Comforter Woman
The Part 50
"Muffin, I'm sorry."
Cam turned his head towards Fan Ny who was lying on his side. They had arrived home and were resting in the room. It took some time for Cam to calm down Fan Ny who kept crying. Cam was really sorry for not looking for Fan Ny early. he even chatted with some colleagues before then remembering Fan Ny. Cam doesn't know what to do to calm a crying girl. Cam can only hug her.
"I'm sorry for what?"
"I must be troubling you. Everyone knows I'm a comfort woman."
"I'm used to dealing with people's gossip. This isn't the first time. You don't have to worry about me."
"But...."
"Fan Ny, your difficulties will be my difficulties as well. Your problem is my problem too. If you fall, I will be by your side to support you until you can stand up again. No need to feel guilty.
"But I'm afraid Muffin will have a hard time because of my past.
"If that's the case, will you leave me?"
"No."
"Then, we'll just have to face it together." Cam hugged her tighter. Fan Ny felt a warmth that made him calm down. No matter how much Fan Ny wanted to ignore that, he could not. la had a premonition the storm would come in their way after this.
***
Fan Ny's guess is right. The first storm came with waves and strong winds. Due to the man's statement at the party the other day, the gossip that was spreading in the upper class society regarding Fan Ny's past was moving in an alarming direction. The big scandal threatened the stability of shares in the Cam company. The company that has been painstakingly built Cam threatened bankruptcy. Some investors left because of rumors involving Cam. In fact, Cam and Fan Ny's wedding plans were postponed because Cam could not focus his mind other than saving his company. Ivy smiled at the news about the wobble of Cam's business in the newspaper. la was very satisfied. la and Catherina who took the most part in spreading gossip and he was very satisfied with the results. "Look at what happens if you ignore my warning" he whispered and closed the newspaper he was reading. Ivy believes Cam will be deterred and leave Fan Ny soon. After that, he will cheer up Cam.
Meanwhile, Fan Ny feels responsible. He knows everything that happened was his fault. However, Cam did not mention him at all, instead always trying to cover up his difficulties, always reassuring Fan Ny that everything is fine, when in reality it is not.
Aunt Bell's visit that day added to the chaos. Aunt Bell initially did not think much of the gossip. However, as the news of the gusting wind grew louder, Aunt Bell was forced to act decisively.
"Aunty knows you love her, but why are you looking for a partner who comes from a place like that?" aunt Bell said in disappointment. They're talking in Cam's study. Fan Ny steals hear from the open doorway.
"Aunty knows she's a good girl, but the public out there doesn't think she is. You have to do something about your relationship."
"If Aunty asked me to let her go, it never would."
"Cam, you're all grown up. You should be able to judge what's good for you and what's not."
"And I'm old enough to choose who I want to be."
"Cn ...." Aunt Bell was saddened to see Cam. la's determination to make her nephew happy, but she could not bear to see him blasphemed. "Why should I care about people? I'm living my own life, not theirs."
The quarrel made Fan Ny feel guilty. He had already destroyed Cam and strained Cam's relationship with Aunt Bell. That night, when they ate dinner, Fan Ny could not bear the guilt that was pressing on him.
"It's my fault."
Cam stopped eating. "For the umpteenth time, it wasn't your fault, Fan Ny."
"Muffin shouldn't have hired me in the first place."
"Don't say shit. I have no regrets at all."
"But...."
"Fan Ny, I don't want to fight with you over this matter. I can handle it. My company's problems or those rumors" Cam said.
Fan Ny was speechless staring at his trembling hands. Heart slashed. But you said we'd face every problem together. Then, why do you now ignore my help and decide to bear all the burdens alone?
Connect ....
