4 years later
Tom's pov
I have been pacing around my office, he is back in town, I stand no chance, she loves him, will I be able to let her go? I love her she means the world to me.
A knock interrupted my thoughts " if you love your life you will leave my door at this moment" I roared at whoever was at the door.
"Sir your sister is downstairs waiting for you" my assistant replied, I have to say he is a good assistant, he understands me better and can stand my rude behavior.
I pulled my chair aside and stood up, she better be here for a good reason if not she is good as dead to me, I muttered under my breath.
I opened the door and followed my assistant who was walking as if the world is on fire. " finally he decided to grace us with his presence " my mother sarcastically mumbled.
"Mother I think the situation has worsened I'm not in the mood for jokes I'm so close to losing her" for the first time in my life I felt helpless, why not me why can't she love me as she loves him,
" More reason your sister and I are here, you need to act fast, you have her she is yours just think Tom you can't let her go now"
My mom was right I was strapped between true love and being alone for the rest of my life, I have to claim her, make her mine at all cost.
My mom and I were making plans on how to win this up coming battle, my sister was extremely quiet for her usual talkative self which is not like her, she is a chatterbox.
" a penny for your thought" she shook her head and cleared her throat, " I think we need to come clean to her and let her decide what she wants, lying to her will make things worse than they already are"
I hate to admit it but she was right, but chances are even if I come clean she might still leave me and I will lose her, she is my addiction, the only reason I am trying so hard in this thing called life, I can not risk losing her.
"I think you were just fine with your mouth closed cause now you shitting on our heads" I roared to her she flinched a bit and glared at me.
" you are more than welcome to screw yourself more than you already have but do not involve me, our relationship is different and if I lose her, I will never forgive you ever" she stormed out of the room, this is my first time seeing her this cared and angry I guess this whole thing was not only taking a toll at me but also on her.
" don't throw stones in a glass house Grace" I shouted feeling frustrated.
Mom promises to talk to her and make her understand, she has a habit of doing things impulsively especially when she is scared.
She assured me that everything will go as planned nothing will spoil our plan, I needed to hear those words I desperately needed someone to tell me that everything is going to be alright, I need to find myself in Mercy's arms.
I could not concentrate at work, I just packed my files and headed home, as soon as I was standing at the door I contemplated whether to go inside or just drive around, what am I going to say when I walk in, how do I stop the pending doom, I finally decided to face her, looking in her eyes and lie is hard now It is harder.
I opened the door, my worries faded the moment my eyes landed on her dancing and singing along while cooking, I wanted this moment to last for eternity, she did not hear me because of the headset in her ears I took slow and steady steps I held hugged her waist from behind and inhaled her scent, she jumped in shock and almost tripped.
" do you want to give a heart attack?" She screamed at me, she can not blame me for hugging her, I did not ask her to play the music loudly, I never voice that out though.
I pulled her to my chest and kissed her at first she did not reciprocate the kiss I guess she was still trying to register what was happening I couldn't care less I just wanted to kiss her, hold her in my arms, shield her from this cruel world and let my love and blood be her refugee.
She kissed me back we had a lip battle we forgot where we were until I smelt something burning she jumped out of my arms " shit my chicken" she ran to the oven and tried to take out the chicken, she burnt one of her fingers my heart twitched, I strode to her and took he hand to my mouth and licked the bruise she received from the oven. I felt guilty for attacking her with that kiss.
" see what you have caused my chicken is burnt" she had tears in her big eyes, I wanted to laugh at her but I held my laugher, she never ceased amaze me, we have lots of chicken in the freezer, she can't even boil water to save her ass and here she is cooking, I guess I was going to sleep with a full stomach of burnt or tasteless chicken, but I appreciate her for trying atleast even though she will use me kissing her as an excuse for her burnt chicken, I chuckled.
"Sorry babe I got carried away, I just missed you a lot today, I couldn't help myself when I walked in"
She pouted " next time give me a heads up so that I can switch off the stove"
I mentaly scolded her, he'll no there is no next time, you will burn down the kitchen but didn't voice that out I can't discourageher.
"go and sit down over there" I pointed at the couch, then began searching for our medical aid box, her finger was swollen and red, I tended her wound after that I went to take a quick shower then went back to Mercy, I found her watching cartoons I do not like them I think they are for kids, I once tried to voice out my opinion but we ended up having an intense argument.
Mercy's POV
The past few days Tom has been acting weird, he comes home early, too clingy and needy but also treats me like an egg, he is usually clingy and treats me like an egg but this time around the scale has increased.
I also noticed some other changes he receives long phone calls now and then, the cool and collected guy I know evaporated into thin air, he loses his temper during his phone calls, he cusses a lot, to top it all he smokes.
Today he came back early and exhausted I welcomed him home with a pack on his lips, he hugged me tight as if I would disappear in his arms " Tom what is going on?".
I could not keep quiet anymore I wanted to know what's eating him up. " nothing" he replied with irritation."that is enough Tom, I can not walk around with fear of your mood swings you like a chameleon when it changes its colors you never know when red's gonna pop out or green, you even smoke"
He sighed " I am sorry it's just that work is stressing me out, we have an old rival that went abroad for 7 years, and now he is back to get everything that we have"
I pulled him to my favorite couch, he seated down and I seat on his lap" baby you know all businesses have rivals your company is not the first one to have some competition, besides I think a little competition won't hurt, you get to up your game a bit, I trust you and your boss, come on a smile for me and stop being cranky it makes you look old and ugly" I tried to lighten up his mood with my last sentence.
He smiled but that smile was short-lived " he is not like other, rivals he is out for blood Mercy he will do anything to get what he wants and I cannot stand aside and watch him take everything I care about, I would rather die"
His words left me a bit shaken, are we still talking about business here or something else?
.........
Weeks passed by Tom's temper was at its peak, and his jealousy and insecurities I did not know existed from the begging of our relationship slowly but surely showed up as a surprise guest, it got to an extent where I was not allowed to go out anymore.
According to him, it is not safe for me to be seen out alone, the are dangers lurking outside, his behavior made me feel like I am held as a hostage.
I could not take it any longer I confronted him, we fought for the first time we had a huge fight and he left me in our apartment that night he did not return, I waited for him to come back but he never showed up I felt like I'm drowning with my head deep under the water, I couldn't breathe I needed air knew that if Tom was here I would be able to breathe with my head underwater, he has been my cure for anxiety for the past 5 years.
My hands were shaking, my head was pounding like someone was inside with a hammer, I wanted to scream, I felt like the walls were closing up, my vision was blurry i realised that i was crying only when felt warm liquid hitting my hand it clicked to me that I have been crying I haven't cried since he left me now Ton has left me too.
I touched my cheeks to wipe off the tears but they kept of raining while the thunderbolts in my head got worse, it did not feel like someone was using a hammer anymore it felt like thunderbolts the more I cried or sob the more my headache skyrocketed.
I wobbled up from the mattress in search of my cellphone I had to get out or else i will die, my body was super heavy for my numb legs I forcibly dragged them to move I finally found my phone on the kitchen floor the first person who came into my mind to ring was Tom but I remembered that he left in a fit of anger, he will not pick my calls, I dialed Grace.
I was busy watching some fashion show with a glass of red wine to unwind, I had a long day at work today.My phone rang it was Mercy's unique ringtone, I have personally set the ringtone in my phone, and in hers too, it is our best friend song kind of thing.I glanced at the wall clock the time was 23:47 " strange " I muttered to myself, Mercy has never called me this late, something must have happened, I quickly swipe the green button to receive her call."You calling me this....." I did not finish my sentence because all I heard were sobs from the other end of the phone, "Mercy are you okay?" That's what came out of my mouth first yet my feet had already taken me to the door, I grabbed my car keys still listening to Mercy's sobs.She whispered some incoherent words which sent me to my momma bear mood, I did not switch off the TV or changed my clothes I ran to my car as if my butt was on fire, I stepped on the gas it usually takes me plus or minus 45 minutes
I told Grace to go home, she was reluctant to leave me alone, she wanted to wait for Tom to come back before leaving, I assured her that I will be alright, I needed some time to prepare for our night, she was convinced and left.I ate the leftovers of pizza while watching tv around 10 p.m Tom still was not back I smiled bitterly, he has finally seen the light, he finally got tired of staying in the darkness with me, I should be happy that he is living his life for himself, for once and not living like his heart and feelings slave.I wore the dress I bought with Grace and red stilettos with a red handbag, I did my make up, usually, I do not put on makeup but I just had to this time around, I checked myself in the mirror I smiled at the girl I see in the mirror.I was partially made at Tom that is the reason I over spent his money, I was made that he could not face me, he cowardly left me here instead of ending things.I phoned a cab, I do not have
Tom's POVShe said something that terrified me in the car I had to know what she meant "What did you mean when you said the first cut is the deepest?" I asked her in a whisper, eagerly waiting for her reply." I can't love you the way you deserve to be loved, I am broken, you have tried your best to make us work, we should not fight it, I think we should end our misery let me go Tom you deserve to be happy".Her words broke something inside me, I felt like she sentenced me to a death penalty, how do I tell her that she revives my soul, that she is the one for me, I do not want to lose her, even when she thinks that she is trouble." Mercy look at me" I begged her to look at me, I know that men should be strong and not cry but what do I do when the only person who brings life and light to my life thinks that she is not good enough.She tried to look into my eyes but averted her gaze I bet she saw my tears, "look at me please" I repeated
Tom's povI can not explain the happiness I felt when Mercy gave herself to me completely, I can't compare the happiness that came with the waves of pleasure her body's reaction had towards me.She's mine I am hers, I will never let her go the moment we made love we became one, spiritually and emotionally, I thought she would break last night, I lost control could not control my strong desire to consume her, if possible I would have merged my body with hers, I have been suppressing my thirst for years and when I finally got a taste of her I failed to control myself I tormented her, she took me by surprise, she did not surrender instead she begged for more.I smiled in content looking at the love of my life sleeping peacefully next to me, I know I should be tired after working the whole night but I am no energized I can even carry get in my shoulders and run around the yard 100 times.I looked at her pouting swollen lips, her brown neck
Mercy's povMy relationship with Tom's Booming, we have our mini fights here and there like other normal healthy young couple, he is possessive in a good way, I kinda find it romantic, he is also clingy, he spends most of his time with me, I'm not complaining although sometimes it frustrates me, he and Grace are always on each other's throat, they behave like siblings, and man Tom changed, the calm, reserved and shy Tom vanished just like morning dew when the sun reveals itself from wherever it hides at night, the morning dew evaporates same as Tom's reserved personality, sometimes I wondered if I knew him like I thought I did.I like the change though, he is more romantic, naughty, he does not hold back, he gives me the complete him, I got a job as an intern it's not much but he boasts about me all the time, praising me for silly things, like the food I cook, my achievements at work, he is 100% supportive.********************I'm holding a cup of tea ta
Tom's povWhen I went to the market with Mercy a few days ago, I heard the villagers jabbering about Mercy's past, they were shaming her in their native language.We could hear their whispers though they were talking in hush tones, Mercy's mood dampened immediately.She disappeared after he and his family shamed her, he made her a laughing stock of the village.He broke her, but I'm glad he did because she's mine now, and I want the whole world to know that she's mine. I secretly bought an engagement ring for her, today I'm going to propose to her to prove these villagers wrong, she's a Diamond.I tightened my grip on her, activating my protective as possessiveness, the villagers throw dirty looks on us, and I gave them my cold look.I don't want my woman to be treated like trash, she's my queen the mother of my children, the woman I won't think twice to lay my life down for.I can tell by her gaze, her soft laugher, her sweet smile, h
Mercy's Povbeautiful chandeliers are hanging on the ceiling, sparkling with excitement just like my eyes, they can not hide the excitement and happiness they contain.I'm in a designer huge princess dress that perfectly hugs my body, it has a lot of sparkles and sparkling shoes, my hair is done in an updo, and top it with a sparkling tiara.Just like in the fairytales that I watched when I was little, I feel like Cinderella except that I don't have an evil step mom and sisters.Everything is bright and sparkling, It's my wedding day, the day I say I do to the love of my life, my mom walks with me down the aisle to meet my husband to be, we walk slowly to the Greek God standing before me, he grinned at me, we reach him, mom gives him my hand.The ceremony starts we exchange vows, I feel like I am floating everything feels surreal, then the pastor asks " if anyone is against this union, they should stand up" the pastor announces.My future mo
Tom's povI love Mercy a lot, it hurts that she is in denial but we all know tat she needs help, I have tried the best that I can to show her that I love her, for Christ's sake, I delivered my heart in a silverplate but she doesn't seem to care.I'm running out of ideas, there's only one person that can help me now,I fished out my phone in my back jeans pocket and called Grace, 15 minuetes tops, she's now approaching the bar counter where I have bee sitting for half an hour."this better be good, I had to cancel my appointments with my clients" Grace cringed when she met Tom's deadly glare. "Okay I take thar back my clients can wait, that look can paralyze a person, what's eating you?" She sat down signaling the smitten bartender over to her.I snarled when the bartender did not respond to Grace, she's rather busy gawking at me. She looked down in embarrassment, Grace chuckled "okay, what's wrong, with your looks I'm sure this happens daily