I’m Just His Wife

“I … I’m sorry …” I could only say to him as I bent down.

I heard Roxanne sigh so I looked up and turned to her. Her tears were already dripping as she looks at me, pain was visible on her eyes. Seymour tapped him on the shoulder and sadness could be seen in his eyes but anger still prevailed.

“S-So … you … you were choosing him over us? We don’t want anything but to make you better? We’re your friends? was that so, Rigella?” Roxanne’s question was full of resentment as she cried.

I just closed my eyes sharply and averted my gaze. “I’m sorry …” I could only say.

Although I was weak, I stood up and supported Ivan to stand. I put one of his arms around my shoulder and held him by the waist.

I turned around and walked slowly. Ivan was a bit heavy but I forced myself to walk. Before I entered the house I looked at Roxanne and Seymour one last time. Roxanne was already sobbing as Seymour hugged her. I sighed and a tear dripped from my left eye.

I entered the house while Ivan was being supported and we walked towards the guest room downstairs. I knew I couldn’t afford to help him to our room so I just brought him here.

I laid him on the bed and saw that he had closed his eyes while frowning. I went to the cabinet here in the bedroom and picked up the first aid kit. When I got that I sat down next to him and took cotton, betadine, ointment and band aid.

I put betadine on the cotton and I gently rubbed it on his wound. He lost consciousness and I averted my eyes. Because of the depth of his gaze, it was as if he was digging into my whole being.

After I cleaned and treated his wound, I applied a band aid to it. I looked into his eyes and he was still staring at me. I took a deep breath and put away the things I used in the first aid kit.

I stood up and was about to come out when he grabbed my arm. My eyes widened as I looked at him as my lips parted.

“D-Don’t … Don’t leave me …” He said and it was as if someone touched my heart …

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Rigella’s POV

I woke up because of the sunlight I could see. I rolled my eyes and sat up in bed. I took a deep breath and looked at the wall clock.

My eyes widened when I saw it was ten o’clock in the morning. Oh my god! What time did I go to bed last night and wake up at noon?

I leaned against the headboard of the bed and swallowed when I realized I was in Ivan”s room with me. It”s also been a long time since I last got into it.

The last thing I remember was when he said “Don’t leave me” I never left him in the room and I watched him until he fell asleep. Maybe I fell asleep last night without realizing it.

But why am I here in our room? Did he pick me up to bring me here? My cheeks warmed at the thought.

I took a deep breath and I was shaken. I suddenly remembered what happened last night. How was this? I no longer have friends. I chose Ivan over them. Tsk, why do I have to choose?

I got up and made the bed then I took a towel and a dress. These were the clothes that my parents and Ivan’s parents gave me when we got married. Maybe it still fits me because I don’t think I gained weight. My body was still the same after seven years.

I went into the bathroom and started to take a shower. I chose lukewarm water for the shower. I shampooed my hair and applied conditioner. As I soaped up I gasped for breath. Make sure my child was at school. I didn’t even get him breakfast ready and taken care of.

After I took a shower I got dressed in the bathroom and after I came out I blew my hair. I combed my hair and checked my cellphone, I was hoping Roxanne or maybe Seymour had a message for me but I was so bitten on my lower lip when I didn’t receive a message from them. Mom had a message for me and there were many missed calls that rarely happened because Dad and I were too busy with business.

From: Mom

-Rigella, I think you’re not yet awake. I’ve been trying to call you for a couple of times but you don’t answer my calls. By the way, call me immediately once you read this. I have something to tell you, son. This was so important. Call me right away, please.

-end-

My forehead wrinkled. Does Mom have something important to say? What could that be?

I called him and he answered the call in just three rings.

“Hello, mom?” My introduction.

I heard her sigh on the other line. ‘thank God, you called me Rigella!” Aniya.

I swallowed before asking. “Mom, what do you say was important?”

I heard Mom sob so my eyes widened at the same time as my mouth gaped.

“Y-Your brother was imprisoned, Rigella. He was arrested earlier by the police for stealing a large amount of money from a company. My goodness, I didn’t know that he’s a member of a Mafia Organization! He did lots of illegal things ! ” He sobs promise.

I was stunned. I told Kuya before to stop doing illegal things but he would not listen to me. He wanted to be richer so he came to that point. But where will the wealth go if the money comes from illegal?

My tears rolled down my cheeks. Even though Kuya and I were not close, I love him. I feel sorry for Mom now, just in her voice on the phone she was crying too much. It’s dangerous, he still has heart disease.

I sigh. “Mom, calm down. That will be in your heart …” I reminded.

“Rigella please, son … come here to the **** police station. We need you here …” He said while my tears were dripping.

I bit my lower lip. “Yes … yes, I’m going there, mom. Wait for me …”

‘thank you, son. We really were lucky to have you …”

I smiled sparingly. “I’ll hang up. Wait for me, I’ll be there in no time.”

“Okay son, we’ll wait for you. I love you, Rigella Andrea …”

“I love you more, Mom. Bye.”

I dropped the call and immediately took my shoulder bag that was lying on the side table and slung it over my shoulder. Maybe Ivan brought it here to the bedroom last night too. I got up and got a pair of flat shoes, which was a good thing I didn’t wear at home. I only wore a simple cream -colored dress and cream -colored flats as well.

I was about to leave when the door opened and Ivan spat. My eyes widened, I didn’t expect him to be at home because he was already in the office at this time. He was wearing a half sleeve polo and simple pants.

He frowned at me so I averted my eyes. I just thought, if I were to act cold treatment on him would he do anything? Let’s see.

“Where were you going?” He asked so I looked at him.

“Why?” I said coldly while no expression was shown to him.

I saw that he was surprised and cast a spell before speaking. Because when I talk to him modestly or my voice was soft, maybe he was surprised by my behavior.

He sneezed. “A-Ah, nothing. I’m just asking to take you or maybe be with you …” He said so I was stunned.