My wife, my enemy!

For the umpteenth time, Fredrick’s phone persistently buzzed while he was driving causing a slow irritation on his features. Fredrick Houghton was known to be strict and uptight, he was a man of principles and he genuinely believed in rules.Answering a phone call while driving was a self made rule, he loved to focus and complete a task before moving to the next one, in fact, he was a perfectionist. As the phone buzzed on Fredrick glanced at his car screen, it was his grandma. When Grandma Jojo wanted to be dramatic, she knew exactly how to do it but today’s charade was questionable. Fredrick contemplated a possible situation that could demand such pertinence, his mind swerved at the possibility of an urgent situation and he immediately went to grasp his phone, forgetting the dangers of a bending corner. Just then, he noticed a blonde figure on a bicycle almost colliding into his car, he abruptly slammed into the brakes while his opposition driver tried to veer off course to avoid the

Fredrick Hughson observed from his rear view mirror as the displeased Avery watched him drive off. He couldn’t understand why he suddenly felt bad for leaving her, but partially he knew Avery could take care of herself.By the time Avery got home, Adrian was already waiting, he looked pale and tired. Seeing him, Avery saw the need to make this contract with Mr Hughson work. She needed more money to take care of her brother.The next day came so rapidly, Mr Sinh had told her to take some days off until she felt better. She was about to risk part of her savings to look better, after all, whatever she spent, she was going to replace it with the payment. She saw with her mind’s eyes all that she needed to change within her, beginning with her hair. Sadly, Avery wished she had a friend to go shopping with, a friend, a sister, anyone. But growing up the way she did, her only consistent friend was her brother.“what are you doing?” Adrian asked startling her from her crouching position.“Who

All night Avery turned and twirled on her bed, unable to get any sleep until morning. She was anxious about meeting Fredrick, when she signed the papers, it would finalize whatever reverse chance laid between them, but she was more nervous about her brother. How could she just spring up on him that she was getting married.“The story just won’t add up!” Avery thought. She swished and wiggled like a worm on the bed, frustrated that she had to keep this a secret from Adrian. “I’m so sorry AD, it’s just this one time. Forgive me” she prayed silently.Her body finally came to rest, she allowed herself drift away in sleep, tucking her phone away.“What?! You’re getting married? Fredrick I didn’t know you were dating any one” Attorney Alex exclaimed.“There are many things you don’t know about me” Fredrick replied in the most indifferent way, concealing his fear that he might be making the most impulsive decision of his life.Last night, he didn’t think that his sudden decision to get marr

Few weeks ago, Avery and Fredrick were two strangers who met in an unfriendly encounter. To Avery, their getting married still felt surreal until she received an invitation to the most luxurious wedding dress brands in Greenville for her bridal shopping.Having to go through it alone, she had a pang of unhappiness tug on her heartstrings as she sat on the bed wishing for a friend she could share the fun experience.“If mom and dad were alive…” Avery sobbed, her voice trailed off as she spoke with her brother.“Avery, there’s no need to burden yourself with the past. Please don’t cry” Adrian held her up and wiped her tears.“Will you come with me then? I don’t want to go shopping alone” Avery said, her eyes glowing with hope as she awaited her brother’s response.“I can’t…” he replied.Adrian held his gaze down, he was sorry for disappointing his sister.“I have to go to work today. I’m covering for someone…” Adrian added sadly.“Okay then” Avery nodded.With that, Adrian gathered his

Being a man who grew up with a painful memory of abandonment, Fredrick hated vulnerability. The mistake of trusting Claire had cost him his heart, he was certain that he had given out all his love.Still, he couldn’t deny that Avery had grown on him.His little charade on the way back from their wedding was as intense for him as it was for Avery.What he intended as a tease was slowly awakening a feeling he wanted to keep away.That he tactically drew a line between them did not stop the recurring flashes of their moments from flooding his mind.He was helpless by an incessant yearn to be with Avery, yet he was determined to keep feelings away from their contract marriage but the less he tried to think about her, the more he missed her.He had gotten to enjoy Avery’s company and presence. “Argh…!!!” He exclaimed in frustration, unable to fight the feeling that he actually wanted her.“I have to do something” he thought.He had to engage himself in something to relieve himself from t