Bewildered at my wife running away after knowing the price of one of my suits, I went to my room. I mean, I am a billionaire, she should have expected that. Still honestly, It was one of the best but ah well.The second I entered our room and took off my watch and other ring- not the wedding one- she kicked the door open.“What the-” For a second I thought someone came to assault me but it was only her, holding a towel in her hand, stopping before me. The moment I opened my mouth to ask, she grabbed the collar of my shirt and brought me down to her level. “What are you doing?!” I gasped at her action, holding her wrist quickly to stop but I soon noticed her eyes fixed on my lapel.“What else? Clean this up!” She whisper-yelled, perturbation coating her eyes, wiping the soil. If it was any color, it would be fine but white…“Oh Lord, I had no idea that was this costly. I am so sorry.” She whispered. I didn’t realize I was holding her wrist, bent to her level. She kept me too close.
Before I knew it, time passed quickly. It had been two months of our marriage and things were how they were on the first day. Nothing changed. I was not dying to rush into things either so for the time being, I continued to work. I came home early after work and when I was about to enter, I heard Saafia's sister speaking on the phone. “Come on, Saafia. It’s been two months since your marriage and you are still where you started. Heck, you don’t even call him by his name.” “I don’t want to. I will speak his name when I feel safe with him. I don’t. He scares me sometimes.” Well, I won’t deny. I could sense her fright as well most of the time but decided to not react and listened further. “Why don’t you end this?” Her sister offered, bringing a scowl on my face. Like I would let it end this easily. “No. Why would I? I gave him a year and I will complete it. I don’t back away from my words.” My rage faded instantly when I heard it. Finally one thing in common! We both are stubb
SAAFIA’S POV:-Jared was released, he must be there with his wife, having an affectionate time with her and me, where am I? Sitting alone on the bed, hugging my one knee and straightening the other.Staring into nothingness. I didn’t want to accept but Sarah was right. What was the point of a meaningless bond? These were not the thoughts I had for my marriage.What good being with that man will bring me? Was it worth it?“Hey. What are you thinking? Are you hungry?” He called, snapping his fingers to get my attention while not removing his eyes from his laptop.It was night, he was working. In the dark room, the light of the screen made his handsome features shine. Exhaling, my eyes shifted to him.“I am thinking that I have been married for two months now yet it feels like a stranger is here.” I told him in a low, sorrowful tone. “Sometimes a lifetime is not enough to know someone. These are only months. In fact, you can never know what another person thinks.” He continued, typing
“That is none of your damn concern.” My body froze when I sensed his presence behind me. A terrible shiver went down my spine when I sensed his wrath and the glare he sent in my direction.Gulping, I turned and saw him. In his white office shirt, his sleeves rolled roughly and two buttons opened with slightly scattered hairs, indicating he was already stressed.And I enhanced it.“Mr. C-Cannedy?” Calling worriedly, I got up quickly.My heart began to pound. As much of a possessive man he is, I knew he wouldn't take it lightly. Coming closer with an intimidating aura and dangerous eyes, he walked up to us. His hands in his pocket, emitting a dominance I had never seen before.“B-Boss, she called me. I swear, I-I didn’t do anything.” Jared stammered, rising from his seat, losing his breaths in horror.His fatal eyes traveled to me. My mind stopped functioning, my heart pounded rapidly, brimming tears in my eyes as I moved back.“You are coming with me.” He growled in a low, deadly voi
I stood in the room, wondering whether I should go and greet his sister or not. But then again, I had no grudge against her. I was not like him to take someone’s rage on someone else.Why should I hurt her for her brother’s actions? Taking a deep breath, I washed my face. My hands were still shaking from the confrontation. He had terrified me today.“Calm down, Saafia.” Instructing myself, I took a deep breath, regaining my posture, applied a little makeup and walked out. I didn’t want to ruin my first meeting with her. As I walked out, I heard her chirpy tone echoing in the hall.“Why didn’t you wait for me? Why were you in such a hurry to marry?!” He was dying to take revenge.A smile came to my lips. I had talked to Jacey on call and she sounded sweet. I hope she’d be like that in reality too.“Ah, but it was so beautiful. Where is she? I want to see her.” She beamed. I almost chuckled to watch the woman of my age, almost jumping in enthusiasm.She looked like her mother. A grac
DARIEL’S POV‘Now I think she did the right thing by leaving you!’ Shut up. Shut up.I grit my teeth when her face sobbing, hitting my chest came to mind. My jaw clenched. I was in the hall, my one leg resting over the other, opening another button of my shirt.I was already stressed because of work and my image I ruined by sending my employee Jared to jail and coming here, I ended up frightening her as well.“Uh… Sir?” Sam called, noticing the stern expression on my face.“Hmm?” I hummed, leaning my head back, rubbing my temples.“Are you alright?” He asked, arching an eyebrow as I only hummed in return.“You better keep Jacey happy at all costs.” I warned him, shifting my gaze to him.“Yes, Sir.” He nodded quickly, sitting farther away from me. He was obviously intimidated by my very presence.But, at the moment my only concern was Saafia. The sound of her sobs was echoing in my mind. I frightened her in the lift as well. “I.. will go and see Jacey.” I couldn’t help it, I had mad
Unwillingly, I got ready on Saturday, wearing my black shirt and black waistcoat, rolling my sleeves to the elbow, watching my wife getting ready.She wore the matching dress, doing her hair as I stared at her, not removing my eyes from her. She was smiling, applying her makeup, looking angelic.‘How could I tell her she looks beautiful? In fact, when did she become this pretty?’ I thought.Watching her intensely, covering my mouth as I opened the first two buttons of my shirt temptingly when she applied her lipstick, not noticing or she probably noticed. Who knows?“Argh. I can’t put this on. Can you help me?” She called after failing to secure her necklace.Her hands were shaking slightly. Not daring to look into my eyes with a blush.She noticed. She definitely did. In these two months, I had known whenever I stared at her, she got flushed. It was my affect on her.“Sure.” Clearing my throat, I rose from my seat and stood behind her. She was so small compared to me.Securing the
SAAFIA’S POV:- I was so done with him. I won’t forgive him this easily, he couldn’t take me for granted. He couldn’t accuse me, hurt me whenever he wanted. I won’t let it slide. I decided to act normally with everyone except him. Ignoring him, being harsh with him but being a stone. He was incapable of understanding. I was in the hall alone because Jacey left for dinner with Sam and I had no intention of going to the room for now. “Hey.” He called coming down with a frown lingering on his stoic features. “What?” “Did your desire to paint end in one work? I found another teacher only to know you are no longer interested. Do you want to do anything else?” He questioned, standing before me. I couldn’t get him. One moment all nonchalant and chill and in the other, rude, horrible and arrogant. I couldn’t tell when he was sincere, when he meant his words. “I don’t want to do anything.” I replied coldly, taking a seat, not bothering to look at him, deepening his frown. “What happ