I don't know how long we have been running for, or what distance we have covered, but all I know is that I collapse just as I cross the finish line to the sound of cheering. The next thing I know, someone is helping me into a seat and handing me water, which I foolishly didn't bring with me. And the little cups that were given out along the way were no help. "Another round of applause for these wonderful ladies, who pushed on instead of giving up. Coming seventh and eighth, to finish in a time of four hours and forty minutes." 'What? I have been running for that long?' I ask myself, then groan inwardly. "Thank you both for participating, and coming up in the top ten. Here are your medals." The man said, before placing the cold medal around my neck. I take it in my fingers to see that I have the eighth place one, Natasha smiles at the seventh place. "You two did wonder. Hope to see you again next year." He asks. I can't answer. I fear that if I open my mouth, then that will be the
And just like that, Natasha and I became close. We exchanged numbers the day after our hair appointments, and for almost two weeks we would meet every weekend for brunch, lunch or just simple strolls in the park.I learn much from her about her husband, because she would confide in me about him.She claims that it is exhausting being a house wife due to his demands. But really I think she is just lazy, and they have maids so she doesn't have to do much.She is just unappreciative and doesn't understand that sometimes a man wants a home cooked meal from his wife. He needs his back rubbed, and for her to listen to him.Natasha doesn't seem to provide any of that. She doesn't seem to know how to cater to him or provide him with that womanly nature.Poor thing, when I get Mr Cross, I will show her what it means to take care of a man.Today, Natasha asks if I can accompany her to somewhere that I am sure is a cosmetic clinic. Which makes me wonder why she would go to a place like that.She
"I did no such thing! Why are you lying on me?" Brie seems panic."Because I'm not lying. You came up there with a plan, but Mr Cross pushed you to the side. Literally, I can't stand women like you. Go around thinking that every man wants you when they don't. Women like you lie on men and get them wrongfully put away."Brie shakes her head. "I'm done talking to you. I'll just go tell Natasha what I saw.""Go ahead, she is right out there." I point at the door.Brie's face goes red."You need to stay away from him!" She grits her teeth."We work together, or are you just that jealous that I am working so close to him? Wow, do you have a crush, Brie?" I laugh.Her friend, that seems unsure, speaks up for the first time. "It is becoming hard to defend you, Brie. I mean, it is getting annoying that all you talk about is Angela and Mr Cross. You seem obsessed. Maybe you were the one in his office that day."Brie makes a screeching sound, then pushes her friend back.I clap my hands. "And t
For a week I stay away from work, saying that I am sick when really I took some time off to prepare myself for today. I smile at myself in the mirror as I get ready for work, this brand new Monday morning. I am about to rock Mr and Mrs Cross' world. And by that, I mean that I am going to get Mr Cross and kick Natasha to the curb. After having my breakfast, I head for the door. Ready to take on the task ahead of me, which will be a simple one. I get to MetroSport with my intentions set, with a coffee in hand as I go up to Mr Cross' office. Even though I know he isn't there has yet, I'll wait for him to come. I smile to myself while sitting in his chair, knowing that it will all be mine. His money, that house, cars. Soon I'll be travelling the world, being waited and not having to work a day in my life ever again. When I hear the door opening, I spin the chair around to come face to face with my boss' shocked expression. I get up with a smile. "Miss Smith?" A look of confusion fla
The very next day, a knock comes at my door. I open it with a smile, thinking that it is Mr Cross. But my face falls after seeing that it is Ella."What do you want?" I ask."Just stopping by," she said."For what?"I can see that she is lying, she must have heard about this somehow.She peeks in behind me."Are you moving?"I glance back at the boxes behind me."Yes, yes, I am. I guess you can move back here like you wanted, but you will be by yourself. Or that new friend of yours can move in as well. I'm sure you will like that.""Where are you moving to?""It's none of your business, but since you must know. I'm getting married soon." I smile."Oh, that's great. I never knew you met someone."I make a face. "Of course I did. Leo, we have been seeing each other all this time.""Leo, as in Leo Cross?""Do you know a lot of Leos? But yes.""What the hell? You- this- Angie. He's-""Leaving his wife for me, yes. Now, if you have nothing else to say. Goodbye, I have to finish packing."I
An enormous smile spread across my face as we enter the gates to the mansion and drive up the golden driveway.'And here starts the best days of my life,' I thought."Let me tell you something, Angela, once you step inside this house. I expect you to obey by my rules, and if I should decide to marry you. You become mine, you listen to all that I say. And no man is to ever lay eyes or hands on what is mine. You get that?"''Yes Leo." I nod."Good, now come."I happily get out of the car to follow behind Leo, he pause for someone to open the door. And I take that time to admire the outside of the house. I feel like an ant staring up at this massive mansion. It is more beautiful up close, painted in yellow and white.I glance over at Leo, glad that this is finally happening.I always knew I would be a millionaire, even if it isn't self made. Still, I am here, about to live my best life.The door finally opens, to which I see two large suitcases to the left and a small bag on top of that.
The next morning, Leo comes to the room which I slept in alone to wake me up at four. I groan, roll to my other side and almost fell back into deep sleep until I feel a hard slap on my ass.That cause me to sit up in bed, my eyes are foggy and burning from the bright light in the room."Do you need something?" I ask.Leo frown at me, then grabs my face. "Is that anyway to talk to me? I need breakfast. I have a flight to catch, so get to it.""Don't we have maids for that?"He raises a brow at me. "I want you to cook me my meal. Now go."He drags me out of the bed, never letting go of my upper arm. Not even when we are walking on the stairs together, when we get to the landing if the first floor, he pushes me to the ground.I jump to my feet in anger. "What the hell? I'm not Natasha. You can't treat me like this."He scoffs. "Good to know that you are not, and you better not act like her, either. You told me that you can give me all that I want, so you better get to it. I want eggs.""
On the third day, I feel like pulling my hair out. I am still in this robe which smells like every food that I ate. The people with those clothes haven't showed up and I'm bored. I have nothing to do, there is no TV to watch. I can't find my phone, and I can't go anywhere because of the lack of appropriate attire."Can this get any worse?" I ask myself as I eat the last of the oatmeal.If I had known that it would be like this, I wouldn't have wasted so much food. I cooked more eggs than necessary and played with the rice. Now the food is running out.I thought the maids would have been here by now, but until now they haven't shown up. And I am not about to eat oatmeal for my dinner.I just wish Leo will get back soon. I can't wait for tomorrow. I really need a spa day, maybe even a vacation."Can I go to the pool?" I hear a tiny voice ask.I get up from around the table to go see who is here, because I was never told about visitors.When I get to the foyer, I see a woman dressed in a