[ Rain ]"Xavier?"I whispered under my breath."I thought aliens abducted you from the earth, dear friend." He walked inside the house, his eyes scanned me from top to bottom and from where I can observe him, a wave of relief washed over his expressions as he sees me."Hey," I pass him a weak smile yet avoid looking at him.He steps closer to me and halts just a few inches away, his strong cologne lingers around me."You have no idea how worried I was for you when you didn't respond to my texts and calls, Rain. You had your own differences with Nick but this isn't the wiser way to deal with the situation." He says and every word sinks my heart more with guilt.I indeed acted impulsively."I am sorry, Xavier. Please forgive me for my rudeness but I wasn't in a state to respond to anyone." My voice threatens to crack but I hold myself."I'll bring more coffee." Candace excuses herself from there to give us privacy to talk about my current equation with Nicholas.I squirm under his inte
[ Nicholas ]Everyone's life is on normal track, my parents are busy handling the business in my due absence and Nicole is having a good time touring Greece, my friends have been caught up in their own lives.Except for me.Ever since Rain left me alone in the stormy night, without giving me a chance to explain everything. She left an uneasy void in my heart. I know she has been staying with her friend rather than going back to our house or her parents', she chose to be quiet about our turbulent marriage. Only she can do this and it drowns me more into self pity. I feel different, I don't know this feeling but it's not letting me live at peace like I've been since we went on our honeymoon. It's weird, I felt lighter with Rain but now a constant heaviness burdens my heart. I never contacted Rose since I took the earliest flight back to home nor she tried to contact me but I have to settle my scores with Samual. I got to know from my sources that he will be attending the bidding of th
[ Nicholas ]"Wha...what did...you say?" I can't blink my eyes as his words numb my senses."Xav, what are you saying?" Mason asks the same in a shocked voice.Xavier slouches down on the chair and rubs his temple, the creases on his forehead confirm his words but I need to hear from him once again."I met her today. She's not good, Nick." He raises his head to look at him and the worry swirling in his eyes conveys the same, it stings me to think that Rain is suffering for my infidelity."Why did you hide it from me, Nick?" His words are laced in hurt and accusation,"You met Roselie and kissed her? Were you drunk or you still have feelings for her?" He asks arching his brows.I lower my gaze, I can't look into his eyes. He's right, I too find myself at a crossroad from where I am unable to decide whether I want to save my marriage or give Rose another chance. After returning from Switzerland, I investigated about her claims and I actually found Samuel's dirty involvement in her sudden
[ Nicholas ]"It's not Candace but me, Rain." I dare to say and in the next moment, she jolts up straight and her bloodshot eyes meet mine.When I observe her face closely in the dim light, I wish to throw myself out of the window. Her face has lost it's glow, she looks paler and thinner with bags under her eyes as heavy as the weight on my heart that shifted again on my chest as I stare into those lifeless and miserable orbs.I caused her great pain and suffering that a thousand apologies wouldn't compensate. I made her this way, I destroyed her. I screwed our beautiful bond which didn't need a definition.I tore her apart."Leave." She says coldly and it make me wince. She has always been warm and polite towards me."Please give me a chance to explain myself, Rain." I plead her through a whispered voice."I said leave, Mr. Blackwood. I don't want any explanation from you because you don't owe me one." She closes her eyes and hisses under her teeth."Call me, Nick or Nicholas. I am s
[ Rain ]Our ride back home was awfully quite. Nicholas tried to make some small conversations but I was too engrossed in my thoughts that I paid least attention on anything going around me.I have to fix my messed up life and I needed a much needed space from him to focus on what I actually want from him or my life. I know I'd be a bitch to cut him off slightly but it's for our own good.By the time, he parked the car in the garage, the rain has taken more fierce shape."I hate rain." He grumbles looking outside."I know you can never be fond of rain." I say in a teasing manner as we head our way to the main house."Is it a pun?" He narrows his eyes on me."Depends on your feelings,"I shrug my shoulders."I am sorry, Rain. I never meant to hurt you but I did and I regret it every single second I breathe." He looks guilty when he said it."I forgave you for that a long time ago, Nick and I was only talking about the rain, the process of precipitation in geographical terms." I say and
[ Rain ]"Wow, Xav, this place is amazing. It makes me alive. I mean I can have a direct view of the Central Park from here. I am speechless." I close my mouth with my palm."There are a lot more amazing places I can find for you, Rain. Just give me some time." Nicholas, who has been sulking and picking fights with Xavier, interrupts me."There's no need for it, Nick. I love this place and it fits in my budget. Xavier, what do you say?" I look over at Xavier who's leaning on the wall."I am glad you like it. I'd ask the broker to prepare the paperwork then."Xavier replies and walks upto us."I'll buy it and you don't have to do anything from here, Xav. You have already done a lot for my wife." Nicholas glares him hard, if it was ever possible for someone to be dead by words or glares, then Xavier would be a dead meat anytime.My wife! He actually emphasized on the word to deliver a warning message to Xavier.Woah! Nicholas is getting jealous. I should play this game a bit more to get
Note- Sorry guys for a late update. I was busy in some family functions and to update my exclusive book.[ Nicholas ]"Charmaine?"Both I and Xavier frowned at our over excited friend who was walking in our table's direction in a very sophisticated dress and six inches heels looking ready to go for a ramp walk. Well, she loves to look attractive and appealing all the time but it was too much for a muddy weather."Hey, guys, it's a surprise to find you both here after a long time." She said slipping beside me, avoiding Rain like she doesn't even exist."Hey, Char. I don't think you feel surprised, I mean we visit this place often. It just we have been busy for last few months. Anyways, how are you?" I ask her."You should have known if you answered my calls or text, Nick. You are changed now. Sometimes I feel like I don't know you anymore." She said in a disappointed tone."Ahem, Charmaine, what do you like to order as we already ordered for ourselves?" Xavier asked her to ease the ten
[ Rain ]"Rain, stop!" I hear Nicholas's pleading voice from behind as I was about to climb the stairs. I don't turn back as his face may force me to retreat from my decision of maintaining space between us until we sort out our differences."I am tired, Nick. Can we talk later?" I try to avoid having a conversation with him."No, we have to talk right now, Rain. I know you're only trying to distance yourself away from me and it kills me everytime with guilt of hurting you unintentionally. Please, for once listen to me. I promise I won't take much of your time." He pleads again.I am not a heartless person and definitely can't let my pride cloud my sensibile judgment.I slowly turn and come face to face with Nicholas whose dull face lit up instantly."Can we talk before we head to my parents' home?" He tucks on my wrist gently."In the porche?" I ask as I badly need some fresh air."No problem but I prefer the pool area." He says."Okay, then let's talk there." I gesture him to lead o