I and Herodotus had a drink. We talked about how our lives have gone for the several months that have passed."Theron, take care of your wife because she's genuine to you," he said.I gulped down the last amount of alcohol from my glass. I asked him many things to at least make him leave the topic of Athara."How's it going to manage this bar?""Oh, damn, it's not easy, Theron. I don't know why you signed the contract and you negotiated with me, but you are not helping me at all."I laughed. "You and the boys are the ones who've been so excited for this and not me, dude. I helped you make it, and it's not my job to do the stuff of managing this.""But you are receiving profits," he said."That's what my signature could do. I signed, and I should receive profits."Herodotus shook his head before he drank the alcohol in his glass. I feel sorry for him because he likes someone who can't even like him back.I am proud now because of what he said. Athara loves me, and she chose me. She di

I came down because I was bored. I feel like I'm going crazy if I stay there inside our room. I miss him more and think about him a lot when I'm in that room. It was a good thing because I saw Maid Tanna sitting on the sofa and facing the big TV in the living room. She must have finished her work. It's almost afternoon, so zhe doesn't have much to do. There were only two of us here, so she did little work in the kitchen."Maid Tanna," I mentioned her name. She turned to me with a wide smile. It's really good that I'm with her. Maybe if Maid Tanna wasn't here I would have gone completely crazy. "Are you bored up there, Ma'am Athara?"I just nodded in response. "I'm not used to the house being quiet, Maid Tanna. I also miss Theron being my strict husband. Even though he only says bad words to me, I really miss him. I'm used to being scolded and yelled at by him so I'm sad now," I said as I sat properly facing her. My gaze went to the object on the small transparent table. There is

I almost didn't get to say goodbye to Ameline properly because my husband rushed me too much. Even though it was an unknown number registered, I knew it was Theron.I looked at the watch on my wrist. I fell on my forehead when I saw that it was six thirty in the afternoon. I swallowed, and I kept on breathing through my mouth.My phone rang. My phone is new, so no one's number is registered on it.I stared at the screen. I don't know what to say to Theron. I forgot about her coming home at this time."Mother Mary," I said when I saw Theron's name stop flashing on the screen.He called again. I cleared my throat and sighed twice in a harsh manner to at least disregard the tension I felt now.I was about to answer his call, but he suddenly ended up dialing it. I'm doomed; he may think that I am taking him for granted now.He is surely so angry about what I did to him. My hand is trembling now as I am holding the phone. I almost dropped my heart because my phone rang. It's not Theron, bu

My in-laws were finally home. Our house turned happy and loud again. We are now having fun in the pool except my husband Theron. He's with us but he seemed thinking too far. He was physically here but mentally away.We're having a good time because of this small feast as my in-laws came home from Carolina. "Athara, we really missed you!" mommy said. I looked at her and smiled. My heart is immensely grateful for the treatment I received from my in-laws."Thanks, mommy. I missed you too. Ask Maid Tanna if you don't believe me, I am really not in the mood when you were away. The house was never like it was when we're here together," I said. "Sorry, dear. Don't worry, as soon as Daddy Rondel and I leave, we'll try to make sure it won't last three days. We're just taking care of something, so we went to Carolina," she explained. We got out of the pool and headed to our respective beach chairs. I took a juice and slowly tasted it. It tastes like fresh grapes so it's really good. The juic

I was caught by the day on the veranda. I drink alcohol to relieve the anger I feel towards myself right now. I just held my neck and stroked it violently because of irritation. "Fuck! I shouldn't have told her those words!"My phone rang immediately so I hurried to answer it. The smile disappeared from my lips when I saw who was calling. Samantha called. "Theron, what now?"My anger was aroused towards Samantha. If he hadn't blackmailed me, I wouldn't have let my mother and child walk away from me. "Theron, didn't you tell me you'd choose me? What's the news? Have you kicked that woman out yet?" she asked impatiently. I swallowed before I blew out the air I saved in my diaphragm. I stared into the distance. The fogs are kissing my hand and my face. Even my breath is like fog. It's cold in the veranda of the house. If I didn't drink alcohol I'm sure I wouldn't be able to escape the extreme cold here. I hope I can escape the fact that my mother and daughter are no longer by my sid