Chapter 91

"When I'm old, as I said, I want everything to be in order before doing things like that. Because I... I don't want happiness to come first and then be followed by tragedy. I want everything to be in order first, so that I'm sure... finally... I can give Hen an answer."

Because truth be told, nothing in my plan was rejected. I've been waiting for a long time for my relationship with him to become real. He may not actually... told me directly that he loves me... or perhaps he learned to love me, whatever the reason he has for giving me his love, but it's okay that he doesn't tell me anything. I have five senses, enough for me to feel something that his mouth can't say yet.

"I'm happy for you," he said, sincerely. There was no bitterness or anything else on his face. As if, he is really sincere. "Despite knowing the fact that you're my wife... and actually, I'm still your husband until now... on paper... but if my attempt to pursue you will ruin your happiness, I won't just do it."

The thing I forgot for a moment; I'm even married to Liam.

"So, you won't have a problem with me, Kris. If one day, you come to my house to make me sign the divorce papers, you should provide me with the ballpoint pen," he said between giggles. "But I'm being serious here, hmm? Literally, Kris... if you're happy with him, I'm ready to let you go."

"If our marriage certificate is bothering you, let's settle the divorce right after all of this." He just glanced at me for a moment and went back on his way. "Just let me attend your wedding with Henrix. Please? I just wanna eat there."

I just shook my head at Liam. Because right at this moment, I remember our bonding when we were just in a relationship. Our college moments, and during those times I didn't know he had a problem with his mental health. Perhaps because of the right treatment and his proper control of himself, it's nice that I'm not feeling dark with Liam's aura now.

"But happiness alone, no. There is also mixed regret," he added. "Am I the one who already had the gold, I traded it for a stone, maybe I'll get a statue for being a fool."

"You're not stupid, Liam," I tried to convince him not to think that way. "If not because of your illness, I believe you'll be one of the great husbands your future wife would have."

I looked at the window with a smile. "Whether it's Jessica... or another woman you intend to be your wife next to me, no matter who she is, I believe she will be a princess for you."

Sadly... I had to make the sacrifice to make Liam's identity better than before.

"I think we're here." The car's engine died when Liam pulled it over. "Henrix will follow us. If we need backup, I hope... they will get here on time."

We got out of the car together and entered a... uhh... single door in the middle of the field?

When Liam tried to open it, it was locked inside. So, he did the forbidden technique; he broke the doorknob. And... we were faced with a rather long staircase down. I just followed Liam when he got down there first.

Gosh, what kind of place is this?

There is a long hallway we will pass through. Through both mirrors of the narrow hallway, I could see the contents of this underground place where Lucile stays--animals were hiding. Dogs and cats with their cages and their barking noises.

"Maybe this is why you are in debt?" What I'm talking about with Liam is the price of building that kind of fortress. "Is this an animal shelter?"

"I had no idea this existed either."

We have reached the end of the corridor. At the end of it, we have a left-hand turn into a wide room where there are dogs and cats playing and running around.

"Many animals-"

"How did you get in here?"

Behind Liam and I, someone spoke; and it's no wonder if it's Lucile. Until she got in front of us, she was pointing a gun at us. "Did you bring the police?!"

"No-"

I gasped when Lucile pulled me closer to her. She strangled me by the neck and the gun she was holding, aimed at my senses.

Shit! Why did we enter this place without even carrying a weapon?!

"Lucile, put it down-"

"Why? This is my chance to erase this girl from my path!" She pressed the gun even harder on my senses. "I've put up with your looks for a long time and kept you company! Now that it's clear to you who I am... what I've done, now..."

"Go join Gwen in heaven."

"Lucile, please... I'm begging you." Liam suddenly knelt in front of Lucile. "Just surrender to the police, please."

"After all the sacrifices I've made... dedicated effort... gambled to get you, you want me to surrender to the police, Liam?!"

Liam's face shows shock, because the truth is... he doesn't know anything about what Lucile is doing... and this woman has secret feelings for him.

"That even seduces Henrix Rivero to make you think, Kris..." She glanced at me. "That he has a woman to further convince you to stay away from him, I did."

"Y-You-"

"I did that to make your life unhappy!" She laughed, the sound coming out, so painful to the ears. "Upon knowing all your secrets, I'm convinced that you won't go back to Liam. So, I'm clear that you won’t be a burden to me for winning Liam’s heart anymore." She squeezed my shoulder hard, her claws finally digging into my skin.

"But I won't let you be happy with another man this time either. So, I destroyed Henrix' image to your eyes... and made you think he's having a mistress."

If there wasn't a gun pointed at me right now, I would have been struggling and I wouldn't have been able to slap Lucile's face and hit her. She is still the one I often talk to about me and Hen, about my doubts about his relationship. And all this time, it was the person I trusted who dared to betray me!

"Yes, Kris..." she replied giggling. Her mouth came close to my ear and whispered, "I'm that girl... you wanted to curse me before, remember?"

And that scene...

"You know, I just really want to know who that woman is that's talking to Hen, even if I'm not a witch, I'm going to bewitch her. There's also a curse that I hope she gets a big hemorrhoid!"

"And once I get to know her, I won't cut her hair until she's bald. If I'm given the chance to get to know her I'll hit her with a slipper."

"All violence, Lucile... I will do it. Even if I go to jail!"

"You can't bewitch me, make me bald or hit me with a slipper. Because, Kris..." I get really irritated every time she laughs. "You can't get away from me alive."