ALLYSA'S POV “Here you go.” Ivy said, passing the orange juice to me. “Thanks.” I said, bringing it to my lips. “You're welcome, you should give yourself a break, this is weighing you down so much.” “Is it?” I asked, looking into her eyes as the flavored taste of the drink went down my throat. “Yeah it is and that should be the last thing on your mind, I know you're having this mixed up feelings concerning him and it's disturbing, you feel like you're giving him your heart too soon and he doesn't even realize it, Allysa you can't tell your heart whom to love but you can live happily without having to think or bother about him.”“How?” I asked, standing on my feet.“Back then it was his cheating, then strange calls and texts and now strange gifts? I feel like I'm contending with an invisible person who's somewhere enjoying the show and waiting for this marriage to crash.”“Would you be happy if it crashes?” She asked, taking my hand in hers.“You know I won't be happy, one for myself

ALLYSA'S POV “Allysa let's talk this out, I really don't know this lady, I promise.” He voiced out as I marched into the bathroom. “I don't want your explanations Lucas,you had the time in the world to tell me everything but of course, this marriage meant nothing to you so what changed?”“Fine. Suit yourself.” I scoffed, locking the door behind me as I began having my bath.When I walked out of the bathroom, he was out already out and I was grateful for that. I got dressed and walked out of the room.“Good morning ma'am, did you sleep well?” Benny asked and I nodded.“Yeah I did, I won't be having breakfast, can you do something for me?” I asked.“Yes ma'am.” She replied.“Can you get the laundry done? I'd love that so much.” “Yeah of course.”“Are you leaving without eating?” Lucas asked as I got to the door. I placed my hand on the knob and turned to look at him.“As you can see, yes I am.” I replied and opened the door.“It's harm__”“Before you go on lecturing me, I know what is

ALLYSA'S POV I walked into the bedroom, a smile playing on my lips as he rolled his eyes. “Are you coming to taunt me? If you are I'll tell you something, don't.” I chuckled, sitting on the edge of the bed, “I've got far more important things to do with my time and I'm definitely not wasting it on you and that's on period.”“You've got a sharp mouth, you know a really sharp mouth and I'd really love to tame it.” he replied, standing on his feet “I'm sure you wouldn't want your parents and granny running into our bedroom thinking you're beating me up, you wouldn't like that, will you?” “Don't think of doing that.”“I definitely will if you don't back off and go to sleep. We've got a long day tomorrow dear husband.” I whispered, tapping his cheeks.“You really know how to shut me up, I must commend you.” “Oh I should be given an award for that also, don't you think?”“Yeah sure you should.” He replied sarcastically, burying his head under the duvet. *****************************

ALLYSA'S POV “Mom,dad, what's this about? We have guests inside and we really can't leave them__”“We're not gonna take much of your time Allysa but we're still your parents and we deserve some respect from you.” I sighed, looking behind me. “I accord you both with the respect you deserve so where have I gone wrong?” I asked, moving slightly away from them.“You yelled at me the last time we were together, you walked out, you didn't listen to what I had to say.”“Mom, dad are we really gonna have this conversation right here? Someone might come out and I'm not ready to embarrass myself to the public that I'm married for an agreement between my family and that of my husband!”“Allysa!”“Father, I did what you wanted, I got married, I sealed my lips and I became the obedient daughter you've always wanted, now it's time for you both to do what I want.” They looked at each other, furrowing their brows. “What do you want?”“Respect my decisions, I'll accord you the respect you want, just

ALLYSA'S POV “A gift?”He walked back down the stairs, taking his eyes to Benny as she walked down the stairs. “To Mr Jackson, was written on it so I knew it was for you.”“Did you see the dispatch rider? Anything?”“No I didn't.” She walked up the stairs as I smiled. “Stranger sending gifts to my husband, first at his office then his home, this person must be a stalker, or she knows this place.”“How do you know it's a she?” He asked and I scoffed. “What do you take me for?, A fool?”“I did not say that, I really don't know who has been sending these gifts__” realization hit him hard as he kept shut.“The jewelry and this, they're not the only gifts, are they?” I asked, shaking my head. I should have known he'd hide something like that from me, why am I surprised?“Of course they are what are you even talking about, you're acting so high and mighty again and it's driving me crazy.” I turned to look at him, not believing my ears.“Is that what you think of me? Acting so high and mi