Chapter 37

Mission Accomplished

I continue my breakfast without him. It's almost five minutes and he hasn't come back yet. I feel worried and confused. I clean my oily lips with a tissue and made my way to find him in the living room. I was three steps away when I saw him talking to a guy. I can't tell who he is because he was facing the main door. His posture looks familiar to me. I waited for him to looked back and it happened. 

I was shocked at what I saw. It can't be. He was Anika's past lover. How come they knew each other when he deeply broke Anika's heart by messing up their wedding. 

Three hours earlier

Argus PoV

" Good morning, Argus. I called you if I can come by at your place?" Jerick called but I was not in the mood to meet him besides Ms. Perez is here in my place. 

I made an alibi. 

" Jerick? Is that you? When did you come back?" I said to my old-time friend.

"A few days ago. Can I drop by?" He begs and I can't l