Deal With The Devil: Till Death Do Us Part

LindsayI love my husband; I mean, there was a time when I did.At times I would get excited over the bare minimum he would do, get excited over him preparing breakfast in bed, and bring home my favorite flowers he would pick up from the florist shop on his way home from work.He was my everything.I have grown to understand that not all good things last, as the sweeter they get, the faster they turn sour. Our relationship was like that, leaving a bitter taste in my mouth that wouldn't go away.My stomach twisted into knots every time I laid my eyes on him. It was exhausting. I had to let go and move on, even though it hurt like hell.So many times I had thought of calling it quits, but I just couldn't; he is a Gunther.I reminded myself I needed the awakening."Till the wheels fall off." I laugh at such fake promises.Certainly, it had fallen off at the very moment I said ‘I do.’ I just never paid attention and deceived myself about how things would get better, convincing myself Enge

LindsayI sat alone waiting for Gunther's family doctor to return with the test result that I had taken an hour ago. I wasn't even excited as I knew it would return negative.This is why I took the test with my doctor so I would know how to be prepared for the lashings I was to receive from the Gunthers; at this point, I wasn't even surprised if they knew the result before I was told.Tomorrow is the late Sir Frederick Gunther’s death anniversary, so that will be the perfect time for them to confront me about the test results."Mrs. Gunther, the test results are ready. I am sorry to have kept you waiting; I needed to see a patient whose mother was panicking," Mr. Sloan explained as he closed the door behind him; he rushed to his seat.Mr. Sloan is the family’s gynecologist and deals with the childbirth of every Gunther. He is around his late sixties or seventies yet still looks strong and agile.When I came to tell him the result, Mr. Sloan looked at me with so much intent; there I co

LindsayWas he playing with me? Does he think I am that dumb? Just because he is a Gunther doesn’t mean he will easily lie to me, and I would just believe it.I had heard the workers talking about it and wanted to confirm it for myself until I heard Engel speaking to his mother; he agreed to look into finding another wife.God, I feel like a fool!Five years, all gone. I had a choice not to go ahead and love him, but I blew it, all because he is charming, and that smile of his, by heavens, it would melt the whole of Antarctica even."Lindsay, is there something wrong? Where did you get such information from?" Engel caught up to me in the room when I tried to undress, he asked."You already said you knew nothing; why then should you be bothered?""Because you are bothered,"I raised my head to meet his eyes, those damn eyes, very innocent-looking, that made me question if I was overreacting; he knows how to play it well, the perfect victim.I knew him better than he knew himself.There

LindsayI latched on to my passport tightly as I waited for my flight to begin boarding. I was extremely desperate and needed to leave this place as soon as possible and just start all over elsewhere, in a brand new place and scenery, and most importantly, away from him.That hope seemed to drift off from me as the airport announcement continued to announce a delay for flights. I had been patient, hoping whatever issue it was would be fixed before my scheduled time.“Attention passengers, we apologize for the inconvenience; because of unforeseen circumstances, we will have to cancel all flights for the remainder of the day. Please proceed to customer service for further assistance and rebooking options.“ The voice crackled over the speakers. I felt defeated seeing all my plans crumble before my very eyes; I had no energy to complain at all.As I was still figuring out what next to do as I left the airport, a trail of cars drove and surrounded the entire place. I needed not to look tw

LindsayI have never loathed a man like I do with Engel, the audacity of this man to force me into a bedroom and confine me, making sure I do not leave. This is why I refused to come, because I knew I would be in enemy territory.I cursed the day I married him; I wish I could turn back the hands of time and fix the things I never saw coming, but was warned off by my sister.There was no way for me to ignore Engel, no matter how hard I tried; he was all up in my face, which is why none of them must find out I am with child; if not, it would be hard for me to leave this hell of a place.I heard the key to unlock the door from outside as it was immediately pushed open; I feigned sleep while the chefs entered and placed my food on the table, taking the one from last night, which I had left untouched.I know it is greedy of me not to think of my baby first, but I needed to do this for him too; if I don’t, if they ever find out, I will have to raise him with less love and care, as I won’t b