Lahat ng Kabanata ng Wife In Contract: Kabanata 31 - Kabanata 40
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CHAPTER THIRTY: FATE'S TRICKS
ANNIKA'S POV“Juliette...” he said in a hoarse voice.He quietly stood up, afraid he might wake me up. What he didn't know was that I am already awake. My eyes are still closed, but my senses are I awake. I can feel him moving, walking back and forth un frustration. I can hear his soft whispers as he talked to her.“I’m sorry, I can't come. My wife needs me here,” he said calmly.From where I was, I heard a loud, piercing shout from the other line. Caspian's gasped loudly, and his footsteps rattled. It was as if he was panicking over something important.“Stop that! Fuck, Elle, stop hurting yourself! The baby! Fine...Fine! I'm coming!” he whispered frustratedly.“Fuck!” he silently cursed. I can hear his footsteps as he walks around the room. I heard the rustling of his clothes as he changed it. He stopped on my side of the bed, and I heard him heave out a deep sigh. And then, he gently touched my forehead, softly caressing and stroking my hair. He planted a soft kiss on my forehead a
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CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE: SORRY
ANNIKA'S POV Each passing day becomes hard to bear. I'm trying so hard to understand our situation, but I always end up feeling like I'm in a competition. A competition of who's better, or who needed him the most. I missed the times when it was just the two of us. A moment that only the two of us shares...the joy of togetherness, the acts of love and those sweet cuddles after we make love. I missed those days when I sleep beside him at night, and I would wake up in his arms, entangled in a tight embrace. Now, my nights are cold and empty. Caspian is barely home, and if he is, it would only be a matter of time before Juliette calls him again. She was having a hard time. She needs complete bed rest, that's what the doctor said. He's there to take care of her, and sometimes, I feel envious of Juliette. I'm pregnant too, I wanted to say. I need him as much as he needed her, but he can't even make time for me. He couldn't even talk to me for long without Juliette interrupting our calls.
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CHAPTER THIRTY-TWO: SELFISH
ANNIKA'S POV Hearing his silence, I suddenly felt weak. I sat there unable to move and feeling so sorry for myself. I shouldn't have asked that, I know. I closed my eyes and breathed heavily, avoiding his gaze. I can't look at him without feeling mad about everything. I know he didn't mean for this to happen. However, it just doesn't change the fact that he has hurt me, despite the many times he promised me that he won't. I always say that I trust his words, but how far can I go without burning myself in the process? “I don't know what's happening anymore, Caspian. This isn't what you promised me...” I bellowed. Caspian slowly walked towards me. He closed his eyes in defeat. And slowly, he bent his knees to kneel down in front of me. “I know, baby...I know. You don't want to hear it, but I'm truly sorry for all the pain I caused you.” I looked away. I hate seeing him suffering for the choices he made. It pains me, as much as it pains him. “Did you even know I went for a check up
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CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE: WRONG REASONS
ANNIKA'S POV“What happened to you, Annika? Is everything alright?” Jade asked as soon as she opened her door to let me in.Instead of saying anything, I flung myself unto her and hugged her tight. Hot tears began rolling down my cheeks as I recalled what happened earlier... how Caspian left me because Juliette tried to kill herself. I don't know what to do anymore. I sobbed loudly on her shoulders, letting everything out of my heart as if it was the only way to take the pain away.I didn't want to spoil her night, but I just needed someone to talk to at the moment. Everything is weighing down on my heart. I know it's already late, but I was glad that she was home when I barged in without notice. I just felt the need to escape... or to run away from the place that reminds me of the emptiness in my heart. I hate looking at every corner of our house without being reminded of his presence.We had just made up, and here comes Juliette once again with her tricks and schemes that never faile
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CHAPTER THIRTY-FOUR: DRIFTING APART
ANNIKA'S POVI took a deep breath as I slowly opened the door to our penthouse. Hunter and Jade are going on a date, so I decided to go home instead. I didn't want to spoil their day. It would be too much. However, my shoulders fell when I realized that the house was deserted. There was no trace of Caspian anywhere — even in our room, a sign that he hasn't been home. I laughed bitterly. What did I expect? I doubt he even knew I was gone last night. If he knew, what would he do? Would he go out and find me? Would he come and fetch me?I was out of myself as I sat on the couch. The hours passed by so quickly, without me realizing it. Another day has passed, and yet, Caspian's still out.I have learned to accept it as the days and months passed. I finally stopped hoping that he would come home and prioritize me. I have come to realize that I shouldn't beg for his attention and time. If he choses her over us, then it's his loss. I realized that my baby's progress and health should be my p
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CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE: CHOOSE
ANNIKA'S POV“Hi, fancy seeing you here,” Juliette greeted me with a smirk.Caspian looked at me, with his widening, guilty eyes. He gulped and tried to remove his hands from Juliette's grasp, but it was already too late. I was so lost for words as I watched them standing in front of me.My heart started racing as the pain engulfed it. I felt my world collapsing as my heart started breaking into millions of pieces. My eyes began watering, and my whole body was shaking. I can't even explain how broken I felt at the moment.I didn't know what to do, so I pushed the table forcefully and hastily stood up. I can't! I just wanna run away and forget everything I saw! I don't want to see them again!“Annika, wait!” Jade yelled as I started to step out of the restaurant. I heard her cursing loudly as she went to the counter to pay for our order, even though we won't be able to eat anymore. I continued walking fast, not bothering to look back...when suddenly, I felt Caspian's strong arms holdin
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CHAPTER THIRTY-SIX: RESPECT
ANNIKA'S POV“Baby...”I froze when I heard his voice. My eyes widened in surprise as I saw him standing in front of me. I didn't know he would come home today. Why is he here? I clutched my luggage tighter, as if by doing so, it would give me more strength to stand by my decision.Caspian's bloodshot eyes found mine, but I looked at him coldly.He closed our distance, and to my surprise, he bent down on his knees and begged. “Please...just give me a few more months. Please, baby...”My heart hammered in pain as I shook my head. I've given him enough time. I endured everything he did even if it kills me inside to know that he's with another woman. It kills me to know that he might have fathered another child. And yet, I have loved him...so much that I forgot about myself— my own happiness and my peace.I have loved him to the point that I willingly sacrificed my happiness...my needs for him to be with her. It pained me, but I was too in love with him to care. I thought it was just tem
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CHAPTER THIRTY-SEVEN: DIVORCE
ANNIKA'S POV“And you think I'll agree? Annika, it's not just for you to decide!“ he snapped.His eyes became cold and unfamiliar, like the way it was before we got into this arrangement. He looked at me darkly, making me feel goosebumps. I should be afraid of him, however, I don't feel any fear at all. Deep inside me, I had this feeling that he would never resort to hurting me physically.I challenged hus gaze and spoke. “What now? I'm not allowed to decide on what's best for us. . . or myself, and yet, Juliette gets to decide for you? Manipulate you? Make you follow her bidding?” I laughed bitterly. This is ridiculous!He sighed and looked defeated, but his eyes remained strong and persuasive. “Annika, please. . .I won't let you go. No. . .I can't ever let you go. . .or I would lose it.“ He whispered softly.I growled at him, my eyes looking at him sharply. “Don’t you get it, Caspian? I'm so sick and tired of all your bullshits! I did my part. I did as you wish! I was trying so damn
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CHAPTER THIRTY-EIGHT: HEAL
ANNIKA'S POVIt was a big step, but I am both scared and excited all at the same time. All my life, I've never considered living alone because I have Mom with me. I always thought that we'd be together till the end. It made me feel a little bit sad remembering her. I wanted to go back home and be with her, but I didn't want her to worry about me. I didn't want her to blame herself for my misfortune. Maybe I'd tell her the truth one day. Or maybe if the pain finally subsides, I'd be able to share everything to her without worrying that it may affect her health. For now, I need to be tough and brave. . . to face everything with dignity and grace. To solve my problems alone and learn to stand on my own.My things were already packed and arranged. I'm planning to move out by the weekend, and ask for Jade's help to buy some things for the apartment. I decided to cook dinner for us, as a simple way of showing my gratitude to her for everything that she has done for me. I couldn't imagine a l
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CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE: TO A NEW LIFE!
ANNIKA'S POVMarriage is supposed to give us security. Being married means giving your self wholeheartedly to your partner, committing you heart. . .and honoring your vows. It's something sacred shared by two souls who compliment each other. It's supposed to bring us utmost joy and inspiration. But what happens when a marriage is founded on lies?A few days after I moved into my new apartment, I decided to process our divorce papers. I felt a rollercoaster of emotions as I think about it. Am I really ready to let him go? To see him getting married to another woman? To see them happy as they make the best out of their lives?It's was a hard decision to make. There were times when I cried at night, thinking of all the good memories we shared. I cried, thinking of the moments he left me to attend to Juliette. Everything we did and shared came back rushing to my mind. It played like a movie, each memory brings a sense of nostalgia.I took a deep breath and knocked on the lawyer's office. T
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