I stepped out of my car,my eyes scanning the darkened house because pretty late and I just wanted to be sure it was my home,I am sure Antonio must have ran mad as he couldn't reach me.
Immediately I entered my home,thanks to the spare key,I saw Antonio heading towards me,he must have heard noticing trying to creak in.
I crumbled into Antonio's arm and I soaked his shirt with tears,one of the maids came in but he dismissed them.
I couldn't find the words to explain the nightmare I had just endured,I was so terrified,my hands were all cold and shaking and my only comfort place was Antonio.
Antonio's expression detached as he looked so worried about me,his hug was even more tight,he looked so happy to see me but at the same time, everything seemed so mysterious to him,he had questions written all over his face.
He set freee from the hug and offered me water after a while,his pitiful eyes locked onto mine,he was checking if I was okay.
Then he asked too many questions at the same time.
"Are you ok,what happened?where you attacked?should report this to the police?You look so lager,I went to your office and they said you left a long time ago but the problem was you were not even picking up to your calls,where have you been?"
He could go on and on then he he said"should I get you something else to drink maybe juice, coffee or something that can cool you down because I can see you are still so stressed out"
He was so stressed out,too many questions,I was the one stressed but it felt like he had been held captive too.I was just too blank out to even talk or express myself.
I just kept nodding,I was sweating so profusely like I just came out of the oven.He was not just calm.
"Leila please talk to me,say something,you are scaring me"
My whole body was ignited,it was as if it was vibrating,my body shook with sobs but I remained silent.
Antonio finally freed me from all the questions"uhm, it's ok if you don't want to talk, it's fine I understand but please tomorrow I hope you will be able to talk about it"
I nodded and clung to him,grateful for his warmth and comfort"it's ok,you are safe now"
Just then,a small lovely voice called from upstairs"mummy!"she screamed on seeing me.
My heart swelled,Amanda,my baby.
She came downstairs and ran towards me to give me a hug.My daughter's eyes ,red from crying but lit up when she saw me.
I carried her on my laps and wiped her hot tears.She really misses me
"Mummy,I was so scared,I thought something bad had happened to you and I even had a nightmare"
Amanda whispered,I tried to console myself by hugging her tight,trying to calm her own racing thoughts as I fought mine even harder.
I didn't know when tears started dripping down my eyes.My heart melted,I couldn't bear the fact that I was the reason my family was sad,because of my stupid acts,I should have just told Antonio,he would have known what do.
"Oh sweetie, it's ok,I'm right here already so you don't have to worry,ok?I felt so bad for being the reason my daughter was so terrified.
Amanda nodded and hugged me again probably to be sure I was with her.Soon Antonio interrupted telling Amanda to go back to bed that I also needed to rest.
I sat beside him knowing he needed to know what happened but I just wasn't in the right frame of mind to discuss it with him.
It was so weird sitting beside him with no words coming out of his mouth until after few minutes,he broke the ice
"You should get some rest,I will call the office tomorrow to tell them you won't be coming"
I didn't say a word when he said that which was why he added"or would you rather talk about it?"
I immediately shook my head then he nodded putting up a face"ok then, let's go upstairs"
I just knew this was not the right moment to discuss such matters with him but I knew I couldn't keep the truth forever.
"I love you so much and nothing is ever going to change that"he expressed his love for me once again in the most passionate way.
I replied"I love you too Antonio, don't you ever doubt that"he smiled and kissed me on the forehead.
******The next morning******
"That's exactly what happened,I didn't want to tell you because I didn't want you to worry,I am so sorry but I promise,it will never happen again"
I finally told him everything that happened last night and he took it pretty well with a so much concern.
"So what now,are you still going to fire him?"Antonio asked me
I shook my head"I don't know,I just don't want that girl's problem anymore,she has done enough in my life"I sounded so exhausted.
"It's fine,we will get through this together,I promise you"he gave me his word
I nodded with all smiles and he kissed meon the lip and I was mind blown away
********* I was pretty much ok the next day and I resumed work.
All eyes on me with questions in their minds as they greated me,some were making advances towards me depite knowing I'm married and others I pretty much knew about was why I missed work but I shrugged it off and made my way to my office.
"I am sorry Mr Morgan but we no longer need you here"