Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 40

After we ate, Kraius drove me back to the mansion. Like earlier, our ride was silent and peaceful. It took an hour before we finally arrived at Corinthians. It's already late so the subdivision was quiet.

"I'll be fine here, Kraius," I mumbled as I turned my gaze to him.

Kraius looked at me. "Are you sure?" His brows were knitted together incredulously as the car slowed down.

I nodded. "Yes! I'm close to the mansion and I want to breathe some fresh air. I pushed myself to its limits earlier." I smiled at Kraius. Then, I felt the car stop.

He sighed. "Fine! Whatever you want. Just call me if you need anything."

I nodded in reply before I opened the door of the car. I mouthed thank you before I got out of it. I waved at Kraius before he finally maneuvered the car. I smiled at him to show that I'm fine.

When he got out of the subdivision, that was the time I started walking. The whole place was silent, so I know that I'm safe. I walked and stared at some views that caught my attention and appreciated it silently. I hoped to see more beautiful scenery as I walked through the subdivision.

Truth is, I want to be alone and ponder on things. I may not admit but Kraius' silence is bothering me. I know that I went a little too far. I was ashamed of myself. I am at fault in this situation, too. I pushed myself to be hurt like this. I know that. Kraius knew it, too.

I sighed and shook my head. I walked faster when I saw that I was nearing the house. I walked faster and faster. But after I walked a few steps, I noticed that someone was following me. A small light that emitted behind me gave light to my path. I stopped and looked at my back. I wasn't surprised to see who it was. He's been doing odd things for a few days now. I'm not yet used to it, and I'm not sure if I should believe him.

I waited for him to get out of the car. I didn't fail because after a while, his car stopped in front of me. I watched him as he got out of his Mercedes Benz GLA 250. It looked new even in the dimness of the night as it shone through the dark.

"What are you doing here again, Atlas?" I asked.

He walked closer to me and stared at me intently. He raked his eyes on my body and it particularly stopped at my stomach. I suddenly touched my belly because of his actions. There's already a baby bump but because I was wearing a loose blouse, it's still not that evident.

"I wanted to see you," he muttered while staring at me.

"For what? As you can see, I am very fine, Atlas. You can go now!" I saidin a hard tone.

His grip tightened. He looked me in the eye. In the end, he sighed and nodded. "I lov--"

I shook my head. "Please, Atlas."

I walked away when he finally let go of me. I know he's following me but I don't have any plans of looking back at him. My heart felt heavy but I need to. This is for me. I just don't know where my persistence will lead me. I don't know how long I could stop myself just to free it from pain.

When I arrived at the mansion, the rain poured heavily. Jenny immediately welcomed me with a worried stare. I only nodded at her before proceeding to my room. I am tired and I desperately wanted to sleep.

After changing into red silk nighties, I laid down on my bed. I tried to close my eyes and forced myself to sleep but I couldn't. I was thinking about what happened earlier. I was thinking about Trina. I was thinking about Atlas and his words.

"It's irritating!" I pulled my hair in frustration. I hate myself for feeling like this. I am uncertain in so many ways. I want to see Atlas but I also don't.

I abruptly got up from my bed. I looked at the four corners of my room. Looking for something I don't know just to avert my attention. In the end, I sighed and shook my head. I'm going insane. I'm going crazy because of everything that was happening to me.