Chapter 7

"I said I can fucking handle those stuffs, attorney. I'll let my secretary talk to you. He'll discuss important matters about that partnership." Miracle stopped going downstairs when she heard her husband's angry voice in the living room. The woman immediately walked towards the direction of her husband who was talking on the phone. It looks troubled and busy. "I wonder what's happening," she whispered while hiding through the wall. His wife swallowed her own sense. "Yeah. And those people who kept on badmouthing me behind my back, inside my own company, tell them that I'll be there. I'll attend the meeting after lunch time." When Trigger put down the cellphone he was holding, there was no sound as the woman walked towards the man. "Is there a p-problem with the company?" she asked him with a soft tone. There was no answer as Trigger stood up to pass him. "Is it about the investors? I h-heard from your secretary last night that many pulled out of your project today?" he added. The man stopped walking and faced her. "Stop sticking your nose in everybody's business, Miracle. You don't--" "But I am your wife legally. I n-need to make sure that you're doing well. Trigger, I also have a right to the company because my parents are your business partners," Miracle replied. Trigger stood there, he didn't say anything. He just threw the cellphone on the sofa and looked up again to watch her. "What can your questioning do? Even if you're aware that the company is facing a big dilemma right now, you won't even help. You can't. So stay the fuck out of my business." "It's not easy for you to accept other people's suggestions so the board members are angry with you, Trigger. I'm not talking to you as your wife right now, I'm worried about you. You need to listen to their suggestions "The project you are planning now, if you continue that demolition, people will lose their houses. You'll even ruin the environment. If you really want to continue your project, listen to the board members' suggestion. solve what you want without affecting people. Or, maybe they have another place to suggest to you that won't have that much of an impact. They're not just investors, Trigger. of the company so listen to them, "Miracle said in her professional tone. She wanted to tell this to Trigger so badly. He knows how nasty the wife is, it doesn't listen to the suggestion of others. "Who are you to tell me those things?" the man's question expression was dark. "Do I have to be an important person in your life for you to listen to me? It's the best you can do, Trigger. So they pull out of the company because they don't like the plan you're laying out. You'll lose a big amount of money once they quit, "she explained even though she was nervous. Later, her husband may become angry and hurt her again. "Fucking money, I don't need their money for my company to be successful. I can even buy their lives." Trigger was about to turn around again but Miracle answered immediately. "It's not their money that you need. It's their knowledge and power, they're experts in this field. They've been handling companies for a long time so you need them. You'll have a hard time finding a good airline if Mr. Freli pulled out of our company. You will lose a lot. Including the connections they have. Those people are kind and genius ones so it will be difficult for the company to find their replacements. Just this time, Trigger. Listen to their suggestions , "he said calmly. Trigger clenched his jaw. "No," she said sternly in an angry and raging tone. Frustrated, Miracle looked after her husband as he rushed up the stairs. She didn't say anything, she just let it act like that. Maybe his head was hot so he would just let the man cool down. That's the problem with Trigger. He's a good CEO, a very clever one. But he doesn't listen to other people's suggestion. It wants him to follow only his plan, and let others just agree with him. He doesn't accept suggestions because he always thinks that his plans are the best. Miracle knew that his plans are really good and outstanding, but for this project, he also disagreed. Her husband intends to demolish a community because there is too much land there. In addition, they are close to the forest and there are many establishments that can be built. But many people will lose their home. Yes and the company will refund the price of the damaged materials. But the work of those people is right there on the spot. If they need to leave, they'll have a hard time for sure. Miracle took a deep breathe. She doesn't know where she got the courage to counsel her husband. She really hates it when Trigger's company is facing a big problem. Especially and with regard to the course he completed sa such field. She's known to be the most professional dean lister in her university back then. She's perfectionist when it comes to business. So maybe he suddenly visited and told his wife. Miracle suddenly missed those old days. Everyone in that university loves her. Those professors are really nice. The people there have a lot of trust in her, they always see her as a woman who will become successful in the near future. But look where she is now. Caged inside a life she never wished for. Miracle shook her head and quickly climbed to the second floor. Quickly with feet he walked into the room in the far corner. A smile immediately appeared on her lips when she saw the painting she was currently finishing. Her works are scattered around the whole room. He intends to sell his works but he regrets losing them in his hands. She sat down in front of the painting she's working on. She smiled and caressed her own stomach as she watched the work in front of her. "I'm excited to see you, baby." Miracle's hand stopped from painting when one thing struck her mind. He lowered his hand before smiling sweetly. She hurriedly went outside the room before closing it. He next walked closer to the digital calendar taped to the wall. A smile immediately crept across her lips when she saw the date. She felt so stupid that she just realized it now. It's October 12, and Trigger's birthday is in October 13. It's his wife's birthday tomorrow but he forgot! She walked towards their room to see if Trigger's there, but she found no traces of her husband. "Maybe it's in the company. I'm so tired, I don't want to rest," she softly murmured to herself. He looked at the digital calendar again. She's so excited for Trigger. She wants her husband to feel happy on her birthday. He only saw Trigger celebrate his own birthday once, and no one else greeted him. Even Trigger's brothers and parents are mad at him. The Knights family knew what Trigger's doing to her so the whole Knights were wild with the man. Maybe that's one of the reasons why her husband is so mad at her. Maybe Trigger's blaming her about it. That's why Miracle never wanted her husband to lose some friends, to lose Enica. He must be so lonely in his life. In her situation, her parents are also mad at her for unknown reasons. But he was used to such a situation. Even when he was young, he only received beatings and anger from them so it was not new. But Trigger, the situation is different. He used to be close to his brothers until she came and ruined his life. Miracle sighed when she remembered that she didn't have a gift for her husband yet. The woman's eyes rolled quickly, wondering what she would give her as a gift. Trigger has everything, so when he gives material things to it. It doesn't have a pack, and it can't even be excited. She bit her lower lip before running towards the room where she was. Maybe if she'll paint Trigger's portrait, he'll get excited since it's not something that a person will expect. Her heart almost jumped with joy as she carefully painted her husband's face. After all, he was always frowning and she had never seen him smile in front of her, she painted Trigger's portrait where he's smiling sweetly. "I hope he'll like this one," she whispered to herself. THE woman was tired of lying on the bed when she felt pain in her arms. It took him four hours to paint a picture of the wife. In the end, her struggles are worth it. Trigger's portrait is the one of the most beautiful piece she ever painted. He stood up on the bed and set aside the portrait of his wife and her baby. She giggled softly while staring at the two most important people in her life. "Your father will like you for sure, baby. I hope everything will be okay once he found out about your existence," she whispered while staring at her child's image. She went down to the kitchen to cook for her husband. Shanelle told her that whenever her husband is tired and stressed, she cooks it. That's why Miracle wanted to that also. He knew that his wife would come home later. Trigger usually comes home between 12 AM to 2 AM around weekends. It is true that he wanted to greet it at the drop of twelve o'clock. Seeing how Trigger acted a while ago, it feels like he forgot about his birthday also. Miracle rolled her eyes when she heard the crackle from the living room. He hurriedly got out of bed and put on the house slippers. She got out from their bedroom to confirm if her husband is already home. When she peeked from above, she saw Trigger sitting on the sofa while massaging his own forehead. Miracle hurriedly took the portrait she painted and carry it as she went downstairs. Trigger hadn't noticed his presence yet so he carefully laid the painting on the side. Before he approached it he felt the cellphone vibrate from inside the pocket. She quickly opened the message from an unknown number. Hey, pretty! I took your number from Trigger's phone a while ago so don't ask me where I got it. This is Enica. But look at this. Your husband's with someone else a while ago. I wanted to punch him straight on the face but I didn't want to lead you. Do you know this girl, by chance? If not, I'll beat her to death. After Miracle read Enica's message, she then opened the picture she sent. She saw Trigger's picture accompanying another woman. And they look sweet. Miracle smiled bitterly. What else has changed? She approached Trigger who immediately looked up when she noticed his presence. "Why are you still awake?" its a cold question. Miracle felt Trigger's aura in an instant. She knew that he's having a big problem right now. Maybe another issue happened to the company. So even he was lethargic because of the message he received from Enica, instead of wishing her 'Happy birthday', other words came out of his mouth. "What happened?" she worriedly asked him. Trigger didn't answer her. She was about to open the lights but Trigger stopped her by grabbing her wrist. "Go to sleep. Don't mind me." Miracle sluggishly grabbed her hand before staring at her husband. "You look bothered. Tell me, what happened to you? Is it about the board members?" he asked weakly and cautiously. The asswa's temper may get worse and he may feel angry. She doesn't want to give Trigger a stressful birthday. The man averted his eyes. "All of the investors pulled out their investments from the company," it replied weakly. Miracle's eyes widened. He immediately sat down next to the man. "What? Why? What happened? Did you have a fight?" Trigger clenched his jaw. "You don't care. Stop asking me." He got up from his seat but Miracle quickly pulled his wife's arm and made him sit down again. "Trigger tell me what happened. I don't want to be clueless about what's happening to you because you're still my wife." It snatched the arm from his grasp. "Those jerks pulled out their investments because of my project. There, I said it! That's not my fucking problem here. I called my brothers to help me but they never answered me back. I'm fucking tired of all these bullshits that happened to me in this day, so stop asking me! " Miracle didn't flinch when Trigger burst out in anger. All she can see right now is not her husband who's very independent and strong. All she can see right now is her vulnerable husband who's seeking for someone's attention and care. And even his own family can't give that when he's facing a big problem like this.