Loving Madeline

Hunter's POV

I heard Madeline's sweet voice as she woke me up from my sleep, and I wonder what is going on when she suddenly handed me my phone, and when I look at the name of Lucinda on my screen, I quickly answered the call, and I got up from bed in haste. And I can tell something is wrong with Rebecca because I know Lucinda will never call me in the middle of the night if nothing is going on in the penthouse. I was still talking with her on the phone when I left our room, and I didn't even have the time to say goodbye to my wife because I am still talking with Lucinda over the phone when I got out of the master's bedroom.

"Mr. Divenson, Rebecca is bleeding after she slips on the bathroom floor, and I can tell this is not a normal situation because she is heavily bleeding." She said, and I ran through the hallways down to the grand staircase as I took two steps at a time. Even if I want to inform Madeline that I will be gone for a while, I didn't have time because I worry about Rebecca's situation. I want to go back and tell my wife that I need to go to the penthouse, but after I heard the panic in Lucinda's voice, I want to be there with them, and I felt relieved after I dialed 911.

I know what happened between Rebecca and me was unplanned, I love my wife, and I don't want to hurt her feelings. I want to run away from my responsibilities towards Rebecca and be with Madeline years ago, but what happened back then made me feel like a coward.

As I was driving my car going to the penthouse, I can't stop myself from thinking about what happened back then when Rebecca found out the truth about Madeline and me. It was Friday night, and I came home to the penthouse after a tiring day from the office when I found Rebecca in the living room. She was back to her old self, and I felt glad that she became mentally stable after one year of treatment.

I spent a lot of money on the reconstructive scar surgery on her face, and the outcome was terrific. And she felt so delighted about it, and my guilt lessen. She became busy with her online classes since she asked me she wanted to pursue her education.

"Hunter, when are you going to tell me the truth?" My ex-fiancee asked me the moment I sat beside her on the couch, and I look at her with a confused expression on my face.

"Don't give me that look. I know the truth, but I have been waiting for you to tell me about it. How could you lie to me? I know I became mentally ill, but you don't have the right to treat me this way." Rebecca continued.

"What do you mean?" I ask her.

"Come on, Hunter, after we reunited with each other, you never had sex with me. I know that something is going on because you never kiss me the way you do when we were still young and so in love with each other. When you took me from the mental care homes, I know that something is bothering you, but I ignored everything because I love you so much, and I don't want to lose you. I know ten years is more than enough for you to have a wife and a family." She responded, and I felt uneasy.

"I never ask you about it because I am so afraid to know the truth, but three years is long enough for you to tell me that you are already a married man, and only today I found out that your wife is Madeline Brownwood. How could you hide that kind of information from me? I have waited for you for ten lonely years only to find out you are already in love with someone else." She added, and her tears are falling on her beautiful face while I am still in shock. I couldn't even utter a single word, and it took me a long while before I answered her.

"Why didn't you tell me that we are not married?" She asked, and I looked at her eyes with pleading.

"I am sorry, Rebecca, I want to tell you everything, but I am so afraid that it will cause you to become more disoriented." I said.

"Huh! Disoriented or to become more insane? You were afraid if I will get hurt, and you didn't even bother to think of what I am going to feel once I find out the truth. Hunter, I already lost my sanity once, but I am so thankful because of you, I regain my old self. But I never forget how I feel for you. You could have told me everything, and I will understand. And right now, how am I going to live my life without you? Please, I am begging you. I still need you in my life even if you have a wife." She said.

"I belong to you, Hunter; please don't leave me; I am willing to become your mistress. Just let me stay in your life." She begged, and I shook my head.

"No, I will never do that to you, Rebecca, because I have loved you from the past. I didn't tell you that I am already married to Madeline because I don't want you to get hurt. And I felt responsible for what my father did to you, for how many years you suffered because of my dad. And I am so sorry for hurting your feelings, Rebecca because you were right. I am now in love with someone else." I said, and she scooted closer to me, and she put her arms around my waist as she continues to sob.

"Hunter, hearing those words coming from you makes my heart bleeds, and you don't realize how painful it was for me to know that you don't love me anymore. I couldn't believe the angel that I met in the mental care homes was your wife. I never realized that she owns your heart now." She said, and I want to take away the pain that I caused her.

"Please, Hunter, don't leave me. I am begging you." She pleaded.

" I am sorry, Rebecca. I promise my wife that I am going to tell you everything. She was very understanding about our situation, and I couldn't hurt her anymore. It would be best if you will not stick with me because I am no longer free. And it would help if you will not suffer any more; what we had was over, but I want to help you. That is why I ask you to stay here in the penthouse." I declared, and she tightened her arms around my waist as I stroked her hair.

"I understand what you mean, but will you please give me time to adjust. Even if I am crazy in your eyes, I am still capable of loving Hunter. I lost everything that I have because I chose to fall in love with you, my parents abandoned me when I decided to be with you, and the last thing I heard about them they received a large sum of money from your father, so they will never look for me anymore." She said as she continues to sob.

"That is why when you told me that our child died, it was too painful for me to accept the reality that I lost our son, but because you were with me, the pain was manageable, and I was hoping you will choose me in the end." She declared, and it feels like my heart stopped beating for a while as I can see the anguish on her lovely face.

"I know, Rebecca, and I am very sorry." I replied, and I can't find the right words to comfort her. And she released me from her tight embrace, and she looked at me in the eyes.

"I know you are just a victim of your father's cruelty, and I want to help you, Hunter. I love you so much, and I can tell you will never have the heart to leave me, and I felt so guilty for doing this to your wife. She is your legal wife now, but you keep spending the night with me even if you are no longer free, and for that, I am so grateful to you, and it will never be easy for you to do something like this, and thank you for helping me, Hunter." She said, and I felt so glad that she is no longer crying.

"All I am asking from you is give me time, don't leave me yet, and I will tell you when I am ready to walk away from your life. I am hurting, and I don't know how I will live my life without you, but I can't imagine the pain your wife is also feeling right now, knowing that you are spending your time with me. And you are so lucky to have her in your life, and no wonder you married her. And I was right when I say she was an angel." She said, and I smiled as I remember my wife's face, and she is indeed an angel.

"Madeline was the reason why I found you in the mental care homes, Rebecca, and yes, I know she is hurting, but I can't just leave you alone. I felt guilty for what happened to you, and I understand how hard your life was in the mental care homes." I said, and she smiled and cupped my face.

"It wasn't your fault, Hunter, your father, played tricks with you, and I couldn't believe he faked my death. Don't worry because I will do everything to forget you. I can't just do it yet, and I hope you will give me more time, and I hope your wife will further extend her understanding, and I want to thank her for helping me.." She said, and I felt relieved that she is not angry with me, and she understands that I chose Madeline over her.