MARA'S POV
I decided to extend my leave to meet my best friend, Alex. 
I miss him. He is my only guy best friend. I even thought of giving him a chance when he confessed to me, but I knew that even if I did, I will still end up with Maru.
If I were to ask between him and Maru, I will choose him. Do you know why? Because I already know him and I feel more comfortable with him.
And the most important thing is that he loves me, I'm sure that I will also learn to love him if I gave him a chance.
I was back to reality when I felt someone hug me from the back.
"I miss you!" He whispered.
I look at Alex and smile at him. "I miss you too! Are we okay now? You are not angry or what?"
"Do you think that I will contact you if I'm still not okay? I just miss you, Mara!" He said while hugging me tightly.
Just like the old times.
I am not surprised when people assume that we're a couple.
Alex is a sweet guy.
"Sorry, it took me months to come back. I'm hurt by your rejection."
I feel guilty.
I let go of his embrace and touch his face. 
"I'm sorry but you know my situation right? You know why I need to reject you?"
He nodded. "Yes. I just realize it now. I can't beat him."
"Hush don't say that."
I can feel that he is still hurting.
"You know it's true! I just wish that my family's wealth can stand against them so that I can fight for you. And have my chance to prove my love  to you."
I sighed. "I am already married Alex. We can't do anything about it. What's done is done."
"Yes, I know." He chuckled.
"Let's just stop this drama. Now, can I have a date with my best friend?" He added. 
I smile and nodded. "I free my schedule today just for you."
I saw him smile sweetly at me. Then he grabs my hand, and we both leave that place to start our date.
It feels great to have someone you can talk to. Someone you can trust.
I told Alex everything about my relationship with Maru, from the family dinner where they announced the date of our wedding up to now.
He just listened and comforted me. This is what I miss about him. I feel like I will not be able to open these things to my parents. I'm just really thankful Alex came into my life. He's always been there for me whenever I needed someone to talk to.
It saddens me when he left me after I rejected him.
I can't blame him though, I know I hurt him big time.
He sent me home after our date.
"I wish I can extend the time today but it's already late. Your husband might get mad at you." He said.
"I don't think so. I'm sure he's busy with his lover. Anyway thanks for today. I miss you. Don't leave me again okay?"
He nodded and went out of his car to open the door for me.
He kissed me goodbye.
When he left, I decided to go inside the house.
"Is this how a married woman should act? What do you think the time is now?"  
I was startled when I heard Maru's voice.
I look at him, I can see anger on his face. I was a bit confused.
Why is he getting angry?
"It's only 8 pm, it's still early." I rolled my eyes.
"You are with your EX SUITOR from morning till night! Then tell me what did you guys do?!" He shouted at me.
I was stunned by his sudden outburst.
"Maru please I don't want to argue with you, I'm tired," I said calmly.
His eyes widen. "Tired? WHAT DID YOU GUYS DO?"
I felt irritated by his reaction. "Please Maru I just want to go to bed and rest."
"No Mara! You answer me right now!"
I felt my blood rise. "Fine! If that's what you want then fine! We catch up, and bond like we usually do. And honestly? Spending the whole day is not enough because we miss each other! Happy now?!"
I saw the pain in his eyes. "You're that happy with him?"
"Yes. Instead of wasting your time waiting for me, just go to your lover and spend your precious time with her. If you are done with your questions, I will now go to our room to rest."
I heard nothing from him that's why I went straight to our room.
I did all my rituals then I went to bed.
I was about to go to my dreamland when I felt Maru's hugging me from the back.
I pretended to be asleep.
I honestly miss his warmth.
"I miss my wife! Please go back to what you used to be! What do I need to do for us to reconcile?!"
I could hear pain and longing in his voice. I continue to pretend asleep.
"I don't have anything to do with Jana. She is just a friend. I never regret anything. I never regret marrying you. If there is something I regret doing, that is when I wasn't able to tell you that Jana is working in our company."
"I just thought that it didn't matter because I only see her as a friend. Even before our marriage, it's only you in my life." I can feel and hear his sincerity.
I can't hold back my tears.
He moved my body so I can face him.
I look into his eyes while my tears keep on flowing.
He wiped my tears and kiss my eyes and then my lips.
"I miss you wife."