Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Tutalos Patrick a moment to respond and when he does, he chet for the empty soda can on his side of the table.

“My ex wife’s name is Angela ”

“That’s actually such a nice name, I say to him.

“reah,” he says, squeezing the can of soda as he stares down at the

void twists his face in anger.

“Hey, me you okay?” Hean forward, my voice faced with concern.

hake my

head, not convinced “That d

“That doesn’t seem like it’s the case.”

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“Why do you say that?” He looks up at me with the same angry intensity in has eyes

“Look at what you’re dom” I point at the crushed soda can in his hand and when he looks down at it, he chuckles. “Oh, I didn’t realize it. I was just thinking about Angela. She put me through so much. She still is. It’ll all be worth it after everything falls into place. Enough about me. Let’s talk about you.”

With the locus now on me, and because I want to help distract him, I end up talking about my plans to establish my own businesses.

“Wow, your husband must be so proud,” he says.

“He is. He’s actually going to be helping me with it”

Just talking about Dominic makes me anticipate his return, which has to be today. I still can’t believe he asked, but I’m glad because I’ll be

waiting for him

“Is there something interesting on your mind?” Patrick asks, breaking my concentration.

“Not really” clear my throat.

“That’s hard to believe, you’re obviously thinking about your husband again.” He gives me a half smile

“I guess I’m being too obvious now.” I sigh, deciding to embrace it. “Well, what can I say? I’m just so happy“.

“I’m glad you are.” His half smile fades,

I don’t know what’s wrong with him, but something feels off about him. His demeanor wasn’t like this when I met him by the sidewalk or when we sat down at this table. Is this all because of Angela?

Spending time with Jake turns out to be a little fun and also extremely dangerous. I thought he was just taking me for a ride in one of the cars he wanted to show off, but it’s not just a normal ride. He’s drifting and I can’t believe he didn’t warn me about it.

The entire time, I keep screaming and holding onto the sides of my seat, scared that I’ll be ejected from my seat even with my seatbelt on

No matter how much I scream in fear, he only seems to enjoy it as he keeps cheering with a grin.

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he finally pults

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riping the sweat

we at hom my forehead while trying to catch my breath

Placing a hand on my chest to feel my racing heart, Tsay, “You’re absolutely crazy!”

“Of course!” He chuckles

“Why didn’t you wann mi

wam me about 1

“Comen I wasn’t going to let anything happen to you and see… you survived! I’m the best when it comes to this. I’m glad you enjoyed it

I chuckle with this belie” “Are you sure about that?“.

“Thave a request, please don’t tell Dominic about thi

“Are you scared?” task mockingly

“Well, he warned me not to do anything stupid”

“He did?”

“yeah, you should’ve heard

he other Lide of the phone. He was possessive as fuck, like he would actually reach out and grab me.”

bout Dominic y warnings, it just warms my heart.

Before I forget

That you spent time

con, taking out his phone and opening his camera. Toeed to take pictun

and send to Sophie She’ll be so jealous

He leans toward me, cicking a few pictures.

I

“Wow! They all look so good,” say them

“oh,

“You’re night”

enthusiasm, then looks up a

th a sigh ““Looks l

Wouldn’t want you heading home in

“Are you serious.

“Yup!”

Aher Jake walks me to my

I get home around si p.m. and there i

me look so impatient. My only concern is the state of

dianefadence

begins. I’m still not over that

time has passed

Äind out when he

ad, Dunde

there’s still no

ut down on my bed, wondering how heavy the downpours wherever he is

Finally, my phone screen lights up and I quickly mach for it

the message, it’s

“I’m on my way back

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hours, bur

That’s all the message says and 1 badly want to ask him how long it’ll take but i stop myself w that it should be around abou don’t know if he’s already back in town or isn’t even here yet. It makes my anticipation grow even more.

Just as i lay down to wait, lightning strikes several times as the downpour gets heavier and it goes on until 11pm. He’s still not yet back

Looking at how much time has passed, I stand by my closed window, beginning to accept the fact that he won’t be back tonight, it’s not possible with the current weather outside. He must’ve stopped somewhere to wait until it’s safe to drive

Unlike these past few days, this is the moment I desire him the must pur

Slowly pacing along the hallway, I close my eyes, settling for the sensation

now

time I don’t have him here with me

would’ve felt like if he were to make love to me right

Suddenly, I stop in my tracks when the elevator door opens and there he is, his hair a little messy as his shoulders rise and fall rapidly v he steps out

“Hey,” I say with relief. “You’re b-”

He cuts me off by smashing his lips on mine, pushing me against the wall on the other side and lifting me by holding onto my