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It's been two weeks since the incident occurred and I went back to work. There weren't any threats since. Nor did anyone approach me. Alex was leaving in two days. I was scared to see him go but he had to return to work. He told me he would visit in a couple of weeks.I placed my bag down and walked inside the living room. It was 3:06 pm. What a day at work!"Alex. I'm home." I took off my shoes and placed them on the stand."Alex?" I called as I walked into the bedroom.Oh, he probably went out.As I walked out of the room someone grabbed me by the neck and slammed me against the wall.The man wore a black mask over his face so I couldn't see who it was.One of his hands was wrapped around my neck as he choked me."End of the line." He snarled.I tried to pry his hand away but he didn't budge. The man dipped into his pocket and revealed a gun. You've got to be fucking joking. Tears brimmed in my eyes. So this is it for me? I placed my hand on my stomach.I'm sorry little one.Sudden
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"We barely got to hang out and you're leaving so soon." Vixy sighed."I know but things have been so difficult.""Yeah I can't believe that someone is trying to kill you, that's fucking nuts.""And I didn't even do anything." I frowned."That's just how fucked up people are. They have no chill. When will you be back though?""I'm not sure yet.""You know where to holla at me when you get back. We've gotta hang out.""Yeah definitely.""Here, I made cookies and packed some for ya. Be sure to have a safe flight and take care.""Thanks Vixy." I hugged her and waved as I left the house.It was so nice catching up with her.As I was walking up the street, I saw Jessica. She was talking on the phone with someone. When she saw me she ended the call and walked over."Hey Annette, how have you been?""I've been good. How are you?""Oh I've been great. Damien is taking me out for dinner tonight. We're dating." She smiled.Girl who the fuck cares? Why would I need to know that?"Well that's grea
How to Keep a Husband Chapter 19
"Annette." Was all he said as he stared at me."It's you." He took a step forward and I took a step back."You look so beautiful. You have no idea how much I missed you.""Nathan, what a surprise!" Candace said as she walked outside."Hey Mom, I was just passing through to collect some stuff from the basement.""Oh I see, come in then."Nathan walked past me, our eyes locked as he went inside.I couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe him! The fucking audacity to say he missed me. I still couldn't look at him the same, not after the way he treated me.I closed the door and went upstairs. Why did he of all people have to show up?Then I got a text message from an unknown number.It was just a smiley face and the text that followed stated:"Be careful."What the fuck? Who the hell is doing this shit? I bet it's the same person from New York. But I left so there shouldn't be a problem.I went out on the balcony and took some fresh air. I calmed my mind and allowed myself to relax. This i
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We sat down at the table staring at the mask and the rope.Suddenly, Alex got up and held the ski mask. He carefully observed it and then he pulled a strand of hair from it. One strand of light brown hair."Hand me a napkin, will you?" He asked and I nodded. I went to the kitchen and brought him a napkin.He gently placed the hair in the napkin and wrapped it."I'll send this to my friends in New York. They can get a match. They'll be sure to investigate it. It's a start. I'll also trace where the text is coming from. No pressure.""If you want I can send my hair sample if-"There isn't a strand of light brown hair on your head." I chuckled and he cracked a smile."But that doesn't mean that I didn't plan the entire thing and had someone do the dirty work for me.""I don't think you'd be this sloppy Mr. Detective. You'd have gotten rid of the evidence." "I just want you to see that I'm not guilty.""I knew that you wouldn't do something like that Alex. You're not the type of person.
How to Keep a Husband Chapter 21
It was around 11 am and Alex was at work. Yesterday evening he took me out for dinner to clear my mind.But the picture replayed in my mind. Sending me a picture of my dead mother was taking it too far.That was ridiculous.The message came from Damien's address too. This was too much. Too fucking much.I dialed Damien's number and on the 2nd ring, he answered. I knew Alex said that I shouldn't call him but I was fucking pissed. I needed to vent."Damien, you have some fucking nerve doing that shit!""Doing what Annie?""Sending pictures of my dead mother; sending all these threats through text. Are you kidding me?""Annie I don't know what you're talking about.""Don't play dumb. The messages came from your address.""Annie, I'm not even home. I left and went to Florida 3 days ago. Let me send you my location."Surely enough he was in Florida. What sense does that make?"I don't know who's been sending those messages that are pretty messed up but I wouldn't do that to you, Annie. I t
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Alex loves me.He really loves me.My eyes welled up with tears at his words. I was bursting with joy.Nathan was speechless.He didn't say anything as he walked past me. He stared at me with sorrowful eyes.Alex walked inside, he looked surprised to see me standing there."I'm guessing you heard that?" He chuckled awkwardly."Yes I did." I blushed.Alex walked up to me and engulfed me in a hug."I want to make you happy and I never want to see you stop smiling. I'd do anything for you. These last few months have made me realise how much I care about you and want to be with you. You make me so happy. I love spending time you. You're so sweet and kind. I adore your free spirit and the way you won't settle for any less than you deserve. I love you." When he said those words I completely broke down.To be loved is such a great feeling. It's just as good as giving love."Alex you've been there for me and I can't get over the way you make me feel. You've been there for me through thick and
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A beautiful reflection of myself stared back at me in the mirror. I wore the royal blue bridesmaid's dress Tiffany and I picked out."You look so pretty, Annie." Paige smiled as she fixed her hair."So do you!"We looked amazing.We joined Tiffany in the room she was getting ready in."Woah, you look beyond beautiful," I said when I saw her."Oh my gosh thank you! I was so nervous.""I've been trying to tell her to stop eating so many potato chips before her wedding. It's a bad time for food." Tiffany's mom, Jude sighed."Mom, there's never a bad time for food. Food fixes everything." Tiffany explained and we laughed."It's time to go girls."Tiffany's cousins, Sadie and Melissa were also bridesmaids. They looked so pretty.We arrived at the church and went inside to prepare ourselves. Almost every single one of the guests was there already."There's my favorite girl." Alex hugged me from behind."You look beautiful." He kissed my forehead."Thank you, Alex. You look very handsome." I
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Nathan's POV"What the fuck is this?" I yelled at Evie."I made Mac and cheese, what's wrong with that?" She asked, confusion written on her face."I work my ass off and this is what you give me? Are you serious?""I don't see anything wrong with this. You're being dramatic.""No I'm not. You just fucking suck. Annette would always make me the best dishes. She would prepare delicious food. She even made dessert. Not Mac and cheese from a fucking box.""Why are you acting like this Nathan?""All you do is sit around and waste my money. You live and feed off me like a fucking leech. You quit your job for heaven's sake.""You told me that it was okay to quit my job. Where's all of this coming from all of a sudden?""You can't seem to do anything right Evie. I like my clothes lavender scented. That's what Annie use to wash them with.""Umm, what are you talking about? I did the laundry and you're upset about a scent. A freaking scent Nathan. At this point you're picking a fucking fight."
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