Chapter 58 Something More
Ariana Sutton’s POV
My eyes widened in shock as my heart began to numb, and I stared at Stefan.
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When he saw the expression on my face, he smiled contentedly. “That’s right. Don’t even entertain the thought of dating like a normal person because you are not cut out for that kind of relationship. You have to hope that I will lose interest in you and that my desire for revenge will fade away so that you can finally be set free. Then, he gently stroked my cheek and walked
away.
After he had left my line of sight, I returned to my room and spent the night musing in front of the floor–to–ceiling window, I’m back at square one after falsely believing I’d finally achieved freedom. The situation has not changed, and there is nothing about it that I cannot tolerate. Nothing can bring me down, but from now on, I won’t be so concerned with earning his approval.
One week later, he arranged for Angela to hand over my phone to me. Perhaps, it was a reward for my “good behavior“. As soon as I could get a hold of my phone, I immediately got in touch with Yoana. She would inevitably lecture me and shout at me for going “missing” for such a long period. Nevertheless, her insults were so comforting that I was momentarily relieved of the feeling of isolation
She was enraged when she learned that Stefan had dragged me back to the Jablonsky Residence. “What on earth does he want? It appears that he will release you after he is married.”
Yoana’s casual remark rekindled the flame of hope in my life. As time passed, he would either find love and get married or marry for another reason. In any case, as soon as he had tied the knot, I would be free.
Following a lengthy conversation, I hung up the phone. It crossed my mind to get in touch with Figaro, but after some deliberation. I decided against it. Who could have predicted what Stefan would do if he found out that I had contacted Figaro as soon as I had access to a phone? There was possibly a purpose behind the unexpected return of my phone. Although I didn’t fully understand him, I was familiar with him.
In light of Yoana’s remarks, I contacted Lukas and inquired whether Stefan knew any available single women.
Lukas voice sounded groggy on the other end of the line as if he had just woken up. “None. There is no other woman beside him but you
However, I had not anticipated that response. Consequently, my doubt and annoyance grew, and I abruptly disconnected the
call
Perhaps, I had underestimated how determined Stefan was to exact vengeance. Was he intending to spend his entire life harboring resentment toward me? On the other hand, Lukas might have been making things up. The more I contemplated it, the more I leaned toward the conclusion that he had lied to me about it.
After a few days cooped up inside, I was less feisty, and all that commotion wore me out. Since I couldn’t leave the house and go to work, I took advantage of the opportunity to get some rest instead. Ultimately, I decided that going with the flow and playing it safe was preferable to risking my life.
Since it was summer, and it had reached an unbearable temperature by noon, I decided to put on a light blue spaghetti–strap dress. Afterward, I took a break from the sun’s heat by lounging under an umbrella in the courtyard and sitting on a lounger Soon, I could hear the gentle buzzing of cicadas in the background, which lent a sense of serenity to the atmosphere.
The Jablonsky Residence was in an attractive neighborhood with plenty of trees and greenery. The price of such a home was so exorbitant that no average citizen would consider purchasing it, but I did not feel happy to reside in it. If I could go back in time, I would wish I had never set foot there.
I was startled out of my train of thought abruptly by the sound of an approaching car, and I quickly whirled around to check on the main gates. It turned out to be Stefan, and he had returned. However, he was rarely seen at home for lunch, as he left for work early in the morning and returned home at midnight. So, that’s why I felt less anxious all day long.
Thad no intention of greeting him, so I pretended to be asleep by closing my eyes. Eventually, I heard footsteps coming Closer, and when they stopped, I frowned. What did he want? After a few moments, I felt a suit jacket draped over me. Even though his
tis were not particularly gentle. Icouldn’t help but get the impression that there was more to his actions.
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