Shock

Crystal's POV

'Why does Eric love this type of dress? Where does he even get them from? The slums?' I hissed as I threw the dress on the floor. Karen picked it up and put it on the bed.

Eric loved his women dressed in revealing clothes. It was none of my business until he started making me wear rags, all in the name of fashion.

'If you don't mind. I might have a dress you would love' Karen said shrugging

'Really?' I asked wondering where Karen could get a dress that was worthy of the Conners end of the year party from

'Yes. If you wouldn't mind' Karen said and I asked her to go bring it

I did not want to go to the party. Especially since Eric was taking his girlfriend with him. I wouldn't have known about his intention to take her to the party if he had not made the call in the car on our way from dinner with his family.

He had received the call and almost got us killed in the process, but thankfully enough, the other driver had been smart enough to apply the break sooner, else we would both be dead or in the hospital as a result of a freak accident that could have been avoided if he had been paying attention to the road.

That day, I had got out of the car in anger when we got home and marched Indoors, fuming. Eric didn't allow me to go far before he pulled me and I would have fallen if not because of the chair that was close to me

'How dare you bang my car door like that ' He had shouted at me

'Your car door? Is that what is important to you right now? You almost got us killed just because you couldn't wait to talk to your fucking girlfriend. You are such a shameless man, Eric. You disgust me' I screamed at him.

It was true that I had been afraid of him all along but him trying to get me killed was a deal breaker for me.

'How dare you talk to me like that ?' Eric said then walked to me and held my jaw. He tightened his hold on my jaw so hard that I groaned in pain.

'Leave me alone Eric. You are hurting me' I said

'And if I don't? Listen to me you little nobody. If you ever speak to me like that again, I will make you regret the day you were born' Eric said and shoved me into a chair.

Since I was thrown in the chair, I had to adjust myself quickly before my panties were on display for him to see. Eric turned and would have gone upstairs but I wasn't done with him yet

'Since your girlfriend is coming with you, you won't be needing me at the party anymore' I said

'What did you say?' Eric asked and walked back to me

'I said since you invited your girlfriend already you and your family can introduce her to your guest and I can stay at home ' I said half expecting him to slap me

'You dimwit,' Eric said, then pulled me up from the chair by my arm. It hurt but I didn't whimper like he wanted ' You are going to that party or you can kiss your sickness-riddled grandmother goodbye forever' Eric said then shoved me back into the chair

'I don't want to be your wife anymore Eric. I want a divorce ' I said as he took the stairs again

'The only divorce you are going to get is the type that will destroy you' Eric said and I raised my head to him I shock

'What are you you sa saying?' I stammered

'There is no need to stammer Crystal. There are more than one million men out there who are ready to testify to the fact that you have been sleeping with them. If you try to get a divorce, I will bring them forward. You know what that means? It means I will get people's sympathy and you will not be able to hold your head up anywhere in this country' Eric said smiling smugly

'You are wicked and evil, Eric' I said as tears flowed down my face

'I will get you a dress for the party and you must be a good girl and turn up. Else, consider your life in shambles and your grandmother straight to the grave,' Eric said, then started singing a dirge as he went upstairs.

I sat there and cried until Karen came with her soothing personality to lead me to my room. I had not removed my clothes that night and cried myself to sleep.

Karen opening the door brought my mind out of my reverie. I had not seen Eric since that night. He had made sure to avoid me and I liked it that way. I wouldn't have heard from him if not for the dress he dropped with Karen.

'This is the dress' Karen said as she dropped it on the bed. It was in a package, showing that it was still new and unused.

I took the dress out of the box and I would have cried if I were alone. It looked so beautiful with crystal attached to every part of it. It looked like something that belonged in a palace with a queen or princess and it was also in my favorite color, blue.

'Where did you get this from, Karen' I asked unable to hide my bewilderment

'There is a lot we will discuss about the dress, but first, you need to get dressed. We are already running behind time. The driver will be here soon and sir Eric will be displeased if you arrive late' Karen said

'The dinner color is red but I don't care. Get me in this dress, Karen, it is so beautiful. I promise to take care of it and return it in one piece ' I said smiling happily

'Don't worry about returning it. I was never going to use it anyway,' Karen said smiling, but I intended to find out who gave her the dress when I returned.

When the driver Eric had sent arrived, I was ready. I got into the car and Karen waved goodbye. I wasn't happy about going, but Karen and the dress improved my mood.

When I got to the venue, the place was already filled with different people. The paparazzi were outside with cameras flashing everywhere. I walked the red carpet alone because Eric had not seen it to meet me outside.

When I got into the venue, I stuck out like a sore thumb. I saw the way people turned to look at me but I didn't care. I knew their stare was because I was wearing a blue dress in the multitude that wore red.

'Who do we have here? The unwanted wife. You know you should write a book with your life story, you know,' Adele Eric's girlfriend said from behind me.

'Hi' I said to her and turned away

'Is it not enough that no one wants you here? Your being here today is like we all forcing ourselves to endure your presence and yet you can't have the decency to adhere to the color code' CC Eric's sister said as she came to join us

I rolled my eyes. Now the vultures were circling, and I wondered where the biggest vulture was, and I wondered how many seconds it was going to take Eric to come read me the riot act.

'You this silly nitwit. Didn't I warn you about doing anything to drag the name of the family in the mud' Eric's mother fumed as she eyed me from head to toe like I was some trash from hell.

'Wearing a different color is not dragging the name of the family in the mud, Mum' I said rolling my eyes

'Will. you keep quiet this minute, you idiot.' Eric's mum was livid.

'How dare you talk to my mum like that Crystal? Are you crazy? Eric asked sounding as if I just insulted his mum

'I didn't say anything out of the ordinary Eric. Your mum was being dramatic' I said raising my voice

'You will lower your voice this minute, you fool. Do you want to embarrass this family?' Eric's mum said

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'I can Just leave. I didn't want to come in the first place. You have your sex toy here. Why not present her as your wife for tonight?' I said starring Eric right in the eyes. I was tired of their insults and manipulations.

'I will gladly be his wife fool. Walk out and see what happens,' Adele said, smiling triumphantly.

I took in deep breaths and looked Eric right in the eyes before I said 'You know what? I am tired of pretending and enduring your rubbish. I want a divorce, Eric'

'What did you say?' Eric asked looking around and glaring at the few people who heard me and were now looking at us

'I said I want a divorce. I do not care what happens anymore' I said

Eric muttered a curse under his breath, then pulled my hand and started to drag me towards one of the exits. We came to a garden and he stopped then faced me with blazing eyes

'I told you the only type of divorce I will grant you is the one that will destroy you. Do you think I am joking?' Eric was almost screaming in my face

'And do I look like I care? I just want it to leave'

'You... Mr Saint Clair ' Eric stopped talking suddenly and looked at the door we came out from

'I am sorry did I interrupt anything?' ' A voice said from behind me and a shiver ran down my spine

I turned to see the person and I froze. Can it be?

'Mi Mi Midas' I stammered

'Yes ma'am. I am Midas and you must be ....' Midas said smiling and waiting for the introduction

'She is my wife' Eric said

'Oh, I see! It is a pleasure to meet you Mrs Conner' Midas said smiling beautifully but he looked different from the person I know

What was going on? There was no indication in Midas'eyes that he knew who I was. Could it be...?