Consequences

CHAPTER 17

"Part of me aches at the thought of her being so close yet so untouchable."

Hands pressed against the bathroom countertop, head hanging low as he showed a look of panic due to the possible scenarios that drove him insane. This is what Karlos looks like at the moment. It seems that once again he got lost in his anxious thoughts.

Karlos lifted his head and stared at himself in the mirror. Clenching his jaw, Karlos glimpsed how transparent he was.

He is wounded, worried and devastated. He couldn't suppress his emotions. His true feelings come out spontaneously. He is obviously affected. It is apparent how vulnerable he is when it comes to the words and treatment he receives from his wife.

He is like an open book. He is a hopeless mess who chooses to stay in a hopeless situation. Despite his personal battles, Karlos remains optimistic, aiming to accomplish his greatest dream which is to prove to his wife that he deserves her love.

If only his wife knew... If only she would take his confessions seriously then she would realize that he is willing to play with death in order to stay forever by her side...

Karlos breathed roughly and ran his fingers through his waxed hair.

He has a Quiff haircut styled upward and slightly messy. Karlos is wearing his typical preppy attire. A light blue sweater that matched his plain white long sleeves, a pair of dark blue jeans and shiny brown leather shoes.

He has a Clark Kent demeanor they say. From the manner he looks as well as from the way he dresses himself—conservative and seems to be bathed in perfume due to his neat and clean-cut appearance.

His entire being is the total opposite of Lauren's type. She has preferences. She likes men who have dark personality traits. Famous tattooed guys who ride a cool bike. Something that he thinks is the main reason why she fell in love with Luis. Perhaps, she's comfortable with Austin because she sees her true love in the latter's presence.

Moronic assumption but that's how it really is.

Double date...

Karlos clenched his jaw in frustration.

Is it that easy for her to forget their agreement? They have been doing well these past few days. He is confident that Lauren is no longer seeing that pop star since there isn't much news about them either and somehow... Somehow he believes he was fulfilling his wife's physical needs, but what happened?... Why did she suddenly change her mind?...

He never wanted to assume since he was certain he would end up feeling disappointed. However... is it... is it because of... Ari?

Karlos left the bathroom, the worst-case scenarios running through his mind.

Karlos wanted to hit himself. He wanted to laugh at his own delusions.

Totally impossible.

In fact, Lauren is encouraging him to cheat. That's what she wants so it would be painless for her to nullify their marriage.

He is foolishly in love with the green-eyed heiress and cheating on her is something he will never do even if he gets struck by the lightning bolt. Goodness. He would rather be run over by a speeding car than betray the woman he worships.

Karlos's profound thoughts were interrupted upon hearing the notification coming from his mobile phone. Extending his arm, Karlos reached for his phone from the nightstand and as soon as he saw the message from the fashion designer, he couldn't help but release a faint smile.