All Chapters of WARMING THE BED OF MY BROTHER-IN-LAW: Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

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NOT LOVED EQUALLY

The call from my parents had come early in the morning, a brusque and abrupt summons that brooked no argument."Come home tonight," my father said. "There's something important we need to discuss."There was a tone in his voice that sent a shiver down my spine, but I didn't have the energy to argue. I needed to keep my focus on Seth's recovery, not whatever new drama my parents had dreamed up.By evening, I stood at the front door of my childhood home, with a weight of anxieties from that day weighing on my skin. The house looked the same as it had, yet there was something cold in it. I pushed open the door, and the smell of my mother's cooking hit me—familiar, yet filling me with dread."Christie, you're here," my mother called from the kitchen. Her voice was tight, flat-not welcoming."Yeah, I'm here," I returned, working on a smile as I entered the dining room. "What's so urgent?"My father was already seated at the head of the table, his expression light. "Sit down, Christie," he s
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MAKE LOVE TO ME!

The day Seth finally came home was one of happiness, relief, and some residual apprehension. I had planned everything to the last detail and wanted everything to be perfect for his return. Fresh flowers were in the living room, perfuming the atmosphere well with their fragrance, which combined well with the aroma of the meal I had cooked all morning. The apartment was warm and inviting, a far cry from the antiseptic and impersonal feel of the hospital where he had spent many weeks.When Seth walked through the door, his strides were slower, more deliberate; but that same smile greeted me—among those that I had fallen in love with. I rushed to him, wrapping my arms gingerly around him since his injuries still needed time to heal. "Welcome home," I whispered, my voice choked with emotion."Good to be home," he said, and he squeezed me close. "I have missed you so much, Christie."Afternoon time merged into a haze of catch-up—so much had been missed. We laughed, reminisced, and enjoyed th
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MY BROTHER IS A DEVIL

The evening with Seth was perfect. Lying back in bed, wrapped up in each other's arms, with the burdens of the world ebbing off with the warmth of our connection—it was all very nice. His fingers were drawing lazy patterns on my back, and for one moment, I allowed myself to believe that it was really going to be all right.My phone rang just then and broke the silence. The caller was Anne. My heart sank immediately, since Anne never called at this hour unless there was some terrible problem. I answered, and her sobs filled my ears."Christie, he threw me out!" she sobbed. Her voice was frantic. "Noah told me to leave. He found out about Mom and Dad's scheme to hook you up with that old man, and he's blaming me for not stopping it. Please, you have to come. I don't know what to do."I sat up, my heart racing. "Anne, calm down. I'm coming. Just hold on."Feeling the urgency, Seth sat up beside me. "What's wrong?""It's Anne," I replied, already getting dressed. "Noah chucked her out, and
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MY DIRTY SECRET

The days all began to run into each other as Anne's due date loomed closer and closer, with Noah still nowhere in sight. The silence from him was both a relief and constant tension. Anne was devastated, which often broke her into tears whenever she thought nobody saw. I was trying my best then to be there for her, to carry the weight which she shouldn't have had to bear alone.Well, every morning I got up first to make sure breakfast was ready, that she had a good meal to start the day. I started picking up overtime at work, keeping her expenses covered, and quietly paying her bills so she wouldn't worry about it. It was exhausting, but seeing the faint glimmer of gratitude in those tired eyes of hers made it worthwhile.That evening, after another day was done, sat there on the sofa Anne and I, watching some brainless television show. She leaned back on me; her swollen belly was pressed against my side. I could feel the baby occasionally kicking and wriggling. The feeling was bittersw
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I DO!

These were hectic days of preparation and last-minute rushes, fueled by a sense of excitement and anticipation, right before my wedding to Seth. Invitations were all out, the arrangements were being finalized, and the house was abuzz with energy in anticipation of a celebration. Seth and I would finally tie the knot and solidify our bond amongst a loving family and great friends.Anne had moved back to our parents' with Emily, hoping for their help in tending to the confusion of being a new mother. I missed her, yet I knew she needed a stable environment to acclimate herself to life with her daughter. But even so, there existed in the air almost tangibly the sense of hope and renewal.One afternoon, while Seth was out doing errands, I lay at home alone. The house was quiet, and for one moment, I enjoyed the peace in the midst of wedding mania. I stood at the stove, stirring a pot of soup absent-mindedly, when I heard the noise from the back of the house. My heart jumped, and my stomach
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THE LURKING DANGER

Life with Seth had fallen into a comfortable rhythm following our wedding. Content, in love, and ready to start our life free from darkness—this was what we were. But Noah's presence still loomed over my head like some dark cloud that refused to dissipate. Even after marrying Seth, there came frequent bouquets of flowers, each bearing a card attached in Noah's handwriting. Those cards had different words, but their meaning remained the same: his longing to see me, that I was supposed to be with him.We had asked security in detail to prevent anyone from entering the premises without our express permission, and it did the trick for some time at least. The flowers and cards arrived at the gate, where the staff would dump them, preventing them from reaching me. Still, Noah's relentless pursuit was more than a little unnerving, this sense of always being watched, always being waited for.No sooner had we begun to breathe a little easier, thinking maybe Noah had finally given up on his purs
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STRANGE VISITOR

Seth and I had settled into married life. An easiness and contentment I allowed to make me feel more securely at home than I had in years. We had many discussions about our future, and the idea of creating our family began to germ. The thought of having children filled me with a joy I could hardly contain. Weekends became our sacred, shared time: romantic dates, unexpected escapes, and late-night talks about what the future might hold.We always grabbed the chance to experience different hotels and get away from the feeling of home so as to blend with the ecstasy around us. We spent almost an adventure every weekend, and it increased our closeness and deepened new things in our relationship. And so we did, we laughed, we dreamed, we made love, and enjoyed each other to our fullest and deepest potential. The thought that soon we'd be parents together appeared as the next step, the logic in our journey.One very vivid weekend, we checked into a cozy but quaint bed and breakfast place in
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I WANT YOUR BODY

In the dim light of our bedroom, Seth and I lay beside each other, our hands clasped together. We were feeling all different kinds of things. The atmosphere thickened into one of quiet, tender closeness, a product of years spent in shared experience and deep love. Much had been wrestled with, but troubles and uncertainties seemed to melt away at that moment, leaving only two people and a vision for the future.Seth turned to me then, his eyes soft, filled with a warmth that made my heart swell."I love you, Christie," he whispered, a tender caress to my ears. "I can't wait to start our family."I smiled at him, rushed with feeling and excitement. "I love you too, Seth. Even more than words can say."We had talked so much about babies, how great a thing it could be. This feeling of just starting a family with Seth gave me a feeling of purpose and elation. We had decided to stop using contraception, hoping that soon enough, we would be able to hear that we were going to have a baby.Seth
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LET ME GO!

The next morning, I arrived at my desk job —the same routine I'd kept for the past few years. Colleagues turned toward me, acknowledging my presence with smiles and nods. I sat in my chair and positioned myself for the tasks at hand. As the morning went on, though, I couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right. I had skipped breakfast and now the pangs were becoming more and more difficult to ignore. I shrugged it off, promising myself that I could eat something at lunchtime.By noon, it had become worse. My vision was blurry at times, and my hands were shaking while typing. I pushed on, driven by the urge to get my work done before I took a break. This was a busy period, and I did not wish to lag. However, at around 3 PM, I just couldn't ignore these signs my body was giving. I called it off and headed home to rest.I trudged out to my car, gathering my things. Each step seemed heavier than the last. The world tilted a bit to one side, and I felt myself having to hold onto
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WE CAN'T BE LOVERS

I sat at the very end of the bed, my heart thumping as I just stared at the door. The room was smothering. The walls seemed to close in on me with each second. Noah had locked me in an apartment that he had bought expressly to keep me hidden from the world. The windows were barred, and I could see outside the door guards who had taken their place to prevent me from leaving. It was now that the feeling of being caged finally washed over me like a wave, and it was an effort to maintain steady breathing.How had this happened? I thought about all the warnings, all the red flags that I had ignored. I should have known Noah wouldn't give up so easily. Even after all that, a piece of me had still hoped he would turn his back on all this eventually, that he would see reason. Now that hope seemed foolish, almost childish.I heard footsteps, so my body stiffened. Slowly, the door opened, and there he was—Noah. He dominated the room; a sense of familiarity and fear overtook me. At one time in my
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