The Accidental Wife by Sara Islam

Chapter 199

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It’s been three weeks since our anniversary and surprisingly, Everest hasn’t made another appearance. This worries me because I can’t feel safe while knowing that he is out there, wishing to inflict pain on me. I’m trying to live my life normally; however, it’s hard to do so. Everest managed to poison me and because of him, I haven’t eaten out ever since the incident.

Silas is back on the field, and he is really happy. But honestly, Silas has been happy for a while, even before returning to football. I thought he would be happier, yet for some reason, he’s not. I’m not saying that it’s making him miserable, but I can tell that the effect it once had on him no longer exists.

“You still don’t want to come to my game?” Silas asks and I shake my head. I can’t bring myself to watch him play ever since the accident. It’s been more than a year, yet the image of him motionless on the ground while people were trying to get him to wake up refuses to leave my mind.

In some way, my mind is convinced that if I attend, I’m going to watch him get hurt again and that’s the last thing I want.

“But I want my lucky charm there,” he says, pulling me on his lap, making me smile. We’re in the living room. I’m working from home today because I’m just working on finalizing some spreadsheets. Silas has a game today that he has been preparing for. This is going to be his third game since his return

I’m trying not to show him how scared I am about him whenever he tells me that he has a game. I haven’t forgotten what the doctor said. I know that if he gets another concussion, the consequences will be terrible, but I’m trying not to channel these negative thoughts to him. I want him to be confident while playing.

“And your lucky charm is still traumatized. Give me time, please I tell him and kiss him on the lips. “You’ll do great whether I’m there or not.”

“But you’re coming to the big game, okay?” He sounds disappointed that I’m not coming today, but I know that he understands how hard it was for me to watch him get hurt.

“I will come, I promise.” I smile, pushing a fallen strand of his hair away from his forehead. “And I’m making you dinner tonight. What do you fancy eating?”

“Stir–fried chicken and veggies in white sauce.” His reply is rather fast, making me laugh.

something? Because your answer was really quick,” I

video of somebody making it a couple of days ago, and have been craving it ever since,”

wish is my command, icing.” I beam and he kisses

gotta go. I will call you once the game is over. Do you plan on watching it on TV?” he asks

get used to watching you on the field again before the big game,” I reply. Some people may think that I’m exaggerating

See you later.” He smiles at me before walking

glad that we both understand each other’s fears and respect them. I don’t mind eating out again, but I noticed the way Silas would act whenever I would mention eating out. He always seemed to break out in cold sweat whenever the topic was mentioned, so I made the decision to stick to homemade meals until Everest was caught. If eating at home is going to give him the peace of mind he needs,

doesn’t start until two hours later, but Silas had to go earlier because the team is used

myself some coffee, my phone rings in my pocket so I take it out

“Hello,” I answer.

much, Rosie.” I still, knowing quite well who this voice belongs

gulp, fear already

want to hear their voice,” he says, and I wait,

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little sister’s voice. He kidnapped my sister and sister- in–law. He did that to get

get you back home,” I try to assure my sister even though I’m petrified. I don’t want them to

expect that

do with anything between us. Do not hurt them!” I’m going out of my mind.