"Why?" He added sarcastically. “Have I unintentionally offended you? Because you only go with men who have money? So why don't you come home with me? I can offer you twenty times more than what he gives you. My two years of hard work could amount to more than that. Do you want to hear about it?"He could feel the burning anger washing over Vivian like angry waves. The car lurched as he drove over a pothole. It suddenly shut down no matter how many times he pressed the accelerator.Taking advantage of that opportunity, Vivian aggressively unfastened her seatbelt and pushed the door open, letting the cold rain hit her. Jaime watched her open the car door, he rushed out, disappointed but desperate not to let her escape."Where do you want to go?" He asked, hastily holding her arm.Vivian was startled. "Let go, Jaime.""I asked where are you going?" He raised his voice."Are you sure you want to know?" Vivian rolled her eyes threateningly. "That might hurt your childish feelings if I told
"I heard Hodja say that my debts have been paid off. Is that you?"Gritting his teeth, he lowered his gaze and couldn't even look at her because of the pain.That's right, he hunted those bastards. Vivian died, and guilt tortured him, so he paid her debt for her."That's why, Jaime, we should divorce so you can move on with your life," Vivian said. "Get rid of your ugly past, start over like you should have two years ago. I'm sorry for putting you through that. I feel even better that we met again this way. If I run into you again, I at least want to see you happy.”Jaime raised his head at the sound of an approaching car that soon pulled up to the side of the road. Through the window, he spots Jerry behind the wheel.Of course, he thought. Who else does Vivian call other than the guy who stole from her for two years? The man Vivian had been living with for the past two years.Anger welled up inside him as Vivian stepped out from under the awning, walking towards the car without even
Vivian's eyes looked towards Jaime then walked towards the door. What will she do? She doesn't want Jerry and his mother to see Jaime, another man, inside the apartment with her.She doesn't want his mother to think she's using the apartment as a means to meet men. She didn't want Jerry to think that she continued to hang out with Jaime outside of work as if they had something fishy going on.Jerry and his parents already know she broke up with Jaime - it's just that the two older people have never met the guy.Nervous, Vivian let go of Jaime's hand and walked towards the door. She'll tell them to come back later, even though that will make them suspicious. Before she could walk towards the door, she was pulled back by Jaime, his hand tightening around her arm."Where do you think you're going?" He asks."Open door." She gritted her teeth."Are not."Trying to pry his hands away, she said. "I have a guest, Jaime. Did your mother raise you to be so impolite?"Something flashed in his e
This became too much for Vivian to handle. She could say whatever she pleased if Jaime wasn't here, but she wasn't such a nice girl and everyone saw him as a villain. Would he be angry that she let them talk about him like that? Would he hate her more?When they finally finished eating, she felt discouraged by the fact that Jaime didn't say a word or get up to leave, which meant he was going to stay and show her up a storm that he repressing inside.Jerry's mother helps her wash dishes, organize the refrigerator, and put away food. After talking about her mother, she finally left with Jerry an hour later."I'll call you." She told him at the door. Feeling uneasy, he glanced behind her."Will you be okay?" he asked."Jerry, it's late. Let's go home." His mother urged then spoke. "Vivian, don't work too hard. I'm sorry if we interrupted your business with the president.""I know, get home safely." She said then turned back to Jerry. "I'll be fine. Don't worry.""Sorry, Vivian. I didn't
"Leave me alone," Vivian screamed fighting to push him away. Her elbow punched his chest and he held her in his arms. She bit his shoulder, pushing him away with all her strength.Seething with cataclysmic anger, Vivian wishes she could slap him instead of trying to take off her dress without her consent.She grabbed her purse from the bed and turned around to walk out. Grabbing the phone from the kitchen table, she put on her slippers and threw open the door. The first thing that came to her mind was to call Jerry and meet him to cut off Jaime.She closed the door, and a second later, the door opened again. Jaime angrily walks towards her, she runs away, looking for the door leading down the stairs.He was very worried today, maybe she will submit her resignation tomorrow when she goes to work. Jaime intends to push her to the brink of insane anger. Vivian was downstairs when Jaime grabbed her hand.“I told you to spend the day with me.” He reminded."Release." Vivian continued to sc
Her heart trembled with madness and pain as she listened to Jaime interrogate her aunt. He will get justice for Vivian, forcing Nelly to apologize for the abuse that Vivian and Ly Hodja endured."I don't think that's any of your business. Please go away." She ordered. "I won't tolerate rude guests.""I've looked through your bank records and over the past 13 years, you've been receiving quite a bit of money from an anonymous account, do you want to explain who that person is? And why did you get that money?”The woman's face was annoyed by him. "I'll call the police if you don't leave.""Go ahead, my lady." He was calm. "If you pick up the phone, I'll assume you're hiding something."The woman's face seemed scared, her hands clenched. "Do you need money?""I don't need money, my lady." Jaime remained completely indifferent and insisted. "According to the investigation, I know where the money came from and its purpose."Vivian's aunt was more stubborn than he thought.Holding his head
Jerry drives Vivian back to her apartment after she convinces him to buy her a few beers. Now she is drinking like there is no tomorrow."You have work tomorrow. I don't think this is the time to drink." He said then listened as she held back her sobs and shed tears again. "Why do you cry?"He hesitated before placing a comforting hand on her shoulder."It's okay, Vivian.""No OK." Vivian burst into tears. "Not alright."He could only hear her sobs. He always felt most helpless when Vivian cried. He didn't know what to say to make her feel better, he could just always be there. Sometimes he wondered what Jaime would do when she cried and if he knew, he would try to do the same. But Jaime is not here."What's up?" He asks. "You'll tire yourself out and get sick if you keep crying.""I feel very sorry." Her voice choked. "As for Hodja, for making him run away with me. He's a boy. They'll probably raise him and give him a better life.""What are you talking about?" Jerry frowned and aske
Like Vivian, the woman looked at him blankly. There was no reaction at all."For what she did, taking all the money you sent to Vivian and Hodja, and not looking for them when they ran away," Jaime explained. "I want to punish her."Turning away, still smiling sadly, the woman spoke. "Why punish her? Everything has happened, nothing can be changed.""Still can." He emphasized. "I can still make a difference.""That doesn't make me feel any better." She spoke quietly, her eyes looking far into the distance as if she wanted to fly up with the stars. "If you do that, Vivian won't come back to life."That day he swore to his father. For the rest of his life, Vivian was the only one and he was content with that. Right now... right now... he needs Vivian to mend his mother's heart, to turn Juke into the happy boy he once was, he needs her so he can withstand Luna's threat.If the marriage broke down, how could he face his father in the afterlife? Whatever thorn exists between him and Vivian