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“Bad Husband”
Author by Natalie Ernison
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Since Al's meeting with Sharon, Al has been outside more often. He was reluctant to return to their mansion. It seems, Al has started to feel comfortable with the love of his first love, Sharon.
“Alexavier and Diane's family mansion”
“Auntie, is Mr. James back yet?” Diane asked one of the mansion's maid.
“Looks like master is still not back, Madam.” The maid replied.
“Ah, well, thank you.” Said Diane who was getting restless.
“Where is my husband, why has it been almost a month and he hasn't returned home yet..” Diane muttered nervously.
In fact, every time Diane calls or sends messages, Al rarely returns calls or messages from Diane.
“Oh God, is my husband ..” Diane re-awakened herself from her over-thinking.
Unbeknownst to Diane, Al is actually enjoying his good times with Sharon, the first love he can't forget.
***
“City B”
Al now lives at Sharon's residence, because Sharon lives alone, that makes Al free to be there.
Of course, for men and women who love each other in the same house, it is possible to do things that are not indecent.
Well, right. Al and Sharon have often even almost every day have sex. Al seemed to have forgotten Diane as his wife. Then, Sharon's attitude became even more possessive, because she felt that Al loved Diane much more.
Al and Sharon openly go out together in the downtown area of B. Unbeknownst to them, James is also in the same city on a business trip.
“What..” James muttered, when he saw how intimate he was with a woman. He also captured every moment. James also ordered his men to investigate the woman who was with Al.
***
“City A”
It didn't take long for James to find what he was looking for. Identity and all about Sharon he got easily. In fact, all the stories of Al and Sharon's past are in James' hands.
James invites Diane to meet him, citing an important meeting. Because Diane no longer wants to have anything to do with James.
“Do you really like to lie to employees like this?” said Diane annoyed.
“Are you still going to be mad at me, after you've seen all this.” James brought out all the evidence of his investigation of Al and Sharon's relationship, even all the photos were there too..
Diane's whole body felt weak, and her hands were shaking violently. Diane sat limply on the sofa, her tears could not be contained anymore. Diane ended up crying uncontrollably there, the pain really hurt the reality she got today.
Because it was too deep to be disappointed and in pain.. Diane finally staggered, her chest felt so tight. However, James was by his side and hugged Diane who was stumbling.
“Everything will be fine, I promise you .. I will help you repay all the pain that bastard did to you .. “ said James with teary eyes. James held back the sadness he felt, where he had to see the woman he admired was at its lowest point.
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Diane lay on the bed, right in the area of James' villa.
James continued to sit awake, waiting for Diane to come back to senses.
Diane finally slowly opened her eyes, and saw James was sitting asleep. Without realizing it, the day had begun to twilight. The lights still weren't on, Diane was about to reach for the sacred lamp, but…
Grepp.. James hugged Diane and wrapped arms around Diane's waist. James' breath brushed against Diane's neck, Diane shuddered as James began to sniff.
“Master James, let me go!” Diane screamed, she struggled to free herself. But James's embrace grew tighter and James forced to fondle Diane.
“Mr. James!”
Bug! Diane kicked James' groin area and hit his pride ball. That of course made James howl in pain, as his hidden ball nearly burst.
“No matter what happens in my household, you shouldn't steal opportunities from me! All men are the same bastard!” Diane shrieked, then ran outside.
Diane ran towards the highway and stopped a taxi, to transport her back home.
“Sir!” Said some of James' subordinates.
“Let her calm down.. no need to chase her.” James said, trying to get up and recover his strength. Diane's kick was quite painful for James, and James just remembered, that Diane had been in a martial arts tournament.
James laughed alone while massaging his head, “I'm a fool who acted rashly ..” James muttered.
***
“City B”
Diane wonders not just stay silent, accept her fate. Diane was trying her best to find Alex and Sharon. Diane had been patient enough, for the past few months Alex had never returned to the mansion.
Diane is not a stupid and weak woman. Diane disguised her appearance, and tried to remain calm.
Finally, Diane found Sharon's coffee shop.
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“Sharon's Shop”
There is a nameplate written in front of the entrance and also without a nameplate in front of the shop.
The blood in Diane's body seemed to be boiling, but Diane wasn't going to be stupid this time. As a woman of self-respect, Diane would not tarnish her own name, by acting foolishly.
Diane was already sitting in the tavern, wearing a short wig and round glasses.
It was clear, Sharon had just come out from behind with Alex. The two of them look very affectionate and like a couple who are in love.
Diane captured all those moments on her cellphone, her body shaking. Diane couldn't hold back her sadness this time.
Drrttt… “Mr. James called…”
Diane just answered without speaking, meanwhile her eyes were already teary seeing Sharon standing watching every customer who came to her shop.
James: “I know you are a strong and intelligent woman. Just stay calm in the face of your problems, okay.” James said, but Diane didn't answer, and only tears were the witness of her current pain.
James: “Diane, I'll come pick you up...”
Diane: “No need. Thank you for helping me to find out everything..” Diane said, then ended their call.
Diane also walked away from Sharon's shop, after paying to the cashier. Diane's whole body felt very light, and she almost lost her balance.
***
“Caspian Family Residence Mansion”
Unable to stand Alex's betrayal, Diane came to see Mr. Caspian, with the intention of telling Mr. Caspian. At the same time, Diane runs into Julio, Alex's cousin.
“Diane!” Julio called out with a smiling face.
“Mister Julio.” Diane replied bringing Julio's smile. But Diane's eyes looked so puffy, because she kept crying all night and every day.
“What happened to you?” Julio asked, touching Diane's shoulders.
“I want to meet daddy ..” said Diane who could no longer hold back.
“Uncle just got back from chemo therapy, and it seems like he knows you and Alex are not on the right track.” Julio said, as if he was hiding something.
Diane was crying profusely in front of Julio. “Diane, what happened? Tell me? You have become my sister. Say..”
Diane looked into Julio's eyes, and the tears flowed even more. “Did Alex never come home again? And…” said Julio.
“Does Mr. Julio already know something.. say ..” Diane said.
“Please, whatever your problem is.. don't tell uncle. Uncle really can't, if you hear bad news from his children .. “ Julio pleaded.
“Alex had an affair with his ex-girlfriend… and Alex was already living with that woman…” after saying that, Diane almost stumbled. Disappointment, sadness is unstoppable.
“Its okay... I will help you.. for now, I hope you are more generous to accept this fact.. undo your intention to talk about this to uncle.”
“Diane!” Alex suddenly came with a face holding back annoyance.
Seeing Alex finally come, Diane hated it so much.
“Are you trying to kill daddy on purpose, huh!” Alex snapped.
“What... I...” Diane said surprised.
“I was out of town for the sake of our family, then because I wasn't home, you told daddy.. so childish.. you useless woman!” Alex snapped, then walked past Diane.
“Alex..” Diane was about to get angry, but Julio held it in.
“Stop Diane.. fighting here, it will only make things worse. Come in, and meet uncle well.” Said Julio.
Diane had to act like everything was fine, what's more, Caspian's family had started to corner her, due to Alex's lies.
What kind of husband is this Alex, already betrayed, now cornering Diane who is the victim of his bastard actions.
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