Erica's POV
"Erica, don't mind his words; oh yes, why don't we go to your room? You know, I myself decorated it," she stated, trying to lighten up the tense mood.
"My room," I said in confusion.
"What's that confusion look for? Oh, don't tell me you were thinking that you were going to stay with Richard," Aunt asked teasingly.
"N-no, aunt, no, aunt what made you think of that? I Just thought of that...." I tried to say something but kept on stammering.
Actually, aunt read my face. I was thinking that we might stay in one room, but I felt relief when aunt informed me that we aren't going to stay in a room together because what he called me earlier and what had happened, his word is still running through my nerves. To think about it, I never in my life got frustrated, but I don't know what is really happening to me. I felt like when my so-called husband or already-husband said those things about me, my blood got boiled up.
Outdated my foot, how dare he call me that my fashion sense is not that outdated? Who is he to judge my fashion sense? You rich spoil man. I was then cut off from my thoughts when aunt Corey called, "Erica, come let's go up to see your new room," she said smilingly.
"Okay, aunt, I answered before both of us went up to the second floor.
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Richard's POV
I entered my room after meeting with my not-so-gorgeous beautiful so-called wife. What does she think of herself coming from God knows where? Oh damn, why am I thinking about her? She ain't my type, nor will she be. Then my phone rang, which interrupted my thoughts, and I checked the caller ID, and it was my friend Samuel, so I received it.
"Hey, dude, what up?" I asked.
"Hey, are you coming to the party or not? Your so-called girlfriends are asking about you. If you are coming, you better get your a*s right here or else I won't be able to handle them," he yells.
"Okay, I'll be there in a minute," I said, and I hung up.
I took a quick shower, got dressed, and went away to the party. It took me only twenty minutes to reach Samuel's place. The party was going on inside with loud music. As I entered his house, I was dragged in by Samuel.
"Hey man, slow down!" I said.
"Slow down my foot. I told Jimmy it was boys night, but he invited those idiots as well," he said, pointing his finger toward some college bitches who were sitting on the couch, all drunk.
"Where is Jimmy now?" I asked.
"He was just...." Samuel was cut off when Jimmy came and said, "Hey dude, you made it. You like my friend party. I invited those chicks as well." He slurred out, but he does know how to handle himself even if he is drunk.
"Yes, we know that, and you are driving them home all by yourself now," Samuel said sternly.
Actually, Samuel is a gentleman type of guy, unlike me, who is just the opposite, and he is talking about those girls even though he spoke sternly to Jimmy about taking them to their houses, but at the end, he will be the one who will be dropping those girls off at their places.
"Okay, okay, I will, but let me enjoy myself. Here, here dude, have some of this," Jimmy said while handing me a glass of beer.
"Thanks man, I really needed that badly," I said before taking the beer from his hand.
"Man, did you see the so-called wife of yours? I bet she is beautiful," Jimmy asked. Just as he asked that, I was pissed off again before I replied, "Beautiful my foot, she is more like a rag girl," and I took a sip of my beer.
Then Marissa, the college diva, and my ex came, and she asked, "Who is the rag?"
"Richard so called to be wife," Jimmy replied.
"So your so-called wife is here?" she asked again.
"Yes, and I am really pissed off when mom introduces me to that bitch," I answered before downing the beer.
"Don't you worry, man, I think she will be someone who will change your life in the future as well," Samuel said.
"Hell with the future, I am never going to live with her," I yell at him.
"Beside the fact that she is way too outdated and out of my league, if you guys saw her, you would want to burry your head inside the earth," I said with a smirk.
"Dude, is she that ugly or what?" Jimmy asked with a smile.
"Yeah, she is. Oh, oh don't want to talk about it anymore. Let's just change the topic," I said.
Marissa also agreed with me, and she said, "Yeah, forget that girl, cheers guys," and we all toasted our glasses.
As I was drinking, Marissa suddenly said, "Hey guys, I've got an idea".
"What kind of idea?" I inquired.
"Richard, you said that she is not your match, right?" she asked.
"Yes!!!" I replied
She didn't say anything and smiled, staring at me.
"What??" I asked.
"It's our last year; why don't we have some fun with her if it's fine with you?" she asked me with the same evil smile, and I know exactly what she was thinking.
"No guys, it's a bad idea." Samuel denied the idea, but Jimmy cut him off, and he excitedly said, "Yes, bring it on. Come on, Richard, just say yes. It will be fun to watch her get bullied."
After much thought, I finally gave my answer: "Let's have some fun with her." I answered with a smirk.
Erica's POVToday, my new independent life began: no more threatening, no more physical abuse, no more being scared of stepping outside. Now I am "freeeeeee, woooow, yeaaaah, I am independent," I said while jumping on my bed.I was so lost in my own world until I felt a pain on my back. As I turned around to see what hit me, I saw my hair brush on my bed, and it was thrown by none other than Richard. That bastard was standing in front of my door with his arm crossed over his chest."Why did you hit me?" I asked, rubbing my back."Shut your annoying girly mouth; I can't sleep because of your ugly voice," he stated."What do you mean by that? And it's already morning, so it's my wish I can do anything, and hey, who are you to shut me up?" I asked."I am the owner's son, I mean, the next owner of this house..." he said."You are only the next, not the present, so I don't need to listen to you," I replied to him."What? You won't what?" he asked with anger in his tone."I said I wouldn't
Erica's POV~~~I stood firm at my place as I began to think what should I do ,now. I was feeling scared and uneasy from inside but my inner self on the other side told me that I shouldn't give in to them even if they are my senior ,I should never show my weakness nor fear towards them,so I manage myself and raise my head up to face them."I am not going to sleep nor be your slaves,why don't you go and pick someone else ,whom you guys think is capable of doing your work but not me,"I glare at each of them before continuing,"and don't you guys ever threaten me,now please excuse me ,I have class to attend "I state sternly and push pass them and went away for my class.I made my way to my class and there, I meet a girl name Emma,she is a tomboy ,sit like a boy ,dress like a boy and everything like a boy but she is good to hang out. Though we just meet,we click in together now she is my first friend,that I ever had in my oass 13years.Time flew by quickly and the class was over for the day
Samuel POV~~~Me and Jimmy were waiting for Richard because Richard called us up a while ago and told us that he is bringing her wife as well since his mother insisted. We were waiting for them outside the mall then after twenty minutes they reached."hey Richard "Jimmy yell out."hey"Richard replied as he approach us.And I am dumbstruck when I saw the girl behind him because I wasn't there when our gang bullied her yesterday.I was surprise when I saw her,now,she was a beauty, unlike what Richard had explain to us last time at the party. Who will bully such a beauty .I was cut off from my thought when she all sudden yell..,"you!!! what are you doing ,here??""hey,yo mrs of Richard "Jimmy said with a big smile form on his face."why won't he be here,he is my friend,you stupid??"Richard snarled at her,"and you can go there and shop and yes, meet us here after one hour""but I don't know which way should I go,oh ,yes you guys can get yours then lets go together for mi....ne..."she said
Erica's POV**~~~We arrived at the club ,and I was almost out of breath when I saw tones of people ,some were drinking,some were dancing like crazy people, rubbing each other,kissing and some just stood at the side talking with their friends.WOW!!!!never knew that such place exist ,it seems fun but the only problem is the sound of loud music,its like my ear is about to blow,oh God!!!!but I just stood there alone because Richard told me that he and his friends need to go meet their other friends but that lasted,until someone came and said,"excuse me,you are Richard 's fiance or wif...e".she whispered towards the end."ye-yes"I replied ."oh great,is Richard here as well??"she asked me again before taking a sip of her wine."yes he is but you ar....e"I asked her back again,not knowing who really she is."oh I am sorry myself Marissa ,Richard friend and classmate,"she answer with a smile."Erica "I said while looking around for Richard."are you looking for Richard ,as well??"she aske
Erica's POV**~~~Just as I came out,I didn't care for anything and began to run as fast as possible trying to get away from all those people who called me by vulgar names and someone I never expected to go this far. Running for almost about thirty minutes ,I stopped and began to look around until when I realized."I am lost".Thousands and thousands of questions pop up inside my head ,Where is this place?,Why am I here,Why did I ran away?,how will I go home?,which direction should I take ?When can I be there?oh!!God help me!!!And I began to walk around the street ,not knowing where I was going .I did tried to ask the people around where this place was and which way should I take if I wanted to reach my destination and some did told me about the way but I got lost of the track .After searching for almost three hours ,I couldn't find any route and the worst part is I kept my phone at home .And I am really weak in memorizing the numbers .It was getting dark and yet still I couldn't fin
Richard's POVAfter what dad and mom told ,I couldn't sleep because of the thought of staying under one roof,I am going to die if I stay together with her even only for a minute but ...because of this 'but' I have to and there is a reason. And even now we are together in the car going to college.The drive was silent until we make our way inside and as we were walking silently, Jimmy pop out from nowhere and he said "good morning love birds oops sorry I mean newly married couple.""good morning and one more thing we aren't married yet nor love birds"I said with a grits ."okay,dude got it and you mind if I have some fun with her"he asked with a smile on his face and one of his arm around my neck.Before I answer ,I don't know why but something inside me told me to look at her before I answer,I glance at her ,she was just standing there,her big green eyes were staring at me and waiting for my answer.I diverted my attention back to Jimmy and said "you can do whatever you want ,she does
Erica 's POV**~~~I was dumbstruck ,when I saw them cuddling and kissing,I can't believe my eyes,my man is kissing some other girl,I can't believed it and I felt a sting in my heart. I just stood there staring at them until I spoke up,"Richard"They both stop and turn around only to see me standing there and he said "yeah,do you need anything ?""who is she baby?"she asked before placing a kiss on his cheek."she ,she is nobody"he said while grabbing her waist."you ,do you need anything ?if you don't then ,would you mine?""umm...."I said "excuse us will you ,you bitch and please knock before you open others car"she said in harsh tone.I didn't say anything and walk away from the car and soon they closed the door and began to continue what they were doing before. I just stood their to let them finished what they are doing ,then someone came and touch my shoulder. I turn around and saw Samuel ."oh hey"I said with a smile."what are you doing here?"he asked."nothing"I replied with
Richard's POV***"I-I Love you..."she said while wiping her tears from her cheeks.I didn't say anything and just stood there staring at her,waiting for her to calm herself. Then when she seem to relax ,I asked,"would you mind explaining to me about what you said earlier??"I went and sat down on the couch ,cross my legs and waiting for her to answer .She glance at me ,and then stare at the floor ,playing with the tip of her top with her little fingers."so tell me"I demand while crossing my hands over my chest.And there she said,"I ....I had be-been in lo-love wi-with yo-u since that day we me-meet at your parents place,I mean your pla-ce.."she stated while stammering in every word she speaks.I just gave her a death glare,which made her to take a step back,"I -I ....no,I don't expect you to love me back tha-t's my feelings for you,I don't need you to..."before she could complete I cut her off in between "yeah,you are right ,don't expect me to fall in love with you because we aren