I avoided the stares from his workers and that of my driver, who looked like he wanted to know why I'm sad. I turned my focus on the window as the cars went by in a blur. Just for a moment, I felt like I will be free should I jump out of the car right now. I will be rid of Miguel and all the influences he has on me. For close to six years, I have been played by him. First, he did it from the shadows until he got bold enough to approach me. And I fell for it all. I'm such a fool. A damned fool who needs to be knocked on the head. I placed my palm on the window as I watched the car enter the compound. My mind is torn on what to do. I wish to leave him, but at the same time, I don't want to do that. However, I know that's what I have to do —for my sanity. I need to leave. I have to go far away. Yet, I can't seem to make my leg move towards another direction. I got out of the car, and headed into his house —my cage for the past two years. Others are placed in metal cages, while mine
“I'm sorry,” she sighed. “I'm not asking you to forgive me easily. I just hope you will understand my reasons for doing what I did. Back when he was still treating you unwell, I wanted to help you. That was why I spoke with him.” She peered into my eyes, “I thought it was the best solution until you developed feelings for him. I know asking you to stop dating Day will sound suspicious, that was why I egged you on. This way, you won't suspect a thing.”I sat still without saying a word. Half my attention was on her words while the other was on what happened. I can't help the thoughts that threatened to envelop my mind. “Please forgive me, Jewel. I won't ever repeat it.”“The last night I went to the ball,” I suddenly said.She sighed, “I was the one who told him where you went.” She placed her hand on my thighs, “I hope you won't fault him for that.”“He's a stalker,” I murmured, feeling how heavy my heart is. “For years, he has been keeping my pictures and painting me every chance he
I went upstairs after the conversation I had with Star. I typed the question of what a person should do when they find out their husband is a stalker into the search bar and googled it. Different answers surfaced, with many telling me to divorce him before he does something worse than stalking. Only a few asked me to find out about his reasons for doing what he did. They advised me not to take a step until I'm certain that he was going to harm me. And that was what I decided to do. I won't leave until he gives me a reason to do that. However, that doesn't mean I will forgive him easily. There are things you don't take lightly in this world, and this is one of those things. I can't just ignore the fact that he's a stalker Just because I love him.He returned later in the day, but I didn't go down to meet him. I didn't open the door when he knocked for me to let him in. When he left in the morning, he knocked on my door to alert me of his departure, but I didn't pay him heed. I stay
Despite my reluctance to follow her, I was forced into a green bum-short and black crop top. The combat boot I have on, made me look badass. Coupled with the heavy makeup, and the intricate lines she drew on my fingers, I look like those female gangsters. Should Miguel ever discover that I came to a place like this, he will shit his pants. And let's not forget the clothes I'm putting on. I somehow look like a desperate slut. “I've not been to this kind of place before.” I glance around the enormous house, “I don't think I'm made for places like this.”“I know. My brother is so possessive, he won't want you to mingle with this kind of crowd.” She flung her hair back with a seductive smile on her face. Nikki is putting on a black bum-short with a green crop top. However, instead of combat boots, she's putting on black sneakers. “Why?”“Uh, nothing.” She parked the car and exited the car. “We are here to party hard. You don't have to think of your husband.” She winked at me, “come on
MiguelI feel so bad for my actions. Try all I could, I can't seem to get rid of the hurt expression that was on Jewel's face when she came to my office a day ago. She looked so hurt, that it tore at my heartstrings, and made me eager to beat myself up for making her cry. I vowed never to hurt her, but I did so with my actions. If only I wasn't greedy back then. If only I didn't stalk her, things would have been better. There wouldn't have been a reason for her to be angry with me, but there is one now. Not only did I hurt her with my past actions, but I had to pretend to be who I'm not. I broke her heart despite my desire to mend the already broken part. I was a fool not to realize my mistakes until she found them out. If only I had destroyed those pictures a day earlier, she wouldn't have found them. But no, I had to be stupid enough to leave them, basking in the stolen pleasures of staring at her pictures every night before I sleep. I'm just a sicko, who should rut in jail for
JewelI closed my eyes and danced, allowing the music to wash through me. I have never felt this free before. It was as if the cage that was placed on me, has been lifted. I raised my hand in the air and shook my arse to the music.“You see, I told you that you will love it,” Nikki whispered into my ear. “It's good to give out steam.”And I support those words right there. Had I been back at home, I would have been thinking of my husband. But out here, it's also as if I experienced no problems. I was able to let go of all my thoughts as I dance to the music. I felt a hand on my waist, and I immediately opened my eyes. I tried to turn, but the sturdy hand kept me in place, grinding his disgusting arse on my butt. No, you dare not! I headbutted him, and he let go of my waist, to hold his broken nose. The music was loud, so I couldn't give him the tongue-lashing of his life, that was why I retorted glaring at him. With my eyes narrowed, I snarled at him, challenging him to repeat his
MIGUEL“Where are you?” I asked Pearl as I ran out of my office, and headed towards the elevator. “Where is she?” I inquired, eager to know where my wife was.“What will you give me in return?” She chuckled, “I don't provide information easily.”“Anything you want. Just give me. The damned address!”“It's at the campus by the intersection. I will send the address to you. Don't forget, you promised to do whatever I want.”Before I could say a word, she disconnected. Fuck you, Pearl!I raced out of my office, to the garage. I entered my car and dialled my wife's number. It rang for a long time, but no one picked up the call.“Damn it, Jewel. Pick up your damned phone!” I gritted my teeth as I dialled his number once more. When she didn't pick up, I called Nikki.Just like Jewel, she didn't pick up her calls. It rang before it entered voicemail.“Damn it!” I threw the phone into the passenger's seat and drove out. My mind was filled with numerous possibilities of what was happening.Cou
Nikki ran behind me as I purposefully strode towards the restroom. We checked the entire stall, but there was no sign of my wife. “Let's check the rooms upstairs,” She suggested when we didn't see her out here. “I checked in the dance floor before I ran outside to check on her. She might be up there.”Without waiting for her to repeat those words, I ran upstairs not mindful of the owners of the damned house. The entire doors up here were closed. “How do we know if she's here?” I glanced around the empty halls as I tried to think of how to look for her.“Let's check the rooms for her,” Nikki suggested as she strode over to the door by her right. “We just need to—” The words froze in her throat when we heard a sound from the last door. It sounded like someone struggling. Nikki and I exchanged a look at the sound. Without a waste of time, Nikki and I ran towards the door. I opened the door, and strode in, just to see a sight that left my blood boiling with anger.My wife lay on the
They stared at him, looking confused. “Mum, what's he doing here?” Jane asked, still looking at him. She only spared a look at me before she turned her entire focus on him. “Come on, babies.” Miguel motioned for them to come close to him. When they didn't go to him, he glanced up at me. “I thought you weren't coming back. I intended to relocate to the street, you live with them.” He smiled at me, "I have made the plans already. Implementing it was my next plan." “You stupid man!” I closed the distance between us and enveloped him in a hug. He rose from the ground and twirled me in the air. I chuckled at the feeling of being lifted by him. I felt light as he held me up like a baby. "Put me down!" I said in a voice that doesn't sound as commanding as it should. You can't blame me. Having him carry me is something I wish he can do all the time. “Mum, why are you hugging him?!” Jane shouted. While the others stared at me with shocked expressions on their faces.“Oh.” I chuckled as
“Is our new home that far?” Jill yawned, already tired of the ride. It's not a secret that my kids hate trips since we have been going on numerous trips since they were born. I chuckled at the impatient expression on her face. “It's not that far. Don't worry, we are almost there.”We would have been there long ago had I driven like before. But no, I had to be extra careful on the road to prevent my happiness from taking the upper hand and leading me to something I might regret. “Can you get an ice cream for us?” Jane rubbed her eyes. “I'm tired.”“Do you want an ice cream now or when we reach?” I glanced at them through the mirror. “Now!” they chorused together, not taking a moment to think. “Okay.”And like that, a journey that would have taken us an hour max, took us two hours and thirty minutes to arrive. I had to buy their favourite ice cream for them.I drove straight to Miguel's mansion. Luckily, he wasn't back by the time we arrived. His guards let me in as if it's natural
“And if it's not my charming friend.” Phil beamed as he sat opposite me. He looked like he rushed, to get here. I don't blame him because I just suddenly called and asked him to meet me. I returned from Miguel's house an hour ago, to make it in time to bring my kids home. “You took your time, didn't you?” I frowned at him, “I was intending to leave before you arrived.” I pretended like I was angry at him when I wasn't. “I'm sorry. There was something I needed to take care of. Don't be offended, okay?” He grinned.“Even if I want to be annoyed with you, I can't,” I pouted. “You are just too cute for me to be angry at you.”“See? I'm too handsome for you to be angry with me.” He placed both hands on his cheeks, “So, why did you call me here? I know it's not to drink coffee.” He glanced around at the almost empty café, “it's almost evening!”“I'm leaving.”“So soon? I only came — wait a minute, what do you mean by you are leaving?” He gaped at me, staring at me as if I had somehow lo
I sent my kids to school and decided to drive to work. When I left Miguel, I only contacted Nikki and Star. It was with their help that I got back on my feet until I met a kind old man. He was the CEO of Dabris, and he gave his shares and the company to me because he was too old to handle it, and his company was going bankrupt. That was how I became a CEO and each day, I work to prove that he can trust me. Though he's not in this world any more, I still have this need to make him proud of me. I got a notification on my phone, and I slid it up, to see a message. I frowned at the content. Why the hell will someone ask me to listen to the news?I packed my car to the side of the road, and switched the radio on, to the station the message spoke of.“Hello, everyone.” I was shocked when I recognized Miguel's voice. There is no way I won't recognize his voice, even through the radio. “So, I was a douche to my wife. I treated her badly, and I'm here to ask for forgiveness.....” There wa
I didn't hear from Miguel after a week. It was as if he had given up, which I'm grateful for. I stopped looking back as I left my house, trying to pretend like everything was normal when it wasn't. I know it will only be a matter of time before he starts disturbing, me once more. I hurried over to my children's school, packed my car and went over to their playground when I didn't see them waiting for me at the security office like they normally do.From afar, I saw my kids standing together, with — Miguel? With my heart beating fast, I hastened towards them at the sight of his familiar stature.No.This can't be happening.How did he enter the school without permission?God. I quickened my pace towards them.Miguel had his back on me, so he didn't see me until I reached where they were.“Jane, Jill, James!” I called out to them as I hurried towards them.“Mum!” They ran towards me at the sound of my voice. And that was when Miguel turned.He looked as shocked to see me as I was to
Phil took me back to the office before he returned to his office. I met him two years ago when he came for an interview. He was fun on our first meeting, and we clicked it off —as friends. I know he feels something for me, but I don't feel anything for him, and I have never led him on. He's aware that I don't do relationships, and I don't want anything about that. Ever since I left Miguel, I have stayed single, training my cute bundle of joys, who are all I have left after the messy relationship I had with Miguel. Though they remind me so much of him, I won't trade them for anything in the entire world because they are all I have. They are my life, and I will forever be grateful to Miguel for making me a mother. I drove to their school the moment it was four. I spent the last hours thinking of my stupid husband and the expression that was on his face when I left with Phil. “Mum!” Jill called out as she raced towards me. “Hey! Wait for me,” James shrieked, trying to keep up with
JewelI strode into his office for the first time in years. Nothing has changed. Aside from the new interior design, and change of colours. The shocked expression on Miguel's face was more than I comprehended. My mouth curved up in a smile, but I tampered with it. “Good morning, Mr Miguel,” I professionally smiled at him. “I trust my secretary filled you up on what I request for a partnership?” I strode over to one of the chairs in the boardroom, and sat on it, with my legs crossed, while Miguel stood shocked still staring at me like one who has seen a ghost.The years haven't been good for him. He looked older than ever, with his hair duller. There are dark lines under his eyes, making him look sleep-deprived.“Jewel?” He swallowed. “I'm afraid we are not that familiar with each other, Mr Miguel. I will prefer if you call me, Miss.” I smiled at him, “should we continue?” “Where have you been? I have sought for you throughout—” “I'm afraid you are mistaking me for someone else, M
MiguelIt has been five freaking years since Jewel left. I have tried to locate her, but haven't been successful. I tried every means possible to locate her, but it seemed like she disappeared into thin air. I ran a hand through my hair as I stared at the piles of files in front of me. For five years, I have buried myself in my work, trying to lessen the thoughts of my wife, but nothing seems to help. I'm always thinking of her, and the mistake I made those years ago. Back then, I knew that Pearl was lying, but I needed enough evidence against her. That was why I attempted to play to the beat of her music. However, it cost me my priceless jewel. If only I didn't do that. Had I not spoken those harsh words to her, she wouldn't have left me. She would have still been here with me. I stared at my window. Star and Nikki left the house a week after Jewel disappeared. Until now, they have not contacted me because they blamed me so much for what happened five years ago. And I take the b
I didn't go to school because my mind was filled with thoughts of my husband and the words he spoke to me last night. As much as I tried to, I couldn't forget the bite of those words. I stared into space as I tried not to think of it, but each minute, my mind kept on repeating those words as if it were trying to remind me of what a douche my husband is.I checked my phone as if I were expecting a call from him. But there was nothing. He didn't so much as send a message to me. I rolled on the bed and would have continued to think had it not been for my baby that decided it was time to eat. I slowly rose from the bed and walked out of my room, to get breakfast.“Aunt Star, your nephew wants to eat,” I cheerfully said when I entered the kitchen. Both Nikki and Star turned to look at me with puzzled expressions on their faces. The way they stared at me made it seem like they were wondering what was going on with me. “You're acting rather strange, Jewel. Could it be the pregnancy?” Sta