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nHunter's POV

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"Excuse me, Mr. Divenson, what are we going to do with the food that you order?

" Cal asked after eating our lunch; I already made a reservation and ordered our food ahead of time since I didn't expect that my wife and Gina will not be joining us for lunch.

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"Just instruct the waiter that you are going to take out the untouched food,

" I answered.

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"Why did you even bother to order so many foods when you know your wife and her best friend couldn't make it.

" He replied, and I remained silent, but I give him a hard stare.

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"I need your help, Cal!

" I declared, and he gave me a quizzical look.

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"What do you want me to do this time, Mr. Divenson?

" He asked.

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"I want you to help me clear Rebecca's stuff from her room,

" I said.

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"Which room?

" He inquired.

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"The room where I put all my ex's things,

" I said, and his eyes widened.

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"But why?

" He asked.

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"Because I said so, and I want to clean it when my wife is not around in the house since I don't want her to find out that I keep Rebecca's things, it has been ten years, and I think it is now time to let go. She is dead, and there is no reason why I should harbor her things. She will never come back, and I have now a wife.

" I said, and his smile widened.

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"Wow! I thought you couldn't forget about her.

" He replied.

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"I am now beginning to fall in love with my wife, and I know you have been waiting for this to happen because you are her greatest fan. I want to make my wife happy, and the only way to do that is by letting go of Rebecca's memory.

" I said, and I felt so confident that I can finally let her go.

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"I think we need to celebrate about this, Mr. Monleon,

" Cal responded.

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"Of course, I will invite you to come over to our house one of these days.

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"Where are you going to put her stuff?

" Calixto asked.

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"There is only one way to do it that I could no longer see her things. We need to burn all of them.

" I said, and he nodded, and we got up from our chair after I paid the restaurant bill. We both get back in the office, even though I plan to spend my entire afternoon with my wife.

nI keep myself busy, but I can't concentrate, and I keep on watching my clock, and when it is almost six o'clock in the afternoon, I suddenly feel worried that Madeline didn't text or call me. I tried calling her phone so many times, but it is unattended, and maybe her phone was out of battery. And I tried calling Gina, and I felt glad she answered her phone on three rings.

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"Hello, Gina, where are you now?

"I asked, feeling so curious.

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"We are on our way back to the city, Mr. Divenson.

" She replied.

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"Can I talk with my wife?

" I asked.

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"Sure, wait for a while, Mr. Divenson. I am sorry, Hunter.

" She said, and I stifle a laugh because I know she remembered to call me Hunter every time we talk face to face.

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"Hello, Hunter?

" She said on the other line, and I can tell her exhaustions through her voice, and I wonder why she sounds so stressed and sad, and maybe she was carried away by their activities the entire day.

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"Hi, Madeline, are you okay?

" I asked, and I can hear my own worries in my voice.

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"Yes, but would it be alright if I stayed at Gina's place tonight? And can we have our dinner some other time?

" She asked, and I suddenly felt something is going on with her.

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"But why?' I asked.

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"I miss Gina's family, and I am also exhausted today.

" She replied, and I can tell Maddie is lying, and I don't know what is wrong with my wife.

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"Are you sure? You are fine, Maddie?

" I asked, and she fell silent.

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"What is wrong, Madeline?

" I asked again.

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"I am sorry, Hunter, I can't hear you; I have a bad connection.

" She said, and the call ended, and I am holding the phone in my hand, still unable to believe I can't be with her tonight.

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"So, our dinner is canceled?

" Cal asked, and I nodded.

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"Yes, you may go home now, Calixto. And have fun with your wife.

" I said, and I can see the wide grin on Cal's face, and he turned around and got out of my office hastily while I am shaking my head. I am disappointed that I couldn't see her tonight, and I realized how much I want to see Madeline.

nI get up from my swivel chair and get out of my office in a hurry. And I drive my car fast, and when I arrived at our house, I can feel the silence of the entire house, and I realized how much I miss my wife.

nI open the fridge, and I take out some grapes and strawberries. I eat the fruits on the dining table, and after eating and cleaning, I walked with heavy steps in going to the living room. I opened the wide television to watch the news, but I can't deny I am still thinking about my wife. I watched the news, but my mind is somewhere else, and I decided to switch off the TV. And I stood up and strode toward the grand staircase.

nI took a fresh shower, and as I was drying my hair with a towel, I realized I need to call Madeline again. I dialed her phone number, but still, I can't contact her. I put on my sweatpants and sleeveless tank top and lay on my bed, but as I turned around, I smell my wife's scent on the sheet, and I lost it; I got up and got my car keys and left the house in a hurry.

nI know I may look crazy with what I am doing, but since I acknowledge my real feelings towards Maddie, I always want to be near her, especially during the night because I want to cuddle my wife.

nI arrived at the parking lot of Gina's place, and I felt shy to call Gina again, but I don't have a choice. I was holding my phone in my right hand and looked at my recent call log, and I redial her number.

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"Hello, Hunter, what can I do for you,

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"Can you ask my wife to come outside?

" I asked, and she fell silent for a while that I almost think she hung up on me.

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"Hey, Gina, Are you still there?

" I asked.

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"Are you there outside?

" She asked me in return.

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"Do you think I will play some frank with you, Gina?

" I asked.

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"Of course not, Hunter. Madeline is on her way to meet you.

" She responded.

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"Thank you, Gina,

" I said before I ended the call.

nI was leaning on my car when I saw my wife comes out from the main door, and I can feel the rapid beating of my heart as I watched her strides towards me, and she was wearing a beautiful nightdress which I am very confident she borrowed from her best friend. My wife is beautiful and hot, and I can't wait for her to come to me, so I stepped forward and met her halfway.

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"I am sorry, Madeline, I tried sleeping on our bed alone, but no matter what I do, I can't stop thinking about you because you sound so sad over the phone, and I can't contact your number,

" I said, and I can't stop myself from claiming her mouth, and I kissed her passionately. Her lips taste so sweet, and I want to devour her mouth one more time, but I can't make a show in this parking lot.

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"Maddie, please, come home with me,

" I begged my wife, and I want to ask her what is wrong, but she shook her head.

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"Don't you want to come home with me?

" I asked, and she nodded.

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"I still want to stay here with Gina. Can I sleep here?

" She begged, and I think she needs a friend right now, and I wonder what the problem of Madeline is, and as much as I want to take her home with me, I can't because I can see the determination in her eyes. I tried to understand that she wants to be with Gina.

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"Okay, please come home tomorrow.

" I implored her, and her beautiful smile appears.

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"Of course, I miss you.

" She said, and my face blushed.

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"I miss you too, Madeline,

" I said and devoured her mouth again before I turned around to get inside my car and I drive away from the parking lot. I can feel the loneliness as I moved away, watching Madeline's figure getting smaller in my rearview mirror.

nI know, and I can feel it in my core that something is going on with Madeline, and I want to know what is bothering her, and as possible I want my wife to share it with me, because we are now married, and I need her to open up with me. I can't wait to see my wife tomorrow, and I need to plan a surprise and make her happy.. And instead of feeling lonely, I utilized my time by thinking of a way to please my wife.

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