Chapter 17

They said goodbye to leave for a business trip to Hong Kong. I almost fainted when I heard what his father said. I immediately looked at him to see his reaction.

I saw him simply smile and I knew he wanted it too. He is now free to treat me like a maid. He is far from doing what he wants to torture me. I held my breath while thinking about that.

"Is there a problem, Camilla?" his father asked me in surprise.

"Uhmm, nothing,Dad" I stammered.

"Are you sure?"he asked unconvinced.

"Yes, dad. Maybe I'm just sad because I'll miss you two," I answered.

He smiled at what I said and sighed. I glanced at Ransom, and he obviously didn't like what I said. I know he feels like I'm just acting in front of his parents.

"Don't be like that. You know it's bad for the baby when you're sad," he said seriously.

"Ransom is right, Camilla. You should think of your baby first," his mother said.

I apologized and stroked my stomach. I really couldn't help feeling scared and sad every time I thought about what would happen next. I knew that Ransom would do everything to torture me again. I was afraid not for myself but for our baby.

After we ate, his parents said goodbye to take a rest. Meanwhile, Ransom went to our room first. I left because I wanted to be alone. I just looked for an alibi so that his parents wouldn't notice.

Suddenly, Cheska called and I answered it immediately. I was startled by her screams from the other line. I immediately put the phone away from my ear and it took a few seconds before I brought it closer again.

"Best, Nicko has proposed to me. Finally I'm engaged," she told me happily.

I was surprised by what I heard from her. This is what she has been waiting for Nicko to do for the longest time.

"Nicko has proposed?" I asked in disbelief.

"Yes, he did best!" he answered while squealing with excitement.

“Wow! Congratulations, best! I'm so very happy for you." I greeted her.

I was very happy when I found out that my best friend is getting married. I know how long she waited for Nicko's proposal to her. But despite that happiness, I felt sad for myself. I couldn't help but feel jealous because I didn't even experience what she experienced.

Cheska and Nicko have been in love for ten years. I saw how much they loved each other and I saw how Nicko took care of my best friend. Cheska is very lucky and she really has no one else to look for.

Meanwhile, I don't even I've only experienced having a long time boyfriend, especially a proposal. I did get married, but everything was forced. I did get married but to a man who didn't love me. My life became miserable, contrary to the life I dreamt of with my future husband.

In an instant, I lost everything I dreamt of. In an instant, my standards dropped and I learned to sacrifice for my child.

"Best? Are you still there?" Cheska asked.

I didn't realize that I was stunned for a moment while thinking about that thing. Cheska immediately noticed that and asked me what the problem was.

"Yes, Best," I answered.

"Why are you suddenly silent? What are you thinking?"She asked, and was obviously worried.

"No. I just thought how lucky you are with Nicko. The two of you are a perfect match," I said with a smile.

“Oh! Don't say you're envying. hehe!”She joked.

"Yes, I'm envy," I admitted.

She was surprised by what I said because for her what she said was just a joke. But for me it's true that I'm really envious of her.

“Oh! Don't be like that, best. I think you will also learn to love each other, "she said.

"If it's just me, yes, I think I can love that idiot, but I don't know about him. He still treats me coldly," I replied sadly.

"You know, I think you lack communication. Getting to know each other stage, I guess,"she advised.

"If you can still stand for him, don't give up, Best. It's not easy to fall in love right away. But I know you two will learn, especially since you're so loved,"she added.

My mood was lightened by what she said. I'm really thankful to God because he gave me a best friend that I can be close to. At times when I feel like I'm alone and I feel that my mood is too heavy. Thank you Lord!

"Thank you, Best. I feel better," I said with a smile.

"Don't thank me. I'm the one who should thank you for everything you've helped me with. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be financially stable. It would also be difficult for me to marry Nicko because you know my principle,"she said.

"You don't want to have no money of your own. You don't want to depend on your husband," I replied with a smile.

"You really know me," I replied with a smile.

"Of course, I'm your best friend,"she claimed.

After our conversation, we said goodbye to each other. I hung up and said goodbye to Lydia as well.

"Lydia," I uttered.

"I'm going to rest. You'll take care of it," I gently said goodbye.

"Alright, Ma'am. I'll take care of it,"she replied with a smile.

I smiled at her and went up the stairs to the bedroom. I couldn't help but be nervous because I knew my arrogant husband was going to preach to me again.

I just sighed and dared to enter the room. But my eyes widened when I saw his naked body. My jaw almost dropped and I covered my face. He was obviously surprised and immediately covered his body with a towel.

"Don't you know how to knock?!"He asked with a frown.

"I'm sorry, Ransom. I didn't mean it because I thought you were asleep," I apologized.

"Stupid!"she said cheaply.

"If you think I'm going to have sex with you again, you're wrong! That's the biggest mistake I've ever made!" he told me emphatically.

"That never crossed my mind. I'm not such a shallow woman, Ransom," I defended myself.

“Really? Why did I get you pregnant?!" he asked firmly.

"You got pregnant by a man you don't know. Aren't you really such a shallow woman?" he asked sarcastically.

"What do you think of yourself? Stupid angel?!" he insulted.

"Stop it, Ransom. I don't want to argue with you anymore," I replied firmly.

I was annoyed and hurt when he just laughed at me. Why does he think so little of me?

I want to cry in front of him, but I can't. I take a deep breath and try to calm myself down. I don't want to argue anymore because I don't want us to fight. It's tiring to fight with someone who was so very insensitive.

"Is there something funny in what I said?" I asked annoyed.

He just smiled at me and slowly came closer. The stares of his bright eyes made me melt . I could hardly breathe because of the speed of my heart at that time.

I could smell the scent of his breath when he brought his face closer to me. There were only a few centimeters between us and I couldn't help but close my eyes.