After lunch, I and Geoff went to Liberty Hotel as planned. I didn't tell him anything about the earring. I have to keep it to myself this time and observe things first. I trust ny husband and I know he will never do things to upset me let lone cheat on me.
When we arrived the hotel, we headed directly to our room. This room was exclusively for me and Geoff so it is not rented out to guests. I was surprised to see some of our pictures framed and are displayed on top of the shelves.
"Do you like it?" Geoff asked. He gave me a back hug which made me feel pleased. All the confusion I had this morning about Erica disappeared.
"Yeah, I like it a lot." I said.
"I love you so much." Geoff said.
"I love you, too." I faced him and hung my hands on his neck. I kissed his lips gently. I had to stand on my toes so I can reach his lips.
"You know what happens next right?" Geoff said, teasing his wife.
"I don't know." I said pretending to be innocent.
"I will show you, then." He then carried me and brought me to the bedroom. He kissed me passionately and laid me on the bed gently.
These are the times that I will never trade in for anything. Just being with my husband makes me the happiest woman on earth.
After making love, we feel asleep in each other's arms. This is his only chance to take a rest from working so hard.
....
I woke up from a loud noise from somewhere. At first, I thought it was from my phone so I searched for it on the bedside table next to me. I soon remember that my phone is in the living room inside my bag. I looked on the bedside table on the opposite side of the bed and Geoff's phone is ringing. I got it to cancel the call before it wakes him up and was surprised to see the name on the phone.
Erica is calling.
At first, I was thinking who could that Erica, then I remember his ex-wife. I answered the call without saying anything.
"Hello darling? I miss you. When will you come to my place? I am starting to think that you are now so serious with your fake wife." The other person on the line sounded so sweet. I can recognize her voice now. It is really his ex-wife.
I ended the call immediately. I was so shocked with what I have heard. Could it be true? Am I Geoff's fake wife? Am I being played at again?
I was staring at Geoff sleeping soundly for I don't know how long. I feel blank. I can't think clearly. All I know now is I have to confront Geoff and ask him directly about it. I can accept it easier if I know the truth.
It was already dark outside when Geoff finally woke up.
He check his phone first, probably to check the time. I was already sitting on the chair next to the glass window and staring blankly at the scenery from outside.
"What are you doing here? Why didn't you wake me up? Are you hungry? Come here." He said, gesturing for me to sit next to him.
"We need to talk." I said sternly without moving. "You come here."
"Am I in trouble? Is it because I was sleeping the whole day? Sorry. I was so tired this week. We can go out tonight. Where do you want to go?" He said smiling.
I kept quiet and just looked at him.
"You're making me scared. Are you mad?" He asked. He then stood up. He wrapped himself with the blanket since he is still naked. He sat down to the chair next to me.
"Your ex-wife called you while you were sleeping. I answered her call."
"So? Did she say anything bad to you? She really doesn't know when to stop." He said.
"She didn't know it was me I guess. I didn't say anything."
"And then?" He seems impatient.
"She was asking when you would visit her and when you plan to split with your fake wife."
"What!? Was she referring to you?!"
"Do you have another wife aside from me?" I asked. I now realized that we never had a fight before. Even though he spends only some time with me since we got married, I try to understand him as much as possible. I never complained despite sleeping alone in our room most of the time.
"Of course not!" He said almost shouting. "Don't tell me you believed her?"
"There is nother thing I found out this morning. She was looking for her earring right? And guess who has that earring? Me! I found it on our bed."
"Why didn't you ask me? If you were already getting suspicious this morning, you could have asked me directly."
"Explain how it got there. I'm listening."
"She went to our room. She tried to seduce me but I didn't do anything. Do you know how much I hate her? She slept with one of my friends! I'm not even sure who else she slept with. Do you know how much I want kill her every time she is around me?"
"Is that true?" I asked. I am starting to feel guilty for doubting him.
"Of course, it is. Come here." He tapped his lap, signalling me to sit on it which I easily obliged.
"I love you. I won't do anything to destroy your trust and I won't be cheating on you. Please believe me and only believe in me, okay?"
"Sorry." I said sincerely. "I always believe you. I just don't want to be fooled again like what Lance did to me."
"I and that bastard are different. We were not the same and we will never be the same." He then kissed me gently. "You need to be punished for doubting me." He said cutely.
"What kind of punishment?" I said. I can now smile talking to him.
"How about stripdancing in front of me? Ouch!" I punched his chest hard.
"Please be serious. I feel guilty. I should at least do something for you." I said.
"You don't need to do anything. All you have to do is trust me."
"I trust you."
"I can't forgive her though. I can't forgive anyone who wants to destroy our relationship. I will make her pay." Geoff said, looking determined.
"You don't need to do anything. We are fine so that's okay."
"No, I will make her pay. Just watch." He said, then we kissed again.
Everything ended well that day. We had our first fight but we were able to settle our misunderstanding, or should I say my doubts. He assured me that I am the only woman for him and that is already enough for me. I wonder how he would avenge Erica. I already forgave her and I can just let what she did go but having a little revenge is also not bad, I think. :)