Madeline's POV
"Hello, Madeline!" Calixto exclaid the mont he answered my call, and I smiled as I think about him, but I can also feel the tears that welled up in my eyes because Cal is always like a father to us, especially to Hunter. He will always be there for us, and there is no occasion or family gathering that Cal will not be around because he is part of our family. And Calixto will always remind my husband and about our wedding anniversary. Even if Cal knew I will never forget that date because our wedding anniversary will always be special for even if we are not together anymore. After all, I know deep in my heart I can't forget Hunter because my love for him will last for a lifeti no matter how much he hurt .
"Cal, " I softly called his na because I beca speechless.
"Madeline, are you okay?" He asked , and my smile broadens as I can feel his concern in his voice, and I don't know what my reaction would be if I am going to talk with Hunter.
"Yes, I am, don't worry about , Calixto. I am calling you because I want to ask a favor from you." I declared.
"You can ask anything, Maddie. What can I do for you?" He asked, and I swallowed my saliva before I answer him.
"I know Hunter is always busy with his work, and do you think you can insert with his schedule? Because I want to have an appointnt with him tomorrow." I declared as I can feel my voice trembled, and I wish we are talking personally right now because I can't deny how much I miss Cal.
"Madeline, you are Hunter's wife, and you can talk to him anyti. I know I don't have any right to ddle with your affair, but I am so concerned about your marriage, and I hope you can work it out, and you can give your husband a second chance." Cal replied, and I half-laugh, I want to tell him what I feel as of the mont, and the image of Rebecca being pregnant with Hunter's child popped up on my mind, and I hope it would be that easy.
"Cal, I hope we can talk, but for now, it is very complicated, and I wish it would be that simple. Hunter hurt , and it would be so hard for to accept what happened. I want to talk with him, and if you can tell what ti I can co to his office, I would appreciate it, and I hope he will be around tomorrow."
"Of course, he will be available tomorrow any ti you want, and he is available for you for twenty-four hours, for heaven's sake, Maddie, you are his wife, and you have all the right to co and et your husband. And I am asking you to go ho to your house. Mr. Divenson needs you this ti, Madeline." He said, and I beca angrier because I couldn't believe he didn't even bother to look for if he was affected by our situation, and I think he is waiting for to co to him and beg him to take back.
"Really? He didn't even bother to co and get ." I said as I tried to lower my voice.
"Believe , Madeline, he was eager to see you; I am not in the position to talk on his behalf because this I a personal matter between you and him, as husband and wife, but I am very sure that he wants you to co ho, Madeline." He declared.
"I need to go now, Cal. I will be there tomorrow." I said, and I said goodbye to him. After all, I don't want to talk more because I can feel my tears are about to fall. And I need to see my husband first and talk with him about my decision before telling Calixto about it since I am aware that they are very close with each other, and I am aware Cal knew all of Hunter's secrets than .
I heavily sighed after I ended the call, and to be honest, I still want to talk with Cal because I miss talking with him, but I don't want to cry again because I am too tired of crying almost every night and day.
"I thought you don't want your husband to see you, and why do you suddenly want to see him now after days of hiding from him?" Gina asked , and I looked at her for a long ti before I answer her.
"Because I don't want to prolong my agony, Gina, and I admit even if I don't want Hunter to see , I am still hoping that he will look for and tell that he was sorry, but he didn't co, and I can now tell he chose her over ." I said, and Gina shook her head.
"Madeline, I don't think so. I still believe that your husband cares for you, and he will never let you go. I am sure of that because I know how much he loves you." My best friend responded, and I shook my head as I sip my wine.
"We better stop talking about my husband, Gina, because I am going to face him tomorrow whatever it takes because I want to make a decision soon so that I can continue living my life even if I know it will wreck because you know how much I love my husband." I replied.
"Exactly, that is why you should think about it carefully. It would be best if you didn't have regrets, Maddie. I know what you have been through in your life, and I don't want to see you in pain again. And I just can't let you suffer because I am your best friend, and every ti you are hurt, I am also hurting." She said, and I moved closer to her, and she hugged .
"I am sorry, Gina, I never ask for this life, and if I have it my way, I want to be happy always, but it seems this is my life. And I think it is part of my destiny that I should suffer from my life, and I believe it is part of who I am. And all I need to do is to accept everything that is happening with without complaining about it because if I am going to question everything, no one can answer why I am suffering right now, Gina." I said, and I finish drinking my wine in one gulp, and I didn't let Gina answered as I quickly got up from the dining chair, and I get a bottle of vodka from the cabinet because I want to drink more to forget my husband again.
"Hey, you should drink moderately, Madeline, if you don't want to have another hangover episode. This ti I am alone, Cerila can't help take good care of you, besides I need to co ho tonight. And if you want to look beautiful in your husband's eyes, you better drink the wine, and we can consu that vodka after you et your husband." Gina said, and I hate that her words get , and I don't want to admit that I still want my husband to love . Instead of drinking the vodka, I keep it unopened, and I continued drinking the wine. And I can see Gina is smiling at , and we continue drinking our wine and eating cheese in silence.
Gina waved her hand at as she drives away from my driveway, and I only get back inside my ho when I could no longer see her car. Now that I am alone, I suddenly feel the emptiness. I take a shower and put on my nightdress, and this is the part that I hated the most, trying to get so sleep without thinking about Hunter. Still, no matter what I do, I couldn't stop myself from thinking about my husband and the pain that he had caused . And it took a long while before I finally fall asleep.
I wake up early, and I prepare my breakfast, and I know I need to eat nutritious food since I don't have enough sleep for how many nights now after I left ho, after I found out Hunter's secret. I sliced fruits and so vegetables and made a smoothie. I know Hunter is always coming to his office early because he hates being late, and I want to see him in the morning because I can't stop myself from feeling so anxious. And after getting dress into a knee-length sleeveless dress, I get out of my house hastily.
"Maddie! Madeline?" I was about to get inside my car when I hear a familiar voice calling my na, and when I looked around, I am surprised to see Jack Morigan in his running clothes.
"Jack? What are you doing here?" I asked, and I couldn't believe all the people I will see Jack in my new place.
"I live in this neighborhood a few blocks from here." He said, and I realized he was living on the other side where the houses are more prominent, and the houses are bigger, from two-story to three-story hos.
"And what are you doing here, Madeline?" He asked, and his intense gaze made blushed.
"I live here now." I replied, and his face lit up, but I can see the confusion on his handso face.
"Really? So, we are neighbors now, but how co?" He asked, and I can't tell him yet what happened since I am in a hurry, and I don't want Jack to pity .
"It is a long story." I replied.
"I always have ti for you, Madeline, and I am a good listener." He said, and he gave his sweetest smile that I know can lt anyone's heart, and if I wasn't only in love with Hunter, I am sure it wouldn't be so hard to fall in love with the handso chef.
"Thank you, but I need to go now." I said, and he nodded his head.
"I am so happy to see you, Madeline." He said.
" too, Jack." I replied.
"I hope I can visit your place one of these days to welco you properly, and I promise to bring you your favorite food." He said, and I can't contain my happiness.
"That would be great, maybe next ti since I need to go now." I said, and I know I can trust Jack because we are friends even though I know he felt sothing for . That is why I always make sure I didn't give him the wrong signal.
"Of course, I will be looking forward to it, Madeline." He said and waved his hand to before he continued his early run. I was smiling as I drive away from my house because I realized it is nice to et a friend when you felt so down.
As I near the Divenson building, I couldn't stop the rapid beating of my heart. I parked my car on the parking slot intended for , and I smiled when I saw the placard that has the plate number of my sports car. Still, I am driving my new car today, and I know it is less expensive and not a luxury car, but I love it since I bought it, I parked beside my husband's car, and I couldn't stop the rapid beating of my heart as I realized my husband is already on his office. I got out of my car, and get inside the main door, and walked to the lobby going to the elevator while I was controlling the pounding of my heart against my chest as I take my every step.. And I didn't inform Cal that I am already on my way because I want to co unannounced.
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