[ Alicia ]We didn’t speak to each other, just sipping on the chilled beer and gazing at the pale moon in the sky, the temperature had dropped and I had no shawl or a warm cloth to cover myself. Caleb seemed to see my discomfort. He shifted close to me and pulled me by his side.I was surprised, his silence killed me for last few hours and this gesture made me feel safe and warm.“Caleb, are you still angry with me?” I looked at him with glossy eyes.His eyes flickered at me and then he leaned closer and kissed me on the lips. I stilled because it was really unexpected. I placed my palms on his chest and kissed him back but I was more eager than him. His hands locked around me. For next few minutes, we were lost into each other forgetting about the world.“I am not.” He said breaking the hug.I touched his cheeks to look into his eyes.“Are you saying this from here?” I touched his heart.“Yes, I do. I was upset with you, I won’t lie because it wasn’t like you. My Alicia can never dis
[ Caleb ]Our beautiful moment turned into a nightmare when Alicia’s face turned white, her body began to shake and her eyes rolled back. I didn’t what I said which triggered her past but it wasn’t my concern in the moment. I quickly picked her into my arms and rushed downstairs.My heart was filled with all worst possibilities. Her head hung low on my chest. She passed out. I laid her down on the bed and dialled our family doctor’s number. It was quite late in the night and taking her to the hospital wasn’t my option since hospital was far from our house.The doctor came within thirty minutes while I sat by her side, holding her cold hand. My heart ached to see her like this and strangle Ryan in the jail for killing her soul like this. No matter how much love I give her and treat her like a queen, old wounds would never heal.The doctor examined her while I watched her.“Caleb, she had a panic attack. Her pulses are weak and blood pressure is also low but there’s no need to worry. I
[ Alicia ]Caleb seemed shaken by my collapse last night. He awoke throughout the night to look after me. I felt bad for him. He does everything to make me happy but I couldn’t control my past from coming in my present and eclipsing my future. I decided to take some counselling sessions once we get back from the trip.I went in the kitchen to make a cup of coffee for myself before I go to wake up Alex. When I turned to leave, Mrs. Jones bumped into me. Some coffee spilled on her.“I am sorry, I am really sorry.” I quickly placed the cup on the counter and looked at her with fear. The coffee was really hot. I took a napkin to clean her shirt but she pushed me away, her eyes glaring at me.“Are you blind? You ruined my clothes and burnt me.” She yelled on me and I stilled.“I am sorry, I didn’t see you coming.” I said in a low voice.Her facial expressions changed immediately and her hard glare was replaced by a sweet smile.“I am sorry, Alicia, it was my fault also. I should have seen
[ Alicia ]I felt very uncomfortable and tried my best not to get panicked in the house which was once my hell. I couldn’t look around the same old walls. The maid told me that Olivia was resting in her room and she went to call her for me.“Alicia, my dear child.”I heard the sweet and motherly voice of Olivia and I turned to face her. I rose on my feet to hug her. She looked old and frail but the decease didn’t take away the radiance of her beautiful elegance.“Mother, how are you?” I asked her about her health.“Living with taste of medicines in my body and sleepless nights.” She forced a smile. I could feel her pain. Although, there were maids and her personal care taker, the loneliness wasn’t letting her to heal.“You can join the local group of volunteers in doing social work if your health allows or go to library.” I suggested.She patted my hands and shook her head, “I wish I could but you know people sees me as a sinner because I gave birth to a monster and left a kid, my Tri
[ Caleb ]I couldn’t stop thinking about the depressing news or should I say a problem called Ryan Bale. My mood was disturbed since I received a call from Tristan who broke me the news and I immediately became panicked for Alicia. She’d be affected the most but for my surprise, she was calm, quieter than me.A part of me felt glad because she acted bravely and told me to be patient. She had a hearty meal with us on the dinner table and also tucked Alex in his bed. I didn’t know what was going in her head. Was she trying to hide her fear from me so I’d not be depressed? Whatever was the reason, I couldn’t sleep throughout the night and kept staring at her face, she looked calm when she slept peacefully.I woke up early and left a note for her that I will be gone to office directly from my gym. I lied because I was meeting Tristan and Claire to discuss our next strategy.I hated for lying to her but I was doing it for her and our son.I promised to protect them.“Hey, brother. Is she f
[ Alicia ]“We’re leaving today for our honeymoon, how do you feel about it, love?” Caleb hugged me from behind and rested his chin my shoulder.“Honestly, I don’t have words to explain how do I feel about it, Caleb. I have mixed feelings. It’s been after a very long time I’ll be going on a trip with someone I love. My last memorable trip was with my college friends to Scotland.” I told him.“Tristan was also in the group?” He teased me. He knows about my crush on Tristan. So, I decided to play along even though Tristan didn’t go.“Yes, in fact, we became good friends during the five days trip. It was the best trip ever. We all did crazy things.” I said, partially it was true but he turned me swiftly and locked me in between the garland of his arms, his face hardened. My trick had worked, he was jealous.“Are you testing me, Alicia?” He used my full name to ask me whether it was just a joke.“I am telling you the truth.” I blinked my eyes innocently, I was enjoying this.He sucked a d
[ Alicia ]The crisp and fresh air touched my face and the tiring journey of hours disappeared. The natural scenery caught my heart once I roamed my eyes around. “You just landed here and forgot me, love.” Caleb’s voice forced me to look at my right side, he looked younger and handsome in a flimsy cotton shirt and black shades. His brown hairs waving in the wind.“No, my love. How can I forget you when you’re always in my mind.” I said trying to be romantic.“I am touched and I am honoured that it’s me who is in your heart and mind all the time.” I said.“I can’t wait to see our suite. It looked exotic in the pictures.” I said with excitement.“Have some patience, dear. We have just landed here and our cottage is far from here. We have to get a car to reach there.” He said.A car was waiting outside the airport, the driver stood with Caleb’s name. Caleb loaded our luggage in the trunk and opened the door for me like a gentleman.“Our phone networks will be resumed in some time, I’d
[ Alicia ]The cottage was as I imagined it to be, mostly built of glass so the view of the sea and greenery around can be seen from inside. It was small but equipped with everything we need during our stay, not to mention a glass roof in the attic room if we want to see the stary sky in the night from our bed.“I love it! I want to live here forever.” I screamed in happiness, I didn’t care if my husband was filming my childlike excitement. I was happy.“I can buy this island if you wish to stay here, my love. You know I can, it just my grandfather and father who would twist and turn in their graves if I spend a huge chunk of money in giving what my wife wishes.” He joked and I stopped.“I won’t allow you to do such stupidity.” I reminded him.“It’s dinner time, what do you want to eat. I’ll cook for you. the pantry is stocked with everything but fresh sea food is the best option.” He said.“We’ll cook the dinner together, remember our deal. Give me ten minutes, I’ll go into our room
[ Alicia ]Three years, it has been three years since I tied the knot with the love of my life. It was a simple court marriage first but I didn’t imagine that Caleb planned a real wedding for us when I got discharged from the hospital. It was again a private ceremony since I don’t like loudness and wastage of money but we did invite people close to us and the number of guests reached to two hundred.Life could be no better than this. Caleb is a dotted husband and father to Alex and our one year old twins; Clarissa and Aaron. When we became pregnant, our happiness had no bound, he treated me like a queen and my son was a step ahead of his father. They cried when they found out that I carrying twins.Clarissa is the apple of everyone’s eye. Her father and elder brother are super protective of her. Sometimes, I feel jealous of my own daughter as she wraps her father around her little finger.Today’s our third anniversary. Ryan Bale died due to liver decease. Mrs. Jones’ mental state wors
[ Alicia ]“What happened to Mrs. Jones?” I asked the siblings and the bitterness on their face told that it wasn’t a good news.“Caleb, I think you shoulder answer this because that woman’s mention is driving me nuts.” Claire said with disdain.Caleb pinched the bridge of his nose, he also looked displeased but my curiosity hiked up.“Why aren’t you both telling me anything? Trust me, I am fine.” I assured them, I thought they were worried for me.“She’s in mental asylum. The doctors found out that she was mentally disturbed and she needed urgent medical supervision. Leaving her with other people might be harmful for both her and others like she had done to you in the fit of her anger. She is becoming violent day by day.” Caleb answered my question and I was quiet for a moment.“She didn’t deserve all this but nothing is in our hands. I hope she recovers soon.” I said since I held no hard feelings for her.“Ali, you can’t be this kind, people will take advantage of your kindness. Som
[ Alicia ]I woke up with dull pain in my head and I found myself in the hospital, I expected it when I recalled how I landed here. Mrs. Jones wanted to kill me but I survived. The doctor came and examined me, they said that I am lucky to have a husband who never my side even for a second.My eyes were impatiently glued on the door. I was waiting for my loved ones to walk in. I couldn’t pay attention to what the nurse was saying to me and then, the door pushed open and walked inside my husband with our son. The gleam and relief on their tired faces were the proofs how much they suffered when I was out.“Hey, love.” Caleb said in a whisper.My heart raced when I heard his smooth voice though he sounded tired.“Hey, handsome.” I greeted him.“I’ll give you two space. Mr. Jones I hope you’re breathing normally now.” The nurse joked and walked out.“Mom, how are you?” Alex asked me, he wanted to jump out of his father’s grip but Caleb held him in place.“I am feeling recharged after seein
[ Caleb ] The night felt like the longest. I couldn’t blink my eyes for a second even though they were burning due to lack of sleep. I had this fear inside me if I sleep and she wakes up then I won’t be by her side and she couldn’t press the bell by herself. But finally, my eyes gave in around four in the morning. I slept on a sitting position beside her bed so she could call me if she wakes up.I was woken up by a gentle tap on my shoulder and I slowly opened my eyes, it was a nurse who gave me a polite smile. I looked at Alicia, she was still sleeping and now my heart began to sink, it has been fifteen hours since she’s unconscious.“Mr. Jones, please go and fresh up till I am here with your wife. The doctor will take a round in next thirty minutes, only he can speculate when your wife will gain her senses.” The nurse said as if she read my dilemma.I wasn’t in a mood to leave but the nurse was right, I couldn’t help either if I stay. I stood up and stretched my stiff muscles and r
[ Caleb ]Every passing minute felt like eternity to me as I waited outside the operating room. My Alicia was fighting for her life while doctors are doing their best to save her. I closed my eyes and prayed to the God to save my wife. She had suffered a lot in her life and when I promised her that I won’t let any pain touch her, my own mother tried to kill her just because she dared to love me.Never in my wildest dream I imagined my mother to take such deadly step. She followed my father and grandfather’s path. She tried killing an innocent for her so called perception about my wife.“Caleb, please have this or you’ll fall sick yourself.” Tristan’s voice forced me to look up at my friend. He was holding a cup of coffee and I shook my head in refusal.“I could save her, Tristan. You warned me, my house staff warned me about her violent behaviour but I didn’t confront her first and busied myself when she got the chance and hurt Alicia. My wife asked me to give her a chance and how she
[ Alicia ] The next day, we were ready to leave for our house. When Alex woke up in the morning, he came running into our room and jumped on us. He was over the moon after seeing us. We cuddled with him, I couldn’t get enough of him.“Mom, I missed you and Dad but I am a big boy. I did all my work.” Alex told me proudly, he was the only one who kept me occupied or else, my mind was going back to Mrs. Jones.Caleb was lost in his own thoughts. I gave him space since it was the hardest part for him. He had to deal with his own mother and probably he had to make a tough decision.“I know my big boy.” I pinched his nose and hugged him close to my heart.Soon we reached at our home, it gave me peace to look at the home we built. Caleb picked Alex from me and I stepped down. Our guards and house staff greeted us at the entrance, they looked relieved.“How are you all?” I asked them.“Trust us, Ma’am, we would have gone crazy if you didn’t come back today. Mrs. Jones is driving us crazy wit
[ Alicia ]I stirred in my sleep and immediately a smile stretched on my lips when I saw my husband sleeping like a baby on my chest, his soft breath was falling on my bare breasts, sending a ticklish sensation on my skin. I caressed his hairs and kissed his forehead, these seven days were the best days of my life. We explored almost every famous part of the country, currently we were in a hotel’s suite since we had an early morning flight back to our home.I left the cottage at the island with heavy heart because we made the most beautiful memories of our lives there. He made love to me in every corner of the cottage. He was serious when he said he’d have me whenever he wishes. He made love to me like a mad man.“Wake up, sleepy head. We have to head back home.” I slowly tried to wake him up.He stirred but didn’t wake up, “Please, two minutes, just stay like this.” He groaned and snuggled his head more into my chest and smiled on his childish act.“I won’t mind you having here with
[ Alicia ]Caleb’s hands slowly removed my robe off my body and his eyes darkened when his eyes landed on my body, his hands froze on my forearms.“Ali, what is this?” He asked me, his heavy voice was the proof that my appearance had an effect on him.“I though it’s your favourite colour.” I said and blushed, it was the lingerie that Claire forced me to buy. The maroon colour in lacy fabric, barely covering any body part was more appealing for the eyes of a man.“It is but I didn’t know I would love it the most on you.” His lips curved upward as he roamed his lust filled eyes on my body, scanning each part of my skin. I felt my cheeks heating up, his gaze was intense.“I’ll have the pleasure of fucking you with this lingerie on your body. You have no idea how much it has turned me on.” He said, his thick was said it all.He pulled me on his lap so we could sit on a straddling position, our cores were touching, I felt his growing bulge where I needed him the most.“Do you feel it, baby
[ Alicia ]“What are we doing here, Caleb? We can’t see the sea in the darkness.” I chuckled when mu husband asked me to join him for a short walk after we reached back at our cottage and changed.“I have something for you, love but first I want you to close your eyes.” He said.“Why have I a feeling that you want to give me a surprise?” I narrowed my eyes but I was excited from inside. Whatever he does for me, it’s always special, even the smaller gestures.“Yes, there’s a gift for you but it’s also a surprise, now stop asking and close your eyes.” He said and I closed my eyes because I couldn’t wait for my surprise.In a few moments, I felt something cold around my neck, metal exactly and I guessed it was a chain or necklace. He made me wear a necklace and then he kissed my neck. I touched it to feel the design.“You can open your eyes now, love.” He said and I slowly opened my eyes and looked at the piece of jewelry. My smile vanished and my jaws dropped in shock.“Cal…Caleb, how d