Let Me Stay The Night

The atmosphere in the car immediately tensed. A knife could not even cut through it

Christina felt like she was about to combust. “If you don’t want to believe me, then don’t ask me. Think whatever you like. As long as you’re satished-”

Before she could finish, Nathaniel roughly gripped her chin and pushed her backward, causing her head to hit the window. She felt a stinging pain on her lip and tasted the metallic taste of blood.

She had difficulty breathing, with Nathaniel’s lips pressed tight against hers,

Instead of saying that it was a kiss, it felt more like a punishment,

It felt like he was punishing her because she went to meet Francis. It also felt like a punishment for doing many things without first getting his opinion.

Christina furrowed her brows and endured the pain. She did not know how much time had passed before Nathaniel finally let go of her. Their breathings were uneven as they stared at each other heatedly like opponents in a fighting ring, neither willing to let the other win.

Christina’s gaze was locked onto Nathaniel’s. His lips were painted red with blood, and his eyes were sharp, looking like a hungry wolf staring at its prey.

“Nathaniel! What do you take me for? Your pet? Or an emotionless robot? Or perhaps you think I’m the kind of woman who would engage in sexual acts with any man? You keep saying you would respect me and my space, but look at what you’ve been doing. When have you ever shown me respect?”

The car fell into silence. Each sentence Christina said felt like knives stabbing into Nathaniel’s heart.

They were looking at the faces they were most familiar with, yet they seemed more like strangers than lovers at that moment.

Christina regretted ever meeting him.

After so many years, she thought Nathaniel would change, but reality proved her wrong.

Why would a high and mighty CEO that has people flocking to him understand what respect means? I don’t ask for much. He should at least trust me. The way he got angry over such a small matter makes it seem like Francis and I are in some sort of forbidden relationship.

The car came to a stop at the entrance of Scenic Garden Manor.

Christina got off first and entered the manor.

Lucas and Camila ran from the second floor excitedly when they heard the sound of the car. “Mommy. are you back? We’ve missed you!”

“I’ve missed you too.” Christina bent down to wrap her arms around Lucas and Camila before kissing their checks.

breathed a sigh of relief when the faint yet familiar

did not want to stay in a place that made her

asked, “Lucas, Camila, I want to stay at the apartment. Do

The

to stay

widened their eyes in surprise.

they had guessed correctly. Daddy and

children were silent. Not wanting them to sense the emotional turmoil she was going through. Christina asked in a gentle tone. “Don’t think of any nonsense. I just want a change

Lucas pretended to

stay with Mommy at

spoke simultaneously, Nathaniel clearly heard what

close to them.

his mood turn sour when he saw the three

running away from home just

be more sure of her decision when she heard the sound of footsteps approaching them from behind. “I’ll go upstairs to pack our things. Wait for

“Okay!” Lucas answered.

kitty doll. I want to hug it to sleep.”

was touched to see the two children were on her side. The long hours of pain and labor to give birth to them were worth it. Theyll stand by me no matter

hurried to Nathaniel and asked,

two, Nathaniel wanted to say, “I was

down to instead ask them, “Why didn’t you stop

scoffed. “Mommy asked us to choose. Of course, we would choose Mommy. She gave birth to us and brought us up. We’re not that

nodded in agreement.

Daddy. If I follow Mommy, I can tell you everything about her.”

all, she did not want Nathaniel and Christina

head. “Then you must keep telling me about Mommy. I’ll reward you

Camila giggled. “Deal!”

swayed and believed Nathaniel’s words when he saw them. huddling close and whispering

as he pulled Camila to stand behind him. He stared at Nathaniel warily and

nothing more but