1 Is Still My Business

I'm sorry everyone, I got caught up." I entered the conference room apologizing everyone for being late.

"I'm sorry, Mr Williams" I apologized Mr Fred Williams, my boss while moving to my seat.

"It's okey Thejus, I can understand."

I knew Fred wouldn't have problem as he knew my situation.

"Gentlemen, this is Mrs.Thejus R. She'll be heading the project. And Thejus, this is Mr Alfred Tom and Mr Rithwik Dhananjay."

That was the first time I'm seeing him after that day. I was shocked would be an understatement. His eyes which always had love for me was now reflected with pure hatred. I managed to pull myself off from those thoughts before I lost my control.

"Morning gentlemen. And I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting."

I spoke careful not to look into his eyes, or I knew I would lose myself.

"It's fine Mrs R. Had it not been important, you wouldn't have kept us waiting."

"Thank you Mr Tom. And please call me Thejus."

"On one condition... You would stop calling me Mr Tom."

"I guess then we have a deal, Alfred."

I could sense Rithwik's expressions changing from annoyed to angry.

"If your chitchat is over, can we move on to business?" Rithwik spoke annoyed of our conversation. Even after all these time, one thing has not changed. He cannot stand anyone being over friendly with me.

Even when the meeting didn't last more than an hour, with Rithwik in the room it felt like eternity. With the deal closed, I knew this wouldn't be the last time we would be meeting. I left Mr Williams' cabin as soon as possible but only to be dragged by someone to the corner. I knew that touch very well.i could even realise it in my sleep. But this time, there is nothing soft about it. I could feel a bruise form on my hands where he held.

"So... This is what you're doing all these while... Whoring around?"

All these while, I thought time and distance would set his head straight. That he would realise how wrong he'd been. That he would come and get me back...get us back. How wrong I'd been. I searched in his eyes to find something more... something more than anger or fury. But nothing... nothing. They were never like that... his eyes always showed his love. They were just empty now. It broke me a little more.

"You must be great in bed...for Mr. Williams to favour you so much. Who would know that better than me on how well you can pleasure a man?"

How? How could he say something like that? The man I loved would never speak like that. I don't even know who he is. He's not the one I loved.

"It's none of your business, Mr. Rithwik Dhananjay."

I could see him cock an eyebrow and a devilish grin spreading on his face. How much I loved this once. But now it was burning me... burning me alive.

"Oh it is, Mrs. R. Technically and legally you are still my wife. So... whatever you do is still my business."