Lindsay POV.The last thing I loved doing was making dinner. It always made me more tired than I was. But I couldn't tell Asher I was too tired to make dinner. Sometimes I felt the need to quit it all and just run away, but not without Shaun. I wanted a break from all this. My wife's duty and most especially my abusive husband's.Someone entered the Kitchen and I didn't need to turn to know it was Asher. Since he didn't want to speak to me, I didn't see the need to keep trying. I thought he was going to do whatever he wanted to do and leave the kitchen the same way he came but he walked to where I chopped carrots instead.I still didn't give him any attention. I wasn't in the mood to have a fight with him or anything. “How was work?" he asked randomly and I was taken aback, but I didn't show it. Asher had never asked me about my work. He was only concerned about when I got back from work and the time too.“Fine" I didn't look at him as I continued what I was doing.“You didn't ask me
I tapped my fingers nervously on the table in front of me. My lips were between my teeth and I occasionally ran my hand through my hair, racking my brain for a way to make things work in my favor.It was exactly 12 hours since Asher had announced we were moving and I hadn't still thought of a way to make him change his mind. If I told him I didn't want to leave LA, he would see it as disrespect and was going to force me to go with him anyway.My phone rang at my side. It was Shaun calling. My heart skipped a few beats. He was the only reason I didn't want to leave LA. I couldn't live in a strange state with an abusive husband and a soul-sucking depressed excuse for a life.I watched the phone ring as a huge lump formed in my throat. I resisted the urge to cry even though I was literally almost losing my mind. My phone rang until it finally stopped by itself.If at all I was leaving LA, I needed to cut off all ties I had with Shaun. I didn't want him to miss me at all. If I started dis
Lindsay's POVMy heart skipped a beat when he said those words. I swallowed hard. There was an instant cold that surged through me and that was a result of the fear that overwhelmed me at that point. Even my heartbeat was so fast and loud that I was certain he would be able to hear it if he paid close attention.“Have you suddenly become deaf?"My shaky hands grabbed the phone from the table. I breathed so hard and fast as I held the phone. Before I could even answer it, the call ended. I heaved a sigh of relief and the tension in my chest was soothed "It has already ended” I turned the phone for Asher to see for himself, but he didn't look satisfied."Then call him back” he leaned closer. "Tell him you resign and you are leaving LA next week”My heart sank. Asher was really the devil himself. "But it's too early to do that” My voice was very distorted and I knew it would only be a matter of time before I started crying my eyes out.“I don't care about that. Call your boss and tell h
Lindsay POVI groaned in pain as I raised my head from the bed. The morning sun crept into the room from the tiny creek of my curtain, reflecting on my face and I had that strong urge to remain in my bed because my body ached all over. But I had a motive that day and that was to make Asher pay for what he did to me.I wasn't going to let him get away with it. I had had enough.Reluctantly, I got down from the bed and dragged my weak body to the bathroom to perform my morning routine. When I was done taking my bath, I felt a bit relieved. The headache was gone, but not the body aches. I opened my closet to get dressed. Instead of wearing my normal pleated skirt and a loose top that Asher always preferred me on, I grabbed a short black revealing dress instead.I made sure it exposed all the injuries on my body. The ones Asher had inflicted on me the previous day. My plan was to go to his company dressed like this without putting any makeup on.Asher had a strong rule that I had no righ
Lindsay;When I got back to my car, I broke down into tears. I couldn't bear the pain in my chest anymore. I hit my hand hard on the steering wheel in anger. I didn't care if I ruined it. I hated Asher too much and I didn't care if I got rid of his favorite car.After crying my eyes out, I started the car and drove off. I remembered I had promised Shaun I was going to show up at his house. At least something good could happen to me that day.I drove back to the house. My bad bitch era was over. I had to put on some makeup before going to Shaun's house. Tons of foundation to cover up the disaster on my face. I couldn't show up in Shaun's house like I fought in world war 3.I didn't take my dress off. The only thing I did was put makeup on. I didn't bother doing anything to my hair because it was already spruced up.After making sure I had covered all the scars on my face, I left the house. But this time I didn't take Asher's car. There was no need for that.*****I had never been nervo
Lindsay's POV.Asher got home that night drunk. That was the least way I expected him to be. I had expected him to be furious and probably choke me to death. Asher was a very confusing being. Each time I expected him to do something, he always did things the other way.He staggered as he made his way through the front door while I stayed at the side staring at him. He looked at me for a while. I didn't know if he was angry or not.He raised his hand to speak. “That was a really good act you...." He paused. “Pulled at my office today" he shook his head as he tossed his suitcase to the couch.I didn't say a word. I was alert as ever. He was drunk and was probably not going to hit me, but i didn't want to take the risk.He started coming towards me but I didn't move back because I didn't want to give him the impression that I was scared. He reeked of alcohol and it made me wonder how much drink he had had.“Don't come any closer Asher?" I said with a stern look on my face. I thought he wa
Lindsay's POV I opened my mouth to speak, but no words came forth. He had already told me not to reject his gift. I couldn't even count how many times I had rejected his offers. For him to assign a bodyguard for me, that meant he suspected me or was it solely for my protection? I had to ask myself.“Shaun I don't understand" I mumbled as I turned to look at Shaun who had his intent eyes on me. it was almost as if he was watching every one of my expressions.“I need to be assured of your safety Lindsay," he said firmly and I didn't know how to oppose him. One thing was certain, I didn't need a bodyguard.“I don't need a bodyguard Shaun '' I blurted out and watched a frown appear on his face as he stared at me in confusion.“What do you mean Lindsay?"“I don't need a bodyguard" I said more loudly this time. “There's no point. I am not under any form of danger. Don't you trust me?"He stood up from where he sat and walked to where I was. I tensed up immediately because I knew if he touc
Lindsay POVI turned to look at Jace who remained quiet. I was glad he didn't look at me like he was judging me. Probably he didn't want to disrespect his Boss's partner. Maybe he saw me the same way he saw Shaun. I pointed my index finger at him “You can't say anything to him” there was a stern look on my face to give him the impression that was as serious as hell."I didn't plan on saying anything,” he shrugged.I sighed as I leaned on Shaun's table."But you know I'm married right?” I needed to be sure."I am your neighbor, of course I do” "And” I bit my lips nervously. "you know how my husband can be”"I'm not going to say anything,” he assured me and for some reason, I trusted his words."Then we'll not be having any problem” I smiled at him. "Let's go” I walked and he trailed from behind.We got outside and he led me to a black car. Shaun must have assigned the car through Jace to me because he knew I wasn't going to take it if he gave me directly.“Don't say anything" I warne