He missed her. If he hadnt come here on purpose, he might never see her again.

Albert slowly made his way over and took a seat across her without aword.

Turning to the restaurant owner, he said, Bring us more food and tossin a bottle of sake.

The man nodded and got ready.

He was sharp. Seeing the place wasnt crowded, he decided to close up shop, giving Albert and Jessie some privacy. Hed heard the rumors about the two and now he could clearly see the love in their eyes.

He was sure they were crazy about each other.

Jessie and Albert sat together at a table.

She was as cool as a cucumber. She looked down and asked, What are you doing here? We agreed not to see each other or talk.

With that, she started to leave.

She was scared. She didnt want anything to do with Albert anymore.

But as she stood, his hand reached out for hers, but then quickly pulled back. He looked at her and said softly, Lets grab a bite together now that we ran into each other! Jessie shook her head, still intending to leave.

But Albert wasnt having it. He murmured, Its just one meal. I wont hassle you! And you barely ate. Are you sure youre not hungry? She knew the drill. He wouldnt cut her loose till they finished eating.

She slumped back down, quiet as a mouse.

When the dishes arrived, the owner tossed in some barbecue, knowing Albert was into.

They both sat in silence.

Jessie zoned out, while Albert quietly seasoned the meat on the grill.

He was a thoughtful guy.

Back when they were together, it had always been him catering to her during meals.

Even though they were no longer together now, some habits just died hard.

Things were still different now though. She used to chow down on barbecue like it was going out of style. Scared of packing on pounds, every time they had hit a barbecue joint, shed make him do some workouts with her after, swearing it kept the pounds off.

And on those nights, shed be real frisky.

Albert had been around the block but every time with her, it was like paradise

But now, facing him, Jessie wasnt feeling it at all.

Albert slid the grilled meat over to her plate.

Dig in! Youve been slimming down! She stayed silent and just nibbled quietly. He was starving but all he cared about was making sure she was fed. He was thoughtful and all. Come on, eat up! Isnt this your favorite? Finally, Jessie set her chopsticks down.

She looked up at him and spoke gently. Albert, can you relax? Youre a married man. Isnt it kind of weird to be so attentive to another woman? She gestured to the spread on the table. We shouldnt even be sitting here together! Finally losing her appetite and her patience, she got up to go.

Albert sat there, watching her go, the sound of her steps fading away.

Maybe he had been too hasty Or maybe he just missed her. Before he knew it, he was up and grabbing her hand, pushing her against the nearest wall. She tried to push back but he held her firm. Then he lifted her chin and planted a kis on her before she could say a word.

He kised her fiercely.

He couldnt help it. Ever since he had tied the knot, he hadnt touched his wife, nor did he feel like fooling around with other women.

But when he saw Jessie, he lost control.

His body was screaming for her! Their clothes were all over the place. In the silent restaurant, all they could hear was their own heavy breathing.

His kis heated up even more.

Then came a sharp smack and Alberts face took a hit.

The romantic vibe between them vanished.

He snapped out of it. Ignoring the sting on his cheek, he turned to see the woman in his arms shrinking against the wall, avoiding his gaze, clearly embarrassed.

Alberts heart sank.

He straightened out her clothes as she trembled, tears streaming down her face. She muttered, Am I just a plaything to you? Do you think you can have your way with me anywhere and anytime you ‘want?

His voice was rough with pain. Hesitantly, he leaned his head against her shoulder, breathing softly. After a moment, he whispered

Atleast then, no one would be there to judge them just for wanting to hold each other.

Their relationship was now frowned upon and deemed unacceptable by society mostly because he was a married man.

Jessie lifted her head slightly. After regaining her composure, she gently pushed him away.

She said, Albert, you made your choice! These words felt like a knife through his heart.

This time, when she left, he didnt stop her. He just returned to his seat and ate slowly. He finished everything, something unusual as Jessie usually devoured most of their meals together.

His phone buzzed on the table. It was Daisy calling.

Albert ignored it.

Daisy texted him. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow for the prenatal check-up. Can you come with me, Albert? Albert powered off his phone without a second thought.

Jessie left the restaurant and wandered the streets, Lost in thought.

Suddenly, she felt a strong urge to see Melissa.

she could speak

thinking of selling the hotel and taking

wasnt surprised by her

up than

be back in a year or two! Im still young. I might even want to settle down when I return! I cant be alone forever! After a moments pause,

she muttered, Yeah! I cant stand him! Melissa sympathized with Jessie, so she invited

was pregnant, she booked a table at

the meal, Jessie

bouncing back from sadness in a

they stepped out of the restaurant, Marcus was waiting in the car for

at him and asked, How long

window. His handsome face remained cool and his tone was indifferent.

Youre

state the obvious! Marcus and Melissa

needs to rest

a box from her bag and said, Heres a little something for the baby-to-be! I want to be the godmother, alright?! Instead of turning it down, Melissa accepted it with

the time finding a

up

the door open for Melissa to hop in. After she was settled, he

and quipped, Having her as the godmother isnt such a bad ideal Whys

in his seat, Marcus turned to her and explained, Think about it! If shes our kids godmother, and her future

and my folks will be his elders Our

me like this? Howd I end up

feeling pretty good about

planted a kis on her cheek,

didnt deny it. Yes! I did kind of like

on me for so long. Oh, by the way,

shed say no, seeing as she

surprise, Melissa chirped, Sure thing! Its still early anyway. What do you fancy to

they headed back home.

a bowl of seafood noodles for himself. The delicious aroma made the kids mouths water, so

if she

her phone, and then looked up and said, Im good! Ive

down, giving her belly a gentle

if youre hungry! Oh, alright,

of

the dining room and whispered, Guess Im picking up your

her, desire flickering in his

fell, the Lights in the

was in the

phone. Eventually, she hesitated, chewing on her lip before shooting a message to Albert. It looks like Jessie might be heading

send, she set the phone

she glanced at the

decision to stay but hadnt discussed it with

Not that hed asked.

creaked open, Marcus emerged, towel still drped around his waist. Spotting the lamp on and Melissa still awake, he dried his hair and settled beside her.

heart melted at the sight of her

slipped his hand under

Really? 11 find out when

youre doing? Atfirst,

ease. Eventually, she found herself disheveled and on the verge of tears

tugging at her thin pajamas, he murmured, Are you going to

lifted her head and planted a kis on his chin. Even though she didnt speak, he knew

shoulder, she scoffed, Cut it out, you jerk! Then they went at it again. Afterward, she didnt dare provoke him anymore. She got up and headed to clean up When she returned,

held the letter

thinking about taking the offer? She quipped, Yeah, Im all in! He

you want to take it, go for it! Bring some pals

was all for her

her plan to herself, letting him believe

kind of nice to have a little control

Marcus joined her, gazing at her sleepy face. Melissa, Im serious! I meanit. If youre set on going, Im

and planted a soft kis on his cheek in the

soon as they snuggled in

declined his call

to ignore it any longer, Marcus picked up, grumbling to Melissa, I take back what I said! That old geezer just wont stop unless hes making trouble for everyone! On the other end, Alberts voice was frosty. Marcus, Im only forty! Im not ancient! Marcus chuckled. Mr. Waston, youre

you be snuggled up next to your missus and kid? Why you so curious about a gal youve left high and dry? Who are you

smile. Youre correct. Im

the phone after ending the

must be hurt by what you said.

table, Marcus leaned against the bed and gazed down

jealous, Mrs. Fowler! Melissa pouted, Why must you be so narrow-minded? Didnt Albert confess his love to you in the past? Are you certain he never had feelings for you? Melissa turned towards Marcus, pressing her face against his neck as she murmured, That was ages ago. Im amazed

gently stroked

it easy for him

holding

As Melissa remarked, it was

prepared to head to

Starting today, Ill chauffeur you to work and back.

settled into the passenger seat with a smile. Im not a fan of driving anyway, especially when theres a chauffeur on

to spend more time with me, dont you? Melissa

Marcus shameless

to his teasing. She was willing to

to step out of the car to accompany her, but Melissa halted him, saying, Im only one month pregnant, so its really not necessary. I wont even want to

Melissas

pick you up later! Melissa lingered in the car for a

drew her back Leaning in, he captured her lips in a tender kis, murmuring, wish I could have you by my side every hour

bored if we were together all day? They say absence makes the

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