Chapter 33
Nalzen
Aaron wanted to come inside the condo, but I told him that Nathan wants to talk to me. 
He said that he will not leave and will wait outside. He will not allow Nathan to hurt me again.
And he didn't want me to be with Nathan because he will be jealous out of the blue.
And my heart jumps into happiness upon hearing what he said.
But I'm still not sure about Aaron's feelings for me. 
There's still doubt in this heart of mine.
And his heart is doubting too because there is Andrea inside of it. And as of now, I don't want to think about what will happen in the future. The most important for me at the moment is what is happening today.
Tonight, I wanted to make sure of something. If I'm still in love with Nathan or not. That's why I wanted to talk to him.
With Aaron watching outside, I felt secure. Who knows what Nathan will do to me this time. But I know that this is not the Nathan that I loved before. The caring and loving Dear Nathan of mine wa gone and I don't know what happened! 
He became another person. I don't know him anymore.
Even the condominium now became distant and foreign to me. This is where we hang out before. When I'm always partying and drinking. Nathan will always bring me in this old condo of him and will take care of me until morning.
The caring and loving Nathan was gone. 
But come to think of it. The famous and glamorous Nalzen Villarreal has already vanished and gone too.
Nathan is in the kitchen. He is cooking and I can already smell how delicious the foods that he cooks are.
"Oh, you're here Dear. Wait for a minute and I will be finished." He said happily. 
"You cook so many?" I was surprised. Because all the foods that he cooks are my favorites.
"Yeah, after we talked, you and Aaron can eat in here." He said happily but his eyes is very sad.
How does he know that Aaron is still here?
"Don't be surprised. I saw his car from afar. Well, it's good! He is watching over you and afraid that I might hurt you. But I will never do it again Dear. I'm sorry if I hurt you." He said while bowing his head.
And I'm touched. Why he is suddenly kind today?
"It's okay Dear, I don't know what you've been through. We lost communication when you are in Germany. And I must honestly say that you've changed, a lot." I said sincerely.
And Nathan chuckled. 
"Yes, Dear my attitude changed but my heart is still the same. There's nothing else, but you." He said sincerely while looking at my eyes.
I observed my feelings and my reflection based on what Nathan said. There's no reaction at all! 
I didn't feel any tingling sensation that makes me giggle before, every time Nathan will tell me those sweet words.
I fell out of love. And I don't know how to say it, without hurting him.
I took a deep sigh. I'm still guilty for what I did to him. But I didn't know at all that Nica makes my Marriage to Aaron Legal. 
And everything is in chaos after that.
"All is done. Let's eat," He gives me a plate. 
"Thank you." I started picking all of my favorite foods. I suddenly felt hunger6. I miss his cooking and food.
"Do you love Aaron?" He asked directly which causes me to cough.
He gives me some water.
"Careful Dear." He lovingly said.
I accepted the water. Of all the possible questions, he hit me directly on the spot.  And I don't know what to say right now.
"Go on eating Dear. I cook all of your favorite foods for the last time..." His voice cracked at the last words that he said.
And I drop the spoon that I'am holding. Did I hear it right? 
"W-what do you mean?" I asked confused.
Nathan smiled sadly.
"I will set you, free Dear. I can't bear to hurt you at all. I'm sorry for all that I did for you. I'm sorry for hurting you, for not being with you, when you needed someone the most." He said heartily and now he is crying!
And I hug him.  
"I'm sorry Nathan. It's not all your fault! I have sinned too. And I'm sorry that I fall out of Love..." Then my tears fall, thinking of those happy days that we had been together. And now we are breaking apart. 
I wanted this breakup to be an unforgettable one for both of us.
But to my surprise, I was the one who gets surprised.
"So, you love Aaron. I wish both of you, happiness Dear. His hug tightens. 
"I have my reasons why I will set you free. But as of now, I can't tell to you. I'm ashamed of what I did. I'm sorry for what I did to you when you visited me in Germany." He is still crying!
" It's okay Nathan. I don't know why you're acting awkwardly before in Germany. And I will respect you. Until you are ready, I will not ask." I assured him.
"But, I will always be here for you Nalzen even as a friend. Will you let me?" He asks nervously.
"Why not? We'd been friends before we became lovers. You are like a best friend to me." I said smiling.
Nathan stops crying and says goodbye for real.
"I already sold this condominium. You can go back to your house Nalzen, Go back to Aaron," He said bitterly. 
"Nathan..." Is all I can say.
"Goodbye, Dear." He kiss my forehead before he walked away. 
I just look at him. I felt the heaviness of my heart has been lifted. But still, the doubt and anxiety are there. The future with Aaron is not yet guaranteed. 
But my heart is hoping for a better future with Aaron...
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Third Person's POV
Nathan walked away from Nalzen with an aching heart. 
Nalzen is the apple of his eye. The only woman that he ever loved. But his only fault is choosing his family over the love of his life.
He married Beatrice, to save their dying company and now it's all okay but he is dying inside. 
Beatrice is so obsessed with him that he felt suffocated. 
Always get jealous of every woman that he encountered. 
Always dictate his own choice. And he felt that his life became a big joke! 
The simple and carefree Nathan was gone!
He can't fulfill what he promised to Nalzen before. He is already married and is waiting for a child. He is hoping that Aaron won't hurt the love of his life.
And the most painful truth is, Nalzen didn't love her anymore! It hurts like hell. But what else he can do? Nothing!
He saw Aaron standing beside his car. 
"Aaron, please take care of Nalzen and don't hurt her. I'm giving her to you." Then he walked away. 
Walked away from his painful yet beautiful past...
Aaron was taken by surprise and mesmerized. He runs fast inside the condo. 
He is worried about what happened to his wifey.
He saw Nalzen is sitting at the table crying silently.
Did Nathan tell her about Beatrice? Aaron asks his mind.
"Wifey, what happened?" He asked feeling concerned. 
Nalzen stops crying and looks at him.
"Nathan set me free. Finally I'am free." She wipes her tears and smile. 
Aaron runs into her and hugs her tightly.
"I'm so happy wifey. Does it mean you will go home with me?" Aaron asks happily.
"Hmmm, maybe." Nalzen teases him.
"You're learning. Now you are teasing me. But whether you like it or not. I will bring you home tonight wifey..." Aaron whispers seductively, tempting her.
"But before that, let's eat first. Nathan cooks all of these foods and it's a waste if no one will eat all of it." Nalzen said to Aaron as she is still hungry.
"Sure, let's eat." Aaron spoon feed her until they finish eating.
They leave Nathan's condominium walking hand in hand.
When they are inside the car Nalzen remembered her designs for Z Fashion at her working table.
Aaron presented to get it and let Nalzen wait inside the car.
Aaron found the designs when suddenly the door opened widely and someone shouted.
"Finally, I caught you! Where is your mistress huh?" A woman's voice! 
And Aaron was surprised when he turned around.
"Beatrice?" He asked furrowing his eyebrows.
Beatrice was caught by surprise too.
"It's you! Where is Nathan?" She asks angrily. 
"He went home," Aaron answered then continue arranging Nalzen's design into the folder.
"Where is his mistress? If I'm not mistaken her name is Nalzen. Do you know her?" Beatrice asks again feeling pissed off. She wanted to tear apart Nalzen's face if she will be given a chance to meet and see her!
And Aaron saw the hatred in her eyes. That makes his blood boils and his ears heat up.
"Don't you dare!" He answered with a venomous warning.
And Beatrice became angrier.
"I dare! And no one can interrupt me. You're acting like a CEO while you are just a small-time worker in our company."She said while looking at Aaron from head to foot.
"Worker my foot! Don't you dare hurt my wife! Or else you will suffer the consequences."Aaron said threatening her.
But she just smirks and glares at Aaron like a hungry lion.
"Your just nothing. Where is that Nalzen? What? Your wife? Awesome!" She said disgustingly. Because she didn't believe what Aaron has said.
And Aaron treats her coldly.
"That Nalzen is my wife, You better shut up your mouth!" Aaron said angrily. 
He hurriedly picks up all Nalzen's designs so that he can go. While Beatrice is busy roaming around the condo looking for Nathan and Nalzen. But she found nothing that makes her shout out of frustrations. 
"Hey, idiot! Where are they?" She asks Aaron again.
"Yes Stupid? Why don't you wake up and accept the truth that Nathan will never love you." Aaron said sarcastically before leaving.
"You are Bullshit!" Beatrice shouted. And her secretary arrives.
"Ma'am Beatrice, Sir Nathan called that he just arrived at your house." The secretary girl said.
And she finally calm down. 
"Okay, let's go home." And run immediately to her car.
Aaron just chuckled at Beatrice's crazy and obsessed attitude.
"Poor Nathan." Is all he can say.