Trapped In His Arms

20: Her Heart Needs A Break

Instead of bothering myself with endless troubles, I decided that a trip back to my hometown was the best way to clear my mind.

I needed that ever since he turned up in my life. And I needed a break right now.

The door swung opened as footsteps entered. I sighed, slamming down my laptop as I looked away.

I didn't want him to know that I was booking a flight back to my hometown until I have confirmed without him knowing.

The last thing I wanted was for him to trap me in this hell hole.

"Gemini, we need to talk." His husky voice rang in my ears as he stood next to me.

I grunted in frustration, obviously not appreciating his presence right now. "What is it?"

"About us."

I turned around and looked straight into his eyes. "We have nothing to talk about, Chase."

He leaned in until his face was barely touching mine. "Don't turn me down like this, I hate to bring scars to your pretty little face."

My whole world stopped immediately. "Is that a threat?" I questioned. Even bringing those words out of my mouth seemed like an impossible task.

He was no longer the Chase I knew.

He shut his eyes tightly, gritting his teeth as though he was controlling himself. "I am trying not to blow my top, Gemini. Just have this god damn talk with me."

I grew silent instantly.

He peeled his eyelids opened and stared at me. "Can we talk now?"

"Fine, what do you want?"

"I just want you to continue being my loving wife in front of everyone and act like how a sensible mother should be, instead of booking a flight to San Francisco and ditching our son."

"You don't have a right to tell me what I should and shouldn't do. And, what gives you the right to peep into my privacy?" I screamed, completely outraged.

He slapped me right across my face with no emotions at all. I held onto my cheek where the stinging sensation stayed and held back my tears.

I turned around and glared at him. "Did you just slap me?"

His eyes widened as he uttered incoherent words. I ignored his desperate attempts to soothe me and pointed towards the door.

"Get out." I calmly said, holding onto my stinging cheek as tears flowed down my cheeks freely.

"Gemini-"

"I said, get out!" I yelled. I had enough of him, everything about him. He has changed so much that things wouldn't turn back to the way it was five years ago.

Since he has changed and walked down the path of no return, I might as well give up trying to understand a man like him.

I am done.

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Carrying the suitcase down the stairs, I heard laughters from the kitchen as Leo was laughing at something that his papa has said.

Even though he was a monster, but he has a caring father image when it comes to his son.

I shook my head, knowing how foolish I am to always let him get the best of me.

No matter how many times I have cried because of him, I still loved him.

Maybe this trip back to my hometown would be great for me while taking a break from work as well. I would be able to fondle through the old memories instead of stressing about the newest troubles.

"Where are you going, mama?" Leo asked as his wide eyes stared back at me.

I squatted down to his level and simply held onto his hands. "Mama have to go out for a week. So be good and listen to your papa. Can you promise me that, Leo?"

He looked like he was going to be on the verge of tears as he stared at me. "Mama..."

"Leo, be good and you will see me next week." I reassured, kissing his forehead as I stood up.

I turned around, grabbing onto the handle tightly as I walked out.

Tears rushed down at the thought of leaving Leo for a whole week. As much as it pains me not to see him, I knew that his papa would be able to handle him.

For now, my heart needs a break.

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30th December 2016