CHAPTER 50

'Babe, we need to talk,' she said as I entered. I heaved a heavy sigh and sat at the end of the bed with my back to her. I removed my shoes, they were aching my feet and the pain seemed to be traveling all over my body. I loosened my tie and took of my jacket, finally. 'What is it Emma?' 'You hired a new maid?' Wasn't it obvious? I was certain she had already seen her. 'Yes.' My head was pounding still. 'She'll be making your coffee now?' 'Yes.' I was getting annoyed. 'I'm the only one who makes your coffee in this house.' That did it for me. I wasn't in the mood to argue with her, but she wasn't on my good side. 'Emma, I'm not in a mood for this, okay? I had a shitty day at the office already and I don't wanna argue with you now. Just leave it as it is.' 'As it is? What is this to you, Ethan? What have I ever done to you to deserve such a shut out like what you're doing?' 'Look, I hired a maid to make things easier for us. I don't want to talk about this anymore.' I got up