THE WASTED WIFE
SCATTERED

Oliver stared far ahead through the window of his room. The man's face looked so cold. Jaws hardened, occasionally a clucking sound came from his mouth. His eyes also sharpened.

Oliver's left hand went into the pocket of his trousers, while his right hand held a glass of wine. The man gulped the wine up the toilet. It was undeniable that the face was stemming the emotions that were stirring within him.

Oliver's athletic body is still wrapped in work clothes, only his suit has been removed from the masculine body.

"Akh–"

"Ah, my head is dizzy.."

"Are you awake, Olivia?!"

"Is this the next surprise you're gonna give me, huh?!"

Olivia who still seemed weak, even her memory had not been collected all in her brain was so shocked to hear the sound. Panic hit Olivia. He holds her hair. The woman woke up from the bed. But his head felt so heavy.

The weak body sat on the edge of the bed. Olivia's mouth grimaced while massaging her forehead. As a result of the violent blows of the criminals, it still hurt his body.

"Five years I've been looking for you, it turns out you're so close to me, Oliv", Oliver turned his back on Olivia's face, looking white. That face was pale. Olivia can't dodge anymore. His disguise was known to Oliver.

Olivia was silent as she turned her face away, unwilling to look at Oliver who was getting closer to her. But the netra saw his picture on the nightstand. Same photo on Oliver's desk. Olivia's iris warmed up.

"What do you mean change your appearance like this, huh?" said Oliver while showing the blonde wig that Olivia always wears when she's on the move. "You changed the color of your hair, and your eyeballs. Pretty ingenious. I must admit I was fooled. Your voice has also changed. What have you done to your vocal cords, hem? Did Maxxie Leonard Horwitz teach you to do it? Changed my innocent wife like you are now?".

"Until when are you gonna do it? You want to avoid me, your own husband?", asked Oliver heartily. Her voice sounded so soft in Olivia's ears. Olivia remembers never having Oliver talk that softly to her before.

Oliver's words made Oliv's chest rumble. The woman gathered a piece of strength within her. For a moment he closed his eyes. Then returned Oliver's gaze sharply. The look in Olivia's eyes radiated millions of resentments. His face was cold too.

"Husband?"

"What do you mean, huh? Have you forgotten that five years ago I had no husband! Did you forget your words that night?", exclaimed Olivia. "I'll never forget a word you said right in front of me! Not a word!!", ketus Olivia while standing from the bed.

Oliver was silent in his place. Olivia's words were really pouring down on her heart. All that sounded was Oliver's breath.

"I'm sorry Oliv. I'm so sorry about it. You know after you left, I was so tormented. Miss you. I was so frustrated knowing you weren't at your aunt's house. I'm looking for you. Forgive me dear", Oliver said in a hoarse voice.

For a moment Olivia was silent to Oliver's words.

"There's nothing more to talk about, dear Mr. Oliver. We don't have anything to do with it anymore, like you wanted. Let's just say I've never existed like before, you hate me so much and you're disgusted to see me".

"There's nothing to talk about anymore" Olivia turned her back to leave the room.

"You're not going anywhere, Olivia. Your place is here with me!". Oliver exclaims. "Don't try to get away from me again. I won't let it!"

"You have no right whatsoever to rule my life. You take care of those women!"

Oliver didn't budge and answered anything.

Olivia's fingers were about to open the door, and it opened itself.

Olivia widened her eyes staring in disbelief.

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