Veera's POV
When we got to the grocery store, we went inside right away. As soon as we stepped inside, everyone in the store gazed at us.Everyone was silent, which was difficult for me because I was still being gazed at by others who were also shopping and cashiers who had halted on what they were doing behind the counter.
"Is that the abandoned wife of Daji? "
"Who is that man she is with and those two kids?"
"Is that the lady he abandoned because he didn't love her?"
"She has the audacity to enter our store; she should be locked up in her old mansion."
Hey, did you know I can hear whatever you're saying right in front of me? This is why I sometimes don't want to leave the house because as soon as I leave the house, people start speculating about me being abandoned by my husband for more than ten years. I should be accustomed to it by now, but I can't help but feel wounded by the things people say about me. Even though I keep hearing about it everyday, I can't help but feel sad.
"Who are those two children, are they hers? But I heard her ch-"
I shuddered as I heard someone going to speak something I didn't want to hear right now. It caused me to grip my hands so hard that I could feel the hurt.
"Shhh...shut up, don't bring that up or we'll be in big trouble!"
"Why would we be in trouble! I am just saying the truth"
Please don't bring it up again; it's all in the past. What has transpired in the past must be buried and forgotten for all time. But, even if I say this, I keep recalling that and what occurred in the past.
"I know, but remember when we said it, someone died, and that person was the one who stated that topic! So if you want to survive, just shut up!"
That was a coincidence; the guy who died had no ties and didn't die because he mentioned it, but I was delighted it happened since they would be reluctant to say it in front of me again.
"Anyway, the man she's with is attractive! Who could that be? Why is he with that type of person?"
They proceeded to chat without shame, and I could still hear them plainly.
"Dear, what type of grocery store have we come to, is this a place for gossip rather than a real grocery store? I didn't believe this place would transform into this after I left you 10 years ago," Mr.Bo said loudly, hiding his disappointment with a concerned tone.
"Yep, Mister, you're right! How disappointing! We were also interested to see what kind of grocery store it was, but it was simply a place for gossip, how dull!" the children agreed.
When I heard them speak those words, it brought me back to reality and took my attention away from the individuals who were chattering around me.
"Hey, what are you saying, H-honey?" I reprimanded Mr.Bo.
"What's wrong with what I said, it's true this place isn't a food store but a gossip shop, I was only speaking the facts right kids?" Mr.Bo reasoned and asked the children to agree with him.
"Yep, mister, you're rich, right? Can you ask the owner of this gossip shop to shut down? This business is really useless it's better to make worthless place disappear or shut off it doesn't have any significant part in the city!" The children proposed that the grocery store be permanently closed.
"Good idea kids, let me just acquire this gossip place," Mr.Bo said cheerfully as he picked up his phone.
"Wait, boon, that's a little exaggerated to do that!" I reprimanded Mr.Boon in his ear.
But he didn't listen to me and continued to talk on the phone with someone.After a minute of talking in the phone Mr.Bo puts down his phone in his pocket and look at me with satisfied smile.
"Now, honey, you may purchase whatever in our shop without paying, and others who keep chattering about us will pay extra or be barred from buying at our own food market," Mr. Bo said with a grin but a chilly tone in his voice.
Everyone gasped in amazement, including myself, who had my mouth wide in surprise as I heard his announcement. Is he insane, and why did he purchase the store? Although it is excellent, he should have gone so far as to purchase the entire grocery store.
"Mister is so cool, unlike those stupid people who only want to gossip!" the kids exclaimed in amazement at what Mr.Bo had done, "they should leave in our store if all they do is gossip and not buy some stuff!" the kids said in an annoyed tone as they glared at those people who were still staring at us and who were heard gossiping.
After hearing what both kids stated, as well as what Mr.Bo said, everyone turned their attention away from us and went about their business in a panicked manner, discreetly going and purchasing the items they need.
"Boo, what a bunch of cowards!" the children said bitterly.
"Shhh, stop it already, children," I reprimanded.
I felt someone grip my waiste, and it was Mr.Bo who drew my body toward him, saying, "Honey, give me a prize for purchasing this store," in a sultry manner, and bringing his face closer to mine.
"Hey, what are you doing? Stop this Boon, you're humiliating us!" I scolded Mr.Bo once again.
He chuckled loudly in front of me, "Why would I quit seducing my wife when I want to make up for the 10 years I squandered for leaving you behind, honey, please let me make up for it as your HUSBAND," he answered, accentuating the term "Husband."
Everyone gasped in amazement when they heard the phrase "Husband," but they didn't gossip and went about their business, buying some things.
"I mean, honey, you may seduce anytime you want, but please do it inside our house, where it will be just the two of us," I told him.
"Hey, no PDA in the store, sir! Miss Veera is correct, do that at home, and we are not here to watch you both lovely dovely, but to buy groceries!" The children agreed with me and reprimanded Mr.Bo.
"Yeah, both of you are correct, so let's get this done fast so I may seduce my naïve wife quietly in our house," Mr. Bo agreed and immediately kissed me on the lips.
Wait what?!