Chapter 91 - Calm days before the Storm (1/2)
In the next few days, Alex had been keeping a close watch on Francesca. He was still determined to divorce her but his conscience tells him to at least make sure she gets through this.
He didn't want her to feel that life is over without him at her side. Alex knew that by doing this, April would get hurt but he just can't pretend to look away. He had made his bed and he will stick to his decision. He was only feeling guilty, thus he takes care of his wife.
At the moment, he was bringing lunch to her hospital room. She could've already check out of the hospital, but Alex insisted for her to stay a couple more days. He wanted to get her to check by a psychologist, to see if he can prescribe anything for suicidal thoughts.
He already has April to think about, now this happened. Yet, he could only blame himself. As he arrived into her room, Francesca was sitting up and watching something on the tv.
”Darling, your back! How was work yesterday?” Francesca cheerfully asked, as if nothing happened on their marriage.
”Everything is good. How about you? Are you feeling much better today?” Seeing her lively, he felt relief and smiled at her.
”Yes. The doctor says that my vitality is already stable.” Seeing that Alex was holding a restaurant plastic bag. ”Did you bring food for me?” She asked joyously.
”Hmm. Wait a second and I'll prepare it for you.” Alex felt that he was back in the past. Being in the hospital, bringing her food and seeing her smile. It surely brings back memories of their past.
Alex carefully set the table for her to eat, he had brought her favorite food. He knew her well as the back of his palm.
Seeing the foods in the table, Francesca felt touched. Although she was currently in the VIP Room in the hospital, their foods weren't to her taste. Looking at the dishes that Alex had brought, she felt hungry. He purposely brought her favorites that made her heartfelt warm. He still cared for her, she thought. She concluded that she might still be able to save their marriage.
”Here. Eat slowly.” Alex sat down next to her bed and watched her eat. Since she was not invalid, he didn't fed her. Instead, he poured her water in case she gets thirsty.
Francesca ate healthily. It had been a long time since she ate a good meal. Her constant scheming and planning made her unable to taste good food. Making her lose appetite in the process.
”Slow down or you'll choke yourself.” Alex reminded his wife. She was like a different woman at the moment. Not like the usual Francesca who watches her intake and calories.