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CHAPTER 102

Author: Joe Honey
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The feature on nice beaches running on some travel show took my attention with the nicest around town as my attention took to, the scan in its each beauties on, transparent waters, sand a powdery white color, with pictures of palm trees that turned long in my aches to have them for myself and right there and right here with Adrian.

I was daydreaming about our next beach outing, the one that is usually scheduled to happen. I'd imagined us strolling along the water, feeling the sun against our skin, the wind cooling and light through our hair. I could visualize them, laughing and frolicking in the waves, sitting together and watching the sun set. It all just about got too much for me.

Just as I was getting completely lost in that virtual tour, a car horn cut through the air; Adrian would be back. My heart leapt with a big bright smile across my face, for I was so full of excitement and affection. I just couldn't wait to see him, greet him with a kiss on the forehead, and excitedly liste
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    The only sound in the bathroom was the running water, and Adrian was standing under the faucet, eyes closed, his face expressionless. I waited for some sort of response, but he seemed a million miles away, isolated in his thoughts and emotions. A big lump formed in my throat, realizing that something seriously was wrong and I had no idea on how to fix it.I stood there, watching Adrian, my mind wandering through the many times we had shared: the laughter, the tears, the moments of pure joy and happiness. And now, it seemed like all was being threatened by some unknown force. A feeling of desperation rose inside me as I desperately tried to think of ways to reach out to him, to bring him back to me.But with every passing minute, Adrian was quiet-body screaming for "stay away." I felt like walking on eggshells without knowing what to do or say to break this tension.An oppressive silence filled the bathroom, and I waited for something, anything to tell me Adrian was still with me, that

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  • A SILENT BRIDE FOR THE BILLIONAIRE   CHAPTER 104

    I sat down and, with the first mouthful of food, just savored it, really enjoyed the flavors and textures. The jollof rice had just the proper amount of pepper, and chicken was tender yet juicy; crisp and sweet were the plantains. It all tasted so divine, and for that, I was grateful-I had Helen and her care again.As I ate, my mind wandered to my good fortune at having Helen in my life. She was a great deal more than a housekeeper; she was quite literally one of a kind, the best friend, confidante, and source of reassurance. Appreciative of her existence in my life, I so well knew that no matter what was in store, I would forever have her to fall back upon.I felt this tingling, as she finally turned her back and left the room; any moment, he would be out of the bathroom, and we could sit down together to eat. Adrian and I liked eating together; over the plate of food, we shared some peculiar bond. He would feed me, or vice-versa, our eyes, brimming with love, locked into each other'

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    My eyes teared up, ready to spill out and run down my cheeks. I tried holding them in, but it was useless. They started to flow, hot and salty, as the weight of my emotions bore down on me. I was crying for Adrian for the pain, the sadness he was causing me. I cried for us, for love that was, and all the memories we had built together.With the silence and darkness around me, I felt myself being drained out, into the abyss of nothing. The sadness and despair wrapping around me seemed to have swallowed me, with no way of getting out or finding my way back.It catapulted me backward to the surface. All I could do was to sit there, in a private hell of my own, and speculate on why I was condemned to this kind of fate.And the tears didn't subside but kept flowing upon their current of sorrow and heartache. I felt smothered by them, as if they had swept me off in a tide of despair. I had been helpless, powerless, unable to do anything against the pain and sadness now overwhelming me. The

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    As I stood before him, my eyes searching for answers, I could not help but feel a deep sense of hurt and confusion. "Why should I sleep in the guest room, Adrian?" I asked him, trying to raise my voice with an amalgamation of emotions, marshaling up the courage to confront him.I walked up to him, placing my hands on his shoulders with a gentle touch, hoping that this would strike a chord and bring about a sense of closeness.Instead, what met me was a cold tone that cut across, slicing into the air: "Jenny, just leave me alone, just go," Adrian suddenly yelled in an almost deafening voice. His voice sent shock through my open eyes as if to question or ask what all was happening at this very important moment.I stepped back, my hands dropping to my sides as if stinging just had started radiating from my heart.I stepped backward, my hands falling to my sides as a stinging sensation began to emanate from my heart."Adrian, I've stayed with you in our matrimonial bed," I said, trying to

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    The firmness in his voice threw me; he had never spoken with me this way. Really caught off guard, for a moment there, I had just stood fixed, frozen with shock and unsure of what exactly to do next. Maybe, I thought quickly, he was having a bad day. He must be under stress or somehow overwhelmed.Slowly, my feet turned and began to walk away, leaving Adrian to his loneliness. My heart was heavy as I made my way to the guest room, my feet moving of their own accord while my brain tried to take in all that had just occurred.As the door shut behind me, a pang hit my heart from sadness and disappointment. I knew Adrian and I could pull through, were sure that eventually we would make it through everything and come back even stronger than before.But as I stood all by myself in the guest room, I wondered if that had been a pipe dream. I breathed in and let my gaze travel around the room, attempting to still the tempests inside.I just pray that tomorrow he will be fine, I said to myself-

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    Helen stood up beside me, holding my hands as we walked to the bed; her touch was warm and comforting. As we walked, a wave of calmness washed over me knowing full well I was in good hands with Helen.I approached the door to my bedroom and cracked it open slowly to make sure that no one was outside. Helen was right behind me, as we slipped into the room. The door clicked shut softly behind us.The room was quiet and sleeping; it was silent, with only the gentle hum of the air conditioner. I felt a wave of my relief wash over me as I stepped inside, knowing that for the first time I was really alone with Helen and could now talk to her without fear of being overheard.Helen let my hands go and moved to sit on the edge of the mattress; I followed suit, sitting beside her, the touch of our legs reassuring."Telling me all," Helen said, her voice soft, soothing, and so reassuring, turned to me and asked: "What happened? Why are you lost in such a bad way?I took a deep breath and felt a

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    I looked at her as the wave of skepticism hit me. "I mean, you can dress sexy, and all shall be well," Helen added, so sure of herself. An eyebrow rose with the skepticism that criss crossed my mind. That was all that easy?Helen nodded seriously."Yes, ma'am, it is worth trying," she said."You've got nothing to lose and all to gain." I sat reflectively on her words, and hope began a nascent rising inside of me. Maybe, just maybe Helen was right, maybe dressing up and taking lunch into my husband's office would just be what saves our marriage.I looked at Helen and felt so grateful to her for bringing the ray of hope to me. "But what if he refuses?", I almost whispered. The lines on Helen's face softened as her hand reached out and patted my arm."He will never turn you away, madam," she explained. "You are his wife, he loves you; these are the ill days and that is what matters." In gentle waves of words, my nodding signaled an acceptance brought forth by comfort at Helen's assuranc

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