Chapter 94 - A Night of Mistake

When Alex arrived, Francesca gracefully welcomed him. She was wearing a light pink blouse, a black high waist skirt with black pumps to match it. She showcases her perfectly gorgeous body as well as her long beautiful legs. Her hair was styled as half up and half down, perfectly curled by a professional hairstylist. To top it off, she was wearing her 5-carat diamond engagement ring with matching diamond wedding ring, 24-carat gold dangling earrings, lavishing white pearls as her necklace and bracelet. All of these were gifted by Alex on several occasions.

Francesca was 25 years old this year. She was 2 years younger than her husband. With her "outfit of the day" look, even Alex was mesmerized. He couldn't help but take a double look at her. It wasn't just her looks had changed to a much fresher and easy-going look, her mannerism had become easy to get along as well. This past few days, she had been very attentive to him.

At first, Alex thought that the sun rose from the west. Later on, he had understood that she meant what she said at the hospital. His wife wanted to fix their relationship, back to their younger years. She wanted to properly pay her duties to him as his wife. Alex knew that it was already too late, yet he didn't want to upset her right now. Afraid that she would take her life again. He wanted to wait till she was more stable and before making everything straight. Right now, he was invited to have dinner tonight. Dressed in his regular work suit, Alex smiled to his wife. Even if they were going to part ways soon, he wasn't stingy nor rude. Especially that she made efforts for tonight.

"You look lovely." He praised.

"Why, thank you handsome." Francesca teased and gently put her hands on his chest. She batted her long lashes at him and giggled.

Alex looked at her, not responding to her provocations.

"Let's go and eat? I hope your starving, cause I am!" Seeing that he didn't react, she grabbed his arm towards the dining room.

The dining room was perfectly decorated. It has a romantic atmosphere. On the long table, various foods with Alex's favorite dishes were placed. In the middle, there was candlelight and some flowers. Instead of sitting by the ends of the table, Francesca deliberately seated on his right. The way before works, they always seat end to end. Now, she wanted to eat by his side.

Alex didn't have a problem with it. He had always went along with her whims before, it wouldn't change now. Alex also noticed that he had not seen one servant around, surprising but he didn't voice anything out. Usually, when they have dinner together, there would be always someone waiting by the side. Aside from Francesca's personal assistant, Beverly; there wasn't any on sight.

Alex's pulled her chair and helped her seated. He always had this gentleman's side of his since he was raised as a humble man by his parents. By constantly seeing his father doted his mother, he unconsciously learned how to properly please a woman.

Seeing him doing little things for her, Francesca smiled. She feels like they had returned to their previous years. Nothing to worry about except pleasing each other.

"So, how's work dear? Anything good happened?" Francesca opened up a topic as Alex sat down on his chair. She deliberately open a conversation where it was neither bad nor good.

Alex loosened up his necktie and spoke, "The usual. Merge dealings and the works." He picked up his wine glass and nodded to Beverly to pour him some wine. He had a long day and could use some drink. "How about you? Are you feeling much better today? Hope you didn't went out of your way to make this dinner."

Francesca smiled. "All for my dear husband. Nothing that this wife couldn't handle."

Beverly poured wine to Alex's wine glass and then went towards her Boss to pour her some as well. There was a glint of wickedness in Francesca's eyes, as her gaze shifted to Alex's wine glass. It was so brief that no one noticed.

"Don't overdo yourself. Your doctor said that you needed to rest. Don't be a pain to your servants." Alex raised the wine glass into his lips and sipped a little. "Hmm... good wine." He praised.

"Yes, boss!" Francesca giggled. She then picks some dishes up and put some on Alex's plate. 

Being taken care of, Alex felt happy. No matter what was said and done, she was still his wife. Until the divorce was settled, he and she were still tied up by the law.

They ate and talk in a happy manner. Casually conversating about their jobs, family, and friends. Anything that wasn't heavy to talk about. Learning if they had a new hobby or interest. The news or gossips in town and talks about any potential business. The more Alex drink, the more he became relaxed. By the end of the dinner, Alex drank a whole bottle of wine while Francesca only took a bit sips from here and there.

His body starts feeling hot and thought that the wine was pretty strong. When he got up from his chair, his vision went blurry. Francesca instantly helped him, so that he wouldn't fell down.

"I think you drink too much. How about sleeping here tonight? I'm afraid that you'll get on an accident if you drive tonight." Francesca then signaled Beverly to help her bring Alex to the Master Bedroom.

Alex looked at his wife and smiled. "Sorry, I couldn't seem to help it. The wine tasted good but man that is a strong wine." He then lifted his hand to her cheeks, for some reason Francesca did look good on his eyes tonight. He had always thought that he was lucky before, marrying such a beautiful and talented wife.

Francesca pinched his nose and said. "Well, come on naughty man. You're heavy so you have to help up bring you upstairs to rest."

"Yes, ma'am!" Alex chuckled and saluted. His judgment became muddled as he walks slowly towards their room with the help of his wife and her assistant.

Unknowingly, Francesca's mouth curled up. Sneering inside her heart.