Her eyes widened for an instant before anger dawned upon her. Her day had been going perfectly well until the universe threw such a bad luck at her.Chris’ eyes widened. “Cara…” he muttered.She frowned. “Will your insurance cover the damages? It is quite much.” She ignored any attempt at a friendly conversation or even exchanging pleasantries.There was nothing pleasant about the situation.“What? Oh, yes, yes they will.” He responded with a half smile. “Where are you– where are you going?”“And why should that be your concern?” Her thin brow arched.“Cara, we haven't seen each other in a while, it's been almost year–”“--and I hoped it would be longer.” She interrupted him with a stern look on her face.He sighed. “It's been almost a year since we went back to finalize our divorce after the waiting period. You can't even be like, ‘long time no see’?”She scoffed a laugh and planted her hands on her hips. “And why do you think I would say that? Hello? We are like strangers to each ot
Cara's eyes locked with Romeo’s gentle gaze. She wondered if she was the only one being affected by their closeness.His eyes went back to her injury as he continued to tend to it and she was grateful he had looked away.She found herself wishing he hadn't though. If looking away was that easy for him then didn't it mean that he didn't feel any sort of connection whatsoever with her? A whole year and she was the only one feeling like that.“If you don't want to tell me what happened then it's fine,” he started with his eyes on her injury but then he suddenly stared into her eyes. “But next time, try not to visit the board with a bloody forehead, okay?”“I…” she stared into his green orbs. Clearing her throat, her senses finally washed in and she could complete her sentence. “I had an accident today.”His eyes widened. “Oh my goodness, are you okay? Why didn't you check in at the hospital? You should have called me.”“I was too distracted to even feel the pain from the cut.” She plainl
Later that night, after Cara went home for a change of clothes into something sexy that fit for a club, she got into Romeo’s car and they both drove down to SA club.A club known for big and influential people. There were several floors and vvip wards and surprisingly, Romeo had access to every room in the entire building. According to his confession.Sitting at the bar of the club, they both ordered whiskey neat and drank next to each other.“Okay,” Cara started. “To be honest, I'm so glad we had the lobsters instead. It was so amazing, like I had never had a lobster before.”“I feel you.” Romeo responded. “That place is top notch. I went there with my mom one time and I fell in love with the place. Everything they serve is amazing.”“It's beyond amazing.” She emphasized before letting out a chuckle.“Let's go there again soon.” His voice was gentle.Even with the crazy lights, she could still make out his handsome features and intoxicating smile. Boy would she love to get drunk on h
The wailing of a baby echoed through the house and Jessica sighed tiredly. She looked up at the time and realized it was already past twelve yet her husband was not back home.She went to her baby's room to attend to him while thinking about where he could be this time.Ever since she delivered, Chris had become ever so distant. While she was still pregnant, he had already started growing distant but not like ignoring her existence in the house completely like he was doing now.The way he treated her was like a slave who was only around to take care of the baby. Their own baby!He slept in a separate room and was never home. When he got home most nights, he was always drunk and ignored her.He hadn't touched her in months! She found herself worrying why she even married him. Maybe Cara didn't have a baby for him not because she couldn't but because she knew he would become like that.Cara's words came back to haunt every night for the past five months straight.Cara had always mention
Cara was silent. The drive to her apartment seemed longer than she thought. Yet the deafening silence prevailed without competition.On arriving at the entrance of her complex building, Romeo pulled the car to a stop and made to open the door to come down but Cara didn't budge.He stopped and turned to look at her, hands still clinging on to his seatbelt. “Carina?” He called her name softly. “Are you alright?”She turned to look at him, her eyes staring into the magic green orbs he called eyes. “Are you alright?” She threw the question back at him.His thick brow arched skyward. “What? What do you mean?”“Back there, you seemed… angry.” She hesitantly responded, not knowing the words to use and how to put them carefully with each other.His hands finally slipped away from his seatbelt as he relaxed into his seat with a silent sigh. “How could I be alright when he talked trash about you? And besides, what does he know about me to say that nonsense he said? Does he think everyone is lik
Cara threw on her clothes and shoes as she got ready for work. Her hair dangled in a ponytail behind her while a black skirt wrapped around her curves. A white long sleeved shirt over her shoulders with a black red bottom heel.As she reached for her bag, her phone started to ring and she felt anger dawn upon her as she saw the name Chris on the screen.She didn't know why she hadn't deleted his number after all these months.Taking a breath to calm herself down, she answered the call in a stern voice. “What is it?”“You still have my number saved on your phone.” He said with a calm tone that was highlighted by surprise.“Is that what you called to check?” She angrily questioned him. “Because if that's it, I want you to know that some of us are busy– too busy to be playing games–”“Your car is ready, would you like me to deliver it to your address?” Chris cut her off asking.She swallowed her anger and responded. “No, tell me where to pick it up and I'll be there.”“Okay,” he responde
Cara went to work in her car, trying to calm herself down before arriving at work. She had a conference meeting and she didn't want her bad mood to affect her business.She parked in the parking lot and remained there for more than a minute.‘What the hell did he take me for?’ She asked herself. ‘How dare he think I am miserable without him? The only reason I am feeling miserable is because I have been seeing him too much lately!’Chris really did think lowly of her. He had expected her to burst into tears and fall into his arms, apologizing for their divorce and kissing his feet in gratitude for wanting to give them a second chance.He refused to accept the fact that he was a terrible husband and a terrible person and that was what led to their divorce. He refused to take the blame for what he did wrong and expected her to fall at his feet and apologize.More importantly, he hated the fact that she was spending time with hot stuff--Romeo--and wanted her to apologize for cheating on h
Cara stared at her ex best friend in awe, her expression though remained unchanged. "What?" She asked confusedly. "Warn me? You came here to warn me?" Her eyes creased as she asked. "Yes, don't act so surprised, you ought to have expected this after the recent things you have done." Jessica confidently spoke.Cara's lips curved into a smirk, she crossed her arms below her breast and relaxed into her seat. "Go ahead and enlighten me on the recent things I've done. Go on, I'm waiting to hear your threats."Jessica was engulfed in rage at Cara's confidence in the situation but she refused to let it get to her. She believed Cara was trying to push her to the edge of her patience and she won't let her get her way."Cara Smith," Jessica positioned herself in a confident manner with her back straightened and head held high. "I understand how you must be feeling, yes, it might have been a year but it must feel like a few days to you.""What nonsense are you spewing from that wretched mouth
Anger caused her to clench her first till her nails dug into her skin yet she wore a smile on her face like she wasn't even bothered in the slightest way about what she had just witnessed."Alright, alright, you love each other, we get it." Rick rolled his eyes. "Can we just get on the freaking cruiser now? I've grown old while waiting for you guys.""Every time I look at these two, it makes me wanna barf." Andrew rolled his eyes as he said.They all started towards the cruiser while a few men walked over to their car and started unpacking their load.Camilla walked with her arms around Romeo and he placed an arm over her shoulder.He turned to look at Cara and smiled at her. "Let's go."She nodded and followed them. "Uhm but wait, Romeo?"Romeo stopped and Camilla next to him still hugged him tight, her head on his chest.Cara felt awkward to even have a conversation with him with the dark eyed woman around. She pointed at their bags, "our things... Uhm... Will they...?""Oh you don'
Everything about him was perfect. From his looks to his dressing and his smile and his hair. The way the words he spoke rolled off his tongue perfectly made it impossible to guess that he was Asian. Only his Indian last name and skin color gave him away.He stared back at her like someone who was interested in her. But how would she say it-- if need ever be-- that she was only drawn by his good looks but was truly interested in another man?She smiled softly and cleared her head of the thought. "I'll get going now but I'll see you there?""Yeah." He smiled. As she was about to walk away, he called out to her. "Hey, uh, do you think I could get your number?"She smiled.***Romeo sat in the driver's seat with a deep frown on his face. He had seen her walk in and expected her to have walked out a while ago when she noticed he wasn't there.Suddenly he asked himself. "What is wrong with you, Romeo? Why are you being so dramatic? Isn't this for the best?" His brow arched as he asked.He l
"You are the worst man-- no, the worst human to ever exist." She said to him."What?" He seemed confused by her sudden rude reply. "What are you...? Cara--""You useless son of a b*tch! What do you actually take me for? A cheap woman? You think I'll come crawling back to you because you bought me a car? A cheap car?!"Who told you it works like that Chris? Rather than apologizing, you just downgraded my life to the lowest level possible and you want me to do what? Tell you I love you and go back to you?"She scoffed a laugh. "I would rather eat sh*t than do that! No, I would rather jump in front of a car and then jump in front of a train and have them dump my body into the river where piranhas can eat me instead of going back to you!""Watch your tone Cara, I am being really open and generous with you here!" He barked. "So if this is a joke then you had better stop it because it is not funny.""Oh honey, it is far from funny." Cara stated. "You are a selfish jerk with the worst person
They all looked surprisedly at Romeo, even Andrew. Their sweet smiley boy was never one to curse like that.Cara took out her phone and responded hesitantly. "It's... It's Chris." She stared at the screen once more. "Wait, what? Why is he calling me?""That's what I'd like to know!" Romeo said sharply. "Does he take you for a fool or what? After leaving you like that, he needs to know it's the end of the story for both of you. Why the f*ck haven't you blocked his number anyway?"Her eyes were wide open. She didn't know why Romeo was so angry. She knew he disliked Chris. Anyone in their right state of mind would. But he never really said bad words out loud or lost his cool like that just at the mention of Chris."Uhm... Sorry?" She hesitantly responded. "Uhm... I'll just... I'll pick it up real quick and be right back with you. It seems I didn't make myself clear enough the last time we met." With a sigh, she picked the call and walked out of the mini mart.Romeo let out a sigh as he r
Cara stared at her reflection in the bathroom mirror, wondering when the courage to go back out would fill her up. Her reflection stared back at her and she let out a soft sigh.She kept asking herself, why would Romeo do something like that? It was caring, yes, but also quite embarrassing for her.How would she face him? How was she supposed to go back out there and pretend like she had only excused herself to powder her nose?How would he look at her now?She let out a sigh. "Maybe I can pretend to have a work emergency and then go back home to bury myself under my blanket for the rest of my life!" Another devastated sigh left her mouth.That would be no use because knowing Romeo, he wouldn't let her go."Alright!" She suddenly stood with her back straight and her chest forward. "There's nothing to be ashamed of about this! Own it! You're a woman and it happens! Obviously, Romeo being a sophisticated man will not make mentions of this or try to use it as a joke to embarrass you so t
Andrew smiled. "Thank you once again for your purchase, I can assure you that she will like-- no, love this! It is very modest and white signifies a cool and calm color.""Thank you for your help, I hope I haven't made you lose your trip?" Chris' brow arched."No but you will if you keep me here." Andrew laughed softly.Chris let out a soft chuckle. "Ah alright, have fun at your-- did you say cruiser? Well, have fun there.""Thank you once again." Without wasting any more time, Andrew got into his black Benz and drove away. "Someone more important than his own legally married wife?" He asked himself as he drummed softly with his fingers on the steering wheel. "If it's not his mother or sister then... He's such a jerk."His phone vibrated from the holder and he picked it up. "Didn't I connect this thing to the car?" He muttered the question to himself as he flashed a glance at the phone to see the caller. "Hey siri," he chanted."Uh huh?" Siri responded. "Connect my phone to the car.
"Okay then I guess it's a done deal." A tall brown haired man said with his pink lips spreading into a smile. "Pleasure being here today." He shook the hand of a fellow man. He squinted and sucked in air through his lips. "Is... Your boss okay, though? He seemed absent minded all through our discussion, like something terrible was bugging him.""Oh uh... Just thinking about ways to grow the company, that's all." The other man replied with a forced smile. His eyes darted towards his boss who wasn't too far away from them yet his mind was somewhere he could not even guess.Chris sat in his chair with a hand on his chin, lost in his own thoughts. He kept wondering, what was the perfect way to approach Cara without seeming proud? He couldn't just go over to her with a few thousand dollars and hand it to her.How about doing her a favor? Maybe he could buy her a new car since he crashed her own one."That is a perfect idea!" Chris suddenly exclaimed as he sprung to his feet.The others aro
Jessica laid on her bed with her tears trailing down her face. Her life was never as terrible as this. She had quit working due to her pregnancy and now that she had delivered, she was so busy taking care of her son that she didn't even think of getting a job.But wasn't that someone worth considering now? If she was busy with her work, she wouldn't have the time to think about her husband and be heartbroken.But who would want to hire a nursing mother?Sarah, Chris' mother, had a fashion house, maybe she wouldn't mind hiring her as an extra worker. It didn't really matter if the pay was small, she could get any money she needed from Chris anyway, but just a chance to leave home and breathe again.Raising herself to a sitting position, she sniffed and wiped her tears. The least she would do was to hire a baby sitter to take care of her son.She reached for a tissue and blew her nose before getting to her feet and leaving her room.She bumped into a cleaning lady and the lady bowed. "O
The cool rhythm of the breeze flowed through Cara's hair as they drove down the free road of Los Angeles city. The air had never felt any more fresh as Cara left the window winded down.Part of-- well most of-- the reasons she had left the window down was because her face kept burning red and the last thing she would want was for Romeo to see.He casted glances at her occasionally but didn't think to interrupt or start a conversation. She seemed to be enjoying the wind as it kept ruffling through her hair.Cara closed her eyes and listened to the wind, letting it calm her beating heart. But yet, her heart kept racing. Just a touch of the hand, yet her heart kept fluttering like it would fly out of her chest.The butterfly in her stomach kept flapping its wings without rest. 'Will you calm down?' She said in her mind to herself. 'Stop reading meaning to such little things!'Her eyes popped open in anger. She snapped her head to the side, casting a glance at Romeo.He was collectively c