Brenda was feeling restless as she stepped out of the restaurant. It had been a long day, and she just wanted to head back home and get some rest. But as she walked towards her car, she felt a sudden urge to turn back and head inside, her mind kept flashing with the image of the stranger who had just handed her his number. She hesitated for a moment, trying not to feel desperate and wondering if it was a good idea to meet up with a complete stranger. But something about the way he had smiled at her had left an impression on her mind. She made up her mind and turned around, making her way back inside the restaurant. As she entered the spacious place, she scanned the room and spotted the stranger sitting at the bar, just as she had left him. She walked up to him, feeling a bit nervous, and introduced herself.“Hi, I’m Brenda.”“Hey, I’m Alfred.” He said raising his brows recognizing her.“Sorry to bother you, but I was just wondering if you’d like to go to another bar with me and chat?
After Brenda woke up the next day, she was immediately consumed by a sense of purpose. She knew what she had to do, and she wasn’t going to let anyone stand in her way. Today was the day she would make her demands heard. She got out of bed with a renewed energy, threw on some clothes, and marched out the door to his office, her heart racing with anticipation. As she made her way down the hallway, she rehearsed her list of demands over and over again in her head. She was determined to make Damien listen this time. He had ignored her too many times before, but not anymore.Today, she was going to make sure that he heard every word she had to say. But as she approached the door, she hesitated. What if he wasn’t there? What if he was in his bedroom? When Brenda arrived at Damien’s office, she was surprised to find it empty. She had been so focused on her mission that she had assumed he would be there waiting for her. She looked around the room, searching for some sign of him, but all she
Brenda stepped out of the front door, taking in the crisp morning air. It was a beautiful day, but Brenda’s mind was clouded with thoughts of Damien. She couldn’t shake the feeling of disappointment that had settled in her chest. As she started her walk to school, Brenda made a decision. She needed to put Damien out of her mind and find someone else to talk to. Alfred immediately came to her mind. He had been a constant presence in Brenda’s life lately, always there to lend a listening ear or a supportive shoulder. Brenda knew that she could rely on him to understand her situation, and that was exactly what she needed in that moment.As she walked, Brenda found herself daydreaming about the possibilities of spending time with Alfred. They had grown quite close, but always in secret. Brenda couldn’t risk Damien finding out about their friendship. But with Damien out of the picture, Brenda felt a renewed sense of freedom. She reached the edge of road that cut into her usual school path.
Brenda’s heart leapt with joy as she scrolled through her phone, replaying the memories of her time spent with Alfred. Her eyes lit up at the sight of a text from him, and she couldn't help but smile as she read through his sweet words.“Can’t wait to see you soon, beautiful,” the text read. Brenda’s heart fluttered, and she couldn’t wait to be in Alfred’s arms once again.She leaned back into the soft cushions and closed her eyes, letting out a contented sigh. But as she was lost in her thoughts, the sound of Damien’s car pulling into the driveway brought her back to reality. Brenda’s mood instantly soured at the thought of being stuck with her husband for the rest of the evening. She got up and made her way to the window, peering out to confirm her suspicions. Sure enough, Damien stumbled out of his car and fell to the ground. She tried to ignore the sound of his stumbling footsteps as he made his way into the house. Brenda sighed and made her way to the door, resigned to helping hi
Brenda stepped into the warm shower and let out a sigh of relief as the water cascaded over her body. The events of the previous night flooded her mind as she lathered her body with soap. She couldn’t believe what had transpired between her and Damien. The intense feelings that she had buried for so long had finally come to the surface, and she had acted on them. The passion and intensity of the moment had been overwhelming, and Brenda felt herself becoming lost in her thoughts. As she finished her shower, Brenda dried her hair with a hair dryer, the noise providing a welcome distraction from her thoughts. Today was Sunday, and she had plans to meet her friend Carla for lunch. Brenda grabbed her phone and dialed Carla’s number.“Hey girl, are we still on for lunch?” Brenda asked, the excitement in her voice masking the uncertainty she felt inside.“Of course we are! I can’t wait to see you today. How are you feeling?” Carla said from the other end.Brenda forced a smile into her voice
Brenda stood in the kitchen, gazing out the window as she made a cup of coffee. Her mind was consumed with thoughts of Alfred and how much she missed him. She had tried to take her friend Carla’s advice and focus on Damien, but it seemed like nothing she did could get his attention. As she stirred her coffee, Brenda’s phone began to vibrate on the counter. She glanced at the screen and saw it was Alfred calling again, and she knew that answering would only make things worse.She had made a promise to herself to take Carla’s advice, but it was proving to be harder than she thought. She hesitated for a moment, considering whether or not to answer. As she poured the hot water into her cup, Brenda felt her resolve slipping away. The phone rang and rang, taunting her with its incessant buzzing. She tried to ignore it, but the sound was like a mosquito buzzing in her ear, impossible to ignore but ultimately her curiosity got the better of her and she picked up the call.“Hi Alfred,” she sai
Brenda stormed into Carla’s place with a thunderous expression on her face. She threw her purse on the couch and flopped down beside it, fuming with rage. Carla, who was watching TV, immediately paused the show and turned to her friend.“Brenda, what’s wrong? You look like you’re about to explode,” Carla said, concerned.“It’s Damien, he’s so unreasonable!” Brenda snapped, her voice shaking with emotion. “He accused me of doing nothing to help our marriage agreement, that all I do is spend his money like I’m some sort of gold digger.” Brenda said letting out a heavy sigh and buried her face in her hands.Carla’s eyes widened in surprise. “What? That’s ridiculous! You’ve been doing everything you can to keep up with your end of the deal.”“I know, right?” Brenda spat out. “And he goes around doing whatever he wants. It’s just not fair.”“I can’t believe he would say that to you,” Carla said. “You’ve been the one keeping up with his bullshit all this while.”“Exactly!” Brenda agreed, wi
Brenda was enjoying her breakfast, sipping on her coffee while scrolling through her phone when she heard Damien’s bedroom door creak open, then footsteps approaching. She looked up to see Damien emerging from his room with a couple of duffel bags and his men trailing behind him.“Good morning, Brenda,” Damien said with a smile as he made his way to the kitchen. “I’m heading out on a trip. Just thought I’d let you know.”“Make sure everything is ready,” Damien turned to order his men outside. He then handed his briefcase to his driver before walking back to the door where Brenda stood.Brenda was taken aback by Damien’s sudden announcement. It was unlike him to inform her of his plans, especially in such a casual manner. She was surprised that Damien was even telling her about his trip. Normally, he just left the house without any announcement and returned whenever he wished. But now, he was even telling her how long he would be away. But she couldn’t help feeling a sense of relief wa