STEPHANIE I was surprised, shocked to the bone. How could Edward just fire Steven because he touched me or asked me out on a date? Any woman would be happy because he was all overprotective and so but I wasn't, Steven was a nice guy. If he was some pervert I wouldn't have bothered. I stared at Steven who had his head bowed, pain and confusion written all over. I needed to do something. I ran after Edward. “He was in his office now, about to sit, when I walked in. “How could you do that?” I questioned. “Steven didn't do anything wrong” he ignored me and sat down. So we are beginning this attitude of him ignoring me all over again. “Who goes around firing people who said they liked me?” He sat back on his chair and let me feed his eyes. “You need to go and reverse your order,” He stood up, and in a few steps, he was towering above me. He said most gently “No one touches what is mine” “But I'm not your possession. You have to employ him back”“Do you feel something for him?” He a
STEPHANIE I couldn't sit on the bed any longer so I got up and opened the door leading to the balcony, standing out. I rested slightly on the high glass wall railing. My mind was occupied with Maison's thoughts. What was this guy planning to do? I was a little bit afraid. I just didn't want anyone hurt because of me. When I heard footsteps behind me, I quickly vanquished every thought, the last thing I wanted was for Edward to know what was going on. He wrapped his arms around me, face in the crook of my neck. “You smell good”, I murmured a reply. “What are you doing out here?” “I needed some fresh air” I replied “Hmmm”, he held me tighter. “Is everything all right?” I cannot tell Edward that my ex-boyfriend is back and threatening to get back with me or people will die. “Yes, I am. Why?” “You seem quiet” “Naa, nothing is wrong”, I laughed, turned to him, and he looked at my body and smiled. “You look hot,” he smirked.I wanted to forget everything I was thinking, so I asked h
EDWARD Since I promised Stephanie a dinner date, I wanted to make it perfect. I bought her a limited edition jewelry, to give her, just to show how much I loved her. I booked a whole luxury restaurant for us, hiring an international chef. The plan was that after dinner, I'd surprise her by saying we would have to redo our honeymoon. I got a Yacht and a five-star hotel. I wanted to make life perfect for her. I didn't mind after all this, I'll propose to her properly. I wanted her to just be mine and mine alone. I texted her earlier to remind her we were eating out, and she sounded excited. By seven pm I was at the restaurant waiting for her. I knew she might take a long time trying to look her best, so I was patient, waiting for the most beautiful creature on earth to walk through the door. I waited and ordered a glass of whiskey to start up the night. An hour later, Stephanie had not yet arrived. I became worried, I tried to call her but she didn't pick up. I called my driver, wh
STEPHANIE Edward had texted to tell me to meet him for dinner by seven pm, I was excited. I began dressing up early. I was sitting in front of my dressing mirror, applying some makeup when my phone rang. It was Maison. I didn't want to pick up at first, but I decided to. I just wanted to tell him to stay away from me. ‘Hey babe’ he started ‘I missed you so much’ “Why are you calling me?” I asked in a harsh tone. ‘Hmmm you don't sound happy to hear my voice but anyway, I want to meet up with you’“I cannot. I don't want to have anything to do with you anymore”‘Well I still do’ he laughed annoyingly ‘I came to visit your Dad and Mom’ “How did you know where they are staying?”‘Still don't believe me? Wait a sec’I heard him walk up to someone handing the phone over. ‘Hi honey’, I heard my mother's voice and an uncomfortable sensation filled my body. ‘Maison came into town and decided to visit us. Did you see how he changed?’ she laughed. ‘He’s still such a nice guy’ I pretended t
STEPHANIE I found myself in an unfamiliar house. Seeing Maison, I knew that it was his place, but I had no idea how I got there. I just needed to go home. Then it dawned on me, Edward. He must have been waiting for me in the restaurant. Oh my God! The fear I had for Maison had made me disappoint Edward. I felt sick in my stomach. He must be really mad. “Come to bed, baby girl”, Maison said to me, and I wiped my eyes because I was almost crying. Was I drugged? I needed to be as calm as possible since I was alone with him, I didn't want him to hit me. “I have to check up on my daughter, I do it every night”, I almost whispered. “She's not even your daughter Stephanie” His voice contained a little bit of anger.“She became my child when I married Edward.” I got on my feet and began looking for my purse and my phone. I needed to call Edward. “That's why you should leave him. You'll be free” I didn't want to provoke him by saying no “Just get me my purse, it's late”I watched him r
STEPHANIE I waited for Edward to return until it was 2 am. I guessed he slept out. I just hope he had not gone to drink to stupor. I had cried my eyes out and there were no tears left to cry. I was still in my dress and shoes, not ready to change yet. I was seated on the floor, I know I looked haggard. Ever since I had known Edward, I had never seen him sleep out before. This must have hurt him. I was mad at Maison but I was more mad at myself. Why did I believe him and go to him? He really wouldn't have murdered my parents; I just have this fear for him I can't get rid of. I wanted to call him and scold him but I felt that he would be more happy if he heard me crying. I took off my shoes and got up, I needed to leave before Edward returned drunk and wouldn't like my presence. I should respect him at least. As I walked, I felt weak. My body felt as if I was beaten. I was guilty and sorry. I went into my room and collapsed on the bed. When I thought my life had gotten better, t
EDWARD I was so angry at Stephanie and I didn't want to see her until I heard a thud on the ground. Turning around I saw that she was on the floor. I rushed to her and lifted her head to see that she had fainted. I was afraid, even though I might be mad and all, I didn't want to lose her.I quickly carried her in my arms, calling Steven to help with the car. He was a fast driver and I was grateful to him for the first time. I stared at Stephanie, head resting on my body. Her eyes were swollen and she looked exhausted. I was sorry, but it would not have been great to forgive her easily. I did a background check on this ex-boyfriend of hers, and he was a psychopath. He sold drugs secretly and was part of a gang. I was surprised how Stephanie would have ended up with someone like that. I guessed she didn't know because she didn't look like anyone with a dark past or was trying to hide how crooked she was. I believed her story, Maison was capable of drugging someone and taking advan
STEPHANIE I had been at home for almost a week because Edward ordered me to rest and stay indoors. I know he can be overprotective at times but this was much. He asked Jude to accompany me anytime I was going out. I asked him the reason and he said he just wanted me safe. I had to spend more time with Anna, Rose had returned home but promised to be back. I enjoyed her company, she always tried to make sure I was comfortable. I called my mom and told her what happened between me and Maison and told her to avoid him and never let him into the house again. My mom was surprised because she never knew Maison to be a horrible person, so I had to apologize for lying before. I told her how he harassed me before and she was really sad. But I told her I was lucky now to have Edward. I made dinner and we waited for Edward to return. I took up my habit of making food if I was bored. It had not been all lovey-dovey for me and Edward since I returned from the hospital. He wasn't angry at me b
STEPHANIE Maison didn't mind my screams and cries. He was after pleasuring himself. He took off my underwear and opened my legs. He held me in a place and I could not move. He took off his shirt and unbuckled his belt, revealing his dick, which was all up and red burning with desire. “Maison, please don't do this”, I begged, but the look in his eyes showed that he was not willing to let go of me. “I'm hurt” I mumbled. He was leaning into me, and I shut my eyes, trying to subdue the pain I was about to feel.But instead, I felt his grip on me reduced, and his weight on me lifted. I opened my eyes slowly. He had gotten up and adjusted his trousers. I quickly got up and dressed myself too. He picked up his shirt without turning back, and he left. I was grateful he didn't rape me, at least he has a conscience. I got up and dressed properly. For a moment I thought he was going to have sex with me. I would have really counted him a monster truly if he did. He had been obsessed with me,
STEPHANIE I had no appetite, looking at the varieties Maison displayed on the table. The pain had reduced and the bleeding too. I laid in bed and began to feel uncomfortable. I got up and sat on the floor. It was night with no sign of a way to escape or anyone looking for me. I was starving and very weak. I looked at the table filled with food. Maison had brought food and clothes earlier. I knew I needed food for strength, but I didn't have the appetite to eat. I got up and sat by the table.I heard key sounds behind the door, and soon, the door was opened, Maison appeared in the doorway, looking intimidating. He sat in front of me, watching me. “You know you don't have to be locked in here for long, all you have to do is marry me and divorce your husband” “Where did you learn to become a monster, Maison? I once loved you, you were a caring guy with a good heart. Even when I found out you were in a gang, I didn't leave you because you were the best man I had been with, but then you
EDWARD I sat in front of the police detective who was asking me diverse questions about Stephanie. They found her car, crashed without a sign of her in it. She had an accident, but what happened after? I almost cried when I got a sighting of the vehicle. The night she went missing passed by quickly without me catching a glimpse of sleep or rest. We had contacted all hospitals by that side in case she was admitted to a hospital but none took in a victim of an accident. Her mother had run over to my place, struck with worry, I assured her that I'd look for Stephanie. We didn't gain any good news that night, all security footage didn't capture that particular place where she had an accident. My thoughts ran to Maison, but I didn't want to believe he had anything to do with Stephanie yet. Emma was asked a few questions and she told the detective that Stephanie had been going to her parents sometimes and coming back before I returned. She had left yesterday, saying she would come back
STEPHANIE I bled till morning earning just a tossed sanitary pad and towel from Maison. Was I really pregnant for Edward, or was it just an early period? Thinking about it, I wasn't sure I had my period last month, I didn't track it, and I was always having unprotected sex with Edward. The pain was unbearable but I couldn't do anything about it. I didn't have my phone with me or anything. After cleaning myself up, I lay on the bed twirling in pain. I was hurt. If I knew I had Edward's child, I would have done anything to keep it. I felt bad that I didn't even know I was pregnant. How can a woman not know she's with a child? I felt weak because I'd lost lots of blood, I had become pale and sickly. The sun had come up properly, when I saw the door open and Maison walked in. He stared at me for a moment before saying, “A doctor is here for you, you'll be fine in minutes” Immediately, what came across my mind was to tell the doctor that I had been kidnapped and he should help, but t
STEPHANIE Edward didn't like the name Maison or the statement that came after. “What?” he asked, fury already lingering in his eyes. I regret telling him. “When we were in the water park for a moment we couldn't find Anna, I wanted to call you but I found her with Maison behind an ice cream shop” “What?” Edward sprang to his feet, picking up his phone, and I followed. He was dialing a number. He was calling the cops. “He didn't hurt her, I swear” “But this is a threat, it's high time I get this over and done with.” He was frustrated, running his fingers through his hair. “What the fuck does he want from me?”“It is me,” I said quietly. “He said I should have a divorce and come back to him or he'll make my life miserable. “Why didn't you tell me this?” “Because it's my fault, it's my problem, I was the one who dated him. I didn't want to drag you into this” “You're my wife, Stephanie, we fucking shared a vow”, his voice rumbled. “Under a contract,” I said. I needed to know wh
STEPHANIE I was afraid. I had looked around for her, everywhere a kid could be. I met with the authorities, and everyone began to look for Anna. I felt like crying because I didn't know what to do. What would Edward say? How would he react to hearing his daughter was missing? The first time I had a day out with her and this happened? My skin was covered in goosebumps, shivering from fear. Poor Anna must be so scared.The authorities were not making any progress in finding her, so I picked up my phone to call the police and Edward when I remembered that we hadn't checked the ice cream shop area. I knew that Anna wasn't a child to wander off like that because of something she likes but never say never. I ran to the stall to find a young ice cream man. “Please sir have you seen a child about this tall” I gestured with my hand “Petite and dark hair” he stared at me as if trying to remember, “She's wearing pink and blue swimwear”“Oh I saw her leave with her dad after getting strawberr
STEPHANIE I swear I didn't realize it when I said Maison's name. I was a fool, a very stupid one. He stared at me before closing my legs, he sat at the edge of the bed, looking away. I started apologizing continuously and I had to do more. “I'm sorry Edward, I didn't know when I said that” He was silent. His face was void of any emotions. I adjusted my dress and slipped towards him. “Please” I touched his arm.“Tell me, Stephanie, I want the truth” His face was serious. “Do you still love him?”“I cannot love someone who has hurt me countless times.” I dropped my arms. “I hated him before I even ended things with him, and he went to jail.” I felt like I needed to explain everything to him. “It was two months before I met you that we broke up. He not only hurt me physically but he traumatized me, that I couldn't have a shut eyes without seeing him attempting to hit me again in my dreams. He was the guy I'd been with the longest. Please don't be mad” He didn't move an inch. “Please
STEPHANIE I had been at home for almost a week because Edward ordered me to rest and stay indoors. I know he can be overprotective at times but this was much. He asked Jude to accompany me anytime I was going out. I asked him the reason and he said he just wanted me safe. I had to spend more time with Anna, Rose had returned home but promised to be back. I enjoyed her company, she always tried to make sure I was comfortable. I called my mom and told her what happened between me and Maison and told her to avoid him and never let him into the house again. My mom was surprised because she never knew Maison to be a horrible person, so I had to apologize for lying before. I told her how he harassed me before and she was really sad. But I told her I was lucky now to have Edward. I made dinner and we waited for Edward to return. I took up my habit of making food if I was bored. It had not been all lovey-dovey for me and Edward since I returned from the hospital. He wasn't angry at me b
EDWARD I was so angry at Stephanie and I didn't want to see her until I heard a thud on the ground. Turning around I saw that she was on the floor. I rushed to her and lifted her head to see that she had fainted. I was afraid, even though I might be mad and all, I didn't want to lose her.I quickly carried her in my arms, calling Steven to help with the car. He was a fast driver and I was grateful to him for the first time. I stared at Stephanie, head resting on my body. Her eyes were swollen and she looked exhausted. I was sorry, but it would not have been great to forgive her easily. I did a background check on this ex-boyfriend of hers, and he was a psychopath. He sold drugs secretly and was part of a gang. I was surprised how Stephanie would have ended up with someone like that. I guessed she didn't know because she didn't look like anyone with a dark past or was trying to hide how crooked she was. I believed her story, Maison was capable of drugging someone and taking advan