I sat on one of the iron chairs provided in the hospital, the pungent smell of various drugs filling the air, making me wrinkle my nose in disgust. The hustle and bustle of patients, doctors, and visitors around me stirred up a feeling of uneasiness in my stomach.The truth is, I had come to the hospital because I was tired of being subjugated and trampled upon in my own home. I wondered if something was wrong with me since I was unable to conceive. Despite my hopes, nothing had changed even after being intimate with my husband Lucas.My heart rate increased as I pondered over the events that occurred in the mansion yesterday. It was Lucas who had committed the crime, but I was the one who got punished for it. Father had slapped me for no reason while Lucas, who should have been the one to receive punishment, got off scot-free.In public and before Mr. Ian Connor, Lucas belittled me and made a mockery of our marriage. Despite his behavior, I was the one who was labeled as the cheate
ARIANNASleep eroded me and my eyelids felt too heavy to close. I tossed about frantically on my bed before giving up on my vain attempt to sleep. Annoyed and frustrated, I kicked my feets off the bed and bolted up. My hands found my long brown coat which I wore over my pink night gown.Slipping my feet into the footwear, I meandered out of my room, silently and stealthily making my way down the stairs. I could not sleep at all. How could I though when my own husband has forever sworn to be the bane of my existence?Earlier this night, I had tried convincing him to follow me for a general body test but he outrightly refused so, claiming our inability to have kids was mostly my fault. How? He could as well be responsible for our inability to conceive.He literally is the most loose man I have ever met and he does not even hide it but yet I am the one to blame.As always. I let out a deep sigh whilst quietly unlocking the doors of the living room and ambling outside.I needed to
ARIANNA Admist the morning meal, a rattling silence pervaded the atmosphere as each person ate their food in the quietness which was punctuated solely by the chink and clatter of cutlery hitting the dishes. The atmosphere hung heavy wreaking of anxieties and my pain. This rendered it difficult to focus on the food before me. Despite my internal turmoil, I continuously persisted in my efforts to consume my breakfast. My attention kept on faltering as I ate, my eyes continuously roving all around the faces of the various family members that sat with me all the while endeavoring to maintain a stoic countenance.The previous days were perilous for me. I got insulted, humiliated and belittled like a total stranger both in public and behind closed doors.And Lucas went scot free like the hero that he never was. Adorned upon his face as he watched father humiliate me was a mischievous smile, a sardonic smirk. Life is a bitch.Just the mere thought got my heart tightening against its rib c
Lucas revved the engine of his sleek car, eager to catch up with the stunning Anne who drove ahead of him. As he pursued her with great speed, he could not help but be struck by her extraordinary beauty. He pondered over it repeatedly that he could barely concentrate on anything else apart from the alluring beauty of Anne.Compared to his plain Jane wife Arianna, Anne was a sight to behold - with her luscious, silky auburn locks that begged to be caressed, her plump and alluring heart-shaped red lips that he longed to taste with all the fiery passion he could muster, and her seductive hourglass figure that was nothing short of mesmerizing.Damn it!Lucas was going nuts with pure lust.But however, Lucas found himself having to quell the urge in order to stop his thoughts from wandering any further, lest he develop an inconveniently timed boner. He could not understand why he felt so drawn to Anne. He just could not fathom it.After all, they had only just met for the first tim
ARIANNAAs I meticulously counted the number of butters I had dropped into my grocery basket, a thought escaped my lips, "I believe we are in need of a greater quantity of these butters." You see, I could not bear to sit idle at home while Lucas was off to work.Therefore, I decided to embark on a personal errand. Now, do not get me wrong, our pantry was not exactly running low on groceries and dairy products, but I had a nagging feeling that it would only be a matter of time before we did. Instead of waiting for that chaotic rush hour at the stores, I figured it would be wise to stock up in advance.Running to the supermarket had become my one saving grace, a task that allowed me to clear my head and find some respite. Lately, I have been feeling restless, caught in a state of idleness. Lucas has taken to calling me a gold digger, mostly because he knows that I depend solely on him and his family for financial support.But I yearn to change that perception. I want to erase the sh
ARIANNA"Mum, can you pass me the salt, please?" I asked politely, wearing a smile on my face. Mum kindly handed me the salt container, and I sprinkled a small amount into the dinner I was preparing.As I stirred the contents of the pot, I pondered whether or not to inform Mum about my encounter with Ian Connor earlier today. It had been on my mind since I returned from the supermarket, and I could not make up my mind.I had plenty of concerns that were making me anxious. If my awful husband, Lucas, somehow discovered that I bumped into Ian Connor at the supermarket, he would surely make a big deal out of it, just like he did last time when he was clearly the one at fault.But what if I told Mum first, and then she started doubting my morals? No, that is not possible. I pushed that thought aside, dismissing it from my mind.Mum was not like Lucas. She would never question my morality. She had complete trust in me, and I cherished that trust. I would never do anything to betray it.The
ARIANNAThe days flew by in a whirlwind ever since Lucas acted overly flirtatious with me in the kitchen. I still could not comprehend his behavior; it was both shocking and incredibly strange.Honestly, I half-expected him to join me in bed later that night, but thankfully, he did not. I felt an immense sense of gratitude for not having to endure the discomfort of sharing a bed with him, devoid of the warmth and solace I used to find in my husband. Although it pained me, I knew it was time to get myself acquainted with this loneliness.I refuse to be a weak-willed woman spending her entire life worrying about whether the man she married, who behaves like a brute, finds her attractive or not.Right from the very first day we met, he never saw me as attractive or appealing, so nothing I ever did could alter that perception for either of us.Well, putting that aside, I found solace in seeking joy in other aspects of life apart from Lucas. Today, I was filled with immense delight as
LUCAS "You know Lucas when you actually suggested we had dinner later tonight before you dropped me off, I really thought you were joking" Anne said amused. A charming smile spread on my lips as my car rolled into the spacious parking lot of one the city's top most expensive restaurant."Really? You did not believe I had what it took to take out a pretty lady for dinner?" I raised my brows at her.A shade of crimson red colour permeated through out her cheeks at my utterance. "No no. I did not mean that. C'mon now. I just thought it was all a joke Lucas. I mean for someone like you to actually create time out of your busy schedule for me? Wow. I am beyond honoured" I reversed and parked my car in the parking lot before killing the engines. "I am a man of my words lady Anne and I will never go back on my word especially not to a beautiful lady like you" I winked at her causing the blush on her cheeks to redden the more. I loved the effect I was having on her. It heightened my des