Semua Bab Mine to Take : Bab 1 - Bab 5

Lily stared at herself in the mirror with a small smile on her face. She had hurried into the bathroom after making his dinner to play her little dress up game. She knew that he would never look at her for longer than 2 seconds, he never has. Throughout the 5 years of their marriage, he treated her like an eyesore, it felt like looking at her for longer than 5 seconds would cause his eyes to bleed, yet she always played dress up for him, it was a fantasy game. Maybe if I dress up well today, he would look at me, he however never did.Her eyes trailed over her lean frame, and she felt the bitter taste of rejection in her mouth. She wasn't exceptionally beautiful, but anyone could glance at her twice at least so why... She clenched her hands tightly on her red robe, and she forced herself to subdue the bitter thoughts rising in her mind. He made it clear to her five years ago that she was nothing but a token for a successful business deal, nothing more and nothing less. He had told her

Asher watched the sun set high in the sky with so much indignation. Eyebags had formed under his eyes from last night's sleep deprivation. He had stayed awake all night, listening for any sign of Lily coming back, but he heard nothing. Once the clock struck at 12 AM, he knew she wouldn't be coming back that night, but a part of him believed she'd be back first thing in the morning. The employment of the housekeepers were tightly linked to her absence or presence, and he knew her well enough to know that she would burn herself for another, yet... She still wasn't back at half past 10.His eyes darted to his bedside clock, and he clenched his fists tightly to keep himself from smashing it against the wall. It wasn't just the time that annoyed him, it was the freaking clock itself. Two nights ago, he had a classic vintage one sitting on his desk, now, it has been replaced with a boring black clock.. the same one he had before he married Lilly, and it infuriated him. When he walked into

Lily waited purposely until 8:30 to return to Asher's home. She didn't want to move in before the time he gave her and have him think she is still going to submit to his whim all the time. The Lily he was previously married to might have done that, but not her... She was going to play the part of a wife that is married only on paper very well this time around. Her heart however broke in disappointment when she walked back into the house with the two suitcases she walked away with, and he wasn't even home yet. She bit down hard on her bottom lip, to keep its trembles from the gazes of the servants, who were all overjoyed to see her. Lily knew the excitement wasn't because they loved her so much, but because now their jobs were secured. Marie had told her Asher's threats last night. "Let me help you, ma'am" the voice of the driver interrupted her thoughts, and with a small smile, she let go of the suitcases and he carried it up."I am glad you are back, ma'am" Marie said, and Li