Solar Eclipse Of The Heart(Completed)

Chapter 15

Astrid

I was so happy to see Zach, to know that he still loves me, still cares for me. But I cannot cheat on Paul. He is so sweet and after all Paul is my betrothed husband.
When Zach broke me to the core of my heart, it was Paul who handled me. Paul was there in my difficult time and I owe him a lot.

I know Zach loves me and he had his own conditions that he broke up with me but at least he could have made things more clear instead of just leaving a message.

I was so upset with Zach like how he left things between us and now what does he think of himself that one day  he’ll just show up on my door and apologize and things will go back to normal. Relationships doesn’t works like this.

I was so occupied with Zach’s thought that I didn’t noticed that I was late for office. I hit shower dressed myself , applied light pink shade lipstick and left for office.

I was excited today, I was excited to break this amazing news to Lucy that I am engaged to Paul. Finally I have found my dream man.

I entered office and found Lucy pouring herself coffee. I walked towards her with a biggest smile on my face.

“Good morning Lucy.” I said hugging her.

“Good morning and what’s the reason behind this happiness.” She said. I tuck a strand of hair behind my ear. I just wanted to flaunt my ring in front of her.
“Oh my god Ash.” She exclaimed. “ Are you engaged?” she asked “and this ring is so pretty, and I am so happy for Zach and you. After one year you are still together.”

I was in a complete shock when I heard her saying this.

“No idiot it’s Paul.” I stumbled.

“But today this morning Zach called me and he was planning to propose you.” She said

“Yeah he came to my house this morning. But Lucy relationships don’t work like this. That you think that one day you will just show up and things will be normal again. And now I am engaged to Paul.”

“ I don’t want to hurt your feelings Ash but do you really think that Paul is better than Zach.” She said squeezing my hand.

“Yes I think and that’s why I said yes to him” I said and turned on my heels.

As I was stepping towards my office. I bumped into Caroline.

“so… sorry, I wasn’t focusing “ I stuttered.
“ It’s ok.. and look who is engaged.” She said staring at my ring. “ May I know who is this lucky guy.” She winked.

“It’s Paul.”

“ You mean Paul Reinhart?” she questioned.

“ Yes.”

“if you are engaged to him then you need to know this.” Caroline said.

“What..?” I questioned. I wanted to know what Caroline knows about Paul.

“Paul and I are in sexual relationship. We are not dating but we are involved sexually only and if I would have known that he is engaged with you, I wouldn’t have been doing that.” She muttered guiltily.
I was shocked, completely shocked. My heart was broken again. Tears glittered in my eyes and my hand flew to my mouth.
“Why should I believe you” I asked her devastated .

“You want proof? Ok you come to his home at 7:00 pm today and you’ll see your proof.”

***

I told everything to Lucy, what Caroline told me about Paul and so we were ready to go at Paul’s apartment. Lucy drove the car to his apartment. My hands were shaking and were so cold when we reached his apartment. I wanted it to be false what Caroline has exclaimed because I didn’t wanted my heart to shattered again into pieces.

I barged into the room, and they both were lying naked on bed . Seeing me like this  shocked Paul. I stared at both of them, pasting a shocked expression on my face.
They both immediately puts on clothes. I didn’t uttered a word. I threw his ring at him and then  I immediately turned on my heels and went to home.

Tears were rolling down my cheeks. I was heartbroken, I rejected Zach because of Paul where Paul didn’t even give a fuck about me. At this moment I missed Zach. I missed all those moments which I had spent with him.

I grasped my phone and then called his number.

“Hello” said by some unfamiliar voice.

“Can I speak to Zach” tears were still rolling down my cheeks.

“I am Zach’s mother and he is in hospital.” she replied.

“ Why what happened to him” my heart hammered inside my chest.

“He had a car accident.” My phone slipped from my hand and suddenly I felt my world crashing down on me.