My Wife is a Sassy Queen

Another month went by and Jonathan and Nathaniel had almost completely recovered.

While Nathaniel would have to be careful of his diet and exercise, following a strict regime his entire life, hailing from an affluent family he had all the necessary care that money can buy.

From having a doctor on call in addition to the Petrova family doctor and Henry to having an in-house nurse for emergencies, and teaching him yoga and meditation, to having a nutritionist for managing his diet, Nathaniel had it all.

On the other hand, Vivian Stone had lost it all. Being born into a rich family and being intelligent, she had always stayed on a pedestal. But her recent altercations had left her in the lurch.

Except for when she was tangled with Liliana, Vivian had always enjoyed being the center of attention and being someone important. But whether it was in Kings High or in the fashion industry, or in Jonathan Smith’s life, whenever she stood against Liliana, she had always come up short.

Recently, she had called Terry and asked him out. Like all her previous friends, even Terry declined her invitation.

Terry had not wanted to show his back to Vivian, but he was just too busy. Despite everything, she was his crush, the first girl he had ever liked.

One weekend, he found a little bit of time and asked Vivian out.

Vivian accepted with mixed feelings.

But Terry, always being the gentleman, especially in front of the girl he liked made her feel wanted and cherished.

Vivian nearly cried.Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“How have you been?” Terry asked when the waiter left after taking their orders in the Italian restaurant that Terry had chosen.

“I am okay. As best as I can be given the situation.” Vivian said with melancholy.

“Cheer up! It’s not the end of the world.” Terry encouraged without probing into details.

“How have you been?” Vivian changed the topic.

“Busy! This is the freest I have been in the entire month.” Terry confessed.

“What are you busy with?” Vivian asked curiously. She knew that Smith Group encouraged healthy work-life balance, so just his work would not keep him busy.

“I have another project that I am working on, apart from the regular job. So, I am always occupied even on the weekends. I am not complaining though, it is very fulfilling.” Terry said with contentment.

“You always seem too happy and content,” Vivian remarked. She had never realized that compared to Terry, she was never as happy nor as content.

“Perhaps because I came from nothing. The moment I went into Kings High, all my dreams were already fulfilled. I only had to work hard after that.” Terry confessed.

“Are you here to brag about your angel Liliana and rub it in my face?” Vivian sneered.

“Why would you say that? I didn’t even bring her up. Besides, she is my savior, and that’s the fact. I was merely stating that my dreams were simple and since they were fulfilled, I can be happy and content.” Terry explained but chose to not argue with her.

“I am sorry. I couldn’t help it. She ruined my life.” Vivian realized that Terry was perpetually on Liliana’s side. The fact that he was willing to go out with her without any judgment was already a big deal.

Terry chose to keep quiet. He did not think Liliana had done anything to Vivian. Merely retaliated when provoked.

But Vivian was not in any state to make sense of it.

“You don’t think she is wrong, do you? You probably blame me.” Vivian snarled.

“Vivian, let’s not talk about that. My opinions won’t change the truth.” Terry said with a defeated sigh.

“That clearly means you agree with her, doesn’t it?” She said with tears in her eyes.

“Vivian, I don’t want to talk about it. Whatever is going on between Liliana and you is between the two of you. It’s not my place to judge.” Terry explained.

“But you helped her clarify matters.” Vivian continued.

“I merely stated a fact.” Terry was getting irritated.

Before Vivian could reply, the waiter brought food and interrupted their conversation.

After the waiter was gone, Vivian broached the topic again.

She was not going to let it go. She had not had a proper talk with anyone in ages, and she had no way to vent her anger with Stone Group getting bankrupt, and the lawsuit she had already lost which required her to pay a shit ton of money to escape jail time.

“Why don’t you just speak your mind, Terry?” Vivian continued.

“Vivian, does it really matter?” Terry dropped his fork and asked. He had lost all appetite by then.