Falling For The Man I Married

Chapter 67: Her biggest decision

The moment I noticed Gabriel's car exiting the gate, I immediately pulled my suitcase out from under my bed. I just put some of my clothes and shoes in there. I didn't bring those things Gabriel bought and gave to me.

I left a long white folder with my note, and divorce papers inside. The day I saw Gabriel with Stacey in the clinic, I dialed my lawyer's number and asked him to make a copy of the divorce paper and I'm gonna pick it up in his office. And last night, I finally signed it.

I pulled out my bag with tears flowing down my cheeks as I roamed my eyes into the room for the last time. I smiled bitterly as I remember those tears and smiles I shared with my bed especially my pillows.

When I reached down the living room, I saw Elsa and some of the maids doing their daily routine around the house. Cleaning, mopping and wiping all the things their eyes can see.

"Ma'am Madi, are you leaving?" One of them asked me, and I tried to smile even as the tears kept falling.

"Are you leaving us? Are you leaving Sir Gabriel?"

"I'm sorry Elsa, I'm sorry guys but I have to. And I'm not leaving you, I'm just leaving my pain here. I think it's time to... to start a new life without these grudges."

"You love him, Ma'am Madi. Because you're not going to sacrifice being in this state if not."

I smiled at them. "Thanks, guys. I will miss you all. Simon, please admit your feelings to Elsa, come on. Be a man, big boy!" Simon who was just passing by the kitchen widened his eyes and Elsa blushed a deep shade of red.

We all laughed at the blushing Elsa and Simon scratched the back of his head.

And we're serious again, I removed my wedding ring and put it in Elsa's hand.

"Ma'am?"

"Can you do me a favor, Elsa?"

"Yes Ma'am, as long as I can, I'll do it for you, Ma'am Madi."

"Can you please return this to him? And tell him that... this ring doesn't belong to me."

"But Ma'am-----"

"Thanks, Elsa, thanks, guys."

I hugged them one by one before pulling my bag towards the front door. I can hear their cries, their calls but I don't have time to turn around. I walked towards the gate and smiled at the sad faces of the security guards.

"Ma'am Madi, we will miss you. We hope to see you again in the future."

"Don't forget us, Ma'am Madi."

"I won't forget you guys, I promise. Take care of this house and take care of yourself. Thank you, guys. I have to go."

They opened the gate and the face of my waiting brother came into my sight. He's leaning against the car door.

"Bryan."

"Sis!" his face turned sour when he saw me crying.

I ran up to him and hugged him tightly. "I missed you, Bryan."

"I missed you too, Sis," he said hugging me back as he kissed my head.

Bryan is my eldest sibling, next is Madison. I called him three days ago and asked him for a favor, and he didn't hesitate to help me. I'll leave my car in the mansion and text Sandy or Noelle to get it before I change my number.

Bryan took my bag and put it in the car's compartment. He then took my hand and pulled me into the passenger seat. But before I go in, I took my phone out of my pocket and gave it to him.

"What's this?" he asked me confused.

"Can you take a picture of me?" I asked walking to the closed gate. He smiled and nodded. I know he has a lot of questions to ask me, but he's just giving me this last moment.

"Thank you, Bry. I love you." I smiled, giving him a flying kiss, but he just ruffled my hair.

"Get inside, we still have a long ride."

I sighed and took a final at the mansion behind me.

-'Bye... thanks for being my home for the last three months. I will miss you and your owner. Just tell him I love him as I can never tell him out loud. Please take care of him. Be his home in times when he needed a home and comfort that I know I can no longer give him.'-

I closed my eyes and let the tears flow for the last time. I hope it's the last time. I'm not sure. I opened the door and looked at the face of my brother who's just watching me from the driver's seat. He started the engine once I closed the door next to me.

"You must love the owner of that mansion. Because based on your tears, I can see that you're in pain, Sis." he said patting my knee."

"Can we turn on the radio, Bry?" I asked him ignoring what he said.

"Sure, if that's what you feel is right to temporarily ease your sadness. But remember, Madi.. your brother here is just waiting for you to share the story behind that tears."

I smiled at him and nodded. I opened turned on his car radio just to kill my heart again.

***Now here it comes the hardest part of all, unchain my heart that's holding on. How do I start to live my life alone? Guess I'm just learning, learning the art of letting go...

Try to say it's over, say the word goodbye, but each time it catches in my throat. You're still here in me, and I can't set you free. So I hold on to what I wanted most. Maybe someday, we'll be friends forevermore. Wish I could open that door...

Where do I start to leave my life alone? I guess I'm learning, only learning... learning the art of letting go.***

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Gabriel's POV:

Negative.

The result of the DNA test I got from the clinic this morning. And to say the relief it brought me, was an understatement. But of course, I didn't easily let Stacey go easily at that moment. If she happened to be a man and she's not pregnant, I don't even know what can I do with her if it's not for the Doctor who stopped me from hitting her.

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Flashback...

Combined Paternity Index: 0

Probability of Paternity: 0%

The alleged father lacks the genetic markers that must be contributed to the child by the biological father.

"So, does this mean negative?" I asked the Doctor who gave me the DNA results.

"Yes, Mr. Wilsons. The DNA test result is negative---"

"Goddamnit! You fucking lied to me!" I crumpled the paper and threw it in Stacey's face.

She screamed and tried to touch my hand but I swatted it away.

"I'm sorry, Gabi, I'm sorry."

"Sorry? Are you fucking crazy? You lied to me! You fooled me again!"

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean that to happen. I just want you back, Gabi. I still love you. I love you.." she said in tears, but I was no longer affected by her drama.

"You love me? How dare you use the word love for your selfish being, Stacey! And don't touch me!" I pushed her onto the couch.

"Mr. Wilsons, she's pregnant.

I glared at the doctor before I made my way out of the laboratory clinic, but the fucking woman followed me out.

"Gabi, wait, let me explain." she grabbed my hand and I narrowed my eyes on her.

"Get your hands off from me or I swear to God Stacey, I'm gonna fucking kill you!"

She gasped and took her hands back.

"Gabi, please---"

"Please what? Explain? Let me tell you this woman!" I pointed my finger to her forehead and hardly pushed it. "I regret those times that I became your tail! That I did everything you wanted me to do! I was such a fool before but that's not gonna happen again!" I said through gritted teeth. "You killed my child, one innocent child who could live his or her life in this world freely! I gave up all my dreams for you, I gave you everything... but what did you do? You left me and you chose to be with him!"

"Gabi, I was just confused before, but believe me, I never stop loving you.

"Really? Well, I did! I already stopped myself from loving you... no...I've realized that I didn't love at all. I was just in love with the idea of having someone next to me. And you know what the second thing I've realized? That I should thank you for dumping me, because of that, I met my wife! And I love her. So stop all of your drama because I'm done with you!" Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

"Gabi..."

I walked away from her, thanking the one from above for making these things this way. I'm ready now. I can say that I'm complete again to give my all to my wife. I'm ready to start the new chapter with her.

But little did I know that the things I am about to discover when I get home, are more than the things I've been through before...