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Dissecting Ideas

Author: Adira Asher
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I couldnt help but exhale as the car entered the driveway and slowed down. The day had been long with more uncertainty stress and unresolved issues than I wanted to remember. Right now all I wanted was to sleep and temporarily forget about Fiona and the unsettling feeling of familiarity that was still hovering over me like a shadow.

Alexander held the door open for me as the car door opened and he got out his eye contact with me displaying his typical warmth. Although it didnt quite reach his eyes the faint smile that was on his face said a lot. It was now late and I was still exhausted from the day.

My body was screaming for sleep especially as the weight of the unborn child inside of me increased. I put a hand to my stomach and felt the baby move uneasily.

Alexander asked “Are you okay?” in a gentle worried tone.

I didnt have to say anything out loud for him to know that something wasnt right with me.

As his gaze strayed to my stomach I knew he was also experiencing uneasiness. I
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    I moved slowly down the corridor my steps getting heavier as I went. Uncertainty permeated the air around me but I was unable to go back at this time. What was it about Fiona that made me feel so familiar? Why did I feel as though I knew her from somewhere else—somewhere beyond the surface of our shared life?This question had been circling around in my head all night. Despite Alexanders caution and all the evidence that it was a bad idea I started to walk in the direction of her room. I knew that I should have left and gone back to sleep but I was unable to do so. I needed to know.Whatever was dragging at my thoughts I had to find it. When I got to Fionas room I was hesitant. I could hear the faint hum of silence on the other side as the polished wood of the door reflected the soft glow of the hallway light.The hallway was deserted when I looked over my shoulder half expecting to see Alexander standing there observing me. I was by myself with my thoughts and the house was quiet. In

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    Dissecting Ideas

    I couldnt help but exhale as the car entered the driveway and slowed down. The day had been long with more uncertainty stress and unresolved issues than I wanted to remember. Right now all I wanted was to sleep and temporarily forget about Fiona and the unsettling feeling of familiarity that was still hovering over me like a shadow.Alexander held the door open for me as the car door opened and he got out his eye contact with me displaying his typical warmth. Although it didnt quite reach his eyes the faint smile that was on his face said a lot. It was now late and I was still exhausted from the day.My body was screaming for sleep especially as the weight of the unborn child inside of me increased. I put a hand to my stomach and felt the baby move uneasily.Alexander asked “Are you okay?” in a gentle worried tone. I didnt have to say anything out loud for him to know that something wasnt right with me.As his gaze strayed to my stomach I knew he was also experiencing uneasiness. I

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    The Unspoken Memory

    It seemed like an endless drive back to the mansion. My thoughts were anything but calm despite the cars constant hum being almost calming. I couldnt stop seeing pictures of Fiona's lifeless icy body.I couldnt get rid of the nagging sense of familiarity. Somewhere somehow I had seen her before but where? The question kept coming back to me like a never-ending tornado preventing me from sleeping.My thoughts kept returning to her no matter how hard I tried to concentrate on anything else. I had to keep it in mind. I needed to understand why everything felt so strange and where I knew her from. However it grew more elusive the harder I tried to remember it like a dream that vanished the moment I made an effort to understand it. I could sense Alexanders silence next to me. I could tell that something was bothering him too even though he hadnt spoken much since we left the hospital. Although he appeared to be distracted by the drive his eyes were focused on the road. A silent strain pe

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    Disturbing Familiarity

    I was unable to take my eyes off of Fiona. Something about her nagged at the back of my mind. Initially I believed it to be simply the similarity Alexander had described. However as I stood there staring at Fionas pallid face a deeper emotion awoke inside of me.It wasnt just how she appeared it was also how familiar she seemed. She must be someone Ive seen before. But where? Not in the mansion not here. not in the hospital at the moment. In an attempt to explain the persistent sensation in the back of my mind my thoughts were racing and colliding with one another. It was just out of reach like a piece of a puzzle.Although I was unable to recall I was aware that I had previously met her. My breath caught as my head started to throb a sudden intense pain behind my eyes. I tried to clear my head by wincing and applying pressure to my temples but the more I considered it the worse the pain got.The memory was as elusive as sand slipping through my fingers even after I forced myself to

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    The weight of the world fell on me once more as soon as the elevator doors opened. I took a shallow breath to try to steady myself as the hospitals sterile cold air seemed to press in on me.Despite Avas quiet but reassuring presence at my side I was only able to concentrate on the fear that was tearing at my chest. I was surprised when the doctor who had been waiting at Fionas room entrance called us into a different room.This room was more clinical colder and surrounded Fionas motionless body with a few more monitors and beeping devices. As we entered the door clicked softly behind us and my gaze instantly landed on her. Still unconscious Fiona lay in bed still connected to a system of machines that hummed softly all around her.She was more lifeless than I had ever seen her and her skin was ghostly pale. The room seemed to be so still that everything around us seemed to be absorbed. She was constantly reminded of her vulnerability by the machines around her. With the use of a vent

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    I instantly got to my feet my heart pounding as the phone echoed in my palm. There was no space for doubt because the voice on the other end was clear and urgent. The doctor spoke quickly and bluntly and I could feel the weight of his words pressing down on my chest. “Mr. Navarro” the doctor said in a clipped voice “ You must come to the hospital right away. The situation is urgent.”The line went dead before I had a chance to ask any questions. There was an empty echo in my ear as the call ended just as suddenly as it had begun. Panic threatened to take hold and my heart skipped a beat. I didnt know what was going on but I knew it couldnt be good. A problem existed. I had to be there because of something that had happened. As I turned to face Ava who was still standing in front of me I noticed that her eyes were wide with interest and that her expression had changed to one that was more worried.I spoke without thinking and even I could hear the urgency in my voice. “Its the docto

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    The Moment Between Us

    Voices were chatting, heels clicking on the floor and the gentle rustle of fabric filled the room. However I never took my eyes off of her. Ava!. I was powerless to stop myself. I watched her every step and move after the practice and I was mesmerized by how graceful and effortless she had become.She’d succeeded. Every piece of advice and criticism she received was transformed into something far better than I could have ever imagined. She had evolved into a symbol of strength as well as beauty.However the way Ava stood there composed and powerful and the way she moved sent all of my thoughts racing. Her body was the ideal illustration of the change she had experienced and her steps were deliberate and measured.She was starting to captivate me and I couldnt look away. I couldnt resist observing her. I watched her every move every step and the way her body moved gracefully but with an intensity that was nearly unbearable. She was extraordinary. The way her chin was raised just the ri

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    Desires Weight

    With my fingers lightly tapping the armrest and the cool leather biting into my skin I leaned slightly into the chair and sat back. I reminded myself to concentrate on the task at hand and the events taking place here. I was not intended to be the subject of this.This was not intended to be an intimate matter.My heart raced at the deliberate way her heels clicked on the floor. She had dramatically changed from the woman who had entered my life a few days prior she was taller and more self-assured. No longer merely a victim of her circumstances she was a woman who had discovered her own power.I sensed the change in the atmosphere around her. I was also unable to turn away. My heart pounded in my chest that familiar unwanted pull. I had attempted to suppress the same emotion ever since she entered my life. I had avoided the same emotion because I believed it to be an unaffordable diversion. I had reasoned that I wasnt prepared for this that I couldnt allow myself to feel this way an

  • The Stand In Wife's Revenge    The Transformation

    The morning had flown by but there was a change when I entered the living room from the bedroom. A sense of anticipation permeated the thicker air. My gaze automatically landed on the sleek black coffee table where several fashion magazines were piled high their glossy pages showcasing the strong women I was meant to aspire to.Alexander stood close to the windows his eyes intense his posture perfect. However the designer and the modeling coach from the other day were standing next to him. The coach appeared stern and assured as though she had been here a hundred times while the designer held a folder full of sketches and had a serious expression.Alexander heard my footsteps and turned. Slowly his gaze swept over me as though he were evaluating something or determining what to do next. After staring at her for far too long he finally said “Ava you're going to start training today. We cannot afford to make any mistakes. I require you to be flawless in every way. This is more about yo

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