Loving Madeline

Hunter's POV

I checked into the nearest hotel near the hospital where my wife was confined. I could feel the heaviness in my heart as I held the visitor's pass in my hand as I rode the elevator going down.

Gina texted me that my wife was already sleeping, and I felt like I was an idiot as I followed her idea. But she could be right, maybe my wife needed space, and it broke my heart not to be near her, especially now that she was in the hospital and suffering the trauma of what happened.

I knew how much she needed me at that moment, but she turned so cold, and I didn't know what had gone wrong. I was so scared of losing Madeline, and she was my wife and everything; I would do anything to save our marriage and to have her in my arms again.

"I know I was getting paranoid, but I couldn't stop worrying about my wife. I felt better after I had a serious talk with Calixto. He was always my confidante, and Cal would always give me the encouragement that I needed, but this time I knew I had to face this battle alone.

I couldn't stop worrying and having what-ifs, and I knew I had to trust Gina on this, and I hoped she was right; I was hoping my wife would be looking for me soon.

My wife's best friend was already waiting for me outside Maddie's room, and I could feel the sweat on my palm as I neared her.

"How is she?" I asked, and she shook her head, and I couldn't hide my disappointment.

"She didn't ask where I am?" I inquired, and I could feel the pain in my chest when Gina nodded her head.

"But you don't need to worry, Hunter; I know she will come around. We will give her time, be patient, and you will be rewarded." She responded.

"How long do I need to wait, Gina? I was losing my mind, and I couldn't take it anymore." I responded, and she tapped my shoulder.

"You must get inside before the doctors have their rounds, don't worry, Hunter; your wife is still in love with you; she blamed herself for what happened to your dad. I kept reminding her every day that it wasn't her fault." Gina declared.

"I am losing my patience, Gina," I mumbled.

"I know, I felt the same, but she was hurting, Hunter; I knew she wanted to see you, but your wife was trying to control herself, and I am sure before she gets discharged, Madeline would be asking for you." She declared, and I weakly smiled at her wishing everything will be alright between Maddie and me.

I couldn't wait to take her home with me to Neospoli and be united with our son.

Gina walked towards the exit, and I slowly opened the door, and I held my breath as I got inside her room, and as I looked at Maddie sleeping peacefully, she filled my heart with mixed emotions. She must be tired; I knew how tiring it was to lay on a hospital bed.

I wished to touch Madeline's hand, caressed her face, and whispered sweet nothings in her ear, and I wished to kiss her sweet lips and hear her moans, but I kept myself from touching my wife, for I felt afraid she would wake up, and Gina's plan would fail.

I was watching my wife with longings until Gina came back and asked to leave the room.

"Hunter, it is time for Maddie to take her medicine; you should get out before the nurse arrives," Gina said in more than a whisper, and I left with a broken heart since I was dying to kiss my wife and to hear her sweet voice.

I lazily walked through the hallways as I could smell the antiseptic. I could hear the voice over the PA declaring code blue; I bet someone was fighting for his life at the moment.

I realized life was too short, and I wished to spend the rest of my life loving Madeline. I continued walking, feeling so alone and lost. I was still mending my broken heart because of losing my younger brother after my dad got shot and died.

It wasn't an easy year for me, and now, I am dealing with a more severe problem which is losing my wife. I understood she was having difficulty accepting that my dad saved her, and she blamed herself for my father's death.

I took a cold shower to ease my uneasiness, yet I still felt so down, knowing my hotel bed was empty without my wife beside me.

I was wide awake, holding my phone, wishing I will receive a single message coming from her, but I only got disappointed since I got nothing. Maybe Gina was wrong at this time, and I needed to be with Madeline.

I got up and threw the phone on the bed, and I walked straight to the balcony of my suite room, where I could see the city lights illuminating the entire City of Archois.

I couldn't stop myself from reminiscing the past as I remembered the first day I met Madeline. Her beautiful and innocent face made me fall for her harder than I should be.

She looked so perfect in my eyes that I wanted to have her right away, and when I tasted her sweet plump lips, I knew I was hooked, and there was no way I would let her go, and I didn't care if I became selfish.

Marrying Maddie was a risk knowing my dad was against her because of her status in life without knowing she possessed more wealth than us, and I smiled as I realized she never changed after I hurt her so many times, and after learning the truth, she was an heiress.

Madeline remained humble and kind, and I fell in love with her more each day. When she gave birth to our little boy, I was the happiest man in the entire universe for making her the mother of my child.

"I love you, Maddie; please come back to me," I softly whispered, hoping a fairy godmother was real and she would listen to my plea.

I was gripping the railings of the balcony as I felt the cold air breeze brushing my skin, and in moments like this, I wished to have Madeline in my arms.

I wanted to drag the hours so I could go back to the hospital and be with her, I couldn't take it, and I didn't care if Gina hated me. I am Maddie's husband, and I will do everything I can to have her back.

I didn't know how many hours I stood on the balcony until I felt the soreness on my hands as I gripped the railing tighter. I looked at the starless sky one more time before returning to my room.

I didn't want to pick up my phone since I knew I would become more brokenhearted if I did not receive any messages from Maddie; my heart was racing when I heard my phone chime, and I was hoping the message came from my wife.

"I am sorry, Hunter. I miss you, my love." I couldn't stop my tears from falling after I read my wife's message.

I felt so thankful that I got her back, and I couldn't stop feeling so excited to see her, and I am sure I fell asleep with a wide grin on my face.

I wished to surprise my wife that I didn't answer her message and to make her think I was asleep already. I woke up and bathed early the following day since I couldn't control my excitement, and it felt like I had my first date with my wife.

I smiled like an idiot as I stared at the reflection of my face in the mirror as I adjusted the sleeve of my white and black stripe sweatshirt, and I knew how much she loved watching me wearing jeans.

I walked out of my room in high spirits, and I greeted the hotel staff with enthusiasm, and I couldn't stop grinning as I heard the girls at the front desks giggle after I said good morning and waved my hand at them before I walked out through the glass door.

"Wow! Good job, Hunter, you looked presentable now; I wasn't happy with your appearance last night, you looked so haggard, and it seemed like you were carrying the world on your shoulders." Gina said the moment she met me at the door, and I couldn't stop my heart from hammering against my chest as I could feel the thrill of meeting my wife.

"I was scared of losing your best friend, Gina, even if you told me she wasn't going anywhere. You can't stop me from worrying, and you know Madeline is my life." I replied as I looked at her with amusement on her face.

"I never realized one of the most handsome and wealthiest men in this country would lose his confidence," my wife's best friend responded.

"I am only human, Gina, and I admit I could be vulnerable like other human beings concerning Madeline," I stated, and she laughed.

"Well, I should remind you, Madeline loves no one except you, and you should bear with her; what she needs right now is your understanding. I told you she couldn't take it, and I am glad and so proud of myself that I was right and my plan worked." Gina said as she beamed at me.

"Yeah, thanks, Gina; I knew I could always trust you," I replied, feeling guilty that last night I was doubtful about her plan.

"I think you should get inside now, and I could tell she felt disappointed that you didn't reply to her message, and I told her maybe you were asleep. She was anxious, Hunter, and I could tell she was unhappy without seeing you, and it might delay her recovery." Gina stated.

"Get inside now, Hunter," she added and walked away from me after I mumbled thanks to her. I opened the door of Madeline's hospital suite room with a broad smile on my face knowing Maddie was already waiting for me, and I felt so happy to know that my wife was still in love with me.