WinnieI was sitting near a window watching the city light from the room. It had been a week and Cassius had not shown up since our wedding night. I wondered if he would come or not. If he kept on ignoring me like that I would not be able to get in touch with Luther and Noelle. Biting into my lower lip I grabbed my phone and called Cassius. As usual, he picked it up in two rings and greeted me with loving words. “Hey, beautiful, what’s up?” His voice was cheerful and soothing. I liked it when he called me that. “I just had dinner. What about you?” I asked him. “I was in a meeting and heading home.” Home! That place was not his home. “Are you not coming over?” “Winnie,” he sighed and I heard the click of the car door in the background. “I’m busy now.” “It’s been a week. I miss you.” “I’m also missing you but I really have to sort things out first.” "What are things?" “I’d prefer not to talk about it,” he spoke sharply, making me frown. “That's fine, I guess.” I sighed and h
“Something is unusual about Cassius these days. Have you noticed it?” Noelle asked Luther who was sitting on the couch with Xavier in his lap, feeding him. “Like what?” Luther raised his brows in a questioning look and didn’t agree with his wife. “Um...” Noelle remembered her invitation to Cassius' dinner and how he didn't show up that day. She also remembered the night he disappeared in the middle of the night without informing her. He had never been like that before. “He missed this weekend's dinner with us.” Finally, Noelle let out.“He must have been busy,” Luther replied as he wiped the porridge from his son's mouth. Xavier looked up at his father and grinned widely. “Dada…” Xavier mumbled and Luther paused, listening to his baby. “What did you just say?” He said excitedly to Xavier. “Say it again.” “Da...da...” Xavier played with his father's face while throwing his hands at him. “Da…da…” “Noe!” Luther called out to his wife. “He just called me Dada.” As Noelle walked up
Winnie smirked when she listened to that news. Luther and Noelle were coming over. Oh my God! They were just coming to see her. She assumed Cassius had told them everything. He must have told them that he married her, and she was pregnant with his baby. Noelle’s face must be pleasurable to see. She felt joy rush inside her as she imagined Luther and Noelle’s shocked faces. They must be thinking about how Cassius did that to them. How could he betray them? He chose her over his shit family. Now, he told them the truth. He told them that she had become part of their family. “Um… Winnifred Spraggins. Nice to meet you, Noelle,” she said while pretending to shake Noelle’s hand while breaking into a laugh. She laughed, laughed, and laughed until tears gathered in her eyes and the very next moment she started crying. She sobbed harder, falling to the ground and clutching her tummy. She cried for her father, brother, and husband. “You’ll pay the consequences. You’ll pay for snatching my Ned,
“You can’t disown your brother, Luther,” Noelle said quietly while glancing at their son who was sleeping soundlessly next to their bed. “You know very well what he did to us but still you’re taking his side?” Luther said as quietly as he could but his fingers clenched into his fist as he was trying to contain his anger. He was mad at his brother and so badly wanted to punish him. Noelle might be acting like normal but deep down she had broken down after meeting Winniefred. “But he is your brother, Luther. He is the only member of your entire family you're left with. I know you fucking well how much it’s hurting you so please don’t pretend like nothing happened.” “You’re my family,” Luther snapped.“Don’t be the person you can't be, Luther.” Noelle pushed herself near him, cupping his face and staring into his painful eyes. “Please don’t do this. He loved her and married sooner or later. You'll have to accept that she has become a part of our family. We can’t refuse the truth and th
“She doesn’t like me,” Winnie said to Cassius who was sitting next to her on the couch. It was the last day of the year and they were watching a movie. She placed her hand on his while resting her head on his shoulder. “Say something, Cassius.” "Hmm..." Cassius stared at the screen absentmindedly. He was lost in his own world.“Say something.” “Everything is going to be okay.” He sighed heavily and looked at her, giving her a small smile that didn’t reach his eyes. “Don’t worry I’ll handle everything and I’ll try to talk to them.” “But they disowned you,” Winnie said quietly, looking into his sad eyes. Cassius was upset and he looked like he hadn’t slept for days. He had dark circles under his eyes, his skin looked lifeless, his hair messy and his suit disorganized. Seeing Cassius in that condition Winnie was feeling bad for him. She wanted to do something to make him feel better but she didn’t know what to do. “I’m sorry.” “They’re family, they can’t do that to me. They have no c
“The spacious living room has a crackling fireplace that gives the place a cozy feel,” the old man said. Luther and Noelle visited their new house which was far from the city and located outside of the city. After searching for one week he found a property that would be safe for his wife and child. His goal was to find a house where nobody recognized them. “Follow me…” The old man gave them a warm smile before leading them upstairs. “It has two floors. The first floor has three rooms and one balcony and the third floor has two rooms and one secret room.” “Secret room?” Noelle raised her brows in confusion. “Your husband wants a house that has a secret room which means a safe room. Let me show you.” He led them upstairs and entered the second room. They stood in front of the ceiling-to-floor mirror. “Here it is.” He stepped up to it and clicked codes before the mirror whirled around and revealed a white room. “Come on in.” They stepped inside, looking at white walls and dark ceili
Winnie was sleeping soundlessly when someone appeared in her room. He was wearing a black hoodie with a skull mask and staring at her. He stepped closer to her and didn’t take his eyes off her. “Winnie…” He whispered slowly and sweetly but she didn’t respond. “Winnie, sweetheart,” he said with a sneer. “Cassius, I’m sleepy,” Winnie groaned, turning to another side. A second later her snores were audible. The man smiled sinisterly, stepping toward her bed. Her white smooth skin was highlighted by the nightdress she was wearing. His hands were itching to touch her soft skin. He sat on the bed, the mattress dipping due to his weight. He leaned forward, moving his mouth near her ears. “Winnie, darling, it’s me…” And suddenly Winnie bolted upright, her eyes wide open to see an unfamiliar man on her bed. “Who…?” She gasped, pushing her body away from him. “Who are you?” “Don’t you remember me, darling?” The man laughed, moving closer to her. “How could you do this to me, baby? You’re re
Winnie could hear muffled voices in the background as she tried to open her eyes but it was hurting her. It hurt to move her jaw, hands, and legs. She felt like someone had just beaten the shit out of her. Slowly she opened her eyes, seeing blurry pictures of people surrounding her bed. The first person she saw was Cassius who was arguing with the doctor. He looked angry, upset, and shaken. It took her a minute to notice he was also injured. His one hand was plastered and he had bandages on his head. “I need to call my family you shithead!” Cassius cursed, grinding his teeth as hard as he could. His muscles tickled with burning fury. “I need to call them…” “Cassius…” Winnie mumbled. Cassius shot his eyes at her, rushing towards her. “Jesus, are you awake?" Cassius sighed in relief and held Winnie’s fragile hand. “I thought I lost you..." He shook his head, releasing a long despairing sigh. “What happened?” Winnie said in confusion, looking around. “What’s going on here?” “I don’t