The Rich Man's Wife

Chapter 3

"Hey Del, is there any problem?" Laura snapped me out from my worries.

"What?" I was clearly not paying attention to any stories my best friend have told me today.

"Is there something in between you and Alex? You know, some kind of usual fights couples do have." Laura said as she sipped on her tea.

"Uhm, I think Alex don't love me anymore." I almost whispered.

"Why? And how did you say that babe?" Laura squeezed my hands on the top of the table.

"He's not giving the right time and attention to me anymore. Alex's always coming home tired from his interviews and shootings." I sighed, transferring my gaze to the floor as I bit my lower lip.

"What the fuck? When did these all start?" Laura worriedly asked.

"Since he got that lead role from an upcoming big movie next year." I suppressed my tears and stared blankly on my food.

"Did you already tell this to him? I mean he should know what's inside that pretty mind of yours."

"How can we talk about this if he barely come home and sleep beside me." I can't hold it. My tears are now uncontrollably falling.

"Don't cry babe..." I saw Laura's pity for me and to my situation.

"I did everything Lau. I even gave up my career for him. I postponed all of my tours and held back my album that was supposed about to be released next month." My lips quiver as I think of how Alex turned into someone new now.

"I think you should get your life back Adele." Laura seriously said.

"What?" I furrowed my eyebrows.

"I said, I think you should continue your life being the great phenomenon singer of this world. You shouldn't be wasting your allure and undeniably one of a kind talent on being such a problematic housewife of the great well known actor Mr. Alex Sturrock." Laura rolled her eyes.

"Laura... You know how much I wanted to have a private life now that I'm already settled." I sniffed and cleared my eyes.

"But Alex didn't do the same Delly. It's unfair. We both know that Alex still love his career more than you. Maybe 20% gap?" Laura sighed.

"That's not true..." I mumbled under my breath.

"Oh come one Adele, Alex still not ready for kids and we don't fucking know if when he will or will he still. Is that what you call love donut?"

"I told you, he's always tired." I forced myself to believe that Laura's statements are not true where in fact they really are.

"Adele... Men are men. They love sex. Sex is their reliever. You should know that." Laura huffed.

"I-I know Lau..." I ashamedly bowed down my head.

"Hey donut. Look at me. Can you be honest with your best friend?" Laura faintly smiled as she lifted my face.

"S-sure... Why not?" My voice trembled, fidgeting my fingers under the table, in between my lap.

"When did you and Alex had your last love making?" Laura stared straight to my eyes, probably watching if I'm going to tell a lie or not.

"Uhm... On our h-honeymoon." I bit my lower lip because of embarrassment.

"-but I told you, he barely come home to me because of his work... That's why..." I tried to defend Alex to Laura.

"Shit Adele! That was 5 months ago! You two had sex frequently when you're still unmarried! What kind of setup is that Adele? You allowed that to happen?" Laura widened her eyes in disbelief.

"Laura... Love is not all about sex you know. What's important is, Alex and I are married." My eyes began to tear up again as I said those words.

Married...

"Married? Are you fucking kidding me babe? Alex didn't even treat you like his wife. I bet, he cannot give you too what a wife basically needs." Laura raised her eyebrows and crossed her arms.

Wife...

That's it. Laura's truthful words hit me to my bones. I felt like the world fell on my shoulders and the rain heavily poured on me.

"I-I don't know what to do Lau... He's not the Alex I used to love..." My heart clenches on every hurtful but honest words that slipped out from my mouth.

"See, I very know that you understand what I'm trying to say here..." Laura grabbed her phone and dialed someone's number on it.

"Who are you calling donut?" I grabbed some tissues and dried my tears.

"Sufian. You need to tell him that you're pushing through on your album. You don't need hiatus Delly. Alex don't deserve a loyal wife like you."

"Laura, I need to talk to Alex first. He's my husband on the first place." I held Laura's arm.

"Did he even asked for your opinion when he received that fucking role? No right? So don't bother about him anymore. You deserve to be happy somehow Del, even just in your career and fans..."

"Donut... I'll promise you that Alex will agree with this plan. Just let me talk to him first okay?" I faintly smiled at her as she began to remove her phone from her ears.

"Okay, okay. But whether he goes with it or not, you'll be pushing through Adele. Time is precious, same as your beauty and talent baby." Laura tucked my hair behind my ears and pulled me for a warm and tight hug.

"You're the best Lau. I thank you so much." I kissed her cheek and rubbed her hand.

"Anything for my Delly... So you wanna go shopping? We need to cut those curves with tight dresses." Laura smirked and chuckled.

"You bitch." I giggled.

A/N: hope these ideas are better enough to be pushed through 🙈 I'll just see you all! Lyasm! x

- A.