Chapter 61 - 61 - Get Rid Of Her

I couldn't believe what she said. Why would I do that? I have never had any romantic relationship with Amanda. I only see her as a friend, that's all. Before, I was thinking of trying to love her but I couldn't. It was always Peggy. She was the only woman I love.

"Peggy, believe me I don't know what happened. I couldn't remember anything. She's just a friend."

"It doesn't matter. I already knew you've been sleeping with women, I was just so conceited. I thought I could satisfy you. I didn't expect you to bring one here so I was disappointed. I-I called last night, Caden asked for you. He waited for you to come home so can you please talk to him? He was hurt." She said. 

I know she was trying not to cry. I wanted to pull her into my arms but I know she's disgusted with me. No woman in their right mind would allow the man he loves touch her just like that, after seeing him with another woman.

She said she called last night. But I didn't receive any call from her. Amanda didn't mention that a woman called me. I didn't have Peggy's new number so it wasn't saved to my phone.

She walked towards the bathroom and closed the door. I was speechless. I know she was hurt but I've seen a different side of her. She was more like a mother than a woman. When she got mad because of Caden, I fell in love with her more. But how could I show her that? How could I explain Caden about what happened? How could he forgive me? There wasn't any other explanation from what he saw.

I was still on the couch when Peggy came out from the bathroom. She smells so good like a mixture of lavender and peppermint. I felt the urge to rush into her but I'm afraid she would reject me.

"Peg, please believe me. I don't think something happened between me and Amanda." I said. I didn't really feel that I had sex last night. My lower body is hysterical right now and it's wanting Peggy.

She turned to me to face me. I knew she cried, it was written all over her face. She's sad and angry at the same time.

"Prove it. Until then, don't sleep here. You hurt Caden so I couldn't take your explanation that easy." She answered. She was calm this time but she was scarier when she talks like that.

"Did you tell Amanda about the house? And that you're not going to live there because you planned on buying a condominium unit from where she lives?" She asked.

I frowned. Did Amanda tell her that? She is getting too far.

"What? I never said that! Yes, I've been planning to buy that unit for a long time now but it wasn't for me. It's for Owen, the head of my security team. He got married a year ago so I wanted to give him and his family a nice place. It's my last gift for him before he retires." I explained.

I hate explaining myself, especially if I really didn't do anything wrong. Something's off. Amanda was not that kind of woman.

"That bitch!" She exclaimed. "I don't like her to be your secretary anymore." She suddenly said.

"Peggy, I'm sorry. It's my fault. I shouldn't have accepted those drinks last night. Amanda is very reliable and -"

"Then don't ever sleep here. I would always feel anxious and agitated if she's always with you. From what I saw last night, she's not the Amanda I knew three years ago. I'm a woman, Jayden. I know what she's feeling right now. She wanted you more than ever because she's threatened that I'm back." She said in a firm voice.

Peggy is right. Amanda was a quiet and timid woman. She has never tried to seduce me. I talked to her about me and Peggy. I told her I can't return her feelings for me because I love Peggy so I wanted to start new with her and Caden. I thought she understood. I never promised anything to her but I was really thankful for her support in the past years.

I looked at Peggy and she was sitting in front of the mirror, putting some lotion on her legs. Fuck! I couldn't control myself anymore so I rushed behind her and hugged her. She was startled but she didn't refuse. When I glanced at the reflection in the mirror, she was pouting.

"Hey. I'm really sorry. I will ask Owen to investigate this. I don't feel anything for her. I talked to her about us but I just told her that I couldn't accept her feelings and she shouldn't wait for me. Peg, I want to be with you and Caden. I know nothing happened last night." I said while I savor the smell of her scent.

She took a deep breath and finally looked back at me in the mirror. "I need proof. And you have to apologize to Caden. He's sulking. He's just three and this might affect him emotionally. And I want you to get rid of her or I will!" She said. I could see anger in her eyes.

Before I could answer, the door suddenly opened. Caden popped up. He was just standing by the door. His face looks like he was crying the whole time. My heart was crushed seeing him like that

. He didn't say a word and he wasn't moving.

"Honey, what is it?" Peggy asked while standing up then walked to Caden.

"Mommy, let's go back to Sydney. I don't want to live here anymore. I don't want to see daddy." Caden suddenly said and started crying again.

I suddenly felt anxious. My heart was beating so loud. Seeing my son cry like that and saying that he doesn't want to see me again, I felt like I already failed being a father. It was heartbreaking to see Peggy and Caden like that. Peggy was trying to calm Caden while I just stood there looking at them. I froze and couldn't say anything.