A cold glint flashed past Emily’s downcast almond shaped eyes. She took in a deep breath and tied her shoulder-length air into a ponytail. Beads of sweats were beginning to form on her forehead and her eyelids stung with tears.Still, she remained firm where she stood, unwilling to move an inch. All her ears itched for was more information and what Richard might say about her. Back in the living room, Barbara was greatly relieved to see that Richard was beginning to cooperate in the interview.“So, who was the lady on the private jet with you?” Another journalist asked fiercely, his voice sending volumes of utmost curiosity and need for answers.“Lady on the private jet?” Richard feigned ignorance at first and slowly shifted his eyes to Barbara.He gave her a quick gaze that sent cold shivers down her spine. She was the cause of everything, and it pierced his heart to see that she informed the media and yet, pretended as though she was only a supportive wife.“From the information
Emily was becoming tired and bored with the meeting they were having. She hissed for the hundredth time and was about to head back to the kitchen when she heard the next question.“We also heard that you went on the trip with your maid”, the one journalist who didn’t seem to believe anything they had said suddenly asked, staring at Barbara and back at Richard.Richard turned to Barbara immediately, silently wondering how someone he called his wife could be so stupid and silly.“Wow!” Richard mouthed and took in a deep breath, getting ready for another round of fabricated acts.“Just like you called it; a maid. I hope you understand the meaning of a maid?” Richard threw the question back at the journalist who had asked.Emily retraced her steps back to the side of the door. Her heart was beating out of her chest and with every minute that passed, she felt as though she was at the verge of passing out.“You know, I just can’t help but wonder why you decided to go on this trip with a mai
Emily’s body suddenly became heated. Her palms were sweaty, and her breath became uneven.“A maid is a maid, like I said. Her duty is to be at my beck and call at all times, to tend to my needs and to answer to me. I don’t see any reason why I would have an affair with my maid when I have my beautiful wife right here with me”, Richard explained and pulled Barbara closer to his chest.Emily’s heart dropped. She gasped and closed her mouth to avoid been heard by anyone.Yet again, her heart got shattered by someone she thinks she is in love with.“I love my wife so much, and I would never leave her or disrespect her by having an affair with someone below my class and status. Having an affair with my maid only means that I’m belittling myself. That is not what I want”, Richard said in conclusion and finally turned his back to leave.He caught a glimpse of Emily by the door and immediately felt a pang in his chest.Emily recoiled the moment she observed that she just got seen by him.She
Various news stations carried the information relating to Richard and his wife. It was no news to him. That was the world he found himself in, and most times, he found himself wondering if he loved that life.“For once, I want to be normal”, he thought silently as a deep sigh escaped his lips.The door to his bedroom creaked open and Barbara poked her face into the room.“They believed our story. You should be glad I came around to help”, Barbara said with a proud smile.“Why? What exactly is your reason for all of these? Isn’t the fame you’ve acquired enough for you? Why do you want more attention in our lives?” Richard asked, with a visible look of frustration in his eyes.Barbara laughed aloud and kept mute. He was right after all. She had done that, not only because she wanted to punish him and make him return from the Maldives, but because she wanted to trend in the news.Barbara loved attention and with each day that passed, she craved to be on news stations or blogs and website
“Hey goddess”, Richard’s fierce and yet, soft voice, came from behind the door.Emily stayed still, frozen and shocked to her bones. She didn’t seem to be expecting Richard, although he had told her that he would see her later.“Emily?” Richard called out again, knocking on the door impatiently and turning the door knob that remained locked.Emily sniffled and sluggishly walked towards the door. She leaned on the door, with tears trickling down her eyes.“Go away, Richard! I want to avoid seeing you”, she said with every strength she could find within her.Her voice failed her because the words that came off her mouth spoke of great want and desire.“You are lying to me. Remember, I don’t like being lied to”, Richard quickly replied, with a sharp and haggard breath.“Don’t delay me, Emily. Open up!” Richard called out, banging the door as though he were going to pull it down.“Fine! What do you want?” Emily opened the door and quickly rushed to her bed.She collapsed on the bed and h
“Stop!” Emily gasped as her heart hitched.That was all it took for her to swirl around and gaze at him; his touch.A smile curved on Richard’s face as he took in Emily’s facial features. She had been crying, and it was clear and very obvious.“I’m sorry”, Richard apologized and picked up the flower which he handed to her.“I know that mere gifts isn’t enough to cover up the hurt I cost you earlier today. But I hope you can look into my eyes and see my intentions”, Richard explained, while Emily swallowed hard and glanced at the gifts.Everything was new to her, and that seemed to be the major reason she fell so hard for him. Never in her life did anyone buy her flowers or, even, gifts.She only watched it in television and heard of it in conversations.“I am truly sorry, and you know I didn’t mean any of what I said”, Richard apologized, peering into her eyes intently.Emily looked up until her eyes locked with his. She was short of words to utter, but she needed to talk.“Every time
Richard stayed instantly abuzz. He glared at Clara, who awaited a response. “What do you mean?” He questioned, peering piercingly into her confused eyes.Emily took in a deep breath and darted her eyes to the ground. She knew that she had no right to get mad at him for laying with his wife, but a deep part of her heart stung her so bad.“Barbara told you that?” Richard inquired, with his eyes blazing in rage.Emily only nodded her head and looked away. Her heart was beating out of her chest and mere look at Richard’s face only made her scared.“I didn’t”, Richard suddenly replied as silence erupted in the air.Emily slowly shifted her gaze back to him, not believing any bit of what he had uttered.“I know. It’s improper to ask you questions like that. Forgive me. I have no right to know what happened in the sexual life between you and your partner”, Emily apologized and looked away, sniffing hard and quickly dabbing her eyes with the back of her hands.Richard sighed deeply and pull
Emily woke to the first rays of sunshine that pierced into her room through an opening in her window. She twirled and ruffled the blanket, groaning slightly and wishing that it wasn’t morning already.Her hand met something laying beside her, and immediately she jerked up in fright.“What the hell!” She muttered, realizing that Richard was the one laying next to you.Richard turned slightly and groggily opened his eyes. He smiled when he caught sight of her face, but his smiles were short-lived because Emily didn’t reciprocate.A massive scowl laid on her face as she stood up from the bed to start the preparations for her day’s job.“What is it?” Richard asked, sitting up and rubbing his eyes that were still quite blurry.Emily kept mute as she wore her pants and strolled towards the window. She peeked through the window, obviously looking around to confirm that no one was in sight.Once she was certain that everywhere was clear, she quickly turned her gaze to Richard.“What are you
It was a perfect day for a wedding. The sun peeked brightly as though it were also excited for what was about to happen.Emily walked down the aisle, with the bouquet in her hands and a wide smile on her lips. Her hair was arranged in an elaborate style on top of her head, and her white glittery ball room dress swished almost silently on the carpet aisle. A song rang through her mind relating to love and the aisle. If you go down the aisle when you’re in love, you would be happy forever!She caught sight of Mike’s daughter who was the little bride of the day. The little girl sprinkled pink petals on the aisle just as she walked on it. It was a big wedding and since Richard had influence in the country, it wasn’t surprising that many reporters had come to cover the event. The aisle suddenly looked long and Emily only prayed that her feet would not give her away. Her legs were shaking fervently and her eyes were lowered to the ground.She was nervous, anxious and excited. She looked u
Emily could smell her wedding in the air. Everywhere buzzed with activities and each day, she had different planners who came to fill her in on how her day was going to look like.She was now back at Richard’s apartment and she was going to be living with him until they got done with everything.“Today, you would be going to test your gown and choose your preference”, a lady who was in charge of the dress for the wedding said to Emily who clearly looked tired and exhausted. She was yet to really believe that she was getting married to Richard after everything. Somehow, it felt like a dream and she thought she would only wake up and see it’s not reality.However, as the days went by, she kept on realizing that this was happening and she would soon become his life and partner for life.The public on their part detested Barbara after what happened and Barbara disappeared into thin air. Probably with her lover who she claimed to be in love with. Now, Emily could feel that there wasn’t go
- Months later- The air was stale with the smell of a new sunny day. Gentle droplets caressed the outsides of Richard's window pan. He took no notice of the fineness of the weather or the aesthetics a sunny day provided. All he got his attention fixed on was the ads the newspaper on his hands provided. He was that kind of guy. The one who would focus his attention while on something and damned everything else, and because of this little personality trait, he was capable of loving immensely. He loved Emily so much, and his attention was something always focused on her welfare. Even the ads on the newspaper had something that reminded him of Emily. As Richard sat with his legs crossed and hidden underneath his dinning table and his reading glasses gracing his beautiful beads of eyes, lady in an Apron walked into the dinning room with a tray in her hand and a pretty smile on her face. Immediately Richard's eyes fell on her, he smiled brightly, folded the newspaper and sat upright. He t
Emily was clad in a tight fitted red gown, with her hair packed to a ponytail, and a red lipstick on her lips. She walked into the location where the meeting was scheduled to hold, with her baby in her arms and a little bag on the other hand.She met Richard, already sitting comfortably and deep down, she couldn’t help but wonder why he had come so early.“I’m here!” Emily announced as she finally took her seat, smiling widely at the lawyer who was already sitting.He was a young fine man and for some reasons, Richard felt jealous.“We are waiting for Barbara and her lawyer!” Emily said and smiled at her lawyer.“You look dashing, I know it’s not ethical to compliment my client, but I couldn’t remain mute!” The young man said and Emily blushed again.Richard suddenly slammed his fist on the table, pulling the attention of both the young lawyer and Emily.“Hello Mr Richard!” Emily said in an official manner, as though she had no idea of who he was.Richard wore a quick frown “Can we s
“I would miss you baby boy!” The nanny said as she played with the baby who giggled in excitement. Emily thanked her for being there after which she appreciated her with some money.She had just reached the living room when she heard another footstep behind her. She decided to keep her face front, since she was not ready to meet Richard.“Would you leave without saying a word to me?” Richard asked, but Emily ignored him and walked towards the door instead. Richard was shocked that he ran across to her and grabbed her wrist.“Emily!” He called out and reluctantly, she turned her head, with a stone cold expression.“I have no business with you, Richard! I came for my son”, Emily said as she gritted her teeth in rage. She recalled how Richard had yelled at her and how he never believed that she was not the one at fault. This caused her heart to break to a thousand pieces.“Why? You want to go ahead and live with Brian? Are you that worthless and…”, Richard was saying when a deafening s
Emily picked out her phone and took pictures of Barbara and Brian. She couldn’t help her feelings and in a split second, she broke into a loud laughter. Brian glared at her furiously, but she quickly apologized and asked him to proceed with the act. Emily could not just believe that Barbara was the one laying on the bed, lifeless and unable to react or stand against what was being done against her.“Ride her! Create that illusion that you are riding her. I want the world to see this and believe every bit of it”, she said aloud and Brian continued the fake ride on Barbara.When Emily was satisfied with the number of pictures she had taken, she gestured for Brian to get down and put on his clothes.Together, they watched the pictures and videos and somehow, Brian felt glad that his facial features was not in view. It was only that of Barbara that was clear and bright.“She would beg me to throw this aside and I would remind her of how she took my child away from me and went out to tell
Richard was staring into his phone and gazing at a picture he took with Emily and the baby the day they visited the park.Just then, Barbara walked into the living room and caught sight of it. She felt a wave of jealousy flush through her, but she shrugged and started laughing instead.“This is so pathetic! You lost your goddess!” She said and continued with the laughter.Richard only gazed at her and kept mute. Barbara was clad in a very short gown, which almost revealed the type of pant she had under. That disgusted Richard, but he decided to keep mute about it since she was no more his wife.“When are you going to sign those papers?” Richard asked Barbara who was walking out of the house.“Right after I have some fun time with my lover!” She said and licked her lips seductively.“Do you know who my lover is?” She asked Richard who didn’t appear bothered at all.“You would get mad if you know him! Have a nice lonely day!” Barbara said and dashed out of the house.Richard sighed deep
Barbara laid on her bed as she thought of how she had warned Emily to stay out of her paths. She felt fulfilled because she could swear that she destroyed Emily.Just then, her mind went to Richard and somehow, her heart skipped a beat. She knew that the marriage would eventually come to an end, but she didn’t expect it to be so fast.She wasn’t ready to sign the divorce papers, at least, not yet…The loud sound of her phone distracted her from her thoughts and immediately, she picked it up with hopes that it would be from a company. Ever since her marital scandal erupted, Barbara had lost countless jobs and contracts.Most of them told her that they weren’t willing to work with someone who had a history of some sensitive situation like marriage issues since it won’t speak well for their brand.“This is Barbara, do you have a job for me?” She asked with a wide smile on her lips, hoping that she would get a positive answer from the other end.“This is Brian!” His voice boomed from the
“You would have to help me if you want me to believe all what you have just said”, Emily announced, while Brian stared at her with keen interest. Of course, he wanted her to believe him because he wasn’t ready to throw their friendship down the drain.“I’m willing to do anything, as long as it makes you to believe me!” Brian said defiantly, while Emily kissed her teeth and walked around the room thoughtfully.“Well! It’s not as easy as it sounds. But then, I’m glad that you are ready to do this”, Emily responded and finally sat down on the bed.“I’m ready to do this as long as it helps you, and also, if it’s going to go a long way in punishing Barbara!” Brian said defiantly while Emily gestured for him to sit down on a couch which was directly opposite her.“If it works well, I would have my son back! And her secret would be out in the public, too. I mean, that is just all what I want. Barbara caused me so much pain already, and I’m not going to let it slide!” Emily said defiantly.Br