Raven's POV.
Cbiara fell asleep after our three rounds. I was cleaning her, and I also dressed her. It's already 2:00 am, and my flight for my business meeting in Switzerland is coming. I have a lot of things to manage, and after that, I will take care of our marriage. I'm pretty sure this woman would say yes to my proposal, I bet on it. When I get home, I'll make sure everything will be memorable for my gorgeous woman. I don't want her to think of anything and just be a mother of my kids and my wife.
"I love you, baby." I kiss her forehead and take a shower before sitting next to her to sleep.
When the sun rose, I was the first to wake up, even though she was the one who slept first. I smiled at her frowning forehead, and it seemed like she had an enemy in her dream. What a cute scene. Looking at her is like a drug; it has become an addiction that I don't want to avoid. I decided to get up and do my chores.
I prepare everything for our breakfast; her usual routine is what I cook for her. When she woke up and did her routine, she went downstairs to eat. There's a slight sadness in her smile when I greet her with a sweet kiss.
"It's just a week, baby." I reprimanded her, but she just made a face and sighed heavily. Even though I am cheering her up, my heart is shattering into pieces. I am not used to this but I have to. I am just overreacting I know but there is something in my heart that wants to be with her forever, yet I have my priorities."It's for our future,"
"I know. I'll just miss you."
"I will miss you too," I replied. She lost her appetite, Blair didn't even finish her plate like she used to, so I just fed her but still, it didn't change.
I asked her if she might be able to come with me, but she declined because Blair would be insecure once she heard my mother's words again. I told her it didn't matter, and besides everyone already knew about it yet she refused to.
“I wanna respect your mother even if I hate her.” She smiled.
That's why I entrusted four bodyguards to her and some invisible bodyguards because she would be angry when she knew there were so many men watching over her.
"After this, we will be together for a long time," I assured her. I wouldn't let it be us in the end.
"You'll be right back, okay?"
"Promise."
***
It is the first day of my stay here. Mr. Zavokchi and I will meet tomorrow. He has the biggest control over the materials in our product, furniture, so we need him to join us. That's the only way I will live peacefully forever. The fact that I know I will be secure.
I was on the phone with my future wife; indicated she was drowsy and she hadn't mentioned anything yet, so I was just complacent. I have no concerns about my girlfriend; she has been a long-time fantasy of mine, and I can't get her out of my head. So now that she's with me and has chosen me, I won't think twice about fighting for her.
I'm not Roux, who is not a man of his word. If only Cbiara knew what Roux has been doing while they're together, she'd regret meeting Roux.
I was actually the first, but Roux was aggressive, so he got ahead of me. I was timid before; I was once afraid of women, but when I grew up, I became a man I never imagined. And I never knew I would be this kind of man to Cbiara; I wasn't sweet, I didn't know the word effort, I don't care about anyone's feelings, I am not curious about everything, and I easily get turned off. But with her? I was crazy.
I had dinner in a nearby restaurant at this hotel. I don't really like the taste of their food here when I eat lunch. While I was walking, someone approached me.
"Raven?" Lethia, my ex-fiancee who was stolen by Roux and now regrets-is with Gretchen. Don't get me wrong, but Lethia is not my type. I did agree about our engagement since it was purely about business and politics. "Long time, no see." I didn't know that they were friends, but I didn't mind it.
I don't even come to my house anymore, and I don't know why he wants to annoy me so much.
"Yeah, hello." I sparingly greeted them and then passed by them, but the woman called my name and chased me.
"You always snob me," she commented and pouted her lips. I care for her because she is a woman but she's annoying. She was blocking herself against the glass door where people entered. “What's wrong?" She chuckled, but I just stared at her blankly.
"Move," I commanded, but she was stubborn and stayed there, but there was a person who was talking, and he might crash. Without further ado, I save her from people who walk out and seem to have their own world.
She grabbed my collar and almost kissed me, so I immediately let her go. I gritted my teeth and marched out of there. I didn't go there anymore, so the other day, after our meeting with Mr. Zavokchi, I decided to find a good gift for Cbiara. Of course, I want something that she will treasure, something special to her.
The meeting hasn't ended since Mr. Zavokchi had a lot of meetings; I just kept plugging away. This is for myself, so I need to be patient. After this, I will be with the love of my life.
Unfortunately, Gretchen and Lethia were there to bother me again. I just passed by them when Lethia held my wrist. My brows furrowed, glaring at her hands, so she let it go.
"Let's talk," she stuttered, but I just left them there. I don't want my wife to find out I was with them, for sure she'll be jealous. Gretchen didn't say anything for the whole time but I knew she wanted to say something, yet she didn't try to. "Are you really going to ignore me, Raven? I'm going to kill myself!" I didn't have the time to take care of her drama, so I continued walking. But I had only taken a few steps when I heard a car crash, and the anxiety in my chest started to rise. I tried to ignore it and started to walk once again, but after just a few steps, I could hear whispers.
It can't be; Lethia was just joking. I mean, why would she do that just to talk to me, right? No, I was hoping.
I slowly turned my head on the highway and saw that they were looking at someone on the floor. My feet had a brain, so I decided to go there too. I was praying hard that it was just a prank or that it wasn't Lethia, but I pulled back, and my hands covered my mouth, seeing her bathing in her own blood. My world collapsed at what I saw; it was like my surroundings were spinning because I couldn't believe it.
"N-no," I mumbled.
***
"I'm sorry, baby, I can't come home." I was in the hospital right now, and Mr. Zavokchi and I talked. I didn't have a follow-up about him since Lethia woke up, she didn't let me leave her side. I just ran away to call Cbiara. Lethia has gone mad. I can barely understand her anymore; my slightest move will make her rage. She would cry if she couldn't be granted what she wanted; I once even thought of running away from her.
"Why?" There's a cold tone in her voice that I can sense; I know she's furious. "Not yet. Is that over? Or maybe you're starting something?"
"No, baby, I only want to be with you." I caressed. "I'll be home soon, baby; I will do anything to make it end soon." I assured her. I heard her sigh in the other line and hung up. I tried to call her again, but I couldn't contact her anymore. I was anxious and restless.
I can't take it like this now that we're far away. I'm not used to it; I just want it to end right away. Damn it! Why did this happen now? I wanted to run away from Lethia and go to my wife, but I was afraid she might do what she did, so I just stayed. I can't do anything; I don't want someone to die because of me. I'm not that evil and I was traumatized.
I returned to the room without myself, and when I opened the door, I heard Lethia's loud crying inside the room. I run towards her; she is already throwing away various things.
"I need Raven!" She yelled, and when she saw me, her eyes were smitten. "Raven," she suddenly said to me when I got close to her. "I thought you left me," her voice trembled, and I let her do what she wanted.
I closed my eyes. When can I get out of this situation? I badly want to go home and close the deal, but I can't escape this situation. I tried to contact Roux to let him know what happened to his wife, but I couldn't contact him. I even emailed him, but there's been no response that I've received, so I only got more worried.
My parents and I were not close when I chose Cbiara over Gretchen, who they wanted for me, so I know I can't expect anything from them. Left with no choice, I had to live this way until Lethia healed her wound.
I contacted the best doctor here to speed up the woman's recovery; I can't rest while I'm here. Maybe I'll go crazy if I stay here longer and don't see Cbiara.