A mixture of anger, frustration, and sadness surged within her. "Well then, die."
Sara ended the call abruptly. She blocked his number once more.
Unbeknownst to Sara, the weight of her few words would bear heavy consequences on Yohan, who was grappling with the turmoil of bipolar disorder.
As the call ended, a chilling silence enveloped Yohan's surroundings. The weight of Sara's words hung heavily in the air, echoing in his mind. The space around him felt suffocating, and the desperation to escape from the pain became overwhelming. His gaze wandered restlessly around the room. Then, a glint caught his attention – the gleam of a fruit knife nestled amidst a basket of fruits on the table. The knife seemed to beckon to him, a dark temptation that held a dangerous allure. With unsteady steps, Yohan moved towards the table. His palms were clammy, and he wiped his damp face with the back of his trembling hand. The weight of his anguish pressed down on him, each
It was around ten o'clock in the night when Kevin and Sara arrived at October villa. Kevin hadn't informed Sara about the incident, keeping her in the dark.Ryan was at the bar counter in the living room, nursing a drink and a cigarette. Upon seeing Kevin and Sara, he stubbed out his cigarette and approached them.Worried, Kevin inquired, "Where is he?"Ryan's voice was heavy, "He's in his room, unconscious. The doctor has come and bandaged his wrist, but he's lost a lot of blood. He's in a weak state."Sara, oblivious to the situation, asked hesitantly, "Wrist bandage?""He attempted suicide," Ryan revealed, and a wave of realization swept over Sara. She remembered the heated exchange she had with Yohan on the phone."You should go see him," Ryan suggested. Sara glanced at Kevin, seeking his approval. Observing her clenched fists, a sign of her stress, Kevin nodded.Sara rushed to the master bedroom, leaving Kevin standing there with
Inside the master bedroom, Sara Owen gently arranged the blanket around Yohan's form. He was in slumber.A soft sound signalled someone's entrance into the room. Turning around, she met Kevin's red-rimmed eyes. His hands were tucked into his pockets, and his intense gaze was fixed on Yohan's sleeping figure. Slowly, he approached, his eyes still clouded with shadows. His attention shifted to Yohan's bandaged wrist."How is he?" he inquired quietly."It took a lot to make him sleep after giving him the medicines," Sara replied."Let's go," Kevin stated, his grip on her wrist urging her to follow him. Sara offered no resistance; her place was beside her husband.The journey home was shrouded in silence, an unspoken understanding hanging in the air.Upon arriving home, Kevin stepped out of the car and strode straight to the villa, his determined pace leaving Sara watching his retreating figure. As she entered the bedroom, she found Kevin standi
As the morning light filtered into the room, Sara's eyes fluttered open, only to find Kevin already dressed and preparing for his day at the office. She sat up hesitantly, her gaze fixed on his back as he seemed engrossed in checking his emails on his mobile device. Before she could utter a word, his voice broke the silence."Go with the driver to October villa."Sara's lips parted as if to call out to him, but he swiftly left the room, his departure leaving her with a sense of unease.As Sara Owen stepped into the October villa, she found Yohan Dixon peacefully asleep. The soft creak of the door caught his attention, and his eyes fluttered open, immediately meeting hers. Relief seemed to wash over him, a heavy sigh escaping his lips.Sara's tender smile graced her lips as she greeted him, "Good morning." She walked over to the curtains, activating the remote control to let the morning light stream in. Yohan, weak from his ordeal, slowly rose from the bed
After Tom had finished dressing Yohan's wounds, he provided instructions, "These wounds will heal in a few days. Just take it easy, no strenuous activities. And don't forget your medicines."Sara assisted Yohan in taking his medicines, and then Tom turned to her, "Will you be around to look after him?"Sara nodded, "Yes, I'll be here.""That's good. He'll recover faster with someone taking care of him. I'll be back in the evening.""Thank you.”As soon as the nurse left, Yohan's gaze shifted to Sara.Tucking the blanket around him, Sara turned to leave, but he caught her wrist gently. She glanced at her wrist and then sat beside him."You need rest," she urged.Yohan's grip on her wrist remained firm, "I need you here."She sighed, "Yohan, I have work. I promise, I'll be back in the evening."He shook his head.She continued, "I have to go to the office. I promise I'll come back in lunchtime."
"I know you love me just as much as I love you. Why are you tormenting yourself?""Go to sleep, Yohan. I need to go back." She wiped her tears and started walking towards the villa. Yohan grabbed her wrist, stopping her with a desperate shout of "No," his grip firm."Let go of my hand, Yohan. Please..."He pulled her back into his embrace, burying his face in her neck."Why are you leaving? Huh? Don't you like how I touch you?""Don't do this, Yohan. Kevin must be waiting for me."He began pressing kisses onto her skin, his lips tracing along her exposed shoulder as he gently tugged off her coat."You're not going anywhere.""Yohan... I am Kevin's wife.""No...""Yohan, please... release me. Kevin...""Kevin, Kevin, Kevin!" He yelled wildly, causing her to tremble."Why are you so eager to go back to him? Do you enjoy getting fucked by him?"Sara froze, the reality of arguing with someone in a
"That's why I want to remain perpetually drunk. A chain smoker, rude and dangerous enough to send nature quaking with my anger.""You're good, Kevin. Why would you want to turn bad?""Because then maybe you could love me," he stated, his gaze locking onto hers. Sara felt herself freeze."If I became like Ricky, would you love me?"He grinned, then moved to lay on the bed. Staring at the chandelier, his face grew pale. Sara joined him, sitting at the edge of the bed, and he looked at her."I'm sorry, Sara. I can't be bad. I won't torment you like Ricky did, even if you don't return my love."Sara gripped his palm, lost for words.“Kevin…”Kevin shut his eyes."Today, I had sex with you without knowing your consent," he confessed, his voice weighed down by regret. "I couldn't bear the thought of you doing it with Ricky after our marriage, hidden from me. I'm not putting blame on you. Love can blur the li
Sara had decided to stay at October villa and work. In the afternoon, when Yohan napped after lunch and Tom was leaving after giving him medicines, Sara and Tom chatted."Thanks." She smiled.Tom nodded. "He was asking about you when he woke up. I was kinda lost, so I said you went to get the bouquet for him.""Nice save. At least he didn't freak out this time.""He's okay this time. As long as he's on those sleeping pills, he's manageable. The real challenge will be when he sleeps without them, and his sleep breaks any moment, and he starts looking for you.""I know that day's not far off. But I'm stuck with commitments.""I can't figure out these relationship things. Mr. Johnson is alright with you sticking around Mr. Dixon? Sorry, but how's that even possible?"Sara stared at the master bedroom door, her throat dry."I'll be back in the evening. Bye." Tom sighed, then left.Sara's phone rang, and she saw that it was K
Yohan flicked the ash from his cigarette into the tray and replied coldly, "You didn't remember anything from the orphanage, that's why I never wanted to tell you the truth."Sara Owen's heart tightened with fear.Could he be the boy she faintly recalled from her time at the orphanage?In an unexpected move, Sara embraced Yohan from behind. Yohan's movements froze, his hand suspended in mid-air, cigarette forgotten. He looked down at Sara's hands resting on his strong chest and swallowed hard.Tears streaming down, Sara sobbed, "You can't imagine how much I've longed for you. From my time at the orphanage, the only memory I have is of you. You shouldn't have hidden such a significant truth from me."Yohan discarded his cigarette in the ashtray and held her in his arms, resting his chin on top of her head."You were the only reason I stayed at that orphanage. After you vanished, I ran away from there and went searching for you like a man poss