Falling For The Man I Married

"So, where is your 'dear husband', Mrs Wilsons?" Sandy asked me sarcastically when we get back to work the following day after my two days off at home.

It's already 10:00 o'clock but Gabriel hasn't arrived yet and I have already cancelled his first and second appointment pf the day.

"Stop calling me that, someone might hear you!" I glared at her.

"Okay... then answer me, where is our boss?"

"Why are you asking me, I am not his mother!"

"Excuse me? But you are his wife, you should know where he is!"

"Sandy, we're just married on a piece of paper and you know that and to answer your first question, honestly... I don't know. Our last meeting was on Saturday afternoon and he said he's going to meet Stacey." I almost whispered the last word.

"Ohh... so he's with his ex on your first wedding night... nice!"

"Stop it, Sandy!" I said getting annoyed with her teasing.

"Oh, but why? I'm not doing anything here, I'm just repeating your words, 'duh!"

I remained quiet and focused on the computer screen.

"Have you tried calling him?" she asked, taking her seat in front of my desk.

"I've been trying to call him since last night, but it always goes to his voicemail and even this morning until this time, I'm still trying but he's not answering."

"What about his meeting today and some of his appointments?"

"I have already cancelled his two-morning meetings. I need to talk to him, he must inform me if he's still going to work today, so I can also call the companies that had already set an appointment today and to avoid any complaints from the investors."

"So, he didn't come home even last night?"

"No." 

"Hmm... what do you think he's doing right now? Or even last night and the night of your wedding? Especially when he's with his ex?"

"I don't know! And whether he's fucking his ex every day and every hour, I don't care! I just need him to show up now, because I'm going insane thinking what kind of reasons I'm going to say to cancel his business appointments!"

"Uhuh... yeah, you don't care, but your heart does. Tsk. tsk. You're under the spell of what they called, madly in love---- oh no, Madielyn in love!" and she laughed like a villain in some drama movie.

"Can you just...argh! Sandy please, just get back to your work. I need to send some emails and finish some reports!"

"All right." she shrugged. "Just inform me as soon as he arrives. Bye, Mrs Wilsons."

I just bit my lips and glared at her.

***

It's exactly 11:45 on my wristwatch when my phone vibrates at the top of the folders on my left side. My heart started to pound inside, hoping it's the person I am expecting to call at that moment. But to my disappointment, it's not him but his cousin, Greg.

"Hi, Greg." I tried to sound jolly.

"Hello, ever beautiful Madi... how are you?" at least he makes me smile.

"I'm fine, Gregy. How about you?" I asked as I leaned into my seat.

"At this moment, hungry." and I chuckled with his answer. "Can I invite you for lunch today, Madi? There's just someone here who's eager to see you."

"Ohh... Can I know who that someone is?"

So, are you in? Don't worry,

sure of that?" I

here in Chicago--- the 'Maiden Restaurant'?" I bit my lip to control my laughter after hearing the name of my restaurant. "I remember, there's someone who told me I can go and eat there whenever I want. And what's the name of the manager

said as I tried

I know the owner of that restaurant. She's a friend of mine, she'll certainly serve us all the

will give you

you, she's the most beautiful and kind woman for

rich like Bill Gates! What are you saying you're needy? I hate you!" I heard him laugh on

up?" I heard him asked after a

I'm in. Where are you,

the lobby. Are we going to pick you up

just fix my things and I'll go down

"Okay."

ended the call. I pressed the intercom and also invite

***

"Sissy!"

"Nancy?" 

Sandy and I stepped

missed you!" she said

her that much? You've only seen each other almost last week?"

missed her?" she turned to

are you doing here?" I asked her when she

have some projects here. Some criminal syndicates involved in human trafficking."

widened slightly. "Oh, that's a

but it's my job."

the way,

Gab's secretary. Hi,

Ms Wilsons,"

the formalities and

car to go to my restaurant. I don't know if Nancy has a clue about it, but I

as we entered the restaurant, I froze when Nancy squealed in front

and beautiful restaurant!" we all turned to her and I glanced at Greg with wide wide

and grabbed

"I know everything, Sissy."

breath suddenly stuck in my throat as I looked at her smiling

mean everything?" I asked stuttering as I can't believe what she just

detective

it, but

for now. I'm so hungry, you know? And Greg told me, he's kinda close with the owner of

one of the farthest corners so we can't disturb some customers with

was from Nancy. She's asking me if we can talk privately and I replied with a yes. I excused myself to use the bathroom and

have to introduce them again at that moment. I know that Noelle got the message as soon as we entered the office and she immediately excused

alone inside, I let Nancy sit on the couch as

asked looking at my wedding ring. I gulped as I

married." I bit my lip, showing her the two rings

I was so shocked after

already know about the wedding?" I asked her with wide

they didn't know is

looked down at my ring. How would I tell her the truth?

judge you if that's what you're thinking." she took both my hands. "Although I already have a clue, I wanted

eyes

knew it!"