MY HUSBAND'S SECOND WIFE

Stephanie knocked twice on the gate and took a step back, awaiting response. She tucked her hair behind her ear as she took a quick look around. The estate was dazzling and luxurious, she couldn't imagine how lucky the occupants were to live in such heaven. The rest of the houses in the vicinity were alike, giving the entire environment a uniformed beauty. She could literally smell the wealth of the occupants in the air. She looked back at the gate and was about knocking again when it was finally opened up, a short plump man in a security uniform showing up. Stephanie could tell his uniform was more expensive than what she wore. "Do you need something?" He asked grumpily, giving a head - to - toe stare at her. "Yes. Um...good morning. My name is Stephanie and I'm here for the interview", she responded, ignoring the rude fact that he hadn't greeted her. A glare of ridicule crawled into the man's face as he repeated another head - to - toe stare at her. He had a deriding expression

As Stephanie walked down the lonely path to her old creaky house, she reminisced over her experience at the estate. After the kids spilled the liquid on her, they had glared at her and walked away. She was furious but didn't want to report the incidence to their grandma. So, she just dabbed the little she could and left. She was determined to get the job, no matter what. Hopefully, the grandma calls her. She was still diving in her thoughts, but the moment she hit the path facing her home, her heart sunk into her chest. She stopped walking and tried controlling her pants as she stared at the figure before her house, sitting in the roofed pavement with his face buried in his palms like he was waiting for someone. Every ounce of joy Stephanie had felt in the last few minutes vanished from her the very instance she set her eyes on him - Nathan, the only man she's ever loved. For a moment, she felt like running to give him a hug, but when her memories whispered all the cruel things he

Stephanie zipped up her bag as she trudged down the creaky staircase, all ready for her first day at work. It was still the early hours of the morning. Hence, she was surprised when and found her mum rushing out of the kitchen with a tray of soup."Oh! Dear, you're done", Mrs Rose said, being all busy with the tiny dining in the middle of the room. "Uhm...good morning, mum. You're making breakfast already?" Stephanie arched her brows. Mrs Rose could tell she looked a little brighter compared to the previous day. After her encounter with Nathan, she had locked herself up for hours and only stepped out after she received the good call from her new boss. "Yes dear. I wanted you to have something to eat before leaving", she replied, placing her hands on the table. "Mum...!" Stephanie rolled her eyes. "You shouldn't have bothered. My new place of work is very rich, I'm sure I'd have gotten something to eat"."I don't care. I wanted to feed you on your first day".With a sigh, Stephani

Stephanie's heart summersaulted in her chest as she stared at the couple who stared back at her. Right there, she felt her wounds opening up - wounds that never healed in the first place.  It was obvious they were dropping Benedetta's daughter off as they had a little girl in front of them, and it baffled Stephanie how Nathan took pleasure in caring for another woman's child while he left his at home.  Benedetta's eyes glinted with guilt as that was her first time meeting face to face with Nathan's ex-wife, although she's seen her pictures and seen her from a distance. Nathan, on the other hand, felt no guilt, but shame.  "Um...go on now, baby. I'll see you later", Benedetta turned to her daughter, her voice shaking a little.  "Okay, mummy. Bye". And the little girl left.  Etta turned to Nathan and could see the shame on his face. She looked back at Steph

A startled gasp cut through from Stephanie's lips as she turned quickly to face Rayder who was still standing at the door. Perplexity was screaming all over her. How was he suddenly home? For how long had he been standing there? Did he overhear all the gibberish she said to his kids? Oh! She was definitely dead! The kids had lowered their heads to the meal they weren't interested in and seemed like they weren't even breathing. Finally, Rayder started walking towards them, his briefcase in his hand. This caused Stephanie to harbour so much fear as she thought he'd confront her about all she had said. How would she explain herself? She had been bullying his kids, there was no redemption for that.   "G... Good evening, s...sir", she stuttered helplessly, her gaze pinned to the ground. But surprisingly, when Rayder got close enough, he simply walked pass them and took the stairs. The kids sighed with relief, while