Massages were one of the things I grew to enjoy over the years. After a stressful contract was dealt with, I liked to indulge myself in this little pampering. That's probably why I couldn't understand Lilian's refusal for a massage. I guess there were other things that she could do to relieve stress. Facials, a soak in a mud bath, manicures and pedicures, the sauna was also a great choice. To each their own, I guess. I let out a sigh as a knot in my shoulder was released. I enjoyed the smell of the aromatic oils used on me. This was my kind of life. I couldn't imagine opting for the acupuncture plan over this. Just the thought of those needles stuck into my pressure points freaked me out.In no time at all, I was done with my treatments. I was so relaxed, I fell asleep on the massage table. My hands were silently taken care of as the staff didn't wake me up until they were done. My facial mask and pedicure was done simultaneously, my feet being scrubbed and whatever was being done t

I felt at ease immediately the plane touched down. It felt good to be in a familiar environment once more and the thought of seeing my family brought a smile to my face.Being in the plane for eighteen hours made my legs ache. Lilian had a smile on her face as we walked towards the car park where my driver was waiting.It was twelve noon but the sun wasn't as scorching as it would have been in theMaldives."Good afternoon sir, ma'am." My driver, Lucas, greeted."Good afternoon." Lilian and I replied almost simultaneously."Where would you like to go sir?""Home." He nodded and got into the driver's seat.**When we alighted, Lilian went in without saying a word to me. I wondered what was up with her. Probably her mood swings.The driver brought our luggages out and took them inside.I went to the kitchen and got a bottle of water, downing it all in one gulp. The house was neat so I knew my housekeeper was coming in to maintain the house.I had just found a comfortable position on th

Habits were hard to break away from. I had spent two weeks away from work for the wedding and the honeymoon. When I got up in the morning, my body had fallen back to my routine.Almost mechanically, I woke up and got ready for the day and back to work. For a moment I forgot about Lilian and that I was married. I was brewing my coffee, munching on an apple when Lilian came downstairs.It wasn't until I laid my eyes on her was I reminded of her existence. She looked surprised to see me, I wonder why.It seemed like she just rolled out of bed as her eyes were still a bit clouded with sleep, her hair in a messy bun. She was wearing a robe over her nightgown which she tightened around herself upon seeing me. "Good morning." I greeted focusing on my coffee."Good morning." She replied, walking past me to grab a bottle of water from the fridge."I'm going to work now. My secretary will be here in a few hours to take you shopping." She just drank out of the bottle as I spoke."I'll pick y

I stretched and yawned, feeling much refreshed after a good night's rest.Yesterday's dinner had gone well and I felt fulfilled as the Manchesters were one of our biggest clients and it'd have been a huge loss if they withdrew their contract.I stood up from the bed and put on a tank top and shorts. I grabbed a face towel and made my way to the gym.As I got downstairs, light snoring reached my ears. I turned towards the sound and saw Lilian sprawled out on the couch. Her bare, long legs were splayed out in display, leaving nothing to the imagination.I cleared my throat.She stirred awake and looked around, probably checking for me. I turned to the other side, going over to block the sunlight that bathed the whole room."Over here." I alerted her."Byron?" She called out."Yes. May I know why you like sleeping on the couch when we have more than four rooms in this house?" I asked, a bit annoyed and partially flustered at her state of dressing."Lilian, are you with me?" I asked agai

I left the office on time so I could see Regina and possibly spend the night there but the smell of cigarettes aggravated my already bad mood and I just had to leave.I didn't like cigarettes, everyone around me knows. When Abel was exploring different things and started smoking, I refused to tolerate it. I distanced myself quick and didn't even talk to him. He got the message and quit fast.It wasn't me being health conscious or some bullshit like that. I just didn't like it. There was something about it that just disgusted me.Now that I wasn't staying at Regina's, I didn't want to go home to Lilian. It would even be weirder if I went back to work after leaving a few hours ago. My strange actions would most definitely reach my dad's ears. Then I'll have to give an explanation as to why I was spending long hours at work despite being a newly wed.With a sigh, I drove in the direction of home. I stopped the housekeeper from coming since Lilian was home. Although she has been working f