Andrew came out of his room fully dressed in his tailor made dark gray business suit which he matched with pale lavender color shirt and dark blue and gray tie; and his Gucci G-chrono diamond watch. He walked to the stairs like a monarch, shunning the existence of all small peasants in his way.
He stopped by the Ariena room only to find the door ajar opened with no presence of the person whom he wished to see and avoid the most at this time. Disappointed by his discovery, he clenched his teeth hard as he cursed himself again in his mind before moving forward, 'Only a fool will like to see a monster and despicable person like you.'
"A very good morning to you Sir..." Ramy greeted him in a calm and deep voice, as he saw Andrew coming down the stairs. He was a well trained manservant and his years of experience add to his excellence in handling and serving to the need of his master(s).
"Morning..." Andrew replied him in hoarse tone. His voice was a bit broken due to over drinking and lack of sleep. He cleared his throat while walking to the dining area for the breakfast.
It was a little late for breakfast and he was starving right now. As last night he was too excited to meet her and didn't eat well when the dinner served in the flight. On his return to mansion, a lot of things happened, completely making him forgot about him and his hunger.
Ramy quickly informed him as he looked at his dead expressions, " Sir, Mr Stadel called early this morning. He enquired about your well-being ..."
Andrew halted for a minute before proceeding further in his track and asked monotonously, "And what did you replied..."
"Sir, I told him that you were tired from the long flight and were resting in your room. He asked me to tell you to talk to him when you are free..." answered the butler in the same deep voice.
"Thank you Ramy, I'll do the required..." said Andrew as he sit on his chair with a straight, expressionless face.
Ramy served his master with utmost care and hospitality and take a step back to stand for any further command. He watched how Andrew was starting at the chair, where usually Ariena sits without touching his food.
Ramy sighed at the stubbornness of his master as he informed Andrew in a low voice, "Madam was really early this morning and after having her coffee and cakes she left for the office at half past six, Sir..."
Ramy's words scattered the last hope he had to see her before leaving for his work. He picked his fork and knife to take a small bites from his fluffy cream cheese spinach omelette. Suddenly, he noticed that the time Ariena left for Matilda's was way before it open, though he know she might have done it to keep distance from him. But then too he was anxious and wanted to be sure she was good.
He turned to Ramy and asked with a frown, "Didn't it quite early for the work..?"
"Yes Sir, actually Madam is quite busy these days. She usually left for the day early and had had pulled a lot of all-nighters to finish her work. As you know, she had two big projects right now in her hand.." said Ramy feeling proud of his lady boss achievements.
Andrew was surprised and at the same time he was disheartened to know that even his servants are more knowledgeable about his wife's life as compared to him. He discarded the thought to ask more to Ramy. 'He's really a bad husband no doubt in it....' He sighed while poking his food. His appetite was gone.
After having some few more bites he left for his office, hoping to see her at night, if luck favours him.
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By the time Andrew reached to the office, it was already lunch time. Most of the employees greeted and congratulate him for the big success he brought to the company on his way to his personal elevator.The whole office was excited and in joyous mood. Everyone had worked really hard to get the deal done along with Andrew, as in a firm it's not individual that counts it's the group that you work with is important.
On arrival of the president on his floor everyone standup on their seats and clapped for the success that the company had achieved. Turning the already welcoming environment into more merry.
Andrew thanked them all and praised them for their hard work and all the efforts. He also announced to celebrate the same by inviting them for a grand dinner. A loud cheer was heard after his announcement as he strolled his way to his office.
He slumped in his chair tiredly as he asked Ron in a straight tone with his eyes still closed, "Why had She called me that morning.."
At first Ron was completely surprised and confused by his questions. 'Whom is he talking about...' Ron questioned himself while scratching the back of his neck. But soon realized that what was all this about.
He sighed knowingly that Andrew still didn't talk to Ariena about that call, before answering to him.
"Oh that.... Madam had qualified to participate in CINA this year, it's a really renowned and preeminent fashion show and to get selected for it is a matter of reputation and value for a designer. She called to give this good news to you... " said Ron with a beaming voice as one could easily she how proud he was feeling for Ariena.
He paused to look at Andrew to get some reaction but to his dismay the ice block remains as it is. Much to Ron knowledge, Andrew had clenched his teeth hard and balled his hand tightly to control his expression, after Ron's words.
"Anything else about her....." asked Andrew again still in the same position.
"Yes , Her group designs were highly appreciated by the Matilda's famous designer Stella and they will also show their pieces in the Annual Spring Fashion Week. To celebrate the same news she had gone to the FUMES with her friends when you called her back that night...." said Ron with a poker face.
Ron was totally disappointed by Andrew behavior as he knew Andrew has returned back so soon only to have a talk with her but here he is, he is clueless about everything.
Andrew quickly dismiss Ron as he kept staring at anything but not in particular. He was really shameful to think how rudely he had refused her call that morning.
"She must have been so happy to tell me about her but as usual I didn't bother to know about her or her life. " he muttered under his breath. When suddenly he remembered that Evan was also saying about something celebrating her success last night.
He fisted his hand and punched them hard on to the table, as he talked to himself in a threatening tone, "Just too great, whole city is there to celebrate with her and here's me who didn't even know about. What right did I've to say that she's mine. What right I've to hurt her so badly and doubt her sincerity and commitment to her. When he knows nothing about her.."
" I'm a complete jerk and useless husband to her... " He shouted with gnashing his teeth in anger, As he continued with a heavy heart and soulless eyes, " But the still I want her to be for myself only.... I don't know what to expect from you but one thing is certain I don't want to loose you or leave me.... I miss you Ariena, please return to me, don't break up with me...." A single tear drop from his left eye as the fear of loosing someone especial keep frightening him, making miss more.....