Chapter 84 - He Missed Her

Atty. Manloza gave out a long sigh which gave out an impression that she favored the whines of women better than men. However, she did not push through with the topic, sensing perhaps that the situation was beyond rectification.

"Okay, Adrian. I'll discuss with you the processes and then you may sign the contract afterwards. "

The discussion had been more than Ajie could absorb since his thoughts went out to the cheating charges thrown at him. That's maybe why that message from an unknown person who introduced himself as Allie talked about his betrayal and his sex video. He got amused at the thought of it. Never in his whole lifetime would he record himself in a heated encounter with a woman! What would he look like? Wouldn't it be so creepy to see himself on a video, burning in lust and desire? Wouldn't it be so lewd to see himself running his tounge over the most delicate territories of a woman?

He was honestly thinking that that message came from Zheena herself as she strongly disagreed on his plan to annul his marriage to Allie. He thought she was just creating another account to stop him, only to realize now that it could really be Allie herself. What a great coincidence!

Ajie was brought back into reality when he heard Atty. Manloza chuckling out softly. "Let's discuss further next time because as expected, no one would be in a perfect frame of mind to discuss about a painful decision in life. "

"I'm fine, Atty...I want to sign the contract right now.

While Atty. Manloza handed him the necessary sheets for signing, she went ahead with the discussion.

"Next to this is your psychological evaluation prior to the filing of your petition. I will notify you of your schedule. "

"Thank you, Atty. 'Til our next meeting. "

After leaving the law firm's office, he glanced at his watch and realized it was still very early. He took a leave from the office today since he had to set a time for her daughter. He decided to go home to his apartment. For the past five years, he only dropped by everyday but never stayed longer than an hour.

The moment he went inside, he suddenly felt a sense of emptiness. This used to be his and Allie's love nest since most of the time whenever he's around, his mother-in-law would pick Chloe up and bring her to their place, the door next to his. It was here where they talked about their goals and dreams. It was here where he renewed his vow many times to her ears as he made love to her.

He even recalled all those times when a simple hug and endearments

would always end them up in a tedious fight in bed. There were also many times when she couldn't finish her cooking because he would kiss her neck and spine while she was stirring at the cooking pot. And there were many times where she attempted to get dressed after a heated intimacy, only to be stripped off again because he couldn't bear to just watch her without crushing her. He smiled at the memories, not realizing that tears were already escaping from his eyes. He badly missed her!

While engrossed with his reveries, a message notification popped up in his phone screen. It was Zheena. He hurriedly went inside their bedroom and settled comfortable in the bed.

"Adrian, I'm here already. What's the news? "

Ajie took a photo of him, showing the background of their bedroom. It also captured the photo frame by their bedside table where he was hugging Allie from behind, his chin resting on her shoulder. He then sent the photos to Zheena.

"Where are you? " Zheena was already crying the moment she saw the background of their bedroom. It held too many memories of them as a married couple.

"In our bedroom. "

"You're with Jane?"

"Of course, not. Hahaha! "

Then he followed up another message which broke her heart. "I miss my wife, Zheen. I really miss her. "

Allie broke down into a loud sobbing when she read it, feeling the same magnitude of loneliness Ajie had perhaps felt. Even if she doubted that she may had lost his heart to Jane, she was not that easy to forget.

"How about your plan for marriage annulment? " She asked, wishing that the thing she was so afraid to know, wouldn't be what he would answer.

"I filed it today with Atty. Manloza. "

Allie could no longer see the screen due to the deluge of tears that suddenly rushed out from the wells inside her eyes. She knew that since Ajie had such a strong connection through Mr. Lopez, she expected that their marriage would be dissolved in six months to one year. Sadly in her country, everything could be done in magic when you have the resources and connections.

"Are you so excited to marry Jane? "

She may had dared to ask those painful questions but the pain which his answers created, backfired ten times, creating herself an avulsed wound inside her heart.

"I have to because of Chloe. "

"What's happening with Chloe? "

Her heartbeats had already gone wild, ready to escape from the walls of her chest.

Ajie relayed everything Jane had explained to her including the need of strong family support.

"I love Jane as a very close friend only but my daughter is more important to me. I can fake out the feelings until I will learn but I cannot ignore my daughter's need. "

"Please, don't. No one could ever replace a mother's heart. "

"I can no longer wait. If she has a plan to return, she should have done it earlier. "

"Be patient, Adrian. There's no turning back. Think about it deeply. "

"If she would show up during the court hearing, then I will stop the petition. "

She cried harder when she realized that Ajie had already made up his mind.

He can fake out the feelings...

This statement replayed in her thoughts over and over like an automated machine. Would she go home? How could she when Hayri had some men assigned at the airports? What if she would fail in her disguise? All her sacrifices would be in vain. She then thought of her last effort to save both her marriage and her life. She had to convince him about their business partnership. She had to see him in person!

As for Hayri, she could always make an alibi to see him because of her designation in Rough Seas. She would schedule a meeting with him on a time that Hayri would most likely be occupied. Or, she would find a way to make him busy.

After a long while, she typed again.

"Adrian, how about my proposal?"

To her surprise, Ajie replied. "Book my flight as soon as possible. "