The Runaway Wife

Letisha Hearst - Carter“Are you going somewhere far away, miss?” The driver asked after he dropped me off at the airport.Both of us peered at my pieces of luggage plus I am carrying this backpack behind my back as if I truly ran away from home.The thing is, I am really going somewhere far. I am running away from my married life, most especially my husband whom I loved dearly.I called a cab a while ago after packing my things in a flash. That is one of my greatest talents that only a few people know.“I am, thank you for the ride, keep the tip,” I muttered cautiously while fixing the shawl above my head. He nodded before accepting the payment and went along his way.Before I moved and carried my luggage, I breathed in before taking one last look from Manila City.I have been living here for almost 22 years and leaving it abruptly like this makes me feel uneasy, but it will be for my sake.People won’t recognize me either because of my disguise. I have to conceal myself because my h

Letisha Hearst - Carter “So you got a new television huh?” I happily stated while staring at that huge appliance in the center of Jade’s living room. She called me out first thing in the morning and asked us to have breakfast at her house, so I obliged. “I did! I am excited because finally, I am going to watch all of his work full-time!” Jade happily exclaimed, which forced me to shake my head. “And who is this actor you are talking about huh?” I raised my eyebrows before wiping my son’s milky lips. He likes Jade’s warm-made honey milk. “Just wait, we will see him later at night!” She clapped her hands happily, so I let her be happy in her world before eating my breakfast. “I need to go to work later, you can manage here with him, right?” I politely asked, which made her nod. “Of course, I am in charge of this bundle of joy,” Jade sniggered before tickling my son, who giggled loudly. “Oh, by the way, I heard from your son that…Jeffrey is trying to win your heart,” Jade reminded

Letisha Hearst - Carter“Mommy! Join us to play this, we got nothing else to do!” Tain ran towards me to tug on my night dress.I almost covered myself again because I am not wearing any bra and every fabric was wrapping around my body.“It’s okay for you not to cover it, after all, I have seen everything,” Sebastian muttered without looking at me.My eyes widened after he said those words. I wanted to lash out about what he said, but our son is right here with us.I only glared at him before looking at Tain, “Sweetheart, mommy needs to eat breakfast first, we can play after that, okay?”“Oh, okay Mommy! I will take a bath first so that we can play immediately after,” He mumbled before running towards the bathroom.“Be careful, Edward Tain, you might trip there or something,” Sebastian was about to follow him.“He is capable of himself, you don’t have to pretend that you care,” I mumbled while munching on my breakfast.Sebastian stopped before looking at me, “I do care, he is a kid, n

Letisha Hearst - Carter“You two must tell me how you are acquainted with one another!” Jade exclaimed as she joined us for dinner.Tain wanted to go home but she wanted so badly to stay that I had no other choice but to invite her to come eat with us.He is sighing deeply because he can’t play with his dad, who is preoccupied with the conversation that we are having right now.I don't know why I feel bad for him. His happiness has been taken away from him.“We are not that close/She’s my wife,” We looked at one another. He almost glared at me after hearing my statement.Jade lost grip on her spoon before exchanging glances between us two, “W-What?! Zoey? You are his wife?”I sighed deeply before shaking my head, “I-I…am three years ago but right now since we separated ways—”“We haven’t got a divorce. I will not agree with it either so you can put that off your list,” Sebastian coldly stated.I clenched my fists because he was being too much, “Oh my goodness! I can’t believe this!” J

Letisha Hearst - Carter The hooded man finally finished picking up the snack that he wanted. I offered him my brightest smile before scanning everything after he placed all the items on the counter. “Thank you for helping me again the other day,” I told him before telling him the price of his goods, which are all bottled water. “No problem, it was my fault for bumping into you,” He casually answered while taking out his wallet. I usually don't pay attention to my customers' appearance, but this hooded man is enormous, just like the physique of Sebastian but is shy and gloomy. “It’s good to see you are back here again, the last time I came you were not here, I guess it’s because of the typhoon,” He narrated. I don’t know why I feel like he is smiling. “O-Oh yes, I didn’t come to work that day for my safety,” I replied. I didn’t say anything anymore and packed his items. “Thank you, please come back again,” I smiled after giving him his paper bag. For some reason, the paper bag fe