Chapter 3 Helping a Woman

After a few days in the hospital, Mia was finally allowed to go home. Sean took Mia to a hotel where she was staying. "I've reserved a room for you. My room is in front of yours. If you need anything, you can call me," Sean said as they arrived at the door. "Here's a cell phone for you to use." Sean handed Mia a new cell phone. Mia accepted it reluctantly. "It has my contact information on it. If there's anything, you can call my number," Sean said. "And for safety, I ask you not to leave the room. Stay in the room, because I may have work for a few days and won't be here. But I have given directions to the security at this hotel. So you are safe here." "Thank you, Mr. Sean. I will do as you say," Mia exclaimed. "Alright, you go to your room and get some rest," Sean said as Mia nodded. Mia entered her room, and so did Sean, who entered his own room. Sean's cell phone was ringing, and the name 'Mine' was displayed on the screen. It was a video call. "Hello," Sean said after receiving the call. "Hi. What are you doing?" asked Mine from the other side. "Resting in my hotel room. Are you still in the office?" asked Sean as he looked at the room where Mine was. "Hmm," Mine replied. "Why aren't you home yet?" asked Sean. "Lazy. It's lonely at home without you anyway," Mine exclaimed. "What am I doing there?" "Go home and rest. Don't push yourself too hard," Sean advised. "Sean." "Hmm," Sean replied. "Did you miss me?" asked Mine. "Why do you ask that?" asked Sean. "Why am I asking the wrong question? I'm your wife." Mine exclaimed, a little annoyed, making Sean chuckle a little. "Yes, I miss you, because you're my wife," said Sean. "Then if you weren't your wife, wouldn't you miss me?" Mine said it still in a sulking tone. "I don't know what to do. I'm not used to missing a woman who isn't my wife," Sean replied casually. "Tsk, you unromantic guy," Mine grumbled. "Have you eaten yet?" asked Sean. "Maybe when I get home, I'll stop by to buy some food. Have you eaten yourself?" asked Mine. "Not yet. Maybe I'll eat at the hotel restaurant later." "No flight schedule?" asked Mine. "I have a schedule tomorrow morning. Now go home and get some rest. Don't get into the habit of staying up late," said Sean. "Take care of your health." "Alright alright. I'll turn it off already. Bye." The call was disconnected. Elsewhere, Jasmine got up from her seat after putting her cell phone into her bag. "Huft, what a flat husband!" Mine grumbled. "Are you going home, ma'am?" Her secretary asked. "Yes. You go home too!" Jasmine exclaimed and walked towards the elevator for the officials. *** As evening approached, Sean invited Mia to have dinner together. Sean had reserved a private room for them. Mia was quite surprised by the food menu arranged on the table. She almost drooled. She had never tasted food like this. "Eat it!" Sean exclaimed, making Mia look at him. "Why, you don't like the food?" Sean asked. "No, it's very appetizing. I've never eaten food this delicious and luxurious," Mia exclaimed. "Then finish it," said Sean. They both enjoyed their dinner in silence, and only the clinking of spoons and knives could be heard. Mia kept stealing glances at Sean. Sean's face was enough to make the women mesmerized, and they could not look away. "What's wrong?" asked Sean, who realized that Mia had been stealing glances at him. Mia immediately answered with a shake of her head. "I have work tomorrow morning and will spend 2 or 3 days. You stay in your room, and meals will be delivered to your room by the hotel staff. And tomorrow morning, one of my colleagues will deliver several pairs of clothes for you to wear," Sean exclaimed. "You're going to leave me alone?" exclaimed Mia, looking scared. "Yes, because I have work to do," Sean said. "But what if the criminals come back and take me?" exclaimed Mia, looking anxious. "You don't have to worry. Your safety here is guaranteed. The owner of this hotel is my best friend, so you are safe here. The important thing is not to leave this room or hotel. You just stay in your room," Sean said. "But you will definitely come back here and won't leave me alone, right?" Mia asked hopefully. Sean remained silent and finally opened his voice. "I will come back here. But my tenure here is coming to an end, and I have to return to my country," explained Sean. "I beg you, Mr. Sean. Take me to your country; don't leave me alone; I beg you," Mia exclaimed, linking her hands together in an attempt to plead. "I already have a wife. I don't want her to misunderstand," Sean explained. "You're married?" asked Mia, stammering. "Yes," Sean replied, leaving Mia speechless. They ended their dinner and returned to their room without speaking to each other again. *** Jasmine was busy typing something on her laptop. Until her cell phone rang, she stopped what she was doing and accepted the incoming call. "Hello," "Jasmine...?" "Yes, who is this?" asked Jasmine. "It's Sania." "Oh, Sania Jonelle?" "Yes. Uh, are you really married to Sean?" "Yes, why? Where are you now? I haven't heard from you in a while." "I'm in Brazil right now. By the way, yesterday I saw your husband Sean in one of the hotels." "Yes, he was working there," Jasmine replied. "But Mine..." "Why?" asked Jasmine. "Duh, but don't get angry." "Why?" asked Jasmine, getting curious. "You know, last night I had dinner at a hotel, and I saw Sean there. And he was with a woman," explained Sania. "A woman? I must have just seen the wrong one," Jasmine chuckled, denying it all. She knew her husband very well, who was also her best friend. "Seriously. I knew you wouldn't believe me, so I took a picture. That's why I sent it via email. Check your email." Jasmine disconnected the phone. She immediately opened her email on her laptop. She was shocked to see Sean walking with a woman. "This can't be," Jasmine muttered, covering her own mouth. ***