Chapter 100: Chapter 100 Never doubt that *ALORA*
Was I overthinking or has Caden been acting really strange lately?
For the past three days, he barely came home, barely spoke long to me on the phone or texts me.
He said there was an ongoing project at his company that was taking most of his time.
Sure, I was supportive of him and I was trying not to disturb him too much to give him all the time he needed for his work.
But I just wish he could make some time for me, maybe a little time.
Did he even have the time to eat?
I hoped he wasn’t skipping his meals.
On the fourth day, I couldn’t take it anymore. I had Esme cook up different dishes, after filling them into lunch boxes, I headed for his company.
Since it was already known that I was his wife, I just headed straight to his office on getting to his company.
I knocked and then led myself in.
“Caden?” I called as I walked in.
“Alora.” He stood up from his desk, looking surprised to see me.
“What are you doing here? Why didn’t you tell me you were coming?”
“You might not answer the phone.” I stared at his desk which was littered with different documents. “I know work is extremely important but you have to still make time for yourself, for me.” I scolded softly as I moved closer to him, placing the lunch box on the table.
My heart sank seeing the dark circles under his eyes.
I slowly cupped his cheeks. “That’s it. You’re coming home with me today.”
He exhaled and then hugged me, his arms tightened around me.
I smiled and wrapped my arms around him.
“I missed you too.” I replied.
Suddenly, I felt his shoulder tremble and then I heard him sniff.
Was he...
I quickly disengaged from him and he really was crying.
He looked away from me, wiping his eyes.
“Caden? What is it?” I asked.
He shook his head. “I...” His lips quivered as more tears fell from his eyes.
I could literally feel my heart bleeding seeing him cry like this.
“Caden? What is it? Is the company having problems? Talk to me.” I urged, taking hold of his hands.
He shook his head again. “You...you won’t understand.”
“I will, come on, talk to me.” He slumped on his swivel chair in a sitting position.
I moved closer to him and squatted down.
Holding his hands, I cooed. “Caden, I’m your wife. You can tell me anything. And I’ll do everything to make you feel better so come on, talk to me, my love.”
He sniffed, and I could see he was trying to stop crying.
. I slowly sat on his laps and cupped his cheeks, wiping his tears away.
“Please talk to me, I don’t like seeing you like this. It’s making me really sad.” I said, trying to fight against crying.
I had to make him feel better. Even if seeing him cry was making me emotional, I had to be strong for him.
He stared at me, intently for a moment before admitting.
“It’s the company...it...isn’t doing well, my stocks are dropping.”
If that had made him cry, that meant the state of the company was very bad then.
“I could invest in the company.” I offered.
He stared at me, incredulously.
“Don’t underestimate your wife, I have a lot of funds.” I said, playfully.
He cupped my cheek. “Don’t worry about it. I can handle this.”
“Caden, I know you wanna say you can handle it and you want to be a man blah blah blah. But it doesn’t make you less of a man of get help from your wife. I really want to help you.”
He pulled me to himself and leaned against me.
“Your presence is enough for me. It’s just been a hard couple of days for me but I’m sure I can turn things around.” He assured.
“Caden, let me...”
“Alora, I don’t need your funds.”
I sighed, not wanting to force him.
“Then promise me you’d come to me for help if anything goes wrong. I don’t want you looking so broken.”
“I’m sorry for making you worried.” He said.
I reached for the lunchbox, shifted some files and opened them.
“I’m going to feed you now so your morale will be high to conquer this difficulty.” I cheered.
He smiled at me and I was grateful for that smile.
“Say ahh.”
He opened his mouth and let me feed him. He ate a lot and I was so happy.
“It’s okay if you can’t come home tonight.” I said after we both finished eating.
Though, I missed him on our bed and badly wanted him home but I could understand if his schedule couldn’t permit that.
“I can. I will go home with you.” He said.
I smiled, delightfully
“I love you, Alora. I love you so much. Never doubt that, okay?” He said.
“I won’t.” I assured. “I love you, Caden.”