Chapter 39: Chapter 39

FIVE DAYS LATER

TIA POV

Andrew’s attitude has been the same in the last few days and there’s not a single day I don’t get the cold treatment from him.

He never even makes an attempt to talk to me, talk more of having me around.

I remember two days back, when I found him seated in the living room working with his laptop, I decided to join him but he left immediately I took a seat right next to him.

I know it might sound weird to him but I was only trying to create a wife to husband bond. Ever since then he doesn’t want to stay around me.

However, that didn’t stop Mike from coming over to the mansion to spend some time with me along with Katie who is already crushing hard on Mike.

She told me how she feels whenever he’s around her which is exactly how I feel when Andrew is around me as well.

I don’t know how I fell for him even when his attitude towards me isn’t what another woman can bear but I still find a way to accept me into my heart after knowing what made him that way.

I wasn't feeling too well today so I took a day off to rest and relax. I informed of my day off since he planned to take me out but promised to see me tonight which I am eagerly awaiting.

One thing I love about Mike is, when visiting he doesn't come empty handed and gists.

He's such a fun and sweet guy to be around with. For some reasons, I feel he just wants to make Andrew feel jealous because it really shows in Andrew's attitude.

He gets angry each time he sees Mike and I together having a discussion which shows he's jealous of our closeness and does care about me after all.

I just wish Mike will do more so he will understand to value someone.

ANDREW POV

It's been five days and I couldn’t bring myself to tell Tia about the ball party which is tomorrow night.

I don’t want her to think I am catching feelings for her or just jealous of how her relationship with Mike has turned.

I tried talking to him in which he pinpointed my words of not valuing her and right now, I really regret ever saying it out to him.

But to be sincere, I really do value her but my ego gets the better of me and I don’t know how to deal with it.

I feel so bitter and angry with myself. She tries as much as possible to talk to me but still I feel like I am way above her limits which is as a result of my goddamn ego.

I can’t lie no more but I am already getting attracted to her and already have a soft spot for her in my heart but my ego doesn’t want to deal with it.

But nevertheless, I will still have to tell her or the business tycoons won’t be pleased to sign the contract deal with me.

I came home earlier than usual and couldn’t find her in the living room and thought of going to check her in the bedroom just to inform her of the party and nothing else.

The moment I got closer to her bedroom which was right next to mine. I heard her talk with someone who sounded like a female as well. Could it be the lady who I saw at the wedding with her?

I moved towards the door to eavesdrop just to listen to their conversion.

“You’re such a fool babe. I can’t believe you still want to make an attempt to create a bond with your cold stone husband who doesn’t know the value of what he has until he loses it.”

“I know he’s really a good man with a pure heart. He's just that way due to some mix up."

“You have got to be kidding, right? He can’t be any less what he is. Does he know how hurt and pained you feel whenever he lashes out hurtful words to you? So, you see, I don’t think he can ever change. Just take Mike for an example. He’s the real definition of a husband material, not your cold stone husband.”

How could her friend say such words against me? I thought Tia was different but I guess I was wrong.

I left the door and walked to my bedroom really angry with what I heard Tia’s friend saying.

Well, at some point she’s right but that doesn’t give her the right to try to ruin my wife’s mindset about me into her own perspective.

I also want to get to know my wife and what she likes and dislikes and for whom she really is but my ego doesn't seem to agree with it.

And how could she compare me with Mikey? It's all his fault, he shouldn't have gotten anywhere close to my woman for her friend to compare me with him.

I will really caution him to stay far away from my wife even if it means turning us into enemies, I don't care.

I don't even know what the world will say when they see my wife and cousin together. They will instantly be regarded as a couple which isn't the case.

I really need to do something about him or else I will lose her to him.

TIA POV

After bidding farewell to Katie who turned up suddenly to check up on me, I walked by to the living room and saw Andrew coming down the stairs with a straight face.

“Good evening.” I greeted.

“Good evening.” I responded and strolled towards the dining area.

I couldn’t help but smile sheepishly. I can’t believe he responded to my greeting today. This is really a heartfelt moment for me.

I strolled towards the dining room as well, still smiling and saw him seated in his usual spot before joining him at the other side to face each other.

Few minutes later, about five maids walked in with the meals and set them on the table while two other maids dished the meal for us.

I took a glare at Andrew who was busy with his phone and decided to go ahead and devour my meal.

“Erhm… There will be a party tomorrow night and I want you to follow me. It’s just a one time thing and it won’t last long.” He said out of the blue.

“Oh, okay.” I replied and focused on the meal.

After a short while, he got on his feet without having a touch of his meal and walked towards me.

“Here is my black card. You can do the shopping for all you need for the party.” He stated and dropped the card on the table before walking away.

I really feel happy his attitude is gradually changing towards me. I just hope to see this change more and more in him.