For Better And For Worse
Chapter 107

Krist’s home.

Early this morning, Krist finally arrives in his country. He gets off at the airport and takes a taxi home. He rings the doorbell.

Stella: Who can visit so early?

She goes to open it and her surprise was too much when she saw Krist. She was filled with emotion and she jumped into Krist’s arms.

Stella: oh my God Krist, you’re already back!

Krist: Yes.

They hold each other very tight and they go inside. She takes her suitcase and they enter.

Stella: I’m so happy to see you again, why didn’t you tell me you were coming today?

Krist: it’s to surprise you.

Once in the living room, Krist sits down on the couch.

Stella: welcome home Krist, everyone can’t wait to see you again.

Krist: By the way, we need to talk about it.

Stella: ok. Shall I get you something to drink?

Krist: no thanks. Sit down and let’s talk.

Stella: Okay.

Krist: First of all, tell me what happened since the day I was going to be released.

Stella: well, we came to welcome you but we saw that the prison was on fire. There were deaths and injuries. We found a charred body that wore the pendant that Isabelle had given you so we thought you were dead and we lived with that. In addition, the prison director confirmed it.

Krist: a guard took this pendant from me.

Stella: but how come you are alive and in Mexico?

Krist: That day, a Mexican drug dealer arrived and the prison director sold me to him for 10 million dollars.

Stella: we were sure, Célestin and I were sure that the director was involved. But to stop it, you first have to prove it.

Krist: I’ll take care of that. Otherwise, it’s still 6 a.m. so where is Isabelle?

Stella: uh, Isabelle, uh… I’m sorry Krist, it’s a whole new story. She’s… she’s married.

Krist doesn’t express anything at all.

Stella: it seems that this news does nothing to you at all?

Krist: I already knew that. I just wanted to know if you would tell me the truth or lie to me and I’m glad you didn’t lie to me.

Stella: how did you know?

Krist: one of Gordjo’s men who was watching you, he sent wedding photos.

Stella: I’m sorry, sincerely.

Krist: I want to know the whole truth. One day, Claire showed me a photo of Isabelle with this man but I didn’t believe that there was anything between them…

Stella: there was nothing between them Krist, I assure you and there’s nothing between them now either.

Krist: interesting, how is that done?

Stella: this man’s name is Séverin. When you were in prison, Isabelle’s father brought him here saying he was his driver but the following days, Séverin came alone. He was a good person and he became friends with Isabelle. His friendship was of great help to him. He allowed Isabelle to feel good, but she didn’t know that he had other demonic ideas in his head. After your death, he confessed his feelings and asked Isabelle to marry him.

Krist: and she accepted, just like that?

Stella: no, of course not. Séverin had prepared everything. This pervert had spied on Isabelle while she was showering and he took a photo of her. He sent them to Isabelle telling her that if she didn’t agree to marry him, he would publish the photo on all social networks so she accepted but she made his life so difficult that today, he wants divorce.

Krist: It doesn’t matter if she made his life impossible or not, she married him. She committed adultery and I can’t accept that.

Stella: she had no choice Krist, plus they didn’t even sleep together so she didn’t really commit adultery.

Krist: We always have a choice.

Stella: you’re not going to take it back?

Krist: Let’s not talk about that right now. I have other priority issues to attend to at the moment and I want you to promise me one thing.

Stella: what?

Krist: No one, I mean, no one should know I’m in town until I decide. No one, not even Isabelle, not anyone, understand?

Stella: but why?

Krist: do you understand?

Stella: yes, yes I understand but it will be very difficult.

Krist: Promise me.

Stella: I promise you.

Krist: If you ever break your promise, you’ll have to deal with me. Give me Severin’s address.

She gives him Séverin’s address and he decides to go to his house after taking a shower. Once at home, he waits nearby waiting for him to come out. It’s time to go to work and Séverin leaves for work. Krist therefore decides to follow him to his workplace. He did espionage in his company. He goes to reception and asks for the CEO’s office. We tell him and he goes there. He arrives in the secretary’s office.

Krist: hello miss!

Her (smile): hello sir, what can I do for you.

Krist: I need a little favor, I wonder if you will do it for me.

Her: what do you want?

Krist: what is your first name?

Her: Ernestine.

Krist: Ernestine, it’s a pretty name.

Ernestine: thank you.

Krist: Ernestine, this is my contact, I would like you to call me when the CEO comes out. Will you do this for me?

Ernestine: yes no worries, but who are you?

Krist: my name is Roland, I have a nice surprise in store for Mr. Séverin.

Ernestine: okay, no problem.

Krist: thank you Ernestine. Bye !

Ernestine: goodbye Mr. Roland.

Krist: in fact, may that smile never disappear from your lips; he is magnificent !

Ernestine: thank you.

Krist: do me a favor, don’t tell Mr. Séverin that I stopped by. That would spoil the surprise.

Ernestine: OK.

Krist leaves. He goes to Bruno’s company to do some spying as well. After that he returns home, Stella having gone to her internship taking care not to tell anyone the news even if it burned her throat.

Krist: I have several problems at once, where do I start? Actually I only have two major problems. My wife and my father-in-law. So I’ll start with my wife.

He goes to the kitchen and replaces the meal Stella prepared. He eats it and rests.

Law firm.

Séverin goes to his lawyer’s office. Ernestine also informs Krist.

Ernestine: Mr. Séverin has just left.

Krist: Did he tell you where he was going?

Ernestine: he is going to see his lawyer, Maître Luc.

Krist: thank you, I know his office.

Krist gets up and goes to rent a motorbike to go to Maître Luc’s office dressed in an all-white outfit. In the meantime, Séverin was already discussing with his lawyer.

Séverin: hello Master Luc.

Luc: hello Mr. Séverin.

Séverin: I’m here for a delicate problem.

Luc: okay, I’ll listen to you.

Séverin: I want a divorce.

Luc: what, divorce? How many months ago did you get married?

Séverin: it’s not the length of the marriage that matters, it’s what we experience at home. This is what leads to divorce and I live hell on earth in my home.

Luc: very good, I need to know a little about the causes.

Séverin: there is no more love in the home. We don’t love each other anymore and I got another woman pregnant.

Luc: ok, I’m going to see the judge to initiate the procedure.

Krist: We always have a choice.

Stella: you’re not going to take it back?

Séverin: okay, thank you. Have a good day master.

Luc: have a good day, Mr. Séverin.

He gets up and leaves. He walks out of the office and his eyes fall on someone who looks like Krist, in all white. He wasn’t paying much attention and wanted to open his car door but he realized that the person looked like Krist so he looked again but he didn’t see the person anymore. He thought it was a hallucination and he left. At this moment, Krist gets on his motorcycle and quickly goes to Séverin’s company.

Séverin’s company.

Krist arrives and goes to the company parking lot. He hides and waits for Séverin who arrives. He parks his car and gets out. As he leaves, he sees the same person a little ahead. She stood up straight. Séverin steps back to look more clearly but there is no one there. At this point, he begins to worry and ask questions. Is he hallucinating or is he actually seeing a ghost? He goes inside.

Séverin: has anyone passed by, Ernestine?

Ernestine: no sir.

Séverin: okay.

He enters his office and immerses himself in thought.

Séverin: is it really Krist’s ghost that I see? Why is it appearing now?

In the meantime, Krist sends a message to Ernestine.

Krist: hello Princess Ernestine, can you tell me what time Mr. Séverin leaves for his break?

Ernestine: from 12:30 p.m. He’s going to have lunch in the restaurant across the street.

Krist: okay, thank you princess.

Ernestine can’t stop smiling. She happily helps him without even knowing who he is. He hopes to replace a new boyfriend in her. But it’s still a bad choice. It’s already 12 p.m.

Restaurant.

Krist goes to the restaurant in question. He sees a waiter and goes to buy the same clothes as him before returning to negotiate with him in exchange for money. At 12:30 p.m., Séverin goes to the restaurant opposite. Krist wears the waiter’s vest and approaches him. Severin was still preoccupied. So he doesn’t pay too much attention when placing his order.

Krist: hello sir, what do I have for you?

He places his food and drink order without looking at him.

Krist: Okay, I’ll bring it to you right away.

He looks at him and realizes that it’s him again but Krist was already leaving. He replaces the real waiter and gives him the orders he wrote down and he goes to get his order to bring to him.

Waiter: here is what you asked for sir, enjoy your meal.

Séverin realizes that it is not Krist.

Séverin: no, no, I’m really losing it, what’s happening to me?

He just eats a little and leaves. He can’t be calm at all so he decides to go back to Claire’s house.

Claire’s home.

Séverin arrives home and Claire opens the door.

Claire: darling, are you coming home at this time?

Séverin: I’m not well.

She settles him down and brings him a drink.

Claire: What’s wrong?

Séverin: do you believe in ghosts?

Claire: Of course, they exist.

Séverin: Well, I’m starting to see Krist’s ghost.

Claire: what, since when?

Séverin: this morning. I was at my lawyer’s this morning to tell him to start divorce proceedings and on my way out I saw him. I hadn’t paid attention to it but when I arrived at my company, I saw it again in the parking lot. And when I left for lunch at the restaurant, I saw him again. It appears and disappears like that.

Claire: I’m sorry.

Séverin: thank you. And you, why aren’t you at work?

Claire: I just got back, it’s my break time. It’s going to be okay honey.

Séverin: I hope!