Chapter 105

"Good morning, Mr. Hallagan. Do you already have what I asked for?!" Dihanna asked once in the lawyer's office.

“Yes, Mrs Dihanna. Are you sure about this?"

"Nope. I'm not sure, but I know it's what's best for everyone. I don't want to be a hindrance to anyone anymore," she said as tears threatened to well up in her eyes.

Hallagan handed her a folder, she took it and without further ado, left her lawyer's office.

Once inside her car, she placed the folder on the passenger seat and burst into tears. She vented all that pain, for not being loved by the man she adored. She knew that Dominik would never dare leave her, not because he truly loved her, but because it was his way of thanking her for so many years of dedication and dedication. However, she didn't want that. She didn't want crumbs, she didn't want anyone's leftovers. She was aware that she couldn't condemn her happiness and summarize it as a loveless marriage. He picked up the folder and began flipping through its contents. Tears fell in torrents.

There it remained for a few minutes draining all the unrequited love.

Arriving at his house, he went straight to the kitchen. I needed to drink water, before taking the next step.

"Mrs. Dihanna. He is okay?" Her housekeeper's voice surprised her.

"Yes, I'm fine Bertha. It's just an allergy,” Dihanna answered quickly.

"Would you like me to make you some tea?"

"Yes please. Is Dominic at home?"

"Yes ma'am, she asked me to tell you that I was waiting for you in her study."

"Thanks Berta, I'll go see him."

"I'll bring up the tea right away."

Dihanna walked up the stairs with her heart in her hand. He reached the door of the study and stopped to get some air. As he was about to enter, he noticed that Dominik was chatting on the phone with someone...

"…yes, of course, I'm leaving everything organized. All that remains is for Ewald to speak with those from the federation to set the date for the press conference and announce my retirement" silence. "Yes. I'll take Aháva to see her mother.” Silence. Imagine that after almost two months Samantha shows up. It's a miracle! I still can't believe it.” Silence. Yes. I'm very happy, it's like a dream" silence again "We leave the day after tomorrow for Egypt. Dihanna? Dihanna felt a pang at the sound of her name. She hasn't arrived, but as soon as she arrives I'll ask her if she wants to come with me.” Long silence. Yes Karol, you know better than anyone. I still love her, and I don't think I'll ever stop loving her.” Another silence. I know, I know I'm married, but that has nothing to do with how I feel about Samantha.” Silence. "I am not playing with anyone. I have always been sincere. I want Dihanna, but I have never stopped loving Samantha. We talk later Karol. I need to make a couple more calls.

Listening to that conversation ended up breaking Dihanna's heart.

He waited a few seconds behind the door. He took a deep breath and decided to go in to end once and for all that farce in which he lived.

"Go ahead," he said, without taking his eyes off his computer screen.

Dihanna entered and walked over to where her husband was.

"Oh! You arrived! Where were you?" he look around. "And Abraham?" he ask.

“Abraham wanted to go see your mother. He stayed with her. I'll go look for him in the afternoon. Berta told me you wanted to see me.

"Yes. I need to talk to you about something related to Aháva".

"What's wrong with her?" Dihanna snapped.

"I promised to take her to Egypt as soon as I finished putting my affairs in order."

"And when do you plan to leave?" Dihanna's sharp tone made Dominik uncomfortable.

"Actually, he wanted us all to go." You, Abraham, Ahava and me. We would leave the day after tomorrow. Do you agree? He got up from his seat and walked over to Dihanna. What do you say? It'll only be a couple of days.

They both remained silent.

Dihanna had to do her best not to cry at that blue gaze.

'Dominik…' Dihanna's voice began to tremble, 'the times we've had together have been wonderful. I have loved every second by your side. But I can not anymore. I give up." A few tears came to the fore. I love you with all my soul and I want you to be really happy —he continued speaking, as his voice was breaking. He put the folder on the desk —And you're not going to find that happiness with me.

"What are you talking about? What's that? Dominik looked at the folder on his desk.

"Your freedom, your ticket to happiness," she said simply, and ran out of the study.

She hurried down the stairs and got into his car.

She didn't want to be there for another second, she didn't want to show herself devastated in front of the man who gave her the best years of her life, even if they were an illusion. He put the car in gear and drove away.

Dominik froze, looking at the folder on the desk.

I did not understand anything.

After almost a minute, he reacted. He took the folder and checked it. Seeing what it contained, he felt more confused. Apparently the same lawyer who married them was now divorcing them. There was also a letter, written in Dihanna's own handwriting:

“Dear Dominik, this may be the most difficult letter that I will have to write in my life, but I am not able to say it to your face without collapsing and drowning in tears caused by this terrible pain that I feel, understanding that I never You will love the way I love you. It no longer makes sense for me to continue fighting against the current, clinging to false hopes of something that will never happen. I was always aware of what you felt for her, but I tried to fool myself, thinking that in time you would forget her. However, not even when you thought I had died, were you able to overcome that feeling and move on, by my side. I don't want to be next to a man who only sees me as a good woman or out of gratitude. I want someone who loves me with the same intensity that you love Samantha. I deserve that, and you know it. I do not intend to continue being selfish, condemning you to be with me only out of commitment or the sense of responsibility of being a good father. I don't intend to be like most women, who prefer to sacrifice their own happiness, as long as their children don't lose their father figure. It's not fair to you or me. I know you love me and respect me, but that's not enough. I long for passion, dedication, true love... and I will never get that from you. I'm leaving you free, Dominik, so that you can be happy with the only woman who has been able to arouse so many feelings in you.

With love, Dihanna.

Dominik put the letter aside, picked up his cell phone, and dialed the number of the lawyer's office.

"Office of Mr. Hallagan. What I can help?" A woman answered.

This is Dominik Weigand speaking. Put me in touch with the lawyer, please. It is urgent.

"Immediately Mr...

After a few seconds.

"Dominik?" How can I help you? Hallagan asks from the other side of the line.

“Dihanna just handed me some documents. He wants to divorce me,” Dominik snaps.

"I'm so sorry, Dominic. I just did what she asked me to.

"Why you did not tell me anything?

"I didn't want to get involved in a matter that doesn't concern me.

"I didn't know she wasn't happy with me anymore."

"Really, Dominic? Mr. Hallagan had the luxury of calling him on a first-name basis, because Dominik had asked him to do so. But it was something very obvious. Ever since you learned of Aháva's existence, you put your wife aside. She told me everything, Dominik. He told me that your attitude these last few days was going from bad to worse. He said that he didn't want to be a hindrance anymore and that for all the love he felt for you, he preferred to let you go. She knows that you will never stop loving that woman. But that you wouldn't be able to end your marriage either, because, in a way, you feel obliged to be with her, out of gratitude. Do yourself a favor and do her a favor. Make the right decision. Neither you nor she deserve something halfway.