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“Bad Husband”
Author by Natalie Ernison
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Diane has finally started to adapt to her work environment and she really enjoys working. In addition, Al/Alex is also more often outside the mansion. Al is on duty out of town for weeks or even months. However, Diane did not feel lonely at all, she actually felt very free and enjoyed life more.
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James also knew all this information, he also took the initiative to invite Diane to go to a meeting together.
“Mister. James, why isn't Mister. Joy with us?” Diane asked in surprise.
But James just kept quiet, then stepped towards Daine. James suddenly hugged Diane tightly.
“Mister. James, you...” Diane screamed.
“I love you, and will protect you from that demon man's snares.” James said and still didn't want to let go of his grip on Diane.
“Impossible, Sir..—” Diane struggled to free herself.
“I really understand how your suffering. Then slowly I will free you. You deserve to be happy, and not an object.” James firmly held Diane's hands.
“How can you do such a shameful thing to a married woman?” said Diane who was still very shocked.
“You're just pretending to be happy, you're not happy at all. You're just stuck in a marital status that doesn't have a clear direction.”
“Don't… stop…” Diane covered her ears with her palms, she didn't want to hear anything anymore.
“I've liked you for a long time and I know that feeling isn't just love, it's love.”
“I already have a husband, Mister there is no way!” Diane screamed increasingly breaking with herself.
“A husband who only sees you as an object! You are a woman who deserves to be happy. Your father and mother raised you, not to be hurt and abused!”
“Diane, listen to me! I will continue to chase you, until I can destroy that demonic man!”
“Impossible!” Diane ran outside and suddenly a rumbling in the sky was followed by a flash of lightning which scared Diane. James grabbed Diane's hands to return to James' resort room.
“Stop it, this is a very shameful act!” Diane screamed.
“Then how about this?” James held out his cell phone and showed a man and a woman hugging each other. The man was none other than her husband, the man she had always loved.
Diane trembled and lost her balance.
“Diane!” James quickly grabbed Diane's body. Of course it was very painful for Diane.
“This photo was just obtained, when Al was relaxing in the meeting area.” said James. This is true, because the shirt and pants Al was wearing were clothes when he left.
Diane wept bitterly, feeling very disappointed and devastated. Whatever the reason, it is not natural for a man who already has a wife.
“That's enough, don't be sad. That's the truth, you have to be stronger.”
“How can I continue my life ..” Diane's sobs broke, remembering all the rude behavior from Al. The pain was getting worse and worse for her.
“I will always be with you, whatever happens I will destroy that man.”
“I want to go home.. quickly ..” Diane sobbed who was unable to think clearly.
“Okay, but calm your mind first.”
“Stop Mister James, stop teasing me. Isn't it enough, Mister, to see my current state.”
“Right, I can't force my feelings. For now, I just have to be gentle and patient with my love in return.”
“I'm sorry, I got too carried away. I will wait and fight my way.” James said confidently.
But Diane still thinks that James only sees her as a big sister to him. That's what made James so close to her, Diane thought at the time.
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Diane returned to their residence with a broken heart. Diane couldn't think properly anymore, this was very painful. Someone who has promised allegiance both joy and sorrow with her, and now it's all just a promise.
Diane again cried sadly, remembering the photo of Alex with a woman.
Arghk! Diane screamed in grief, and suddenly her mother called.
Drrttt.. “Mom..”
Diane wiped her tears and tried to stay strong.
Diane: “Hello mom,”
Mother: “How are you there, are you well?”
Diane: “Yes, I'm healthy and happy ma'am.” Diane replied pitifully.
Mother: “Really? I'm also happy to hear that, because I see that you really enjoy your daily life there.” Said her mother and heard the sound of happy laughter from her mother.
Diane: “Thank you ma'am for your prayers..” Diane couldn't stand her crying and she had to keep it all to herself.
Mother: “Be happy when you're there, and don't think too much about something that doesn't necessarily happen.” Her mother's words seemed to know Diane's condition very well.
Because her mother knew very well the figure of her only child. Although Diane never knew Diane's condition after marrying Alex.
After talking, Diane opened her laptop again and continued her delayed work.
Diane's mood and feelings were so confused. A husband who she really trusted, was actually playing behind her back. Even choosing to separate is not a wise enough choice, because it will sacrifice both families. However, even choosing to stay was a very painful thing for Diane.
When he was out on duty, Alex rarely gave news to Diane. Al is getting colder, their domestic relationship seems to be just a marital status,
***
“xxx company”
Today, Diane is mostly silent and doesn't want to socialize much. It certainly became a concern for James.
Focusing on work, James interrupted Diane with his cell phone vibrating.
James: “This afternoon go with me. Don't worry, I'll take Joe. We will discuss business matters.” Said James, while continuing to look at Diane from behind the glass of his room.
Diane: “I have a meeting with the other employees,”
James: “I'll take care of everything, you just have to obey.”
Huhh.. “Is this man serious with his words..”
Diane still thinks everything will be fine, and still chooses to think positively.
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Diane followed what James said, as the highest boss where she works now.
“Good afternoon, Miss Diane, today we are going to a meeting.” Said Joe while inviting Diane to get into the car.
So as not to arouse suspicion, James used Joe as an excuse. As a good friend, Joe has no other choice, but to see the development of his best friend.
“What about the current job, is everything going well?” Joe asked the initiative to invite each other to chat.
“Well, I quite enjoyed it.” Diane replied kindly.
--“No wonder James is crazy about her, this woman is very friendly and charming. But, how can you get entangled in the trap of that terrible man .. “-- Joe thought.
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On the way to the meeting place, Versia, wife of Julio's brother, Al's cousin, saw Diane with Joe. With a deliberate action, Versia had time to capture the moment.
“Look how Al reacts, seeing his wife with another man. It's definitely going to be fun ..” Versia muttered with a sly smile.
From the start, Versia has shown an arrogant attitude towards Diane, she may feel jealous of the Caspian family's treatment of Diane. But he also knows that Al has a pretty severe temper.
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