Sophie pov

"Ofcourse, we will talk darling. But I have come after two years and I missed you so much. Will you not show me around?"

This man is insane. Is he trying to humiliate me? I pushed my elbow towards his abdomen. I couldn't hit him with all my strength because the last thing I want is him ending up in my hospital.

Okay, I can't see him in pain.

You are saying that after almost making him bleed by digging your nails, stepping on his toe, and hitting him with your elbow.

Did I go overboard?

"Yes, show him around Sophie. Also there is a meeting of all the residents in an hour. You can introduce him to everyone."

I did hear a hint of sarcasm in their voice but who was I to blame. It was still better than what I expected. But making him meet others. It wasn't a good idea. I am proud of him and would love to flaunt my husband to everyone but the only problem is he is no longer my husband.

"But Sophie we thought you were single."

And at this point I literally wanted to shout that what you think is not my problem. You assumed it yourself and I never corrected because it is the truth. But Xander held me tighter if it was even possible.

"Aless..."

"I would like to head out with my wife if you don't mind."

He said emphasising 'wife'. Good job. So now this man here was jealous. I loved it when he was jealous. It gave me a different kind of satisfaction and a chance to tease him. Xander was a very possessive and jealous man.

Not that I am complaining.

I just stayed in his arms while he was having if-looks-could-bury-you-alive round with Alessandro.

We went to his car and as I soon as we settled down he hugged me tight almost cutting off my air supply. I tried pushing him away but he didn't budge and as soon as he kissed me under my earlobe my mind went in a frenzy. His scent made me melt down in his arms and I hugged him too.

"I miss you Sophie."

And then I realised what I was doing. I can't do this. We were not together anymore. And we will never be. So I pushed him with all my might and he fell back on his seat.

"Don't Xander."

More than convincing him, I was convincing myself.

"You still love me Sophie. See how your body reacts to me. Please baby just one chance."

Yes, I love him with all my heart but I can't give him another chance.

Never go back to an old love, no matter how strong it is. Its like reading a book again, when you already know the end.

"Love is not enough Xander. I can't be with you."

Though people say that love is enough for a relationship to work but I know better. Its not.

"Baby please I wasn'..."

This conversation was not going anywhere so I cut him in between.

"No Xander. For me love is not enough. You promised me that you will stay by my side always. And you left me. You called me names. You hurt me and now I don't want you anywhere near me."

The last sentence was a lie. I still can't stay away from me. I wanted him around me. But I can't say that to him. It would make me sound like a hypocrite.

I don't want to be with you but I also don't want you to give up on me.

That is the worst thing anyone could ask from a person.

"Princess please. I know I was wrong. But trust me again please."

I hated seeing him hurt but I had no other option.

"No Xander. I always told you that a person's heart is like a glass. Once it breaks no matter how much you try it would never be as good as new."

And that was the truth.

Trust is like a thread. Once broken no matter how much you try to amend it, it will always leave a knot and that knot will act as a barrier in your relationship.

"Baby, I am not asking you to forgive me now. I am just asking for a chance. Please allow me to court you again."

I didn't reply and just headed out to meet my family. I could feel Xander was a little nervous. I gave his hand a reassuring squeeze and passed him a small smile.

As we reached the venue I saw few girls eye-raping my Xander. I was beyond furious but maintained my cold persona. I didn't want to give them the satisfaction by losing my cool.

"Aren't you Xander Smith?"

She could have asked that question by keeping her hands to herself. All I wanted to do was cut off her hands, strangle her with her strawberry blonde hair and hang her upside down in the middle of the town. And if she wants to pretend to be blind and not see me standing just next to my Xander, it will be my pleasure to rip her eyes out and donate it to someone who will atleast use them.

Was I jealous? Hell yes. All I saw was red. I wanted blood. I was going to rip these girls. But again I stayed all calm and collected.

Xander was still holding me close to him. He didn't bother reply.

"But aren't you married?"

Yes bitches he is. Now stay away from him.

Both of you are divorced and he is single.

Stupid conscience. Shut up for now.

"I am."

Good Xander. That's the best thing you have said in all these hours.

And then he gave me a peck on my lips. And I could feel myself going red so I tried pulling myself away but he kept me in place.

"This doctor is a home wrecker."

Is she dumb? Can't she put two and two together and make out that there is a possibility of me being his wife.

Idiot!

"I knew she was a slut, a gold digger bitch."

And this bought back the old memories.

Slut

Whore

Gold digger

No Sophie. Don't go there. You know he didn't mean that. He was just not in his senses. I tried being unaffected by these words but it was still hurting me.

"Choose your words carefully or be ready to pay the consequences. I won't tolerate anyone talking ill about my wife."

And that made me smile. He was the same Xander. The man I fell in love with.

Was he?

There are some trigger words. For us, they don't mean anything but for some people it can ruin them. Emotional wounds are no less than physical wounds. Infact they are more dangerous because they can't be seen with naked eye and are not treated with caution. So avoid scarring anyone emotionally. Try putting yourself in other's shoes. If it hurts you, it will hurt them too.