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Chapter 100: Missing You So
To Love You Again, My Husband
Chapter 100: Missing You So Jackson’s POV
“It’s a shame but I have to turn your offer down,” I raised my hand, disgusted at the sight of her. “Do you hear yourself? Me, going to save your mother?”
“Yes, and-”
“I have already paid whatever you want to say. I paid that by marrying Airina frankly, I don’t have a debt I need to recompense. You’re doing this to get my attention but forget not that I didn’t drag your name with the media when you spread the malicious remarks about Airina.”
Her face crumpled yet her tears remained sadly falling. Yes, she appeared desperate but at the same time, she was faking it. Her mother may need a blood transfusion but as far as I am concerned, there are a lot of volunteers who would do that. Hence, why is she being pushy now and even included the part when she saved me?
Nicole roughly wiped her tears, slowly getting back to her feet to stand up properly. She was sniffling and sobbing at the same time. In the meantime, she pulled a scarf from her bag. I tilted my head, confused at what she wanted to do now. The scarf looked familiar, though. Where have I seen it?
“D-do you remember th-this?”
I frowned, trying to recall when I had seen that scarf, but nothing came out of my mind.
“I don’t.”
“Of co-course, you won’t. This was the only thing you gave me, and should I say that you initially bought this for someone else?”
I stiffened, finally remembering when she said that. It was when Airina and I were still married. I went to a party and one of the businessmen I am acquainted with gave me a present that was supposedly for her for my wife then. I won’t deny that I thought she would be happy when she received it, thus, the moment I received it, I held it tight in my hand as if it was something so precious to me.
That scarf, back then, smelled so nice that I was smiling. In the meantime, it was also the start of winter so giving it as a gift was perfect. Perfect not until I saw her wearing a scarf for herself.
I was about to give it to her, still remembering that I was grinning from ear to ear until I realized that why would I give it to someone I don’t love?
And in that spur of the moment, the night Nicole came to me, I threw her the scarf, not thinking that it would have been possible for me to change the route of our marriage through the use of one thing.
But I didn’t.
“Out of all the gifts I have received, this far was the most I cherished. Because I knew that even though it was for Airina, you didn’t give it to her. Which meant that you think of me.”
I raised my gaze at her, narrowing my eyes. “I don’t want you hearing blabber once again, Nicole. I gave you that scarf because I didn’t like its design and not suitable for Airina,” I waved my hand at her, “Now, leave.”
“Won’t you really help me?”
I sighed, annoyed. “I’ve explained whatever is there to explain. Now get out before my guards come to drag you out.”
“Wait, before you leave,” She then hastily handed me her contact card, “If ever you change your mind, I will be here… waiting for you.”
“You…”
I sighed, not resuming my piece when she was already running away as though I would chase her back. Who does she think she is giving me her contact card? I exhaled, throwing it into the trash bin.
Upon going inside my house, I saw my cat and I couldn’t refrain a smile on my face. What a cute creature. After peppering the cat with kisses, I put him down and opened my fridge. I have no energy to waste by cooking, so I just grabbed the carrot and bit on it.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.
“Ah, it’s still cold. Hooh.” I whistled, easing the shock my teeth got, and waved my hand through the steam of the fridge. In the end, I put the carrot back in the fridge and sighed.
I don’t think I can eat in this state.
Upon washing up, I flipped the documents open, and it talked about the success of the new launch of our product. It was a surprise, but the results should have been higher than 30%. I am foretelling that this product will rise soon enough. All right, I’ll give it a three-month trial and see the outcome.
“Ugh, headache.”
I stood up, grabbing tablets for my headaches but as soon as I saw the first-aid kit, I frowned and grunted. I closed the cabinet, not even taking the tablets. I smacked my head.
“God, Airina. I missed you so much.”
Why does every time I move, I am being reminded of you? I hate being a creep but each smile, look, laugh and a single tear from your face makes me eager to hold you so and hug you.
Why am I greatly affected by your mere presence? Among us, I should be the braver one because I had the courage to break our relationship but why am I so weak against her? Have I really become a hopeless-in-love man?
“Shucks, I want to see you. But do you even want to set your eyes on me?”