Taste of Nemesis

Avery's POV Wealth, power, and beauty, I walked in the lobby carrying those. "Good morning Ma'am", greetings that I always received whenever I passed by someone. I am used to this kind of respect ever since my father allowed me to handle our family business and appoint me as the CEO everyone looked at me highly. I didn't bother to look at anyone or to return any of their greetings, well I don't have to. Acknowledging their presence is a waste of time for me. "Have you seen Greyson?" I asked my secretary. Greyson Raffiel Sawyer is my husband. One of the trusted employees of my father. He used to work as a Chief Marketing Officer but my father has seen his potential in running the business so Greyson was promoted as Chief Operating Officer and later on became my husband. I don't know but I think my father is obsessed with Greyson's skills and he wanted him to stay in the company so he decided to set us in a fixed marriage. Well on my part I don't think I have to object to my father's decision. Greyson is a good man and a good asset in our company, besides I don't see marriage as a big thing, it is just some sort of paper works. "I think he is in his office Ma'am," My secretary replied politely. I just nod my head and walked toward the elevator. I pressed the floor where my office is located. Greyson's office is beside mine so I have decided to go to his office first. "Ma'am, I-I a-am sorry b-but Mr. Sawyer i-is b-busy a-as o-of t-the-m-moment," Greyson's secretary looked at me with fear in her eyes. I find her actions suspicious which urges me, even more, to go inside my husband's office. "Too busy for his wife?" I asked and raised my right eyebrow. She started to panic and was unable to think properly. I didn't wait for her answer, I pushed the door and upon barging into the room I saw Lily our newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer with smudge lipstick on her face while my husband is busy fixing his tie. I smirk seeing the scene. I look at Lily's eyes and she instantly bowed her head afraid to meet my gaze. "I am sorry to interrupt your intimate meeting." I scanned their body and chuckled. "What are you doing here Avery?" Greyson asked me when he was done fixing himself. "I missed you, Love, is it wrong to visit my husband's office?" I looked at Greyson's eyes lovingly and walked in his direction. I put my arms on his nape and stared at his face before leaning in to whisper in his ear. "It's fine love. Just don't let my father catch you because if he did you will be nothing but Greyson Raffiel Sawyer, no riches, no power. Nothing." I gave him a sweet smile and tapped his shoulder before walking towards Lily's direction. I held her chin forcefully and lifted it so I can see her face," Be careful Lily, "I uttered and smiled at her as well. I left the office with a smile on my face but with a shattered heart. I felt betrayed. It is my first time feeling this way. I felt like I wasn't enough that is why Greyson did that. Maybe I lack in some aspect, maybe I wasn't perfect after all like how I always viewed myself. "Ma'am the meeting will start in a few minutes," Clea my secretary informed me when I entered my office. I nod my head and took a few steps toward my bathroom. I opened the door and leaned my back against the door before sobbing silently. I used to act tough in front of everyone but the truth is I am weak. I have fears and that is to be betrayed by people that I love and yes I do love Greyson. Seeing him with Lily made me realized something, that what I felt for him is not just a simply business matter but because I slowly developed feelings for him. I didn't notice it but he became part of me and seeing him in someone else hold felt like I was robbed. I realized that Greyson isn't just an asset to our company, he is something more. I hate myself for acting this way. I shouldn't be affected. I shouldn't be crying but here I am full of tears. This is not Avery Reagan. This isn't allowed him to see my weakness and I hate myself for doing thatI love him because he's the person I can run to when I felt like the world is against me but it turns out that all those kind acts were nothing to him. He can throw our marriage just for that woman. He can throw me away just to be with Lily. "Ma'am," I heard three soft knocks so I decided to stand up and wipe my tears. I look myself in the mirror and breathed deeply. I walked out of the bathroom as if nothing happened. "Let's go," I took heavy steps toward the meeting room. My heels created a loud sound as it lands on the floor when I entered the room all the attention was on me. "Let's start the meeting. Present today's agenda," I uttered coldly and my employees started moving faster. All of them are aware that I hated waiting and I always expect that when I entered the room everything should go smoothly or else they will be fired. "We will start for this month's budget Ma'am," I nod my head and they started their presentation but my mind seems to be flying somewhere else. I was occupied by the scene I have witnessed earlier. All I can think of was Lily's smudge lipstick and Greyson who is busy fixing his tie. "Love," I felt someone squeeze my hand and when I look at who it was, it was Greyson. "H-huh?" I looked at him confused. "They are asking for your opinion about the proposed project." He informed me so I focused my eyes on the presentation in front. I am lost with the details but the project in front of me seems to be promising so I agreed. "But the budget for this month is tight Ms. Reagan, I don't think it is a smart idea to proceed with that project," I looked at Mr. Jones and raised my eyebrows. "You are questioning my decision?" I know he is right but my ego won't allow me to admit that I am wrong. "I am sorry Ms. Reagan," Mr. Jones bowed his head and uttered his apology. I don't want to prolong this meeting so I decided to cut it by leaving the meeting room. I can't breathe. I couldn't think properly. I don't want to stay in that meeting room looking devastated. "Do you want to go home, Ma'am?" My driver asked me when I entered the car. I nod my head and focused my eyes on the outside without uttering any words. "Ma'am," The driver looked at me nervously. I raised my eyebrow waiting for more words. "T-The b-brake..." I felt panic in my system when he uttered those words. I looked in front and I saw how the light turns red. "Do something!" I started shouting but before we could even think of it a large truck is already approaching our direction. I tried covering my head using my arms but it was no use when the big truck hits us. I felt the car turn upside down. I can smell gasoline. I am slowly losing my breath but maybe miracles do exist even for people like me because I am now standing up while looking at my car. 'Am I alive?' I was almost convinced only if I didn't see my body being carried by the stretcher full of blood and looked lifeless. I couldn't process anything but I was able to follow my body until it reached the hospital. The doctors move hastily and transferred me to the other bed. They check my pulse and my heartbeat and it must be faint because they started performing CPR. Reviving me took a few minutes before they hear my heartbeat. But I know I am in a critical condition when they put tons of machines in my body. "I am sorry to say this but it is impossible to survive in this condition. She might survive but she will be brain dead. The accident has caused severe damage to her body, I am sorry Mr. and Mrs. Reagan." My parents started sobbing, I wanted to hug and comfort them but the only thing I can do is to watch them in agony. " W-what h-happened? " Greyson my husband arrives in the room with guilt and pain in his eyes. I don't have any proof to prove that it was him behind the accident but he is the only person I am suspecting. Losing my car brake the exact day that I discovered his cheating seems too suspicious for me. I couldn't bear looking at him as he try to act like a good husband. I don't want him touching my body. I don't want those filthy hands to touch me. Full of pain, grief, and anger I walked toward my body and tried going back. I have seen this on TV where the soul lies on the body to live again. I tried over and over again and on the verge of giving up, I can feel that I can move my body. I can feel that I successfully go back. Being hopeful that I survive I opened my eyes but I was welcomed by my husband's sleeping face without my parents, only us. I roam my eyes around confused about the turn of events. "Am I dreaming?" I asked myself and pinched my cheeks. "Good morning Love" I looked in Greyson's direction and as I stared at his face I have seen everything like crystal clear water. How he cheated with Lily and how the accident happened. 'Am I dreaming or did I go back in time? '