Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Stand In Wife's Revenge : Kabanata 81 - Kabanata 90

It was almost too heavy of a silence as if the mansion were holding its breath waiting for something to happen. My mind was still racing with images of Fiona and that file and I had been tossing and turning in bed for a while as the days burden weighed heavily on me.But despite my best efforts I was unable to block out everything. I could feel the tension in the house and the silence didnt make it any better. So I made up my mind to get up. In order to temporarily distract myself from my thoughts I needed to move do something anything.As I walked down the stairs I noticed that the hallway was dark with the gentle glow of the nightlight creating lengthy shadows on the walls. By day the house was imposing and magnificent but at night it felt different. The void made everything appear bigger and farther away as though the walls were closing in.Since I didnt think anyone else would be awake at this hour I walked carefully so as not to wake anyone. Alexander was most likely still in his

With my legs tucked under me I sat on the floor trying to control my breathing as the room seemed to enclose me. I was dazed by the intense surge of emotions from the past and my mind was racing. Everything had vanished including the kitchen the subtle hum of the refrigerator and the slight smell of cooking.The womans terrified face the shadowy figure pursuing her and the deafening silence that had followed my abrupt burst of memories were all I could hear. Before I could even comprehend the amount of time that had passed I sensed Alexanders presence at my side.As his shadow hung over me I blinked up at him my chest constricted by the worry in his eyes. His eyes never left mine as he knelt before me.“Ava” he uttered quietly his voice warm but tinged with a distinct concern. “Why are you in here at this hour?” In an attempt to get rid of the lingering memory that had taken hold of me I swallowed hard. “I. I was hungry” I muttered my voice faltering as I forced a grudging smile. “I

Slowly I opened my eyes and blinked at the gentle light coming in through the drapes. I felt cozy and protected by the blankets and for a while I didnt want to move. It was one of those mornings when you wake up unsure of how you got there but the comforting surroundings reassure you that youre safe.The bed was tucked neatly around me and the gentle smell of clean sheets filled my nostrils as I moved a little. Something fluttering in my chest was the sensation of being tucked in like this cared for.The bedside table caught my attention just as I was ready to return to the comfort of the bed. Scrambled eggs toast and a hot cup of coffee made up the breakfast that was arranged on a little tray and smelled inviting and fresh.I was reminded by my growling stomach that I hadnt eaten since the previous evening. A little note that was lying next to the tray however drew my attention more than the food.“Good morning, Ava. I hope you had a good nights sleep. If you need anything I'll be he

The sky was streaked with mauve and amber as the sun had long since started to set. It seemed as if time had pressed in on us as Ava and I stood motionless by the window. Neither of us noticed the chill that crept in with the fading light even though the afternoons warmth had subsided.We were engrossed in our own little world hovering between the past and the future. With a blanket spread languidly across her lap she was curled up next to me on the window seat knees tucked up.I cant recall exactly what we were discussing Cloud shapes or the way the wind occasionally sounded like the sea were the first insignificant things that came to mind. However the discussion eventually descended into something more profound as usual.Hours would pass while we conversed the outside world disappearing. It felt really nice with her, with all the discussion and laughter as if we had known ourselves for a very long time and trust me, it felt more than cool.It was so comfortable.She said in a quie

The feeling of weightlessness that comes only after deep undisturbed sleep was strange when I woke up. I had a moment of confusion about where I was. Dust danced in the beams as the soft streaks of early morning light poured through the curtains. There was a golden silence in my room the kind of silence that only occurs shortly after sunrise. I blinked to clear the fog as I slowly sat up and rubbed my eyes. I had no memory of going to bed. Glancing down at the blanket that was perfectly draped over me I scowled.Its neatly tucked around my shoulders instead of being tossed in the night like I usually do. As if someone had put me in this position. With my bare feet touching the cool floor I swung my legs over the side of the bed. I had gentle flashbacks of the memory including the window seat Alexanders voice his laughter and his warm shoulder under my cheek. Then nothing happened. Simply rest. deepest Id experienced in weeks. He carried me. Not quite a shock but more like the final