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.

gotten into

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

vision. Maybe Sofia wasn't the real issue. Maybe

Not in this hurtful way. I still hoped we could part on softer terms, a gentle goodbye.

I waited. And waited.

and was roused by someone's warm arms around me. I stiffened, ready

"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 again, and I did. I

and then stopped, throwing

answer me, what's

take a few drag," he mumbled, his face still thrown

I thought you said you quit smoking?" I inquired, propping

turning to face me now. "After the argument, I just needed something

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, he went back to his old habit because of

when I could finally find

said, shaking his head.

something else, but

pulling me toward him. He kissed the tears from my cheeks, his

It didn't matter. What mattered was that it was just us, together. Just him and me. That was enough

*******

between us resolved, started our day. We got ready for work,

asked, starting

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

well. I will come pick you up at your closing time as

I nodded, as we descended the

had not asked him what

hang out with my homeboys at noon. We're planning a get together for everyone on my set,

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