Chapter 3: Ms. Arabe Jones
After the incidentst night, Arabe spent her day sleeping on her bed. She didn’t mind the time. Her
body was still in a deep shocked. ‘That man is really a scumbag!’ she tightened her hug on her pillow
while thinking of the arrogant manst night.
She tried to remember his face, but it’s like a puzzle with a missing piece. ‘Who is he?’ She was
curious and at the same time anxious, but she couldn’t figure it out. She didn’t even remember how she
got out of that ce.
Jason Hansen, her ex-boyfriend contacted herst night to have a good closure. He dumped her like
trash when his family knew the mess she went through. His ex-boyfriend is the CEO of Hansen Group
next to SKY Corporation. He is famous in Capital Z with his stunning good look and powerful aura that
one can be easily intimidated.
Jason was her boyfriend for almost 5 years. They had been ssmates abroad. Their families were
close ever since and he was her childhood sweetheart. Too bad, she needed to live with her Aunt
abroad. Half of her life, she was living abroad. She never thought that they will meet again. There,
Jason seriously courted her and they became university couple.
Jason was her first love and her first kiss. Many times, Jason asked for her virginity, but she refused.
She will only give it to him as a gift on the night of their wedding.
Jason clearly understands and respect her reason after all it is all for him so they ended up cuddling
each other on the sofa whenever they hangout.
After their graduation, Hansen went back home to manage theirpany while she stayed abroad
pursuing her career. Hansen never failed to visit her in every special asion like, their anniversary,
Valentine’s Day even Christmas and New Year’s Holidays.
She once thought, Jason was a perfect husband for her.
She once thought that she had a perfect life.
She once thought that she was the perfect daughter in the family.
Until she decided toe back home to surprise her parents, but to her dismay, her mom broke the
news to her.
“Your father has a mistress!” her mother cried out loud while trembling with tears in her eyes.
“Your dad already confessed to me about his affair of that woman long time ago.” She added in a sad
voice while tears keep flowing from her eyes.
Arabe knew her mother very well. Her mother is the most ‘martyr’ of all living things here on earth.
“What? Why, I didn’t know about this? Am I a little toote?” Arabe was shocked.
She was very disappointed with her father. She used to be her Hero.
When she was young, they used to be her inspiration. She witnessed their sweetness in front of her
and to all the people surrounded them. Her mom is very caring and loving and her dad is also sincerely
sweet to her mom. One can say they are the definition of a ‘perfect in – loved couple’.
She even dreamt to be just like them when she will have her own family in the future.
She even dreamt of a husband just like his father.
She idolized her family so much. ‘But what happened now?’ Arabe was lost on her thought.
This news for her was extremely horrifying. ‘What happened to their love for each other?’ She couldn’t
move, she couldn’t stand the fact that her perfect family waspletely ruined.
“Where is Dad now? I want to talk to him!” She was so angry. She wanted to meet her dad and throw
the me to his face.
She had so many questions in her mind that only her father could answer. She needed to get the right
answer or else she would explode.
At an early aged, she was trying too hard to be the perfect daughter for them. She let them decide for
her life without anyins just to make them happy. She was an obedient daughter. Whatever they
want, she just gave it to them. She always challenged herself to be the best of everything so they will
not get disappointed. And at present, she got used of being the best of everything she does and ended
up being a perfectionist.
All her friends, colleagues and other people around envy her so much. She has the perfect family, a
perfect boyfriend and a perfect career and beauty. What more could she ask for? One can say she got
all the luck in the world.
If only they know that her life is in a big mess right now. ‘Ha! Ha! Ha!’ She feels likeughing in
disgrace and she felt like wanting to punch someone to release her anger.
“He is not here. He flew to N City with her mistress for a business trip.” With annoyance, Jaime cut her
thoughts.
“What? Are you okay with that mom? This set- up is so bizarre!” Feeling perturbed, she retorted angrily.
“Listen up, I love your dad so much. I epted already the fact that he has a mistress and I agreed not
to interfere with his rtionship with that woman as long as he lives here with me.” Jaime exined
with sincerity in her eyes.
“What?” That’s the only word she can say. She was dumbfounded upon hearing these words from her
mother.
“I’d rather die without your father. We can still be happy, right? Come on Arabe! You just need to
ept it.” Facing her with sincerity, convincing her to ept the situation easily.
“Unbelievable! Well, sorry I am not like you, mom. If Dad will stay in this house with all his dirty affairs
consider me gone here” Arabe couldn’t contain it anymore. She stood up and swiftly ran directly to
her room mming the door. She was heart – broken. Howe her ideal family became a mess like
this?
She was so angry with her mom and dad for not considering her feelings towards their actions. ‘Am I a
fucking stranger in this house?’ ‘They don’t care about me!’
She must not live in this house or else she will be tortured by her mom’s misery and her dad’s
shameless face every day. ‘The heck!’ She packed her stuff in her luggage and called Jason to pick her
up, but the call cannot get through so she dialed her best- friend, Farrah Fin and asked her for help.
“Farrah, please pick me up tonight, I’m here now at my parent’s vi. I need to get out of her soon. Can
youe?” Arabe asked her straight away. She doesn’t want to give her a chance to say ‘no’. Her
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voice was shaking resulted from crying.
“Hey. What’s up? Are you crying? Are you okay? “Farrah is her only best friend. They know each other
since they were in high school. Farrah Fin is an IT genius and specialized in hacking. She won many
awards in Cyber Securitypetition. Her family owns the biggest Cyber Securitypany in Capital
Z.
“Yeah, I’m alright. Please Hurry up! I will tell you everything.” Arabe wiped her tears from her swollen
eyes.
“I’m on my way. Cool down. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat it! Okay? I’ll be there.” Trying to calm her down
Farrah got up from her seat and walked out of her office.
“I’ll be okay. Drive safely!” She feels her lungscking of oxygen as she was already prepared to leave.
Farrah Fin arrived and brought her to her family’s vi. She is the only daughter of the Fin family so she
chose to live with her parents rather than having her own ce. By this, she can look after them.
The two stayed together in Farrah’s room. Arabe didn’t want to be alone in the guest room. She
wanted to cuddle someone. She wanted to feel the warmth of a human to ease her sadness. Too bad,
her boyfriend was not her.
She tried calling Jason again while hugging Farrah in the bed. This time the line was picked up by the
other side.
“Hello Babe! I’m sorry I was stuck in my meetings today. I’m about to call you to return your call. Just
got out from work now. I’m heading to my parents’ house for a dinner tonight. How are you?” Jason
excitedly reported to her without any sign of stopping.
“I’m okay.” But she sounded like she was in a deep shit that one can easily identify what she’s been
going through.
“What happened? Are you okay Babe? Speak up.” With great sincerity, Jason asked.
After a moment of contemting, Arabe shared the news to her boyfriend. Of course, he is her
boyfriend. He needs to know everything around her. Whether it’s good or bad. That''s what makes a
perfect couple right? Honesty and Trust.
“Okay. Calm down Babe. I will pick you up tomorrow. I will be there in the morning.” Jason promised
her to live with him in his own ce.
“Since you don’t want to go home. Maybe this the right time that will arrange our engagement. How’s
that Babe? You start a family with me. Is it that we both wanted?” Jason took the opportunity to
propose after all they have been together for so many years. Sure enough, his parents will stop urging
him to get married. For once, this might be the right time to put a period on it.
Upon hearing Jason’s words, she was bbergasted. Her heart was jumping for joy. She never
expected that Jason will propose to her right at this very moment. He was a savior. He was the best
boyfriend ever.
Now that she wants to escape from her own parents, might as well make a family of their own with
Jason.
“Yes! I Love you Babe!” Her only reply to him from the bottom of her heart while crying for joy.
“Then see you tomorrow then. I will announce our n to my parents tonight. I miss you Babe! Please
do not worry, I will take care of you. I cannot wait to see you. I love you Babe. Now, please rest your
mind and have a good sleep. Good night Babe!” Jason uttered with sweet sincerity.
Jason never failed her before, and until now she doesn’t have any regrets about choosing him. He will
be a perfect husband for her.
I will show everyone that even my family was a mess, I still have my perfect man and that is Jason. Her
heart belongs to Jason and no one else.
After the call, she started imagining what her new life with Jason. She excitedly started from ‘how many
kids, will they have? ’What they will look like?’ Sure enough, they will be very handsome and pretty as
they are. ‘Wait, what’s going to be the decoration of our house?’ Even the smallest details she thought
with a smile.
She even pictured herself, Jason with their three kids happily smiling with each other like a ‘perfect
family’.
All her problems, annoyance and grievances just now instantly vanished into thin air because of Jason.
It’s like a tornado had passed and clear everything on its way.
That day, she slept with a smile and woke up with a smile. He expected Jason that day so she quickly
ran for a shower and excitedly tidied up herself. Farrah was still sleeping so she just moved smoothly
afraid to disturb thetter.
When her phone chimed. She is expecting the text is from Jason. ‘Maybe he is already outside.’ She
thought with a smile.
She quickly grabbed a sticky note and a pen to make a note for Farrah. ‘I’m going now with Jason!
Please give me a call when you read this. Let’s go shopping for my wedding gown. Bye and Thank you!
Arabe’
After writing her thank you message, she read the text, holding her luggage, ready to go out of the
room, suddenly, she stopped.
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