Damon’s words rang to Andrei’s ears and it brown down every psychological defense he had.
The pain, humiliation, and broken plan had came crashing in him that he furiously dashed out of the room.
Andrei stepped out of the Castellano’s Group of Companies building. He walked and walked without direction as his head was in chaos. It was full of Damon’s words, the dejection, the pain and frustration of seeing everything he have vanish from his hands.
He remembered his wife, Anya. She was so sweet and soft, she cared for him more than anyone, and he knew it. But he didn’t care for her enough.
His heart was clenching in regret. He didn’t want this. He still loved her. He promised that this time, he would treat her better.
But why would she believe him?
He stopped in his track and grabbed his phone from his pockets. He dialed Anya’s number and waited for her call.
But it was not picked up. In his second attempt, suddenly his call cannot go through. She might have blocked him!
Andrei threw his phone on the ground harshly and the phone broke in pieces. His chest raised and fell as he breathe in deeply. His heart was frustrated and can’t help but clench his hands.
He looked around his surrounding and saw a payphone. His eyes glowed as he walked briskly towards it.
He dropped a penny and typed the number that he had looked at couple of times that he can’t recite it with his eyes closed.
When it rang for moment, it was then picked up.
His eyes darkened as it was obvious that this woman was neglecting his calls. “Hello?” Anya’s soft voice rang from the other line.
“Anya..” Andrei whispered as he dreamed this voice countless of times in his sleep.
“Andrei?” Anya asked with furrowed brows. She had a hunch that this call was weird, but she didn’t expect Andrei would be calling from a public phone. Was he outside?
“Meet with me darling, please.” Andrei said in a desperate voice as he leaned and rested his head in the phone stand. He badly wanted to see her. To once again see her smile and gentleness that was exclusively for him.
But what he heard from the other line was only a cold voice.
“How many times have I told you, Andrei? I will never meet with you again.” Anya said in a heavy voice.
“Or, is Damon’s warning not enough for you?” She added, and was like a huge blow to Andrei.
“You knew?” He asked incredulously. He was planning to use what happened today to open the eyes of Anya. That Damon Castellano was a ruthless and vile man.
But she actually knew this?
“I told him what you did. Andrei what, what you had done for me is a crime. Do you really think I would ask for mercy for you? I asked him to warn you, I hope you take it seriously. I didn’t pursue this any further even though he wanted to, he could even throw you to jail. Do you dare it?” Anya said lengthily. Even though she dread to talk to him, but she wanted to end this once and for all.
Andrei heard the words that shattered all his hopes.
“You can’t do this to me Anya!” Andrei can’t help but burst out. But the next thing he heard was the beeping sound in the other line.
She hanged up on him!
Andrei ruthless threw the hand phone in his hand. He punched the glass of the payphone and he didn’t feel his anger lessen.
He went out of the stand in a drag and saw a couple near by.
The man was tall and his arm circled around the woman’s body. The woman was beautiful and delicate. She wore a light pink dress and looked extremely gentle.
The picture of the man and woman evoked a lot of memories for Andrei. He remembered how he and Anya was like this two, strolling around the street with hands clasped with each other.
He remembered her words, their promises, and the vows they made in their wedding.
“I would go to the end of my life with you.” She whispered such sweet words to him, and only him.
She promised him! But why?! Why would she do this!
Andrei eyes reddened as his mind went blank from anger and frustration. The couple went pass by him, and he saw black. He swinged his fist towards them.
No one should be happy when he is this miserable! He crazily thought as he swinged his fist to them.
The couple was startled because of Andrei. But unfortunately for him, the man caught his fist. This man actually knows MMA.
“What the hell is wrong with you?!” The man angrily yelled at Andrei.
Andrei became even more furious when he was fought back. He landed a punch to the guy’s face.
“Damn you!”
A scream came out from the woman.
Her boyfriend staggered and his eyes darkened. He returned the punch and beat Andrei up.
Anya slumped on her seat as she hanged up in the call. She sat on her office as she remembered the contents of the call.
Andrei on the other line sounds not very sober. She then remembered his past actions and sighed. She doesn’t really know him anymore. The once refined and dignified man was just this.
Her phone suddenly rang. Anya’s brows immediately furrowed. She thought it was Andrei again and was about to hang up when she saw the caller’s name.
It was Damon.
Anya’s expression eased and a slight smile appeared in her lips. Just that, all the bad thoughts were gone.
She pressed and accepted the call.
“How are you?” These were the first words from the other line. The smile on Anya’s lips deepened even more.
“I’m alright.” She gently answered.
“Are you sure?” Damon asked. Almost like he knew what happened just now. She really can’t keep anything from this man.
“Well, Andrei just called again.” She finally said.
“What?” Damon on the other line furrowed his brows. Looks like that man still doesn’t get it, huh?
“Don’t worry, he wouldn’t be bothering you again.” He said darkly, a hint of danger flashing in his eyes.
Anya heard this and she remembered the weird state Andrei was in when he called her. “What did you do?” She can’t help but ask.
Damon only smiled and whispered in the speaker.
“Just trust me. I will make sure he wouldn’t have a chance to hurt you again.” The domineering voice of the boss rang. Yet, it can’t help but ease the person hearing it.