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Cravings T W E L V E
Seth drove for a while, my phone rang several and every call was from Michael, “Aren’t you going to pick it?” Seth asked as he looked at me from the rear view mirror, “It has been ringing,”“None of your business,” I said bluntly, turning off my phone completely and dumping it on my side. Seth has been mouthy since I asked for his help, an help that I shouldn’t have to ask for, at least I shut him up now.Since he spoke earlier, Seth said nothing again, which gave me time to reflect on a lot of things as I looked out the window. We went around the same place for about four hours, and the sky had gotten darker before he made a final stop. He was still quiet when he dropped me off at a club and came out of the car.I was still in shock as he pulled out a lighter and lit his cigarette. I immediately got out of the Car and went all bonkers on him. “Did I tell you to stop?”…He opened his palms to me, revealing the key in it. This was Seth subtle way of telling me to go drive myself, of co
Cravings T H I R T E E N
Louisa’s tone was low and a bit shaky, was she afraid that I had seen her in a club, that can’t be the problem because Brianna ex husband, Miles, actually has a club of his own which he makes profit from and spends an alarming amount of time away from her those times they were married.I stilled myself as I answered back, “How are you, Louisa?”“I am healthy and doing well, what about you?” Louisa continued.I was bored of this as I snapped, “Cut to the chase Louisa, what do you want?” the tone of my voice changed, even I think Seth noticed as he eyed me through the mirror.“Right, there is no need for all of that. What were you doing at the club? I know you were there,” Louisa laid down in a serious tone.“Do I have any reason not to be at the club? Or you think I can’t have fun,” I retorted harshly.“That is not the problem. The problem here is what did you see?” Louisa voice said in a crack, she cleared her throat acting as if everything is alright.I know something was up form the
Cravings F O U R T E E N
The following morning, Michael and I reconciled, and we decided to have a whole family breakfast together with our children before they headed for school. “I told you they fought,” Carmela murmured as took a bite out of her toast.I pretended like I didn’t hear her and continued with the breakfast, I was doing so much to impress her but she was bent on not accepting anything that I did.“Leo…” I called my precious baby who was reading his book on the table, “Please can you drop the book, you can do it after, I won’t bat an eye if you were to fail one subject, you are not a thing that I should brag to my friends about, you are my son and I wouldn’t mind if you enjoy life like every other children your age, you only have the teenage life once,” I said referencing the statement my beloved daughter made last night.Carmela scrunched her nose as she tried to mimic silently.“I will be heading somewhere, would you like me to drop you off at school?” I asked.“We have our Cars, Mom, you don’
Cravings F I F T E E N
Immediately I stepped out of my car. I had spotted Daniella sitting at the side of the transparent glass. I waved at her so she would recognize my presence before I waled into the coffee parlor after ensuring Seth stayed at the car. He hardly cared to follow me anyway.The entire Coffee parlor was empty except for Daniella and the workers. I had booked the place myself, surely I didn’t want anyone in listening on our conversation because I can’t confirm things will go perfect as planned in my hand.As I came to her, I noticed the bruises on her body along with the bandages; it was clear that she was indeed at the hospital. Michael went too far.“Daniella…” I called.“You must be Mrs. Thatcher, I mean… have your seat,” Daniella pointed at the empty seat opposite her like I didn’t see it before. “Uhm… I met the entire place empty,” her voice was less audible and shaky.For someone who was so daring to entire my DMs with threats to scare, she does seem weak in person. Handling her won’t
Cravings S I X T E E N
I got out of my bed wondering what it was as Brianna’s line quickly cut off, probably due to bad connections but it was surely bad timing. My head kept pondering if it was a good thing or a bad thing.No matter how I try to think positively, I end up with negative thoughts.I received another call but this time from my very own mother, not much needs to be said, this was a bad thing. My mum will never call me unless something horrible has occurred, likewise my father, I couldn’t pick up, so I left it to ring.Michael was to travel today and was staying at our hotel. I wonder if he has left already.I finally summoned up the courage to check out everything that got people constantly calling me.It was bizarre.“The Thatcher Family under crisis as the perfect family that is much to the envy of others faces criticism following an intel about the family dark foundation of which it is laid upon,” I read out, I scrolled through the trendy topic of today and my family dominated top five of t
Cravings S E V E N T E E N
The next couple of days were filled with so much stress that I tried reaching out to Daniella to debunk the rumor while following Michael to attend all of our media houses for an interview, doing my best to convince the world that we were indeed in a good situation and that all of these were just lies.It was easier to defend these lies because the evidence flying around was blurred, if they were brave enough why didn’t they show my husband's face? I laid down this question at each interview we went and everyone seemed to applaud us.At the end of the day, everything did turn out well, this incident gave publicity to my husband’s campaign, good or bad, publicity is publicity.I received a phone call on the day of my last interview, which we were going to do with my kids. I felt apologetic that I had to drag them along.The interviewer started, “How do you feel now that the account who has shared the false information has come out to apologize?”I was surprised at this as I looked in M
Cravings E I G H T E E N
Time went by as it came; everything had gotten better now that we were vindicated. I had gotten a lot better, but I felt myself change. I became overly protective, having my eyes and ears on every business that concerned Michael and my kids. One has to be wary of any attack.Louisa came to visit today, and it is clear why.She was still hooked on me doing a favor for her son by allowing Leo to tutor him; at least she was patient enough to wait this long after I had pushed our meeting several times.Her son Rocky was with her, and they both sat in the living room, waiting for me to join them. As I headed in their direction, Seth had walked into the house, and I began having flashbacks about the hurtful things I said to him a week ago. I have been so busy that I rarely needed him, and with Michael forcing this joint family thing down my throat, Seth wasn’t that useful.“S—” I felt my lips move, wanting to call him back, but I stopped myself from doing so. I didn’t regret the things I sa
Cravings N I N E T E E N
“You seem to hate not having to smoke, even though I have warned you not to." I walked directly to Seth's position. I had been in my room ever since watching him, and since I lacked anything worth doing, I decided, Why don’t I go confront him? It might be fun, and he might have also forgotten the way I had treated him.Seth calmly greeted me the moment he saw me approaching him. “Sorry, ma'am, I couldn’t help myself,” he said, puffing the cigar in front of me even as I was only just playing around; I mean, he wouldn’t have known that.I was shocked at his sudden change in demeanor. He made sure to keep a safe distance and offered the respect that I asked for.I should make amends; I don’t entirely dislike him. If for anything, he is the only driver I have had who has been able to withstand me and my tantrums. Others would have just taken their bags and left, but he stayed, which is quite remarkable.Or maybe I shouldn't... It is best if he continues to treat me as superior.Seth turne
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