My Puppy Love (COMPLETED)

CHAPTER 16 - I really hate snakes!

I intentionally disregarded Alex's secretary and opened the door. Call it women's intuition. I really smell something fishy and stinky around here! 

As soon as the door swung open, I knew right away why his secretary is acting so weird. Why the hell not?! His boss is flirting with his assistant in the broad daylight, not to mention in his office. Of all people, with this b***h! The two seemed surprised but Alex was able to regain his composure right away while Carmela showed me her bitchy face which made my blood boil, even more, there's no trace of guilt on their faces, the b***h actually seemed proud! Alex stood up while Carmela remained seated as if I'm not around.

"I'm sorry sir, Ma'am Leila wanted to surprise you. I can't stop her." The secretary said apologetically. 

"It's okay Ms. Cruz, I'll handle it from here. You may go back to your table." Alex said in a dismissing voice to his secretary and gave her a reassuring smile.

"Okay sir."

As soon as the door closed, Alex's smile vanished. A gripped the paper bags tighter. How dare him to do this to me?!

"What are you doing here?" he asked in a serious voice. What shocked me most is the thought that he's actually showing Carmela how he's treating me. That our marriage is broken right from the beginning.

'Because I'm your wife you moron!' I wanted to say those words but I just can't. I can't find the courage to do so. I was embarrassed and hurt beyond measure. I want to cry but I cannot let this b***h have that satisfaction from me. No f*****g way! I swallowed all the emotions that built up in my throat. I raised my head and met his gaze.

"I wanted to eat with my husband, is that so bad?"

"You know that I'm busy." he said with an irritated voice. So I'm the one who's irritating now?

"Oh, I can clearly see that."

I said sarcastically while letting my eyes roam around the office then giving Carmela and Alex a disgusted look.

"You've never mentioned that you like exotic animals now." I said before giving Carmela an insulting smile. And just like that. Alex's eyes became a thin line. That pained me like hell. That mere insult could make him this mad? Does he care this much to this woman?

"You may finish your food Mela. Please excuse us first."

Then he walked towards me. Without a warning, he gripped my arm and dragged me towards his private room.

"Come here."

I wanted to hiss because of the physical pain he inflicts on my arm, but the emotional pain is much more painful. He only let go of my arm when he closed the door. The bags of food fell on the floor but none of us care even a bit.

"So you're going to embarrass me now huh? Inside my office for God's sake!"

"How about you? How about the embarrassment you're causing me for flirting with your assistant? I'm not dumb and so as the people around here!"

I wanted to burst out of anger!

"So eating lunch in my office is flirting now?"

"So you tell me, what's that all about?" I asked him challenging him.

"We're discussing something about work over lunch for God's sake Leila."

"Work?! You're laughing and deliberately touching each other, and it's work?! Why don't you just admit that you're flirting with that b***h! Are you cheating on me?"

"Are you serious right now?"

"I want to know, damn it! Is that the reason why you can't seem to forgive me regardless of how much I tried? Because you love her?"

I suddenly felt tired of waiting, of trying to figure out what's on his mind. I wanted to know. But I'm terrified at the same time. But I can't do this any longer. 

He didn't answer me. He walked towards the other corner of the room instead as if trying to move away as he slowly loses his patience.

"You're something really." he said in a soft voice but enough to reach my ears.

"Tell me! Don't you feel anything for me? Do you care for her now? Just tell me okay what you think, how you feel, damn it! I'm so tired of your mind games!"

I said almost shouting in hysteria. 

"You won't really stop, will you?"

He walked towards me again then stopped just inches away from me.

"Do you really want to know what I think huh? Well, listen carefully my dear wife! You're wrong. I do feel something for you. Do you know how I feel? I hate you! And you're right, I care for her. You know why? Because she saved me from your lies, from your wickedness! I regret marrying you and not her! Are you satisfied now?!"

I was not able to take that, my palm landed on his cheek. I slapped him so hard and I don't care anymore. I thought it would be less painful because I anticipated it, but I was wrong. Hearing it right from his mouth is much more painful. 

"If you hate this marriage so much, why push through with this then?"

Tears started to flow from my eyes. They won't stop no matter how I stop them. My heart was shattered into pieces.

"I'll stop here then, just make sure to be more discreet about your relationship with her. Just like you, I don't want to hurt our parents."

I dried my tears then left him there. I was half expecting that he would follow me, tell me that he's just mad and he didn't mean it, but no Alex came after me. What a pathetic life?

***

As soon as I reached home, I informed our housekeepers to fix the guest room. I can't stay in one room with him. I know he feels the same way. How could he stay in one room with the person he hates so much? He prefers Carmela right? 

They are hesitant in moving my thing at first because Alex might not like it, but I insisted. In the end, they can't do anything. I stayed in the guest room crying the whole night. The most pathetic thing is the fact that I missed him so much after all he has said. 

The next morning, I didn't bother to prepare anything for him. What for? I'm sure he won't even care.  I ate breakfast alone. I deliberately came down late. I eat dinner outside then go home late to make sure that I won't see him even for a bit. I don't want to see his face. The same scenario goes on for weeks now. His parents didn't ask anything about our weird set up and I am more than thankful for that. I don't know what to say if ever they would ask either.

It's Sunday and since I don't have to go to work, I decided to have an early jog I'm very confident that Alex will not be home since he's working even during weekends. He leaves the house at 7 am so by the time I reached home, he already left.

I was surprised when I entered the house and Alex's parents were preparing the table for breakfast. They usually have it on the farm.

"Hey Leila, join us for  breakfast."

Despite our situation, they still treat me nicely so I can't say no. Good thing, Alex is not there anymore.

"Sure mom, I'll just freshen up."

I had a quick shower the change into some comfortable clothes. I headed to the dining area right after. I can't keep them waiting.

"Good morning dad and mom." I greeted them then kissed their cheeks. 

"How about your husband, no good morning kiss?"

My heart almost jumped out of my chest upon hearing that baritone voice from the entrance of the dining area. I froze for seconds then I forced a smile. I don't want to make things awkward so I walked towards him. He's wearing walking shorts and a plain white shirt. Both of his hands were inside the pockets of his walking shorts while he comfortably leans on the dining area's entrance. He's not going to work?

"Good morning."

I forced myself to act normal in front of his parents since he's doing it as well. If he can do it, why can't I? I came closer to kiss him on the cheeks but he deliberately moved his head to meet my lips. My eyes almost pooped out my eyes suckets in disbelief. What is he playing at right now?!

"Sweet. Now that's a good morning babe."

I was stunned by all his actions. I certainly cannot follow.

"Come, we can't let them wait."

Then he held my hand dragging me towards the table. I'm still confused as hell.