Chapter 44: Confront Zone.

“I had been waiting for you, why did you just get home? It’s the right time for a good husband to go home?! It’s almost 10 am!” She nagged when he entered the house.

I had been waiting for him since I came home from work.

I was about to nagged again when I saw how messed up he is.

“Hey, wife. How are you?” He asked in a tired voice. He came near her and he cupped her face. He smiled at her forcely. It didn't reach his ear and his eyes were lifeless.

She frowned. He’s not smell of alcohol or nicotine.

“Are you okay?” She asked worriedly.

He didn’t reply to her question, “did you eat dinner? It’s late, why are you still awake?” He asked in a gentle and soft voice.

“Are you sick? She taps his forehead to know if he has a fever, “I told you to not work and rest for a while. We just came to Europe and you are working again. You’re not yet fully recovered.” She scolds him.

He smiled and looked at her eyes, “there, you’re really my wife.” He chuckled a bit, “you’re scolding me. Hmm. it suits you when you’re nagging”

She pouted, “I had been waiting for you and why did you just get home? I was worried sick about you.”

“I’m here. I’m already here.”

Why are they lifeless and sad?

“Do you want to eat?” I ask him.

I smell him. He is fine. He smells perfume.

“Hey, I didn't drink or smoke, okay? I already turned my back to those things.”

I tap his head like a dog, “very good husband., because you are very good. I am going to give you a kiss. Mwaa!” I kiss his cheeks.

He was smiling at me but it didn’t reach his eyes.

“Let’s go to our room.” She guided me in our room and he leaned on the headboard with me.

“Don’t you want to take a bath first? So you can sleep straight and peacefully.” I suggested. He is still wearing his coat, corporate attire.

He continued to play her finger.

“Hmm. How's your day at work, huh?” He asks and caresses her hair.

I think and, “Well, it’s pretty fine and it’s a bit odd. Lupita and her friend became weird? I mean, they are loud in the department but when I came back from Europe, they suddenly became kind and silent.” I started to tell him what had happened in my day.

“Did you know them, right? They are my office work mates and they are war freak. Especially Lufita, she wants a promotion so bad. She is doing shortcuts to get promoted." He is intently listening to me.

I told him everything, every single bit but he remained silent.

”Why are you so silent?” I frowned.

He put the hairs covering my face in the back of my ears.

“Did I say something bad? Did I do something that you don't like?” I ask but he shakes his head.

I remembered something.

“Oh! Our wedding anniversary is coming!” Why I just realized it now to tell him about these. This is the reason why I waited for him asides that I miss him.

“Yeah, what do you want as a gift huh? Anything you want, name them, I will give them to you.” He asked gently.

I think he gives me a lot of gifts even if there's no occasion and he even gifted me a gummies factory, what should I ask for? I nod my head as an answer, “nothing, I just want to ask you a favor. Don’t ever leave me, okay?” I looked at him and glared at him.

He smiled at me and put his arm on my back. It used to be my pillow. He is playing with my gentle finger.

“I won’t leave you.” He said weakly and not sure.

I punched his shoulder, “why are you not so sure?! Do you have plans to leave me?! Are you going to

divorce me, huh? You are taking revenge because I plan to divorce you.” I cry, but there’s no tears.

“Hey.” He said gently and caressed my face, “I won’t leave you, okay? I will stay by your side even if the world collapses.” He said assuringly but his eyes were sad. Why?

I’m still glaring at him, “if you leave me it means you didn’t love me!”

“I love you.” He sincerely said while looking into my eyes, “I love you and I am willing to give up everything I have just to be with you. I love you more than my soul. I love you to the point I would rather die than to be separated from you.” he said those words while looking into my eyes. He said it gently and slowly. His words are like music in my ears. He’s so gentle and soft.

I felt like I was going to melt by his stares.

“And I love you so so so much!” I spread my arms widely, “this is how big my love for you is.” He smiled a little bit.

Why are his eyes so sad?

He hugged me and he dipped his head on the side of my neck.

“Aren't you going to change your clothes? So, you can sleep better.” I suggested.

There’s something on him. Did he have a bad day?

“I still have work, baby. I am just charging.” He murmured tiredly.

“But I want to sleep with you.’ I pouted, “I miss you so much. Can you do your work tomorrow? Please.” I begged.

He looks at me, “okay.” He kissed my forehead.

I smiled at him.

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He is in his office in his house. He heaved a sigh.

“Tan, can you do me a favor?” He asks lifelessly.

“Sure, buddy. What is it?” Ethan, answered without any second thought.

He heard a baby crying in his line. Maybe he is taking care of his baby at this late time. They haven’t visited them, they have been busy.

“I just want a double confirmation. Let’s meet tomorrow.”

Ethan answered ‘sure’ and he ended the call.

He heaved a sigh for the second time and he’s just staring at the ceiling.