Back up: Powerful force

SASHA’S POV

Getting Roland to understand that I wasn’t the one who harmed his childhood sweetheart was like speaking to a brick.

He didn’t return home after the welcome party and neither did he pick any of my calls or read my messages.

It has been three days now. Three days of being all alone in this wide and vast mansion. Three days of not seeing my husband.

It was literally the worst three days of my life. It hurts a lot because I love Roland so much that even at the expense of my pride, I was still begging him not to divorce me.

The thought of not having him in my life anymore made my stomach churn and filled with dread.

If only Anastasia never came along, would I be living my best life with Roland?

Would he have looked at me differently like he always does with Anastasia?

Many thoughts flooded my mind and tears filled my eyes once more.

My eyes were puffy and red due to tears and even when Nina came for a visit, she was vulnerable because she couldn’t help me in any way.

While I was draped under the duvet, crying my eyes out, I heard the doorbell ring. I dragged myself out of bed, wore sunglasses to hide my puffy eyes and made my way downstairs.

Thinking it was Roland, I rushed towards the entrance door with a wide smile, but upon pushing it open, my smile fell and disappointment replaced my features.

It wasn’t Roland but a delivery boy instead.

“I was told to deliver this to you.” He handed over a file to me and brought out a pen and book. “Please sign.”

I signed the book and the delivery boy went his way, while I returned to the sitting room with trembling hands.

Could it be the divorce papers?

My stomach churned and I swallowed as I slowly unwrapped the file cover and read through the document.

DIVORCE PAPERS!

My hands holding the papers quivered and my throat ran dry instantly while my eyes watered.

I blinked severely, pushing the tears away from clouding my vision, but they fell on the divorce papers instead.

“You…..you can’t do this to me, Roland.” I muttered, my voice trailing off and my lips shaking violently like I caught a cold.

I grabbed my phone and put a call across to him, but it was sent to voicemail instead. He didn’t want to see or hear from me.

I should have signed the divorce papers immediately, but I placed them on the table, went upstairs and got dressed.

I headed towards his company with the divorce file in my hand and upon arrival, his secretary didn’t let me in.

“I’m sorry, Mrs. Conrad, but my Boss told me not to let anyone in, even if you’re the one.”

The secretary struggled to stop me from going into Roland's office, but I was stronger, so I pushed past her and made my way into the office.

I stopped on my track upon seeing the sight in front of me.

Anastasia was seated on my husband’s lap, both kissing intimately.

Only then did I realize that my marriage has no redemption. It has already sunk and couldn’t be saved.

They both broke the kiss. “Why are you here?” Roland snapped, anger flashing in his eyes.

I interrupted his moment with his beloved sweetheart, of course, he was expected to snap at me.

“Here,” I raised the file in my hand, my body trembling as I took a step closer. “I came to give you this.”

Placing the file on the desk, I grabbed a pen and signed the divorce papers. “I’ve signed it.”

I slammed the divorce papers at Anastasia’s body and she yelped. “Roland, how can your Ex-wife be this shameless!” She pouted, hiding her face in the crook of his neck.

“You can’t shame the shameless. She is a shameless woman, hence she has not even an iota of shame!” His jaw ticked in anger. “And also, don’t expect any alimony from me, because I won’t be giving you a dime.”

A bitter chuckle rumbled out of my chest. “ I’ve my own company, you see. I don’t need your alimony.” I said proudly, but they both burst into laughter, making me a bit confused.

“Your company? So you don’t know what has happened to your said company?” Anastasia asked, drawing invincible circles on Roland’s neck.

“What?” I muttered as a sudden fear overwhelmed me.

“Your company has gone down the drain and I bet your investors have pulled out their funds.” She continued. “You see, the guest from the welcome party posted videos of what happened and your company’s stocks plummeted, so your investors pulled out.”

I shook my head, refusing to believe her words. Anastasia is a snake and her words are filled with venomous lies and mischievous intentions, so believing her was like making a fool of myself. “I don’t believe you.”

“And I don’t expect you to believe me either,” she laughed, kissing Roland on his lips. “Thank you for returning the title of ‘Mrs. Conrad’ to me. It is well appreciated.”

Before I could say a word, my phone rang. It was a call from Nina and I wasted no more than a second in picking up the call.

“There’s a big problem, Sasha. The investors are pulling out and our staff are leaving.”

My heart sank and my legs wobbled on the ground.

“Be careful not to fall on your way out!” I could hear the mockery in Anastasia’s voice as I rushed out of Roland’s office, making my way to my company.

Upon arrival, everyone was gone, except Nina, who was waiting for me to return.

“What happened?” I asked, my throat clogged and my voice strained. 

“A video of you hurting Anastasia was uploaded and her fans went all out for her and now, our stocks have plummeted and investors pulled out. The staff also packed up and left.”

My legs couldn’t support my weight any longer, and I fell on the cold ground, unable to breath.

“You have to be strong, Sasha. I suspect your stepmother and stepsister have a hand in this. They coerced the investors into pulling out, while Anastasia did the rest,” Nina explained. “They went all out to ruin you.”

“My stepmother and stepsister? Haven’t they done enough by taking all my grandfather’s possessions from me? Why?” I wailed, uncontrollable tears leaving my already puffy eyes.

“I don’t know, Sasha, but all I have to say is; be strong and bounce back up.” Nina encouraged me.

“I will get my revenge, I promise.” Wiping the tears from my eyes, I rose to my feet, my gaze filled with sudden determination and vengeance. “But to get my revenge, I need a backup. A powerful force.”