Chapter 164 - Because I love you (3) (1/2)

Michael stood beside Jacqueline in front of the sinks. Jacqueline was doing the washing and he was rinsing with hot water. She saw that he was very careful and afraid that he would break the plates.

”Queen...”

The deep voice called after they finished the washing-up.

”Yes?”

Jacqueline turned to look at him. He had acted strangely since he came into the kitchen. It was like he was pondering some ideas in his head and could not decide whether to say it out.

”How many years have we been separated?”

He asked the question that made her surprised.

”Don't you remember? Nineteen years. ”

Her sound was smooth and calm as usual. She walked to dry her hands on a tower hung on the wall and took off the apron.

”Aren't you lonely?”

He walked to stand in front of her. Jacqueline did not understand why he had mentioned the long passed story and asked like that. She had been living happily and was content on her own for a long time.

”Not at all. I am good and happy.”

She replied.

”But I have missed you. I have missed us all this time.”

His statement made Jacqueline paused and looked up at his solemn face.

”Thank you.” That was all she managed to say. Jacqueline still was not sure why he was saying this.

”Queen.”

Michael called her name again. He reached out to hold her hands in his big hands.

”Please forget about the divorce. Give me a chance, please.”

He said with a pleading tone that Jacqueline had not expected to hear.

”What do you mean, Mike? We are the grown-ups and it's about time we do things properly. Because you have been working and earning while I haven't. It would be good for you. I don't want your money. I will make sure my lawyer looks into the detail. ”

She said while pulling her hands back but Michael refused to let them go.

”I don't want to divorce. I can't stand it, Queen. ”

he said sadly. Jacqueline made eye contact with him. The powerful godfather now had a very gloomy face. She had never seen him look so sad like this before. She still did not understand what he meant when he said he could not stand it while they had nineteen years of separation and they saw each other only once or twice a year at the max!

”The way we have been living our own lives. It's like we already divorce, Mike. Just only to sign on divorce paper. You have wanted to be free,  we talked about it since we were first married. I always remembered how much you wanted your freedom. Now our kids are all living their own lives. We should definitely do it to get over with. ”

The tone was still gentle and stable. Michael looked at her beautiful face and could not help to pull her into his arms. He hugged her tightly as he wished to. Jacqueline was shocked by his action.

”No, I will not sign the stupid paper. I want to be with you, Queen. In the past, if I ever hurt your feelings. I'm so very sorry. I didn't mean to. You can punish me but I won't divorce and I am not going to lose and let you go again. ”

He said with his serious tone and solemn face.

Jacqueline remained silent in his arms. Her heart was pounding with an unexpected reaction from the man who was her first and only love.

”Even we divorced but we can still be friends if you want. ”

For many years, she had been trying to ignore the news and rumors of him with women in the high society, all aristocrats. He was always popular among ladies because of his looks and his wealth.

”No, I don't want to be just friends. But I want us to be the same. ”