Chapter 53 - Hiding

Ever since the day where she dropped the news about her being pregnant, no matter how many times he called she never picked up. He was glad she didn't switch off her phone but the part where she unwilling to pick up his call is driving him to the point of madness. He had to finish everything earlier than schedule and head back to X city to look for his wife. But there wasn't any conference nor any sign of his wife anywhere. He's not angry she lied but more like worried. She's pregnant for goodness sake and it's something big. He was freaking out considering how he couldn't control his own wife and get a hold of her. Who says marrying can tie a person? He probably should just use an unbreakable chain to tie her leg around his. Now he's standing in front of the arrival gate waiting for his wife to showed up. He came early in the morning since he's unsure when exactly is her flight. If she could lie about her having doctor conference, she could lie to him about her flight schedule. He was hoping that she didn't. If according to her, her flight would arrive another half an hour from now. He didn't care about other people keep stare. His thoughts is only on his wife. Spreading the intense pressure surrounding himself with a cold menacing face, no one dare to go near him nor looking at him.

Half an hour later, Alicia along with Farrah arrive at the airport. She was fidgeting a lot ever since they board the plane. Now that they landed, she can feel her blood drained away when she felt a tremendous pressure surrounding the airport. She doesn't have to exit the arrival gate to know who's giving such aura. It can only be one person. Tristan. She have been avoiding his call ever since she told him she was pregnant and her lies have been found out. Due to the chaotic work and hacking, she manage to avoid herself from stressing out what reason she could give to her husband. Holding onto Farrah's arm tightly, she brave herself to go out of the arrival exit.

From the sliding door up ahead she can see the man standing with his domineering stance causing her stomach to churned. Fear, excitement and her yearning to see him. They were never apart this long. Although she didn't pick up his call but she really miss her man during the time they were apart. She hated the fact that she had to lie to him. Hated even more because she suddenly became a coward to face him. With Farrah leading the way, she hid herself behind Farrah's back.

Farrah who was force to be Alicia's 'shield' was at loss on what to do now that they're standing in front of the man that gives off scary pressure. She was speechless. Thankfully the man didn't bother looking at her as he kept his eyes fixed on Alicia. She glanced behind her to see Alicia keeping her head down. Several times she tried to tug her arm free but it was clutch tightly by Alicia. Now, she's standing there feeling like a big light bulb who doesn't seem to understand the situation. She was frustrated.

Tristan who finally saw his wife was relief but he still couldn't show it in his face. Not when she's 'hiding' from him. He stood there, festering as he wait for his wife to come out of her hiding. He was eager to hold her in his arms but he understood why she seem to drag the time away. She was scared of him which one of the things that he didn't want. He doesn't want her to be afraid of him. Even though she lied but he knows she have her own reasons which is why he doesn't really mind about it. But he never wanted her to not pick up his calls just like she had done for the past few days. He was worried. Worried of her safety.

"Are you still angry?" Although the words came out like a whisper but he can still hear it clearly. He can even hear the trembling in her voice.

"You don't want to see me?" He asked instead.

Alicia went still. She didn't detect any hint of anger in his tone but she still didn't dare to let go of Farrah's arm.

Tristan let out a sigh before he abruptly walked away, leaving Farrah stunned while Alicia start to tear up.

Farrah who's forcefully became the unneeded middle man don't have any idea on what to do. She have a crying abandoned wife holding onto her arm tightly while the husband just walked away. What is she supposed to be in this situation? With all the misunderstood stares that she's been receiving, she really wished she could run away the moment the plane landed just now. It's not helping when Alicia started sobbing loudly either. What landmines did she step on today? She turn around and come face to face with Alicia's tear stained face. She pulled her arm from her tight grip and manage to do so after a lot of coaxing. After she manage to pull off her arm, she didn't expect Alicia would wailed out loudly not bothering her own image.

"He doesn't love me anymore." Alicia cried out loudly before she crunch down and cover her face in between her knees. She look like a bullied kid which makes Farrah the bully. Everyone started to point finger. Farrah felt like her head start to throb. Alicia never acted like this. Thinking that she's pregnant, she assume it was because of the hormones that's getting into her. She was about to coax the pregnant woman when suddenly she saw Alicia was being lift off from the ground and taken away. She stood there, flabbergasted before she breathe in relief. This matter is better to be taken care of by Alicia's husband. She's not going to interfere.

"I should be safe now." She muttered to herself as she quickly leave the scene. There's too many audiences and she's just someone who's innocent got drag in between husband and wife issues. She thought she would be fine but someone end up holding onto her collar which made her stopped abruptly. She was about to lashed at the other person.

"What the f...he... Urghhh,,, Hi?" All the curses she had to swallow it down when she come face to face with Grey's unhappy expression. She felt like crying. Just when did her luck started to change?

"Not so fast. You're coming home with me." The sour voice rung over her head as he pulled her unceremoniously out of the airport. Even if she struggle, it was all futile. The best she could is just follow awkwardly and face whatever it is that's ought to happen. She might as well walked herself to the guillotine.