"You have two choices Sarah" Emily sneered as her mother sat quietly listening.Emily was Sarah's eldest sister.Mrs Daniel's ruthless henchman. Mr Daniel's clearly wasn't invited to this meeting. The next words Emily spat out left me in shock." YOU WILL EITHER MARRY HIM OR LEAVE Him. "The words were ringing in my head, as I sat dumbfounded. Where was this coming from, what have I done to deserve this treatment, time after time I was their emotional punching bag. I had never expected this is how they would dispose of me.I had just turned celebrated my eighteenth birthday earlier this year and completed my grade 12 last year. I working a low paying job in a private hospital.I had no degree, no diploma, just a high school pass. Jacob White was my boyfriend. We were together since I was fourteen. Jacob is three years older than I am and happens to be my brother's best friend, or so I assume. He was tall and handsome with pin straight hair all flicked up with a bit of gel. I felt that tingl
Saterday was like any other. Since Jacob had started working at the same hospital as I, we spent much more time together. At two in the afternoon, we wrapped up our work and walked out of the hospital hand in hand. It was a sunny December afternoon. The sun was blazing,the air was still and the humidity could be seen wafting up from the ground. They walked to the bus stop. Today was saterday, it meant he would go to the Daniels household to spend time with Sarah under much scrutiny from her evil mother and sister, but he felt it was worth it. Sarah was indeed his high school sweetheart, he had only eyes for her or does he? . He was consumed by her love for him,Sarah always thought. The bus ride home was like any other. We talked about work,our lives together, most importantly what we are going to do on our day off together. We jumped off the bus, outside the long dreadful driveway of the Daniels' house. Jacob was surprised, parked at the end of the driveway was his stepfathers old b
Mr Daniels married the love of his life at the age of 19 and 16. Yes, back in the day people married, leaving their school to become wives. For Mrs Daniels this was an arranged marriage but for Mr Daniels, he loved her from the moment he layed eyes on her. Mr Daniels came from an abusive background. His step mother was a total b****. His father died when he was in school. This compelled Mr Daniels to leave school to support his step siblings who were equally evil. They beat him for no reason and most days he spent sleeping outside. He late r left home to stay with his aunt and found work at a multi national company. On his way to work one day he had seen Mrs Daniels. She was outside hanging up the clothes.He felt the beating of his heart accelerate. He knew she was the one. The very next afternoon he took his uncle and aunt to meet her parents with a preposal. They had agreed and soon the couple was wed.Mrs Daniels slowly fell in love with her husband. Well
Sarah had started highschool, Edith was fresh out of high school and working at a Chinese Clothing store, Xing xang clothing. It wasn't really bad for a starter job. The Daniels parents did not have any money to spend on college for their remaining three children as they had paid for a few courses for Emily, their golden child. The rest of us would have to pave our own way. Ediths dream was to be a singer. She has the voice of a chihuahua and maltese, but she believed it was the voice of an angel.Coco Cola was hosting a competition this year called Coco Cola Popstars. It was a singing contest and would be in Curo this weekend.Edith decided she was going to audition.She woke up before sunrise on Saturday morning. She was bubbling with excitement. She was also nervous but she pressed on. She had a long shower, washing her hair with Pantene, leaving it super shiny and sleek. She rubbed her lotion, lathering her voluptuous body. She had a pear shape body. Tiny
Something did not feel right when Sam brought his step dad and mom to meet us. My mother and his father seemed acquainted already. The talked as if they knew each other for years. Dinner was served. We all ate together and talked. I just could not shake the odd feeling from my core.The next week we had gone to Sam's house for dinner. Sam had 2 half sisters, they were spoiled children, around ten and eleven years old. He did not get along with them at all.My odd feeling had nagged me. I knew something was fishy. My mother had worn a top of mine. It was bright red with a white dragon. It had many straps and was very low cut and revealing. In all these years my motber was a typical old fashioned persin, with plain skirts, high cut jeans and floral button up blouses. This dressing caught us all by surprise, as she haf also worn a bootleg jeans and heels. I have never in my 14 years of lifr seen her wear heels.After these encounters, my mother used to tell my f
Nash and Natalie slept in her double bed in the main room whilst Jacob and I took the single bed in the spare room. Natalies apartment was quite small. 2 small rooms a kitchen and toilet and shower.On the way home we stopped to get take out. We had too many feelings swirling in our heads, from anger, to hatred and sadness We all had finished supper. We had a flaming hot chicken,potato wedges, a garden salad and rolls. We werent hungry but we ate to keep occupied. We all went to bed with the heavy feeling in our hearts."So tonight is our honey moon"Jacob whispered in my ear. I slept in his arms with my head on his shoulder.I decided since we just got married wgt waste the night sitting somber.I looked up into his eyes searching for his eyes whilst my eyes adjusted to the darkness. He leaned in and found my lips, holding me tight, he kissed my lips, parting them and deepening the kiss. His tongue entangled with mine as his grip loosened and his
YAWN!I tried stretching my arms as I woke up only to realise there was someone next to me, holding me tight. I slowly opened my eyes and looked at Jacob sleeping next to me. He was still fast asleep. Drool sliding out the corner of his mouth onto my pillow. GROSS. TOTALLY GROSS. I guess some things you only see after marrying them. Thats when it dawned on me, I Sarah Daniels is now a married woman. I AM NOW SARAH WHITE. I took deep breaths, I could feel a panick attack taking over my body. I slowly moved Jacobs arms from around my chest and walked to the bathroom. I had a hot shower and dressed.Although I felt much better, the feeling of hatred, anger and hurt will be there.Everyone was still asleep. I went into the kitchen and made some scrambled eggs to go with the left over chicken from last night. I popped bread in the toaster and layed the table waiting for the three of them to wake up. Natalie joined me shortly after the first batch of toast was done followed by
Edith found them a place where she was renting, it was a 1 room, with a kitchen, and an ensuite toilet and shower. It wasnt the best but it was liveable with such short notice. Jacob and Sarah met with the land lords and paid a deposit of R1000. The would move in at the end of January.Now they had to puzzle a way of getting essential furniture and appliances to use.We have no bed or beddings. Where will we sleep?Nash had sponsored Sarah a brand new bed as a wedding gift to them. That was one problem solved. Sarah and Jacob went shopping and found a cheap comforter set.We have no stove, utensils or cupboards. Mrs White and her husband had an old glass top they were not using, they had given it to Jacob to use. Second problem solved.Carry-anne and her husband gave them a set of pots. Sarah went shopping at a salvage store for utensils which she picked up dirt cheap. Problem 3 solved.Nats landlady had old built-in cupboa
I felt deeply hurt inside and that afternoon I could not write. All I could think about was my sick dad, covid 19 was wiping out entire families, I never thought that it would affect my family. They were always so careful.The next day the nurse looked at results , with a surprised expression on her face she said my dad was positive.I double checked the results only to realise that the name on the paper was some other person.I laughed at her , feeling some relief in my chest.The day after that it was confirmed that he was covid positive. I felt devastated yet hopeful. He was my dad, he had no chronic illnesses, he was as fit as a fiddle. He was like my own personal superhero with a family of healthcare professionals. Somewhere in my heart I knew that he would be fine.I took my lunch break early that day , feeling like a thief , I secretly went to see my father and give him the horrible news.As I sat at the dining room table, I told him that he was covid positive and all the preca
Last chapter.Mark grabbed his towel once his crazy neighbor untied him.Never in his life had he been so used.His a*** hurt so much he grabbed a back of peas from the freezer as soon as he reached home.He drew his curtains and sat on the bed.The ticking of the wooden clock on the wall had caught is attention.It was already five thirty, he had spent more than two hours being tortured.He picked up his phone and saw two missed calls.It was Jessica."It is a sign.", he thought.He called her."Hi", her cheery voice came through the receiver.For a woman who had been ignored for a few months, she sounded quite happy."Can we meet?", Mark asked. Jessica agreed. "Six thirty?", Mark suggested. "Perfect." Mark went back into the bath. This time he filled the tub with boiling hot water and some rough sea salt. Pulling on a pair of dark blue skinny leg jeans and a black polo neck shirt, Mark left his apartment in a hurry. He missed Jessica but he knew he wanted his old life back. He
Chapter 5Mark Molt sat comfortably on his black leather chair behind his large dark brown oak desk. It was another long day at the office. He waited for Mrs Blunder, who was his secretary for the last fifteen years, to bring his coffee. She had been bringing him his coffee since the day she started. She was as old as his grandmother, he assumed. Her grey hair and wrinkled face had much warmth and love. He adored her. This year will be her retirement. She decided to stay on until sixty five although sixty was the retirement age. She was as fit as a fiddle. Never complained, seldom took sick leave or any leave for that matter. He was going to miss her.She was truly a valued member of the law firm family. Mrs Blunder handed him his coffee," extra hot, extra strong, extra milk and no sugar, just how you like it son". His heart melted just hearing the little old lady. Indeed he will miss her. She had three more months until retirement. He wished she didn't have to go. Mark tried to persue
Chapter 4Jessica woke up with a throbbing headache. Her head ached, her foot ached. Her body ached. Everything just ached. She sat up slowly trying not to strain her foot. As her thoughts flooded into her mind with the events of last night, she felt nauseas. She remembered going to the hospital and then everything was blank.Jessica was blank. She really could not remember anything after the hospital and this made her panic. She could feel an anxiety attack rising within her. Her chest tightened. She felt as if she was suffocating. She cupped her hands over her mouth taking a few deep, quick breathes. A technique she learnes when she was a child. It was something she lived with most of her life. Whenever she got stressed out, even by the most slightest things, she would freak out drastically, leading to a panic attack. As she calmed down and started to massage her temples her daughter jumped on the bed next to her. " Hey mom, what happened to your foot?" she asked, her eyebrows now f
Chapter 3*Knock, knock*As Charlie held a sleeping Jessica, he leaned against the wall for support outside her door and strained his arm to knock on her door. He knocked the door quiet hard since no one had answered the door yet, he started to pang his closed fist against the door in frustration. Jessica was dead weight. His arm was becoming numb. He heard the lock on the doot turn and out came a stubby man. Round as a barrel, smelling of cheetos. It was an unpleasant sight and smell. He had never seen such a disgusting person in his life before living in an apartment. He belonged on a street corner, begging for change. " So YOU brought her home. Did you have a good time, was it so good she sprained her ankle and fell asleep".Just leave her on the bed as he motioned Charlie to leave her on their bed. He left her down gently. He walked to the living room to see that everything was a mess. There was dishes piled on the coffee table, clothes in the floor and beer cans piled next to t
Chapter 2Back at the Party, Mark Molt gulped down glass after glass of the finest alcohol. The music played loudly whilst everyone danced, married or not they were all grinding up on each other. A sexual song suddenly came on. It was ''Monifah,Touch it''.Mark sat crossed legged on the office chair when he felt delicate fingers trace around his neck and shoulders.There was someone singing in his ears. This secy voice sending shivers uo his soine awakening desire within him. He wondered who it could be.It was Joey Bloom, dressed in a mini skirt, halter neck top and high heals. Her cleavage was popping out of her shirt, as she turned him around in his chair. Everyone knew Mark always had atleast one good fling at every office party. He already slept with most of the woman in the firm.They all slept with him willingly.Every woman wanted a part of Mark Molt.The ladies always gossiped that he was a stallion in bed.Joey Bloom did not get her chance ,she was always outrun by the other woman,
It took me back to the day I started writing. it eased my mind and kept me occupied from the pain. Writing made me forget, it took me to my own imaginary world that blocked out the nastiness of reality. There was just too much going on, the pain inside had become like an arrow to the heart. I could not run nor could I had hide from my own harsh reality. I needed an escape and writing had become my own self taught councelling.I started writing CHEATED by the CEO which basically revolved around my sister's life.Chapter 1* Best CEO ever, Mark Molt!!! **clap, clap, clap*Everyone applauded as Mark stood in the centre of the law firm. He smiled from ear to ear, showing of his deep dimples. He was every girls dream guy, but he was also a married man with kids. The ultimate party animal. With hair so black and sleek and a well chiseled face, he could be called God's gift to women. His eyes so blue like the deepest ocean and lips that invited you in, woman had to fight the urge that he is
Grant texted me all day, listening to my complaints about my other half.He listened without judgement and I knew as usual he wouldn't believe me.No one did.until....He started staying over more frequently.we because close and I started to feel attracted to him.The distance between Jacob and I grew wider and wider until it was just a large empty space.I don't know when that happened and when the gap between Grant and I became non existent.I don't know when I had these feelings but they were there and it was hard to ignore.As the days went by I tried to reach out to Jacob.I called him up one day and asked him to spend lunch with me. His cold reply brought tears to my eyes. " I see you everyday. I don't need to spend lunch time with you and besides I already have plans."As Grant saw the coldness in Jacob everyday , he tried to make me happier.He invited me to lunch and I accepted.I drove to his work place and he ordered food.It was the first time trying this new restaurant
It wasn't all but a dream. The next morning I received a message over social media.It was him. He was checking up if I was alright. He knew me well and I guess that he picked up that this wasn't me. At first I played it cool, eventually I couldn't hold it in any longer.After letting out every bit of sadness that made a home in my heart, I felt relieved.The next afternoon,Grant came over with a pack of beers. Everyday we spoke and everyday I complained.Maybe I shouldn't have complained. Maybe I shouldn't have spoken.But for once I actually felt happy. For once I was actually being heard. Someone was taking my thoughts and feelings into consideration. Although I was the one who had cut all ties with him for a misunderstanding that was never about him, he was still the same caring person as always.Thinking back about that misunderstanding:I had just started a new job and I decided to take out a life cover for my dad who had asked me to.He felt that we should at some point bene