Only one can stand

Alexa looked at the man beside her right now, who was her husband and also the man she had been in love with for almost eight years. Alexa had known Darwin even before they chose to get married. Darwin is a man who is always there whenever Alexa needs him, but in the past two years, Alexa has felt Darwin is hiding something. What she feared happened: Darwin lied to her. The fact was revealed when Alexa found out that Darwin often sends a large amount of money to someone every month.

And the second fact that Alexa found was that Darwin married his friend from college, but not until he also had a child with that woman.

Alexa can't hide it since the accident that happened to her eight years ago. The accident was fatal, causing her to have difficulty having children. Alexa has tried various ways with Darwin; even without Darwin's knowledge, Alexa saw a gynecologist who was quite famous, but what she found was all nil.

''Darling.'' Darwin opened his eyes to look at Alexa, who was also looking at him with a look that was hard to interpret. Darwin pulled the body of the wife he loved so much, breathing in the fragrance of the body that always made Darwin calm. Meanwhile, what Alexa felt when she got that treatment was just stiff silence. I don't know; Alexa seemed to hate the romantic treatment Darwin gave her. Although, in the past, she always adored Darwin's embrace and affection but Darwin's treatment now seemed to slap Alexa's heart. That she was not the only woman in her husband's heart.

"Hmmmm. Alexa gently stroked Darwin's hair, which was now in his arms. "I love you, Alexa, and I will always love you." Darwin's words seemed like a lie to Alexa. What kind of marriage was it? Darwin played the role of the lie very well. Darwin raised his head when he didn't hear any reaction from his wife.

''Are you okay? Are you sick?" Darwin placed his hand on Alexa's head. However, Alexa quickly moved away from his body, making Darwin raise an eyebrow as he was confused by the change in his wife.

''I'm okay, honey; I love you too.'' Alexa briefly kissed Darwin's lips, which felt bland and foreign to his heart now.

''Alright, I'll prepare the meal before you go to the office.'' Alexa released Darwin's embrace and picked up her clothes that were scattered on the floor. Even though Darwin betrayed her—I don't know when it happened but Alexa still treated Darwin like a husband to be respected and served. Until he got fed up and divorced her. Then all the charades will end, and Alexa will not forget the sacred promises they made before God. Alexa would not leave Darwin, even though she had now been betrayed.

Darwin stares blankly at Alexa's back, who is now walking away from him. Every time Alexa leaves him with a smile, the fear of losing her gets higher. Darwin feels scared that the things he hides will one day be revealed. Darwin will not let Alexa go at any time. Until he dies, Alexa will be a woman who means a lot to him. Even though Darwin himself has hurt Alexa just because, one stupid night, he impregnated his friend Monica, who also became his mistress, Monica gave birth to a son who would become his successor. Darwin hopes that one day Alexa can accept his son and consider him her biological son. Darwin came out of his room in a full office suite. Darwin could smell Alexa's cooking, which was neatly arranged on the dining table. Alexa placed a cup of espresso and a cup of black coffee, which became Alexa's drink. Darwin looked puzzled at Alexa. Alexa never liked Americano; the woman only drank hot chocolate most of the time. But what he saw was very odd. Alexa casually sipped coffee that was still slightly steaming.

''Since when do you drink black coffee?'' Darwin finally opened the conversation when there was no conversation between them other than the clinking sound of clashing cutlery.

''Ahhh it's only been a few years since I changed my taste... It's not as bad as I thought; black coffee is much better.'' Alexa smiled before refocusing her gaze on the coffee cup in front of her, as bitter as her life was now.