Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 5

I took a sip from my wine glass and swirled it around the rim of the glass before turning to her with a smile. "We're not yet ready, Grandma. We always talk about it. Maybe, at the right time."

"But I'm afraid you're already in menopause once Atlas decides to have a child," Tito jokes. He's a well known judge. One of the most respected servants of the country. Judge Condrad Aguirre.

"Tito. . . Don't joke around like that." I pouted, suppressing a smile.

My aunts laughed, and so did Grandma. Everyone at the table laughed, including me. But I can clearly feel the bitterness in my smile. I know what Atlas wants. He hated having a child with me. He wanted me to take contraceptives. He didn't want something to bloom out of what he's doing to me.

"I'm already saying this, Olive. One Tito starts getting impatient, he'll probably have another child before Atlas and you!" my cousin exclaimed and boomed a laugh.

I shook my head and laughed with them. I remembered Das suddenly. I stole a glance from my wristwatch. I sighed in relief when I saw that I still had time to meet with my father.

"You should hurry, my grandchild. I want to see another cute and cheerful little Olive," Grandma said.

I only smiled at her. I decided not to open my lips and start another topic. I don't know what to say. I don't know how I faced my relatives with a smile and a head held high.

"Do you have a problem, Olive?"

I turned to my grandmother. The both of us are at the veranda, drinking our tea. It's already past seven in the evening but I'm still at Aunt's house. I decided to make the best of the remaining hours because I know that no one waits for me back home.

"Nothing, Grandma. I'm very happy and content," I said softly. I didn't know if I convinced her because she was just looking at me.

"I don't know." She shook her head. "When I look in your eyes, there's something missing, Hija. I loved the glow in your eyes, way back. But it's different now. It's very different."