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"I'm at Francis's place." I replied to Esme on the phone, my voice curt. "Hubby, I missed you so much. Did you miss me?" If it was anytime before, this boring question would be the end of our phone call. But today, my feelings mixed because of Crystal and somehow answered, "I missed you."
Esme sounded thrilled, "Hubby, do you want me to come over to your company so we can have lunch together?"
"I'll send the driver."
"Okay, Hubby. I love you so much. Muah~" I frowned at the words, an uncomfortable feeling welled inside of me but I still managed to say something sweet gently, “See you then, babe.”
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 *CRYSTALLINE*
 While his voice was not loud, both Francis and I had heard Alex’s voice from the hallway. Francis laughed, "I guess everyone has his type. I couldn't understand Alex sometimes… Why would he fall for a woman like Esme?"
 Yes, why would he? I wonder. I lowered my gaze as I took the bowl of soup to Francis, "Drink it."
 I wanted to leave the room, but Alex was still on his phone with Esme. He sounded so gentle as he spoke to the phone, "I know. Miss you too."
I shivered, I didn’t know it was in revulsion of Esme or jealousy of Alex. Francis huffed, "Weird. Alex has taste… But why would he pick a wife like that?"
I bit on my lower lip, "Maybe Esme is just his type." Why not? He had dated her long before the incident and now they seemed to be going well. After making sure Francis finished the soup, we walked out the room, the tray left behind for Susan to clean up later.
On the way out, we bumped into Alex who was wearing a shirt that was a bit tight on him, probably Francis’s. "Alex," Francis sounded quite cheerful, "How are you? Did you enjoy the wine?"
"I'm just good enough to not get any massage," Alex smiled faintly as he walked away. He sounded a bit sour in my ear. But Francis explained to me, "Please don't mind him. He's always like this." 
But I can't help but feel conflicted. I knew Alex only talked to people he disliked that way. He used to be so gentle with me when he thought I was Esme. But perhaps that was why. I wasn’t Esme and I would never be her. When he talked to Esme on the phone, he also sounded so gentle a couple minutes ago. Why am I caring so much anyway?
We all went downstairs. Francis had asked Alex to stay for breakfast. But Alex declined, "I've got a business trip today. Got to go soon." 
"Why are you in such a hurry Alex?" Francis asked, but Alex only replied blankly, "I've got a new project lately."
"Okay then… Good luck I guess."
"Thanks, goodbye," Alex nodded at Francis before he pushed open the door. But then, out of nowhere, he suddenly turned around to face me, hooking his fingers at me, beckoning me to come closer. I was confused as I thought he planned to avoid me but still walked forth, "What's the matter, Mr. Morgenstern?"
He stared me intently in the eyes. "Can you tell me who are you right now?"
"Huh?" I froze, not understanding the question he was asking "What do you mean?"
 "Are you that hot girl in that restaurant? Francis's girlfriend? Or that scar-faced doctor in the clinic. Could you at least tell me who you are right now?"
What was he trying to say? Was I any different from usual? Yet the way he looked at me was so serious. He looked like he hated me. Like the sight of me disgusted him. I don’t even understand what he is thinking. My mind can't help but to think back to last night when he kissed me. So he had done those things to me last night just because he thought that I was an easy woman?
My eyes reddened at the attempt to hide my anger and tears, but he interpreted my silence as something as Alex frowned slightly, nodding, "Oh, I get it now. Your current role is that miserable doctor, right? Guess you will still show up during my treatment tomorrow."
I stifled my tears, nodding tersely, "I guess."
"Finally, I thought I would be fooled like an idiot forever," Alex smiled sarcastically, "Get your things ready. I need you to come with me right now."
"Huh?" My eyes widened in disbelief. Right now? But the man said nothing else as he walked out of the door. "I can talk to him if you don't want to go," Francis walked forth, explaining it to me, "Alex is not always like this. He probably still hasn't recovered from the hangover… He's generally a polite and sensible person…"
"It's okay," I knew Alex only treated me this way because for him, I was an unpredictable woman who always lied. It wasn’t that I wanted to, it was the circumstances, but still I'm not the one to convince. I didn’t want to trouble Francis either so I went upstairs and prepared my medical kits. I  didn't bring anything else as I thought it would only be a short trip and it would only take a day as usual for any treatment for Alex. I asked Zoe to take care of Serenity which Zoe agreed immediately, "Serenity is such a good girl. I'll take good care of her."
Alex's car was parked outside of Francis's house. And a couple of minutes later, Francis accompanied me out to Alex’s car with him impatiently waiting outside.
Francis was so kind, he even held the car door for me. Before the car was driven away, Francis knocked on the window on Alex's side. I could only look curiously at the two.

"What?" Alex rolled down the window. "She's a lady. Can you at least be a gentleman around her?"

"You're so protective, huh? Why don't you admit that she's your girlfriend?" Alex smiled sarcastically. "Shut up, man," Francis suddenly went furiously red. But Alex only dropped his gaze, his tone steady, "I'm not a gentleman. I'm only gentle to my wife."
I heard every word coming out of his mouth loud and clear. After saying that, Alex cast a glance at me through the rearview mirror, "Why don't you get in the car?"
 I nodded, pulling the door open and sat in the backseat, lowering my head, returning to my usual quiet self. Alex was sitting on the front row, giving the driver an order as his eyes fell shut, "Go to the airport." 

I was startled, the airport? I shoot a glance at Alex in worry, "We're going to the airport? Where are we going exactly?"
"I am not going to kidnap you," Alex said impassively, "Stay still." But my worry only increased as the car drove away from the house. I didn’t know how, but when we got to the airport, my plane ticket had already been purchased. This was my first time taking a flight. 
Unable to help myself from the new sight around me, I looked around like a curious little child. My eyes were as wide as saucers. I was lost in the sights until I realized Alex was staring at me with unreadable eyes, making me blush in shame. Did I make myself look like an idiot in front of him again? 
I quickly turned away to hide my surprise.
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 *ALEXANDER*
Crystalline Matthews is an enigma. I was left confused with the way Crystal checked around her surroundings right now. It reminded me of someone. She looked like that little girl in the clinic who also used to have an innocent pair of eyes like this. I remember once, I had gone to the clinic, bringing her a box of exquisite desserts from Belgium. When the girl opened that box, her eyes had also widened like this.
‘What’s this?’ She wrote down on a piece of paper, her eyes wide with curiosity. We were hanging out under the big tree in the clinic garden, sitting under the shades. On my lap was a box wrapped with ribbons, inside was desserts bought directly from Belgium.
“Oh this?!” I opened the box to show the small cupcakes with various different animal drawings from icing and cream. Some even have chocolate sticks with them. “Mama bought these desserts from a faaaar away country. But I want to share it with you so I brought it here!”
The smile I was rewarded was as if the sun started to shine from her face, nearly blinding me in its brightness.
But that was supposed to be Esme right? But my bigger fear was if it wasn’t Esme who was my childhood sweetheart, then would I ever find her?
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*ESMERALDA*
 “ARRRGHHH”
 I screamed in frustration, throwing the glass wine cup onto the floor at the news I received. I had only found out that Alex had gone on a business trip after he got on the plane. Alex had been so gentle when he spoke to me on the phone that I had gotten my hopes up that he would come back and finally sleep with me but he had suddenly decided to go on a business trip without telling me anything. This was so unnerving.
I felt Alex must have a purpose when he acted so gently on the phone just to get away from me. Holding my phone, I was getting lost in my own thoughts when suddenly, a maid walked in, "Ma'am, your father is here."
What? Again? I hummed, "Let him in."
When Alex was away, Charles tended to visit me every day for some strange reason. It wasn’t his home, it was mine. "Geez, this place is huge. I tend to get lost no matter how many times I come here…"

Cutting to the chase, I asked "Dad, you said Crystal left home. Do you know where she went?"
"She's still working at the clinic. I guess she only found another place to stay. I prefer she isn't staying at home all the time. Your mom doesn't enjoy seeing her," Charles took a grape from the plate, throwing it into his mouth and chewing. Urgh, I can’t believe how stupid he is now.

"Dad," I frowned, feeling a bit dissatisfied, "She's not under our watch. What if she decides to play some tricks?"
"Honey, you and Alex are in a steady relationship. Alex loves you. What are you worried about?"

At his words, I fell silent as I bit on my bottom lip, putting the phone in my hand down, if only we were steady, then I wouldn’t need to do anything. "Dad, why are you here to see me?"
"Oh… I heard Alex's company got a new batch of projects. Could you tell him that I also want one?"
"Dad, Alex has given you so many projects. Are you sure you can finish all of them?" I frowned. "Why not? They are money. I can't have enough," Charles laughed, "My company is climbing currently. Sooner or later, it will become as big as Morgenstern's. Then you don't need to rely on anyone if we are equally powerful as Alexander Morgenstern."

That wouldn’t be possible. I rolled my eyes, I knew my father’s limits better than anyone. But that wasn’t my business as I started to get impatient, "Alex has gone on a business trip. I'll tell him when he gets back. By the way, you need to help me find out where Crystal is living right now. I can’t rest assured if I don't know anything about her."
"No problem, princess. But don't forget about mentioning my request to Alex." I rolled my eyes as Charles checked his phone. Impatiently I asked again, "Did Crystal go to the clinic today?"

"I don't think so." His eyes glued to the phone. "What?" I jumped up from my seat, "Why wasn't she there?"

"We've got no appointment. It's normal that she doesn't go if there's no patient at all," Charles frowned, "What's the problem?"
I rested one hand on my chest, feeling anxious for no reason. Right, there was no way they would be together right?

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*ALEXANDER*
It was clear that this was the first time Crystal went on a trip on a flight, much less one in a first-class cabinet. She was curious about everything and kept staring at the cloud outside of the window. In the middle of the flight, a steward came to ask what beverage we wanted. I declined but Crystal, “Herbal tea please” she said. The steward blinked. But then she hurried to say, "Just water. Water will be fine."
The steward smiled and told her to wait for a second. A couple of minutes later, he brought a cup of herbal tea to her. “Here is your herbal tea. Just for you, young lady.”
She looked surprised and thanked the steward. Thank you so much!” she smiled. 
Was she a witch with magic or something? Why did she seem attractive to all kinds of men? I involuntarily frowned at the sweet smile being offered to others so easily.
But the way she took small sips from the cup of tea was adorable. I couldn’t take his eyes from her. And then, besotted and as if in a trance, I leaned forward and took that cup of tea from her hands away, pressing my cold lips against her soft ones. 
Her lips tasted pleasantly bitter and fragrant, probably from the herbal tea. I had the urge to eat her alive. There was something about Crystal that constantly tempted me. I wasn't sure if it was a good thing or a bad thing but I just couldn't keep myself from being attracted to her.