Nathaniel POVAfter everything that happened yesterday, I managed to lift myself and leave his room, even though I couldn't make it to unpack my things. On getting to the room, everywhere was messy, but I was too sleepy to arrange it, so I just placed my head and went to sleep. When I opened my eyes, it was already morning. So I just had my bath and waited for him to go out so I could go to his room to get my things. I waited for a while, and when I couldn't wait any longer, I decided to go and check myself. But fortunately for me, on getting to the room He wasn't in the bedroom; I realized he was in the bathroom. So I went to pick my clothes and also help him pick his. I never thought he would get angry. After changing into my clothes, I went to the kitchen to see his maid."Good morning, madam," she said with a slight bow."Please don't refer to me as ma; Nathaniel looks good on me," I try to correct her. But she hesitated."Ma, I am sure you don't want your husband to fire me; se
Author POV"You don't dare raise the fifty you have on her. Try it and meet your end," Herald threatened, coming towards him. "Good morning, Mr. Herald; you can't imagine this bitch slapped me," he said angrily, facing Herald.Herald gripped his fist and landed a blow on his face. It took him a long while before holding up on himself. "How dare you call Khalid's wife a bitch?" He growled and gripped his neck tightly. The guy was already suffocating. Trying hard to breathe, he asked for forgiveness."No, Herald, don't kill him. I am sure he's not aware I am his wife," Nathaniel pleaded on his behalf, holding Herald's hand. She has never seen him like this before. Herald look at her for a while and then leave him alone. "Why do you have to stop me?" This guy needs to be taught a lesson; how could he be so disrespectful? He came into someone's house and was messing with his wife; imagine such nonsense"Herald shouted angrily, and Nathaniel got teary-eyed; even the man who was her husba
Khalid POVAfter staying for so long inside my room, waiting for my clothes to be delivered, when I couldn't wait any longer. I decided and resisted wearing my clothes. I was dressing when I heard noise coming from the living room. I wonder who could have been causing havoc in my house. So I quickly complete my dressing and opt out of the room, just to see Herald punching the guy that came for the delivery. I was wondering what he did to deserve the punch. I decided not to go down maybe I can find out what happened, and when I heard Herald say how dare he call her a bitch. I was so angry hearing that. I wanted to go downstairs and hit him until he passed out, but I retorted and decided against it. Why would I want to do that for my enemy's daughter? In fact, I was supposed to be happy. But I still feel some side denying me the right to keep my cool. So I intervened by asking him to apologize again. "You should go with your stuff and take the money for yourself," I said, trying not t
Nathaniel POVAfter staying indoors for a long time, Helen came knocking at my door, but I told her I needed some privacy. I was still finding it difficult to believe what was going on. It looks like a nightmare. I tried to capture the whole incident, but reality was dawning on me now. Khalid hasn't been there because he loves her, but because he wants me as a weapon for his revenge. What exactly did he want to get revenge on? I found myself asking so many unanswered questions. No one could give me the answer to this. After thinking for a long time, I try my best to empty my stomach so maybe I can eat something. But it's obvious full, filled of thought. thought that has no answers. even though I couldn't get myself to eat something. I need to get my things; I need to move everything that belongs to me from his room. Atleast to avoid his ranting this night. I can't handle it whenever he shout at me, nor can I stand up for myself. I don't know why I have such low self-esteem. Because
Khalid POVI tried not to go and check on her, but I found myself doing just that. I just wanted to see her—I wanted to see that woman I hated so much. I forced myself to leave and headed to her room. On getting there, I placed a knock on her door. I didn't even know why I did that. I should have just barged in. After what seemed like forever, she finally opened the door. Then I choose to play cool like an innocent person. Maybe she will hug me all of a sudden, and I will be taken aback. And then I can bully, as always. But to my greatest surprise, she stood, glaring at me. "I love you, wifey," I said, so that she could be deceived, but yet she was only glaring. Maybe she's now smart, or I am now on her list of betrayals. Or has she given up on me already? How can she give in just within yesterday and now, even when the day hasn't ended? "Can I come in?" I asked. It's not like I can't push her and barge in, but I just wanted to create a good impression and then turn the game around.
Author POV"I will go and get her, she can't die in there." Khalid stood up on his feet. But Jenny held him back. "What are you doing, do you forget that girl is your enemy, Khalid, have you lost it? That girl's parent killed your parent. You need to avenge your parent's death." Jenny said, forcing out the devil in him. Helen was shocked at the revelation. She covered her mouth with her palm. "How dare you stay there when we are talking?" Jennifer asked angrily, and she started shaking. "Wait, if you dare say anything to anyone, I will kill you and your entire family. You know what I am capable of doing. I have a gun." She threatened, showing off her gun at Helen. Who was trembling and scared all of a sudden? "What are you still waiting for?" she asked, and she rushed out of there immediately. Herald stood up out of rage. "What's your problem, Jenny? Why are you so callous and heartless? Do you want that innocent girl to die in there just in the name of revenge? I think you shou
Nathaniel POVAfter Khalid left my room, threatening to kill me, I was so scared, and I feel so bad. He has really changed; I don't know why he keeps on doing this, but he's not the Khalid I love. Everything is missing. To me, he appears more like a devil than an angel. I wanted to speak with someone, maybe that would ease my mind. But I have no one to talk to; if I speak to Michelle, Mr. Edward and his wife will surely find out about this. I don't know why all this is happening to me. But I will rather stay here than go back to that house. I was doing my thinking when a knock came on my door. This time I didn't make the mistake of not asking who it was. "Ma, this is Helen. You are asked to come down for dinner," she said. And the worm In me stood dancing, I could see how happy the news was but I couldn't. "Who asked you to call me?" I found myself asking instead of sliding the door open. She kept quiet at first, and I chose to do the same. "Mr. Herald," she said, "but he also supp
Some days laterKhalid POVI was wondering when Nathaniel became so fearless. She doesn't seem to be scared of me the way she was the first time. I tried everything to scare her to death, but she never seems to bother. What's her strength? I glared evilly at her from upstairs. She was busy playing with Helen despite knowing I was still at home. "General market, hold on!" she shouted, and I guess she's winning Helen already. I scoffed, and their attention was drawn to me. I was expecting her to flinch in fear, but she didn't bother and instead sat back. I was so angry and clinched my fist, like I wanted to fight hand-to-hand with my fellow man. "Get out of here now!" I shouted, and Helen opted out immediately. But rather she crossed her legs over each other. What gut is in my house? Who gave her the nerve to do whatever she wanted? "Are you deaf?" I thundered, and she stood up and fidgeted. That's what I wanted, I wanted her to quiver in fear at the mention of my name. "How dare yo
He moved closer to her with a cold and void expression, his eyes brimming with anger. Her heart pounded in her chest, and she moved back her pace in fright. She bit her lips, regretting why she asked him. He glared at her eyes. He wanted to scare the life out of her, but he found himself admiring her beauty instead. He didn't know what came over him; he wanted to bawl at her, but he couldn't as he slowly lost his voice with some desperation built in him. Then the word revenge pops up in his brain, bringing in some sparkles."Who are you?" He asked, and they were filled with confusion. Why is he asking who she is? "I am Nathaniel," she replied, her voice stripping off her throat. Herald wanted to laugh but couldn't; she never imagined Nathaniel would answer his question, and moreover, a question deserves an answer. He asked a question, and she gave him the right answer."Who told you I am not aware you are Nathaniel? Whenever I ask you who you are, you reply by saying you are my slave.
Author POV"Why are you always like this? You know I cannot fall for her. She's just my slave," he said, trying to act cold but ending up losing his voice. "I got it; that's unlike you. Just accept it already; you are in love with her," the Herald said, smiling."Can you cut the crap? I said I didn't love her. She's my enemy's daughter. I hate her a lot. I can't imagine seeing her face every day; it makes me mad." He said angrily, running his hand through his head. Herald chuckled dryly.",I wish you could see the sweet side of her. I am sure you won't regret this. You know I have choices when it comes to ladies, but this one is different. Everything about her made me wish I was the one to get married to her, then I would have treated her with all the affection in this life. Nathaniel doesn't deserve all this. The sooner you realize, the better for you," Herald advice."Didn't you say you weren't in love with her?" he asked, glaring dangerously at him."You can go to hell all I care;
Khalid POVI didn't know the reason why she went inside with Michelle; I wanted to know, but I couldn't bring myself to ask her that. So I just decided to keep quiet about it. I can't always cause nuisance every time. I don't really think it's something I will need to know. If I were supposed to know, I am sure she would tell me. Flashback"Khalid, thank goodness you are here." She shouted, and I scoffed. "What's up, Michelle? Where's Aunty?" I asked after her mom. "Mum is with Nathaniel, she had refused to eat because she got scolded by her father. Mum is trying to persuade her, can you please help her?" she asked, holding my hand. I was shocked to hear that. "I am here now; she will be fine.Let's go to her room," I replied, and we both ran to Nathaniel's room. She was crying on Michelle's mother leg. "Why are you not my mother? Those people really bad? How could they be my parents? "She cried and hugged her tightly. I looked at her with some pity. Then I wonder why I was pitying
Author POV"There’s nothing, we aren’t just a good term." Nathanial tried to cover up again, but Michelle didn’t believe her. "It’s obvious you are lying, how much lies are you going to tell. Common what’s going on" She asked holding her shoulder. She chuckled staring at her. "I am in a total mess, Michelle," she said with teary eyes."What is that? Stop scaring me," she asked, putting on a sad face. She explained everything to her. She felt really bad for her. "This is so bad, you are going through a lot. I wish I could bear this pain with you. I am sorry, sis. I promised to always be there for you." But I couldn’t even see your pain, but Khalid never leaves any trace. "He was even nice to me down there; why is he doing all this?" she said, trying to hold back her tears. "Common, you don’t have to blame yourself; this isn’t your fault at all, infact, and you are such a nice person..So stop blaming yourself—this is my parent's fault; maybe it was a mistake choosing them as my pare
Author POV"This is my time; tonight I will be with him." I will not invite Herald, as he asked. I want to be alone with him so I can make sure he's not falling for her. I can't lose the man I have loved for the past ten years to an enemy's daughter. "I don't mind if they die, what matters is that Khalid will be mine no matter what," Jenny thought and smiled. "Let me see you out," Khalid said, and he saw her out to the garage. *****Nathaniel room "I had the feeling that Jenny was up to no good, and I was right. I confirmed that today. What did she think—that she could take Khalid away from me? Not possible. I will go against anyone just for him. "My happiness lies in him, and I will make sure that wasn't taken away," Nathaniel growled, pacing back and forth in her room. Her phone beeped, and she checked the caller ID. She picked it up immediately. "Star girl, what's up?" Herald said from the other end of the line with an imaginary smile. Nathaniel couldn't control herself and la
Khalid POVI was still thinking of how to tell Nathaniel about the party, but I don't think I can do that. So, I passed a call across to Herald, but he refused to help me and told me to do that myself. I am the husband, right? Why am I being shy to ask her this? When I can just command her, this guy has really placed me in a very big situation. I will try my best. I kept rummaging on how to do that when I heard Jenny and Nathaniel's voices from downstairs."Oh, my goodness! Jenny can actually harm her," I thought and rushed to the living room. But it's obvious I was already late, as Nathaniel was coming upstairs with anger written all over her. I haven't seen her in this way before, she really looks like a Lucifer bride with that face. On getting to where I was standing, she stopped and smiled. "I love you, Khalid, with everything, and I will fix this no matter what," she said to me with teary eyes, then gave Jenny an eyeroll before leaving for her room. I was dazed for some minutes,
Nathaniel POVHerald is really a nice guy, despite everything that Khalid has been doing, he always makes sure he finds a way to make me happy, and he already told me not to be scared of him as he won't kill me. He even told me that I shouldn't let him know about my dad's plans to kill him. He said he would certainly take good care of that. "Well, I will advise you not to be too scared of him and to make sure you do your own thing no matter how angry he gets. He can't kill you, so you need to be strong so that when he finally comes around, you won't have to kill yourself. And about your dad trying to kill him? Don't tell him yet, he really hates Edward, and if he finds out, you will also be punished for it. "Clip your mouth, I will handle everything," he said, and I nodded my head in agreement. He scoffed and stood to leave. "Are you going back to them?" I pouted sadly. And he chuckled. "I really wish I could stay with you. But Khalid, he might get mad, and you will be the one to s
Some days laterKhalid POVI was wondering when Nathaniel became so fearless. She doesn't seem to be scared of me the way she was the first time. I tried everything to scare her to death, but she never seems to bother. What's her strength? I glared evilly at her from upstairs. She was busy playing with Helen despite knowing I was still at home. "General market, hold on!" she shouted, and I guess she's winning Helen already. I scoffed, and their attention was drawn to me. I was expecting her to flinch in fear, but she didn't bother and instead sat back. I was so angry and clinched my fist, like I wanted to fight hand-to-hand with my fellow man. "Get out of here now!" I shouted, and Helen opted out immediately. But rather she crossed her legs over each other. What gut is in my house? Who gave her the nerve to do whatever she wanted? "Are you deaf?" I thundered, and she stood up and fidgeted. That's what I wanted, I wanted her to quiver in fear at the mention of my name. "How dare yo
Nathaniel POVAfter Khalid left my room, threatening to kill me, I was so scared, and I feel so bad. He has really changed; I don't know why he keeps on doing this, but he's not the Khalid I love. Everything is missing. To me, he appears more like a devil than an angel. I wanted to speak with someone, maybe that would ease my mind. But I have no one to talk to; if I speak to Michelle, Mr. Edward and his wife will surely find out about this. I don't know why all this is happening to me. But I will rather stay here than go back to that house. I was doing my thinking when a knock came on my door. This time I didn't make the mistake of not asking who it was. "Ma, this is Helen. You are asked to come down for dinner," she said. And the worm In me stood dancing, I could see how happy the news was but I couldn't. "Who asked you to call me?" I found myself asking instead of sliding the door open. She kept quiet at first, and I chose to do the same. "Mr. Herald," she said, "but he also supp