ummm… yeah… I thought I had a noise outside, and when I opened it to check what the rattling was all abou