Chapter 5 Stranger

Alisha’s POV

This morning, I received a piece of good news from Nova, “Alisha, I have sent your demo to a familiar music director, and he is interested in your work and invited us to talk the details today!”

“That’s terrific! Nova, thank you so much!” I hugged Nova in glee. I never expected that my work could be recognized by other so quickly.

“I did nothing. It’s your music that moves him! When he knew the composition comes from Theresa, he agreed to see us immediately. Alisha, you should thank yourself!”

I was afraid of reveal personal information, especially as a werewolf, so when I published my song or sold the copy right to others, I always used the name “Theresa”. By the way, I had several millions fans on twitter, and I thought this was one of the reason that the director would like to give me a chance.

We got to the director’s company and chatted with him. He had bought the copyright of my song and said that he would recommend me to sign me as a singer in his company. If everything went well, I would be able to become a singer and sing my song personally!

I was very happy to get this news. After getting out of his office, I hugged Nova warmly and thanked her for waiting for me.

“Nova, you can’t believe what he told me just now! He advised me to be a singer! And he will recommend me to his company!”

“That’s awesome! I know you can do it! You’re a born star!”

“Well, unlucky in love, lucky at career!”

“When it comes to this, will you regret to lose such a perfect man as your husband?”

I didn’t want to talk about that shit man now, so I replied coldly, “for me, he is less useful than a female vibrator.”

Suddenly, I felt dangerously as if some fierce beast was gazing me. I looked around and find nothing. I frowned and then said to Nova, “Sweetie, could you please give me a chance to invite you for lunch in return for your help?” 

“I think I couldn’t refuse this wonderful plan, but you need to wait for a while, I have to go to the bathroom.” Nova replied with a smile and then left.

I walked to the rest area and sat on the sofa. Suddenly, I felt a man standing before me. I raised my head and found it was Archie.

Why did he appear here? 

I didn’t want to talk with him now, so I looked away awkwardly and pretended that I didn’t see him.

But he asked me angrily though gritted teeth, “What’s the fucking are you talking about just now?”

I didn’t realize what he was saying until I saw his sullen face.

Oh, female vibrator! He had heard that!

“Do you need me to explain it clearly for you now? Fine, your performance on the bed is too suck! I prefer to use the masturba…”

Before I finished my words, Archie grabbed my arm and pulled me from the sofa, “Your mother fucking bull shit!”

“Loosen your hand! Or I will call the security to throw you out! This is the human world instead of your pack!”

“Well, you can have a try, I’d like to see who dare come here!”

“Archie! What the hell do you want to do? I am not your wife anymore! Let go of me!”

“Don’t give me your shoot! Tell me, what do you want to get this time? Does your uncle teach you this method? I hate your greedy appetite! Go back home with me right now before I get angry.”

I made strenuous efforts to forebear my tears. In his eyes, I was just a greedy gold digger.

I indeed usually asked for gifts from Archie, the Valentine's Day, my birthday, the Christmas… because I hope he could spend these holidays with me. He was very busy on the werewolf pack as well as the human world. I had to use this way to remind him that I was waiting for him at home.

I loved the valuable gifts, but what I really cared about was him, my husband.

He always looked down on my pack and me. Without the order from his grandma, it was impossible for me, a disable werewolf from a small and weak pack. 

My marriage to Archie was a mistake from the beginning. We were two completely different people who were brought together by the circumstances of life. Our relationship was nothing but a torture for both of us. I tried to make it work, but it was evident I ended in failure. I was tired of living in a state of constant frustration, anger, and sadness. I knew that the only way out of this misery was through a divorce. 

I gathered all my courage and confronted Archie. "Mr. Redner, you're overthoughtful. I am sorry to waste you two years. Now I’d like to give you freedom. I am not threatening you. I promise, as long as you have prepared the divorce ritual, I will attend it immediately! You needn’t do anything for Black Furies. Our marriage is a mistake, and I just want to correct it in time, for I don't want to see you anymore either." With those words, I felt a heavy weight lifting off my chest. I was free.

But as I turned to leave, Archie's expression caught me off guard. He seemed surprised, almost as if he didn't expect me to be so sure of my decision. I took that as my cue to leave and turned to run, tears streaming down my face. My vision blurred, and I didn't see the stranger who I was about to collide with.

"Ouch!" I cried as I hit a solid chest, and I braced myself for impact. But to my surprise, strong arms wrapped around me, catching me before I fell. I looked up to see a pair of deep blue eyes staring back at me. It was as if I had run into a hero who had come to rescue me.

"Are you okay?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

When he saw the tears on my face, he took a tissue to me with concern.

There was something about him that made me feel safe and secure, something that I had never felt with Archie.