Chapter 76: Chapter 76

It feels like at any minute, I would collapse on the floor the moment I got out of the restaurant. There was no CCTV plus… they said the waiter isn’t there anymore.

The managed said he resigned yesterday and was also the one who assisted us when we lost consciousness. The staff thought we were heavily drunk at that time and so they let them be taken care but that same person. “No… No,” I shook my head while weakly walking towards my car. I grabbed my hair out of frustration, thinking deeply. When I came inside the car, I squeezed hard on the stirring wheel and let the tears flow down my cheeks.

I closed my eyes, confused and dizzy from all the events that happened. I haven’t eaten breakfast yet but instead of focusing on my health, I continued to try and contact my husband.

Just like before, he wouldn’t answer the call. It was shut off. I bit my lip as I started the engine of my car.

We need to talk this out. I can’t just let us be ruined like this.

I don’t know if he’s in his house or at the office but I made my way there anyway. I started at his apartment. Whether he’s in there or not, I will stay by his side and his house included.

I’m still his wife.

After a few minutes, I parked my car at the corner of his house. My hand was sweating horribly as nervousness started creeping down my body again. When I got out of the car, my knees automatically trembled for no reason. My mind was shouting at me to stop and turn away but I couldn’t. I need to keep going, I have to talk to him.

I can’t handle the two of us not talking at all. I can’t have him going far away from me. I can’t handle it; not being able to feel his presence nor his loving kisses and touch.

I gathered all of my strength and started walking towards the entrance of the door. I gently twisted the doorknob. The moment it opened, I felt a small hint of happiness. He didn’t lock it.

Is he in here?

I slowly opened the door and saw nothing but darkness. There was also no noises coming from the four corners of the room and so I roamed around; his living room, his kitchen… no sign of people.

I gulped twice when I reached his bedroom. Is he in here? I wanted to just open it but he can actually do the same from the other side. I hesitated, knocking twice on the door.

I bit my lower lip, waiting for him to open it but it doesn’t look like someone was inside. I was about to knock again just to make sure when suddenly the door bursted open. Ellaine peeked through the other side and to my gasping mouth. She was only wrapped with a comforter around her body while her hair was in a mess.

At that moment, I felt like something was trapped in my throat. I was frozen in place. I put down my hand at my back and roughly pinched my skin. This is… this is a nightmare, right?

When I opened my eyes again, my voice trembled as I asked.

“W-Where's Daevon?” I asked with a stuttered voice.

Her forehead creased as if she’s questioning my presence. That’s when I heard something from across the bathroom.

“He’s bathing,” she said. “Why? Is this about work?” Ellaine asked.

I gulped when my eyes noticed the clothes scattered all over the floor. I don’t need to guess at all with what happened in here.

I only laughed at the back of my head.

Is this his revenge or is he cheating on me?

I understand that he was in pain but did he really need to do this?

I forced myself to smile in front of Ellaine. “I’m sorry. It looks like my secretary gave me the wrong schedule,” I apologized and didn’t bother to wait for her to finish. I ran away and headed straight for the door.

My hands were trembling when I started the engine of my car. Tears were rolling down my cheeks again.

Why?

Why did it have to happen?

I trust him yet he didn't wait for my explanation first.

I didn’t even realize it when I drove towards my parent’s house again. No one lives here expect for maids and my mom and dad; who is probably at the office at this hour. I don’t even know if they know I arrived here last night but I could careless right now.

I headed straight to my bed and laid myself onto the bed. My mind automatically replayed everything again.

I felt like my heart was stabbed by millions daggers. I silently cried on my pillow.

After a few hours, I found myself calling Cassandra’s mom.

“Hello hija, you called?” she said on the other line.

I breathe out heavily before I composed myself to speak.

“Auntie, can I have Cassandra’s address in America?” I asked.

I know she’s quite surprised by my sudden question by the way she fell silent. After a few seconds, she sighed to herself.

“I’ll send it to you,” she simply mentioned. I can feel her concern in her voice.

I managed to smile despite her not seeing it at all. Somehow, I know she already knew what happened to me.

“C-Can you be the one to tell my parents?” I asked, embarrassed from my sudden favor.

I can't talk to my mom because I know they would stop me from what I'm planning to do.

Besides, I don't want to see their disappointed face.

“Okay, just take care, Ayesha,” she mumbled. “Just give my daughter a kiss from me,” she added.

“Thank you so much, Auntie,” I said.

“Welcome, my dear,” she responded and I ended the call.

After just a second, I instantly got the address from Auntie.

I packed some of my things and hurriedly booked a flight to America. It’s a good thing that I kept what Cassandra gave me when she was having cravings for her children.

While travelling the whole time, I was blankly staring into space. I don’t even know how I arrived at the airport unscratched when I couldn’t even think straight right now. I looked at my reflection from across the airplane’s window. I looked like hell; puffy eyes, messy hair and pale lips. It’s too far from my healthy form.

I shut my eyes as I remembered what happened a few hours ago. A bitter smile crept into my face again with tears streaming down my cheeks.

In just a matter of hours, I arrived to America. It’s not my first time going in here since two years ago, we visited here for vacation purpose with my parents.

I quickly called for a driver to pick me up on the airport. I asked him to take me to the address Auntie gave me. It’s a good thing that she didn’t ask anything since… I would only burst into tears. Also, maybe she knows what was happening already. I know my parents would be dead worried but I couldn’t think anymore.

After a couple of hours, we stopped at a simple house. The driver told me that we were already at the location and so I paid him. He helped me put my things down and immediately he drove away.

I walked towards the entrance of the house. I can feel the exhaustion from my body due to all that happened so far; travelling, problems and the feelings weighting on me. I was about to knock on the door when it automatically swung.

Cassandra looked at me with her eyes widened in surprised. “A-Ayesha,” she mumbled, obviously surprised by my sudden appearance.

Tears quickly rolled down my eyes upon seeing her. I weakly leaned my body against her, asking for her support.

“He didn’t trust me, enough. I love him yet he ruined our marriage,” I whispered against my sobs and let myself broke down in pain.

Yes, he's the one who ruined it.

He might have seen me naked with another guy but I know nothing happened. If anything did… he would have known I didn’t want it to happen at all. He really did it intentionally.

He hurt me big time just to what? To pay me back for what I did? Is it necessary?

Stupid jerk.