All Asher did was put up an act. He knew he couldn't cage me in the house forever. After much argument for countless nights and continuous slaps I got from him_ that was the highest he did, probably because he didn't want anything to happen to “his baby". We concluded. I could work, but not at a firm.Asher surprisingly bought an already ongoing restaurant for me. He set things up and got employers there. I wasn't doing anything because there was someone for everything. That was the biggest thing Asher had done for me since we got married. I was so surprised when he told me. Even though I could see the contempt in his eyes as he spoke, I was still happy. At least I got to leave the house.But to think of it, Asher wasn't the type to do something as big as that for me. The last big thing I remembered Asher did for me was planning an anniversary that turned out to be a disaster. It wasn't my fault. Maybe if he had remembered the date, that wouldn't have happened.Asher was probably plan
Shaun's POV “We couldn't find her boss" I heard them say. The anger that took hold of me made me toss the glass cup of wine in my hand to the wall, shattering It in the process.“What the fuck do you mean?" I snarled at them in anger. With the look on Bella's face, it was obvious she was surprised by my outburst. I was going insane all because of a woman I thought I would be fine with."There's no lead sir. It's harder to work that way. She is certainly not in L.A”"I fucking know that” I snapped at him in anger."Boss” he tried to speak, but I didn't let him."I don't care how many states are in this damn country, or how many countries are in this world, I want you to find her. Get it?” I pointed my index fingers at him.He bowed his head "yes boss,” he said and they all walked away."And what are you so upset about?" Bella asked after they had gone.I took another glass and filled it halfway with wine. I took a big gulp before turning to look at her.“Lindsay" I replied faintly."T
Lindsay's POV.I cried so hard that night until I found it hard to breathe. Assuming I and Asher went to court, Leia would have chosen Asher and I wouldn't be able to see her again.It was pathetic and sad. I stared at the man who slept next to me and I wondered what I ever did to him. He hated me so much, yet he claimed he didn't. Shaun would never do that to me. I was certain he would have cherished me and treated me better than Asher would, but I just had to be so stupid. It was almost midnight, but I didn't feel sleepy. I slipped down from my bed and walked to the sitting room. It had been tidy. After Asher was satisfied with how much I had begged, he stopped the threats to take Leia from me and all was restored to normal. The staff cleaned the house too.The wine stand still had a few drinks which I could use. I took a bottle of wine and poured it into a cup. In the process of taking the wine, a pack of cigarettes fell from the stand. I shook my head. It belonged to Asher. Why d
Lindsay POV.Getting up from bed every single day had been war for me. Being pregnant wasn't easy at all. It seemed like each day I woke up, my energy was being drained. Being pregnant was exhausting. I had forgotten how it could be because I had Leia, a few years back I had to be at the restaurant, which I did nothing in. Asher just did it as a way for me to get out of the house. He wasn't even totally fine with me there. After performing my normal daily routine. I left the house for the already busy restaurant. I didn't even understand my use there anyway.“Good day to you ma'am" spoke Fay, a young red-haired girl. She seemed busy in the counter with orders“Coming through" One of the staff that I hadn't even seen before said as she walked through with her hands filled with a tray.I sighed as I turned to look at Fay. “How did things turn out yesterday?" I couldn't make it the previous day.“Everywhere was super busy. I had to give out a lot of orders" “You were the one on duty ye
Lindsay POVI almost choked on the water I was drinking when I heard Asher say. “Let's renew our vows" I had to make it repeat before I realized he was serious. Then I laughed. It was truly funny.“I don't see what's so funny," he said with a scowl on his face.“Because it seems like a joke to me honestly"“We have been married for 7 years, Lindsay. It's only right.."“Asher, don't start with your pretense that this marriage is okay" I pointed a fork at him angrily. He had to be kidding me. What the fuck did he mean by that. There I was, thinking of a way of eloping with Shaun and Asher just had to ruin the moment.“We can it work out, can't we?“"You can't bring back what Is already dead can you?“He dropped the fork in his hand back on his plate as he stared at me. “Our marriage is not dead," he said firmly. How could he even get angry for what he knew was true?“A marriage where I am being threatened not to get a divorce. You think I still love you, Asher, you better think again"
Lindsay's POV Remember when I told Asher I didn't want to be a part of any vow renewal? Well, that didn't work out. There I was, walking towards the aisle, staring at Asher who stood at the altar. Of course, it had to be a church. He was dressed in a black tuxedo while I on other hand was dressed in a pink flowing fitted gown. If my mother hadn't threatened to tell Asher the baby wasn't his, I wouldn't be here. It was exhausting. I had to seat for hours to get dressed and have my Makeup done when I hated the man I was doing it for.Asher smiled at me, but I didn't smile back. I couldn't. My cheeks felt numb and at the same time, my heartbeat was fast and loud.When I got to where Asher was, he took my hand. I hated it. I hated it so much. The audacity for him to do that.After smiling at me, he parted his lips to speak. “On our wedding day, I pledged to love you in sickness and in health, and for better or worse. The past year has tested those vows, but our enduring love for one an
After gathering more courage, I brought my hands to the door and I did the dreadful. I knocked. Not once, not twice, multiple times to ensure he heard it. Then I brought my hand down and placed my bottom lips between my teeth, waiting patiently for the door to be opened.After some time, I was about to raise my hand to the door to knock again, but before I could, the door opened and my heart flew. Everything I practiced to say flew out the window as I stared at him.There was a glare on his face as he opened the door, probably out of frustration, but when he saw it was me, the stern look on his face instantly softened. He didn't expect to see me there.“Hey" my voice had turned raspy. I had to clear my throat to try again. “Hello"“Lindsay," he said with his intense eyes scanning me. I was dressed off. Common I just ran away from a vow renewal.“I came to see you"I forced a smile on my trembling lips.He didn't say anything, he stepped back a bit with the door wide open, gesturing me
Marrying Shaun wasn't a problem. If I wanted to marry him I needed to tell him everything but before that, there was something I needed to do first and that was to officially divorce Asher.I sat in my room with my luggage. I was nervous. Asher wasn't home yet. Neither was Leia. This was the first time I would be seeing him after the vow renewal incident. I knew he was going to be angry, but I didn't care. It was the end. He could take Leia if he wanted. With Shaun's power, I can always get Leia back.I heard the front door close and the sound of giggles from Leia. I knew they were back. I stood up immediately and dragged my luggage out. I stood on the stairs waiting for Asher to see me and he did.The moment Asher saw me, the smile on his face left. His eyes left mine and they landed on the luggage in my hands.“I'm leaving Asher" I blurted out.“To where mum?" I could see the fear in her eyes.“Asher I'm done with this marriage. I'm getting a divorce and I mean it"He snickered. “Ar