Naomi Mitchell, blinded by love, gave up all riches to be with her husband, but a heart-breaking revelation takes her back to her life of wealth on her journey of revenge through self-revival.
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Naomi Mitchell was at wit's end watching the man she called her husband flirting shamelessly and touching openly, another woman he had chosen not to forget in his life. Grace. Grace was his first love and after her relationship failed, she returned to steal Naomi's husband, Justin Miller, who seemed to be effortlessly working. Justin finally left Grace and Grace approached Naomi with a proud smile, knowing well that her plan was working without flaw. "Let's talk." She went to Naomi and strutted into the kitchen. Naomi heaved a gentle sigh to calm herself before dropping her glass and following after Grace. She crossed her arms as she rested her hip against the counter. "What?" "Nothing, you just couldn't seem to get your eyes off me, so I thought you had something to say to me." Grace said with a smirk. Naomi scoffed. "You must be joking, why won't you back off my husband?" Grace chuckled. "Oh, so that's why you have been staring at us. "Jealousy much?" She crossed her arms below her breast with a grin as she asked. "He chose me and that's why we are married. "Why don't you just give up and stop trying to ruin my marriage?" Grace chuckled. "Oh really? "You really think that he chose you because he wanted to?" Why don't I show you that I'm the one he'll always love?" She said as she started towards the array of knives. "What do you think you are doing?" Naomi took a hesitant step backward as fear gripped her by the throat. Grace trailed her finger across the knives and picked up one. "Sharp." She said with a devilish smirk. "Stop it!" Whatever it is you are thinking, don't do it!" Naomi tried to reason with Grace, but the girl was too crazy. "Then stop me!" Tell me that you'll give up Justin because he belongs with me! Grace yelled out with eyes glaring with hatred. "Justin chose me! "I'm the one he loves!" For some reason, Naomi felt like she was saying it to convince herself and not Grace. "Wrong choice of words." Grace pierced her own skin with the sharp end of the knife and immediately, blood poured down from her stomach and dropped to the ground. She was covered in her own blood, and she stumbled towards Naomi and pressed the bloody knife into her palm. Naomi was horrified as blood stained her hand and her white dress. "Ah! Somebody help me!" Grace stumbled towards the door and collapsed to the ground. Almost immediately, Justin hurried towards her and picked her into his arms. His eyes flickered with anger as he looked up at his wife. "You did this, didn't you?" Naomi was too terrified to speak. The blood-stained knife had fallen to the ground in front of her and fear caused her to freeze to the ground. "She... she stabbed me..." Grace murmured as she clung closely to Justin. "I..." Naomi swallowed hard. "I didn't do it." She gasped. "Somebody call 911!" he yelled out as he hugged her closer to himself. "What possessed you to do something so out of control?" His eyes burnt with hatred as he glared at her. She had thought a man she was married to for three years would trust her words over any others, but she was wrong. She hated that she knew it. All eyes were on her now as she stood dumbfounded in the kitchen. It was only then that she was able to recollect her thoughts. Grace never meant to have a word with her. That was the sly woman's plan from the very moment she lured her into the kitchen. How crazy could a woman get to stab herself just for show? "I really didn't–" "Shut your trap! "Why didn't I see this coming?" He murmured to himself as he picked Grace off the ground and hurried out of the hall. Naomi just stood there, terrified. After gathering herself, she left for her bedroom to change into something with no blood stains. A while later, she heard a knock on her door and she jumped to her feet to open it. Standing by the door was a tall, buff man with cold black eyes. His name was Gregg. "Mr Miller requests your presence." Naomi swallowed hard at the thought of confronting her husband's father. Mr George Miller was just as hard-headed as his son. They shared the same cold icy blue eyes and perfect bodily features. But there was no escaping her sentence. She puffed her chest and followed Gregg down the hallway and, after a deep breath, waltzed into Mr Miller's study. It all happened so fast, yet she managed to dodge it by a hair. Mr Miller's phone went flying directly at her face as she walked in, and a horrified gasp left her mouth. The man hadn't noticed her walk in and didn't intentionally aim for her, but he was not sorry about it. "Great, you're here. How do you plan on handling the mess you have created? "The press won't stop bothering me!" he growled. She yelped in his voice. "I– I'm sorry, but I didn't do it! I really didn't–" A hard-covered book hit her directly in the face, causing her nose to bleed as she cried out in pain. "You worthless b*tch!" I knew you had nothing but bad luck ever since you joined my family. "Now look what you've done!" He spat out at her. "I ought to kill you by myself!" He growled as he hurled everything his hands could reach at her. As unbearable as the pain was for Naomi, she dared not move away. All she could do was stand there in tears and endure the pain. When there was nothing within his reach anymore, Mr Miller finally gave it a rest. His face scrunched into an ugly frown. "You had better not cause any more trouble for my family or else... I'll really kill you then."Justin's POV.I watched as Scott's car moved away from my villa. Having Naomi in my arms the previous night left a scar in my heart. It was the final reminder that I was about to lose her forever.I entered the villa and began arranging my belongings. I decided to travel back to New Orleans. There was nothing else I could do, I lost and I deserve every heartache I was going through right now.I arranged all my luggages in the car trunk. Before I leave for the airport, I decided to drive down to the live beach. I needed to see everything one more time before I left – I needed that closure.I parked near the beach and walked the rest of the way. The sand was still damp from the storm, and the waves were a little more aggressive than usual, churning and restless, like something within me.I didn’t belong here. Not anymore.A white canopy flapped softly in the wind, set up right on Love Beach. Rows of white chairs faced the sea, trimmed with gold ribbons and delicate flower arrangements.
Naomi’s POV.The sky was blue and clear as if it wasn't the same sky that loomed dark and stormy last night. I was in Scott's car. The storm lasted all night, and he could only come pick me up this morning.I could not forget the look Justin gave me as I was leaving. For some reason, I could feel his pain. Perhaps it was because I was also in pain. I didn't want to go but I had to.I had not slept as well as I did last night. It felt peaceful, right, and comforting. We didn't have sex or go naked. We were just cuddled up, without saying anything while listening to our heart beats“You seem quiet. Is everything alright?” Scott asked, averting his gaze at me.“I am fine.” I managed to answer. Although I was feeling a little bit nauseous, I didn't pay much attention to it. I suspected it had something to do with the change in weather as well as the food.“Don't you think we need to get you checked? Before the wedding I mean.” He said.“The wedding is tomorrow, we don't have time to get m
Naomi's POV.“Are you following me?”“I should be the one asking if you were following me Naomi. I left the restaurant right after the toast and here you are now.” Justin said, moving closer to me.I took a few steps backwards until my back was leaning against the car. That didn't stop Justin. He kept coming closer until we were a breath away.*What are you doing?” I managed to ask, locking my gaze on his.He leaned over and pressed his lips against my throat. His kiss sent shivers down my spine. I clenched my fist, attempting to keep from drowning in pleasure.“Back off.” I said, pushing him slightly away. I quickly got into the car and shut the door. My heart was pounding so hard that it felt like it was about to escape my chest.Justin just stood there, staring at the window of my car. He could not see me through the tinted window, but I could.“Get out of here Naomi.” I said to myself before driving off.It was ten minutes into the drive when I started to hear funny sounds coming
Naomi's POV. Tessa and Lily accompanied me to the closest boutique around love Beach to pick out a dress for me. That evening was the rehearsal dinner for the wedding. After three hours of being in a boutique, we finally found something that the three of us loved. We got back to the resort at about 2p.m that afternoon. I decided to go check up on Ken. I wanted him to attend the rehearsal dinner scheduled for tonight.“Hey.” I said as soon as I got in.“Hey Naomi, how are you? I haven't seen you in a while. I guess the wedding preparations have been overwhelming for you right?” Ken asked. He looked much better compared to the last time I saw him and I was glad that he was recovering well.I sat beside him on the bed and held his hand softly. “A lot has been going on but I am here now.” I said, smiling at him. “After the wedding is over, we can start your therapy sessions and will recover quickly.”Scott remained quiet for a while before opening his mouth to talk. “You know what Naomi
Naomi's POV.The next morning came too bright, too fast. I woke to the sound of seagulls and the soft crash of waves against the shore. My head throbbed, not from alcohol, but from everything else. From last night. From the look in Justin’s eyes. From my silence.I sat on the edge of the bed, staring out at the ocean from the open balcony of the resort. Scott was sleeping soundly beside me. Thank God he didn't notice what happened between Justin and I. He was fully engrossed with business talk that he didn't notice my absence.There was a knock at the door."Naomi?"Veronica.I pulled on the white robe draped over the chair and padded barefoot to the door. I hesitated. Then I opened it.“I didn't wake you up, did I?” She asked with a smile across her face. She stretched her neck to check my bed and I swear, her facial expression softened when she was Scott sleeping soundly.“Scott is here?”Was she expecting someone else?“Shouldn't he?” I couldn't stop myself from asking.“No, don't
Naomi's POV.Scott didn't spend the night in the room after our little fight last night and honestly, I was relieved. I didn't know how to handle being in the same room with him with that much tension.I heard a knock on my door and I lazily got up to open the door. Lily and Tessa were standing outside the room. Without waiting for me to invite them, they walked past me.“See, I told you that Scott didn't spend the night here.” Lily said, staring at Tessa.“What happened Naomi? I thought you guys were fine last night.” Tessa said, sounding concerned.“Don't worry about it. I know Scott, I am sure we will sort everything out today.” I said.“If that's the case, Lily and I were going shopping. We were wondering if you'd like to tag along.” Tessa invited. “We could use this as an opportunity to tour the city.” Lily chipped in. She knew better than anyone and she knew that touring new places had always been my favorite thing to do.“You two go.” I declined. “Well, that's alright. You wi
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