เข้าสู่ระบบWhen it's time for us to say our vows during the wedding ceremony, Jessica Fletcher, my wife, leaves the stage just so she can confess her love to her first love, Benedict Olson. "Once upon a time, we had vowed to stay together for the rest of our lives, Benedict. It's unfortunate that we've missed out on the chance to do so in this lifetime. Would you be willing to stay with me in our next life, then?" Touched, Benedict pulls Jessica into his arms. Then, he turns to tell me, "Oliver, I've already given Jess to you in this lifetime, so you must take good care of her for me." Everyone gasps in shock, thinking that they'll soon witness two men fighting over the same woman. But I merely smile at the sight of Benedict and Jessica embracing each other tightly. Then, I take off my ring before passing it to Benedict. "Why wait till your next life to be together? Since you've already made a vow to stay together for eternity, I might as well grant your wish."
ดูเพิ่มเติม「彼と結婚してからもう二十年が経つのね……」
暁(あかつき)家の令嬢であり、今は神宮司夫人である瀬奈(せな)は広い部屋でポツリと呟いた。
彼女は今日もある人物を待ち続けている。来るはずがないとわかっていながらも、瀬奈は二十年間ずっと彼の来訪を心待ちにしているのだ。
「一体どこから私は間違えてしまったのかしら……」
ベッドサイドに腰かけた瀬奈は、彼と初めて出会ったときのことを思い浮かべた。
「初めまして、神宮司湊斗です」
「……」
神宮司湊斗(じんぐうじみなと)と名乗った彼に、強く心惹かれたのを瀬奈は今でも覚えている。一目惚れだったのかもしれない。
サラサラの黒い髪、高い鼻梁、切れ長の美しい瞳、幼いながらに整った顔立ち。瀬奈は一瞬にして彼に心を奪われてしまった。
暁グループの令嬢だった瀬奈と、神宮司財閥の御曹司だった湊斗。
二人は許嫁だった。そのことを父親から聞かされたとき、瀬奈はとても喜んだ。彼女にとって初恋の相手であり、愛する湊斗と結婚できるのだと。
しかし、彼のほうはそうではなかった。
湊斗は瀬奈との婚約中、多くの女性と浮名を流した。学校の同級生、年上の社会人、父親が経営する会社の社員にまで。彼は相手の身分関係なく手を出した。
瀬奈は自分には指一本触れないにもかかわらず、他の女性と関係を持ち続ける湊斗に不満がないわけではなかった。しかし、彼に嫌われるのを恐れていた瀬奈は何も言うことができなかった。
「結婚前に遊びたいだけだろう。神宮司家の正妻になれるのだから、それくらいは目を瞑りなさい」
父親は湊斗が遊んでいることを知っていたが、瀬奈に我慢しろと言った。
両親からも味方してもらえなかった瀬奈は、必死で自分に言い聞かせた。
彼女たちはただの遊びであり、自分は神宮家の夫人となる女だ。だから結婚すればきっと自分だけを見てくれる、とそう信じていた。
しかし、現実は残酷だった。
湊斗は結婚してもなお、瀬奈の元には訪れることなく、愛人の元で夜を過ごした。そのことを責めた瀬奈に、彼は言い放った。
「お前を愛することはできない、これからは俺の行動に口を出さないでくれ」
彼の目は初めて出会った頃とは別人のように冷たかった。
それから湊斗は瀬奈に指一本触れることなく、多くの愛人を囲い、彼女たちとの間に五人もの子供をもうけた。そのうちの誰かに会社を継がせるつもりのようだ。
「奥様ったら、今日も一人ぼっちでいるわ」
瀬奈は湊斗の帰ってこない邸宅に一人取り残された。彼は今日もきっと愛人たちの住む家へ帰っているのだろう。
しかし、湊斗を愛している彼女は毎日のように彼を待ち続けた。自分の元へ来るわけがないとわかっていながらも。
そんなことを続けているうちに、二十年という歳月が経過していた。瀬奈と湊斗はお互いに三十八歳となった。
彼女は既に子を望めるような年齢ではなくなり、湊斗のほうも新しく愛人となった若く美しい女に夢中になっていると聞いている。
瀬奈の中で、何かが音を立てて崩れ落ちて行くようだった。
二十年という年月はあまりにも長すぎた。彼女の心は既に限界を迎えていた。
翌朝、心配そうに彼女に声をかけたのは湊斗の秘書だった。
「奥様……」
普段別邸で暮らしている湊斗の私物を取りに来る彼は、たびたび瀬奈とも顔を合わせていた。神宮司家で彼女を気にかけてくれていた数少ない人だ。
「今日も湊斗は愛人のところにいるんでしょう?」
「そ、それは……」
彼の秘書・中田一馬(なかたかずま)が言いづらそうに視線を逸らした。
知ったところで今さら驚きもしない。湊斗が瀬奈の元を訪れることなど、この二十年間数えるほどしかなかったのだから。
それでも彼女は彼のことを信じて待っていたが。
「いいのよ、わかっているから」
「……」
彼はうつむいた。瀬奈が辛い思いをしていることを知っておきながら、何もしてあげられないことに罪の意識を抱いていた。
しかし、今日の瀬奈の表情はいつもと違うと、彼は思った。これまでは湊斗に対する希望を見せていたにもかかわらず、今はどこか諦念に似たものを彼は感じた。
「中田さん、私最後に行きたい場所があるの。よかったら付き添ってくれない?」
「は、はい!奥様!」
”最後”という言葉に疑問を感じながらも、中田は彼女について行った。
After that, I began prioritizing my divorce procedures. However, Jessica refused to sign the divorce agreement no matter what.Left without a choice, I could only file for a court divorce. At the same time, I used 2% of my shares to bribe Jessica's parents into taking my side. As long as they could convince Jessica to sign the divorce agreement, I'd give them the 2% of the shares I promised them.All the Fletchers cared about was money. They never really gave Jessica the attention she needed her whole life, anyway.It was difficult on their finances nowadays, seeing as the money they received from their shares was barely enough to sustain their lifestyle. The 2% I promised them was like a lifeline being offered during their time of need.In the end, I had no idea how, but the Fletchers managed to get Jessica to sign the divorce agreement before the court hearing. One month later, they even took her to the courthouse so that she could receive the divorce certificate. When I laid m
I was slightly irritated by Jessica's presence.A few days ago, I had already made the truth clear to her. I even mailed her the divorce agreement, and yet, she still refused to sign it.I couldn't understand her thought process at all. She was the one who was hung up on Benedict the whole time. My actions should please her to no end.Furious, Jessica stomped over and questioned me. "Who the hell is she? When did you get to know her?"I was about to answer her when Yvette interjected smoothly while flipping her hair. "We're old classmates, Jessica. I'm Yvette Miller."Jessica was so pissed that her chest kept heaving violently."Oh, I see now! I remember that you two were seatmates back then! Did you two already get together a long time ago? Is that why you want a divorce, Oliver?"I just glanced at Jessica with a frown."Don't go around thinking that everyone else has a relationship as shameless and messy as the one you have with Benedict, Jessica!" I retorted.Yvette added
I mailed another copy of the divorce agreement to Jessica's house, ensuring that she'd receive it personally. That way, I could get her to sign it as soon as possible.Ever since I became the chairman of the company, I had a huge pile of tasks to deal with. As such, my life was thrown into a busy frenzy. So, I had to hire an assistant.When my new assistant reported to work on her first day, I had a feeling that she looked a little familiar for some reason. So, I shot her a few more glances than usual.Unexpectedly, the assistant burst into a fit of giggles."Wow. You don't recognize me anymore after a few years of separation, huh?"Upon hearing her voice, I quickly recalled a certain someone. This made me widen my eyes in shock."Wait, you're Yvette Miller?"Yvette nodded in response. She smiled as she passed her work badge to me."That's right. It seems that you haven't forgotten me after all."I still found it hard to believe that Yvette was my assistant. I stared at her na
I frowned slightly at Jessica's words. I didn't want to deal with her at all. Then, I realized that I still needed her to sign the divorce agreement. So, I had no choice but to open the door."You're still mad at me, aren't you? My parents told me that you wanted a divorce, but I refused to believe them!"Jessica's eyes were red and puffy. Clearly, she had cried earlier.The sight left me completely stunned. In the past five years, Jessica rarely cried. But when I noticed her phone's screen, I quickly snapped out of my trance. After all, her phone's wallpaper was a photo of her and Benedict.I took a step backward so that I could keep my distance from Jessica."I'm serious, Jessica. Since you don't love me, we might as well get a divorce."Jessica panicked instantly after hearing my words."Why? Is it because of what happened at the wedding? I already told you that it was a promise Benedict and I had made in the past! Seriously, he's like an older brother to me now!"I pointe
Although I decided not to love Jessica anymore, the sight of the photos still left my heart throbbing in pain. The amazing memories we had woven together in the past did exist, but the fact that she preferred Benedict's company over mine still stood. It was said that human brains were capable of
After dealing with my friends and relatives, I went home right away. The moment I opened the front door, I saw the wedding decorations as well as a wall plastered with photos.Before the wedding, I had specifically hired a team to decorate my residence. That way, Jessica and I would be able to remi
Since I was about to say my wedding vows earlier, I still had the microphone raised to my lips. Hence, everyone could hear my voice clearly.Jessica's furious expression froze on her face, but she soon snapped out of her trance. She merely gazed at me in disdain."Don't tell me you're jealous, Oli
I had looked forward to having my wedding with my beloved partner, Jessica Fletcher, for five long years. There was once when I thought I'd be the happiest man alive on my wedding day. After all, I got to marry my beloved Jessica.At least, I thought I was certain that my happy ending was within












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