Chapter 23
Ken had gotten too used to my unconditional patience and understanding He was too used to me hiding my emotions carefully and giving in to him repeatedly.
So when things started to feel dull, he actually believed he was a little tired of it.”
That’s when he began noticing other people. He started responding to flirty words and admiring glances.He even gave Hazel a chance. However, it wasn’t until that engagement party, when I stood beside Charles and unwaveringly shielding him from the chaos,that Ken finally realized.
What he thought was secure in the palm of his hand..actually had never really belonged to him.
When he called out my name didn’t even tum back.
Ken buried his head in his arms. The alcohol made his head spin, but his mind was painfully clear.”
“I thought you’d never leave me..“he murmured. “You said…you only ever wanted to marry me.”
However, I also told him that if he refused to acknowledge me,I would walk away. Yet he did not believe me.
Now, had truly gone!!
The
house was still the same house,but it was so empty that even the echo was cold.
The potted plants on the balcony,my favorite ones, had long withered because he hadn’t watered them.}
The fridge no longer held my signature black pepper chicken. There were only leftover beer and instant noodles.
Everything had collapsed in an instant and he was the only one still sitting in the ruins. He foolishly thought he could still salvage something.
With trembling fingers he picked up his phone and dialed a familiar number)
“Did you use a private line?” he asked his assistant
“Yes, “the assistant replied quietly. He already guessed the reason. He knew the boss was afraid I wouldn’t answer if I recognized the number”
Finally, the call connected
“Hello? My voice came through,calm and composed.
“It’s me. “Ken croaked His voice was hoarse laced with drunkenness. “Can we talk?For once well talk”
There was a pause on the other end as if he was hesitating.
I didn’t want to continue to be pestered.so,eventually,l answered, “Okay I’ll see you tomorrow night”
The call ended and Ken let out a small smile. He knew it was still the same kindhearted girl. He was sure that if he apologized sincerely,l would forgive him.&
After I hung up Charles leaned against the doorway behind me his brows furrowed tensely.!!
“You’re really going,huh?“he asked, voice low, clearly displeased.!!
I didn’t turn around and said softly, it’s time to talk it out once and for all.“%
“You already said everything at the engagement party. “He stepped forward and gently took the hand that held the ring “Emily.you’re my fiancée.
I turned to look into his eyes. Those eyes that were usually warm and serene now held a flicker of restrained fury.
“You’re worried I’ll go soft?“I gave a faint smile. “I won’t. I’m going there to end things.Not restart them.
Charles didn’t respond.He simply pulled me into a hug.It wasn’t tight but it was real!
His chin rested gently on my shoulder as he whispered, “If I’d known you were suffering all these years I would’ve fought to bring you back sooner i thought you were happy,so I stayed away.”
My heart clenched and my eyes couldn’t help but redden
“It’s okay, I whispered.“It’s not too late now.“!!
I thought he’d let go after that, but to my surprise,the next thing he said was pure childish.
“Nope I’m still jealous. You’re going on a date with me tomorrow before you see him.”
I was in a daze 8
“A date?“It had been so long since I’d even heard that word. Ever since Ken and I moved in together there was no such thing as dates.”
We woke up in the same bed. One of us would head out to the office first and the other would follow soon after that if we managed to grab lunch together, it felt like a luxury Grocery shopping after work was routine,not romantic.
Later on the relationship was getting more monotonous,even meals were spent in silence. We had long forgotten what dating even felt like.
