Chapter 7- Time To Shine
For the first time, Rafael didn't like it when he saw Valerie's name flashing on his phone screen, "Hey!"
"Rafael. Just wanted to keep a check on you. You know how much I care about you, sweetheart."
He hummed into the phone as if he was too busy with his work.
"In the past two years, I kept tabs on you and didn't stop asking about your well-being. Whether we were together or not." She made her voice a little husky and Rafael found it odd when he felt like she was faking it.
What is happening to me? Is this how husband and wife should behave when a third person tries to cause a drift in their relationship?
"But why would you do that, Valerie, when I was always with you?" he asked her, keeping his tone casual.
She hesitated for a bit, "Of course, Raf. Tha ... that's what... I mean... yes... ha-ha. How... how can I forget that... I was with you all the time."
He plastered the smile for her sake and invented a lie, "Yeah. All the time. Except when I went for those two days to a Therapy program right after two months of our wedding. Remember?"
She giggled again, "Yeah, yeah. How I missed you for those two days."
"OK, love. My executives are here, and I need to carry on this meeting. Don't worry. I'll not stress my eyes."
"I love you, Rafael. Just remember ... that ... I don't want you to lose your eyes ever again." She said softly and Rafael felt hurt...betrayed.