Episode 46 Lipstick Marks

In the midst of the night, Christian abruptly woke up and sat straight on the bed. Sweat was dripping from either side of his face, and he dreamed of everything that had happened at the party. The only difference was that this time chandelier had fallen on Mishka and it was blood everywhere.

Christian covered his face with his palm. His heart was thumping loudly inside his chest. He took a few deep breaths and turned to his left side, only to find Mishka curled up in a ball.

She was in a deep sleep facing his side with a small smile on her face, looking like a small baby. Christian threw all the cushions on the floor that was the only barrier between them and leaned forward, covering her properly with the duvet.

He stared at her innocent face. “Why am I scared of losing you? Why there is always an unsettling feeling inside me whenever you say that this marriage is sham or you will leave me while I am the one who gave you contract papers? What are you doing to me, or what am I doing