Ariannaâs facial expression changed. How can Richard behave this way to Genesis? He thinks she pushed Tessa down the stairs?
Even if she does, that doesnât mean he shouldnât show concern for the woman he called his girlfriend? This is too much.
Genesis reached out her hand and took Ariannaâs âI feel I am losing Richard to another woman. The feeling plunged me down to despair. I feel lost, Ariannaâ she stuttered.
Arianna couldnât say anything. She held Genesisâ hand and gave it a reassuring massage. Everything is going to be alright.
When they drove into the hospital premises, Richard was out, helping Tessa towards his car. He sighted Ariannaâs car and let Tessa stay in the car while he walked towards them.
Arianna stepped out of the car and Genesis did. Richard glanced at Genesis temple and seemed to examine it from a distance.
âHow do you feel now, Genesis?â Richard asked, a part of him condemning his nonchalant attitude towards his girlfriend.
âDid you stay all night with Tessa?â Arianna asked, walking closer to him and glaring at him. It appeared he was still wearing the clothes from the previous day.
âYes. I couldnât leave her alone in the hospital. Someone needs to stay with herâ Richard gave a reason.
âAnd that person has to be you? Of all people in the world, it has to be you that would stay by her bedside as the patient relative, right?
Did you carry her in your arms all night? Or were you so engrossed in a kissing act with her that you completely forgot to call your girlfriend and asked her how sheâs faring?â Arianna bellowed.
Richard sighed. Arianna was weeping more than the bereaved. Why is she making a mountain out of the mole hill?
âLeave that to Genesis and I to sort ourselves out. Donât get it twistedâ Richard cautioned.
âI shouldnât get it twisted when you wouldnât even spare her a glance, from the hotel to this moment, you are only concerned about that woman. What about Genesis?â Arianna snapped at him.
âArianna, let him go. Letâs go insideâ Genesis said and wanted to hold Ariannaâs hand. She glared at Richard and it seemed he was not the man she used to know.
âI donât really care what you think right now. When Tessa is alright, Genesis and I will talk about our differencesâ Richard declared and glanced at Genesis.
âYou and I have nothing else to talk about. Do we still need to talk when the handwriting is so glaring that you are still in love with her? Sheâs the one you love not meâ Genesis lost her temper.
âYes, I still love her. I canât deny the truth of what is in my heart. I still love her very much. I broke up with her because she cheated, not because my love for her Faded.
Maybe you should know this truth once and for all. I canât keep lying to you that itâs you I love and still lie to myself. I chose to be with you, and I meant to stand by my words.
I am not breaking up with you. But if you think you canât take it, you can leave. I wonât come beggingâ Richard snapped at her.
Genesis was dazed. So thatâs how it is, he really was still in love with her? She was just a substitute girlfriend. She was to keep him warm until the one he loves returns to his side.
âSo it means I am a substitute girlfriend? Why didnât you tell me from the beginning that you are in love with someone else? Why did you start a relationship with me when you know you canât erase her from your mind!â Genesis seethed.
At this point, Arianna knew this matter was getting complicated. She needs to intervene and ensure both parties sit down and sort themselves out.
âMaybe if I had waited a little longer, things might really get back to normal between us and I would be able to forgive her. But you forced yourself on me. You forced a kiss on me and we began from thereâ¦â Richard blurted.
âRichard!â Genesis blurted.
The entire day, Genesis was mad with herself. She canât stop sobbing quietly. She really was stupid to force herself on him.
Richard was sad. He took Tessa home and when he returned home, his mom asked him how Tessa was doing.
âSheâs alright now. I just dropped her off at homeâ Richard gave an update. He looked tired and worn out.
âJace told me that Genesis suffered a severe injury on her head. How is she doing as well?â Adrian Delmark asked.
Richardâs heart flooded with guilt. Jace even knew and updated his parents. But he couldnât say exactly what was wrong with her until he saw her that morning.
âSheâs getting better too,â Richard replied. His parents should do him a huge favour and stop talking about the incident of the previous evening.
âYou should be able to tame your women. Last that I remember, you are with Genesis. What is Tessa doing around you? Didnât you say you both are not together?â Jane questioned.
âYes. Tessa is my ex but that doesnât mean if Genesis pushed her down the stairs I should fold my arms and watchâ Richard defended.
âDraw the line this minute. Let everyone know their boundaries. Your girlfriend by your side and your ex far away. I wonât tolerate two women hovering over you like beesâ Jane declared.