Chapter 10: Chapter 10

SCARLETT’s POV

What is he doing here?

“Let’s talk,” Dominic suggested. He pulled me before I could complain, which startled me.

“Let go! Let me go!” I yelled, annoyed, as he drew me in, and my eyes widened as I noticed we’d entered my room.

When he pushed me against the door, f-ck, I closed my eyes. “What’s the problem—” I was taken aback when he brought his face closer to mine, and I kept my mouth shut.

I closed my eyes because I thought he was going to kiss me, but when I heard a thud on my side… I opened my eyes to see that he was holding back his anger and his fist was at the door. As Dominic bowed, I looked at him.

“Why?” he asked. I was taken aback and didn’t know how to react.

I don’t want him to hear my heartbeat because I don’t want him to know he’s still in my heart after five years. Not only that, but I can’t get him out of my head, maybe because of my children.

“Why, why did you leave me?” he asked. I bit my lower lip and turned away from him. “Could you please answer me?”

I tightened my fist and felt my fingernail dig into my palm. Dominic, why now? When I’m ready to let you go.

“Let me go,” I said, but he didn’t listen and drew his body so close to mine that I couldn’t move from where I was.

“No! Until you explain why!” he yelled, resting his head on my shoulder. I took a deep breath and tried to distance myself from him.

“We have nothing to talk about, Dominic,” I said as I pushed him away from me. “Let go of me,” I added, but he doesn’t know how to listen.

“I said no! Please tell me, why did you leave me?” He asked, and I noticed he didn’t seem to know what his sins are.

He was pestering me, so I closed my eyes. “I said, let me go!” I yelled, pushing him hard so he could get away from me.

He was taken aback by what I did, so I held my waist and turned away from him. I would rather not see him because if he gets too close to me, my heart might melt again.

“You’re annoying! I told you we had nothing to talk about!” I yelled, pointing to the door. “Leave!” I begged, but he ignored me. I shook my head and bit my lower lip because he still won’t listen; he hasn’t changed, and he doesn’t listen to anyone.

I gave him a blank stare. “You and Sophia are very similar in that you don’t listen to anyone but yourself,” I said. He came to a halt and looked at me. “You’re both selfish; you have nothing else on your mind but yourself,” I said, wiping my tears. “At least for now, Dominic, listen to me. Let’s not pretend that everything is fine because regardless of what happens, we can never go back to how we were before,” I said. I bit my lower lip and held my breath. Maybe what I said convinced him to leave.

Because I am not yet ready to tell you everything. I’m not quite ready to admit that we've had kids. I don’t want to cause trouble or ruin your family. Please leave me alone. But enjoy your new family.

I prepared my bed so I could sleep. Dominic didn't leave, as if he still wanted to know something from me. I shook my head and let him go, knowing that listening to him would be meaningless.

“Why did you vanish? Why didn’t you come back home?” I was taken aback by his question. My fists were clenched because I couldn’t figure out why he didn’t seem to notice what had happened. They should know it is their fault.

I turned around to face him. “Please, Dominic, leave me alone.” I was about to lie down on my bed when Dominic drew me in and tightened his grip on my arm.

“I'm not leaving until you tell me why!” he yelled. I didn’t listen to him and continued to pull my arm away from his grasp, but his grip tightened even more. “Why didn’t you come back? I don't understand why you left me. We're fine, aren't we? There’s nothing to leave, right?” he asked, as if he was unsure what to do or where to look for an answer.

I looked at him and burst out laughing because of what he was saying, so he stopped. I smirked, almost grinding my teeth in anger.

“We were fine BACK THEN! It was before, Dominic, but not now,” I said, releasing his grip on my arm. Because his hand had left a mark on my arm, I rubbed it. But I just let go of the pain and faced him.

“Why don’t you seem to know about your sins? Why don’t you seem to know what you’ve done? And Why do you act like I'm the real villain here?” I screamed and pushed him hard, wanting to hurt him, but only getting weaker because I was thinking about my children. I don’t want them to think that their father and I aren’t on good terms and that they can’t be with him.

“I don't understand you, Scarlett,” he said, shaking his head. I smirked because who would admit to their sins, right? No one.

I wiped away my tears. “You don’t truly understand me because you’ve never understood my feelings!” I yelled. “And I didn't leave you without a reason, Dominic, and I wouldn't leave you without a solid reason,” I said. He frowned, as if he was becoming more confused.

“Is it because of your law, Scarlett? Did the chairman tell you to leave me? Did they find our relationship?” he asked. I shook my head because everyone in our family except Erin was unaware of our relationship.

I took a deep breath and returned my gaze to him. “Why don’t you ask yourself, Dominic, why did I disappear for five years? Between the two of us, you should know that,” I said, my voice quivering up with tears as I remembered what happened when I had to support myself alone.

“Scarlett, please… I don’t know what you're talking about,” he said, as if pleading with me to tell him everything.

“You don’t know what I’m talking about? You and Sophia are really the same as if you don’t know what really happened,” I said. I smirked as he became even more confused. “How can I deal with my husband having another woman? How can I deal with my husband as if nothing happened, huh? And How can I act like nothing happened?” I grin as I push him again. His eyes widened as he came to a halt.

He shook his head and approached me, but I kept my distance. “I really don’t know what you’re talking about, Scarlett,” he said. I laughed because we were almost repeating the same thing.

“We’re just repeating ourselves, Dominic!” I screamed, unable to control my frustration. “How can you not know? How can you not know what I’m talking about? That’s bullshit, Dominic. I'm not fooling around with you!” I exclaimed. How does he not know what I’m saying? “F-ck you!” I can’t stop myself from becoming annoyed because he's trying to fool me again.

And there is also tension between the two of us, and if we continue in this manner, we will only argue.

I breathed deeply. “Dominic—” I was taken aback when he yelled at me.

“Yes! I don’t understand what you’re saying! I just want to know, why did you leave me?!” he asked, his jaw tightening as if he were suppressing his anger.

I smirked and shook my head. We can't have a conversation any longer. I can’t stand him any longer. I’m exhausted.

“I left you because it was the right thing to do. Now that you know why, you can leave. I’m tired. And, please, I’m begging! Go away!” I said, turning my back on him because it was too late at night and my parents might hear us fighting.

“Sophia’s right. You left me because you have someone else! You went with another man! I didn’t think you could flirt with someone else—” My eyes widened as I slapped him. I didn't believe he’d listen to anyone else.

Is this the reason he didn’t look for me? Is that why he hasn’t looked for me in five years? Because he believed everything Sophia said? It would seem that I am the traitor. F-ck.

“Don’t talk to me like that! You do not know! You don’t know what trials I've been through, Dominic! So don’t talk like you know everything!” I yelled, slapping him again until he was hurt. I really can’t control my emotions any longer.

And he’s curious why I left. He won’t leave until he knows everything, then I’ll tell him all of it.

“You want to know why I left you? Fine! And I’ll tell you!” I yelled at him. “I left you because you’re cheating on me! My sister and you were in the same bed.” I screamed and punched him.

“You think I can live in the same house with you, Dominic? Now tell me I had another man!” I cried as I slapped him. This is what I wanted to do to him before, hurt him.

“Why? Why did you cheat on me? Damn it, Dominic! We’ve never fought over a woman! I thought you’d changed!” I closed my eyes and gripped my chest. “What do you think I was thinking during those times? I’m so tired, Dominic! You do not know how much it hurts me to see you and my sister having s*x in bed! In our bed, Dominic!”

I sat down on the floor and covered my face because the pain had returned. For five years, all I could think about was my children. I would rather not give them a reason to despise their father.

He approached me, but I tiredly pushed him away. I also have now expressed all of my resentment again from the past five years. “Scarlett…” he said, kneeling in front of me.

I shook my head and moved back. “I thought you’d changed! When I married you, I thought you would change.” I exclaimed. “But why? Why her? I can accept another woman, but not my sister!” I bowed. “I don’t know how should I feel! And I want to hurt you, but I can’t! Dominic, I want you to go through what I went through, but I am not that kind of person.” I exclaimed as I looked at him.

“That’s why I ran away from everyone; I stayed away to avoid trouble,” I sobbed as I covered my mouth. “I love you, but why does it seem like it’s still not enough? And I’ve been a good wife to you, but why is it still not enough? Why do you need—” I couldn’t finish what I was about to say because I'm crying.

I'm not sure what else to say. I'm exhausted. And I just want to return to where my children and I are content. Now, I feel regret about returning here.

“I'm sorry, Scarlett,” he apologized. My head shook.

“I accompanied you. I disobeyed my grandfather for you because I thought you loved me, but that isn't enough…” I shook my head and looked at him. “The things we dreamed about before were just ruined because of your sins.” I bowed down and gripped my chest in pain. “I regret I went with you. And I hope I don’t break the law, and I hope my family and I are doing well now.” Laughing, “Maybe my grandfather is right, this fucking love is poisonous.” I smiled sadly at him, wiped my tears, and stood up because I wanted to rest.

“Now, are you happy? I’ve said everything, so you can leave now. I’m tired, Dominic. I can’t listen to you anymore,” I said, and he stopped himself before approaching me, so I turned away from him.

“I came back here for my family, not for our past,” I said as I removed my blazer and lay on the bed. I turned away from him and closed my eyes.

“Am I their father, Scarlett?” he asked. My heart was racing as I was stunned. I clenched my fist and crumpled my pillow.

“Are they my children?” he asked again, as if he was hoping to be the father of my children.

I exhaled a sigh. “No, they are not yours,” I said. “Please leave. I have to rest.”

“Please, Scarlett…”

I didn’t respond anymore, instead closing my eyes with tears.

“I believe they are mine. I will prove it to you, Scarlett, and you will never leave me again.” he said. My hands squeezed tighter, and my chest beat harder. F-ck.

I just heard the door open and his footsteps leaving my room. I stood up, looked at the door, and smiled bitterly.

I’m sorry… I can’t tell you they’re your children because I know their lives will be put at risk. Not only that, but I still love you, but I know we can’t be together.