HAZELI sat in my guest room drinking. I knew the alcohol would not help me get rid of my pain in my heart but I hoped it would make me forget for a while.I had to send Miranda away when she came into the room. Didn't she understand when I said I needed space?I kept recalling how Florence said Miranda went to Collins' bed because he was the love of her life. I didn't want to be this way but I couldn't help myself.I didn't know if it was my ego or my heart that had been broken, but I felt miserable. I couldn't blame Miranda, it was not her decision to marry me in the first place.Ever since Collins appeared, I kept remembering how she had told me back then that she was in love with someone else. No doubt it was Collins, so how could I not feel hurt? I had a strong desire to kick everyone out of my house and try to fix things between Miranda and me. They were being unnecessarily noisy anyways.However, it was easier said than done. I had given my consent for them to come because my m
MIRANDAWhen I arrived home, I stood outside, staring at the door. My family had not decorated the house yet, which meant I was in time for part of the fun.I took in deep breaths, trying to calm my mind. I didn't want to show any weakness or sadness before my mom because I knew it would break her heart.I knocked on the door and my big brother opened it."Miranda!" He exclaimed.My mom who heard his voice ran out of her bedroom and came to me. She stared at me in surprise and I pushed my brother out of the way and hugged her."My baby, why didn't you tell me you were coming?" She asked."Bring in her luggage," she ordered my brother when she noticed my box outside."You do know I'm her senior, right?" My brother reminded my mom who glared at him.He took my box into my room while my mom led me to the couch and sat beside me.She caressed my face as she beamed, "Wow! Look at your glowing skin and your branded clothes. You look so sophisticated now.What about your husband? Did he brin
HAZELThe moment I introduced myself, Miranda's mother frowned. It seemed as though she was about to go out because she was all dressed up."What do you want from Miranda?" She asked impatiently and I gulped, finding myself at a loss for words in front of a woman whose mannerisms were exactly like my wife's.""Brother-in-law!" A voice suddenly exclaimed and the door was opened fully as a young man I presumed to be Miranda's brother hugged me.I felt very uncomfortable but could not afford to push him away as he seemed to be on my side.When he took a step back, I got a closer look at him and recognized his face. "You must be Terrence!" I remarked.He nodded enthusiastically, "Yes!"Miranda's mum turned and headed back into the house."Mom, can I come in?"I asked and she turned and nodded.As she sat down, I walked into the house and sat down as well. It was the first time I entered Miranda's family house.I felt very bad that I had been married to Miranda for a while, yet they lived
HAZELI smiled awkwardly, "What I mean is that I really want to see Miranda. I won't be able to taste even water until I have seen her.""I know where she is," Terrence blurted. "If you want, I can take you to your wife."I smiled at him, "I would really love that. Thank you.""She's not at home right now, so...come with me." Once Terrence got to his feet, I stood up as well and told Miranda's mom that I would be back.I began to stroll with Terrence who told me that Miranda was sitting alone in a garden not far from where we were.As we got closer to the garden, he said to me, "Do not worry, brother-in-law. If Miranda gives you a hard time, I will yell at her, and trust me, it will reset her brain."I turned, stood in front of him, and warned, "Listen, Terrence; No one is allowed to yell at my wife, not even you."He raised his hands, "Okay, boss. I was just kidding."I smiled, "I really like you, Terrence."He smiled back and I realized he had the same eyes as Miranda.We entered th
MIRANDA It felt like a dream. Hazel had really come after me and wanted me back. However, I could not give in to him so easily.I had convinced myself that he did not love me enough and that was why I had been strong enough to walk away from him. Now I had to make him realize how wrongly he treated me. "Let me go!" I exclaimed forcing myself out of his arms."You have lost the right to hold me now, Hazel and I can't trust your words. You just said you can't live without me but you were doing perfectly fine while ignoring me and telling me to give you space.Do you have any idea how much pain my heart was in? I wanted us to work together as a team. I told you so many times that I loved you but you doubted me. It was easier to believe the words of your sister and aunt who kept telling you that I was lying to you. So what's the point?Go be with the people you trust. Give them all your love because I believe that when you love someone, you talk things out with them and not demand for
MIRANDA "Do you want to deny it?" I asked Hazel. "Last night, I went to the guest room where you moved into because I wanted us to talk, but you sent me away. However, Shayla told me she would prove to me that I was just a loser. She went into the guest room to meet you and locked the door from inside. I waited for about an hour and when she came out, she looked exhausted, and she was naked too. She was holding her bra and panties in her hands and according to her words, *I didn't think Hazel still had it in him.....you know....after being with a child like you. Anyway, it was quite intense in there with multiple orgasms. I finally got my man back, darling. This is the happiest day of my life.* It was all thanks to you that last night was the happiest day of Shayla's life. Why are you now feigning surprise?" He scoffed, "You are deliberately pulling my legs right? Miranda, if this is meant to be a joke, then I don't find it funny." "Cut out the act," I snapped. "Wasn't Shay
MIRANDAHazel seemed pleased with Terrence's presence even though he knew the latter had been spying on us."Congratulations to both of you," he beamed."What for?" I asked him.He smiled and pinched my arm, "Don't ask such silly questions, dear. I never congratulated you after you got married because I didn't get to meet your husband back then. Now that I've seen you both so happy, what's so wrong in congratulating you?"I knew what Terrence was trying to do, and it was obvious that Hazel knew too. Why couldn't he realize I was trying to stop him from making a fool of himself?"When we arrived home, my mom had left to be with my dad at the hospital. I went into the kitchen and began to make dinner while Hazel and Terrence spent time talking, with Terrence sharing his dreams with Hazel.When I was done with dinner, we all ate together and afterward, Terrence washed the plates while Hazel and I went into my bedroom.He looked around the room and asked, "I just want to confirm; We're sl
MIRANDA "There's a problem in my company," Hazel explained. "At first glance, it seems like a small problem but in reality, someone is attacking my company. It must be an enemy." I gasped, "Really? What will you do now? Will you go back to take care of it?" He held my shoulders, "Stop worrying, baby. It's not something I need to travel for. Besides, I made a promise to you and I'm going to fulfill it come what may." "Are you sure about this?" I asked. He smiled and pinched my nose, "Stop worrying so much. Don't you know what your husband is capable of? Come on, let's go to bed." He led me back into the room and held me in his arms until I became sleepy. As I lay on the bed, he got up and entered the bathroom to bathe. I felt his weight on the bed when he came back, and moved closer to him, hugging him until I drifted completely to sleep. When I opened my eyes in the morning, Hazel was not in the bed. I entered the bathroom and began to brush my teeth when I heard my bro