Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 15

I took my phone out from my bag and dialed a number. At this kind of time, I just want to talk to the only person that I know won't hurt me. My confidante. My father.

I smiled when it rang. Dad's phone is often on silent when it's office hours. He is very serious about his job. So I rarely talk to him on work days.

"Hello, hija?" he greeted.

I smiled sweetly as if he could see me. Dad's voice alone could make me feel less burdened. It was like a magic that lulled me around whenever I felt gloomy and hurt. It was so soft and warm that it seemed to caress my heart.

"I miss you, Daddy," I said and leaned against the swivel chair.

"You already missed me when we were together just days ago. Is there any problem?" I can feel the worry from his voice. I guess he also felt what I felt.

"Nothing, Dad. I just want to check on you. How's your weekend?" I changed the topic.

He chuckled. "Still the same. Lots of debate. I prefer to just sleep while they do their session,"

"Daddy, that's bad!" I laughed.

"I'm just joking, baby. Trying to lighten the mood. I can't see you but I can feel the sadness within your voice. Is it Atlas?"

"No, Daddy. I'm just stressed. I also miss Mom," I lied.

"Me,too," he responded.

"Oli--"

I signaled Kraius who just entered my office. I widened my eyes at him when I saw his playful smirk. I turned around to bid goodbye to my Dad properly.

"Bye for now, Daddy. I have something to do," I informed.

"Take care, baby. You're my only treasure left. If you have problems, tell me. Daddy will always be here for you."

"I know. I love you, Dad," I said before ending the call. I felt better after talking to him. He's right. He will always be with me. Maybe someday, when I have enough courage, I will tell him everything. Not now, but soon.

"Ahemm!"

I stopped my thoughts when I heard Kraius' exaggerated cough. I instantly shifted my position and saw him smirking. He was in his coat and tie, obviously from a trial.

"I don't have flowers with me. You know... busy."

"You don't need to, Kraius." I stood up. I fixed the papers on my table and placed them inside the drawer. I also fixed my shoulder bag and walked towards him.

"But, I ordered succulents online. I know that you like those things. I also bought indoor plants. An advanced christmas gift."

I glared at him. I stopped walking when I was in front of him. "You're so gay, Kraius. You don't need to do that!" I said firmly.

"Nah! I want to enjoy being a bachelor. Andrius, my friend, became stubborn after what happened to him. I don't want to give headaches to my future wife," he answered.

I smiled at his remark. I wish all men were like him, afraid of hurting the woman they love. Afraid of making their wives suffer.

But after a while, my smile faltered. Seeing Atlas entering the coffee shop with Trina made my intense urge to avenge them rise. My breathing hitched and my heart was beating too fast. I removed Kraius' arm from me.

When they were about to pass by us, I didn't think twice and threw my coffee on them. I saw Trina register a shocked face. The coffee is dripping from the side of her neck to her stomach. I was lucky that I ordered a coffee take out.

I turned my gaze to Atlas. I heard Trina's curses but I didn't care. All I care about is that Atlas is looking at me intently, while I am looking at him too.

"I didn't know that you prefer garbage?" I emphasized. I did not hear his response. He just glanced at Trina, and so my eyes went to her.

"Opps! Sorry, you were blocking the way," I said.

"Shit! Are you crazy?" She was enraged while wiping herself. She was wearing a white sleeve and black jeans while Atlas looked like he just came from work.

"I'm not crazy. Because if I ever am, that's not the only thing you will receive from me," I sarcastically said. "Let's go, Kraius."

I pulled Kraius. I intentionally crashed my shoulder on Trina and walked out. My heartbeat doubled in pace. I wanted to cry in so much anger, but suppressed myself.

Enough of this. I'm tired.