I wear my cap so no one can recognize me. I walked out first to the fruit section since Gale loves fruits and vegetables so much. Living with him made my tummy puff a little since he was one of the great chefs in New York.
I slowly pushed my cart towards it when someone bumps his cart at my back. I got angrier. Who was the careless person to hit me on my butt? I furiously looked back and about to shout at him because of his recklessness when I realized that this man looks familiar. He froze also to see me. Our eyes met and I can’t hide the fact that I still feel the same even many years had passed. I should be slapped him and choke him to die but why couldn’t do it now? I could hear the loud sounds of my heartbeat through my ears. I was blinded by my deepest love for him. He destroyed and left me broken.
I just got back from my senses when he called my name. My new name.
” Greta, is that you?”, he asked me with his surprised look.
I quickly bent my head to cover my face from anyone. I won’t cause any scenes here. I simply nod my head and smiled at him.
“You’re Kent, right? My husband’s brother?”, I said trying not to act like Lucy in front of him. If he found out that I’m only faking my identity, our plan won’t work.
I can see in his eyes that he’s talking to Lucy.
” Yeah, yes. We met at the party, right? Ahm, can I ask you something?”, he said while looking into my eyes.
It’s a bit awkward to look at him too so I’m not even looking directly at his beautiful eyes.
“What is it? I’m in a hurry so can you tell me now?”, I said while looking at my wristwatch.
He walked closer and hastily hold my hands. I tried to let go but he cupped it hard.
” Tell me if you’re not Lucy and I won’t bother you anymore. Please, I know it’s you, Lucy. I’m sorry and I miss you.” He said like crazy.
“What are you doing? I’m not Lucy and I don’t even know that girl you’re talking about! Am I look cheap to you, Mr. Stone? Get off me. I’m not Lucy whoever she was!”, I said while struggling from his grip.
I shouted so everyone notices us. He quickly set my arms free and finally, he went back to his senses.
” I’m so sorry. I may go!”, Kent left me as I took a deep breath to calm myself.
I could feel the damp in my eyes but tried to hold it.
I won’t cry anymore and I won’t be coming back as Lucy Mason ever even in my death.
Lucy POV
I almost forgot what I need to buy for groceries because of the sudden presence of Kent. I tried to act cool in front of him but deep inside, I have torn apart, broken into pieces, helpless, and damaged. He’s the one who made my life miserable. If he didn’t hit in me, fooled and betrayed me, everything is perfect even he’s not with me. Yes, I admit, I trusted him with my life and it’s the biggest mistake made in my life.
I saw him walking away with guilt in his eyes. He should feel how to lose loved ones since he took our child away from me. He has no idea that the contract made by his wife about adopting Austin was fake. He’s a total asshole.
I shook my head and take a deep breath to vanished all the memories I had with him five years ago. I was so crazy and blinded to everything by loving him back then. Call me bitch, fool, imbecile, and dumb but I was too young and in love back then.
“Wake up, Lucy. You’re now Greta and what matters for you right now is to take revenge!”, I murmured as I made my way to the ice cream section.
A sweet smile painted on my lips when I remember how I and my son accidentally met here. When I saw him crying and to make him stop, I bought him an ice cream. If I had known that he was Austin, maybe I gave my warm and tight hugs to him. I’m a mom and nothing can change that.
I took three containers of cookies and cream and mango ice cream for Gale and me. Cookies and Cream were his favorite while mine was mango flavor. I went to the vegetable area after when someone tapped my shoulder.
I looked back and saw Gale following me.
” What are you doing here? If they saw me talking to you, they will rush to ask me.” I said while pulling an aghast look at him.
He giggled and help me pulling the cart.