Madeline’s POV

“No! You can’t do that, Madeline, and I can’t take this,” Gina said when I gave her my car’s key, and the documents that it is now under her name, it is the one I bought for myself the moment I found out mistakenly Rebecca was pregnant with Hunter’s child. I felt so glad Parker was the father and not my husband; after all, I don’t know if I can forgive him no matter how much I love Hunter.

“Yes, Gina, you can, and that is nothing compared to all the sacrifices you made for me, and I want you to have it together with the house. You know that is so little, your best friend will be leaving on a castle, and I will be driving different cars, so I guess you know what it means, Gina. I wouldn’t need another car even if I bought this for myself.” I responded, and Gina started crying.

“Hey, please don’t make this so hard for me, Gina,” I said.

“I am sorry, Madeline; I couldn’t stop feeling so sad knowing that you’re leaving for good. We grew up together, and I am so used to being with you all the time. And even when the time you get married to Hunter, we are still together, and we always have time for each other. And I couldn’t stop myself from missing you even before you are gone to your grandpa’s estate.” She responded.

“Hey, you know you can visit me anytime? I will buy you a plane ticket, Gina, every time you miss me, please don’t hesitate to visit me because I will be missing you too, and you know you are not only my best friend, you are also my sister, and most of the time you act like my mom.” I declared, and she laughed, and I took her into my arms, and I could no longer stop crying.

“I am going to miss you too, Gina. And I will miss you a lot.” I added.

“Madeline, please always take good care of yourself and don’t ever do something stupid again without letting your husband know about it, Hunter loves you so much, and he deserves to know everything. So, please, in case if you are in trouble again, tell him right away, and don’t hide anything from him because he will do the impossible for you.” She declared, and I nodded my head.

“I know, Gina, and don’t worry, from now on, I will not keep anything from him. We will be leaving this place, and I am glad that Hunter is willing to go with me.” I said, and she smiled at me.

“Of course, that is how much he loves you, my dear best friend, and I hope I can find someone like Hunter.” She said, and then she turned her head and looked at Jack and his entire family; I invited them to our farewell party since I missed them so much, and they are like a family to me.”

“Don’t worry; you will find him soon, Gina,” I said as I looked at her, and I could see the sadness on her face.

“I already found him, Madeline, but I don’t think he will ever like me. Besides, I am not as beautiful as you, and we both know he only likes you, Maddie.” Gina said, and I held her arm.

“Gina, you are beautiful in your ways, and believe me because I am the one who is looking at you right now. And I could tell Jack will soon realize you are the one for him.” I said, and she shook her head.

“Don’t make me laugh, Madeline; Jack will never like me because he likes you a lot even if you are already married, and I don’t think he will stop loving you. And I could tell your opinion about me will always be biased since you are my best friend.” She said, and I shook my head.

“Of course not; best friends and real friends will always tell you the truth, Gina, no matter how much the truth will hurt you. And you know you are beautiful, Gina.” I said, and she grinned at me.

“You have to believe that he will like you too, and don’t surrender, okay? I know you will look good together, Gina. You are beautiful, and Jack is handsome like a model in a magazine, and you both have good qualities, and I will be the first one who will be happy the moment you end up together.” I added.

“How I wish, Madeline, I have never liked anyone this way, Jack is more than a pretty face, and you know that,” Gina responded.

“Of course, Gina, I know,” I replied.

I was standing near the railings of our roof deck where the family party was held, and I was smiling as I looked at the stars above when I felt someone standing beside me, and when I whirled my head, I smiled when I found Jack looking at me sideways.

“Hello, Madeline, I want you to know I felt so happy that you came home alive. I was perturbed when I heard the news about you, and I wanted to do something for you, but I know that I am so helpless because even your husband, who is very wealthy, became powerless in saving you, and I am glad that there are people who came to your rescue.” He said.

“Thank you for your concern, Jack, me too, I felt so happy to be given another chance to live and be with my family and friends, and I am happy to see you again, Jack,” I said

.”Me too, Maddie; thank you so much for inviting me, and I felt glad Hunter didn’t say no when you invited me.” He responded.

“Of course, my husband knew that we are close friends,” I replied right away, and I heard him take a deep breath.

“Yeah, for you, but Hunter knew that I always have a thing for you, Madeline, and I have to be honest even if I know you are already married to Hunter Divenson, and I could tell I am crazy for thinking this way because for heaven’s sake I know how much you love your husband. Besides, I have nothing to offer you, and I felt so ashamed of myself for liking you this much even until now.” He declared, and when I looked at his handsome face, I smiled at him.

“Thank you, Jack; I don’t deserve your feelings because you were right; I only love my husband,” I replied.

“Of course, I know that Madeline, I am glad you still make friends with me even if you know I have feelings for you.” He muttered.

“I am flattered, Jack, you are handsome and known as the hot chef of Archois, but I think if you only look around you, you will realize that you already met the right woman for you, but you just failed to recognize the feeling since you were trying your best to ignore it, ” I said.

“What you mean, Madeline?” He asked, and I could see the confusion on his face.

“You need to get over with me, Jack, and try looking around you, and I am sure you will be surprised to realize what I mean,” I said, and he gave me a weak smile.

“I will try, Madeline, but I don’t know if I will ever get over you that easily.” He said, and I felt terrible why he needed to fall in love with me and not with Gina, but I am hoping tonight he will realize someone is here for him and willing to love him through eternity.

I didn’t expect Jack will be this loyal to me even until now. I had been married to Hunter for so many years, yet he remained single for a long time now, where he can have anyone he wanted except me because my heart will only beat for my husband.

“Can I borrow my wife, Jack?” I heard my husband’s voice, and I couldn’t stop myself from feeling having butterflies in my stomach as I realized he got jealous again.

“Of course, Mr. Divenson,” Jack said, but he never takes his eyes away from me.

“Good luck, Madeline. I hope you will love Neospoli country.” He added, and he darted a glance at my husband, and he nodded at him before he went back to his table and joined with his uncle, mom, and sister. My husband put his hands on my waist, and then he turned me around so I would be facing him, while I couldn’t stop myself from giggling.

“What is so funny, Mrs. Divenson?” He asked me while I put my hands around his neck.

“You and your jealousy, my dear husband,” I replied, and he raised his eyebrow.

“Who said I am jealous?” He asked.

“So, you are not jealous?” I asked, and he shyly smiled at me.

“Yes, it may sound crazy and ridiculous, but I admit I am still jealous of Jack, Madeline.” He said in more than a whisper while he put his forehead on mine, and every time I am this close with my husband, I couldn’t deny the euphoria that I feel, and it feels so lovely to hear that this handsome and hot man is crazy about me.

“My love, you know I will always choose you, right?” I asked, and he brought me closer to him.

“I know, Madeline, but I just can’t stop feeling this way because I am so crazy in love with you, and I am excited to have a new life with you in your grandpa’s place..” He declared, and I felt like I was in seventh heaven when he leaned down and captured my mouth, and we shared a long passionate kiss, and I realized wherever I am, as long as I am with Hunter, everything will be alright.