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2024-10-26 23:57:13Kim's POV.
Sulking while rough-handedly throwing away all the pillows and other substances within range in anger.
Why was it just difficult turning this guy on, this wasn't the Kelvin I married to, the Kelvin married to can't even stand a chance not to look at me for a day.....
Not able to control the tears I trapped in my lids, I broke down sobbing on and off haggardly wiping my eyes.
What happened that day was a mistake and a slip of the tongue.....I was grateful for not slipping anything suspicious to leave him doubtful about Racheal's mishap.
With rage of anger I went ahead to pick my phone I flung out of anger.
With a breaking voice;
" Mom, I don't think I can do this anymore, he wouldn't even look at me"
My mom wouldn't let me off my mind with everyday nagging about bearing an heir, I don't know what that has got to do with Kelvin's behavior but as much as I wanted Kelvin to fall head over heel for me just the way it was before, nothing is impossible.
Only if I could go back to the past I would stop all this......I complained silently
" You have to keep trying Kim, it has been five years already and there haven't been any children between you......seemed you've forgotten what is at stake here, No child no inheritance Kim"
My mom's warning resonated through me filling in my almost shattered hope.
Sobered from my sob, I dropped the call with another tinge of hope reviving through me.
I crept my lips up while wearing a mischievous smirk, Just like my mom said since it has been five years since my wedding, even if they are trying to prevent raising alarm on my inability to bear a child, I know there are some people out there who will still be mumbling on and off about it.
I took my phone calling on my partner in crime best friend.
" Hey babe, what about a shopping spree today" I said through the phone which caught my friend gleaming in happiness over the phone.....
" I need to stir up the internet at least, I have to shut them up from within.....what do you think?" I asked.
" of course babe, I don't mind..... let's try RA. Babe, it has been the talk of the town...."
" RA,?" I asked his curiosity piqued my interest.
" you haven't heard of the store yet?...what exactly have you been doing, Seemed Kelvin hasn't given you a chance to think for yourself"
My friend said in a sly tone which I played along, only my mom knew what I was going through right now not even my dad.
I have to protect whatever thing happening between me and Kelvin away from the social.
She teased me more as she sensed my silence.
" I will come and pick you up, we can go there if you insist " I retorted before hanging up.
My drive to RA. was cool......My friend wouldn't stop fawning over the brand, she seemed like she was a fan.
I wonder what exactly is special about the store but I don't mind giving it a try at least. I need a break to distract myself from Kelvin re-strategizing my plan.
" ouch...." I moaned as I was almost knocked off by a girl pulling me out of my trance.
" watch your way girl!!....."I yelled pulling some attention towards me with different people ogling and mumbling making different remarks.
Who wouldn't gawk at my beauty and to top it all, Mrs. Houston?
Trying to use the scene as an advantage I bent down to the girl's size looking through her that had me captivated....
" why am I seeing Noah through her eyes.....I whispered. Her eyes made me think of Noah, that orange-brown with his long eyebrow.
Knowing fully well of Noah's single life, I shrugged the thought off.
" shit" I cursed under my breath as I noticed the designer dress I was putting on has been stained by her chocolate.
My friend noticed my discomfort and wanted to slap the girl.....I have the intention of doing that even if she doesn't, a thought crossed my mind and I decided to apply it.
" How dare you stain Mrs Houston?" screaming the Surname I behold.
I stopped her hand acting the savior while different cameras flashed at us.....
I smiled in satisfaction as I achieved my aim.
"It's just a girl...let her go", I said to my friend while turning to the little child who wouldn't stop glaring at me.
Just before I could ask for the girl's name;
" Ariella ....." she called behind which seemed to be the girl's name as she tried to run away from my sight.
A sight caught my interest which I decided to ignore.
Walking deeply into the store which piqued my interest more than a stupid glimpse......I gasped in awe as the sight before looked so magnificent at the same time exquisite, it caught my breath.
Before I could start touring the store, a voice disrupted my peace asking for some stupid reservation before I knew it I was back inside my car.
I couldn't stop cussing and swearing at the staff for the disgrace she caused me, just when I thought I was above the cloud..... someone destroyed it all.
With my friend trying to calm me down I drove off but not after trying to reach Kelvin's phone which he didn't pick though.
After what seemed like forever waiting for Kelvin, the creaking sound of the door made me realize he was around not giving him a chance to settle.
" We need to talk" .....I demanded which he completely disregarded.
"Really?...like seriously?? Wha-t..."
He stomped inside not giving me any chance to complete my statement.
" I will have you fully to myself whether you like it or not.....now that Rachael is out of the picture, you are mine and nothing can stop that" I promised.
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