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And I did mind my damned business. I didn't speak again until we went home; I kept mute and folded my hands. I didn't even blink when we went shopping once more. This time, I didn't bother to watch him. I just sat on the cushion in each store and watched him as if there were nothing that I needed to do. With my legs crossed, I watched Miguel, who was speaking in low tones with the assistant. They occasionally glanced at me before they turned, and started whispering once more. Hmm.I hope he doesn't intend to sell me here. I glanced at the door, to check if I had a good chance of rushing to the door before any of them could catch up to me. “Let's go.” He took my hand in his and strode out of the store. I just followed him like a zombie. My bones ached, and I wanted nothing more but to lie on my comfortable bed, and sleep for eternity. God. Why did I even agree to follow him out of the house today? I glared at the back of his head.“Will you like to visit my office?” Miguel sudde
Miguel's POVThroughout the day, I was plagued with the feelings I got when Jewel hugged me. I can't tell why my mind got stuck with it. It drove me crazy, to the point that I couldn't even think well. All I had to do was sit idle, and my mind will conjure the scenes.“Sir, are you okay?” My secretary asked. Her voice startled me from the thoughts that had taken over my mind. I blinked, “I'm good.” I narrowed a glare at her. “Why did you ask?”“Well.....” She trailed off. I can see from the way her Adam's apple bobbled up and down, that she was afraid. “Get the work I asked for, done, okay?” I closed the file in front of me and stood from the chair I was sitting on.“Sir, are you leaving? It's not—”“Cancel all my plans for the day. I'm leaving early.” I shut my laptop and took my bag from the table. She blinked at me, probably surprised by my words. Aside from the times I took Jewel out, I've not left the office during office hours. I always work like a workaholic whose mind has
Jewel's POVDay sat opposite me on the cushion as we watched the women twirling on the dance floor. He was dressed in an emerald blue suit, which complemented his hair so well. The mask he had on was almost like mine. However, instead of the glitter on the butterfly, it had red tints as if there were blood splattered on it. “It has been ages since we met, don't you think?” Day asked as he took a sip of the beer he ordered. “Do you think so?” I took a sip of my water without looking at him. After the kiss on the roof, I vowed not to return here. However, Miguel's recent behaviour brought me here. Had he not started avoiding me the night ago, I wouldn't have attended the ball. Day was the cure. He always knows how to make me feel better. And that was what brought me here. “What's wrong? You look dull.” Day took another sip of his beer.“It's nothing. I was just lost in thoughts,” I shook my head. “It doesn't look like nothing, Butterfly.” He made me look up at him, “Tell me, is i
Miguel's POVSince Friday night, I've not gone home, and today is Sunday. I was supposed to be at home with my family, but here I was, working my arse off with my grumpy assistant who hasn't ceased complaining about how heartless I was. My phone rang as I sorted through my files.“Hello?” I picked it up without checking the caller ID.“When are you returning home? You've not been home since Friday.” Jewel said from the other end of the call.I blinked.Jewel was the last person I expected to get a call from. I guess she has started using the phone I got for her. “I've been busy with some last-minute work. I will return when I have everything finalized.” I pinched the bridge of my nose.“Do you need help? I don't have anything to do here, I can come and help you if it works for you, “Jewel offered.She sounded a little desperate. “No. I'm okay. You don't have to worry about me.” I sighed, “the work isn't cumbersome. I can take care of it quite fine.”“Okay?”She sounded as if she wan
Miguel's POVThroughout the day, my mind was solely on the thoughts of how to start a conversation with my wife when I reach home. It was a difficult thing for me because I'd never tried to start a conversation with her. I got down from my car and stared hard at my house. I had half the mind to turn back and return to my office, but I stood firm. I'm going to take my Secretary's advice. I will talk things out with my wife. It was the only way. I can't keep ignoring her all my life when it has gotten difficult to do that. Jewel and Star were whispering like they normally do when I walked into the house. Most times, I don't get what they discuss that always gets them invested. Immediately they saw me, they hastily rose from the couch they were sitting on. The expression of guilt on their faces made me suspicious.They looked like kids who were found with their hands in a cookie jar. “What's wrong? Why are your faces like this?” I scowled at them. “Oh, we were just discussing the n
Jewel's POV“Miguel?” I ran after him. “What's wrong?” He turned to look at me. “Do you need anything?” “No, I….” I glanced down.Truth be told, I don't even know why I called him. I just did that, without thinking. “What's wrong?” He took a step towards me. “Are you alright?”“Yes, I'm good.” I nodded, “it's just—”He ruffled my hair. “It's okay.” He gently tucked my hair behind my left ear. “It's only a dinner party.” “Okay.” I nodded with my head bowed, to hide the red tints on my cheeks. “Let's go, it's time for dinner.”*******All through the night, my mind kept on repeating the scene on the balcony. The more I thought about it, the more it seemed like I conjured Miguel right out of my thoughts. My husband was never this caring. He always avoids contact with me. The only exception was the night he got drunk and the day we went shopping. He hasn't had sex with me for weeks, and that has been troubling me for a long time. Could it be that he has gotten tired of me? But that
Star left earlier for her classes, while I was left with my husband, whose mood swings have become more confusing than that of a woman. I don't know what he's thinking. And neither am I aware of what he's trying to achieve by getting closer to me. I'm afraid that should he continue that way, I will end up falling for him.There are no two ways about that, as my heart is already beating at the thoughts of his touch. I'm smitten by my husband's smile. I walked towards the swimming pool as I tried not to show how nervous I was.It was an hour to noon, and Sly decided it was time already. I wore the only two pieces I got when I was still in school but never had the chance to put them on. Before this, I only sat next to the pool, with my legs dipped in the water as I read my books. I've never swum in it, and I never would have, had Miguel not asked me to swim with him.Swimming brought back memories of my days in high school. That was why I never attempted it after I got married. I checke
Miguel's POVI gaped at her exposed neck, as I continued to dry her hair. It wasn't easy for me to do that, with the way she kept on nodding and shivering. Though she was leaning on the lounge chair, she couldn't keep her head in place.“Can't you keep your head in a place? Must you nod?” I furrowed my brows at her. Though her hair was a bit dry, I had to be certain it was dry, to prevent her from catching a cold. She shivered but didn't answer my questions. “Are you cold? Do you wish to rest in the house?” I leaned down to whisper.She didn't reply to my words, and that got me curious. “Jewel? Did you hear my question?” I dropped the towel and moved in front of her. “What's wrong? Did you—”Oh, she's asleep. I lightly touched her shoulders, but she didn't stir. She kept on sleeping like a baby. “Seems that I will take you up to your room.”I gently carried her up from the chair.She sighed in her sleep but didn't wake. I carried her towards the house as I made certain not to bum