Chapter Sixteen
The night around seemed so silent send me deep into thoughts. I passed by couples holding hand and all cozy making my heart drown in more confusion and pain.
I started to feel regret, I shouldn't have acted like that with Gale. After that fight with his mom I knew he was depressed and needed comfort but then I just ran out like that. Once again I gave my fears more attention than my man, why couldn't I just compromise for Gale.

I sometimes forget that am not facial this war alone but with my man, he found me worthy of him and his not afraid to fight for me then why am I acting like this but seriously can I stand up to his mom and her insults.
I wish Maggie's was here to put some sense into me, sighing in frustration. I turned around and started running back home, my beautiful home with the man I love.
I reached the building and sighed I was finally here, I got in to elevator and waited patiently. I tried to catch my breath but my whole was shaking nervously.
I didn't turn around to stay but to talk, I wanted Gale to know that  wasn't backing out of this relationship this soon.
I just wanted him to understand me and that's all, truly his mom's visit hadn't left me the same.
The elevator dinged and my accelerated, I slowly walked out and started for the hallway. I soon stood in front of the door not knowing what to do.

I just couldn't urge myself to take another step, I didn't know if what am doing is the right thing and if so where should I start from.
I noticed the door opening and my eyes raised to it, Gale appeared all dressed like he was going out.
I stood frozen and my green orbs locked with his beautiful eyes.
" I..." I felt the need to explain but no words seemed to come out.

"I shouldn't have done that... I should have .."
"I understand.. " Gale whispered but I just wanted to tell it all.
" you don't understand Gale.. All this is affecting me, the pain your eyes when it comes to your mother. I feel like..."
He closed the space between us, his cupping my face. my eyes locked with his again and I could see it, he understood me.
"Shh Baby... You don't need to explain to me. I know you need some space but come back to me soon okay "
I didn't know what to say next, I just threw my arms around him in a tight hug and he held me.
"I love you " I whispered lightly as my eyes shut close, I just listened to his soothing heartbeat.
Gale kissed me on the fore head " I love you too baby "
I pulled away and looked up at him, taking a step I wiped my tears and turned around, galloping out the apartment.
I felt like a burden had been lifted off my shoulders, as I walked in the lobby I thought I saw someone but I wasn't sure.
"Why would Rebecca be here, she doesn't even know this place " I whispered to my self and sighed.
I was just imagining things, I continued my way towards my old apartment.
My hair moved with the winds and I buried my naked hands deep in my jacket.
I loved Gale but I can't deny the fact that he has a responsibility to his mom and his late dad, how can I convince him that.
I knew that he didn't want to do anything that his mom would use against him but at least he should have respected his dad's wish and continued running the hospital.
But then he left it all for me, and telling him that may spike his anger.
But why, what have I ever done to Gale's mom?
Why did she hate me this much, most parents wouldn't even mind what kind of girl their son's brought home and am not like before.
I had succeeded in a lot, most people in the judiciary world now looked up to me.
I could be of help when it comes to legal assistance but in front of Sarah Hilton she makes me feel like am nothing, worthless.
But then in the first place, she had rooted for Rebecca. Rebecca was a heiress, her family owned chains of hotels.
But I felt like asking Sarah, if she would happy when her son gets stuck in loveless marriage just because parents wanted to join business.
I hadn't even realised that I had arrived at the apartment, I sighed walking in to the building. I took the elevator and arrived to my apartment.
I couldn't remember when I had last been here, I knew Maggie always came over cause she liked this place but I never knew she cleaned until I opened the door.
I was welcomed by the darkness, slowly walking in I turned on the lights and well the space was sparkling clean.
I had to talk to Maggie and thank her for this.
I walked into the kitchen and picked up an apple, my phone vibrated in my jacket in the living room. I walked over and pulled it off the couch then got my phone from it's pockets.
A small smile graced my lips when I saw that it was a message from Gale wishing me a goodnight.
I walked into the bedroom and picked out one of my old night gowns at the same time my phone rung.
I wondered if it was Gale again, but my smile fell when it was Kenneth. I turned my phone to silent and placed a side.
I didn't want to talk with any one else especially him. I turned away and changed into my night gown.
I knew that with Kenneth's persistence he was still calling.
I was already done with case and restored his public image as the captain of one the famous football teams in the country so what did he want now.
He should have stayed away like he had done from the beginning and I had a rough night,I just wanted to sleep.
I got under the covers and tried sleeping, my thoughts wondered back to Gale.
I wondered if he was doing okay, if he had eaten or not. I felt like calling him but I had decided just tonight to have time to myself.