I quickly replied, saying I was fine, and I had been discharged from the hospital.
However, my fingers lingered on the keyboard as I hesitated to end this once and for all. In the end, I decided not to as I could not bring myself to hit the “send” button. That’s just who I am. Because I’ve lost so much, I don’t want to lose anything else anymore. I yearn for warmth and love, even if I myself find it hard to give love.
When I arrived at the clubhouse, I received a call from Sabrina. She was my only best friend who wouldn’t hesitate to speak of her feelings. “Hey, I know you’re married and living a happy life. But, it doesn’t mean you should be cooped up in your lovey-dovey nest all day. You should really meet up with us sometime. It’s not like your love would disappear the moment you step out of the house, right?” she teased.
I let out a bitter laugh and thought to myself. It’s been two years since we got married, and I realized I had lost a huge part of me. No wonder Sabrina always complains. I used to think that those were really sweet moments, but all that’s left was sadness. I can’t believe my life has become like this – a world that’s filled with Lyle and only him!
“I’m sorry. I got caught up with something. But I’ll be available later. What’s up?”
“It’s just a small gathering with our friends at 301 clubhouse. You must attend, or I won’t be friends with you anymore,” Sabrina said in a childish manner.
I agreed to come as I was at the same place. The meeting went well, and Mary noticed that I lost weight. Hence, she asked if I was doing okay. I smiled lightly and told her I was discharged from the hospital a while ago.
She complained that I wasn’t taking good care of myself and that she would have brought the contract to the hospital if she knew I was unwell. Furthermore, she also asked about Lyle. However, I merely smiled at her. How am I supposed to tell my business partner that my husband cheated on me and was the cause of my miscarriage? Besides, my husband was not the father to my baby.
Once the meeting was over, I walked toward the private room according to Sabrina’s description and knocked. I immediately regretted it as soon as I entered the room. Because, in that room, were Sabrina and a bunch of familiar faces as well as Benjamin. He was Lyle’s best friend who always looked down on me. In fact, that b*stard would take every chance to find fault with me.
The reason behind his attitude towards me was because I rejected him in public when he confessed to me in the past. I guess he felt pretty humiliated, and everything changed after that. Sure enough, he made me drink three glasses of whiskey the moment I stepped into the room. He even said I would be deemed rude if I rejected it. At that, the crowd began to cheer, and I glanced at him lightly. He glanced back in return, his eyes filled with disdain and provocation. It was obvious that he had bad intentions toward me, and he did not even bother to hide it.
It wouldn’t make sense if Benjamin didn’t know that I was hospitalized. Though Christopher and Lyle were best friends, Lyle and Benjamin were like brothers.
“Eve, what are you still waiting for? Drink up! We all know you drink like a fish, so three glasses of whiskey would be a piece of cake, right?” Sabrina urged.
It used to be true. However, I wouldn’t risk my health like that right now. “I was just discharged from the hospital due to a miscarriage. Are you seriously going to force me to drink all these? Do you still have any conscience left in you?”
“What? A miscarriage? What happened, Eve? Why were you so careless?” Sabrina looked at me, dumbfounded.
“What a shame. Well, who knows who the father is. Perhaps she messed around with someone else, and something bad happened.” Benjamin snorted.
I could feel countless eyes staring at me as I replied, “I met a madman who wasn’t looking at where he was going and fell. Don’t worry. Although I can’t drink, we can still do something else.”
The door of the private room was pushed open as I said those words. It was Lyle who walked in. I frowned at the sight of him as a bad feeling crept into my heart. Lyle did not notice us as he said excitedly, “Everyone, look who’s here today!”
The crowd saw the mysterious person and began whispering among themselves. Who was this mysterious person that got Lyle so excited? I thought as I took a sip of my water. Then, I heard the sound of high heels clicking against the tiles.
I initially thought it was Bianca. Yet, I was proven wrong when I looked closely at the woman who was wearing a white dress and a sweet smile. It was none other than Crystal. I was taken back as the cup in my hand slipped and fell onto the ground with a loud clang.
She’s back, and at this time too? Why?
