Chapter 5

ZENE'S POV

The rays of the morning sun hit my face, making me wide awake, I felt the pain on the lower part of my body.

We did it, but he called me in his boy toy's name.

It hurts.

A lot.

I slowly got up to wash up when I realized I was being held tightly, my head is resting on Vero's chiseled chest.

I quickly move away in fear that he will be mad at me again but he gently held my hand.

I gave him a bewildered look, "I'm sorry, I slept on you."

"Are you in pain?" His gentle voice echoed in my ears.

What happened? Why his attitude turn 180° now?

I move away again, enduring the pain.

"I am fine, I will wash up so we can leave."

I walk slowly to the bathroom, ignoring Vero who's eyes were nailed on me.

I didn't talked to him towards our journey home.

Right after we arrived from Paris we directly go to our new home.

Our parents already fixed everything when we were there, even my personal things that I put in the luggages before we left.

The masters bedroom where am I, has a connecting door that connects to the adjoining room inside. Vero really designed this so we can't sleep together.

Even if something happened between us in Paris, he was drunk, I am afraid that he didn't remember any of it.

I smiled bitterly. I can't be with my own husband. I shook my head, and I deserved this, I'll accept this as a reward while I am still alive.

We don't know what tomorrow will bring.

Vero changed the way he treats me, he is not so arrogant anymore, he is smiling genuinely on me. And I am happy for that.

My daily routine was I woke up early to prepare his office wear and his breakfast even though sometimes he's not eating it, gladly he loved the coffee I made for him and that's enough for me.

He won't let me work, he felt ashamed to my parents it's more okay with me because I am taking medication, I. Needed rest.

I have an online business named

"CRUNCHES AND SWEETS" I love to bake and make any dessert. I'll post it on social media and accept orders.

While Vero is the CEO of their Advertising Company and Publications.

They own the very well known magazine named FLIPAGE, which features a lot of famous celebrities.

I decided to go shopping for supplies. I had a lot of orders and I needed more. I called Mild first and he said that he will meet me at the supermarket.

I am on the last section the groceries when someone bumped on my cart.

"Ooppss.. Sorry." He look at me and examined me. "Are you hurt? I'm really sorry I didn't see you." He said in an apologetic tone.

"It's okay.. I'm okay." I nodded repeatedly for him to believe me.

"I am Kao, you are?" He offered his hand.

I accepted it, "Zene..."

We both walk to the counter he is nice and kind and very friendly. He's so jolly too.

Amari texted me that he can't come so I decided to go home.

"Heading home?" He followed me.

"Yes..." I pressed the key of my car but I noticed it was flat tire. I dont have spare tire and I don't know how to change if ever.

"Problem?" Kao said and he walked towards me.

"Flat tire," I pointed the tire.

"Come with me, I'll take you home. Where do you live? I'll call a car service center and have them tow it."

"Thank you," I rode on his car and the funny thing was we are neighbors.

He's a nice talker, I enjoyed the whole ride.

When I got off his car he help me with my groceries.

The gate opened and Vero came out.

He has a stiff and dark expression.

"Where have you been?"

"Grocery... I have a lot of orders and I ran out of stock.. It's good that I met Kao, our neighbor, so I go with him."

He came to me ans get the baga od groceries.

"Kao, he is Vero, my husband.. Vero, he is Kao, our neighbor... Thanks for the help."

"You're welcome.. I already asked someone to tow your car, they will bring it here once done." He said while looking at his phone.

"Thank you." I waved at him.

We get inside, Vero just followed and he is silent.

"You're early today.. What do you want for dinner?" I saw him leaning on the kitchen counter while looking at me intently.

"I don't want you to talk or be close to any man other than me. Keep in mind that you are already married."

"Huh? He was just helping me."

"Even so.. You can call me."

"Well, I'm sorry. I didn't know that I can call you. Because Art is always on your mind. I didn't even notice that you knew me." I sarcastically said to him.

I felt dizzy again. So I ignore him and I go inside the room leaving him behind.

These days, I always felt dizzy and the pain in my body felt agonizing.

I passed out when I felt the soft bed.