I and Herodotus had a drink. We talked about how our lives have gone for the several months that have passed."Theron, take care of your wife because she's genuine to you," he said.I gulped down the last amount of alcohol from my glass. I asked him many things to at least make him leave the topic of Athara."How's it going to manage this bar?""Oh, damn, it's not easy, Theron. I don't know why you signed the contract and you negotiated with me, but you are not helping me at all."I laughed. "You and the boys are the ones who've been so excited for this and not me, dude. I helped you make it, and it's not my job to do the stuff of managing this.""But you are receiving profits," he said."That's what my signature could do. I signed, and I should receive profits."Herodotus shook his head before he drank the alcohol in his glass. I feel sorry for him because he likes someone who can't even like him back.I am proud now because of what he said. Athara loves me, and she chose me. She di
••Athara••I am hiding the fact that I'm thinking about my parents because all of them are saying that I should not think about them. They were saying that I must focus on the child that I am carrying.I sighed with a heavy heart. I am now heading to the kitchen because I am craving a mango that is to be dipped into a tomato sauce. I know that it's a weird craving, but what else can I do if my child seeks the combined taste of mango and tomato sauce?I opened the refrigerator, and the freezing temperature inside it kissed my face. I took two mangoes. I peeled the mangoes and sliced them into cubes. I took a bottle of tomato sauce and poured a large amount of sauce into my mango.Theron's parents were not around. They told me that they would visit their home in South Carolina and return here next week. Theron was on a business trip, and he'll return here tomorrow. Only Maid Tanna is with her.I looked for her earlier, and I saw her in the garden watering the flowers.I started to eat m
I came down because I was bored. I feel like I'm going crazy if I stay there inside our room. I miss him more and think about him a lot when I'm in that room. It was a good thing because I saw Maid Tanna sitting on the sofa and facing the big TV in the living room. She must have finished her work. It's almost afternoon, so zhe doesn't have much to do. There were only two of us here, so she did little work in the kitchen."Maid Tanna," I mentioned her name. She turned to me with a wide smile. It's really good that I'm with her. Maybe if Maid Tanna wasn't here I would have gone completely crazy. "Are you bored up there, Ma'am Athara?"I just nodded in response. "I'm not used to the house being quiet, Maid Tanna. I also miss Theron being my strict husband. Even though he only says bad words to me, I really miss him. I'm used to being scolded and yelled at by him so I'm sad now," I said as I sat properly facing her. My gaze went to the object on the small transparent table. There is
I am successful in greeting another tomorrow without Theron. I am used to waking up every morning with him by my side. There's an excitement in my heart that makes my head want to scream. He will be home today, and I cannot wait any longer.I went downstairs and saw that Maid Tanna was having a coffee. She was walking off to the garden. When the maids lived with us, the garden became a nice place to sip a coffee in the morning. "Good morning," I greeted her."Good morning, beautiful," she greeted. "Do you want to have a coffee with me? The ambiance in the garden seemed to be refreshing. The roses are blooming again," she added. I nodded with a smile on my face. My morning is additional vibrant because Theron will be home later. "I will just follow you there, Maid Tanna. I am just going to brew a coffee," I said. "I can brew you one if you want me to do so," she offered. "No worries, Maid Tanna. I will brew my own. I will just follow you there," I said."If that is what you want,
I almost didn't get to say goodbye to Ameline properly because my husband rushed me too much. Even though it was an unknown number registered, I knew it was Theron.I looked at the watch on my wrist. I fell on my forehead when I saw that it was six thirty in the afternoon. I swallowed, and I kept on breathing through my mouth.My phone rang. My phone is new, so no one's number is registered on it.I stared at the screen. I don't know what to say to Theron. I forgot about her coming home at this time."Mother Mary," I said when I saw Theron's name stop flashing on the screen.He called again. I cleared my throat and sighed twice in a harsh manner to at least disregard the tension I felt now.I was about to answer his call, but he suddenly ended up dialing it. I'm doomed; he may think that I am taking him for granted now.He is surely so angry about what I did to him. My hand is trembling now as I am holding the phone. I almost dropped my heart because my phone rang. It's not Theron, bu
He left me without saying words anymore. I am still in my position. I heard Maid Tanna's mouth make a sound that made me look in her direction. There's a playful smile on her face. She seemed like moved on from Theron's scolding. This woman is really a hard one. "Why? Are you mocking me because I am being scolded again?" I asked her.She shook her head. She stood up and she came to me. She was now holding my arms and squeezed them not too tight. "I'm not. I'm smiling because I am happy because he finally told you that he was worried about you," she said, with a wide smile on her face. "Maid Tanna, don't tease me like that. You know, what? I am having a hard time now. He must be really upset with me now."She turned her head off to my side."It's so simple to win against him again. He is an easy man. I am sure that if you're going to caress him he'll be feeling alright towards you, Ma'am Athara," she said with a teasing voice. I sighed. "Whatever. Now, I will be a man for a man. I
My in-laws were finally home. Our house turned happy and loud again. We are now having fun in the pool except my husband Theron. He's with us but he seemed thinking too far. He was physically here but mentally away.We're having a good time because of this small feast as my in-laws came home from Carolina. "Athara, we really missed you!" mommy said. I looked at her and smiled. My heart is immensely grateful for the treatment I received from my in-laws."Thanks, mommy. I missed you too. Ask Maid Tanna if you don't believe me, I am really not in the mood when you were away. The house was never like it was when we're here together," I said. "Sorry, dear. Don't worry, as soon as Daddy Rondel and I leave, we'll try to make sure it won't last three days. We're just taking care of something, so we went to Carolina," she explained. We got out of the pool and headed to our respective beach chairs. I took a juice and slowly tasted it. It tastes like fresh grapes so it's really good. The juic
••Theron••She keeps on annoying me. I am slowly losing strength to avoid the beat of my heart. I am realising many things now. I am falling for the woman I abused. That's ironic. It's unbelievable!Someone called my number. I was about to take my phone to answer the call but Athara ran off to where I put my phone. She was the one who answered the call. "This is Theron's wife. How may I help you?" "It's Samantha. Theron's only love," Samantha said from the other line. I put down the blower I used to dry my hair. I heard their conversation because it was set in a loudspeaker mode."Do you really want to destroy us?" There's sadness and anger in her voice."Athara," I said but she gave me a stop signal. I am worried because she was trembling. Shit! I forgot that I told Samantha to call tonight. "Don't come near me, Theron," she said to me.I just sighed and swallowed. Her eyes narrowed and her lips were trembling. When she opened her eyes wider, I saw that her eyeballs became wate