I really don't mind your shortcomings******‘Feel like a stranger? After being away for just two days? Really, Liza?’ For the first time in his adult life, Mike wanted to stump his foot.Knowing how ridiculous that would look like and unwilling to be a source of humour to that Witchery Liza, he settled for grinding his teeth together in frustration.He was sure even Liza could hear the sound as he grimly left the room to get her a bottle of water.Watching his ramrod back as he walked away in deep annoyance, Liza wanted to laugh hysterically, but she settled for a chuckle.‘Serves him right for going about threatening her of all people. Liza is not going to make this easy for him.’ She promised with an evil glint in her eyes. A moment later, Mike came back with a bottle of water and staring furiously at the woman presently frustrating his life, he passed it to her.“What is this, Mike? You surely don’t expect me to drink from the bottle? I am sure you have a glass cup somewhere, don
Even superstitions should be sometimes respected…*****Glaring fiercely across at him, she wanted to hit his face. ‘What an obnoxious ruthless man. He must be truly despicable to say this to me.’ Furious to hear his assertion, Liza picked the bottle of water sitting on the table in front of her and she threw it at him.He of course flexed it off without a blink, and then, the annoying man had the audacity to laugh.Liza folded her arms across her chest belligerently, watching him catch his fun at her expense.Honestly, Mike had been trying his best to control himself but when he saw Liza’s expression, he could not hold it again.He gave rein to his amusement and even though he knew the more he laughed, the more infuriated Liza became, he could not stop himself.Liza was not happy with this of course, but despite this, she found his humour to be infectious and before she could give herself a stern warning not to give in to his manipulations, she found herself chuckling along with hi
A Glorious wedding…******It was a beautiful wedding, the talk of the town as the beautiful not too hot sunny Saturday saw the assembling of various dignitaries all over world.The media world was all agog with the activities and flare as they came to capture the faces of their favorites, from actors to world known musicians and footballers, to politicians ruling the political world and of course also, the presence of the bigwigs controlling the business world were noted.Although Mike had appointed Jerry Latman and his company as their official media head for the occasion, there were still more than a hundred press men and women around to capture the beautiful moments.The wedding had started in the morning and the elegant and charming Mike Stanford had stood in front of the altar watching for the entrance of his beautiful bride while his gentle looking Mother and their families and friends watched on with a pleased, happy smile. The whole city was present to wish their top eligibl
A wedding is sweet with good surprise… ****** Though he was slightly disappointed she could not share the loving views with him, he quite understood she was tired and she needed the rest. He knew the past few days had taken a toll on her, more mentally than physically of course, but it was still a stress nevertheless, despite his mum and family being the ones to handle the majority of the event. With a loving soft smile, Mike watched the woman beside him as she slept happily with no worries to mar her face. Having left the reception in a run to the cat calls of friends and families, Mike and Liza had immediately left for the airport in the private limousine, with their chauffeur expertly navigating at the traffic. Although he had a private jet which he can personally pilot to anywhere in the world after attaining his licence at age twenty one, he and Liza had decided weeks back to book a first class tickets, so they can have the full experience of it. Now, after three hours of f
There should be good chemistry in relationships….****** Mike knew he had to pretend some interest, pasting a cheerful look on his face, he nodded.“Hmm okay, chicken and pasta it is.” He couldn’t pull off the look though, his voice sounded dispirited as he took a seat.Liza watched him, speechless.“What?” Mike asked when he noticed the look.“I am too tired, Mike, and I am hungry.” She exclaimed.“Meaning since I am a horse, I am not tired and I should cook the meal for us, Isn’t it?” He asked with a mock frown.“Bravo. You are so smart, dear husband.” She clicked her fingers with a radiant smile and then just because she was Liza, she added more insult by tweaking his cheek childishly before putting everything Mike would need to make the meal on the counter.Mike watched, speechless.‘This woman, she really does not have any fear for me again. Is this what marriage will do to a man?’ He thought morosely, unsure if he wanted Liza to take him for granted.But when she turned to stre
A conditional marriage is pure hell…*****Even in his passion filled haze, Mike noticed the change in her body and her breathing and he immediately stopped to look at her.“Is everything okay, babe?” He asked in a concerned voice while his brow pinched itself together in worries.Either she was unable to answer or she did not want to answer, Liza pushed a bit roughly at Mike’s chest and then she made her escape to the bathroom.Not sure of what exactly happened, Mike did not get up from where he was kneeling for a long time as he kept staring at the door in which Liza made her escape.But after awhile, he realised she was not out yet and a bit worried now, he rose himself to go to the door.Having noticed the door was locked, he knocked and called softly.“Liza? Is everything alright?” He waited but there was no response.After a few minutes of more patience, he wondered if he should do something, and just when he was considering breaking the door, he heard a click and Liza walked ou
A marriage without affection is dead…*****Watching the different expressions fleeting across her new husband’s face, Liza knew that was the last thing he was expecting from her and she had shocked him mightily.Well, she really did not know what he was expecting after that drama she acted out few days before the wedding. Was he thinking Liza would forget everything just like that and they could leave things unresolved?Hilarious!Without waiting for him to say anything again, she walked out of the room.It was a long time before Mike moved from his temporal paralysis.And it was only then he realised Liza was not in the room also.With a chilling face that still would not admit the reality, he turned furiously to walk out of the door.Few minutes later, he barged open another door and it was then he saw Liza after his thorough search in almost all the rooms in the beach house.Without wasting any time on words, he went to the bed and gathered her into his arms almost violently.Shri
Always a fool for love…*****Seeing that Mike was waiting impatiently for her response, she gave a short nod of her head.“Yes, I have enough on my cards, thank you. But…hmm, since I am not familiar with this area, I was hoping we could go together?” Liza asked tentatively, certain he was going to reject her request.Mike is a proud person and considering the way she had been treating him these past days, he was sure to be getting tired of her presence in his life.Mike was perplexed.‘After behaving as if I was a ghost living with her for three days, she now want me to follow her to town for shopping? Can women be more complicated than he thought?’ Mike wondered in amazement as he took away his eyes from Liza to once again stare across the waves.Telling herself she was not surprised by his action and rejection, Liza gave a brief smile that failed to reach her eyes.“I understand. Of course I will go alone if you will arrange a boat pick up.” She told him softly before turning to go
A good ending for all… ****** Two weeks Later, Mike sent a bunch of flowers to Tom’s room at the hospital, having heard he was responding to treatment and would soon be discharged. He had also heard that with the help of his father’s team, his father was flown to London to be with his son at his critical moment. Mike felt for them but he knew they would get through it and survive together. That’s just life! It will throw you but if you are willing to stand again, everything will work out. Liza had heard him on the phone when he was ordering for the flowers and she had thought the flowers were to wish Tom a quick recovery and to also cheer him up. But only Mike knew that the real reason he sent the beautiful bunch of flowers was to silently thank Tom for indirectly bringing them back together. By pointing out some home truths to Liza, he made her see what she should have known, ‘That Mike would always be there for her’. For that alone, it shows the guy had some redeeming trait
We all deserve genuine love… ****** For long moments, they looked into each other’s eyes with trusting eyes that suddenly turned passionate. Mike’s eyes flared with a knowing light and Liza gave an unconscious gasp. Mike grinned as he lightly pushed her to continue walking to the car! “You always seem to be surprised every time I make my love and passion obvious, why?” He had always wanted to ask her. “I don’t know, Mike. Maybe because I never truly believed you could really love me, so I am always surprised when I see the evidence of it.” She admitted softly. Mike did not say anything to that as he opened the door for her to go in. Then he circled the car to join her and only then did he turn to look at her. “But that’s bullshit, babe. I have been showing you nothing but my love since we started dating.” Mike reminded her. “I know, Mike, but I guess it was just hard for me to believe and understand. I mean, I grew up without knowing much love, so how would I have recognized i
Give an option of doubt…*****Putting the phone back into his pocket, Mike turned to go back to Liza and that was when he saw her, watching him with a dazed look.“You heard everything, right?” Tiredly, he asked her, unable to hide it again.Liza nodded slowly.“I am sorry, Liza, but it is not what you think. I can explain, okay?” Mike was worried she might misunderstand.Again, Liza nodded slowly.“I am sure you have a reasonable explanation Mike and I promise to listen without judging you.” Liza acknowledged softly.Relieved, Mike nodded as he walked to her.“Thank you. I promise to tell you everything without hiding a word.” He embraced her soft body to him, knowing that he needed the warmth.Liza accepted his words and actions with a smile as she returned his embrace.******The following morning, Liza and Mike walked out of the old building with Martha who was holding tightly to the purple eyed, immensely bruised Tom.His left eyes were almost closed and Liza feared he might nev
Be honest with your loved ones… ******* What happened the next moment was so sudden, Mike was sure he was about to have a heart failure. “Oh my God—Oh my God—-Oh my God.” Liza kept crying. Recovering himself, Mike quickly left his seat to hold onto her shoulders. “Liza? Are you okay? Talk to me.” He saw the distressful emotion she was in and he could not bear it. It’s a fact that whatever affected Liza would get to Mike. Her joy and sadness were equally part of him. “I totally forgot, Mike. I did not mean to, but I forgot. I am a bad person. A very bad evil lady.” She cried softly while holding onto him. “Whatever it is Liza, we will get through it together, but I will not accept any disparaging word on your person. You are not a bad person and neither are you evil. So right now, I want you to take a deep breath and tell me what this is all about.” A little bit calmed by Mike’s reasonable voice, Liza took a calming breath. “It’s Tom, Mike, I totally forgot about him.” Liza exp
Apologies don't make you less of a man… **** Helping each other to dress up four hours later after a short nap on his office sofa bed, Liza sent a smug smile across to Mike. “You need to apologise to your staff Mike, they did not deserve the treatments you have been melting out on them.” Liza pointed out and Mike groaned. He did not have to ask Liza, he should have known Stella would tell her all about it. “I am serious, Mike, you need to apologise. Just imagine if any of your staff is acting unprofessional just because they are going through a lot at home. Would you accept that, even if you try to be understanding towards their plight?” Liza demanded to know. “I am the boss, Liza, it is different.” He pointed out arrogantly, trying to cover up. but he knew she was right. ‘That’s the thing about Liza, she was always almost right.’ He thought fondly with another groan. “No Mike, there is nothing different about it. They are humans and if you are truly the man I know you to be, I
A forgiving spirit is a kind one…*******Typing furiously away at her system while equally muttering furiously to herself, Stella was not aware of the person at her desk until she heard a chuckle which made her jump in fright.“Is the building on fire or what?” Liza asked with an amused gaze while watching the different emotions flashing across the face of her former senior colleague.“Liza Stanford, you scared me.” Stella cried, turning her full glare on the innocent Liza.“Uh oh wow, take it easy with the glare okay? I’m innocent of whatever the crime was.” Chuckling, she raised her hands in mock surrender.Stella snorted, unimpressed.Innocent her foot! Whatever their boss was going through, Stella knew Liza had a hand in it and even if it’s not in Stella’s place to say it out loud, she just hoped they could settle whatever it was between them.Having been married for several years now, she knew it was not always smooth sailing between couples.Just look at her and her husband Leo
Correct your mistakes once you know it… ******At the other end, Liza kept staring at the silent phone in her hand. Mike had dropped the call. Without telling her it was a joke. Which meant that truly, he was pushing for a divorce? ‘No way! Over my dead body.’ She swore violently as she ran to the bathroom. Almost tearing off the clothes on her body, she hurriedly lathered the washing clothes with soap as she switched on the shower, full blast. Dressing with haste, five minutes later, Liza was walking down the stairs, smartly dressed in one of her office clothes. But before she could cover the last step, one of the maids walked in from the hallway to greet her respectfully. “Good afternoon, Mrs. Stanford.” “Good afternoon Mary. I am on my way out and I might not be back for a while.” She said in a distracted tone while checking her bag to make certain she had all she wanted. “Oh okay Madam, but I was just on my way upstairs to tell you there is a visitor at the door asking fo
A disappointed heart is always heavy…****Glaring fiercely at the door of his office, willing any of his staff to walk through the door so he could at least have an excuse to vent his frustrations, his eyes caught the favourite coffee mug on his table and picking it up, he threw it violently at the wall and the smashing sound gave him a momentary satisfaction.At that exact moment, the Head of Sales Department was on his way to discuss the latest marketing pitch with the boss after deciding to brave the lion’s then. Even his colleagues had teased him when he casually told them he was in to see the boss.There had been teasing calls about his head and they had all laughed, saying by the time Mike Stanford was done blasting him off, his considered small head would become bigger as it rolled on the floor. Someone had even said he was sure he would come out without his tongue in his mouth.Of course, he had scoffed disdainfully, not giving them the chance to see his fear.Only the Head o
The surprise package…*****Liza dismissed the maid and, turning with a determined step, she hurriedly walked to the door just as the person pressed the bell again. Liza groaned ferociously as she pulled the chain from the back of the door.“Who the hell are you that you want to bring down the whole house just to get what you want?” Liza blasted the person with furious eyes even before the door was completely open.The short bald man that was standing at the door blinked owlishly up at her, surprised by the unexpected attack.“I—I didn’t--hmm aha…” The man stopped coughing slightly but when he took a little glance up, he saw Liza was still furious, so he dropped his eyes to try again.“I—I’m—sorry madam. I was just trying to do my job.” He stammered in a voice that was a bit scared.Liza glared the more upon hearing this silly talk. “Excuse me? You mean your job is to disturb my peace?” “No—No—of—course not, madam. I was just trying to get the attention of whoever is in the house.” H