A Reborn Bride Pearl Emerging From Dust Novel

Chapter 12 Gideon practically bounced with excitement as he made his way home , his mind filled with the comforting .

image of a warm , welcoming house .

He imagined Calliope , his wife , having everything ready for him .

He couldnt stop thinking about her famous pot roast- the kind that filled the house with an irresistible aroma .

By the time he pulled over , his stomach was already rumbling in anticipation .

He hurried his pace , eager to reach his doorstep , fully intending to punch in his key code to open the door .

But then , he hesitated .

Calliope might have already moved in .

She had been so eager to marry him , always dropping by to cook even before they were officially married .

Surely , now that they were , she would have moved in right away .

Instead of using the code , he decided to ring the doorbell .

He pressed it once , twice , three times … Gideon waited , but the door remained shut .

No one came to greet him .

Frowning , he finally entered the code himself and stepped inside , expecting to find Calliope , maybe in a playful huff or maybe sulking a bit .

He imagined a table laden with food , a cozy scene of domestic bliss waiting for him .

But the house was eerily silent .

The dining table was bare , the rooms empty , and there was no sign of Calliope or her culinary magic .

Irritated , Gideon dropped his suitcase by the door and dialed Calliopes number .

The call connected quickly .

Calliope , where are you ? Dont you remember were married now ? Shouldnt you be at home , cooking and waiting for me ? Arent you supposed to be a proper wife ? Gideon took a deep breath , continuing , I know you might be upset , but didnt we have a great wedding ? You even handed out chocolate at the office .

Come on , come back .

Im starving and craving your cooking .

Meanwhile , at the Myers Manor , Calliope stood by a window .

Outside , the garden was bursting with vibrant roses of every kind , her favorite blooms , climbing and sprawling in a riot of color .

She listened patiently to Gideons words , her fingers idly playing with the curtain .

Yes , the wedding went off without a hitch , she replied slowly , but Gideon , you werent the groom .

Why should I cook for you or come to your house ? What are you dreaming about ? What nonsense are you talking ? Gideons voice crackled with irritation .

If Im not the groom , then who is ? You cant just conjure up a new husband out of nowhere ! Calliopes lips curled into a slight smile .

Well , I did just that .

Thanks to you , I found the perfect husband ! Better looking , in better shape , more capable … she continued , Theres not a single thing where you measure up to him .

As she spoke , Calliope didnt notice Silas quietly approaching from behind .

With his usual stoic demeanor , he stood a little too close , a faint smile playing at the corners of his lips .

If hes so perfect , why are you still on the phone with your ex ? Havent you blocked him yet ? Silas teased , his voice a deep , pleasant rumble .

Startled , Calliope spun around to see Silas towering over her , his features flawless and sharp .

The light fell gently on his hair , giving it a soft glow .

Her heart skipped a beat , and a deep flush spread across her cheeks .

1/2 15:55 Chapter 13 Calliope , whos that ? Which random guy are you with ? Gideons angry voice blared through the phone .

With a shaky hand , Calliope ended the call .

Silas leaned in slightly , his movement graceful as he took her phone .

With a few taps , he blocked Gideons number .