“Argh, balls!! I'm going to call my husband and warn him of the imminent trip and... Alec, please go to sleep, take a break. Live a little bit! In this way, you won't find any woman to make your life a living hell. “I picked up the phone and headed to the door.
“That’s up to you, Kate! Be careful and keep me update, “he said shaking his head.
“Yes, sir!”I winked at him heading out.
It could have been worse. I still had half an hour before my team arrived and while on my way to the IT department to have the new security systems installed, I tried to call my husband.
We have been married for 4 years now, but with our work, we spend very little time together.
I feel guilty but in the end, he knew that I would not quit my job and then, he is never home either.
It looks like it's done on purpose, but when I'm home, Jason has to go on some business trip. Unfortunately he travels very often, so much that the poor thing never finds time for me.
And he never picks up my calls. Surely, if I were dying somewhere, I would first call my brother that is on the other side of the world than my husband.
“I can't answer, you know what to do and I'll call you back.”I've always hated voice mails so I decide to send him a text message“I can never reach you. I just wanted to tell you that I'm leaving in a bit and I don't know exactly when I return. Kate“
The perfect way to communicate. My phone rings back with his answer.“Sorry, I'm in a meeting. Have a good trip and be careful, Kisses J. “
At the IT department, I leave my laptop, phone and tablet and I go to my office where my guys are waiting for me with the luggage at their feet. As soon as I enter, everyone gets up.
I never liked formalities, they’re more than my subordinates. We are a family and unless there is some General around me to evaluate my excellent work, I don’t claim all this formality.
I update them and we go to our jet. The flight will last 8 hours during which we will be able to relax and talk, as always.
CHAPTER 2
t was a quiet flight, I had time to ask how their families are doing and discovered with great pleasure that Hewitt finally has a new girlfriend, Reyes has asked his girlfriend to marry him and they will get married in a year, and Roberts is about to become a father. I am so proud, they deserve the best from life, and I sincerely envy them a little.
I have been married for 4 years and all I can show for are no children and a husband who is never there for me. My marriage is starting to get me tight because I'm almost alone and Jason has other priorities. His career has always been put before me. This is the reason why I haven’t left the active duty but I have halved the number of missions. At least that's what he knows. Actually, I’m not away for more than two months and in this period I am always overloaded with work.
Looking at my boys, seeing them finally happy fills my heart with joy. They deserve it.
“And your hubby? “Reyes's question awakens me from my thoughts.
“It's been a while since we’ve seen him,”adds Hewitt.
“You see him much more than I do.”I reply and they freeze at my answer. It is as if the air from the jet had been sucked in. I hadn't realized I had said it out loud.
“Kate, what do you mean by that?”Hewitt snaps his fingers in front of my eyes - for a moment, I had slipped in a day dream.
“There is not much to say. He travels often. Since we’ve returned, I’ve been in his company for a full day and only because his mother has invited us to lunch. “
“Just one day in two weeks?”Reyes looked shocked. I know it's not normal.
“Frankly, I'm starting to believe I'm just the trophy wife. He is never at home and when he is… well, he is on the phone or computer for work. I often think that maybe he found someone else, you know…“I shrug.
“It’s just your imagination, Jason loves you, the last time I saw you together, you were very close,”begins Roberts
The last time? When, exactly? I don't remember anymore when it was the last time we all went out together. Hell, I can't even remember when I had sex with him the last time.
“Sorry, when? ‘ Because the last time I remember was at the dinner of...“I stop because Hewitt continues.
“At last year's gala dinner. How come you get this doubt that he has a lover? “And here is the second alarm bell that rings in my head. If Hewitt starts asking, it's serious.
“I don't know the exact moment, but we haven't slept together for more than a month, I think.”I don't say I don't miss it because but between tiredness and travel my desire is less than zero.
“Two months ago, we were in Libya for 3 weeks and then Kandahar until two weeks ago. It's actually been more than two months. If that jerk is cheating on you, I'll kill him! Kate you are young, hell, you’re gorgeous and I would marry you if only you weren’t against relationships between colleagues. And even if Max didn't kill me. Actually, this is more than a valid deterrent. Why are you still wasting your time with him? “
