I knew what I had to do now. I wanted Alex to feel better. I wanted him to know that he could trust me with his feelings and emotions. The morning of the anniversary, I woke up before Alex and collected a bouquet of fresh, beautiful flowers I had ordered. Ruth said that Alex would always buy Brianna pink carnations. Those were her favorite flowers. The night before, I had already prepared a picnic basket. Then I went and added a few more things this morning. When I arrived home, Alex had already taken a shower and was eating the breakfast I had made before I left. “Good morning, Annie,” he said.“Good morning Alex.”“Where did you go?” He asked. “I got these,” I showed him a bouquet of flowers and his eyes widened. “Annie……what are you doing?” He avoided eye contact and dropped his fork. “I’m here with you. I want you to talk to me. This time around is a little tougher but I want to be here for you. Please let me in. It’s not always okay to handle these things alone. Trust me.”
Annette's POV"Oh yeah! Right there, baby!" I moaned as Nathan's thrusts deepened.He held on to my waist as he slammed into me. My eyes rolled back into my head as a wave of pleasure washed over my body. I screamed, gripping the sheets as we came together.I panted as Nathan got off the bed and made his way to the bathroom."That was great." I sang happily as I rolled over on the bed."Do you want me to join you?" I asked but received no response, and in a moment I heard the shower turn on.A frown graced my features as I sat up on the bed. This wasn't the first time this happened, nor was it the third, fourth, or even fifth. This started happening very often to me. We would have sex, and then Nathan would not speak to me after like he normally would. It bothered me deeply. Was there something wrong with our relationship? When did it get this bad?I stared at the curtains and thought to myself."Marriage is a blessing, and love is a luxury." Those were the words of my late mother, an
Annette's POVThere Nathan was, sitting with some woman, laughing and seemingly having a good time.I cleared my throat and took a step forward."Hi darling. You're home early. " I said as I approached him."Oh Annette. This is my client, Evie Jones. Evie this is my wife, Annette. " Nathan said, and I forced a smile as I shook her hand."It's very nice to meet you, Annette." She smiled."It's nice to meet you as well.""Well, I should probably get going. We were just wrapping up. I will call you tomorrow." She said as she grabbed her purse."Sure, let me walk you out." Nathan offered, and she smiled."Oh, what a gentleman! You're very lucky. " She winked at me."Yes, I know." I faked a laugh, and he walked her out.While they did that, I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for us. I had to get my mind off things with Nathan. I knew the woman was just a client, but that made me feel insecure.I heard Nathan walk into the kitchen as I was washing the vegetables. He walked over to the
"Annette." He started as he touched my face."Nathan, please. I don't want to do this right now." I whispered softly.He leaned in closer to me and gently glided his lips over mine."Nathan stop! I can't do this." I pushed past him and went into the room.I gathered my clothes and went downstairs to the guest room. When I was done, I went to the kitchen, where Nathan was already eating.He gestured for me to sit down, and I did. Then I began eating the plate of waffles that was in front of me.We ate in complete silence; neither of us made an attempt to speak.After I was finished eating, I took up my plate and was about to carry it to the sink when Nathan stopped me."Annette, I am-Suddenly, his phone rang, cutting him off from what he was about to say."You should get that." I said as I placed the plate in the sink and washed it.When I was done, I realized Nathan had already left the room.This is going to be a long day.Soon enough, it was evening, and I was getting dressed for t
"Here's your lunch, darling." I said as I gave it to him at the door."Thank you, baby." He leaned down and kissed my lips."You're welcome. I hope you have a great day at work.""I will, and I will see you later, Mrs. Taylor. I have a surprise for you.""Oh, I can't wait to see what it is."When he was gone, I decided to do some cleaning.I came across our wedding photo. I remember that day like it was yesterday.I wore a beautiful white dress, and Nathan, oh, was he perfect! I married the man of my dreams, and in that moment, I knew I had made the right choice.Nowadays, I feel like there's something wrong between us. I was scared to lose Nathan.When I was done cleaning, I bit my lip as I contemplated what I should do.After deciding, I called Alexander, Nathan's cousin.We agreed to meet at Starbucks in 15 minutes.When I arrived, he was already sitting there waiting for me."Hey Alex." I smiled as I sat down."Hi Annie. What's the problem? You sounded distressed.""Well, you're a
I sat in the living room of my home. It didn't feel like home anymore. I was so frustrated and annoyed. Night had fallen and Nathan wasn't in sight.Evie Jones huh? Evie Nathalia Jones. That woman he brought to our home and introduced her as his client. Apparently, she worked at an insurance company.Well fuck!Suddenly, the door swung open and Nathan walked in. He had his suitcase in his hand and he placed his keys on the table as our eyes locked."Oh hey baby, you're still up." He said as he looked at me."Mhm." I hummed in response."You don't have to wait up for me. I told you that.""Oh? Is that so?" I spoke boredly as he walked over to me."Yes. I've been working late these days. Did you make dinner?""No, I didn't." I replied."Huh? I'm starving. That's so unlike you. Were you busy? I guess I'll just make something then.""I wasn't busy." I stated and he stared at me confused."You weren't? Baby is something wrong?" He asked."Well, yesterday was a pretty important day for me,
I sat in the salon as Sheila surveyed my hair."Your hair is healthy and we would be able to dye it. But first we're gonna bleach it. Sounds good?" She said and I nodded.Sheila began working and soon enough she was done. She spun me around on the chair and I looked into the mirror. I gasped when I saw myself.My hair was now blonde and I looked amazing. "You look gorgeous girl." She gushed and I giggled."Thank you so much." My bouncy blonde curls looked absolutely gorgeous."You're welcome darling."After I was done with my appointment, I went to a store to purchase some clothes. I was going to dress differently from now on and nothing was holding me back.Then I had brunch and after that I went home and changed to go to my interior designing class at 1pm.When I entered the class everyone turned to look at me. The teacher walked over to me."Good day miss, can I help you?" He asked and I chuckled."I'm Annette." I told him and he laughed."Oh, I see you changed your hair color. Yo
"No fucking way. You've gotta be joking!" Tiffany yelled and I sighed."Tell us this is a prank. Please tell me it's a prank." Paige pleaded and I shook my head."It's the truth. He's cheating on me and the bitch literally met me." I frowned."That's insane. I'm going to beat his fucking ass so badly." Tiffany yelled in frustration."Is that why you dyed your hair blonde? To try and keep him?" Paige asked."Maybe, I felt like switching it up a bit. He was so happy that I dyed my hair blonde. Let's be honest though, you can't keep a man that doesn't want to be kept and no amount of hair dye can fix that.""That's facts girl. I just can't believe the fucker did that to you." Tiffany sighed."Are you going to confront him?" She asked."Not yet.""Girl you have to." Paige added and I nodded."I know and I will. Just not yet, I'm not quite ready for that.""Take your time but don't let him use you. You deserve better." Paige placed her hand on my shoulder."I know. We've been together for