The Unwanted Marriage (UNDER EDITING)

36: Old times

AUTHOR'S P.O.V

Arthur had the greatest sleep last night, despite the mess and the stress he got from the day before. He woke up the next morning in his wife's arm, holding him securely. His heart warms at the sight of her sleeping figure wife, not knowing that his wife just had slept 2 hours ago.

Thea barely had sleep last night, her worry kept her awake all night, knowing that something bothers her husband. She couldn't help but wondered what had happened that caused him being this upset. In all honesty, she has never seen him this upset before and she knew exactly it was not something about his work. It's more than that. It's something personal, and she wondered what it is.

Thea finally managed to fall asleep 2 hours ago, guess she was tired after having midnight thoughts about what has happened to her husband.

Arthur felt a bit nervous to tell his wife about Jessy and their son. He was worried with how Thea would react. He was worried that Thea would get upset to know that he has a son with his ex-fianceé. But he knew as soon as Thea wakes up, she will question him what had happened and he has to tell her everything. He doesn't want to keep things with his wife, especially something important such as his son.

He was that anxious to think about it that he didn't realize he was stirring a lot and woke up his wife. Opening her eyes, she was hit with a little headache, making her groan.

"What time is it?" she asked, pinching her glabella.

"It's 7.30," he said beside her. "I'm sorry I woke you up, darling"

"It's fine, I have to get up anyway," she rubbed her eyes then looked at him. "Are you okay?"

He had to admit, he felt much better now. "I'm okay, darling"

She was not satisfied with his answer, she needed him to tell her what happened. But she doesn't want to pressure him into telling her. "If you're not ready to tell me, that's fine. I will be here when you're ready"

Instantly Arthur felt bad. It's true, he doesn't want to speak about it, at least not now. He wants to enjoy his morning with his wife, but he could see how much she wanted to know everything.

He let out a sigh. "Thea, I-I don't know what to say"

Thea reached out to his hand, giving it a gentle squeeze. "It's okay, you can start with what bothered you yesterday"

Thea couldn't help but feeling a bit impatient. She had been awake all night, thinking what could possibly went wrong. She wanted him to spill out everything.

"It's Jessy. She's back" is all Arthur said.

It took her a while to understand what he was saying. Truthfully she forgot who Jessy was at first, then it hit her. She recognized the name. It's the name of Arthur's ex-fianceé.

Suddenly she became anxious. "Wh-why did she come back?"

Arthur began telling her everything that had happened yesterday at his office. How he finally met Jessy again after 4 years. Thea was quiet the whole time, listening to her husband without interrupting him. She wanted to understand what had happened.

She was shocked to find out the reason why Jessy left him 4 years ago, and couldn't help but feeling sorry for Jessy that she has a brain tumour.

"She's on Grade 4 now"

Her heart's broken when Arthur said that. She couldn't imagine how Jessy feels and what she has been through. She may not know her personally but doesn't mean she would be heartless not to feel about other's feelings.