Mr billionaire's regret chasing his irresistible wife by Gabby Emmanuel

It’s impossible… between me and her.”

(ARIELLE'S

POV)

I watched Jared pause, his eyes widening like saucers, and almost bulging out of their sockets. But I was not fazed, I still wanted to hear his response.

Silence hung between us.

"What did you say?" he asked, his voice still tinged with shock, his expression frozen.

"Do you still want to be with her?" I went on. When I said "her," he knew exactly who I was referring to.

"Pardon me, but you're not being coherent."

"Fine, I will spell it out to you!" I exclaimed. I was suddenly bored and wanted to cut to the chase.

"These days, I have been doing a lot of thinking, and have figured out some things. If you still can't let go of Sofia, then I will set you free to be with her. I will not stand in the way of you being with your longtime sweetheart. We will part ways amicably, and if you two want, I can give my blessings."

"What in Hades' name are you talking about!" Jared exploded, rising to his feet. His warm blue eyes have now turned icy, and his Adam's apple bubbled. "Who is feeding you with these ideas? Is it Ashley?"

I felt my face screw up in anger, offended at his subtle indication that I can not make such a decision on my own. "Keep Ashley out of this," I growled. "I'm a grown woman, and I can make decisions for myself."

"Oh well, this doesn't sound like a decision you'd make!"

"Does it matter? Just give me an answer!"

I paused, we both paused, staring at each other angrily. Each person, angry at the other for different reasons. After what seemed like eternity, Jared blinked and averted his gaze. He looked slightly embarrassed. And then he turned around and made for the door. But he halted, hand on the handle, and without turning he said, "It's impossible... between me and her," he paused, like he was being cautious with his words. "It's never going to happen."

Without another word, he opened the door and walked out, closing it behind him. I didn't let out a breather, until seconds later. I placed a hand on my chest, a feeble attempt to steady my thudding chest.

had gotten into

had always been calm, composed. He liked smiling, and I... I didn't know what to

Sofia wasn't the real issue. Maybe we were both hiding our most

no, that couldn't be it. Our marriage shouldn't end like this even if it had to end. Not in this hurtful way. I still hoped we could part on softer terms, a gentle

I waited. And waited.

arms around me. I stiffened, ready to scream when I felt his

"Shhhh...it's me," he whispered.

to relax when a smell sailed into my nose. I paused, flared my nose to catch the whiff of the smell

to say something, and then

answer me, what's

few drag,"

smoking?" I inquired, propping myself up one hand.

now. "After the argument, I just needed something

spark of guilt explode in me. It was all my fault. Jared used to smoke when we met, but after marriage, I told him about my dislike for smoking and he promised to stop. He did stop, because for the three years of our marriage I have never caught a whiff of cigarette on him or seen him smoke. And now,

when I

shaking his head. "I'm

else, but the tears started falling

pulling me toward him. He kissed the

close, and for a moment, didn't care that he smelled like smoke. It didn't matter. What mattered was that it was just us, together. Just him

*******

I, the conflict between us resolved, started our day. We got ready for work, and finished

asked, starting

owner today. I can't wait to see the face behind

hope the meeting goes well. I will come pick you up at your closing time

descended

tracks. I just realized that I had not asked him what his schedule

unusual. Work, and a little hang out with my homeboys at noon. We're planning a get together for everyone on my set, and we need to fix a date for

you're, Jared," Sofia's voice echoed as she appeared