Love’s Fortune

I sat in the luxurious room my husband called his study, sunlight filtered through the stained window panes; around me, almost every piece of design here was gold, the mosaic on the wall was gold, the shelves had golden handles and golden design, the chair I sat in, and other furnitures and accessories in here. I sighed my husband is a wealthy, multi-billionaire CEO, who had companies all over the world, (including Africa), but here I sat, resentful, even with all the splendor around me. I had been married to my husband for a month now, we slept in the same room, on the same bed, but kept reasonable distance, not that he is bad-looking or anything, in fact he is a sight to behold, I had never seen a man as handsome as he is, is just that I had been married to him, by my parents, who would never want to miss an opportunity to get their daughter married to a wealthy CEO “Good morning” came a deep voice, I whirled towards towards to the sound of the voice

I stared at my laptop, researching on how to win a man’s heart, but all of them were useless, after last night at the grave, Arthur’s attitude had become worse, he rarely talked to me and he just completely ignored me, he looked scared, anytime I told him, I wanted to tell him something, I knew he didn’t want my love, this should have discouraged any normal woman, but instead I fell more deeply in love, I would sit for hours picturing him kissing me, telling me he loved me, the most crazy thing now was I would imagine him making love to me and any time he comes, I would peek through the door watching him undress himself. Once, he had suggested we have separate rooms but i quickly told his mom, who came and ordered him to call the idea quits, Arthur had given me the stink eye and ignored me. I picked my phone, a brand new iPhone 13 and dialed Brielle’s line. She picked at the first ring. “Morgan!! What’s up? How’s Arthur” she asked and I smiled sad

The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed as usual and I wondered how someone who slept so late could wake up as early as my husband Alex did and it was kind of frightening. The only thing that seemed to sit well with me as the fact that though he was a morning person and an early riser, he wasn't grumpy unless he wanted to feign it so he didn't have to talk with me which I had already gotten used to anyways.I got out of bed immediately and went to the bathroom, turning the faucet on, I scooped water and poured on my face, washing my face and at the same time trying to fully wake myself up.The bathtub was kind of heated and warm which made me know that he had probably taken his bath and was preparing for work. After washing my face, I walked out hoping to see him in the parlor but he wasn't there either and it made me all the more worried.This was clearly few minutes to seven am so there was no way he had already gone to work right?That was when I heard the soundof his car engin

“I believe you heard my question!!” Arthur stated, punctuating each word with aver in his voice and I couldn't help but think of when he stated doing things that were in my best interest.As a matter of fact, I was trying to do my best to please him and get his mind off his late lover but this man seating across the dinning table, definitely isn't my husband. When did he transform that I don't know of?“Your secretary.” I finally said and he sat back resignedly on the chair. After staring at me for some minutes like he was studying me, he picked up his phone and punched in a few numbers.At the second ring, the recipient picked up the call and he bellowed into the speaker;“Tell Miss Kira to clear out her table before I get to work tomorrow and put up a vacance for—” He was instructing them to fire his secretary and no matter how that made warmth spread all over my chest, I didnt want the turn of events to be that way especially as I already mapped out a plan.“No, Arthur. You're not

Something about his presence made the while room tense up and I could feel goosebumps fill my skin up. I tried my vest to remain poise and maintain control as I forced a smile.“Good day sir, nice to see you again.” I greeted as I flashed my set of white, perfectly arranged teeth. Trust me, my teeth is perfectly arranged; Believe me when I say that.“Its such an honor to meet you again considering we didnt spend much time the last time we saw. Is your husband in?” He questioned and is suddenly became protective of Arthur. After all, Arthur had looked like he drank a pail of poison the first time Vladimir tried talking time“Unfortunately, I think this is bad timing. The CEO isn't in at the moment, is there any message you would like to leave for him? I'd make sure it reaches him.” I said clenching and unclenching my fist underneath the table."Oh that's such a shame. I would prefer to deliver my message to him in person so permit me to sit by and wait for him to return." Vladimir said