JADE
As the soft hues of dawn painted my room, I gradually opened my eyes, greeted by the gentle morning light. A lingering smile graced my lips, the memories of last night flooding my mind. Luciano and I actually had sex last night!
We made love throughout the entire night and I loved it so much. There was an aching soreness in between my thighs but all I could think about was the passionate dance we entangled ourselves in.
The sheets still held the warmth of our entwined bodies, and the subtle scent of his cologne lingered in the air, a tangible reminder of our shared passion. I reached out, expecting to find him beside me, but the space was empty – he had already ventured into the day before my eyes met the morning!
A deep sigh escaped my lips and I used the sheets of my bed to cover myself up as the fact that I was stark naked began dawning me.
Luciano saw me naked. My cheeks began to go bright pink and I giggled to myself.
“Moron. You should be fussing that he left before you could wake” I scolded myself.
His cologne filled my nostrils and I found myself wishing we could be cuddled together in the room instead of him rushing off to God knows where.
Well it was work though. I know he has some important issues to handle and staying in bed will not help in anyway.
I reveled in the vivid recollections of our shared moments. The way his fingers traced patterns on my skin, the echoes of moanings that resonated in the quiet hours of the night, and the whispered promises that lingered in the room.
Oh Fuck. I miss him so much.
I can’t believe I was ready to hand him out to that woman, Valerie. Well not anymore.
I’d fight for this marriage even if it means I have to kill myself whilst trying.
My steps were tottering and unsteady the moment they touched the bare cold tiles. I walked stark naked to the bathroom, the soreness in between my thighs increasing.
It actually hurts now, like real bad. I wonder why I never felt this pain earlier.
Thirty minutes into the shower and I was already done. The hot water soothed my skin and relaxed my bones, quenching the soreness that plagued me.
I was all dressed up so quickly, scrutinizing myself in the vanity mirror. Today I think I’ll do a bit of shopping for myself. I need to make sure my husband eyes stayes on me and me alone.
A knock resounded through the walls of the room and Elizabeth walked in, offering me a slight bow.
I did not need to tell her anything, the radiating joy and beaming smile on my face was a testament to the fact that our plan worked.
Clearing her throat, she announced, “Signora breakfast is ready down stairs”
“Let us get going then shall we?” I tittered, stepping out before her.
“How was your night signora?” Elizabeth asked as we walked through the hallways.
“Splendid Elizabeth” I smiled back at her. She nodded, “Oh I can notice it quite all right signora”.
Breakfast was quite simple today, just as I had hoped. The dinning table housed omelettes, toast, orange juice and some chicken nuggets.
I pulled out a chair, eating to my fill whilst my mind continuously went back to Luciano.
Five minutes into breakfast, a guard came walking briskly towards me.
“You have a guest signora” he informed.
A guest?
Who could that be?
I do not have any friends in Equador so who would actually pay me a visit? Or maybe it was one of Luciano’s acquaintances who came here to look for him.
“Let the person in” I gave my consent. Not too long, the guard came back in with Valerie trudging behind.
Wait Valerie!?
My eyes widened and I dropped my cutleries at once. What does that sneaky bitch wants this time!? Threatening me over the phone wasn’t enough for her so she wants to do so in person?
“Leave us” I ordered every staff close by.
The air inside had become heated as I shot her dagger glares. My lips twisted and I walked towards her, exerting an air of confidence. “What do you want this time? You came to threaten me in person and hurl vile words at me?” I taunted her.
“No. I came to do the exact opposite. Will you not offer me a seat though? Or you want us discussing while we stand?”
Damn she was saucy.
“No. I only offer my hospitality to those whom I care for. I care for a total stranger more than I even care for you so you better start talking” I denied her request.
Valerie took in a deep intake of breath, “This is hard for me too but I just have to do this and you aren’t making it any easier” she gritted.
My brows furrowed in confusion, “What?”
“I no longer want your husband Jade” she confessed. My jaws dropped to the ground and for a split second, I forgot how to breathe. I could only stare at Valerie like a dummy, her words ringing repeatedly in my head.
Am I dreaming?
“Are you serious?!” I exclaimed. This was a dream come true!
“Yes I am. I no longer want to marry him. You can keep him. He is forever yours” Valerie said, no emotion across her face.
Was this another trick of hers? Still doubting her words, I asked her, “What made you change your mind? This is so sudden. I mean the other day you literally called to insult me over the phone because of your desire to get him and now you are renouncing your desire over my husband. That is hard to believe”
“Because I finally came to terms with the fact that for some reason he is obsessed with you and no matter how much I try to make him love me even if it is just a little, Luciano would never love me” Valerie smiled darkly. Her smiles gave me a cold chill.
“I love Luciano Jade. I still very much love him. Even probably more than you do. I can do anything for him. But he doesn’t feel the same way. It’s hard to come to terms with that but that is the bitter truth. I can’t keep on fighting to win him over forever. It might never actually happen but at least I can make him happy by calling off this wedding” she added, her words felt so sincere.
Unrequited love is so hard to deal with.
“Valerie, thank you for actually realising all these. Your desire for Luciano was breaking our marriage. And I felt the most hurt because I had never in my life offended you so it was a mystery as to why you were trying to destroy my marriage.
Honestly thank you for doing this. You would meet someone some day that loves you for who you are ok” my tone was comforting and calm.
Valerie gave a weak smile and nodded, ” Hopefully. And do not worry, because of the undying love I have for Luciano, I’d convince my brother into assisting him in any way that he can in his mafia”
Undying love? Really? I wanted to yell out to her that she is making flirty remarks about my own husband in my own presence but I suppressed the urge and flashed her a smile.
“I’ll take my leave now”
I watched her go, a renewed sense of hope forming within me.
God thank you!
Now I can not wait to inform Luciano about this good news once he comes back!