I don’t have any idea how long I was inside the bathroom, looking at the mirror. I glanced down at my body and that my breast and hips grew wider. I caress my thighs, stroking my stretch marks. I lose touch with my body and now that I have the time to see my skin wholly, it’s making me insecure to go out. I know the quotes about embracing your flaws but I couldn’t help but to notice them. I fondled on my lips, scratching my arms slightly.“God, this is such a torture…” I mumbled, closing my eyes and letting my body lean against the wall. I want to change outfit again but I know Steve wouldn’t let me get out of the hotel suite. He wants me to be confident about myself, to show what I can do, and what my body is for. I understand his concern, but Harry is right, there’s a lot of people out there who has body goals than me.I sighed, opening my eyes when Ethan flickered inside my head. I wondered what his reaction would be if he’s awake? Would he let me wear a bikini? Or not?‘You have s

I covered my mouth, concealing my sobs from exploding while running back to the cottage where Steve was. I didn't look back from the party. I could still recall how they clenched and laughed their ass off while pointing at me. My heart was shattered into pieces, and everything fell apart when Harry was laughing with them, pretending that he didn't know me. I moved my jaw, gritting it tightly while my vision was blurry from the tears. I bit my bottom lip, stopping for a moment to catch my breath. I caressed my chest where my heart was because I couldn't breathe properly. I swallowed the lump in my throat when I saw up ahead the cottage where Steve was sleeping. Steve woke up when I finally reached my destination as if on cue. "Huh? Is it time for breakfast?" he asked, yawning while stretching his whole body when he halted himself, seeing me drenched with tears and beer. Steve jumped off his seat, taking a step forward to look at my situation. "What the fuck happened?" he asked, clenc

Everything was empty. My heart is filled with void, choler, frustration, and every negative emotion that can be mixed. I couldn't even think of what was going to happen to me. Every object around me faded, and all I could think of was Ethan, my home, my family, my everything. I left him alone there. I am in trouble. His life is in danger. We have separated, and I think there's nothing I can do anymore to save this family we are building since everything has been taken from us. Our freedom and our choices. My lips were parted, and I could feel that I was breathing, but the question was, am I alive? Or am I dead, and my body has been functioning on its own? I don't know. I don't want to know. I don't even know where I am. I don't know what are they going to do with me. All I could remember was I was begging Harry to help me, reaching for his shoes. Still, instead, he turned his back on me and walked towards his house, leaving me alone with the authorities that have been haunting us for

“Give it up, Natasha. You can’t use someone to protect you. Can’t you see the damage?”I can perfectly see it. I can perfectly see the trauma, chaos, madness, and everything that can reap one’s soul in front of me. It was grievous. My hands were quivering, and my whole body was insensible on its spot. I slowly took a step closer to Harry, who was flinching, losing a lot of blood. One of his guards ceased me to move, but I didn’t listen. Allen was still saying something, but his voice faded into the background.“H-harry…” I called his name, and I noticed how he opened his eyes, grinning at me while blood was gushing out of the side of his lips. He coughed, and I immediately kneeled beside him, letting his head rest on my lap. I caressed his forehead, droplets of tears were falling on his cheeks. I have to wipe them away.“H-hold on, please….” I begged him, my lips shaping into uncontrollable sobs as I watched him beneath my lashes.“Natasha, surrender yourself if you don’t want to cause

I mumbled a soft curse when I opened my eyes and felt my vision spinning. I tried to sit up straight but felt a large hand guiding me. My eyesight was a bit blurry, so I couldn’t see who it was clearly. I had to rub my eyes gently, and when I saw it was my husband sitting at the edge of the bed, I sighed in relief. I looked around the area and found that we here inside a room. The room was spacious, with white walls and large glass windows.“Hey,” he said, fondling my cheeks carefully. I closed my eyes slightly, resting my cheeks on his palm.“W-what happened?” my voice was hoarse, and luckily Ethan gave me a glass of water he grabbed from the side table. I thank him before taking a gulp. When my thirst was quenched, I gave the glass back to him.“You passed out due to exhaustion. Next time, you need to calm down and don’t over-stress yourself. You fucking have no idea how I panicked earlier.” he sighed in relief, closing his eyes for a while.I suddenly recalled what happened earlier