She's stalking me
"Is she affecting you that much?"Isabelle froze. "I'm sorry,I listen to gossips too."
"She doesn't,no one does,not you,not her,not Xander,no one."She said and shake her head when the waiter addressed her. "I don't want anything."
"How about you sir?"The waiter held out her tiny book which reminded her of the little
"Nothing as of now."
"Okay,just wave when you need anything."
"Sure."Ian glance at Isabelle and suddenly chuckle. "You're adorable."Isabelle glare at him. "Sorry ma'am."he pouted.
"I'm thinking of resigning."She suddenly said out of the blue and Ian choke on nothing "Don't kill yourself over that."Isabelle growl but giggle afterwards.
"I'm..I'm sorry."Ian stammer in embarrassment " why?,I mean why do you wanna resign?...you said she doesn't affect you."
"Yeah,but she affects my business."
"You can cut her off, you know?." He suggested,realizing the situation is far worse that the gossips,he scoff thinking about how close zuzzana and Xander seems to be. "It's awful to go through that."
"A little,I won't stoop so low,if I do they'd think I'm being vengeful and when I resign they'd say she's scared and I prefer the latter,I'm tired Ian,I want to fight trust me I want to go on with this game but I find it boring and tiring."
"Are you sure you're okay?" Ian asked worried.
"Very,thanks for listening by the..."
"Ian..."a scream startled the two sitting around the table. "Oh my good son.". A woman in a short chiffon gown and a green shawl rush to their table, Isabelle exchange nervous gave with Ian who seems to be more uncomfortable than her. "Oh my Gosh." Ewa fablan gush staring intently at Isabelle. "You're Ms. mack, aren't you?"
"Yes ma'am,I didn't get your name."Isabelle grin at her. " You've good eyes for gowns "Ewa blush.
" Oh such nice girl, I'm Ewa fablan,nice to meet you, I've heard a lot about you."Ewa ramble sitting comfortably beside Isabelle.
"Good things I hope,nice to meet you too by the way."Isabelle cross her leg and look at Ian. "I'll meet you in the office,bye then." She stood up to leave.
" Stay dear, it's just so comfy here with a face like yours."Ewa tug her gently, Isabelle open her mouth to politely refuse but Ewa beat her to it. "I'll feel hurt."
"Really!!." Ian glare at his mom. "Wow, didn't realize I'm the invisible coffee."
" What...what are you saying son.? of course you're not, I'm just a bit excited about your guest."Isabelle purse her lips in surprise when she heard the word 'son' again,Ian sigh and exhale.
"She's my mom,mom meet my boss." He introduced, Isabelle eyes grew while Ewa continue to blush. "I and my boss was just about to leave." Ian drop in and stood up which made Ewa frown.
"You're gorgeous Ms. fablan, it's really nice to meet you." Isabelle mutter.
" You are so nice,how I wish you could come visit once."Ewa fablan stood up following them out.
"Mom please." Ian scream. "She's a business woman for Christ sake."
"I didn't ask you pawel."Ewa tease which make Ian groan loudly, Isabelle chortle and face Ewa.
"I'll visit soon I promise but I must know more about your gown."Isabelle held her hand. " You remind me of someone."
"Cool,who?"
'My worst nightmare.' Isabelle thought and smile. "I don't remember correctly." Ewa laugh and glance at ian.
" You're cute,you two should go now only because you're such a good girl,goodbye son."Ewa ran back into the cafe, Isabelle smile fondly.
"Troublesome,now I feel like she stalking me." Ian mumble.
" You're whining."
"I'm not." Ian defended.
"It does sound like one to me,hey... It's not so troublesome." Isabelle wave a little at jed and shake her head when he hurried to open the car.
" This is just your first time meeting her."
" Yeah... maybe,but someone who never lived with one could tell that your relationship is beautiful."Isabelle put her bag inside the bag,Ian smile a little her words stuck in his head like glue. "Should I drop you off?."
"No, I'll just flag a..."
"I'm sorry sir, Ma'am..."Jed apologise for disrupting and look at Isabelle. " Ma'am, he's home." Isabelle smile fade away.
" Oh,so early,Ian why don't I fulfill your mom promise today." Jed clench his fist and curse staring at Ian who seems to be excited. "Jed thank you."She manage a smile.
"Isabelle" The voice sounded raw,angry,cold. "Where have you been?" Xander rub his face and fold his arm burying himself more on the couch.
"You've no right to ask that."
"I'm not claiming right here,Isabelle it's 2:am in the morning,I was worried did you know that?"Xander stood up and scrutinize her. "I don't have that right,do I?"She glance up at him and scowl.
"If I meant anything at all to you,you won't sleep with that woman while this marriage is still on."
"You said I can sleep with anybody I want to."Xander snap in disbelief. "I remembered that"
"I...I" Isabelle stutter looking desperately for something to say,her heartbeat in her chest increases.
"You're jealous,i didn't even sleep with her"
"Maybe I am,maybe I am not,maybe I'm trying to believe there's still love in your heart for me and everything you said was all a lie" Isabelle wipe the crystal tears forming at the corner of her eyes. "But your affair is a wake up call,Have you gotten the death certificate?"
Xander look away,away from her face,away from her tears,away from the reality,away from her thirst of a change...away from her,He stride to his room and stood before it watching her from the transparent mirror as she sob,Xander sigh and went in,locking himself in his room.
His eyes shot towards the door of his sturdy,wondering how to tell her,wondering how she's gonna react that the death certificate is now with him,sleeping in it enclosed cage,ready to reveal itself,But...
When?
How?
It was going to wait because it owner still have a lot to do.
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"Hey,Have you eaten?" Xander crouch and whisper into her ears on the bed,they sleep in different room and him sneaking into hers is surely going to upset her,but he'd to do it,his guilt won't let him be,it's eating him.
Isabelle rolled to face him,anger etched on her face,disgust that her words meant nothing at all, stupifying her. "I won't be a duplicate of a woman I don't want to be."
"When are you gonna believe me?I didn't sleep with her,I and Zuzzana are over a long time ago,it's never going to happen"
"Leave my room,didn't you see I was coming from the office or should I say Ian's house" Xander face contort. "And I ate there but guess what I felt like a woman,not a toy who as to cry and present herself to Mr Mack for his happiness"
"Why do you hate me so much?"
"Why?"Isabelle yell and push him off the bed then stood up. "Isn't it ironical? I was the one asking you this,Alex why do you do this? You've always done this,giving me hope and snatching it painfully,I don't need you or your fucking hope anymore,Get out" She cried and fall on the bed. "I'll leave soon anyway,you don't have to end it with her because of me"
"Why aren't you trying to give me a chance?" Xander claw on desperately on his innocence. "Isabelle"
"You never cared when I gave it to you,Now you disappoint me,I see regret whenever I see you"Isabelle pick the pillow and saunter out of the room.
Isabelle couldn't sleep,she turn and shift on the large couch of the room,her head was on that same image,of Xander yelling at her,of him mocking her of where she stands.
They were always apart Isabelle noticed grimly,and she'd always masked the void with her forgiveness but not anymore,not when she's this broken about the future,not when she's void of feeling anything,her eyes dart towards the glass overshadowing the living room when she noticed a light.
Her shocked expression visualized when she saw the light on each blooming flowers,poppy,sunflower,chrysanthemum,lilies,Yellow roses,daffodils,iris and orchids,what surprised Isabelle was she didn't know it'd grown to this,she didn't expect it to have grown to the point that it's visible to her for where she sat.
Isabelle noticed a yellow swing,one she'd always loved to sit on but restricted herself knowing her stay in the house is temporary,this time Isabelle stood up and stride to the floor to ceiling window.