Diana woke up feeling like a princess. She stretched her limbs and yawned happily. It was like for the first time in three years she actually had a good night sleep. She didn't have the cliché dreams of Nicholas as prince charming. That will be ridiculous but she would not mind that happening to her.She did not want to rush into anything with Nicholas lest her future coworkers start to talk and then words may get to Matteo. She had to play this game wisely. Diana's time and living with Maria had helped improve her wardrobe lifestyle and cosmetics.She started her morning routine by breathing slowly in and out three times because it helped take away her anxiety and nervousness. The time was six fifteen am, so she had some time to spare. She slowly surveyed the Maria's apartment to give herself a sense of direction in her life.Upon walking into the condo, one is immediately struck by the clean, minimalist aesthetic of the space. The walls are painted a soft, pale gray color, which cre

Matteo already had a premonition that his home was going to be a lot more silent until he figured out what to do about his failing marriage. He tried so much to keep Priscilla out of his mind as he tried to sleep.He readily admitted that he that had foolishly believed that his wife would be at home waiting for her but he had been met with the same old dreaded emptiness and coldness that greeted him in her absence.Matteo's once fulfilled and happy life had turned into an empty, cold and lonely existence. He was completely consumed by the sense of isolation and heartache that had come with the end of his marriage. Once upon a time, he had shared his life with Diana, building a home, and a legacy. But now, all that he had with her seemed like a distant memory, and he is left feeling hollow and exposed.For the past few mornings, he would awake feeling the same sense of emptiness, and the hard reality of his current situation would hit him like a ton of bricks. He missed the sound of Di

Maria was beginning to suspect Chad because he had been exceptionally distracted anytime they got together. He was either looking around and fidgeting nervously, or peering at his phone like he was expecting a call any moment from now."Is every thing okay?You look troubled," She noticed as they hung out at a Cafe last night. She had dressed a bit casual because she was comfortable around him."It's this business deal I am hoping to close, y'know, yacht stuff," Chad had answered trying to sound relaxed."And this deal is why you're having a nervous breakdown?" Maria asked, all confused."Well, it kind of involves a lot money, so yeah I am having a mental break down," Chad responded, trying to hold back his anger.It was the first time Maria had seen him upset. Chad always seemed to be in tune with his emotions. She decided to drop the issue.Maria wanted to give him some space and time to process his thoughts. She knew that pushing him further could only make things worse."It will be

Husband and wife had slept in separate rooms last night. They had argued well into the night and realized that no one would give in."You realize we are both going for two different reasons, and your reason is selfish and unfair," Matteo had forcefully accused his wife."And what have you been in this marriage? Kind and loving?" Diana demanded angrily. "I tried my best!" Matteo yelled back. "If your best was enough, we would not be here," replied Diana with a hint of disappointment. Matteo's face fell, as he realized the weight of Diana's words. "I understand," he said softly, "I'll leave you to it then."Diana nodded silently, turning away to face the window.Diana had to tell him the truth about her feelings, but couldn't find the words. She had been hurt for so long that her heart had become numb to love.She had to call Nicholas, about being absent from work tomorrow but she did not know what to tell him lest her secret got out. This morning, Diana had woken up with anxiety in

CHAD'S SINSChad Stanley was Maria's boyfriend but he was also bankrupt and struggling to keep up with his finances every month. He was also a debtor who was paying off his debt in the most humiliating way possible.Chad found out the hard way how sadistic Priscilla Randall could be. She made him do all sorts of depraved things. Things that would make Maria break up with him.He knew he had to get out, but he also knew it wouldn't be easy as Priscilla had once shown him other ways of payment."Listen to me carefully Mr. Chad, I can sell you to people who will do very fucked up things to you but I choose not to because I believe you can be useful, do you want to be useful to me Chad? Or should I sell you to the lowest bidder?" Priscilla had broadly threatened him while he massaged her feet. He had been stripped down to his underwear and was on his knees gently rubbing her feet. Priscilla closed her eyes in contentment and sighed as her stress melted away. "Yes ma'am, I will be usefu