Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 35

It's been a week since Atlas visited my clinic. It's been a week since we talked about the annulment. It's been a week since he signed the annulment papers I gave. It's been a week of just staying inside my house and being lazy to go to work.

Everything is tiring for me. My movements seemed to lack energy. It seemed like I am very tired of something I don't know. Seemed bored from all the things that were happening. Maybe, it is because I am pregnant. Or maybe, because I've been thinking too much about Atlas and the annulment case.

Atlas occupied my system too much. Sometimes, I thought of going to him and talking about his accusations of me. The restraining order for him was my Dad's idea. I asked Dad and he confirmed it. He insisted that it was for my safety and I do understand.

I sighed and looked around. I chose to stay in our greenhouse for a more relaxing view. The rare plants. The hanging plants. The ornamentals and my collections of succulents were feeding my eyes with its beautiful bloom but I still hardly find it to be happy. I still think about a lot of things related to the situation I am facing.

I sighed once more and let go of the newspaper I was holding. I am on the front page of the newspaper. The news about my annulment had spread. That the great and famous Olive Ramirez was a battered wife and has a cheater husband.

I don't know how the news spread. I didn't even know how they found out. All I think about is Atlas' family. I'm sure my mother-in-law's worried. I'm sure that they're also hurting. I was hurt too, but I can't do anything. This is what I choose and I will stand for it.

"Ahemm! Sorry, I'm late!"

I looked at the entrance of the place and saw Kraius Montreal's smiling face. He's in his blue polo shirt and pants. I also noticed a piaget wristwatch in his hand. He was walking like a model as he advanced his way to me. His hair was fixed, he also had a thin stubble.

"Hi! I'm sorry. It's traffic," he said when he sat on the chair in front of me. "Anyway, you have a mouth that talks," he sarcastically said.

I glared at him. Kraius will always be Kraius. Very playful and naughty. He just winked at me and placed his attaché case on the table. I shook my head and shrugged my shoulders, fixing the way I sat.

"What's the news?" I asked, trying to sound formal even though I want to roll my eyes at him.

"Nothing. Both you and your ex-husband is stubborn. Only his attorney and I talked. How can we settle everything without your cooperation?" he complained. "This is why I don't want to get married," he whispered.

I sighed again after what Kraius said. Atlas is true to his words that he will let his attorney handle everything. That's what I did, too. I also asked my Dad to do the job for me and he agreed.

He sulked. "Why are pregnant women so boring? I can close a resto for you, Olive. Just tell me so."

Kraius was obviously upset. I pouted although he couldn't see it because he was looking at his phone. I sighed in regrets and got up. Maybe, I will set aside my worries for now. I wanted to unwind and relax for a while, too. But, the view in our mansion isn't enough anymore. Meanwhile, I am craving sweet and spicy foods, so I guess it's a win-win.

"Okay! I'm sorry. I'm just too lazy to move because of pregnancy," I uttered.

Kraius smiled and nodded. He assisted me out of the greenhouse. I didn't bother changing my clothes. My floral dress is enough for me and simple flip flops. I got my phone and pouch bag at my bedroom and went with Kraius.

"You know, Olive. You should exercise more often. You're a doctor, so you should know that it's bad if you just stay in one place every time," Kraius said. We were driving through Ortigas Avenue to the restaurant he planned to go to.

I glanced at him as he maneuvered the car. I understand his point and I appreciate his concern. It's just that, I can't force myself to do the things I don't want. Because the truth is, I'm still walking baby steps. I'm still getting used to everything. Of what happened and what will happen.