Leah
"Why didn't you tell me you were coming?" Liam said to his mom as he leaned down to hug her.
"Do I need permission to visit my son?" His mother joked while running her hands through his back.
I stood behind them waiting patiently for the mother and son to finish their greetings. It would be better if they continued without her noticing my presence. I hated it when she visited. She never stopped reminding me that I haven't given her a grandchild. She forgot that it takes a man and a woman to have a child. If Liam doesn't want a child then how was I going to have a child, immaculate conception?
"You know that is not what I meant, mother."
"Welcome, mother." I smiled cheerfully when they broke their sweet embrace.
She turned to me not hiding her disgust with my presence. Two year ago when I was still dating Liam she always cherished me, acting like she would be the best mother-in-law in the world. Who knew not having a child would make her change her attitude towards me quickly? Or she never liked me from the beginning.
"Of course you are here, Leah." She rolled her eyes.
If anyone should be angry it is me. Why does she always show up unannounced and act like I am the uninvited guest?
"That's funny mother, where else would I be if not in my husband's house?" I replied trying my best not to match her tone but I failed.
Calm down, Leah.
"Did you see the way she talked to me, Liam? Is this the way she should be talking to me?" She said pointing at me furiously.
Fuck her!
"For christ sake, mother can you two not fight everytime you come over." Liam scolded softly while facing his mother.
She took a step back, her hand on her chest as she starred at him shocked and he sighed, rubbing his forehead. I rolled my eyes knowing what was coming next. I hated that I was still standing here, in a place where I wasn't needed.
"Are you raising your voice at me because of her?" She cried.
My mother-in-law was an award winner in emotional blackmail.
"I am going upstairs" I announced, turning away from them, already fed up with her.
"Is that how you treat your mother-in-law, you arrogant girl? You think you are all that cause you came from a wealthy family?" She shouted behind me.
"It is okay mother."
"Let me be. You keep tolerating her that is why she behaves that way even when she is barren! A woman who can't have her own children shouldn't be this arrogant!"
I stopped, my fist clenched as tears welled in my eyes. Even though she has said it so many times. Even though I told myself that I was immune to her harsh words. Even though I expected them, it still hurts every time she said them.
"Don't talk to Leah like that mother, she isn't barren. How many times do I have to tell you that I don't need a child right now? I am the one who doesn't need a child!"
"Of course you would defend her. Women like her who grew up in a wealthy family where they are spoilt and allowed to do as they please never make good wives! She must have slept with a lot of men and damaged her womb with the amount of abortion she..."
"Enough mother! I am trying to show you some respect but you are seriously crossing the line here. How could you say that about my wife? If you wouldn't behave I don't see a reason for you to be here." Liam scolded.
"Liam!"
"And you should apologise to Leah, mother your words were too harsh."
"Why should I apologise to her? All I did was say the truth." She defended.
I blinked back the tears that threatened to fall.
Not today, Satan. Not today.
"I won't be joining you two for dinner. Goodnight, mother I hope my presence would make you uncomfortable enough to leave tomorrow morning." I smiled and walked away.
I hope for the sake of my sanity that she wasn't planning on staying longer.
When Liam returned to the room, I was standing by the window staring at the darkness. I heard him walk to the bed, then towards me.
"You will catch a cold if you leave the window open." He said, placing a blanket over my shoulders before closing the window.
I turned and made to walk towards the bed when he grabbed my arm, and turned me to face him.
"I am sorry about my mother. I know she can be annoying and her words a bit harsh."
"It wasn't a bit harsh, Liam. Her words were very harsh. It is as if she studies new ways to torment me before showing up here, UNIVITED. Whenever I think I have heard enough, she surprises me."
"I am trying my best for you, Liam, but I can't keep doing this. Your mother isn't helping at all, and I am tired of pretending it doesn't hurt."
"I understand. I have talked to her and if she doesn't behave during her visit this time I won't let her come visit again I promise." He said, cupping my face.
There was no need to talk to her. How long has she been acting this way? How long has he talked to her about her behaviour? I had already given up on hoping she would change. It is better that she stays aware from our home until she can put up with her BARREN daughter-in-law.
"Hmm," I hummed as he leaned down to kiss me.
I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing him back with the same hunger he kissed me. The blanket around my shoulders slipped down as we walked towards the bed and fell on it. I took off my nightgown as he took off his t-shirt. His lips brushed against my skin and a moan escaped my lips. He kissed my stomach, then my breast and back to my lips.
"I am ready." I breathed.
In as much as I loved the way he was kissing me, that was not where I wanted his attention, and I was too horny and wet for foreplay.
I reached for his pants, and he held my hand. I looked up at him with a questioning look.
"I can't get it up." He said, feeling guilty.
I held back from asking, 'Again?'
"Maybe you are the one in need of foreplay," I chuckled.
"Let me help you," I offered, reaching for his pants again but he avoided me.
He sighed and got off me, sitting down at the edge of the bed. I laid down on the bed watching the ceiling as I bit my lips, telling myself it was okay.
"I am tired, Leah. I will make it up to you next time, I promise." He kissed my hand.
You are always tired.
"I don't know what to do again, Liam. I have tried what I can to spice things up, but it never works. If you can’t react to my naked body, what would you react to?" I asked softly.
"For Christ's sake, Leah, you know how this week has been for me. Are you going to join my mother in pressuring me to have a child?" He stood up from the bed angrily, running his fingers through his hair.
"I am not asking for a child, Liam. You said you didn't want a child right now, and I agreed to it. Couples don't have sex just because they want to have children. I just want us..." I said sitting up.
"It has been long since we had sex. You are always busy or too tired, and when you try to touch me, you never seem to be able to get it up."
"Are you implying that I have a problem?"
"Liam! You know that is not what I meant."
I got down from the bed and I tried to touch him but he flinched and recoiled from my touch. I felt hurt by his action. Like I was hit by something. I didn't like the way he was looking at me, like he was hurt by my words. I don't want us to fight. I was always the one who suffered whenever we ended up fighting.
Leah"Then what do you mean, Leah? I can't have my mother breathing down my neck for a grandchild, and my wife, who is supposed to understand me, demanding sex from me every time like she is starved of it." "Starved of it? When was the last time you touched me, Liam? Because I don't say it doesn't mean it isn't obvious that you are ignoring me in bed. I know you love me, but I still have sexual urges, Liam. Why are you making it seem like I am asking too much?" I said, trying to hold back my tears."Goddamit, Leah, you act as if you don't know what I am going through. Well, I don’t blame you, your parents are wealthy and you don't have to worry about anything except sex!" "Liam," I screamed, feeling hurt by his words."Fuck this!" He said, and walked away slamming the door behind him.Silent tears ran down my cheeks as I was left alone in the room. I shouldn't have said that. I should have just endured like I always did, and maybe it wouldn't have escalated. I sounded like all I ca
LeahI hated Mondays. They were the most stressful and demanding day of the week, and today just had to be the board of directors' meeting. "...we dominated the market not only in this city but several other cities surpassing last year's sales over the past quarter," I concluded, and the board members, started clapping, smiling, and nodding to me"A 15% increase in revenue compared to last year this same period is wild, Leah. I am glad we made the right choice choosing you." The chairman said with a wink.He looked more pleased than everyone in the room as he stood up clapping. I felt satisfied with the result of my hard work. I made a promise when I was chosen not to mess up and make sure the Chairman was not disappointed in me, even though I doubt he would ever be.After the meeting, the Chairman approached me with a warm smile as I gathered the documents before me. I returned the smile, turning to face him. "Should we have lunch together, Mrs. COO?" he teased, and I chuckled, sha
Leah "Leah," the stranger repeated, my name as if tasting it. There was something about the way he said my name, like a secret whispered in the dark. "Please call me Aiden," he said, extending his hand for a handshake. I stared down at his large hand that could easily hold two of mine, hesitating before looking up at him again. What harm could taking his hand do? I forced my hand into his, and they felt rough and strong against mine. He gripped it firmly and slowly. While holding my gaze, he lifted my hand to his lips. He placed a soft kiss on the back of my hand, the warmth of his breath caressing my skin, sending sparks up my arm like a live wire. A gasp escaped my lips as I pulled my hand away from his. A low rumble escaped his lips, and I was certain he was aware of the effect he was having on me. This was dangerous. "Nice meeting you, Leah." He said, his eyes shifting to my hair. "Your hair looks more beautiful when you let it down," He reached out a hand, and before
Aiden "Goddamit," I tightened my grip around the club as I watched the bloodied man sprawled on the ground, his breath ragged and shallow. "Give me a fucking name, bastard!" I grunt, swinging the club and striking his side. He jerked, then lay still on the cold floor of the basement. The basement smelled of blood and sweat. I have been here for two hours trying to get this bastard to cough up the name of the bastard who sent him to steal from me but he kept his mouth shut till the very end. This was getting on my nerves. How dare they steal from me? I guess I am not as scary as I used to be in the past. They should remember that no one messes with me and lives to tell the tale! "Hey," I said, nudging his face with the end of the club that had his blood on the surface, but he remained still. "No way I am letting you die without giving me a name," I growled, bending down to slap his face. I put a finger under his nose and felt a faint breath. "Take him away. Make sure he does
Leah,Friday finally came! My mom agreed to the dinner right away as if she had been looking forward to it for a long time. The only time they got to see each other was at social gatherings, so I understand that this was more intimate since it would be only the family present."Why don't we plan a date for two of them?" Aria, my second sister who lived in another city, suggested that morning over the phone.That was a great idea. I know my parents still loved each other despite them denying it. They haven't been in a serious relationship since their divorce, and there is this tension between them whenever they are in the same room. They just needed a push to realize that.The hairs on my arm and neck prickled like tiny needles as a hand grazed my bare arm. I didn't need to look up to know who it was. The smell of his familiar cologne hit me before he spoke. It was weird that I knew the smell of his cologne when we only met twice."Mr. Carter," his rough deep voice greeted, and I shiv
Leah,I felt the weight of his head rest on my shoulders as he murmured, "Is it me, or were you running away from me?""If you don't mind, I'd like to get in my car and go home," I shivered when his nose brushed against my neck."I find this part of you cute," he said. "The part that acts like she isn't scared."I removed my hand just as he was about to slam the car door shut, jerking back in panic, my body pressing against his. His chest vibrated against my back from a chuckle, and I took a step forward quickly, turning around to face him."What the hell are you doing?" I yelled, my voice shaking despite my best effort to hide my fear.His amused eyes stared down at me, a smile curling his lips, knowing that he had me cornered just like he wanted.Fuck! I hated this."Just trying to fulfil a promise," he shrugged. "I don't like the idea of breaking a promise.""I told you I was married," I bit my lip, looking anywhere but at him."And I made it clear I didn't give a fuck, doll." He c
Leah,I was yet to realize the gravity of the situation I was in. I didn't understand fully what it meant to attract the attention of Aiden Kingston, a caporegime of the Kingston family. The strongest crime family in the city.A man who was under one man and above many others. Normally, I wouldn't be searching online for him, but the situation called for a background check, and the news wasn't giving me much. Heck, the news didn't mention anything about them being a crime family!They had everyone starting from the politicians down to the police and business owners at their finger tips. So it wasn't surprising that there was no article about their illegal activities.The Kingston family ran a hotel, club, and casino business, but we all know that is not all it is. It was just a cover-up for their illegal business. I needed to know who I was dealing with and avoid him at all cost, but who would I ask. My parents would become suspicious if I asked about it.It was frustrating how on g
Leah,Liam: I won't be attending the wedding with you. Something urgent came up! Send my greetings to John. Love you ☺️I stared down at my phone as I reread the message. I should have known he was going to do this at the last moment! He even bought me a dress and acted like he was so excited about going for a social event with me.Maybe something urgent actually came up!I drove into the hotel where the reception was being held. The name 'Ceaser's ' was written in bold letters on the hotel. It was one of the biggest hotels in the city, and I should have done my research before coming. That way, I wouldn't be as shocked as I was when I ran into him.The valet, a young man with a charming smile, took the key from me as I got down from my car.As I walked through the hallway heading for the ballroom, I ran into one of my dad's business partner."Mrs. Carter," the man with grey hair called.He was with a younger woman who supported him by holding his arm."Mrs. Walsh," I corrected the ma