Loving The Heartless Man

Chapter 21

Elara Pov

Liam was very angry when he found out what happened after I left the party. He wanted to confront Alexander at his house, but I quickly stopped him. Things might get worse if I let my friend confront the man at his house.

I thought he had already gone home, but when I entered my house, I saw him sitting in the living room watching television while waiting for me. He said he felt too lazy to go home, so he just waited for my return.

He immediately asked what happened at the party. I didn't intend to tell him what happened, but he would surely notice the scratch on my arm, so I had no choice but to confess everything to him.

"If I had been there, I would have definitely pulled the hair of that b***h who pushed you. And I might have punched Alexander too. Even though I'm gay, I might have become a man just to defend you."

I was touched by what Liam said last. I held him by the shoulder and squeezed slightly.

"Don't be mad, bestie. I didn't let them bully me because I gave Hannah a strong slap," I proudly told him.

"That's good then. Because the EN I know is brave and fierce even though she has social phobia," Liam said with a frown. "But your husband is really annoying. I thought he might fall for you and help you overcome your phobia. I never thought he would side with other women over you, his wife."

"What else can we expect? Of course, he'll side with other women because he hates me, right?"

"Ah, enough. I don't want that Alexander for you anymore. Never get close or befriend that man, okay?" he instructed me like a child.

"Yes, Sir, I este, Ma'am," I replied to him with a smile. Then I suddenly fell silent. Whether I admit it or not, I felt pain and disappointment in what Alexander did. Somehow, in my heart, I was hoping that Alexander's view would change while I was with him in the same house. But it didn't. His bad opinion of me only worsened.

Alexander Pov

After coming from the party, I went straight to Edzel's bar instead of going home. Hannah wanted me to take her home, but I declined and pretended that I had an important meeting with my friend, so I hurried to his bar. Although disappointed, Hannah didn't insist on me taking her home.

"You just came from a party where there's a lot of drinks and now here you are in our humble bar, drinking alone. Did you run out of wine at the party, so you came here?" Edzel jokingly said when he approached me.

"You're right. I ran out of wine at the party," I played along with his joke.

I came here to breathe. I can't understand why it suddenly feels like my chest is tightening at the thought of Elara and Dr. De Dios being together now. And they seem close to each other.

Based on Dr. De Dios's actions, I can say that he treats Elara especially. It seems like he secretly cherishes the woman. I wonder if my husband also likes her? Suddenly, I remembered how I felt when I danced with her. It was like butterflies were flying in my stomach while I was almost embracing her and dancing to distant music. I couldn't exactly explain the feeling I felt at that moment. I didn't want the music to end and wished we could just keep dancing. If Dr. De Dios hadn't approached us, I wouldn't have let go of Elara. Damn! It's the very first time I felt something like that for a woman. I must be crazy to feel something like that for that woman.

Even with Isabella, I didn't feel that kind of feeling. She only became my girlfriend after I discovered Elara's deception back then. That was the reason why I got close to her. I didn't even court her. One day, we just woke up realizing we were in a relationship. Only mutual understanding occurred. That's why I didn't have the chance to analyze my feelings for her. I was just used to being with her.

We often fought because she was spoiled and jealous. But she would quickly apologize to me, and I would forgive her right away. That's why we lasted for many years despite our on-and-off relationship.

"Hey! Bro? You're spacing out. What's happening?" My thoughts were suddenly interrupted when Edzel snapped his fingers in front of my face.

"Are you saying something?" I asked, then took a sip of the brandy in my glass.

"I said, what are you thinking about that seems so deep? I've been talking and you're not even listening. Did something happen at the party you attended?"

My wife? I secretly shook my head at the term I used for Elara. When did I start considering her my wife? Isn't it that every time we meet and talk, she always hears insults from me? Is that what is considered a wife?

"I'm sorry, bro. I was just thinking," I immediately apologized.

"Tell me. What happened at the party you attended?" It seems Edzel won't stop asking me until I answer his question. I took a deep breath before telling him what happened. "I think it's your fault, Alex. In my opinion about Elara, although I haven't met her again after graduation, I don't think she would just slap someone unless the person she slapped provoked her or hurt her. But based on your room, you sided with Hannah, so it's only natural for your wife to be angry with you," Edzel commented lengthily after hearing the story.

"Wife?" I slightly smirked, especially when I remembered that Dr. De Dios was with her at the party and how sweetly they danced together. "Is there a wife who goes to a party with another man instead of her husband? And you can't blame me for siding with Hannah because what I saw was Elara slapping Hannah."

Edzel shook his head at my response. "Why? Were you with your wife at the party? Wasn't it another woman too? So the game is only fair. And would you have brought her to the party if she wasn't with Dr. De Dios? No, right?"

"But—"

"And besides, don't you know what kind of attitude Hannah has? For sure, she started it all," Edzel interrupted what I was about to say.

"Okay fine. I was wrong to side with Hannah without even knowing who started what happened. But her being with another guy at the party is a different matter. If she wanted to attend a party, she should have told me. What if a guest recognized her and knew she was my wife? I will surely lose my face."

My friend gave me a suspicious look. A small smile played on the corner of his lips.

"Don't tell me you're jealous because Elara was with another guy? Do you already have feelings for her?" he asked, trying to catch me off guard.

"Of course not! I would never like that woman! Never!" I answered firmly. I didn't notice that my tone was too defensive, so the small smile at the corner of Edzel's lips suddenly widened until it turned into loud laughter as if he had discovered something amusing.