Mr Billionaire's Regret Chasing His Irresistible Wife (Jared and Arielle) novel Chapter 31

(ARIELLE'S POV)

Jared paused, and there was a momentary silence. “Why?” He finally asked.

“Because I don't want to. You can go with Sofia, I'm sure she will be glad to take up the offer.”

“But Sofia is not my wife, Arielle,” he protested. “You are.”

“I have been questioning that lately as I no longer know my stance in your life. You let her do things and get away with them like she's the mistress here.”

“Hey,” Jared called and approached me on the bed. “I'm sorry–”

“That's the problem!” I exclaimed, threw the sheets off, and sat up. “All you say is sorry, sorry, and sorry. Yet, you make no efforts to change. I am sick and tired of listening to your apologies. You know why? Because your actions still repeat themselves.”

“Arielle, she's pregnant–”

“And that means her excesses should be condoned? You know what? I don't want to talk about Sofia anymore, because lately as husband and wife, we can't even talk without her being the subject of discussion. Good night, Jared," I said, and threw the sheets back on.

Jared sighed in resignation and stood up from the bed. I heard him walk into the bathroom and soon the shower was running. I closed my eyes, and gave in to sleep.

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“What do you mean you're not attending?” Ashley's berating voice sounded on the other end of the phone.

It was lunch break at work, and I had called her to inform her about Jared's request. I also told her about my response.

“I don't feel like attending the party,” I insisted.

“You must be a joker. So, you're gonna let him attend his school reunion alone when he has a wife as elegant as you? Come on, Arielle. Do better!”

“I still don't wanna attend,” I said, pouting my lips stubbornly like Ashley could see me. “He should consider that as his punishment.”

“Is that what you think? What if he decides to go with Sofia?”

“That's even better,” I retorted. “I already suggested it to him. Since he enjoys her company better than mine, he should go with her then.”

“You foolish girl! The same woman you complain that she's taking your place in your husband's life, is the same woman you're pairing him with? Tell me, are you okay staying home while your husband is with another woman at a party you're supposed to attend with him? And this woman is not just any woman, a woman he had feelings for,for twenty years.”

I paused at this point, letting Ashley's words sink in. Was I really making the right decision?

“And not just that, you won't know what they're doing together because you're not there. For all you know, Sofia could try to kiss him again –”

“That's enough, you didn't have to explain so explicitly,” I interrupted Ashley, feeling a pang of jealousy.

“Oh, I had to. You needed someone to speak some sense into you.”

“So what do you suggest I do now?” I asked, my thoughts conflicted.

“You, my dear friend, will tell your husband when he comes to pick you up that you've changed your mind. You're going to that reunion with him.”

“Really?”

“Yes, really. And you should ensure that you look your best. Please wear your hair down, Arielle. No bun or ponytail today,” Ashley instructed, like I had already accepted to attend the party.

Well, that was my best friend for you. The optimistic master planner who plans for the future even before its arrival.

“Alright. I will do as you've said.”

“That's my girl. Fill me in on how it goes. I have to run now,” Ashley said.