Broken Strings novel Chapter 37

MELISSA QUIZON

"Reid, where are you? I sewed your pants." I said as I looked for Reid in his room.

I walked out of Reid's room. I heard a noise from somewhere so I followed it. The noise was coming from Wright's room. I frowned when I saw the two talking seriously. I hid by the side of the door and listened to their conversation again.

"But, Daddy, are you and Mommy okay? Why aren't you talking?" Reid's innocent question.

Wright stopped tying his tie. "There are things you don't understand yet, son."

"Daddy, are you going to spend the night at work again? We won't eat together again?" Reid's voice seemed tinged with sadness.

Wright knelt in front of Reid for them to level. "I'll be home early, because I'll miss you. I love you so much."

Reid's face lit up and he hugged Wright's neck. I haven't heard anything from them yet. I took a deep breath and dared to knock on the door.

They parted and looked at me. I lifted Reid's pants that I had already sewn. Reid ran closer to me. "Thank you, Mommy! You're the best!"

He left and closed the door.

"Does he already notice?" I asked.

It nib his lower lip before speaking. "I don't think so."

"Okay. That's all I want to hear."

"You only listen to what you want to hear, Melissa." He says earnestly.

"I won't deny that fact, Wright." I answer directly.

I turned around and was about to open the door when his arms wrapped around my waist. I sighed as he buried his face between my shoulder and neck.

"Wright!" I try to get out of his arms.

"I really love your scent, Baby. It's peaceful having you in my arms." He murmured.

"Wright, p-please-"

"I wish I could melt your frozen heart." He turned me around to face him. His eyes are sad. "But, let's face the reality that I can't. Fucking life."

I swallowed a few times. I bit my lower lip to keep it from shivering. Wright touched both my cheeks.

"I love you so much that I could die, Baby."

"Stop-"

"I can't stop loving you, Baby. And I won't. My heart's aching for you. You're all I need." My knees trembled at the kind of look he had.

"Wright, it's okay that we're just like this." I managed to say.

"Is it really going to end here?"

I averted my gaze. "A lot has happened, Wright."

"And you can't afford to forget all that?" There was resentment in its voice.

I swallowed. "Let's go out. He'll be late for class."

"Melissa, this is my last draw." His face dropped and our lips met.

His lips moved slowly. I felt its love. I tried not to close my eyes and savored its sweet lips.

"Stop it, Wright." I murmured.

He move away and sighed as he opened his eyes. he took a deep breath and stared at me.

"Guess I need to accept the fact that I made you look like that, Melissa. Cold and heartless." He said seriously and left the room.

I close my eyes when he slams the door shut. Probably that's where he poured out his annoyance.

I took a deep breath and wiped the tears that flowed down my cheeks. After I organized myself I went out. I went down the stairs.

"Mommy's already there. Come on, Daddy." There's Reid.

"Let's go." Wright held Reid's hand and one of his hands was carrying Reid's non-tow bag.