Chapter 3 I Want A Divorce!
~AKIRA~
Back in the hall where the auction was taking place, I sat next to Leon but my mind wasn't on anything going on.
My mind kept recalling the event that had happened in the washroom. I had rejected Bryan’s proposal because even if I was desperate, I still wouldn't let myself fall into a trap. He was too good to be true and I would rather believe Stella who seemed more convincing as she had a reason for doing this than a stranger who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.
My hand secretly squeezed the card which Bryan had forced into my hand after I had rejected him.
“Akira…?!”
I turned around at the call of my name, my eyes widening a bit in surprise at who had called me.
“Brother-in-law?” I muttered in confusion as I watched Jared walk towards me.
It was really a surprise to see him talk to me especially when he knew Leon was nearby and had only gone to take a piss like he had said. I have always known Leon and his brother hated each other, but a pretence had to be shown to the media.
“You’re here? I was actually looking for you.” He said after he walked closer to me, his smile dripping with warmth which got me more confused because it felt strange.
Before I could say something, I saw him stretch out a box towards me which took me back.
“What…?” I asked. My face and heart morphed in total confusion.
“This is for you. You don't need to be cautious, take it!” He said, still stretching the box of jewellery to me.
My eyes went wide in shock, my heart beat increased. What the hell?! What does he mean by giving me a jewel that cost millions of dollars?!
A thought flashed through my heart and my eyes turned cold. My fist secretly clenched, my lips parted, “I’m sorry CEO Jared, I don't think this is appropriate, I—”
“What’s going on here?!”
My blood ran cold as the voice echoed through the room. I stiffly turned around only to see Leon standing feet away from my position. And on his face lay anger which I was familiar with.
In no time, he was next to me and I felt myself being pulled hard by the wrist.
My brows furrowed from the pain in my wrist, but when I looked up, I was shocked by what was going on.
Leon stood in front of me facing his brother, his body radiated with rage and I could feel his wrath even from behind which made me almost unconsciously step back but I held on.
“What’re you trying to do, brother?!” His voice dripped with venom and I could hear the possessiveness and anger in it.
“What do you think? It's just me gifting my sister in-law jewellery. Why’re you angry?” Jared's response was heard, then an easy chuckle rang out.
“You—”
“Leon!” I interrupted his words coldly. And when he turned to look at me with those bloodshot eyes of his, I continued, “Don't forget about your image.” I spat out coldly but silently, just enough for him to hear.
I know Leon, though arrogant, he cared so much about his image and I guessed right. The craziness in his eyes dimmed when he looked around and saw the guest looking at us strangely. Then without saying anymore words, he turned around, glared coldly at his elder brother, then began to pull me away without a care.
As he pulled me, I threw a glance back only to be met with the smirk of Jared.
Immediately we got into the car, I felt myself being pushed down roughly which made me hit my head on the dashboard.
“Wh..What are you doing, Leon?!” I asked with a stammer as I watched the man move close to me with his bloodshot eyes.
“Ahhh! Let me go, Leon!” I cried out in shock and pain as my hair was yanked up by him.
My eyes stared in horror as he moved his face closer to mine.
“Are you happy to seduce other men?”
Confused, “What..What?!” then it suddenly occurred to me what he meant.
My face turned pale in shock.
His vicious sneer rang in my ear, “Why? Did I hit the nail on the head?” He whispered darkly, then his eyes stared crazily at me which made me stiff, “Don’t forget, dear wife…You belong to me!” He spat out like a promise, then threw me back without a care, then stepped on the accelerator and in no time, we were on the road.
I sat stiffly on the chair, my body still shaken from what had just happened. A tear rolled from my eyes, and a look of determination flashed.
“Yours? Not for long!”
A month passed so fast, but also enough for things to be arranged properly.
I had doubts about Stella but in just a month, she had truly helped me and I have come to realise how true she was. I couldn't be more grateful to her.
Stella had introduced me to a good lawyer, and we planned every step secretly, and now is the time!
I walked down the stairs dragging my bags. My body was tense and alert, my eyes sharp as I stared ahead like I was going on a tough battle and I'm sure what I'm about to do could be counted as one.
Immediately I reached the sitting room, I saw the person I had come to hate sitting on the couch relaxingly. My cold eyes watched him for a while, and with determination, I walked towards him proudly.
Leon who had been typing away on his system looked up and our eyes met. This time, I didn't escape from his gaze but stared more openly at him.
I wouldn't run anymore!
I watched as his face changed immediately he saw my bags, and when he looked up, his eyes had turned dark.
“What are you doing?” He asked in a confused tone.
I said nothing, but dropped the papers which were under my armpit on the table in front of him.
“I’m filing for a divorce!” I spat out coldly.
I watched as Leon’s body stiffened, his eyes roamed the words on the document, and as he did, I felt the air change.
My eyes, which had been calm, finally had some tremors. My blood surged and my body had the instinct to run, but when I thought of everything I had gone through, the pain, the emotional abuse, my innocent children which he had heartlessly decided on, his cheating and all, my fist clenched and my eyes flashed with resolution, this time around, I would regain my freedom!
“What did you say?!” He asked in a voice so low and dangerous that it suffocated me.
My fist secretly clenched, “I want a divorce!” I said clearly and loudly, so ready for whatever he would throw at me.
He snapped his head up, his jaw clenched tight and the papers in his hand crumpled. His eyes were dark with anger but I continued to stand still even if my heart was about to burst out.
“You dare want to leave me?! Who gave you the gut?!”
Before I could understand what was happening, I felt a sharp pain in my neck.
“You—” I choked on my words as his hand tightened on my neck.
My eyes flashed with horror and my breathing became slow. I felt the air seize and just looking at the crazed look on his face, I knew he wasn't joking. But still…
“Yes, I want to divorce you! I want my freedom, Leon!” I manage to spit out.
His eyes widened in shock, then more fire burned through them as they looked at me like they could kill me, but I gritted my teeth hard.
I wouldn't fall for this! Stella has helped me with everything and I would not fail at this time!
“You ungrateful wrench!” He spat out and my eyes widened, “You want to leave after everything I have done for you?! Don't forget about the contract you signed, don't forget your mother is still in the hospital which I paid for, and also your father’s dying company which I had saved! You belong to me while you’re alive and even when dead! How dare you ask for a divorce?! How dare you?!!” His voice rose at the end of his words and his hands which strangled my neck tightened even more.
“Urggh..! Let me go…You crazy bastard!” I spat out with difficulty.
My eyes turned red as tears flowed down, and with so much strength, I pulled away from him, then pushed him away fiercely.
“Opf opf opf..!” I let out breath after breath, my hand held my neck which I knew had been bruised then I turned to look at the bastards who had the thought of coming over again with hatred.
“Why shouldn't I leave?!” I screamed.
The pain and torture throughout the years suddenly overwhelmed me.
Tears flowed from my eyes, my body shook and my nails pierced through my palm.
“You said you wanted to save me, but instead you destroyed me! You made me feel low about myself, and you abused me both emotionally and physically! You make love to me, but make me abort our child!” I screamed out.
My lips trembled and my teeth chattered as the hatred I had inside me overflowed.
“Do you know…” I swallowed, “Anytime I lay on that hospital bed, I cursed the day I agreed to marry you, Leon, I cursed the day I met you! I would rather let everything perish than let you save me! You’re a monster!” I totally broke down after my words.
My shoulders shook and seeing him standing there in shock, I strolled towards my bag, and without looking at him, I picked it up, then began to drag it away.
“You can't leave! Akira, you can't survive without me! And don't forget who I am, Akira. If I say you’re mine, then you are!”
My steps paused at his confident words and my lips curled in a sneer.
“Then, wait for the court order, Leon!”
