Let Me Go

Tristan could feel how Aurora treated him very gently. The woman's hands moved freely, caressing the neck, back, and down to the chest. When Aurora's lips greeted him, Tristan seemed to take it for granted. Don't protest, let alone refuse.

However, when his eyes were closed, trying to enjoy, a different taste suddenly bothered his senses. It was as if something was blocking him, as if he didn't feel right.

At first, Tristan tried to be nonchalant, but the feeling was getting more intense for some reason. Especially when Aurora began to deepen their kiss.

In full awareness, Tristan understood that Aurora was already filled with lust at that time. He could even see how the woman's eyes were already very misty and passionate. Her hands kept moving, trying to strip off the pajamas he had just buttoned.

When it was re-released, the woman's hand with a long neck grabbed her chest. Caressed it in a circular motion, immediately scooped it up, and squeezed it a little more complicated as if feeling exasperated.

It doesn't end there. Without letting go of her grip, Aurora led Tristan to lie down. She seemed very careful to find a comfortable position, maybe because she worried about the man's wound.

Until the moment their exposed skin touched each other, along with the movement of Aurora's hand that was about to pull off Tristan's pants, an image of Sophia's face immediately appeared in his mind. Tristan suddenly opened his eyes and blinked. In one move, the man pushed Aurora away from his body.

"Tristan, what are you doing?" shouted Aurora with great surprise. A little more of what she wanted will come true. She had longed for this body for a long time.

"No, Aurora. We can't do this." Tristan straightened up and then shook his head several times.

While Aurora, who didn't want to lose the opportunity, gently brought her hand back to caress Tristan's chest. Kissing him with a very soft and very sensual motion. Turning her face forward, trying to reach Tristan's lips but as quickly as the man in front of her turned away. He grabbed his clothes, then immediately stood up.

"You'd better get out soon, Aurora. It's getting late. Besides, I need to rest."

Aurora took a deep breath. Embarrassment immediately ran down her face as Tristan immediately refused what she wanted to do. Adjusting her clothes, she then stood up and walked out. It seemed that he had deliberately slammed the bedroom door due to her frustration mixed with disappointment because she had been humiliated by the man she loved so much.

***

Sophia, who was already in the room, immediately directed her feet to walk toward the closet. She grabbed the suitcase, then put some of her clothes in there. When it was enough, she opened another cupboard to get a shopper bag and whatever equipment she needed.

Sophia walked back to the dressing table to ensure that all her necessities had been entered. Then pulled the drawer, she took the jewelry box and opened it.

Sophia's hand reached out, this time towards the bag she was carrying. Take something there and then put the object along with his wedding ring in the jewelry box. The next second she seemed to tear a piece of paper, then wrote a message.

Sophia, with all the pain she felt, then got up. Out of the room and stepped very carefully for fear of running into other house residents. As soon as she got downstairs and was about to turn the lever on the main door, she was suddenly startled by the presence of Samanta, who was already behind him at some point. With great curiosity, the assistant rebuked then asked.

"Madam, where are you going at this time of night?"

Sophia turned around, taking a step forward towards the position where Samanta was standing. She pointed her index finger above his lips and asked her assistant to turn down the volume.

"I have to go, Samanta. I think it's about time I got out of this house."

Samanta immediately froze. Just a few hours ago, she had found the Madame in a happy state when discussing food. Why do you suddenly want to leave now?

"But, madam, what is it?" Samanta looks confused. "Why did Madam suddenly want to leave? Did something happen?"

Sophia, where she was standing, just shook her head. He took a deep breath, then answered again.

"I can't tell you. To be sure, I'm leaving my husband. Please cook a nice meal for him tomorrow morning.

"Madam---"

Samanta couldn't finish her sentence anymore when Sophia hugged her and hugged her tightly. A kind of farewell hug that ensured that she would never come back after that.

"I'll go first," Sophia whispered after breaking her arm.

"Do you need a driver? I can wake them right now. It's too dangerous to ---"

"Shh." Sophia immediately hissed. Put an end to the anxiety evident on er assistant's face.

"I can go by myself. Don't worry, Samanta. Now, I'll go first. After this, close and lock the door immediately."

With a heavy heart, Samanta obeyed her employer's request. As soon as Sophia was out of sight, she quickly closed and locked the door. The same thing is also done by security guarding the main gate. They could only obey orders when Sophia gave them orders. The woman asked to open the gate immediately without asking too much about where she was going this night.

Outside, from the other direction, a black Jeep Rubicon seemed to be waiting to pick it up, Edward's car, of course. Sophia deliberately called because she believed only the man could help her.

"Edward, were you asleep?" Sophia asked timidly. "No. I'm outside right now. But not with a woman, believe me," Edward assured him because he didn't want Sophia to think that way.

He was afraid that after what Nicholas said the other day, the woman would become ilfeel and then not believe him anymore. Strange indeed, even though he realized that Sophia had become someone's wife.

"I'm out playing billiards with Marvin, Sophia. What's wrong? Do you need my help?" the man then asked.

"I want you to pick me up right now at Tristan's house."

"To pick you up? Right now?" From the tone of his voice, the man on the other side seemed confused.

"Yes, right now. I beg you to come quickly. Don't ask too many questions. Later, when I meet you, I will tell you what you want to ask."

At that moment, Edward left his friend to pick up Sophia immediately. As soon as they arrived, the two seemed to leave immediately to get away from Tristan's residence. The two of them seemed to be silent in the car for a moment. Only the sweet voice of Daniel Bedingfield singing the song If You're Not the One could be heard from the music player accompanying their journey. Immediately, Sophia felt the lyrics that greeted her ears seem to describe what she was feeling right now.

"Sophia, are you sure you want to live in my apartment?"

The one who was asked immediately nodded without looking back. Her gaze was straight, preferring to pay attention to the road's lights.

"I can't go back to my apartment, let alone to my parents' house. I don't want to hurt them," she answered sadly.

"What happened? Why did you suddenly leave the house?"

Sophia was silent for a moment. She lowered her head, trying to steel herself so as not to cry in front of Edward. She must be strong. It's a shame to look weak in front of other people.

Edward, who sat next to her, looked confused because he felt ignored. Curious, he even pulled over and then stopped the car being driven.

"Sophia..." Edward called softly. "What's going on? If there's a problem, you can tell me. I'm ready to listen any time."

Sophia was still silent. She stayed in her position without wanting to share what she was feeling.

Meanwhile, Edward, already feeling hot, grabbed Sophia's cheeks. He nailed his eyes and asked the beautiful woman to look back at him.

"Please, Sophia. Is there anything? You're all right, aren't you?"

Right after the question left Edward's lips, at the exact second, Sophia burst into tears. The defense he had been trying to build up suddenly collapsed. Trying hard to be strong, the pain somehow shattered her heart.

"For God's sake, what happened?"

Edward grabbed Sophia's body and hugged the woman beside him tightly. Leaning the woman's head on his sturdy shoulder, he continued to ask. Edward was determined not to stop until she told him what had happened.

"Speak, Sophia, please. What's the matter? Did Tristan hurt you?" Stretching his arms, Edward again asked Sophia to look at him. "Tell me, what did Tristan do to you?"

Sophia took a deep breath. She was trying to regulate her emotions, which we're going up and down then. After feeling comfortable and confident, she slowly tried to answer.

"I can't go back to Tristan, Ed. He's hurt me."

"You mean?" Edward asked curiously. "Please tell me everything without it detracting a bit, Sophia. How can I help you if you're covering it up."

Wiping away the trail of tears on her cheeks, Sophia steeled herself again. She was trying to tell what She's been feeling.

"To be sure, from when I married Tristan, I didn't feel the slightest bit happy, Ed. Tristan often tortured me physically, verbally, and mentally. The man didn't hesitate to grab, grip, and even ask for his rights by force like I was a bitch. which he can use at any time."

Edward's eyes were successful. Don't ask how surprised he was to hear the truth Sophia had just told him. Before he had time to respond, the woman next to him resumed his story.

"I was so frustrated. I tried to end my life because I couldn't stand the pain. But after thinking about it, it's better if I fight or avenge Tristan's actions. At first, everything went according to my plan. Tristan did it. Until one night, he had an accident. I thought that after this incident, his attitude would change. He didn't. A few hours ago, I even caught him making out passionately with Aurora. Whether they made love or not, I don't know. It hurts, Ed. I'm sick of being treated like this."

Edward's jaw seemed to tighten. He felt a mixture of anger and disappointment.

"Let's go back to Tristan's house right now. Let me kill that man tonight."

When Edward was about to start the car engine, Sophia quickly pulled the key and put it away. This, of course, raises questions for Edward.

"Sophia, what's wrong? Are you going just to let Tristan go without replying? This is going too far, Sophia. Tristan can't be tolerated."

Sophia was crying again, shaking her head. Fear suddenly appeared when she saw a flash of anger shine clearly on Edward's two brown beads.

"No need, Ed. You don't have to get your hands dirty to hurt Tristan. Just take me away from him."

"But, Sophia---"

"Please." Sophia started crying again. "I beg of you. Take me to your place. I need a place to take shelter."

Edward then scooped his face roughly. Trying to hold back his emotions, he was soon forced to nod in agreement. Reaching out his hand, he gently wiped the tears falling down Sophia's cheeks again.

"Ok. Tonight I won't kill Tristan. But I can't promise I won't beat him tomorrow. Now, I'm taking you to my apartment. You can stay there however you like."

Edward took only 10 minutes to take Sophia from Kensington to One Hyde Park Penthouse, where she lives. Slowly and carefully, he led the woman from the VIP parking area to her room on the 15th floor.

Entering the apartment unit, Edward brought Sophia first to sit on the sofa in the living room. Meanwhile, he immediately pulled Sophia's black suitcase to the guest room there.

"Drink first. You could be dehydrated from crying all this time."

Edward, who had finished putting down the suitcase, immediately walked to the pantry. He took a glass of water and handed it to Sophia while sitting next to the woman.

"Thank you, Ed. I don't know how to repay you for all the good you've done so far."

Edward smiled, then didn't take long to reply to the woman in front of him.

"Say thank you. That's more than enough, Sophia. Besides, I've made it clear from the start that no matter what, if something happens to you, don't be shy or shy about asking me for help."

Sophia immediately nodded.

"That's why I trust living here with you more than living alone in my apartment. I'm sure Tristan will follow me there."

"What happened to you two? I was sure something must have gone wrong from the start until Tristan suddenly married you. I know who your husband is, Sophia. That's why I warned you several times," Edward said.

Sophia took another deep breath. Trying to find a comfortable position and then started talking. But, before the words left her lips, the woman threw her arms back at Edward. - again shedding tears as she tightly hugged the man in front of her.

"Cry until you are satisfied. Let go of any tightness, sadness, or irritation you might feel, Sophia, if you feel comfortable. Only then did you tell me what happened."

Edward could hear how the sound of the crying sounded at first so loud and so suffocating. In order to win over the woman he loved, Edward kept stroking Sophia's hair and back in turn. Trying to create a comfortable effect so that she wouldn't. continued to feel sad. Until soon the crying voice gradually disappeared followed by Sophia's voice which sounded low and began to tell a story.

"At first, I didn't know what caused Tristan to change suddenly. He used to be very sweet. But after marriage, he immediately tortured me and was even mercilessly rude to me. Tristan often insists on taking birth control pills, so I don't get pregnant with his child."

"Fuck!" Edward shrieked in anger. His hands were clenched into fists trying to keep his emotions from bursting. Just as Sophia had started, she had been driven almost mad like she was right now.

"This is too much, Sophia. You should just let me teach him a lesson! After all, what caused Tristan to behave like that? Besides, if you know he's mean to you, why didn't you just leave him, Sophia? Why?" whispered Edward. He couldn't understand what Sophia had just said.

"Because Tristan hates me, Ed." Edward's brow furrowed. But how come, Sophia? Why---"

"Because Tristan has a grudge against my family. He thinks Papa is the one responsible for the deaths of his parents."

"Huh?" Edward was getting more confused. Then slowly, Sophia began to tell the man the outline of what happened.