Leon came back hours later. I'm so sorry Olivia. I should've never brought her here. It's fine it's not your fault I said smiling faintly.
Does your cheek still hurt? No it's fine. I am so sorry Olivia, it's fine you don't have to apologize for something you didn't do. Still….I said it's fine! I yelled. He looked surprised.
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The following month was very peaceful. No uninvited guest, no urgent calls. Just peace and quiet. Leon and I made up for the time we lost.
One night, he seemed bothered. I asked him about it but he said he was nothing. I knew something was wrong but he didn't want to share.
Is it something I did? I asked. No it's not you it's me. You can tell me, I promise I won't be mad at you, i assured. You sure? Yeah what's it?
Stephanie… he began and my mood changed instantly.
Her again?! You promised not to mention her again.
I know, but they requested an interview, me and her. So you are telling me right now that you are meeting her again? He looked away. Plus, it's only for a day he added.
A day or not I don't care, all I know is you are not meeting that girl.
Olivia…okay fine, do whatever you want. Seriously I don't know why you hate her, he muttered and I stood up hastily. You expect me to like your ex? You might as well bring her here just like you brought your sister, I yelled and stormed off.
We argued over it for days and I finally agreed. He left early in the morning and I resumed my work.
I drowned myself in work and didn't realize the time till Leon called at night. Uh Olivia, something urgent came up at work, I won't be back tonight.
I suddenly had a bad feeling but shook it off. Okay then goodnight. I couldn't sleep all night, thinking about what could've kept him at work.
Wait, what if he was with Stephanie? I laughed at my ridiculous thought. Leon would never do that to me. I trusted him but I didn't trust that witch Stephanie
He came back early in the morning and I instantly asked him where he was. Also why do you smell so differently? It's a bit complicated, he said, okay explain, I want to know.
So Stephanie…..wait, you were with Stephanie last night? Yes and no, he replied. We are friends now.
Huh?! You're friends with your ex girlfriend?!
We broke up years ago, there is no harm in being friends with her.
Are you for real?! Anyways that one aside, why were you with her last night? Okay so our interview was re-scheduled to evening at the late minute so I couldn't come back home
We slept at the hotel, in different rooms he added.
I was worried for nothing I mumbled. What were you worried about? Hope it's not what I am thinking. Wait, don't you trust me? Why should I trust you? You are a man. So what if I am a man, we are married. That doesn't change anything, men will always be men. Who knows what you have been up to for the last seven months.
So you don't trust me? I do trust you but….you are a man and a celebrity. You know there are some girls out there dying to be with you. "Unlucky them, I only want you".
So is everything over with Stephanie now? Yeah. You won`t have to meet her again right?
Olivia….so you still want to meet her? Okay fine I won't meet her. I don't believe you, but I trust that you won't do anything that will destroy our marriage.
I love you Leon, I love you too Olivia, I really do. I became overwhelmed with emotions and started crying.
Hey, did I do something wrong? He pulled me onto his laps and started stroking my back.
I'm sorry okay? It's not you, I just couldn't help with the tears