Chapter 31 & 32 : Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One
“Do you crave for?” Daphne asked as Paul laid on the bed.
“Ummm” He acted like he was thinking.
“Be serious hubby” She said, and he chuckled.
“Chicken” He said.
“And?”
“Fried rice” He added.
“Okay hubby…” She pecked his forehead, and walked out of the room.
“Let’s get to work” She said wearing her apron.
She got the frozen chicken in the freezer.
She put the chicken in the little tray of brown rice to make it crispy.
She put it in the fryer before rushing to the gas cooker to stir fry the rice.
<10 MINUTES LATER>
“Do you like it?” She asked, and he gave a nod.
“Feed me” He pouted, and she couldn’t help but chuckle.
“Sure hubby” She took the spoon from him and fed him.
He smiled. “It taste more delicious now” She chuckled.
“Here” She lifted the glass of fresh orange juice to his lips, and he drank it with a wide smile on his face.
“Good morning” Daphne gently tapped on his shoulder.
“Good morning” He yawned.
“Ewww, Morning breath” She made a disgusted face.
He covered his mouth to smell his breath.
“Don’t blame me. I was too weak to wash up last night. I only washed my face and went to bed” He defended.
“But I offered to bath you” She replied, and he cocked his eyebrows up.
“I mean… I’ve seen everything already from head to toe” She said.
“Gosh” He muttered in embarrassment getting up from the bed.
He made to open the bathroom’s door.
“Hubby” She called, and he turned.
She walked to him, and stole a kiss from his lips.
“I missed them” She grinned.
“Really?”
“Breakfast is ready. Go wash up” She said,and turned to leave.
He spanked her backside, and she chuckled.
“You’re naughty” She said, and walked out of the room.
He chuckled before entering the bathroom.
“Don’t tell me you’re going to work” Daphne said.
“Well I am” He replied wearing his wristwatch.
“You’re unbelievable” She walked to him.
“You’re going nowhere” She said firmly.
“Daphne…”.
“You can’t change my mind” She said, and he wrapped his arms around her waist.
“Wifey…”.
“Mrs Gael Paul” He smiled, and a blush crept on her cheeks.
“Hubby…”.
“Mr Gael Paul…”.
“My love”.
“Dearest”.
“My universe” She said, and he chuckled at the pet names.
“You’re going nowhere and it’s final” She said sternly, and he immediately unwrapped his arms from her waist.
“Wear something casual and let’s Netflix and chill” She said.
“Daphne…”.
“Don’t stress me out Paul” She said, and he pouted cutely.
“You have a side chick at the office right?”
“What!” He gasped in shock.
“Then why are you hell bent on going to the office after I said no” She folded her hands under her b**bs.
“I don’t have any other woman apart from you”
“Hmmm” She cocked up her eyebrows.
“I swear. I’m serious” He said, and her lips stretched into a smile.
“Can I go to work now?”
“No!” She sat on the bed, and he sat beside her.
“Daphne…”
“Keep on wasting your time instead of being obedient and have some rest” She said, and looked away.
He smiled, and held her chin making her look at him. Their eyes mirrored accurately.
“Paul”.
“Daphne” They immediately crashed their lips together. They kissed deeply and passionately as they laid on the bed with him on top.
“Won’t you go to the office again?” She asked on his lips.
“You’re more important than the office” He replied, and slowly slid his tongue into her mouth and then she wrapped her arms around his neck kissing hotly.
The next minute, their clothes were loitered around the place. Their moans filled the room as they s-xed.
Chapter 33 & 34 : Daphne’s Support
“Welcome back hubby” Daphne smiled and Paul hugged her.
“I missed you” He said.
“I missed you too” She broke the hug, and she helped him peel his jacket off his body.
“Go refreshen up. I made-
“Sorry Daphne. I should have told you” He muttered in guilt.
“Told me what?” She asked cluelessly.
“I want us to eat out tonight. I already made reservation for us at a restaurant” He replied, and she smiled widely.
Hearing him say the word US makes her super super super happy. Had someone told her months ago that they were going to become this close and united then she’d have argued or even call the person a liar… But look at them today…
“What are you thinking about?” He asked snapping her out of her thoughts.
“Good idea” She smiled.
“Do you like the place?” Paul asked rubbing her knuckles fondly.
“I do” Daphne replied.
“I heard their food is nice and I kinda love the ambiance. Music in the background, captivating arts on the wall, watching the city’s view, the nice fragrance in the air… Everything… I love everything” He said.
“Then we should come here often” She suggested.
“I’m inclined to that” He smiled, and they clinked their wine glasses together.
They took a sip and waiters arrived with their meal.
“Paul this isn’t the way home” Daphne said.
“I know” He replied, and she looked at him in confusion.
“Come on, I’m not going to hurt you. We are going on a long drive” He smiled, and she held her chest in relieve.
“Drama queen” He chuckled, and she smiled.
He held her hand and kissed it. A blush crept on her cheeks, he turned to look at her and she looked away in embarrassment.
He smiled holding her hand while he drove.
“Where are you going to Daphne?” Paul asked.
“Court” She replied brushing her hair, and he sat up immediately.
“Court?” She gave a nod.
“You wanna get a divorce?” He got up from the bed walking briskly to her and she said nothing.
“Answer me Daphne” He said calmly.
“Actually….
She narrated everything that happened between her and her former boss. Paul was already fuming in rage. Just the thought of how helpless she must have felt when he tried to take advantage made him mad.
“We are going to the court together” He said.
“No you don’t have to”
“I’m not listening to you. Not today” He said firmly, and she sighed.
“Daphne and I were in a relationship” Her former boss said.
“That’s a lie sir” She disagreed.
“Sir? I envy her patience” Paul scoffed.
“But the video shows you two having fun” The judge said.
“It’s an edited video ma’am” Her eyes stung with tears.
“Daphne don’t do this. You asked me to get married to you but I refused. Is that why I’m being charged for a rape case?” He asked, and tears rolled down her cheeks in hurt.
Paul sat down quietly tapping his fingers on his thighs waiting for the hearing to come to an end.
“Daphne say the truth and I promise to do whatever you want” He pleaded.
“For the sake of my wife and kids” All eyes were on her. She slowly turned and met her eyes with that of his wife. She looked so weak and pale. The kids were emotional seeing their dad in a prisoner’s uniform.
Her heart sank at the sight….
She looked at Paul and Paul gestured her to calm down.
“Actually sir and I were in a relation-
“Don’t you dare Daphne!” She heard a familiar voice. Everyone in the courtroom looked at the door at once. Paul and Daphne gasped in shock.
Chapter 35 & 36 : The Road to Healing
Paul and Daphne gasped in shock.
“Mom?” She muttered.
“Dad?” Paul muttered.
Mr Miles and Mrs Millie walked into the court elegantly clad in expensive blazer and dark shades looking so rich and classy.
“Who are they?” The judge asked no one in particular.
“My parents… They are my parents” She muttered in shock looking at them as they took their seats.
Who told them that she’s in court?
“I have evidence to back up the allegation against him” Mrs Millie glared daggers at daphne’s boss.
“Let’s see the evidence” The judge said.
FLASHBACK STARTS**
“Come out” Mrs Millie said. She didn’t end the call.
She heard the sound of Daphne struggling with her boss and she started recording the call.
FLASHBACK ENDS**
“Thank gawd” Daphne held her chest.
“What do you have to say?” The judge looked at him.
“Actually… I… I…
He tried to run away. Paul intentionally put his leg on the way and he fell on the floor.
He pulled him up and blessed his face with a punch.
“How dare you!” He kept on blessing his face with punches. He was shivering in rage.
“Enough!” The judge barked but Paul wasn’t ready to listen. Daphne came out of the witness box and ran to him.
“Enough” She tried to stop him but he kept on punching him.
“Paul!” She barked, and his hand froze in the air.
“Gosh” He hissed looking at his bloody hand. The man was looking so weak, he was bleeding from his mouth. immediately Paul let go of her, he fell weakly on the ground.
“I’m outta here” Paul walked out of the courtroom.
After the court’s hearing. Daphne came to meet him in the car.
“Gosh. Why did you have to do that?” She muttered sadly, and he said nothing.
“Go the back seat. I’ll drive” She said and he looked at her.
“Trust me” She said.
She got things she’d need to treat his wound from a pharmacy.
He didn’t make a sound as she disinfected his wound.
“I’ll do it myself” He said trying to take the disinfectant from her.
“Are you perhaps mad at me?” She blinked, and he said nothing.
“Answer me Paul. Your silence is killing me” Her eyes stung with tears, and he took the disinfectant from her.
“Can I ask you a question?” He said as he treated his wound, and she gave a nod.
“Were you seriously gonna admit that the accusation was false just because of his wife and kids?” She fell silent.
“Gosh” He let out a dry chuckle.
“Do you know that you could be jailed for that?”
“I’m sorry” She sniffles.
“No you can’t tell me you’re sorry. You wanted to leave me just like GF did” He said.
“No. That’s not true Paul”
“Then what on earth were you trying to do in there? Take the blame for something you didn’t do. Just so he could return back to his family? He should thought of that before trying to take advantage of you” He looked away hurtfully.
“Look at me Paul” He slowly looked at her.
“I’d never leave you. I promise” She said with a light smile.
“Really?”
“I promise” She assured and his lips stretched into a smile.
Daphne and Paul walked into the house giggling as they gisted, only to find Chole sitting on a couch with her legs crossed.
“Chole?” He muttered, and Daphne looked at him.
“I see you two have gotten quite close in my absence” She spoke with an hint of jest in my voice.
“What are you doing here?” Paul asked.
“No hug, no kiss, no babe….?”
“Get out Chole” Daphne said sternly.
“I will but after I show you something interesting” She said smirking at Daphne, and she immediately swallowed down nothing nervously.
“Listen” Chole played a recording on her voice.
Paul’s eyes widened when he heard Granny Freya and Daphne’s voice.
So Granny Freya and Daphne were the reason why Chole left????
She was paid to break up with him???
Paul slowly looked at Daphne. “I’m sorry” She muttered, and Paul let out a dry chuckle looking at Chole.
“How is it that every time I wear a green blazer something stupid happens?” He chuckled dryly.
“First I almost killed someone and now you’re back” He added.
“You accepted the cheque, didn’t you? So why are you back?” Paul asked.
“Ummm… Actually Daphne and Granny Freya threatened me” She lied.
“But I didn’t hear any part where they threatened you”.
“I didn’t record that part. Believe me Paul”.
“I know for sure GF won’t threaten you and as for Daphne” He wrapped an arm around her waist pulling her closer to him making her eyes widen. She thought he was gonna scold her for what she did.
“Who is my wife I know she’d never anything close to threatening someone” He defended.
“Paul…”
“Use the door. My wife and I have an unfinished business” He pecked her cheek and she smiled.
“You can’t do this to me Paul. You said you were gonna divorce her and get married to-
“He already told me about it so use the door. There’s no use repeating it” Daphne said.
“Paul…”
Daphne held her hand and threw her out of the house.
“Go away” Daphne smirked, and Chole made to go in again.
Daphne slammed the door on her face and then immediately locked it from behind.
The next thing she heard was Daphne moaning.
She rolled her eyes. “What the fk?” She muttered. “Fk you Paul!” She yelled.
“Daphne is doing a good job here” He replied from inside.
She hissed before walking away. Daphne and Paul are watching her from the window.
“She actually believed that we were doing something” Daphne smiled.
“Baddie why did you moan?” Paul said.
“To mark my territory” She smiled, and they fist bumped.