Chapter 528 - Human Pillow (1/2)

Rui went home straight after giving Ruth a lift to her apartment. He felt so emotionally weak as he walked inside his house.

It was almost dinner time yet no news from Cali. He walked straight to his room and threw his tired body on the bed, trying to calm his crying heart.

He did not dare follow Cali to the gaming machines because he was scared of seeing her enjoying her time with Edward. The scene of Cali smiling and talking to Edward kept playing before his eyes and torturing him.

He got up from the bed and cleaned himself before he went out headed straight to the bar. He wanted to get wasted for once so he could not feel any pain.

He drank while staring at his mobile phone every once in a while. He was waiting for Cali to call or at least send him a text message to inform him if she would eat dinner outside, but more than an hour had passed yet there was nothing.

Rui grabbed more cans of beer and drank everything one by one. He could feel his body was burning hot as the alcohol was consuming him already.

Unconsciously, tears welled up and fell from his eyes. He was sitting there and sobbing alone as he poured all his heartache out with his tears.

Cali was his wife, but he could not even touch her like he used to. He couldn't even tell her to not go to any other man when it was his right to tell her so.

His situation was just too much for him to bear, but he was trying his best… because he could not let her go just yet… He wanted to take his chance and fight for her.

Rui opened another can of beer and downed it in his throat in a single go. He picked the next can and drowned himself in the alcohol by downing more and more alcohol.

Meanwhile, Cali was with Edward, but her mind was drifting somewhere else.

”Cali, didn't you like what I ordered?” Edward asked.

Cali gave him half-a-smile and said, ”It's good.”

She then continued eating while still a little distracted. She unconsciously looked at her mobile phone and mused, 'how come he's not calling and asking where I am?'

She was controlling herself from contacting Rui because it annoyed her seeing him with Ruth. She was sure those two were still together and having a great dinner somewhere. Ruth would probably take this chance and even ask Rui to a cinema or walk and stroll in parks…

Cali crumpled her face and chose to focus on her food instead.

When they were done eating, Edward looked straight at her and directly said, ”Cali, I like you… And I want to date you.”

It shocked Cali because she did not expect this coming…

Edward chuckled, seeing Cali's surprised look and parted lips.

”I know I have confessed too soon, but I don't wanna waste time. All I want from you is to give me some time to prove myself and see if you will like me romantically.

I know, right now you only like me as a friend, but let's set a span of time to find out if the chemistry between us can change. Like one month, Or just a week will do! Date me for a week and see if you think you can picture me as your boyfriend.” Edward declared.

Cali was still speechless. Edward gave her a naughty smile and said, ”You don't have to answer now, Cali… Think of it carefully as we spend time together and get to know each other more.

Sorry again if I'm too straightforward. Just that I really don't want to waste time and it's in my nature to express myself clearly and speak whatever is in my heart.”