Chapter 32: Their connection

SIMONE'S P.O.V
It was Edzen. He was here again, and he was waiting for me. He smiled when he saw me. I just fake a smile. Good thing Zyril went home first. I told her I'll just go home on my own. They also had green eyes like Luris. She hated green-eyed men because of her experience. He spoke.
"I thought you're already gone, Ms. Lavelle."-he said.
"I already told you to call me Mrs. Maxwell or just Simone. Don't call me to miss, I'm already married."-I said. He sigh.
"I'm sorry. I just get used to it because we meet first—I mean, I meet you as Ms. Lavelle. Then I will call you Simone. Can I ask some of your time please?"-he ask.
"Don't tell me you are asking me for a dinner?"-I ask.
"Kind of, but no. I just wanted to ask if we can go on a baseball ground? I heard that you know how to play it."
"Okay. I still have one hour. There is a baseball ground here. Students who love baseball had been visiting that place. I am curious about that place actually."-I said. He smiled.
"That's good to hear. I want to know how good are you."
"No problem."-I said. I signed him to wait and put my things inside my car and just bring my car key. I place the key in my pocket and we wall towards the baseball ground that I am talking about. I smiled when I look at this place.
"I really miss those green grasses."-I said. He chuckled.
"What?"-I ask him. He shrugs his shoulder and speaks.
"Nothing, you're just cute. Your eyes glow staring at this place. You must be an excellent player yourself."-he said. I just smile and take off my coat. I started to stretch my body and in a few minutes, I started to play. It feels good swinging a bat as you heard that clicking sound. I smiled as the machines seems to be enjoying my activeness. My eyes widened when a warm body wrap around me. I look back. Our lips are just an inch away. His green eyes are beautiful.
"Simone..."-he mumbles. His voice is sweet and tempting.
"Edzen..."-I mumbled. He is about to kiss me, but we heard the sound of the machine. He was the one who swing the bat without letting me go. He smells nice. My heart is racing so fast. F**k. What is wrong with me?!
"Thanks for the fun tonight Edzen."-I said. He smiled.
"No problem Simone. I thought the news was a lie, but hell yes. You're an excellent player."-he said. That made me chuckle. He suddenly steps forward and brushes off the hair strands in my face. He looks at me intently and lifts my chin. I can't take my eyes off him. Our lips are about to meet when my phone vibrates. Someone is calling. I look down and I'm supposed to check it when he groans. Oh, hell. I must have bumped my head on his nose. He laughs and smiles sweetly.
"Drive safely, okay?"-he said. I nod. He open the car door for me and wait until I drove home. I place my hand on my chest. My heart is beating so loud. His breath smells good and...I blush. I step the gas, I was surprised when a car suddenly appear out of nowhere. That was close. When I went home, he was in the living room. I just stare at him.
"Have you eaten?"-he asks. I walk away and he was stunned.
"I am."-I said. When he came inside the room, he saw that the divider between as is activated. I pulled my quilt and turn around. He didn"t say anything. I fall asleep and what happened between us even hunts me in my dreams.
"Ma'am the breakfast is ready."-Claire. I just nod.
"I'll eat in the office. I have to go."-I said. He spoke.
"Have you forgotten rule number 3? We need to eat breakfast together."-he said. I just stare at him and leave. I don"t know why, but I can"t stand staring at him since...
RUSSELL'S P.O.V
I act like I didn't know anything. I don"t to speak or say something. Whatever happens, I won't provoke her and just bottled the pain up. I'll just watch her running away from me. At the training pool, Vivian saw that I was spacing out. She held my hand and even push her boobs on my arms.
"So? I am telling the truth, right?"-she said. I push her a bit and look at her. I act like I'm not affected at all. She smiled.
"Russell, you have to know that unfaithful wife exists."
"I didn't see anything. I am just spacing out because I remember that I have an important business meeting today. Vivian, are you enjoying this hmm?"-I ask. She smirks.
"Yes. Because if you guys will file the divorce, that will be in favor of me senior. I know you felt that too, right? That I like you? No. That I love you."-she said. I scoff and stood up. I shake my hand, wearing my wedding ring. I will prove to her that my feelings for Simone will never change. Never.
"Sorry. No, go back in your training."-I said. I left her and continue to study. After a few hours, I decided to stop. I better visit mom this afternoon. I miss her already.
"Russell, did you see your wife? She and Edzen are playing baseball. We're surprised when she visits! She said she is here to play baseball with us! You know what? We learn that her favorite sport are baseball. She's an ace dude!"-he said. I just smiled and follow him. From this area, I can see her swinging a bat while Edzen is beside her. He is the pitcher, he fixes her helmet and another round started.
"Ohh, do you want some company?"-she said. I ignored her.
"Wow, your wife and Edzen seem to be... so close. Did you see that? Fufu, it looks like you will be facing a problem here senior."-she said. I gave her a glare and spoke.
"I am focusing on watching her. She is good at playing baseball. She can be an ace and had a chance to play for Olympics."-I said. I am trying to make a conversation to hide my jealousy, but knowing Vivian? She will take this chance. But I'll prove to her that she can't use my feelings to take an advantage. She had to picked a wrong guy. She smiles.
"You said so. Don't act like a saint. Hate her, she even flirts with other while you're just around the corner. Poor you."
"I know Simone. She's not like that."-I said. She shrugs her shoulder. After the game, I went off. Dana looks at me.
"Well? You're here again."-she said. She is about to leave.
"Don't tell here I come to you to ask some things. Dana, how much Simone loves baseball?"-I ask. She smiled and sit.
"More than working and studying? That is her cup of tea. Don't tell me you saw her playing already? She's good, right?"
"She is. She can even play for Olympics if she wants to."
"Yes, she can. If you only see it yourself. You know what? If you want to learn more about her? Try playing baseball too. She will surely fall for you. She likes men who have the same interest in baseball."-she said. I fake a smile.
"I know. I will try. Keep it again, okay?"-I ask. She nod.
"Oh shoot, I have to go. We have a taping in an hour. Just call me when you want to ask more. Here's my calling card. See you around, Russell."-she said. I nod. I help her in carrying her things. When I visit mom, she notices my expression. She pried, but I didn"t say anything. I act the best way that I could. I taste her pizza and smiled.
"It's always be the best. Mom, make some again and I'll bring it home. I need to go because I have to review the proposal that dad assigned to me."-I said. I'm lying, of course. I just want her to stop prying about what she notice.
"Okay, no problem son."-she said. I smiled. She send me out.
"Son, no matter what happened, plunge forward."-she said.
"Hi."-I said. I just place the pizza on her table. She didn"t even lift her head to look at me. I sat down and spoke again.
"I'll be gone for a week. I need to attend a seminar that dad asks me to attend. Simone, just open this after I text you, okay? I mean after I left for the seminar."-I said. She just nod and signed me to go away. I saw how she place the folder on her drawer. I went beside her and pet her. She didn't react.
"I'll see you in that place."-I said. I walk away. I knew she won't notice even if I sleep in the guest room. I pack my things and I"ll start moving. I still have things to do.
"Claire, make sure she will eat breakfast, okay? Tell her I already went off for my seminar."-I said. She nod.
"Be careful in your way, Sir. Come home safe."-she said.
"I will."-I said. I went off and drove my car away. I need to breathe and I need to think. This seminar is a favor for me. Good thing we have a vacation house around the area.
Days had passed. It's already the fifth day. I didn't text her or anything. The seminar is only for 3 days and I stay here in our vacation house for two more days. Spring is where everything blooms. It"s where a new start to appear. I smiled bitterly and took out my phone. I called her, but she didn't answer. I just text her and turn off my phone.
"I better start grilling the fish."-I said. Our caretakers had given me the best local food in the area. It tastes great and I have felt the peach that I wanted. The river here is also great for my training as I have to fight the flowing current.
"Sir, are you going back tomorrow?"-he ask. I nod and smile.
"Yes. I have things to do. But maybe next week I'll be here again. So bear with me."-I said. They laugh and nod. We happily enjoyed the meal and get back to bed as night had fallen. The time that scared me the most had come.
"Vivian? Wait, I feel like you're stalking me."-I said. She laughs. She is standing on this grocery mart. I just sigh.
"What do you want?"-I ask. She followed me.
"Well, I want to be your wife. How about that?"-she said.
"That will never happen."-I simply said. She acts like she"s in pain. I ignored her and pick what I needed. She grabs my hand and picks some things too. I better stay calm. I can do it.
"Here"s your food. Stay away and don"t follow me."-I said.
"It depends."-she wink. I drove away and made sure she won't be following me. When I reach this small house in a secluded area in the city, I open it. I rent this one.
"Now, let's fill this stomach. Driving is tiring, and I didn't want to eat outside. I just want to cook for myself. When Monday is smiling, I decided to go home after my work in our company. I tried my best not to meet dad anywhere in the company. I want to talk to them with Simone. My phone rings. It's Luris. This man, he must want me to come with him to a bar club again. He must be looking for a fling after the other one didn't work the way he wanted.
"Yes? What is your problem again, cousin?"-I ask. He laughs.
"Where are you? I need your help, dude! A scary woman is trying to seduce me! He is 67 years old! Please help me!"-he said. I sigh.
"Send me the hotel."-I just said. I ended the call and drive the car to the hotel that he told me to go. I knock on the door. An old woman opens it. I kick it off and saw him with a handcuff on his right hand. I grab it and stare at her.
"Give the key or?"-I made her saw that I am ready to dial 911. She looks stun and follows what I said. We left her in the hotel and when we get inside my car. He didn't speak.
"Look what happened to playboys like you."-I said.
"I was cat fished okay? She is looks different from her bumble profile. Cousin, when are you going to tell me the truth?"-he ask. My jaw clenches and I was cornered.