Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Romance Is A Bonus

Luna's POV

I watched him not saying anything to me, he stopped laughing and tried to intimidate me by trying to touch my hair, but I went back a little giving him a distance.

"Are you serious Luna? You want to divorce me??”

"Yes I am serious, this is no marriage but hell, I want out!!” I made my point known and stopped myself from crying in his presence.

"You will return and beg to be my wife again!!”

He said, now I can tell he is crazy, I will never return to a place like this, never___ over my dead body.

I would rather die than become his wife again.

This is my chance to have a better life.

"I am sorry Victor, but that can never happen.”

He didn't say a word to me, he just continued with his laughter ignoring me.

"When next we want to talk, it will be through my lawyer, I will leave in the morning.” I exited the room and remained in one of the guest rooms trying to get some rest.

I should have known what he planned to do, he took everything from me and threw me out of his house that late.

The network was out of service and the rain didn't intend to stop anyone soon.

What am I going to do?

It's late and getting a taxi is hell.

I had no means to hide from the rain, I accepted my fate and walked in the rain. I was shivering from the cold and also hungry as well.

Thinking about everything in my abusive marriage, I cried the more and the rain wiped them off no matter how hard the tears streamed down my eyes, I hate you so much, Victor!! You were a mistake!! I regret agreeing to our marriage from the start.

I stood alone in the rain, tears streaming down my face as I clutched my luggage. Nowhere to go, no one to turn to. My mom is not even an option, she will worsen things for me.

Suddenly, a gentle hand grasped my shoulder, and an umbrella bloomed above me, shielding me from the rain. I turned, expecting a stranger, but my eyes met Owen's – my first love, my hero.

Memories came flooding back. I was 15 again, crying in the rain after an argument with my mom, feeling lost and alone. And then, Owen appeared, umbrella in hand, saying "I'm here now." He saved me that day, and now, here he is again.

Back in the present, Owen's concerned eyes searched mine. "Why are you in the rain, Luna?" he asked, his voice low and gentle.

I felt like I was drowning in his gaze. "You came for me," I whispered, my voice trembling. "Just like the past."

The world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, suspended in time. The rain, the umbrella, and our love – a romantic refuge from the storm.

Everything went dark as I felt myself falling, but I knew I was safe. Owen had me.

I was in his arms, the sound of raindrops pattering on the umbrella above us. Owen's warm breath caressed my ear, "I've got you, Luna. I've always got you."

Tears streamed down my face as I gazed up at him. "You came for me," I whispered again, my heart overflowing with emotion.

Owen smiled softly, his eyes shining with love. "I'll always come for you, Luna, I haven't forgotten my promise to you."

"Thank you, Owen, you are my hope!” Darkness swallowed up my world.

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I woke up to a beautiful room, sunlight streaming through the windows, and a delicious breakfast spread before me. Owen entered, a warm smile on his face. "Good morning, did you sleep well?"

I hugged him tightly, feeling grateful. "Thank you, Owen. Thank you for everything."

"You don't have to thank me, I am always ready to treat you like the queen you are!”

He is so sweet, God why did I end up with Victor? Tears streamed down my eyes. I know how I was treated by Victor and for the first time in a long time, I was treated like a queen.

"Luna, did I say something wrong? I am sorry, please can you not shed a tear? I never want to see you cry, it breaks my heart you know_”

"Owen, it's just tears of joy, it feels so good to be under your roof.”

Later in the day, He tried to ask me about my husband and why I was in the rain, but I begged him not to. I couldn't bear to think about it, not yet. I just wanted to savor this moment, this escape. He also wanted to know what happened to me all those years and how I got married, but right now I didn't want to talk about the past, not now.

Owen understood, and we spent the day lost in each other's eyes, our love rekindling like a flame. We laughed, we talked, we shared stories, and I felt alive again.

I looked at the mirror and I noticed how bright I had become all thanks to my first lover, my hope who made me so happy.

"Oh mine, you are so beautiful Luna, I am jealous already, I hate myself returning too late.” He looked sad, I know he is unhappy about the fact that I got married, I promised to wait for him but I broke the promise. He is holding back not questioning everything that happened because I told him I want to feel happy now I am with him.

Owen is protective of me and will never lay a finger on me, unlike Victor. When Victor finally signs the divorce papers then I will tell him everything.

"Don't worry Owen, you don't have to be jealous because you own my heart alone!”

"But you are married to another.”

I kept mute he brought it up again, I know he is jealous but I just want this moment to be about us. He took my hand. "Luna, I still love you," he said, his voice trembling. “I know it's crazy loving another man’s wife,but the truth remains I love you!”

My heart skipped a beat as he caressed my hair, our eyes got locked together, I felt butterflies in my stomach and the words escaped my mouth from my heart, "I still love you too, Owen."

Our lips met in a tender kiss, and we made love like we used to, like no time had passed at all. He was able to take away all the torture of sex Victor had given to me. He made me feel like a woman and for a long time, I haven't felt this way. Instead of feeling guilty I felt happy.

We created a lot of memories together and I understand the fact that we can't be seen together outside so we remained indoors. I wanted to know what was going on in his life and why he was in town but I couldn't stop enjoying the love moments with him.

I just couldn't wait for my lawyer to call, to tell me that Victor had signed the divorce papers. Only then could I truly be free, truly be with Owen, and go public with him and I hope his mother will love me as well.

For now, I just enjoyed the moment, the love we shared, and the promise of a new beginning.

I was home alone, Owen left for an important meeting and he told me no one knew of this place, it was his hideout.

My phone started ringing and it was from my mom, I didn't want to answer her phone calls but she called non stop.

My mother's voice was like a knife to my soul, cutting deep and twisting.

I took a deep breath and I answered the call and she yelled over the phone. I had to adjust the phone from my ear, so as not to get deaf.

"Luna, you foolish girl! What have you done? Divorcing Victor? He's the one who's been paying the bills, supporting you and Ezra! You're so ungrateful!"

Her words dripped with venom, and I felt my heart racing, my breath catching. I tried to speak, but she wouldn't let me. She has no idea what I have been through with Victor.

Victor and my mother are both my nightmare that lI want gone.

"If anything happens to Ezra, I'll never forgive you! You're so selfish, only thinking of yourself. Victor has taken Ezra, and now he can't be found! You've lost everything because of your stupid decision!"

The phone slipped from my trembling hands, and I felt like I was having a heart attack. Tears streamed down my face as I collapsed onto the couch, my world crashing around me.

I couldn't speak, couldn't breathe. I felt like I was suffocating, my heart racing uncontrollably as I gasped for air. Ezra, my little brother, my everything... taken by Victor? The thought was unbearable.

The thought of Victor's manipulative hands on him, using him as a pawn in his twisted game, I was consumed by fear, my mind racing with worst-case scenarios.