For a couple of days, Xara hadn't seen her husband after what had happened. She hadn't breathed a word to her friends or her mom and they didn't suspect a thing. She behaved normally as if nothing had happened.

“Sorry, I didn't--- Kai?" Xara called out shocked. Her husband looked dishevelled. It was as if he hadn't showered nor slept for a few days now. He wanted to bypass her and enter into the room but she blocked his path.

She couldn't let him beat himself up anymore for this. It had already happened and the harm couldn't be undone.

“Just let me through, please." He softly spoke as she made way for him to enter following closely before he shut the door in her face.

“Kai." She placed her hand on his shoulder. He pushed her hands-off as he was about walking off when she grabbed his arm.

“ You can't keep doing this to yourself, the harm has already been done. Just try to forget it and move on." She advised.

“Just leave." He pointed at the door as she sighed walking out.

I hope he would be fine. Xara thought to herself walking to her room.

Mike was impressed at his wife's sudden change. He was glad that she was back to herself. The Mabel he fell in love with and married. He was happy they were starting a family of their own after months of him trying to convince her.

In a long while, Mabel was finally happy. She was glad she met Kai again for them to iron out their differences and say their final goodbye. She was happy she finally agreed to start a family with her husband. 

I hope Xara and Kai are doing good together.

I pray Kai headed to my plea as well. She pondered.

A couple of weeks later, Kai was much better and had cut down his alcohol intake. Xara was proud of him, even though he was still ignoring her. She, Penny and Alianna was travelling to the Bahamas for their holidays and a break from this bondage she called marriage. She wasn't ready to meet anyone, all she wanted was peace of mind and a change of scenery. She just needed time to forget what had inspired between herself and Kai.

“I hope you girls stay safe," Amanda told them as they packed their bags.

“We will and we're going to miss you as well," Xara added.

“I'd miss you more, the house would be lonely without you around." She answered.

“I know you've been going to see Xara even when I warned you not to,"  Ken said behind her.

“How can you stop a mother from seeing her child? Do you have an idea of what she's going through in that house?" Zoe raised her voice at him. She wasn't scared of him any more. She wasn't going to let him intimidate her any more. Enough is enough.

“I would let it slide this time around, the next time you go to see her against my wish, you wouldn't like what's going to happen." His voice boomed.

“Nothing would happen dear, nothing." She boldly replied shocking him.

He was about saying something but he let it be and stormed off to only God knows where.

“This scenery is beautiful!" Penny added raising her hands up in the air. They had checked into their hotels and headed off to the beach. They were on a speed boat enjoying the weather and the breeze as well. Xara pit away all her worries and enjoyed the moment while it lasted because she was aware she wasn't going to enjoy this ever with her husband. Maybe with her children shortly but with Kai, she doubted.

Funny enough, with all what had been going on she still managed to develop feelings for Kai which was a shock for her as well. 

How could I fall for such a man? She questioned herself?

Love knows no boundaries. Her heart answered.

“Sexy guys approaching." Alianna prompted. Xara wasn't interested in any of them. She was a married woman and she made a vow to stay faithful. Even if her husband did. Two wrongs never made a right.

“Hi, I am Nik and you are?" One of the guys with hazel eyes and black messy hair introduced to her.

“I'm Xara and married." She said making sure he saw her ring.

Alianna and Penny decided to stay with Nik and his friends, Gray and Nelson while Xara headed into the hotel for some food and relaxation. She was going to enjoy every service provided before they went back to Brooklyn, NY.

“Is it true your friend is married or that's a fake ring?" Nik chuckled making Alianna angry. She took a deep breath before she answered him.

“Yes, Xara Maximilian is married." She stressed on the Maximilian to draw their attention to whom she was married to.

“Oh, okay." Nik gulped.

“Yes," Penny replied sensing his uncomfortable state.

“The snow glows white on the mountain tonight

Not a footprint to be seen

A kingdom of isolation

And it looks like I'm the Queen

The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside

Couldn't keep it in, heaven knows I've tried

Don't let them in, don't let them see

Be the good girl you always have to be

Conceal, don't feel, don't let them know

Well, now they know

Let it go, let it go

Can't hold it back anymore

Let it go, let it go

Turn away and slam the door

I don't care what they're going to say

Let the storm rage on

The cold never bothered me anyway

It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small

And the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all

It's time to see what I can do

To test the limits and breakthrough

No right, no wrong, no rules for me

I'm free

Let it go, let it go

I am one with the wind and sky

Let it go, let it go

You'll never see me cry

Here I stand and here I stay

Let the storm rage on..." 

“Babe, how many times do you want to watch Frozen?" Mike

pouted giving Mabel a peck on her temple.

“Um, forever!" She exclaimed making him smile.

“How's my baby doing?" He asked placing his hands on her tummy as the baby kicked.

“He's fine and hungry." She chuckled.

“What do you crave for?" He inquired.

“Some French fries with wings in spicy bbq sauce and some cookie dough ice cream please." She placed her order.

“Coming right up!" Mike added walking into the kitchen to prepare her food.

He was a happy man now.

He was glad she had ended her affair with Kai. He was aware she was cheating but didn't say anything about it. He wasn't the best husband then but he changed as soon as he realised the changes in her. Deep down, he knew his Mabel was there, waiting to come back after she realised her mistakes, he couldn't be any happier than he was right now. 

Love, they say is patient. He smiled at the thought.