I'm inside the grocery store now. I finished buying the needs at home. I got out and immediately put some cellophane where everything I bought packed into the car. I headed home earlier before I came straight here. I fumbled for my phone in my bag because it had been ringing for a while. "Why aren't you answering my calls, Athara!?" my husband asked angrily. I sighed. He's so strict. He didn't care about me before but all of a sudden he got interested in the destinations I was going to. "Athara? You must be deaf that's why you're not answering.""Theron, I already bought our needs. The only thing I didn't buy was your condom. I'll buy it at another store!""Fuck? Really?! Are you serious about that?"I laughed. "I am!""Go home because it's already late!"I looked at the top of my phone's screen. It's still 5 PM. It's not late yet."Really? What happened to you, Theron? You don't care where I go then, right?""Shut the fuck up, Athara! I told you not to question me."I rolled my
I waited until he fell asleep. We are here inside our room. I checked what time it is. Good thing because I still have two hours left before I will meet that slut. I changed my position. I am now facing my husband. I touched his forehead. "Shit!" I stood up and immediately looked for the thermometer on the desk. I returned to the bed. I inserted the thermometer in his armpit. He moved a little."What are you doing, Athara?" he asked me.I pulled out the thermometer after I heard a beep from it. That sound signifies that his temperature was reflected to the tool already. I shook my head. He really got a high fever."Theron, I will change my clothes. We will go to the hospital, okay? You need to see a doctor."He shook his head. Instead of letting me go, he pulled my hand until I was near him. "Don't go anywhere, Athara.""Theron, you are sick. I just can't stand in the corner and watch you unwell," I told him. "Just let me. Let the fever left me ont its own. Don't stress yourself
It's already been a few weeks since my husband recovered from his fever. That fever really corrupted his work and appetite.I woke up early and prepared everything for Theron. He informed me that we are going to visit Herodotus' residence. Now we are heading where his cousin lives. I am amused as we entered the house of Herodotus. I heard that Herodotus doesn't live here in New York. He just pays people to clean this house to maintain the tidiness in this place. "Herod, they are here!" informed the maid to Herodotus."Thanks, Ameline! I will head there shortly."As promised, Herodotus came shortly. He shook hands with my husband while he kissed my hand. Maybe he adapted this trait from the country where he stayed for so long.I shook my head when my husband elbowed me a little. "You are gorgeous as always, Athara! How have you been?" he asked with a smile on his face. My heart is immensely grateful for this man's attitude. He always helps my low confidence to at least level up. I
I and Ameline became friends. We are always together starting we met each other when we visited at Herodotus residence.Wearing a black dress with a sunglasses blocking the sun's radiation that makes my eyes affected, I walked off where Herodotus and Theron. "Hey, beautiful?"I saw how my husband looked at Herodotus with an anger expression. When Herodotus looked at him, he throws his stare away."Dude, if I were you, I will go to church day-to-day to thank God on giving me such an angelic and lovely wife! She's incredible, dude!" Herodotus said. "If I were you, I will find a way to a woman's heart so that I won't be praising other's wife.""Are you threatened that your wife would be stolen from you?" "Herodotus, Ameline was looking for you. She's inside the car," I said to Herodotus.I decided to interrupt in their conversation because I saw how Theron's ears turned to be red."Okay, beautiful. Allow me to excuse myself. I'll be back," said Herodotus.We are in the site where they
I let go of my heavy breath many times. Theron made my heart palpitate unusually. I go directly to the kitchen and grab a glass and fill it with water. "Athara, come here!""Theron, can you please just tell me what you want for dinner? I will order online.""Fuck, Athara! Why can't you perform such a simple duty? You're the wife here! You should cook!"I just rolled my eyes."Fine!""Come here, Athara! Don't make me call you twice!"I went to where he is. He is looking at me seductively. His other arm was resting on the side of the sofa while the other was above his crotch. He slowly stroked his dick from the outside of his pants. "Theron, I'm tired. I need to cook dinner," I said. I am making steps now off to the kitchen again. I stopped moving when my body was locked in his arms."Athara, I am hungry," he said.I'm trying to free myself from Theron so I moved like an eel."Theron, that's why let me go because I'm going to prepare our dinner. And so you'll have something to feed yo
I am sitting on a chair clothed with a white linen while watching the stage where a man was standing and holding a microphone. He is the master of tonight's ceremony. Rome's husky and masculine voice reigned over the place. The event was elegant and I could only see wealthy and famous personalities here. Herodotus and Theron finally open the bar where they have been working at for almost seven months. And now, finally, they were standing and it seemed to be a successful business. My husband was sitting beside me. My hand clung on his arm as I was looking around. "This event won't be administered if there are no people behind it. Ladies and gentlemen, I humbly present to you the owners of Stallions' Escape, Theron Duffins and Herodotus Storms!" Rome used the microphone to point at my husband and Herodotus. The people clapped and small shouts were heard. I looked at Theron as he stood. He is totally different. The way he stands and his body language is very much desired and attrac
I went to the restroom and sighed a few times there. As I returned to the venue, I saw Ameline sitting beside Herodotus. She stood up upon seeing me. She came to me. She hugged me as if it was a long time ago when we last saw each other. "What took you so long to go here?" I asked her. "I fixed everything inside the mansion. The men were having fun there last time.""Oh, Theron said that," I said. Ameline stopped. "Really? He said that to you?""Yes, why? Was he not there?""Yes. He's not there last night."I sighed. I knew it. I glanced at my husband and Samantha. I have a hint that they were with each other last night. I am sure that they did their secret game. "Well, if he's not there last night. He was with that woman," I said, referring to Samantha. People are having fun. The dance floor was filled with people who's dancing altogether not thinking if they were on the beat or not. "I know that this is an occasion where all Theron's and Herod's friends and business partner
I don't remember what happened except the scenario between I, Theron and Samantha earlier in the bar. "You shouldn't have done that earlier, Athara. Look at what happened to you. You've only been hurt and humiliated," Herodotus told me. Herodotus was right. I wish I hadn't done that thing. I wish I had strengthened my heart earlier and acted like I didn't see the sweetness of my husband and Samantha. "Herod, what your friend did to me was too painful. He brought the girl I hated and was jealous of to the party," I cried. Herodotus sat beside me. He took off his tuxedo and placed it on my back. Because of his tuxedo, my back warmed up a bit. It's not like before when it was so cold because the cold temperature was directly on my skin. "You know, Ameline, it's your fault that all of this happened. I hope you didn't let Athara drink too much!" he blamed Ameline. Ameline took a deep breath. Ameline did not speak. I think my friend blames herself too. "Herod, all of this is not Amel
Two years had come and gone since the untimely passing of my beloved husband, Theron. The pain of his absence still reverberated within me, but life went on, as it always does. I found solace in the comforting arms of our three children, Wisdom, Triumph, and Athro. Together, we stood strong, leaning on one another as we navigated the unpredictable journey of grief.In this time of sorrow, there was one constant source of support that held us all together: Mother Tanna. She had been my rock throughout this tumultuous period, offering her unwavering love and guidance when I needed it the most. Tanna had known Theron since we were young, and her bond with our family was unbreakable.On a sunny afternoon, as rays of golden light filtered through a canopy of trees, I found myself standing before Theron's grave. The marble headstone, etched with his name and the dates that bookended his life, stood as a somber reminder of our loss. I gently traced his name with my fingertips, a bittersweet
My heart was beating even faster than before. Earlier, the police with Theron were shooting against Herod's men. "Athara, are you still there?""Y-Yes, Theron. Are there more enemies?""Ugh...damn," Theron moaned weakly but surely in pain, making me stand up without thinking that an enemy might see me."Theron? What happened to you? Are you hurt?!" I asked him worriedly. "I-I am not," he said even though it was obvious that he was hurt. I held tightly to the end of the cement beds. Now I realize where I am. I was inside the morgue of this abandoned hospital. "Theron, do not lie! Are you hurt? Don't hide anything from me, Theron! What's happening to you?!""N-Nothing! Don't worry because I'm fine. The best thing you can do is to stay there and not come out!"I walked out of the morgue, my heart pounding in my chest. The sound of gunshots still echoed through the empty halls of the abandoned hospital, but my thoughts were solely focused on Theron. I knew deep down that he had been s
My right hand trembled as it swam inside my bag. I pulled my hand back when I caught the object I intended to pick up from it. It was my phone. I let out a sigh when my phone was in front of my face. "Love, we can not go ahead with the plan if you hesitate. We'll just find another way to catch Herodotus," Theron said to me as he grabbed my left hand that had fallen to the side of my body. I looked at him and smiled. "Theron, I don't hesitate. I just can't help but feel nervous and scared."He positioned himself behind me. He hugged me while his chin rested on my shoulder. "We can talk to Officer Lucas," he continued. I shook my head before facing him. I know that he was full of concern for me. The worries in his eyes were readable."I can't back down, Theron. It's here. We're here. If Herodotus doesn't put an end to his evil, I ... we will."He just smiled and pulled me closer to him. He gave me a tight hug. My nervousness and fear gradually disappeared because of my husband's hu
It was noticeable that my husband was not very energetic. I didn't talk to him and I didn't apologize after I slapped him. I'm tired of the setup of our life. It's tiring to hide. I think it's better to live like other people, that's why I've made up my mind to coordinate with the police to make Herodotus' greed over. I informed Mother Tanna of my plan. We are now sitting on a sofa. We are next to each other. My right hand was locked between her two palms. We stared at each other at this time. "Have you really made up your mind to do this thing, child?""Mother Tanna, I'm not backing down anymore. This is for my family. This is for all of us. I know it's scary but it's not right that we'll be afraid forever. I've always wanted all of this to end," I said. You can see the fear in Mother Tanna's eyes. He pressed holding my hand. "Child, how about your husband?"I pressed my lips together. I breathed deeply. "He's against my decision, mother. We haven't spoken for a few days after I
I kept staring at Lucas. I just saw his mouth open but what he was saying didn't sink into my mind. "What?"He adjusted his seat. "What I said is let's make your wife a bait. Athara is what he wanted to get from you, right? If he agrees to meet Athara, then surely that will be our chance to catch him completely."I stood up and immediately shook my head. His way of arresting Herodotus was wrong. My wife will be destroyed the way he wants. There's nonway I would let Athara be in that unsecured plan! "I'm sorry, Lucas. I won't bet my wife on this. What if my wife gets hurt? No way. I can't afford to lose Athara."Lucas gave me a blank look. I know he wants to go ahead with the plan. It was obvious to him that he wanted to convince me. "Look, Theron. Athara is the only way we can catch Herodotus. Security is tight at his house and I'm sure it will be difficult for us to get close to him because he is cunning.""I don't want Athara to be involved—""I will allow myself to be the bait
The sun was beginning its descent, casting a warm golden glow across the city streets. It had been a long day, and I was eager to head home and find solace in the sanctuary of my humble abode. I stepped out of the office building, briefcase in hand, ready to leave this chaotic world behind.As I made my way towards the parking lot, a familiar unease nestled in the pit of my stomach. Glancing in the side mirror of my car, I caught a glimpse of a sleek, black sedan parked a few meters away. A chill ran down my spine as I recognized the license plate – it was Herodotus' car.Herodotus. The name alone sent shivers down my spine and evoked memories of a painful past. He was a man filled with darkness, an insidious force who sought to claim what was rightfully mine. And now, it seemed that he was lurking in the shadows once again, like a wolf patiently stalking its prey.I knew I couldn't afford to be complacent. Herodotus was relentless, a force to be reckoned with. He wouldn't stop until
I glanced over at Athara as she fastened her seatbelt. The worry etched on her face was plain to see. Herodotus's relentless pursuit had reached a dangerous level, and it was imperative that we stay together, even on a simple trip to the store. With a deep breath, I mustered up the courage to voice my concerns."Athara," I began softly, "we need to stick together. I don't want to alarm you, but Herodotus is looking for you. He's become obsessed, and I fear he might try to take you away."Athara's eyes widened, and I could see fear creeping into her gaze. I reached out and placed a reassuring hand on her arm, hoping to convey some semblance of comfort."I will, Theron. Don't worry" she whispered, her voice trembling. "What does he want with me anymore? He got your company and the trust of the board."I hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. The truth was too complicated, too painful. Herodotus's motives remained shrouded in mystery, his obsession with Athara unfathomable."S
The water kissed my skin as I was under the shower. Tears were sprouting in the corner of my eyes and slowly forming transparent balls before they were rolling down my face. I knew that it would come to happen. I already accepted the fact that I couldn't please the board and they would wish me to leave my position, but I am not used to it. I remembered the moment that Mommy Thaira and Daddy Rondelle gave me the power to take care of the company. I poured my whole being into the company to improve it and achieve goals. I was the reason why the company was on top now. There are many things I want to happen and achieve as the CEO of the company, but I know they will never happen. I no longer have the right to decide what is good for the company because I am no longer in charge of it. I don't know why the board didn't want daddy to be the CEO again. What they really wanted was Herodotus. They chose Herodotus who was greedy and a traitor to lead the company. After I finished taking a
As the sun stretched its golden rays across the room, casting a warm glow over the embrace between Mommy Thaira, Daddy Rondelle, and our children, my heart swelled with a mixture of joy and apprehension. It had been days since their visit, and I had been eagerly awaiting this moment, longing to be in the presence of the ones who had showered me with love and affection. Little did I know that their visit would bring unsuspected turns, unraveling a tangled web of emotions.The laughter of our children echoed in the air as they clung tightly to their grandparents, their innocent faces filled with pure delight. "We miss you so much, kiddos!""We miss you too, granny and grappa!"It was a beautiful sight, one that filled my soul with immense gratitude that they had found such unconditional love in Mommy and Daddy. But beneath the joyous reunion, an underlying tension pulsed, making my heart race with anticipation.After the initial flurry of affectionate greetings, Mommy and Daddy asked f