Chapter 134 - I Was Dying Inside

Hunter's POV

I couldn't stop my heart from feeling so happy the moment I have learned that my wife is coming to the office. It took me a long while to compose myself and start driving my car again, and I drove fast because I want to get to the office right away and prepare everything. I want to make Madeline aware that I am crazy about her, and I will do everything for my wife. And I don't know what she wants from me, but I am hoping that she will give me another chance to be with her because I don't know what will happen if she will ask me to let her go because I can never give that to her even if I become selfish.

"Good morning, Mr. Divenson." My staff greeted me when I passed their working place going to my office, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling at them. I know I surprised my subordinates with my happy mood today because for how many days now I get inside the office without looking at them even if they greeted me, I ignored all of them and continue walking to my office as if I didn't hear anything. I know it was my bad because I am the boss, but I couldn't help feeling so down that my wife left me, and now that she's coming to the office, I am so excited to see her.

"Good morning, guys. Would you please keep up the excellent work? And I appreciate that you always came early to the office, and I can assure you that I will give you the incentives you deserve. Because I believe being early means you are productive. And I want to ask a favor from you all. The moment my wife gets inside here in this office, can you at least give her the proper greeting that she deserves." I said and got inside my office smiling like an idiot, and I smiled when I found Calixto wiping my table.

"Good morning, Cal, I am so happy to see you this morning, but I don't like the idea that you didn't inform me in advance that my wife called you last night. And I wish you told me about it so that I can make myself ready." I declared.

"Mr. Divenson, I hope you look at your missed calls because I was calling you last night for how many times, but you ignored all my calls. Now you are telling me that you are not happy that I didn't call you, but you can see my dialed numbers on my call logs on my phone to make you believe that I called you last night." Cal responded, and I can tell he is frustrated with me.

"I am sorry, Cal, to be honest, I haven't checked my phone because every time I arrive home since my wife left me, I spend most of my time at the bar, but you don't need to worry because I only drink moderately. I drink so that I can go to sleep. Thank you, Cal, for convincing my wife to come and see me." I Declared as I couldn't stop myself from smiling at him.

"No, I haven't encouraged Madeline to go back with you, Hunter, because I know how much you hurt her, and I want Madeline to decide for herself about what she wants to do with her life because I know I can't dictate your wife on what to do since Madeline is an independent woman. Before she met you, she was already working and trying her best to make ends meet for her aunt." He responded.

"And I can tell that Madeline is deliberating on what to do with you. I am sorry, but when I talked with her last night, I can tell that she is still angry with you, and all you need to do is apologize to her, and I hope she will listen to you. And kindly allow your wife to release all her anger and frustrations towards you so she can get over it, and she can have peace of mind. I told you before that you should meet her first, but you didn't listen to me, and don't blame me if the result of your meeting today will not fall according to your expectations." He added.

"Cal, why are you saying that? Don't you realize that I am having a hard time right now? I tried to be optimistic about this, but you make me feel so discouraged. I thought you were my best friend." I said to him, and his face softened.

"Hunter, I am happy that you treat me as your best friend, but I want to remind you best friend will always listen to his best buddy's advice, but you never listened to me when I told you to go after Madeline." He said, and I feel so defeated, and suddenly my mood turns sour.

"Okay, I know I was wrong, but I hope you understand that I was in deep pain also, and Madeline is not the only one suffering. You should be sympathetic towards me too, my family tricked me, and my ex made friends with my wicked sister. I was trying to be a good son and to be a good brother to my sister, but what they did to me in return? They made my life hell, and I lost another child, Calixto." I declared.

"And as of the moment, I felt so scared thinking I might lose my wife because of what they had done to me. Right now, I am not even sure if what will happen today between my wife and me, but I want you to know, Cal, that I will do anything I can to bring back my wife's affection, and I hope you will be there to back me up." I said, and he smiled.

"Of course, you are like a son to me, Hunter, and right now, my heart is hurting for you, but I want you to be positive and have good vibes." He said, and we smiled at each other, and I felt relieved that Cal is not angry with me anymore.

"Where is the bouquet, Cal?" I asked him.

"It is on the way, don't worry, it will arrive before Madeline can get here in your office." He replied, and I smiled.

"That is good, and thank you, Cal. Do I look presentable to you?" I asked.

"I think you should shave, but I guess since you are wearing jeans and a white t-shirt, your wife will be thrilled once she saw your ruggedly handsome look." He said, and I laughed, and yes, this would be the first time my wife will look at me this way, but Cal has a point most girls love this look that I have right now. 

Cal gets out of my office, and since I know that my wife is coming, I became so restless as I waited for her to come. Every time my door will open, I almost jumped from my seat, thinking it could be my wife, and I told Cal to stop coming into my office because I felt like I have a heart attack every time he barges into my office. Then, suddenly my office door opened, and my eyes widened in shock.

"What are you doing here, Rebecca?" I asked in disbelief why she needs to be in my office at this very moment when Madeline is on his way, and I panic.

"Look, Hunter, I know you are still angry with me, but I came to apologize, and there is something I want to tell you that you must know." She answered, and I am controlling myself not to drag her out from my office. 

"Yes, you are right. I am still angry with you for conniving with Charlotte, and as you can see, I am so busy, Rebecca, and I want you to leave right now. And next time if you are going to talk with me, you should ask my assistant to have an appointment with me, but I am asking you right now, please leave." I am begging her because I don't want my wife to see her right now; this is the first time I will meet my wife after she left me, and having Rebecca in my office is making it worse. And I wonder where Calixto is as of the moment, and I wonder why he didn't stop Rebecca from getting inside my office.

"Hunter, I have something to tell you, and I will not go until you listen to me, and this is important, and I came to warn you because I know Charlotte is planning something sinister to hurt you, and I don't want you to get hurt." She said.

"Rebecca, please, I don't want to listen to you anymore because my sister already made my life a living hell the moment both of you sabotage my marriage, and I don't think she can hurt me more because I am already suffering. I provided you with everything that you need, and all I ask from you is to leave my office right now if you don't want me to drag you out." I said, and I realized that I hurt her because I can see the pain on her face, but she needs to leave right now, but she remained footed on the floor. And I stood up from my chair, and I was about to walk closer to Rebecca when my office door suddenly opened, and there she is looking so beautiful as ever. My wife enters the room with poise, and I can't stop myself from looking at her lovely face, but all I can see on Madeline's face right now is her hatred towards me.. And I felt like I was dying inside.