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26: Braving Up
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After Five Years Of Marriage 27: Restlessness feelings
Jessica kept her phone down and switched it off. She took out her Simcard and kept it in her bedside drawer. Finally standing up from the bed, she heard a knock on her bedroom door.Her voice was already broken and too hoarse to respond.She went into her bathroom to wash her face first before returning to her room and walking up to her mirror. She looked at her face and saw that her eyes were red and swollen."No, I cannot go out like this. Caleb will know that I am crying, and I don't want him to start worrying about me or our staying here," Jessica murmured to herself.She went to the door without opening it and asked, "Who's there?""It's me, Jessica, open up," she heard her mother respond."Is Caleb there with you?" Jessica asked her mother, not wanting Caleb to see her reddened face."No, Jessica, I have personally taken him to the room that I specially prepared for him since you gave birth to him and refused to return home to see us. Open this door now," Mrs. Anaya responded. Sh
After Five Years Of Marriage 28 Brother's Anger
"Hello Rosie? What's up? Where are you?" - Dylan asked impatiently, as he grew a little worried. He was also angry not seeing Jessica and his kids, and it's almost night time, Yet Rosie wasn't back too."I am so sorry baby, I slept off, when I got home. You know I am pregnant. After packing up all my things, I grew tired and fell asleep on the bed." - Rosie explains."Hmm, So are you coming home now, Or I should come over to pick you up?"- Dylan asked."No no no! Not to worry babe, I will be home soon, beside I am with your car, so I will drive home safely now" - Rosie quickly replied.Dylan sighed as he didn't suspected anything wrong with why Rosie had stayed so long in her apartment. He replied - "Okay babe, I will be expecting you. Please drive safely.""Okay babe, bye" - Rosie respond, before she finally ended the phone call."Wow! that was so closed!. We have to stop doing it here Frederick, Dylan could catch us anytime" - Rosie said, as she could see that Frederick had helped h
After Five Years Of Marriage 29 : Wedding called off
Jessica finished her lunch meal in her room, after the maids had brought her lunch meal to her in the afternoon, And though it was already evening.She went out from her room, and went downstairs to the living room to check on her kids, As she was still in her black suit skirt and inner white shirt.Jessica alighted the living room stairs and saw Remy had arrived. They stared at each other in surprise, and she could see that Remy was boiling in rage."That b*stard. I could have dealt with him" - Remy cussed out angrily as he entered into the living room and he looked surprised in seeing Jessica too."Good evening brother, what's going on with you?" - Jessica asked him calmly, As her pretty red face had turned brightly yellow back, and she was no longer sobbing, only that her blue eyes still look dull."Nothing. I am just pissed off right now. Totally pissed off, Why must we keep on meeting gold diggers? Why?" - Remy questions, confusing Jessica the more, as only the both of them were
After Five Years Of Marriage 30: Seeing the red marks
Dylan arrived home at his mansion angrily. He parked his car at the garage and saw that Rosie had arrived too.Dylan was angry at the way Jessica elder brothers kept on attacking him. Most especially Remy. He knew that Remy hated him with passion, and he sighed and breathed out twice, before he walked ahead to the mansion in front of him, To enter inside.The aroma of the delicious meal in the dinning table calm his anger, and Dylan looked towards the dinner room and saw that Rosie was already there, and she was wearing a white long night gown.The dinning room bulb was on, as the dinning room was connected to the living room.Rosie had just sat on the dinner chair, and feeling like the lady of the luxurious home, when she heard the doorbell sound, and next Dylan walked into the living room.She looked at Dylan in surprise with a cute smile plastered on her face as she stood up from the dinning table, and walked up to welcome him."Welcome home sweetheart" - Rosie hugged Dylan as she
After Five Years Of Marriage 31: The new madam
Rosie looked at Dylan in relief and smile after she heard him said that, she replied - "Okay babe. I really.wished I hadn't travelled out before to further my studies abroad.. We could have been married and officially a couple and not you and that fat woman.."Dylan smiled as he saw the anger flashed on Rosie face, He commented.. - "Jessica wasn't fat before.. I don't know what change in her, or what's she's eating, but I just want a slim woman with a simple shape, That's all..""Really??" - Rosie looked surprised to hear Dylan said that.She had thought that Dylan truly loves her and want her back in his life genuinely. And now that she realised that he didn't also love her, meaning that Jessica has more place in his heart than her, As Dylan was only looking for a fuck-mate.Rosie frowned a little and Dylan noticed her frowning face, and he asked her - "What's wrong babe?.""Nothing, I am just sad to hear you said that. You only need a slim woman to fuck with. And not that you love m
After Five Years Of Marriage 32: Sad feelings
Dylan sighed as he missed his wife. He actually slept alone on their big bed, and in their bedroom, As Jessica's feminine scent was filled on the bed and making him to sincerely missed her absence in the house.. But his egos wouldn't allow him to admit the truth, not after messing up.Dylan asked Jessica - "Why did you went to your parent house with my kids Jessica?. You need to return back home and agree to sign the divorce papers today.""Is that why you're calling me Dylan? I thought you called me to tell me that you missed me.. I am not returning back home again, for you to ruin all that we have built together. And you can go on with your new whore that you shamelessly brought into our matrimonial home. But I won't allow you to corrupt my innocent kids, with your misbehaviour. How do you feel like when you parade yourself with another woman that isn't your wife Dylan? and not like you don't have a wife..You shamelessly brought her into our house, Forgetting that you're a married
After Five Years Of Marriage 33: Lying Professionally
Florence kept the portraits outside carefully, and she went back into the house to serve Rosie her breakfast.Rosie didn't said anything to Florence when she saw Florence walked into the house. She was rather lost in her thoughts on why Dylan left the house earlier without calling her.After Rosie was through with her breakfast. She went to the guestroom and contacted Dylan on phone.While Rosie stood in front of the guestroom mirror, She saw the love marks all around her neck were still visible."Why will Fredrick do this?" - Rosie murmured. And just then, she remembered that she was supposed to follow Frederick to his company launching ceremony.Frederick actually opened a phone store. But he sold different kinds of phones too. Rosie wondered how Dylan would reacted if he actually saw her with Frederick. Wouldn't Dylan become aware or suspect something fishy?.Rosie actually knew that Dylan only sold one brand of phones. And that was Dy Smartphones in their state. Though, she didn't
After Five Years Of Marriage 34: Using his car
Rex smiled understandably at Caleb, as it was better for Jessica to have told her two kids that their father had gone to Chicago, than for them to know he was at home with another woman.Rex could see Caleb smiling broadly, and he looked so happy to see him.Rex smiled and gave Caleb and Nina some cash to share, saying, "I will have to be on my way now, to the company, as I have some partners to meet with.""Okay, brother. But when will Father be arriving back?" Jessica asked Rex.Rex walked away a bit to the sitting room exit door, pausing and staring back before he replied, "Tomorrow. I have already informed him about you and Remy's situation concerning his fiancée, and Dad didn't have much to say about it other than 'It's well.'""Hmm, it's well truly, brother," Jessica replied, looking back at Nina, whom she was feeding."Take care, little sis. And you send the maids later to get more ice creams and lollipops for Nina, since you have outgrown me. Bye," Rex waved to Nina and Caleb a
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After Five Years Of Marriage 93: The End
At the Albert family mansion, inside the third-floor sitting room, Remy turned his back on Sharon. He knew she had lied to him about everything. They already had two kids together, and he didn't have any problems with her, aside from the fact that she lied about her family."Why, Sharon? So all this time, you knew Rosie was dating my sister's husband, and you kept quiet about it?" Remy asked sadly, avoiding his wife's tearful face as she knelt behind him, crying and holding his legs."I didn't know then, Remy. Believe me, I didn't know Dylan was your brother-in-law. I hadn't met you when Rosie started dating my brother. I don't even know when Dylan's and Rosie's relationship began. I only knew Rosie as my brother's girlfriend. Please forgive me for lying about my family," Sharon cried harder, afraid Remy might divorce her.Remy shook his head, having thought Frederick was just Rex's friend. Rex had been the one who invited Frederick.He knew when Rex cut ties with Frederick and told hi
After Five Years Of Marriage 92: The shocking revelation
Rosie stared at her phone screen in silence, even though the call with Jessica had long ended.She sighed, knowing she couldn't have an affair with Dylan again.She didn't want to be arrested, so she sadly continued with her office work for the day.She lost interest in checking her office records on the computer to see the new goods and products they were lacking. Moreover, she still had to check the pending requests from new companies wanting her to sell their products.Rosie couldn't believe she had to beg Dylan for a partnership when many other top brands also wanted to partner with her.She lost interest in her office work for the day. She switched off her computer and her phone, then finally went home, even though her mall hadn't closed.When she arrived home, she found only Frederick in the living room, as her daughter was sleeping peacefully on the couch, and Richard wasn't there with Frederick and Fiona.Rosie didn't stop to greet Frederick and went straight upstairs to her ro
After Five Years Of Marriage 91: Rosie's phone call again
Sharon smiled and told Frederick, "Don't worry about serving me anything, brother. I'll transfer 1 million dollars to you now, and if you manage it well, I'll give you another. But I hope Remy doesn't find out. He keeps loading my account with money and wonders why I don't spend it on ordering shoes and bags to look nice for him.""He's a good husband and wants you to look nice for him. I hope you can talk to him about me. I really miss my friendship with Rex. How's Rex doing now?" Frederick asked sadly. Sharon replied, "He's doing well, brother. Rex is married and has a son now. He bought a new mansion and finally moved out of their family house. But I don't mind living in the family house with the parents. So we are all fine.""Okay, sister. I just hope you can still talk to them about me. But if you can't, it's okay. I don't want to cause any problems in your happy marriage. I'm glad you visited me today, and I promise not to go back to my sinful ways," Frederick assured his younger
After Five Years Of Marriage 90: Siblings bond
Rosie stared at Frederick, expecting him to question her about whom she was speaking with. Instead, Frederick went to get his small bag of clothes that he had brought home.Rosie wondered where he got the clothes from and the things he was wearing, as she knew that his old house had been sold, and she was sure he hadn't taken anything from the mansion.Frederick told her, "I will be using the guest room downstairs so I can be closer to our kids and spend some time with them. Are you leaving for the office now?"Rosie sighed and replied, "Yes. Do you have money to take care of our kids? I hope you're not planning to sell off my two kids to raise money for yourself alone...""Rosie..." Frederick frowned and replied, "They're my kids too, and I don't need a DNA test to prove that. With the way you were comfortably cheating on me with Dylan... You can keep any money if you want. Or you might as well leave it. I spoke to my sister on the phone, and she promised to help me once she visits to
After Five Years Of Marriage 89: Jessica's reminder
Jessica had finished preparing breakfast for her children. Caleb, Nina, and Godsent were still in boarding school, while she had only Precious and Blessing at home with her and Dylan.After preparing breakfast for her two kids, who were four years old, she proceeded to make Dylan's tea, knowing he would soon be leaving for the office.Jessica knew that Dylan had to drop the kids off at school before going to his office. Since they reunited as a happy family, he had learned to share household chores with her instead of leaving all the work to her alone.After brewing Dylan’s tea the way he liked it, she took his phone, which she had confiscated the previous night, and gave him her small phone to use while he was asleep.They had gone to bed early the previous night after an intense make-out session.Jessica smiled in the kitchen, wearing a long, transparent white gown. She carried the tray with all the breakfast items to the dining table to serve it.Lady Tara had finished bathing Preci
After Five Years Of Marriage 88: Rosie's detest
Rosie left the guestroom where she had stayed to answer Dylan's call. When she stepped into the living room, she found only Frederick there, as her two kids were no longer with him.Rosie immediately asked Frederick, “Where are Richard and Fiona, Fred?”“I took them to their rooms to sleep since it's already late,” Frederick answered, and Rosie frowned.She asked him, “How did you already know my kids' rooms? You just got here today, and you already know your way around my house."“Our house, Rosie. Don't forget that we are still married and not yet divorced. I have equal rights to everything you have, including this house," Frederick said.“No, Fred! I'll get another set of divorce papers ready tomorrow, and you need to be prepared to sign them,” Rosie sneered, and Frederick caught her left wrist before she could walk away from him.He pulled her back to his chest and asked, “Why? Is it because of Dylan again? Why was he calling you?"Rosie pulled her left hand away from Frederick's h
After Five Years Of Marriage 87: Assuring his wife
Jessica pushed the bedroom door open and saw Dylan sweating in the room as he sat on a blue chair.She immediately asked him, "Babe, so you're now dating Rosie again, right?""No, Jessica... Don't tell me that you're spying on me now? I was just telling Rosie that she cannot see me in my office, as she was requesting to meet with me today to discuss a partnership deal. You remember that I banned her before? She was asking me for a partnership."Dylan was transparent, so he stood up from the blue chair and walked up to Jessica, who was standing in the center of their bedroom, staring at him suspiciously as if he was already cheating on her again with Rosie.Dylan was wearing only a white robe, as he had just finished taking his bath. He took out his phone from his robe pocket and played the entire voice recording of his phone conversation with Rosie for Jessica to listen to.Dylan had learned to always record all his calls for quality assurance purposes and to avoid anyone accusing him
After Five Years Of Marriage 86: Wanting again
Rosie's face burned red with anger as she watched Frederick stubbornly walk away from her and into her house with Richard and Fiona.They happily went into the mansion with Frederick, and Rosie frowned, looking at the divorce papers on the floor that Frederick had torn to pieces.She frowned and thought about what she would do to get rid of him quickly. She ensured her car door was properly locked before marching to the mansion's entrance and storming into the living room to find him.Rosie met her two kids in the living room and asked them, “Where's your father?"Richard shuddered and looked back at his mother, startled by her sharp tone.He replied, “He’s gone upstairs to your room, Mom.”“Hmm. Wait here with your sister. I will be back downstairs to prepare our dinner.”Rosie knew that she didn't have any maids, so she proceeded to climb the living room stairs, having just acquired the duplex mansion.Her business had flourished, and she was doing well for herself. She didn't want t
After Five Years Of Marriage 85: Frederick return
Four years had passed swiftly, and Frederick Joseph finally got his release from police custody. He returned home and discovered that his mansion had been sold off to pay off all the debts he owed Dylan.Frederick didn't want to visit Rosie's shop, even though he got information from a friend about its location.Instead, he got the address to Rosie's house and waited for her to return home.It was already evening when Rosie closed her office. She had named her little daughter Fiona, while her son Richard had already grown into a seven-year-old boy, and Fiona was four years old.It's amazing how quickly time flies...Although Rosie knew that Frederick would soon be out of jail, she was not ready to see him.She arrived home in her new Toyota Camry car, a silver color, and saw the haggard-looking black man with long beards standing outside her mansion gate.Rosie immediately recognized him as her husband but wasn't ready to acknowledge him as the father to her two kids yet.But she was w
