Tangled Bliss (ON HOLD)

Chapter 10

I didnt know how long I had been in here. I heard Poppy calling right after I slammed the door shut but I was too busy sobbing.

I didnt mean to sob but the tears came out on their accord. I let them flow for about 15 minutes before wiping them away and pondering about why I even cried. Its not like Braden vowed to love me. I was forced upon him. There were no feelings attached.

"Being in the same room as him is spoiling you,Ally."I told myself.

I heard the sound of the door being unlocked with keys and turned myself to check who dared to disturb me now.

It better not be Braden.

It was Poppy. She placed a plate of Brownies infront of me. I gave a huge smile. She knew I cant resist them even when Im pissed with my husband,the grimface.

I took one piece of the Brownie and savoured every bite of it.

"Uhmmmmm.... this is soo damn good,Poppy. Mrs Swayer has the best recipe in town." My eyes were closed as I drifted into a heavenly world.

"Of course. My family makes the best brownies."

My eyes opened wide as I heard Braden's voice.

"What are you doing here? Can you please leave?" I shouted at him.

"Shh.. keep it down,wont you?" He chided.

"Fine. Mr Braden,please leave the library?" I whispered.

He didnt seem to be moving. So I walked towards him and pushed his steel body out. I mean, I was pushing but he didnt move an inch.

"I know you cant push me so stop trying and listen to what I have to say." He smirked.

"What?" I spat.

"Come to our room now. My parents have been asking me why are you in the library soo long. Its been 3 hours." He opened the door and showed the way out.

"Tell them what happened. How you still have deep feelings for Rachel. I wonder who that bit*h is ? First,some random guy attacks me using her name. Now you are submerged in thoughts about her. Just leave. I dont need your explanations!!" I tried my best to control my anger.

"You are making it difficult. Why cant you listen to me?" He grabbed my hand and gently pulled me out of the library.

"Why cant you leave me alone? Just go with whoever you want. Let me live in peace." This time I yelled. Real loud. I forcefully removed his hand off mine.

Mr and Mrs Swayer were out of their room in a moment with perplexed faces.

"Braden,Alicia? Whats wrong?" Mr Swayer started.

"Dad-" Braden started. But I interrupted, "It was my fault. I lost my temper. Sorry." And I walked to the bedroom.

Once I entered the room,Braden followed behind and shut the door.

"Im sorry." He said.

"Braden, please ... you will never be sorry. Dont pretend." I stared hard at him.

"Look I am really sorry. For everything. I was a jerk. But I really didnt mean to hurt you just now. We both may dislike each other but I know you have been true to this marriage and me. I know how hard it is." He breathed out a sigh.

I rested on the bed,not wanting to talk to him.

He ramble whatever he wants. I dont give two shits.

"Rachel is the girl I loved."

That made turn my head towards him. Finally he is talking about Rachel.

" I met her during highschool and it was love at the first sight. When I went to Uni, she and I got a house together. We lived there for 5 years. We didnt marry officially but we lived like a real couple. But things soon changed when Rachel and I started working. I was career oriented and I never made time for her. Initially we planned to just focus on our careers but Rachel had other plans. She started seeing someone from her office. She was cheating on me. But as soon as she realised that guy was not worth a penny, she came back to me. But I sold our house and came back home to live with my family. I despise her for cheating me but at the same time I loved her with all my heart. I was still recovering from the heartbreak when our parents finalised our marriage."

"But-" I stood up to say something but he raised his hand to stop me.

"I didnt stop this marriage because I knew my parents' happiness depended on it. I wanted to be a good son. But I didnt know how to be a good husband. Im struggling between my past and my present,Alicia. Im sorry. I really am. " He came closer to me and looked earnestly in my eyes awaiting a response.

"Will you forgive me,Alicia?"

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