Ghost of My Heart - Chapter 65

What could go wrong with that call? Hue couldn’t understand her anger at all.

“Wife…” Hue whispered softly and approached her, still limping. He was about to tap her shoulder but she had already walked away from him, looking so troubled.

“I am sorry.” Jennet apologized, in a softened tone. “I’m sorry for getting angry at you.” She added. Her expression turned gloomy when she apologized. The air around her turned darker and gotten heavier by the minute.

She didn’t look into his eyes as she spoke out to him but walked out to the balcony. Outside, she sat down on a chair and looked out to the sky. She was lost in thought. Her stare was blank and for once, Hue couldn’t read her mind.

Hue peeped at her from behind the door. He felt unhappy and sad. He couldn’t read her mind because her mind was as blank as a white sheet of paper. He couldn’t find anything in her head!

He also didn’t know why he couldn’t connect to her mind when she was in her blank state of mind. Normally, he didn’t have any trouble entering other human’s head, to know what’s in there. But, she could repel his entry. There was an invisible wall in her head, guarding her mind against any breaches.

Hue was about to approach her but then, the doorbell rang.

“Room service!” A voice was heard from outside.

Hue grunted softly but he still went to greet the door with his head and face covered in towels. He took their meals and immediately closed the door after giving the runner some tips.

Hue placed their meals on the table and took off the towels from his head. He approached Jennet at the balcony and she had just given out a big sigh.

Her demeanour turned entirely different. There was no more dark aura around her but he found flames of determination burning within her.

Hue frowned alone. ‘What happened to her? She’s so determined but what for?’

“Wife, dinner is ready!” He called out to her.

Jennet turned around and stared at him deeply. “You’re not so bad.” She spoke out of the blue. Then, she walked towards him, still staring deeply at his face.

“You’re not getting ugly either the more I look at you.” She added in a soft tone.

Hue glared at her, “What are you talking about? I am getting more handsome the more you stare at me.” He said, with a sullen tone.

Jennet let out a small chuckle. “Well, that’s better actually. The more handsome you are, the formidable you become.” She said. In her words, there were meaning hidden in them.

Hue raised an eyebrow, “Well, I don’t understand. I am already a formidable being. Rest assured. You won’t get bullied by anyone out there as long as I around.” He said, patting his chest, looking proud.

Jennet chuckled but a sinister one. She looked as if what he said was not serious enough. “Well, I understand, O God of Comfort.” She said.

Hue pulled a long face after listening to what she said. She was not being serious and she acted like his identity was just a bluff.

“My love, you sound like you still don’t trust me. I am really a God. A good one. Please don’t laugh at this matter as if it is a light one.” He said, advising her.

Jennet nodded her head, obviously oblivious and thought he was just trying to make his joke sounds real.

“Okay, I get it, hubby.” She said, putting a stop to his anger that seeped even thicker under his calm facade. “Let’s fill our stomachs for now.” She shifted their conversation.

They had their dinner and after that had their plates cleared. Then, Hue took his bath while Jennet was sitting alone in front of the TV watching the news. However, her attention was not on what appeared on the TV.

Shortly after that, she turned off the TV and climbed the bed. She laid on her side, facing the balcony and tried to get a night of sleep.

But, shortly after that, her phone rang. She glanced at it on top of the table beside her.

Luca Tybelg was the name appearing on the screen. She let out a heavy sigh.

‘Great, another problem that needs to be settled.’ She mumbled.

Stepping out of the bed, she grabbed the phone and head out for the balcony. She glanced back to the room but Hue was still inside the bathroom.

“Hello,” She greeted the caller when she held the phone to her ear.

“Hello Jennet,” Luca greeted her. He was excited in his tone.

“Umm, are you busy?” He asked and sat down on a chair back at his place.

“I was about to get some sleep but I’m awake now. Why did you call? Anything urgent?” Jennet asked. She glanced back inside the room. There was no sign of Hue coming out of the bathroom yet.

If he found out, he would surely throw a fit about it. She wouldn’t know how she will be able to comfort him. Intimate again? Pfft, not going to happen for the third time.

“Sorry that I disturb you. Is it convenient for me to ask for a favour from you now?” He asked.

“Hmm, just ask. Only if it’s something that I am capable of doing.” Jennet answered. Well, she couldn’t resist it when somebody asked for help. As long as she can do it, she will do it. If she can’t then she will say she won’t do it.

Luca chuckled at the end of the line, “I am wondering if you would be able to join me to visit a place in Country N after the company trip. Just a short trip and then we’ll be back to work as usual.” Luca said.

“If it is work-related, I guess there won’t be any problem. It is work-related right?” Jennet asked. She looked up to the sky and was figuring out the best way to tell him about her rejection and to clear the misunderstanding he had.

‘How should I open a conversation to tell him of the truth? I never have the intention to be his girlfriend. I have to fulfil my promise with Hue because I have decided to accept him as to how he is now.’ She thought deeply.

In the first place, she doesn’t have any communication skills if it is related to private matters. Furthermore, she felt so burdened just thinking about his reaction. She had to think about the shock that he will face. She had to think of a way to make sure that he still can think and act positively after her heartbreaking confession that will come soon.

For certain people, saying the rejection may be as easy as drinking water but from the side of the person who received the rejection, it will be a huge blow to them. If they are not well prepared, they will lose their motivation, losing trust in love and even worse will act rashly either by brutality or committing suicide.

He may be the boss at her company but telling him that she didn’t like him will surely leave a huge scar in his life. He may fire her or threaten her. She doesn’t know what his reaction will be but for sure, it will be a very huge blow on him.

Meanwhile, from the other side of the line, Luca inhaled a deep breath. He felt guilty deep within.

But, he just smiled and said, “Yes, it’s work-related. I’ve been planning to take you along for the short visit so you can familiarise yourself with the new environment.”

He had made a promise with his mother so he must fulfil it. He didn’t want his mother to keep ignoring him. He wanted to gain his mother’s love again like before. He had been craving to feel what a mother’s love feels like.

What he had said to Jennet was totally a lie. But, he couldn’t help it as well. He knew she wouldn’t agree if he says it was about private matters. A woman like her, wouldn’t lower her guard so easily around him if it isn’t about work. He had to go on the surprise attack so she won’t have a way out of it. He wanted to corner her!

“Then, okay. I’ll join along after the company trip ended.” Jennet said. She really didn’t think of any other thing at the moment. Furthermore, she had been the densest among the densest people. So, she didn’t think even a bit about what he had planned to do.

All that she thought about are the possibility of Luca opening a new branch in Country N that needed a short visit. She did hear about opening a new branch but didn’t know which country.

“Thanks, Jennet. I’m glad you agree. I’ll see you after the trip ended. I’ll arrange for Felix to fetch you. See you next week!” Luca said. His heart was beating so fast as soon as the call ended.

He got so excited after hearing her confirmation. But at the same time, he felt guilty because he didn’t explain the real meaning for the ‘visit’.

Jennet inhaled a deep breath and put the phone down to her side, still grabbing on it tightly. Great, she had just prolonged her intention to tell him than the truth about her feeling.

“Well, I guess, I’ll just tell him after the visit. I couldn’t tell him now considering his meetings are going on. I’ll just ruin his mood if I tell him the truth.’ She mumbled alone.

Although she was itching, to tell the truth, she still had to reconsider the situation that they were in at the moment. If he had made the call in the middle of a meeting break and telling him about her rejection will just turn his mood off. He won’t do well with his meeting and will even affect his performance in his work.

She wanted to avoid that from happening. If his work performance doing downhill, surely everyone will question the cause of it.

So, she better make sure, even if she rejects him, it won’t make a huge impact on him and everyone will not realise that there had been some issues among them and she can lead her own free and leisure life alone like how she had planned all along.

That was what she had planned to do…

“What are you planning behind my back?” Strong arms coiled around her waist from behind, taking her by surprise.

Jennet flinched and she grips tightened on the phone as she looked behind her.

A pair of red eyes were staring at her with murderous intent. The handsome face that was presented to her was covered with a fit of enormous jealousy written all over his face.

Jennet stared at him, speechlessly. ‘Well, it’s hard to have a private conversation if he’s around, another man that needs to be comforted no matter what happened to the world.’

“Did you just cursed me?” Hue asked and glared intensely at her.

Jennet shook her head, “No, I didn’t.” She replied.

She wiggled, trying to free her body but was unable to. Hue embraced her body so tightly and she had trouble to breathe properly.

“Hue, you’re hurting me.” She said, breathlessly in his embrace. “My bones are about to be crushed…” She cried in pain.

Hue closed his eyes and let her go. As he opened them again, the colours of his irises turned back to jade blue. He motioned his head towards her.

He glared at her and out of the blue snatched the phone from her hand. “I’m taking this thing away from you.” He said in a stern voice.

“Hue, give it back!” Jennet jumped on her feet trying to snatch the phone back.

“Never!” He said and rolled his eyes at her. He raised his hand higher.