Love You Enough to Leave You

In her hurry to come up with an excuse, she had completely forgotten about her phone. And Oscar saw through her immediately. The corners of Oscar’s mouth turned up slightly as he playfully pinched her cheek. “That’s it. No more lies in the future. Always remember to think before you speak.” Amelia bit her lip and said nothing. Seeing her so subdued, Oscar felt a little sorry for her. “You’re not filthy. My words yesterday were unnecessarily harsh. Mom said you shouldn’t get riled up while pregnant. It wouldn’t be good for the baby.” A look of disappointment flashed across Amelia’s face. After a while, she finally asked, “Mr. Clinton, are you forgiving me only because your mom made you do so?”

It was Oscar’s turn to avoid the subject as he gestured at the food in front of them. “Didn’t you say you were hungry? Eat up before the food gets cold.” Amelia beamed a brilliant smile at Oscar. “Regardless of your reason, I’m very grateful and glad that you’ve forgiven me. So thank you, Mr. Clinton. I shall continue to put in my best efforts in our very complicated marriage.” “Let’s eat.” Amelia started to dig into the food. She stopped mid-way to scoop a spoonful of it and brought it to Oscar’s lips. “How about this, Mr. Clinton? If you eat this, we’ll agree to let bygones be bygones.

We won’t bring up the photos again either.” Oscar glanced at her before accepting the food. Happy moments like these were rare for them. After the meal, Oscar called his mother to tell her not to come over that night. He reassured her that he would take good care of Amelia. Olivia was more than happy at the sound of that. But as all mothers do, she re-emphasized the need for Amelia to be well taken care of before she hung up. “Did the doctor say when you can be discharged?” Oscar asked while peeling an orange for Amelia. “Tomorrow, I guess.” The two of them were chatting like good friends. It was a moment where they could set aside talks of love and affairs.

This was another rare moment that Amelia deeply cherished. It had been almost five years since they got married, but this was the first time she felt like she had truly gotten closer to Oscar. Oscar nodded. After a brief hesitation, Amelia asked, “Mr. Clinton, earlier Ms. Yard called looking for you. You should probably call her back.” “Did Cassie say something to you?” Oscar replied. He finally understood why Amelia had been feeling low. She had been mulling over her call with Cassie. “She didn’t say much. She only wanted me to pass on the message that she had gone for her checkup with your secretary and that the baby is healthy.” Amelia put on a forced smile. “She also mentioned that the two of you will be getting married soon. Congratulations, Mr. Clinton. As for the wedding, I’m afraid I won’t be attending it.

out for Oscar’s hand. “Mr. Clinton, no matter what happens to us, I just want to let

to bed. I’ll stay with you and

no longer be able to stay overnight with her. Every time it felt like her relationship with Oscar was making progress, Cassie would undoubtedly butt in to remind her she was nothing more than just a substitute. Amelia pulled the covers up and did not reply him. Oscar glanced at her before walking out with his phone to answer it. “Cassie, how was the checkup?” “Oz, the

both you and the baby.” Oscar was met with silence on the other end. After a while, he heard Cassie’s muffled sobs. “Oz, why have you been so cold to me these days?” Oscar tried his best to keep his voice even. “Cassie, be good. My love for you has never changed. Work has been so busy that I haven’t had time to spend with you.” “I’m a woman,

of me to break off our wedding in the past and leave without caring about your feelings. But now I’ve put everything aside just to come back and be with you. Can you feel how much I love you?” “Cassie, I’ve just been really busy with work. I’m sorry I’ve neglected you. Once I’m less busy, I’ll take you overseas for a vacation so you’ll stop

towards her. He had been feeling less tolerant of her behavior. Even his desire for her had started to wane. Perhaps he refused to give up on Cassie because he had failed to win her over in the past? Men always craved for the things that

up with being called a mistress, just so I can be with you. I’m even carrying your child now, for crying out loud. I just want your promise. Is that really so difficult?” Oscar softened his voice as he replied, “Cassie, I know

indifference. If your love for me has changed, tell me, and I’ll stop pestering you. But that also means I may no longer want this child.” Oscar pulled his hair in frustration. “Stop this, Cassie. Even if I did get my divorce now, I wouldn’t be able to marry you immediately. You should have anticipated this blowback when you broke