LOGINAdele sat at the edge of the bed.Julian was bent in front of her cleaning her bruise.She flinched a little when he applied an antiseptic. "Sorry" he said blowing on it.She didn't say anything and just watched him as he applied cream on it before bandaging it."This should do" he said and stood up to put the first aid tools inside the box.Adele thought of what to say even though there were a million things she wanted to ask him.She watched him a little more before she spoke, "I'm sorry".He looked at her. No expression written on his face. Just an unreadable face as usual and didn't say anything."It suddenly seems like I'm always putting myself in a situation where you have to help me", she waited a second."Don't you find all this bothersome?", she added. A question which its answer would have different implications.He moved slowly to her, took her hand and pulled her up. "Do you want to know what I find most bothersome?" His heavy but soothing voice whispered into her ear.She
In her mind she prayed. She hoped, even for even the smallest miracle to happen and save have from these men.The men grinned and laughed, mocking her at how she struggled fruitlessly to escape the ropes."Let me go" she cried out again even though she knew they wouldn't. "Look at her go" one of them laughed."Leave her for me, I like feisty women" he licked his lower lip, moving his hands to his unbuckle belt.Adele's face squeezed in fear. The thought of these men touching her was nauseating. "Julian please" she pleaded in a low voice, her eyes shut tight. Even though they might've given her the idea that he was the one who requested of this, he was still the only one she could think of to call for help.The sound of man coughing out blood was soon heard from a distance before she heard someone's neck snap. Her eyes shot open, vision blurred that she couldn't make out the figure of the person who was moving towards her.Tall.Broad.He looked muscular.Dark hair.Was it Julian?"
"It was all my fault" Vivi explained. Adele watched her with an attentive gaze as she spoke."I wasn't ready to have a child yet. I had a modelling career to build and a family to maintain. The career had always been my dream so I chose that path"."And you left the house?".Vivi shook her head, disappointed at herself for the decision she made years ago. "I didn't just leave. I knew Richard would never approve of me leaving. He valued his image more than anything else so I staged my death and left"."I didn't mean to hurt Julian that way. I knew he'd hate me if he found out but I just had to tell him. I couldn't keep either of them in the dark forever".Adele silently watched Vivi's expression. She had this look of pain mixed with regrets and love kind of expression on her face."But why did you want to tell me this?".Vivi averted her gaze, the guilt and shame was eating her up. Adele seemed to get what she wanted to ask for.She stretched her hand forward and placed it over Vivi's
What in the world did Julian want to tell her, and when would be the right time? Adele screamed in her head as she sat on the dining.Her lunch was getting cold and she was still picking at her food while thinking of him.Gemma stood with her hands folded behind her back, watching Adele with preying eyes."Ma'am? You're not eating your food" Gemma pointed out, snapping Adele out of her thoughts. She glared sharply at Gemma who maintained her calm expression.Adele looked down at her food, "What's your deal Gemma?", she finally asked. She hadn't got the chance to ask before and she wasn't too concerned with her either, but now, Gemma was seeming really odd and getting on her nerves."What do you mean by that? I was sent here to take care of you, and that is what I will be doing", the look on Gemma's face was strangely calm like she was trying to show that she couldn't be intimidated."Whatever" Adele stood up, "I'm not eating anymore, you can throw the food away".It was like something
"No" she first answered. "I don't know" then she readjusted herself on the bed. "Why're you even asking that?". "Nothing. Nothing. I was just wondering, do you think your dad might've had a hand in it?" Adele's brows creased slightly in confusion, "What are you even talking about. My father loved my mum, he would never do that to her". Julian backed out to avoid upsetting her. "It was a thought. I'm sorry". Adele looked at his concerned face. The face of the man she wanted to kill at the beginning of this whole marriage sham. "You know, I just realized that I don't even much about you". A flash of surprise crossed Julian's face. He hadn't thought Adele would ever ask about his life. Then if she's asking now, does that mean she was finally letting him in. "Is there even anything to say? I mean there's nothing interesting about me that you should know". Adele reached for his hand, "I didn't ask for you to tell me interesting stories. I asked about you. I think I want to know
Adele's eyes fluttered open. By then it was morning.She looked to her side and was surprised to see Julian sitting on a chair and working with his laptop.He looked up at her, the corners of his lips curving into a small, soft smile."You're awake", he stated."How are you feeling now?", Adele could not longer lie to herself. There was no doubt in her heart that Julian's care was genuine, but then, why was he being so genuinely caring to her.She sat up slowly, relaxing her back on the headboard. "I'm okay, really. All thanks to you I guess", she said avoiding his gaze."Well, that's good to hear" he said and continued working."Are you staying at home to work for today?"."My fragile wife has been making me worry a lot lately so yes, I have to stay today" he said with a teasing smirk."Only today?",she was curious whether he planned to stay with her like for some more days. That would be too selfish of her though."Why? Do you dislike me that much?" He asked her.Adele immediately s







