warning: content of physical abuseAriaI try to turn but the act reminds me of my cuffed wrist. I groan. My husband cuffed me to the bed and didn't bother to come check on me. I was being accused of stealing diamonds. Something I've never laid my hands on.I push the blanket away and reach for my phone. I dial the number saved as husband. He hungs up after the first ring.I stare at the phone unbelievably. After a while,a knock is heard and the door opens. Mecael walks in wearing a white shirt and grey sweats."Didn't know you did casual." I tease."What do you want" he closes the door and leans on it."How about you uncuff me and grant me a divorce." He scoffs in response and walks over to the edge of the bed."Where are the diamonds?" He questions."I don't know." I reply honestly."Humph!" He turns to look at the door."Expecting anyone?" I also following his gaze.A knock is heard and the door clocks open. Three men walk in. They were all in black suits. Great.The men who were
MecaelAria's ocean blue eyes stared into mine. Her efforts to glare at me were so far unsuccessful. With her doe eyes she only appeared to be waiting for my directions."Why are you starring?" "Let's go." I settle on not picking up a fight with her.We walked to the car where we both settled at the back. At several occasions she tried to speak but when she found my eyes on her she looked away.The driver pulled over at the hotel. He opened my door and I went around to open the door for Aria."A hotel" She asked looking around."Yes." "Why are you here? I don't really feel hungry and…" Funny how she thought we were here to eat."I'm here for a meeting." She gasps."Behave." I added as a warning. She scowled but didn't reply.I lead the way and she follows closely behind. I stop and turn to him."I appreciate you following me like a mother chicken but I prefer having you by side." I notified her."If you don't take such huge steps maybe I would be able to keep up with you." She snap
Aria"Hello brother." The man greets his voice bubbly. Mecael's forehead creased. "Why are you here?"he asked his voice toneless. These two did not have such a good history together."Who's the girl?" The other guy stepping forward. Mecael steps in between us completely blocking my view.I tug my head to the side like I'm peeping through. I wave at the guy casually. His lips curl upwards,lines form at the side of his eyes. His smile was so genuine.I step from behind Mecael."Hi! I'm Aria." I chirped. Meeting someone who Mecael openly disapproved off brought a surge of excitement through me."Well hello there." He hold out his hand and I shake it."I'm this man's older brother." He side bumps him. Mecael pushes him away and straightens his suit."This cold guy?" I tease glancing over at him."Yeah. You can call me Alex." He smiles.I nod and repeat his name."I love how it rolls off your tongue.""You'd love how I moan it even better." I state teasingly. Mecael gives me a disappro
AriaMy eyelids felt heavy. The thought of someone ending my life didn't allow me to sleep. I wobbled out of bed and went to the bathroom.Having missed three consecutive classes I had to try and not miss another one. This marriage shit almost made me forget I was anl still am a student.I took a quick shower and went back to my closet. A knock is heard twice. I stare at the door for a few seconds thinking about ignoring it. Whoever it was knocked again. I wore an oversized top,wrapped the towel around my waist and went for the door."Hurry up and come downstairs." Mesta informed.I smile."Good morning to you Mesta.""Don't act like you like me. I don't and I won't try to hide it." She cleared.I nodded I'm understanding."Want to come in? You can help me pick out an outfit." She looked at me with an expression I couldn't read."Hurry up and come downstairs." She repeated. I was left wondering if she was wired to speak like that. No one ever spoke like a robot in real life. Not unle
AriaMy lessons were over quickly. Except for econimics. During the lecture time seemed to have stopped. Lionne staying by my side made me surprisingly comfortable.I hadn't realized how I had no social life till now. I said hi to a few people but nothing more than that. I realized that my life was wrapped up around my boyfriend way more than I thought.My phone beeps. Alex: I miss you.The audacity."Everything alright?" Lionne asks."I can call Sir…" he takes out his phone.I grab it."That would be unnecessary." I give his phone back.I sigh and type.Dearest Alex,I was always excited about our future. Now we only have a past. You were so nice to talk to. You felt very comfortable. You wrapped me around your little finger. Now I'm at school and I only have Lionne. With you I never thought of making friends. Please don't text me again.I press send. I referred to lionne as my frined. I so admitted to him how he had messed me up.The phone beeps again.Alex:Don't be a whore. Just co
MecaelI arrive at the Crescent club to find Lionne pacing outside. "Where is she?" I demanded."I…I don't know. I called her and she hung up but then she picked up and now her phone is turned off…" he was picking on his nails."Didn't your master ask you not to do that?" I look down on his hands. He clasps them and apologizes."Go sit in the car." I gave him the keys.It's the second time I'm driving to go pick up this girl. Did I care about her that much? No.But she holds the title of my wife. As a husband,it's only my responsibility.I storm inside. I rub my nose at the stench of alcohol. My eardrums complained. The lights and the crowd made it hard for my eyes to successfully scan the place. Asking the anyone for help would be useless. The security in these places were shocking.I take out my phone to trach her down. She was still around. That was great. Now to find her. I trailed to the right and off a corridor.The door slightly opened caught my eye. If she wanted to get lai
AriaHow can my body feel so heavy. I felt sweaty and sticky. It was hot. The room was hot and I felt like I was thrown into the pits of hell. The headache! My head was splitting.I notice the weight around my waist. The warmth radiating from my back. Memories from last night flash I'm my mind. They were pictures. Parts of them. I shake my head and immediately regret it. Everything begun to spin I shut my eyes tight trying to even my breathe.The club…the man…everything happened so fast but Mecael was there. He must have been there or I was hallucinating.My eyes slowly open. The streaks of sunlight burnt my eyes. It didn't help with the migraine. This…this wasn't my room. The blanket was too thin. The bed was too hard. The figure behind me stirred. I shift my weight to the left. I slowly observe his face. The black curly hair. His beautiful face. I was in bed with Lionne.Wait. Lionne?!What on Earth was I doing with lionne in bed. He opens his eyes and smiles softly."I'm sorry.
Chapter 13Mecael"Say something." I urged her after she was silent for more than a minute."What's your definition of submission?" She asks quietly."We can and will talk about this but not now." I look at Greg who shrugs setting his boy on the couch." You need therapy."She snorts lifting her nose."Hell no!" I sigh. It was going to be harder than I thought."I'm fine. Just because a guy tried to stick his-" she pauses." You know what I'm saying. I promised myself that I would never let a man ruin me. I'm not about to break that promise."'Never let a man ruin me.' What had my wife been through."Fine,I won't force you into it. I'm simply putting it out there for you to consider.""And I said no." His voice carried traces of irritation. It was time to drop the topic. For now."I have to go Mecael. I have some 'things' to work on." He looked over at Lionne.I nod. They were going to scene."Bye Lionne. Come check on me sometimes to ensure my husband doesn't kill me." Aria called aft