shuhaige
Despite the Efforts
To Love You Again, My Husband
Chapter 91: Despite the Efforts Jackson’s POV
My assistant bowed his head at me, smiling politely. It was already night, and I didn’t expect that time flies faster. I sighed, nodding my head at him. Upon standing up, I felt a presence before the door. My assistant looked at me knowing who the person behind the door was.
I really can’t stop her from pestering me, can I?
“Let her in.” I waved my hand, making do with what she will tell me later on.
My assistant agreed, opening the door, and allowing the lady inside. Elisa smiled at me, waving her hand. It almost felt like she was greeting me like we were close friends.
I frowned at her odd actions.
“What are you doing?”
She widely grinned at me, pulled another seat across me, and sat on it. “How was your night, Jackson?”
I paused, recalling that I was the one who broke my relationship with Airina. I felt my eyes drooping with sadness, yet I tried not to show it whether unintentionally or not.
“What are you doing in here? I am sure we have no prior engagement with each other.” I looked at the emptied plates in front of me, tilting my head at her in confusion.
“What do you mean? I came here because I missed you, why?”
I darkly frowned at her, “And so?”
She laughed at me as if easing the tension. “Why are you pulling a long face? I didn’t show up for the whole day yet you were ungrateful that I showed up in front of you. Why are you… so harsh to me?”
I scoffed at her. “You knew well why I don’t want to be with you.”
Her face paled, speechless at what I stated. I don’t know why somehow I felt better when I severed my relationship with Airina. Surely, focusing on what we actually want was better. So then in the future, we’ll be better spouses for one another even if we don’t end up together.
“But I am sure you have broken your relationship with her because we’re engaged now.”
“We were never engaged, keep that in mind.” I disapproved, sighing, and stood up, “I have some things to take care of. I’ll take my leave.”
“Wait, Jackson! Won’t you spend a longer time with me?”
“My time isn’t worth wasting on someone who used their power just so they will secure an engagement with the person they fancy,” I warned her, “Fortunately, you gave me a reason to start disliking you as well.”
When I was about to turn away, she suddenly grabbed my hand and asked. “As well? Are you talking about your infidelity with Nicole, that model?”
My frown darkened. “Whatever the situation in the past, present, or even in the future, I hope you’ll stay away. Because I don’t know what I might do to you.” After breaking up with Airina, I didn’t know how the hell I returned to my house. I was in a mess and lying on the bed last night felt torment, a punishment worse than a lifetime imprisonment and even a beheading. I felt so empty and drained as if the energy that I had instantly disappeared when I saw Airina’s skepticism about me.
The way she hesitated, and the manner she spoke towards me all screamed that she doesn’t trust me.
“What about Airina? You’re cruel to me but you’re gentle towards her? Are you not even tired that she always pushed you away?”
“My affairs, I will deal with them personally,” I seriously scanned her from her head down to her heels, “While you stay where you belong and stop hindering into my life. It’s simply irritating.”Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.
I don’t have the energy to smile at people. For I knew that the reason for my smiles had left and it felt like it had been years ago. I can’t seem to put a smile on my face. Somehow, I just want to lie on the bed and close my eyes.
Hence after waking up in this dream, I’d return to my normal self.
“Are you also loyal to me? You’re engaged with Matthew, but I didn’t ask you about it because I knew… I knew you wouldn’t do that,” I sadly chuckled, “Well, enough of this. We’re not really for each other. I am late and she was too early to love me. We’re just not on the same timeline.”
The food that tasted too fulfilling and washed my starvation felt like a hassle to do, more so to cook and prep all the ingredients. Airina was the only person I wanted to cook for. I love how her eyes smile in delight albeit her effort of covering them up with her mocking words.
Going to the company and looking forward to the night to come so I could visit her house felt another suffering. It was painful the anguish I felt because we were done was so much I couldn’t even bring myself to cry.
I wanted to be with her but she kept on doubting me.
I can’t prove myself enough because I lack the evidence and assurance she all needs.
“But I like you so…”