CHAP 2

I did not realize that I had fallen asleep looking back. It was past one o'clock in the afternoon when I woke up.

I started tidying up the room before taking a shower and fixing myself up.

I stared at myself in the mirror.

'Back to your old life, Azaia.'

I thought and took a deep breath. I slowly went out and felt the house.

I couldn't hear any noise, maybe my husband had left.

I went down and went to the kitchen to prepare a food, but I was dumbfounded when I found a lots of alcohol in the fridge instead.

I have no option in the end, but to go back in my room and decided to buy some stocks.

I didn't even bother to get dressed because all my clothes are long sleeves. Just different colors and designs.

I left the house and waited for a taxi to board. Soon there was a taxi so I stopped it immediately.

"Manong at the Manzato Mall," I politely said to the driver when I entered the car.

"Okay, Maam," he replied and started driving.

I adjusted my seat and just focused my eyes on the road. A few seconds had passed when I accidentally found something in the windshield.

I smiled bitterly, then slowly closed my eyes.

That car. That plate number.

'Yeah, welcome back Azaia.'

I sarcastically mumbled in my mind.

'Back to be being guarded.'

I just ignored what I saw. Although I was able to leave the house freely, his staff followed me. This is normal for me because that is exactly what he has been doing since we were married.

I started shopping for household items. Food, personal belongings and more.

When I was satisfied with the shopping, I lined up at the counter. I was on the third spot when I remembered to buy something.

Napkin!

I slapped my forehead and just shook. I turned my back and was a little taken aback when I found a man.

His eyes were on the cellphone, he was holding while leaning against his cart.

In a few seconds I was able to immediately analyze his appearance. He is tall, has a dark brown skin tone, has a pointed nose and I can also see his relatively long lashes. He slowly turned his gaze to me, maybe he did feel my stare.

He raised his brow while looking at me blankly. There I seemed to wake up and faintly weakened.

"Brother, can you take care of my cart? I forgot to include something in my purchase, I'll just take it. I'll be fast," I speak calmly.

His mouth dropped open a little as he looked at me.

Is he mute?

Maybe the Lord is not really giving the world a perfect creature.

"I'll be back," I said sparingly then left to go to the section where the pads are.

Like I said, I was in a hurry to get back after I got what I needed. My forehead furrowed when I didn't see the man I asked for. Anxiety covered my face when I noticed that my cart was gone too!

"Maam, here," a cashier next to me called to my attention.

Curiously, I approached her. I just noticed that my cart went there and currently on vouching.

I took a deep breath then thought of the man.

Maybe he brought my cart in the next line when he saw it available.

'The mute is gentleman.' I shrugged and said in my mind, then just smiled.

When the cashier finished, I saw that my total purchase was 1.7k+ so I took my wallet and took some bills.

My forehead furrowed again when she removed the receipt from the machine and put it in my box without even telling me about my total bill.

Assuming that the woman just forgot what to do, I was the one who reminded her.

"Miss, how much will I pay?" I said cautiously, afraid that I might offend her.

"It's okay, Maam. You don't have to pay anymore," she said politely with a smile.

"Huh? Is there an ongoing promo? Did I win?" I was stunned.

The cashier lady shook softly as she remained smiling.

"Sir paid everything you bought," she stated.

Sir?

"You mean, the mute guy?" I ask her.

She frowned and shook his head softly.

"Huh? Then who is it?" I asked more.

"Sir Man--"

The woman could not continue what she was about to say when a man approached me.

"Maam, Sir Bjorn is sending you home," he said formally.

He's Bjorn people. Mang Ramir, the one who has always followed me wherever I have been since. He's at the age of 50+ to sum up.

Because of what he said I was immediately attacked by fear.

"O-okay," I stammered in response.

What did I do this time?

Bjorn's guard was the one who voluntarily took what I bought and then looked at me.

I already know what that means. I could do nothing but follow him on the walk.

We went to the parking lot and got in the car. We had a quiet flight back home.

My hand began to sweat as we made our way home. Mang Ramir got out of the car first and took in  my stuffs .

'Calm Azaia.'

Maybe he just wants to talk to you.

I tried to calm myself before getting out of the car and entered the house.

I found Bjorn in the living room as he sat on the couch. He was holding a glass that contained alcohol and was looking at me, coldly.

"Where have you been?" it’s a question, but I felt the threat in his voice if I make a wrong answer.

"I-I bought s-stocks at the mall," I answered.

I put my hand on my back and then pinched it occasionally.

I heard him smirked before putting his drink on the table. He stood up then walked slowly towards me.

Like the usual, my hands began to tremble at the approach of his presence.

"Ahh!"

I couldn't help but scream when he pulled my hair.

"You just arrived and you're already flirting. Are you that  itchy, Azaia?" lowly, but full of restraint he said.

My eyes began to water. I don't know if it was because of the painful twisting of my hair or the word he left out.

"Bjorn please let me go. I don't know what you're saying. I just bought some stocks." I pleaded.

He gripped my jaw tightly. I winced in pain but can't do anything.

"Azaia, I already warned  you but then you still met a man right away ?! Do you really want to ruin your child's life ?!" he burst in anger.

"N-no, no, no. Please don't hurt Rafael. Don't hurt our child please Bjorn. It's just me, I will accept all the pain you will give. Do not hurt our child." I cried pleadingly despite the tension and then he held my jaw firmly.

"SO STOP FUCKING ANOTHER MAN!" he shouted and gave me a punch in my stomach.

I fell to the floor while catching my stomach where he punched me.

"Fvckyou! Be thankful and I continued the marriage even though I was disgusted at  you!" he shouted again then kicked me to hit the back of my thigh.

I just twisted and did nothing but accept his pain.

"You beast! Whore! Flirt! Bitch!" he said one after another then kicked me again to hit my back.

I was overwhelmed when he bent down and pulled my hair again then faced it to him.

"I will never show you your child" he said then slapped me hard before finally leaving the house.

I cried in silent while still lying on the floor.

I cried for a few minutes before deciding to stand up and forced myself to walk upstairs.

I lay on the bed and stared blankly at the ceiling.

Why has my life been like this?

Why is there nothing left for me because of the mistake I made?

I slowly closed my eyes when the words my husband had left earlier came back.

"Fvckyou! Be thankful and I continued the marriage even though I was disgusted at  you!"

I smiled bitterly. Yeah, that sounds pretty crap to me. I did not know that it will be the beginning of my hellish life.

"You beast! Whore! Flirt! Bitch!"

Do I deserve it?

Yeah, Azaia. You deserve it.

Even if I turned it upside down, It's the truth.

"I will never show you your child"

I slowly opened my eyes  and bit the lower part of my lip to not cry again.

It's been 5years. It has been five years since I gave birth to him. Five years, I have not seen him.

I never had a chance to see him, hold him or feed him. Bjorn immediately hid him from me after I gave birth.

Is this really how severe the punishment for my sin must have been?

I got up and went to the drawers. Trying to find something sharp. I gave out a small smile when I saw a cutter in one of its drawers.

I lifted the sleeve of my dress.

I'm tired ..

I am tired of my life ..

I said mentally and slit my wrist.

I felt satisfied seeing my blood stream out in my wrist.

I'm tired yet scared of dying ..