Chapter 84 - Devil’s Contract (2/2)
” It's because I don't want him near you. He doesn't deserve you, Stella. You're too good for him.”
” Oh! And you're better than him? You think I'll pick you if he's gone from my life? Yeah! keep on dreaming.”
” Even if you don't choose me, I am happy as long no other guy is with you.” After hearing him say this, all of my hairs rise up in anger. That's it. My patience broke. I really need to shut his mouth, rather beat him to the point where he can't speak further.
” That's it, Adam! You have gone too far. Stella let's get outta here. I'll pay the cash. It's still a small sum of money to me.”
” No Theo. I can't let you pay for my damages. You may be rich enough to spend that amount of money but I think I need to take responsibility for my problems.”
” But Stella, if you don't want me to help you, where will you get all this money? Don't be stubborn now. You are my wife. What's mine is also yours. You can even pay me later-”
” Please?” She looked so out of sorts. I looked deep into her eyes, pleading me to let her do this. It broke my heart seeing her in this state. But, I just can't let her determination vanish. That little self-confidence she's slowly building up, she's using it with all her might in this fight. My Stella, my poor Stella. In the end, I have to eventually let you spread your wings to fly.
After a little while of deliberation, I hugged Stella. A foolish me finally agreed to her demand.
” So? What have you decided?” The devil was waiting for the answer.
Stella faced Adam with a fiery look in her eyes and said, ” I'll pay you the money.” Still unfazed, tho her insides are churning, she has to fight it back. ”However, this kind of blackmailing is unfair. Give me some time to prepare.”
” Okay. I guess I'll give you a little time. Or… you can just keep on working here.”
” Goodbye Adam.”
We walked away from the devil's den. Our minds were tensed as we were thinking of the money. The amount was not small and the time is limited.
” Are you going to ask your parents?” A worried me wanted to know about her next step.
” No. I have some money saved in my bank account. But that's not enough. Let's see what I can do.”
” Stella, why bother stressing out over this matter? I know you're strong and independent. But this is not the time to prove it. Adam isn't like Ray. He is as sly as a fox.”
” I know. Let's go back home. We have time to think about this matter.” Dropping the topic swiftly, we drove back to our house. My heart tells me that a big storm is coming. When things get out of one's hand, it becomes a great burden. A obstacle in one's life which can't be easily removed. To overcome such hardship one needs a strong will or fire. A strong will to live and achieve the happiness with their own strength.
God, are you watching? If you really can see my poor wife in this pitiful situation, give her some strength. Don't be so hard on her please.
~ to be continued