TWO

I clean first the condo before I leave. Even though I'm not skilled I still keep in mind that I should practice simple things. I am already married, and one of my goals is to get the simplicity of one wife like everyone else. To make my husband happy.

I went to the mini grocery, I would buy our necessities. The queue at the counter is quite long. Looks like I still have to wait a long time. I told Hunter that I was leaving. He is also eating so he won't be angry if I take too long.

Past 9:00 P.M when I finished because of the number of shoppers. I thought Hunter might be asleep when I got home. I'm not important to him, so for sure, he won't be looked for me then.

When I got home, I went straight to the entrance. But when I opened the door I heard a growl from Hunter's room. A woman growled unscathed but growled with a miracle-working so I immediately ran towards Hunter's room where it came from.

My eyes widened at what I saw. I was trembling that I could not understand. Hunter, with a woman on the bed. The woman is on top of him and grinding. They are both naked and I am not a fool to know what they are doing.

I don't know how many minutes I stood there crying and watching them. Until I decided to aim for my bedroom. I cried as I remembered their position.

'Why? Why did Hunter do this to me? Here in our house. Yes, I'm just a wife on paper, but it's still a wife. '

I don't know how many hours I locked myself in the room. Until I decided to go out and talk to Hunter. Maybe that woman is no longer there. When I opened the door at the same time the door to Hunter's room opened. They both came out holding hands when the woman suddenly turned to me and was even surprised to see me.

"Who is she?" the woman asked as she pointed at me.

"My maid," Hunter replied simply. "Don't mind her, she's nothing," he added and hold the woman's hand and kiss her neck. The woman looked at me from head to toe. Examining me carefully then raised an eyebrow. In his eyes, it was as if he was saying that I was among the helpers who dreamed of being noticed by the boss.

I want to kick her, I want to hurt her. But I don't want to be rude in front of Hunter cause my bitches days are over. I am no longer the former scandalous Hailey.

"Come babe, I'll take you to your car." Hunter was with the woman and they left together.

I waited for Hunter to come back, I wouldn't fight him. I will talk to him properly. He didn’t take too much time and he returned immediately.

"Hunter, can we talk?"

"As for Monique, you have no right to interfere with me." He walked to the kitchen and got a glass to pour some water.

"Hunter, I'm still your wife. I wish to have a little respect, even as a person." he suddenly turned to face me as if his eyes were burning. He threw the glass he held close to my face.

"Fuck! Fuck you. Coming from you? haven't you heard yourself? You're asking for respect? You? c'mon. You already lose respect for yourself after you took me from your best friend. Now you are asking respect from others? Pathetic."

"Hunter, I will do everything for you. Give me a chance to prove myself." I said tearfully. I'm already suffering a lot. I know I made a mistake I've gone too far. But what I'm doing not enough? He walked towards me and stop abruptly in front of me.

"I respected you even if others look down on you for being a brat, party lover, and liberated. But what did you do? You broke it because, until the end, you enforced your greed." He held my face tightly and then brought it closer to him.

"I already warned you, Ley, I'll make you suffer until you give up. If you thought you could get me for your fake kindness. Then you're wasting your time. I gave you so much respect before. But you ruined my life, my heart, and my freedom to be with the woman I love. Now tell me, should I respect the woman who killed all my dreams?"

He was right, I broke the respect he had previously shown me. So I can do nothing but take his heart now. I will have a hard time regaining his respect. I will do everything, even if I only get respect from him first.

"I'm sorry, Hunter, but I love you." I'm starting to cry again. If I had to tear a tank I would. I can only prove to him that I regret I hurt him and that I truly love him

"I don't need your sorry. I want my life back. When you gave me my life then and gave me back my last name, I will forget everything, and give you anything you want." Then his face smoothed. His face is like the old Hunter I know. The Hunter that I first met. The Hunter I want to see every day.

"Free me Hailey, let go of me so we can be friends again." I see the pain in his eyes, the begging I first saw before we got married asking that I should not continue the marriage. Those eyes that do not even speak show extreme pain. But will happen if I set him free?

I shuddered as I cried and backed away. I can't, I can't afford to lose him to me. I can't bear to see him happy with others. I don't need anyone or anything. I've got everything I want and if anyone else wants it, I'll get it too. He, he is all I need. He was the last one I wanted to get permanently.

"I can't Hunter. I can't afford to lose you. Please, please give me a chance to prove I'm worthy." I begged him then approached him. "I'm willing to do anything. Just tell me I'll do it. Just love me. Just don't walk away from your life and give up being my husband. Please, give me a chance to prove that I am worthy enough to be your wife."

His eyes brought fire again. The anger of my Hunter my husband who tortures me every day returned to its eyes.

"The choice is yours Hailey. After this, when you insist on what you want. I will also insist on what I want to get rid of you in any way I can."

"I love you, Hunter, I love you with all my heart." At least here, I can show that I love him. He looked at me then turned away.

"The hell is yours, Hailey, prepare yourself for the most intense fire."

THE NEXT DAY I woke up early and immediately prepared Hunter's food. I slowly entered his room to prepare what he was going to wear. From bow tie to shoes, as well as his bath. Shampoo, soap, shaver, towels. I Just wanna make sure he has everything he needs in front of him.

I may be his slave, but for me, this is the duty of a devoted wife. I looked at Hunter as he slept. His peacefully sleeping while hugging his pillow.

I burst into tears as I stared at him. I want him to be happy. I want to see him always happy. Always smiling. Always lively. I can do that if he opens his heart to me. I'm better than Kyla. She may be my childhood friend but she's nothing compared to me. Why didn't he just love me then? Why doesn't he just love me now?

After I prepared all his needs, I went out again so that I could wait outside. Aside from the food on the table that I had prepared earlier, I also prepared his lunch so if he doesn't have the time he can just bring some and eat it.

I smiled when Hunter came out of his room. Picked up the tumbler then came out. He didn't eat again but it was okay at least he brought the coffee I made. So, in the end, I eat the food that I cooked. I'll check his room and clean it but I didn't move any things. I just change the bed cover, the pillow covers, and even the curtains. I also check the bathroom and clean it. I also checked if the toiletries were empty.

I washed his clothes, then ironed them. I also put the ones I ironed in the drawer.

I looked at the bedside table with the picture frame. It's Hunter and Kyla. I felt my heart sank. In my room, we had a wedding picture while to him was the day he proposed to Kyla and the other one is their prenuptial.

I sat up in bed. Suddenly I felt too tired all day. I broke them. Maybe, if the two of them ended up marrying each other they will be having a beautiful and happy life, and every time Hunter and I saw each other he will greet me warmly. Not like today. No emotion, or sometimes disgusted.

'I know, I did the right thing. Kyla can make Hunter happy neither. I just took him to take care of, before Kyla hurt him and threw him away. '