HIS REVENGE OR LOVE? 4
It's been two days since the confrontation and Lance couldn't gain courage to go to his room that night
When he finally entered the next morning, he saw her curled on the bed in a very uncomfortable position moaning in pain.
He had moved near her and felt her burning with a fever.
Since yesterday he has been taking care of her like a perfect husband.
Adella had ignored him in the beginning but now it was getting too much for her.
Adella Snow
(Was it so easy for him to pretend as if nothing ever happened, and he had never accused me of killing my own best friend?)
Laurence Lin
Finish this soup fast and then you have to take the medicine. Fever is down now but we can't take risks.
He said while popping a tablet out and placing it on the tray.
She was looking at him without any emotions.
Adella Snow
Why are you doing all this?
She asked in a whisper, and he stopped, looking up at her. He had the audacity to look confused.
Adella Snow
Why are you pretending that you care about me?
She asked and his eyes softened.
Laurence Lin
I am not pretending Ella, I do care about you. I was angry, but I did always care about you.
He said in a soft voice, and she looked at him with the same emotionless face.
Adella Snow
Why now? There is no need for this now too.
She said and he shook his head.
Laurence Lin
There is. You are my wife and -
He was cut off by her humorless chuckle.
Adella Snow
Wife? You remember I am your wife? Thank God that your memory is fine. I thought that because of your girlfriend you forgot your 'wife'. But there is no need for this, you can go back to your girlfriend. Oh, sorry! Your Natalie.
he looked down in shame and said
Laurence Lin
I was lying, I wasn't talking to anyone that day. I just wanted to hurt you.
He heard her disbelieving laugh, and she uttered
Adella Snow
Really!? Well congratulations! You succeeded. By the way, is Natalie also a lie or-
She left the sentence hanging, and he looked at her confessing honestly
Laurence Lin
Natalie was real. She was my girlfriend, but we broke up before our marriage. I promise Ella after our marriage it has only been you
Adella Snow
And before marriage? We have been engaged for almost a month before our marriage
He looked down in guilt and shame and said
Laurence Lin
We were in contact. But she was trying to persuade me out of marriage and nothing else. But when we broke up it was over for good. She went back to London, and I Haven't contacted her since then and neither did she.
Adella looked away. There was silence for some time until he heard her whisper.
Adella Snow
Please leave me alone.
Adella Snow
Please, Laurence. I need to be alone. I'm tired, I am tired pretending to be happy. You have hurt me a lot. I left it thinking, it was your work frustration but you accused me of my own best friend's -
She choked back a sob and his heart constricted with guilt. How much he had hurt this innocent woman.
Laurence Lin
I am sorry. I know my sorry won't lessen your pain. I am ready to do anything to get your forgiveness and another chance. I really want to give us a chance Ella.
She continued to look away and just whispered.
Adella Snow
Please leave Laurence.
He sighed helplessly and got up.
Laurence Lin
Fine! I am going. But I'll come after sometime, and I want this finished and the tablets taken. And Yes, please don't cry. You'll get more sick. Take a rest.
He said softly and kissed her forehead before leaving her alone.
She slumped back tired and mumbled.
It took her three days to get well and get out of bed. All this while Laurence cared for her like a good husband. If she didn't want to see him he would look after her from afar.
His gestures touched her heart but she was still hurt.
Adella Snow
Why did you do this Laurence?...
I wish you were here Lance. Everything Would have been fine.
She wiped the tears that fell as she remembered him. She missed him.
It was his parents'anniversary after two weeks, and they were planning on throwing a party inviting all their family, relatives and friends.
Laurence was inviting his friends From London too. He was personally calling them all.
Adella never had any other real friend than Lance, so she did not invite anyone.
Time passed by, and the preparations were done. The house and the backyard was decorated for the event.
The guests started arriving, and the party started.
Everyone was enjoying it. Laurence and Adella were attending to the guests.
Adella was going towards the kitchen to check the preparations when she bumped into someone.
Adella Snow
Oh! I am so sorry.
She apologized with a smile and the girl smiled back waving it off.
Adella Snow
You need something?
She asked after noticing her rubbing her dress
Someone
Umm... yes actually I spilled juice on my dress. Can you show me the washroom?
She asked politely and Adella nodded asking her to follow her.
When the girl was done and came back out Adella asked her.
Adella Snow
Need anything else?
She shook her head and Adella looked at her trying to recognize her.
Adella Snow
I am sorry but I didn't recognize you.
The girl stuttered and answered nervously.
Natalie Sanders
Oh-umm-I-I am Laurence's friend from London. Natalie.
Adella froze. It was her. Her husband's ex-girlfriend. And now that she knew she observed how beautiful she actually was.
Almost an inch or two taller than her. Sharp beautiful nose and a perfect body.
But what she didn't know was that What Laurence felt for Natalie was attraction. Just attraction.
But what he felt for his wife ran deep within his heart. The feeling that is the strongest in the whole world, The feeling of love.
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Chronos
are you sure you were lying?
2024-02-19
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