I tidied myself up and quickly entered my working state to receive my new client. This contract was a must for me.
When John called, I was showing the client around our company.
He called repeatedly, so I immediately put my phone on silent. Whatever his reason, it was insignificant at that moment.
My client glanced at my phone and asked, "Looks like something urgent, do you need to take that?"
"Nothing is more important than serving you, Mr. Wilson."
He smiled and dropped the topic.
The entire project went smoothly, and after a day of inspection, we signed the contract.
I went home feeling very satisfied.
When I got home, John was sitting on the sofa smoking.
Another cigarette. I found it annoying. The whole house was filled with smoke, and I would need to air it out.
He seemed displeased that I was ignoring him, put out his cigarette, and walked over to me, "Why didn't you answer my calls? Anna, are you still upset about me dancing with Emily? Grow up! Do you know how serious the consequences will be if you don't answer the phone because of this?"
"Oh? Isn't it about attending your colleague's wedding? Didn't Emily go as your date? I saw her post on ins. She looked very appropriate and was a good match for you. As for me, I was with a client all day. I have my own job, too. I can't keep taking leave because of your work. John, I've already given up many opportunities for you."
John’s face stiffened at my words. He asked, “How much more money can you make with that promotion?”
“John, given that we haven't paid off the car loan, I hope you don't talk to me like that."
John was clearly agitated by my words, his tone particularly nasty: “Anna, you’re so self-righteous. Always lecturing me. Do you know, if it wasn’t for you clinging to me like a leech, I would never have been with you?”
“Yes, you were the campus heartthrob back then. I should consider myself extremely lucky to be with you, right?" I cut him off, finishing his sentence for him.
These words about not being worthy had been said by John many times, each time wounding me deeply.
But this time, it didn’t hurt as much.
However, John wasn't about to let it go. He asked, "I went with Emily today. Don't you have anything to say about that?"
"I think it's great. You saved face and secured your deal." I shrugged.