All Chapters of One Last Request: Chapter 1 - Chapter 8

8 Chapters

Chapter 1

As the candles I set up went out again and again, the passion inside of me died as well.Then, my phone, which had been quiet for so long, started to ring. I picked it up. "I gave Kat the spot for this year's retreat that’s meant for a family member. If you want anything, call my assistant. And I won't be home tonight. Kat just moved into her new place, and she's having a hard time settling in..."I looked at the cake on the table that was meant for our anniversary. The candle that was shaped like a 2 on the cake felt like a joke.At the end of his call, as if Jason Smith felt guilty, he added, "I've neglected you lately, so once I'm done with this busy period, shall I take you to see the aurora?"I hung up, and our home went completely silent. Even the air seemed to be mocking my marriage. What a failure all of this was.It was at this time that Jason's assistant sent me a message on WhatsApp, asking in that familiar way what I wanted reimbursed this time and telling me to just n

Chapter 2

"Oh, stop! You're all so awful! Stop teasing me! I can't take that kind of teasing!" Kat spoke in a sweet yet bright voice and lightly jabbed Jason's arm.She usually acted like one of the male friends, so this was nothing like her usual "female bro" act, especially with how she was so sweet today. She raised her wrist and showed off the delicate Cartier bracelet on it. "Look. It matches Jason's. Pretty, right?"The moment everyone saw it, they gathered around her and started flattering her. "We've heard that the director has both a great career and a sweet, beautiful wife at home. We're so envious.""You have to come to the next retreat. The whole trip would be a lot more enjoyable if there were a wife so beautiful around."Jason stood to the side listening, then gingerly scolded them. "You people really don't know when to stop."But oddly enough, he did not explain his relationship with Kat at all. Just when things were getting heated, I arrived. It was not a good moment for me

Chapter 3

I went home after leaving that gathering. I then took a long, satisfying shower before falling into bed, quickly drifting off into a deep sleep.I slept for a very long time, so long that I nearly lost all sense of time.Then, a sudden burst of noise woke me from my dreams.I opened my eyes, still half asleep. Before I could make sense of anything, someone who reeked of perfume buried his face in my neck.I was wide awake in an instant, sick with disgust. I jerked and shoved the person hugging me away. When I looked closer, I saw it was Jason.Seeing me recoil from his touch, Jason gave me a helpless look and quickly began explaining. "Kat has had terrible luck lately. First, she got hurt, then she had to move, so we decided to help her get rid of the bad luck by getting her a new home."She's easily embarrassed, and she was too embarrassed to explain anything when they misunderstood her. Our honeymoon was rushed when we got married, so nobody there knew you. It would've been awk

Chapter 4

I froze for a moment as the hand blocked my sight, then slowly looked up. My eyes met the eyes of a man standing in front of me. It was Jason. His hand hung in the air for a long moment. His sharp eyes were fixed on me as if he could see through me and read every thought I had kept hidden these past few days. Beside him, Kat wore a flowing scarlet dress, pulling all attention to her like a flower in full bloom. She wrapped herself around Jason's arm and stood at his side as if she were announcing something to the whole world. Just then, the cab pulled up in front of us. The driver had clearly run out of patience and shouted, "Which one of you is getting in? Stop wasting my time, please! I've got other passengers waiting!" Kat quickly tugged on Jason's arm and urged, "Jason, get in already. Stop dragging this out." I gave a small shake of my head. "I don't need it anymore." There were plenty of cabs in the world. It was just that this time, I was leaving their world for good

Chapter 5

The moment Jason saw me in front of the hotel, his eyes lit up. He hurried over, the tone of his voice panicky. "Ida! Why did you pack your bags without telling me? Where are you going?"He really did look quite shaken to the point of almost seeming lost, just like when we had first met.I could not help recalling those early days when everything was so dreamy and beautiful. When he first courted me, he had been just as clumsy and nervous, like a blundering young man.There was this one time when we were walking through a park. When he spotted a cute little dog, he got so excited and grabbed my hand as he ran toward it like a boy, but he tripped on a rock, almost falling. Luckily, I had caught him just in time because I was fast enough.His face had turned red as he scratched his head in embarrassment.He looked so cute then.There was another time when I fell sick and ended up in the hospital. He had taken leave and rushed over with a huge bouquet of my favorite flowers in his h

Chapter 6

The next day, I boarded the plane with my simple suitcase successfully. This plane was going to take me away from this city that had only offered me a broken heart.Everything went so well that it felt unreal. It was as though fate itself was helping me, wanting to take me away from this place that was full of memories and pain.The moment I stepped onto the plane, I felt a burning gaze behind me. It followed me as if it had locked onto me. I did not need to turn around to know who it was.Jason.I did not look back. I quietly found my seat and fastened my seat belt. Then, I closed my eyes as I tried to calm myself.The flight from Oceanton to Medhel would take a full day and night. I could feel his eyes on me from time to time throughout the journey, but I never responded.I told myself that the past was over. From this moment on, I was going to start a new life. One that was free from all past connections.When the plane finally landed, I was met by an unfamiliar but refreshin

Chapter 7

By my third month in Medhel, my days had slowly settled into a rhythm. It was simple but full of new experiences.Every day, I moved through this stylish and artistic city, experiencing the unique atmosphere of a country that was foreign to me.And of course, I had grown closer and closer to Arsenio. He was like a ray of light in my life, brightening a world that had once felt so grey.One day, Arsenio suddenly looked at me with a mysterious smile and said, "Tonight, I'm taking you to see the aurora."I froze for a second, then quickly came to my senses. Medhel was located in the mid-latitude. How could they possibly see an aurora here? I looked at him in confusion, my eyes full of questions.But Arsenio only smiled, his eyes shining with anticipation and excitement. "You'll see when we get there."-Night fell.Arsenio took my hand and led me to an open field. It was incredibly quiet around us, with only the occasional sounds of insects coming from the distance. I looked aroun

Chapter 8

Seeing how firm I was, Jason suddenly lost control. His face flushed red as he rejected whatever I had to say, "That divorce certificate was signed when I had no idea what was going on! It doesn't count. It's fake! Ida, just stop this already! As long as you forgive me, I'm willing to let go of everything and start over. If you don't like my job, I'll quit right now. If you like Medhel, I'll stay here with you and never leave."I looked at him quietly, my eyes calm and still as I reacted to his pleas with nothing. Then I shook my head slowly. "Jason, it's too late. Much too late. Some wounds can never be healed once they have been inflicted."The moment he saw how determined I was, anger surged through him. He pointed at Arsenio, who was standing a short distance away, and roared, "I knew it! It has to be because you've found someone else! He's a foreigner! What kind of happiness can he give you?! Can he understand you?! Can he give you the life you want?!"I gave a faint smile and

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