My Boss Is My Ex-Husband

CHAPTER 7

Althea POV

THERE was no sound inside the car, even when we got home, Kayzer still didn't speak. I knew Blaze was curious, but he chose to remain silent.

BBLLAAGG!

I almost jumped when he suddenly slammed the door of our room. Meanwhile, my son and I were still in the living room.

"Mommy? Daddy's fine?" he asked.

"Yes, baby. Go to your room first. I'll try to talk to your Daddy, okay?" I forced a smile. Even though I was hesitant, he went up to his room without a word.

I sighed. I didn't know what happened to Kayzer. Even though I didn't ask him, I knew it was all about Blake. But why? I shook my head as I walked up to our room. I slowly turned the doorknob and immediately heard the sound of water from the bathroom, so I was sure he was taking a shower. I let out a deep sigh before stepping closer to the bathroom. I knocked.

"Zer? Can we tal—" before I could finish, the door suddenly opened, and Kayzer came out.

I quickly averted my gaze when I saw his bare chest, with only a towel wrapped around his waist.

"What is it?" he asked. I cleared my throat first.

"W-what happened to y-you? Are you okay?" I couldn't speak properly because I felt awkward around him. Even after all these years of being in a relationship, we had never been intimate. Never. That's why I still felt uneasy with him.

He chuckled. "Yes, I'm fine. Why wouldn't I be?"

'Because of Blake,' I wanted to say, but I was afraid he might get angry.

He walked towards his walk-in closet. It was only then that I realized I had been holding my breath, so I exhaled deeply. I approached the terrace and looked at the plants I used to tend. I just found out they were still alive. I hadn't taken care of my plants since I got married to Blake. I sighed.

I was remembering what happened earlier. I didn't know how to react when I saw Blake again. I only felt the pain, the pain from what he did to me in the past. I closed my eyes tightly when my chest suddenly felt tight. I took a deep breath before opening my eyes again. The only thing I could think about was, what if he found out Blaze was his son? He might take my child away, and I could never bear to be separated from my son.

I flinched when Kayzer hugged my waist and slightly nuzzled his face into my neck.

"Hon..." I didn't know why, but I felt a shiver when he called me that. "I'm scared?" I felt his warm breath near my ear.

"Ba-bakit naman?" I asked with a furrowed brow.

"That you might leave me?"

"Why would I do that?" I turned to face him, and I was a bit surprised to see his eyes glistening with tears.

"Because of Blake. You might leave me and go to him," I couldn't help but laugh at his expression. He looked like a child asking for a toy from his mother.

I pinched his rosy cheeks. "I loved him before, but not now. You are the one who makes my heart beat fast." He held the hand that was pinching his cheek and caressed it. He closed his eyes, as if savoring the touch on his cheeks. I stared at his face, totally, he's handsome. You would almost think he was perfect for me. I looked away when he suddenly opened his eyes. He cupped my face with both hands.

"I can live without you... I love you." Before I could utter a single word, he kissed me.

-YUMEKO ✓