12 Chapter 12

I extended my leave because I will meet my best friend.

I miss him. He's my only guy best friend. That’s why when he confessed to me, I really wanted to give him a chance but I knew that even if I did, I will still end up with Maru.

If I were to asked, I will choose Alex rather than Maru. You know why? Because I know already know him and I feel more comfortable with him. And the most important thing is that he loves me, I’m sure that I will also learn to love him if I gave us a chance.

I was back to reality when I felt someone hug me from the back.

“I miss you!” He whispered.

I look at the guy and smiled at him. “I miss you too! Are we okay now? You are not angry or what?”

“Do you think that I’ll contact you if I’m still not okay? I just miss you Mara!” He said while hugging me tight.

Just like the old times. I am not surprised when people assume that we’re a couple.

Alex is a sweet guy.

“Sorry it took me months to come back. I’m really hurt by your rejection.”

I feel guilty.

I remove from his hug and I face him.

I touch his face. “I'm sorry. But you know my situation right? You know why I need to reject you?”

He nodded. “Yes. I just realize it now. It's impossible for me to beat him.”

“Shhh don't say that.” I can feel that he is still hurting.

“But it's true! I just wish that my family’s wealth can stand against them so that I can fight for you. And have my chance to prove my love to you.”

I sighed. “Its already done Alex. We can’t do anything about it.”

“Yes I know.”

He chuckled. “Let’s stop this drama. So now can I have a date with my best friend?”

I smile and nodded. “I free my schedule today for my best friend.”

I saw him smile sweetly at me. Then he grab my hand, and we both leave that place to start our date.

It feels great to have someone you can talk to. Someone you trust.

I told Alex everything about my relationship with Maru. From the family dinner where they announced the date of our wedding up to now.

He just listened and comforted me. This is what I miss about him. I feel like I will not able to open these things to my parents. I’m just really thankful for meeting Alex. He is always been there for me whenever I needed someone to talk to.

It really saddens me when he left me after I rejected him. I can't blame him. I know I hurt him big time.

He sent me home after our date.

“I wish I can extend the time today but it's already late. Your husband might get mad at you.” He said.

“I don’t think so. I’m sure he’s busy with his lover. Anyway thanks for today. I really miss you. Don’t leave me again okay?”

He nodded and went out of his car to open the door for me.

He kissed me goodbye.

When he left, I decided to went inside the house.

“Is this how a married woman should act? What do you think the time is now?

I was startled when I hear Maru's voice.

I face him. I can see anger in his face.

I was a bit confuse. Why is he getting angry?

“Its only 8pm, its still early.” I rolled my eyes.

“You are with your EX SUITOR from morning till night! Then tell me what did you guys do?!” He shouted at me.

I was stunned by his sudden outburst.

“Maru please I don’t want to argue with you, I’m tired.” I said calmly.

“Tired? WHAT DID YOU GUYS DO?”

I feel irritated by his reaction. “Please Maru I just want to go to bed and rest.”

“No Mara! You answer me right now!”

I feel my blood arise. “Fine! If that's what you want! Then fine! We catch up, and bond like what we usually do. And honestly? Spending the whole day is not enough because we really miss each other! Happy now?!”

I saw pain in his eyes. “You're that happy with him?”

“Yes. Instead of wasting your time waiting for me, just go to your lover and spend your precious time with her. If you are done with your questions, I will now go to our room to rest.”

I heard nothing from him that’s why I went straight to our room.

I did all my rituals then I went to bed.

I was about to go to my dreamland when I felt Maru's hugging me from the back.

I pretend to be asleep.

I actually miss his warmth.

“I miss my wife! Please go back to what you used to be! What do I need to do for us to reconcile?!”

I could hear pain and longing in his voice. But I continue to pretend asleep.

“I don’t have anything to do with Jana. She is just a friend. I never regret anything. I never regret marrying you. If ever I regret something, that is when I wasn’t able to tell you that Jana is working in our company.”

“I thought it didn't matter. I only see her as a friend. Even before our marriage, its only you in my life.”

I can feel and hear his sincerity. I can’t hold back my tears.

He moved my body so I can face him.

I look at his eyes while my tears are keep on flowing.

He wiped my tears and kiss my eyes and then my lips.

“I miss you wife.”