Catherine's pov
It's been four days since the incident happened.
These four days were an accepting period of my life. I was accepting the harsh reality of this world. All the smiles were fake. All the promises were not meant to last forever. I understood that not all people are trustworthy. The people we call family can easily betray you.
Cerena was with me all this time. She was scared that I would do some stupid things. She always tried to cheer me up. Introducing new ideas. I can't imagine what I would do without her.
What development I got in these days was that I never once called James. I am not worried about him. Whether he got a nice sleep, he had food at the correct time, or his conditions were nothing, Wad calls me, but I reject his calls.
"Cat." She handed me a glass. "What is this? There is no need to ask. "Can't you see? It is your favorite orange juice." I forgot all my favorites. Now anything is fine for me.
I took a sip from the glass. "Wow, you know how to make juice," I complimented her.
"It was hard to make juice, but I did my best," she said sarcastically. I laughed at her answer. As a cue, my phone rang.
"Is it James?" She asked me. There was no chance for him to call me, so I answered "no" without looking at the phone.
She walked to the kitchen counter and looked at me. She showed me my phone. It was from Wad. Wad is the only person who kept calling me every day, even though I didn't pick up.
"No need to answer." I continue to drink my juice.
"Cat, why the hell do you ignore his calls? " she asked. I kept silent. After a few seconds, it rang again. This time, she answered the call and put it on speaker. She hit my hand to say something.
"Finally, Catherine," it was like Wad was frustrated.
"Why are you calling me? " I am annoyed with him.
"I want to make sure you are alive," he answered very casually.
"Then hear me out. I am alive, I responded in the same tone.
"Are you calling every day to make sure that I am alive?" I was confused.
" Yeah. What if you attempt suicide, and what if you write my name on your suicide note? "His answer stunned me. Is that why he is calling me? On the other hand, Serena started laughing.
"Who is the one laughing? " he asked, hearing her laughter.
"It's me, Serena," she answered obediently. Her voice is full of excitement.
"Hey Cerena, So you are staying with the cat? he asked. Her face turned red. Now she looks like a tomato.
" Yes. I am living in her house. "Her voice is too polite.
"That's good. Is it hard to adjust with her? "he asked. He can't be serious.
"A little bit. But she is my friend. I have to adjust to it," they started laughing and talking.
"Excuse me. Did you guys forget about me? " I questioned, and Cerena looked at me.
"You don't want to answer my call. You don't want to talk to me. So I think I can call Cerena to learn about your news. Right, Cerena, he asked her, to which she answered a very sweet yes.
"Don't be nosy, wad. Mind your own business, I scolded him.
"I am asking about the well-being of my long-lost friend," he said, hanging up the call.
Cerena was in her dreamy world. I was reading the newspaper.
"What are you looking for?" she asked.
"I am looking through these job openings," she said, shocked. It's been more than a year since I stopped working.
"That's a good start, so what job are you looking for?" she encouraged me, taking the paper from my hand.
"Wait. Accountant in a cafe. Are you crazy? " she asked, looking at the red mark I had drawn on the paper.
"So what, Serena? " I was confused.
"The salary will be too low, and you will have too much work. You should find another one, she said, looking at me worriedly.
"I don't mind my salary. I have a nice bank balance, Cerena. This job is to engage myself in my thoughts. "My bank balance is pretty nice. I don't use much of it. When James comes back from his imaginary Japan, Cerena has to stay in her house, and I have to live here all alone.
Now it has become a nightmare for me.
"Cat, can I ask you something? "Cerena asked very formally. She doesn't usually use that tone with me.
"Yeah, what? " I asked carefully.
"Why do you hate wad? " she asked. I was imagining many things, but this was her question.
"I don't hate him," I answered simply. It was true; I don't hate him.
"But you never took his phone, and if you two talk, you guys start bickering. Well, that's true.
"Rena, he was my high school classmate," I said.
"You guys were classmates," she said, amused.
"Yes," I said.
"And...", she asked curiously.
"You know me and James were best friends before our relationship." She says yes.
"James was a playboy at that time," I said, to which she gave an 'I know it'll look.
"Wad has a girlfriend named Merlin. She cheated on Wade and started a secret relationship with James. James didn't know about Wade and Merlin. Since then, we have started hating him, and he didn't talk much to us," I completed.
"We can't blame Wad," she said to me.
I didn't respond.
"I don't see any problem here. They were kids at that time. When he found out James had stolen his girlfriend, he reacted. Why have you kept a distance from him? " she asked. I don't have any problems with him. I always had conversations with him in the past.
"The problem is that he still hates James. I think Wad uses me against James, which was my worry. I don't want to be a tool between them.
"Don't be a silly cat. Wad may have a grudge against James. But how does he use you against James? You found him cheating on you with your own eyes, right? That day, when I didn't find you anywhere, he was there to help me, she said.
"What are you saying? " I asked.
"You should think thoroughly about whom to keep near and whom to keep far." She walked to the kitchen. Yes, I should make a good decision. Firstly, I need to give importance to the people who were there for me. I have to decide with James too.
I was walking through the garden. My plants are tired. I watered them. The sun is setting down. I went to take a bath and wore a silk night dress. Cerena was making the table.
" Wow. You look breathtaking. If any boys were here, I am sure they would kiss your feet," Cerena said.
I sat on the chair and started digging for my plate. It was yummy.
"Are you planning to get divorced? " she asked casually. I have been thinking about it. Why should I stay with someone who doesn't want me? Who lied to me? Who kept me waiting? It was clear that his priority was that woman. I just thought if he fell out of love, he could have a heart-to-heart conversation with me. Then we can end up as good friends. But I have to find it. I have to witness my whole world crashing down in front of me.
" Yeah. I need to find a lawyer, I answered her question.
"Why find a new one? Isn't wad enough? I just did a background checkup, and he is an amazing lawyer, she cheerfully said.
"Don't use me as an excuse to meet him. If you want to meet him, go by yourself, I said.
"I am not using you. James is very powerful; he can easily bribe lawyers, but Wad won't fall for his tricks. And if you hate James, it will be beneficial for you too, she said.
When did Cerena start using her brain?
"Cerena, is that you?" I asked her.
"Enough making fun of me. Now finish your plate, she ordered.
"Yes, madam." I obediently finished my plate.
I thought about it. What Cerena said is true. A divorce is a stain on his business and family. So he can do anything to stop it or make me the problem.
Wad is a talented lawyer, but if we two started talking, we would end up in a fight. Well, this is my need. I don't want to get played by James. He must think of me as a fool. Otherwise, he won't go this far. That's why he keeps doing this. I can't normalize cheating. It is a crime. I will stop being a doll wife of his.
It is time to stand up for my pride.
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