The Reincarnation of the Tough Empress Being a Neglected Wife
Epsi-98
"Are we going to continue like a baby sitter in charge of caring for and escorting our boss' beloved woman?" gibran lamented to Aldi.
They are waiting for Az in front of the house to escort Az to go shopping as ordered by Alex.
"Isn't the baby sitter looking after the baby?" ask Aldi back.
"What difference? Baby spoiled and troublesome. That boss lady must also be spoiled and troublesome. Even shopping should be escorted." Gibran grumbled.
"Stop grumbling, it's the job of the boss. We don't know the young mistress yet so it's not our job to judge her. Well, although honestly I'd rather be assigned to fight on the battlefield than be a bodyguard for a woman" Aldi said.
"Why do your faces look so grim?" asked Az who without them noticing was already standing facing towards them.
"The face of Gibran was like that from the birth of a young mistress need not be questioned" said the origin of Aldi made Gibran swerve towards him.
"Please enter the young mistress" Aldi said as he opened the car door for Az.
"Where do you want us to take young lady?" ask Aldi who was sitting next to Gibran who was ready to drive the car.
"To the nearest shopping center" said Az.
"What did I buy for Mona as a welcome gift to the family?" muttered Az after they reached their destination.
"Welcome, miss. Can I help you?" greet a woman politely.
"I want to give a gift to a new family candidate in the family. What better I give you?" ask Az.
"Is she a girl or a boy?" ask the woman.
"She's a woman and she's pregnant" Az replied.
"How about giving appropriate clothes to pregnant women?" advice of the woman.
"Yes, please choose some suitable clothes" Az said.
After Az tells Mona's approximate body size, the woman immediately picks up some clothes for Az to see.
"Miss Azkaela....!" an old man exclaimed as Az walked out of the women's clothing store.
"Good day, miss." said the old man after Az stopped stepping.
"What business are you calling me sir? I don't remember ever knowing you." asked Az.
"Miss may have forgotten this old man because we only met a few times before. But, can we talk alone for a moment." asked the old man.
"We talked in the cafe up ahead. But, they can't get away from me." Az said.
"I don't want Alex to nag if I find out I'm out of this two-man's custody and add a bodyguard who'll keep me anywhere." Az said.
"No problem, we just sit at a separate table but stay in the same room" said the old man.
"I'm Hero Uncle Elliot, your ex-husband miss." said Mr. Heron introduced himself as they sat at a table in a cafe.
"I no longer have any business with Mr. Elliot. We've been separated for a long time" Az said coldly.
"I know it's Miss. But, Elliot's health condition is very concerning. Her...
"He had a future wife who was supposed to take care of him when he was sick. It's none of my business to know if he's healthy or not." Az cut.
"Please don't be like this Mr. Heron" Az said as the old man had already knelt before him.
"This old man has only 1 family and he is losing hope for life. This old man will be very grateful and indebted to you if you fulfill this old man's request." said Mr. Heron bowed.
"You wake up first. I'm not comfortable being the center of attention of people around me." Az said.
"I'm sorry" said Mr. Heron and sat back on his stool.
"I'll see Mr. Elliot. But, after this whatever happens don't ever look for me again. Because, the relationship between us is long over" Az said.
"Thank you." said Mr. Heron with a smile.
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Elliot had been sober from a few days ago but he was still lying weakly on the hospital bed.
"Tok tok." The sound of knocking on the door didn't change his blank stare.
"Elliot, look who came to see you" said Mr. Heron, who stared blankly at the wall, turning his eyes toward his uncle.
"Az dear." said Elliot staring as if in disbelief that Az was standing at the door of his nursery.
"Stay lying down" Az said as Elliot tried to get up to approach him.
Elliot listened to Az and remained lying down with a smile and looked at Az who was walking closer to him.
"Thank God, you've come back baby" Elliot said with tears streaming down his cheeks.
"I'm not coming back and I will never come back, Mr. Elliot" Az said.
"Dear Az please forgive me" said Elliot to reach Az's hand which was now standing beside the bed where he lay but Az dodged.
"I forgive you" Az said, publishing a smile on Elliot's lips.
"Thank you dear. We will return....
"Wait a minute, I forgive you but, I'll never get back with you. Whatever the reason you have ignored and betrayed the trust I have given you. I can forgive but, to forget everything that has happened it can never be" Az said.
"But I love you so much and we are husband....
"You're wrong, we're now just strangers who don't have any ties. You didn't you want me to leave so you could freely relate to the lover of your heart? I've given you that path and I've never had any feelings for you" Az said.
"Miss, please don't be like this. Elliot's condition is like this. I ask you to come to encourage him." said Mr. Heron.
"I just agreed to see him. I can't give you false hopes that will make it harder for me later if she expects more from me" Az said.
"Aren't you being too cruel, miss?" said Mr. Heron upset.
"Cruel heh? Do I have to be nice to the one who made me a show wife. Connecting with other women and having fun while I suffer. When I lay in a coma in the hospital she was happy with her choice of woman and now when she was sick I have to comfort her is that what you want? Aren't you guys being too selfish?" said Az.
"But.....
"No word but. Please let go of me and don't disturb each other's lives again in the future." Az said then passed leaving the room leaving Elliot who shouted to call him.