The Woman From Hell

When I got home that evening, it was already late, but I noticed that the light in the study was on and knew that Theo was inside.Property © of NôvelDrama.Org.

"Can I come in?" I knocked on the door and asked softly.

"Come on in."

I could hear the exhaustion in Theo's tone. He must have been busy today.

I pushed open the door and saw him sitting at his desk, his head buried in paperwork. I had wanted to ask him about the issue regarding the Golden-O counterfeits, but seeing him so busy, I decided to leave first. Theo had not returned to the room by the time I stepped out of the bathroom. I went to make a cup of tea before stepping into the study once again. "Have some tea to refresh yourself."

"Thank you."

Theo looked up at me quickly, the corners of his mouth curving upward slightly before lowering his head again to go back to work.

I did not want to disturb him but wanted to accompany him. Thus, I went back to the room and grabbed my laptop before plopping myself onto the bean bag to deal with some work. Time passed minute after minute, and before I knew it, I had fallen asleep.

When I woke up again, I saw Theo half-crouched before me trying to cover me with a blanket. I grabbed his hand. "Are you done with work?" It was clear from my voice I had just woken up. He shot me a light smile that was brighter than the light.

"Yes, thank you for waiting for me." Theo's voice was soft with some affection mixed into it.

I shook my head and moved the blanket away. Putting my laptop aside, I got up and faced Theo. "You're welcome. I wanted to ask you if you'd forgotten what you promised Nibel."

"Of course not." Theo reached out and rubbed my head, the smile on his lips deepening. "I've contacted the major newspapers. They'll have us on their headlines tomorrow."

Finally, the issue that I had been worried about for so many days was resolved. My heart finally eased itself to the ground.

I breathed a sigh of relief. "Good. I hope it'll spread as soon as possible so that this matter can pass."

"Rest assured, this won't have a great impact."

"Are you sure? Share prices for Grant Corporation and Pristine Group fell so much that they're about to fall into the deep sea."

I had been keeping myself updated these few days, feeling more worried that the actual individual involved.

Seeing the displeasure on my face, Theo immediately took my hand. "You're right, Madam, but to be in business is to take risks."

"Could you tell me, then? Why wait for these few days to pass before clarifying the matter?" I looked into Theo's eyes to try and catch something, but his eyes were as mysterious as the sea. I could not see the end of it, let alone catch his stip-ups.

Theo returned to a look of seriousness. He let go of my hand and reached into his pocket again. "It's rather complicated to explain. I may not be able to tell you about it for the time being."

"Okay. You can tell me when you figure out how to explain it." Theo was surprised at that. "You're so easily appeased?"

I smiled lightly, "If it were a private matter of yours, I'd definitely hound you about it, but since this iss regarding business, you have your own way of thinking. I trust your decisions."

"You're so sensible all of a sudden. I feel overwhelmed by this favor." Theo raised a brow, joy on his face.

"Could it be that you'd rather I pursue you about it till the end? You'd be miserable then." I pursed my lips. There was a deviousness in my smile. Theo quickly waved his hand. "Forget it. Please be a sensible wife."

"I know you men like that."

"I love everything about you."

His sweet words always came so abruptly.

Not able to conceal my sleepiness, I yawned. Theo saw this and picked me up. "If you're sleepy, let's go back to the room and sleep."

"Yes. It's nice not to have to get there myself." I hugged Theo and rest my head in his arms with a smile on my face.