The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 168

No matter what I do, nothing seems to be working. The grumpy mood Silas has been in doesn't go away. He had his knee surgery two weeks ago and ever since then, he has barely talked or interacted with anyone.

He shuts me out, but this doesn't apply to me only. He has shut everybody out and none of us knows what we can do to help him out. I suggested therapy, but he didn't like the idea, claiming that he knew what would make him get better. Football would make him get better, but the thing is, should his entire life revolve around football?

There are a lot of things in life we should be grateful to have and if we lose one of them, we shouldn't let that destroy us. He didn't even lose football. He is just on a temporary leave until he gets better, but he doesn't seem to be able to wrap his head around that fact. Currently, he's sitting in front of the TV, playing video games in the living room. This has become his new usual. He doesn't do anything else. He doesn't even want to spend time with me. Whenever I suggest watching a movie together, he either refuses or acts like he's watching the movie with me, but in reality, he stays on his phone. He doesn't even cuddle with me while we sit in front of the tv like we used to do.

It's like he's punishing me for what happened to him even though I haven't done anything wrong to upset him. The accident wasn't my fault in any way, so I don't understand why he's treating me like that.

I understand how hard it is to get used to a new reality after an accident. I have been there myself and I know I was unbearable. I pushed everyone away and acted like it was the end of the world. That's why part of me understands what he's going through. I know he cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel, but at some point I'm sure he will see it once again.

have prepared a small surprise for him and to be honest, I don't know which reaction I should expect from him. I pray that he won't get angry because my main goal is to make him feel better. I'm not sure if he may consider what I have planned as overstepping or not, but I'm hoping for the best.

I called Mateo and asked him to gather all of his teammates. I invited all of them over to spend the day with Silas and I sincerely hope that this could lift his spirits in any way. I'm not sure if he has noticed or not, but I have been cooking for the past two hours. I don't know if Silas has already noticed what I have been doing in the kitchen, but I hope that he is lost in his own world, because I want all of this to be a surprise.

They're supposed to be here in an hour and I have already prepared various plates for lunch for them. If they stay for dinner, I'm going to order pizza or anything they'd like.

I'm already way behind regarding work. There are many designs I'm supposed to submit soon, but the thing is, I'm drained. However, I try not to show that to anyone, especially Silas. I don't want him to think that he has turned into a burden because he could never be a burden to me.

He

boyfriend any girl could wish for. He stayed by my side and refused to give up on me when I gave him every reason to do so. The way

by my side and fought for me taught me what true love is, and I know the love I have for him is real and strong. It's

in me to design, because Silas is my main focus. But I know that I can't postpone the fashion show, so I need to get my shit together and start working as soon as possible. I pour a glass of strawberry

seat beside him. He takes the glass from me

chest, and I take a deep breath before saying, "Have I done anything to you, Silas? Are you mad

want to know to apologize

says. Again, he doesn't look at

Apparently, this is enough to get him to finally acknowledge me. "You have been treating me territsly. It's like you're blaming me for your

have to see me like this!"

seeing you injured? I'm your wife. I should be by your side during your dark

my dark times because you're my wife, but the question is, do you want that?" The crease between my eyebrows deepens at his

calmly ask. I want him to

His voice cracks and my heart clenches in my chest at his tone. "I have never been like that, Rosie. Especially not in front

for his hand as I look into

get inured and recover. This is life. What happened to you is because you're simply a human. Seeing

you, but it pains me to see

Rosie. Are you going to handle than?" His eyes brim with tears and

think that I only love you because you're all handsome

reaches for my other hand and gently wraps his hand around

that I can think about is how I won't be able to protect you if