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FOURTEEN

Author: Samuelade
last update Huling Na-update: 2024-07-10 20:03:18

EDMOND

"Why did I lie?" I asked myself the moment the call ended. May and I were practically stuck in this together. Whatever benefitted me profited her. Yet I found it so difficult to ask for her help. Maybe it was a good thing I had lied. She had been mad about the task Snuggle gave me in the morning. Sure, I hadn't told her but I had my reasons. It was not like Snuggle was the only reason I decided to offer her back her job. I needed custody of the Ivy Estates as soon as possible before Tyrone figured out something was up. The notification from Snuggle was godsent. Who was I kidding? They had probably been listening and utilized the fact that I now had a kryptonite they could weaponize to get me to do exactly what they needed me to do. The date was overkill but it was the perfect ruse to take a photo without May suspecting. Her Instagram and Facebook feed was enough testament to it. I dropped my phone and reclined into my chair. The wheels caused it to push backward and I crossed m
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  • Terms and Conditions    FIFTY

    EDMOND“Mother-in-law or Monster-in-law? Find out.” That was my task. It was simple. But it also meant hiding things from May. I knew how she despised secrecy but I could not bear opening barely healing wounds on the basis of making the relationship we now had built on honesty. I had gotten May’s mother to reach out to me. The woman did not even give me an opportunity to speak.“The Tea Cafe. 10 AM sharp.” And she cut. Not bothering to know if I would acknowledge the rather rude invitation.I did. Snuggle was right. I needed to determine what kind of hell this woman was and I bet she was just as curious. By 9:45, after lying through my teeth and leaving the house before I could blurt out anything to May, I was outside The Tea’s parking lot. Looking over at the simple cafe, I decided to make one last call.“I will be late to the agency today Sarah” There was a pause on the line and for a brief second, all I could hear was white noise. So I had to ask. “Can you hear me, Sarah?”“Yes,” M

  • Terms and Conditions    FORTY NINE

    MAYIn an effort to forget the not-so-hearty reunion I had with my mother, I proceeded to bury myself in other things. I needed a more glaring distraction. So I scrapped the thought of checking another box from my bucket list. I needed a job. I already had experience in real estate. So there was really no point in fooling myself. My mother’s claws had dug deep and gotten enough flesh. Her will still dealt a heavy hand on my life and some things just couldn’t be changed. I considered it. While Edmond cooked me breakfast, I considered asking if I could get my old job back. But I eventually decided against it. Edmond would give me in a heartbeat. But it suddenly felt like I didn’t deserve it anymore. It wasn’t like before. I didn’t battle other job hunters to get the job. Not to mention if I did get the job back and follow as his plus one on the opening night of the Ivy Estates, people would talk. Plus, it looked like Edmond had a lot on his mind too.“Are you alright?” I asked as soon a

  • Terms and Conditions    FORTY EIGHT

    EDMONDI wanted to convince May that my feelings for her were genuine, even if there were doubts and uncertainties lingering in her mind. I understood her hesitations, given what she had been through. Instead of relying solely on words, I decided to let my actions speak for themselves. So, without attempting to convince her verbally, I focused on the plate of food in front of me and began devouring it. However, my mind couldn't let go of the desire to break down the walls she had built around herself.Her conversation with her mother seemed to have reminded her of the harsh reality of our situation and the potential for getting hurt. I empathized with her, knowing that it made things even more challenging. The thought of kissing her crossed my mind, as I believed it could break down those barriers. Yet, I couldn't be certain. A kiss or any further intimacy might provide an easy escape, but it also ran the risk of complicating matters further. May was prone to overthinking, and the las

  • Terms and Conditions    FORTY SEVEN

    EDMONDI helped May out of the bar and guided her towards my car. It was what I would call a very original experience. Straddling her close so she wouldn’t fall and having her kiss and whisper utter nonsense as we made our way back to my parking spot was weirdly comforting. It made me feel close to her. May was not the shy type. But I could tell that with me, she held back. With Alcohol in her system, she didn’t have to be reserved. I could see my wife in all her chaos. She was…beautiful. The sun was setting and the skies that were once vibrant now had a dark purple hue to it. It was cool. Just like I felt with her now. The drive home was filled with silence. But not the awkward kind. It was peaceful. I had May sit at the back because she told me she was tired and excluding her occasional sniffles and giggles, she seemed to be asleep. I helped her out of the car when once we arrived home and led her inside. I noticed her drunk smile soften when we entered. The familiarity of the place

  • Terms and Conditions    FORTY SIX

    EDMONDI pushed back my chair, the wheels scraping against the floor in protest. The stifling air seemed to thin as I rose with a single thought. My hands swiped at my desk and I picked up my car keys before rushing for the door. The heavy lumber door slammed shut behind me as I stormed out of my office and outside the parking lot.May was breaking my monotonous routine and it was a change I welcomed. The sight of my car greeting me in the fading sunlight greeted me. May had become a catalyst for my liberation. She was a force that had completely obliterated my predictable and normal life. Her presence in my life breathed new life into my days, challenging me to dare spontaneity. With determined steps, I made my way to the car.With a quick turn of the key, my car’s engine roared to life as I slid into the driver’s seat. Snuggle had caused me to realize May and I were like creatures. It was still a surprise that our lives were that easy to read by a matchmaking app. But Snuggle was no

  • Terms and Conditions    FORTY FIVE

    EDMONDAs I sat at my desk, my mind swirled with a jumble of thoughts and worries. The weight of the world seemed to press down on my shoulders, making it hard to focus on anything else. May was on my mind. She was the only thing dominating my thoughts. The impending task that Snuggle had forced her to undertake gnawed at my insides, filling me with a mix of anxiety and concern.Lost in my thoughts, I barely noticed the door to my office open, and my personal assistant stepping in. She cleared her throat, interrupting the whirlwind in my mind. I looked up, momentarily startled by her presence."Is everything alright, Mr. Walters?" Her voice carried a hint of genuine concern.I blinked, trying to gather my scattered thoughts and bring myself back to the present. "Oh, sorry, I must have been lost in my own world there for a moment.""It has been consistent these past few days," she said, out of concern. And she was right. It was hard to concentrate at work lately. The weight of Snuggle

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