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

when I lost my memory. was the best boyfriend any girl could wish for. He stayed by my side

my side and fought

has a negative impact on my creativity. I cannot find the will 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 juice, knowing that Silas likes it and take

a seat beside him. He takes

pang hits my chest, and I take a deep breath before saying, "Have I done anything to you, Silas? Are you mad at me?" If

mistake, I would want to know to apologize or fix what I had

haven't, he says. Again, he

Apparently, this is enough to get him to finally acknowledge me. "You have

see me like this!" he snaps, and I frown. What does he mean by 'see

I should be by

you're my wife, but the question

want him to open up to me. I'm not used to

dependent before!" His voice cracks and my heart clenches in my chest at his tone. "I have never been like that, Rosie. Especially not in front of you." He looks down in shame. I'm shocked that this is the way he thinks. Why would he even feel like that? Why would he think that being injured is something to be ashamed

reaching for his hand as

get inured and recover. This is life. What happened to

it pains me to

His eyes brim with tears and a tear rolls

only love you because you're all handsome and strong? Do

for my other hand and gently wraps his hand around mine. I miss his touch

I won't be able to protect you