Crystal can’t help but notice something was wrong with her sister; she didn’t know what but she could feel it. Cassandra would rarely speak or eat at home and she was spending more time in the hospital, it was almost as if she wanted to ignore her. Crystal groaned as she brushed her teeth, Cassandra was the only person she had. Their mother had been sick from the beginning of time, and their father got tired of spending all his money on medication and hospital bills. Crystal was just nine when he picked up his bags and left, he didn’t even look back and he hadn’t even called once ever since.After all, they were both girls, and he would always say what value do female children bring? It was then crystal clear, he would have left anyways their mother’s sickness was just an excuse.She gargle some water and spat it into the ceramic bowl and then wiped her mouth; Crystal was just so sick and tired of being in a society where women are seen just as playthings for men. Harris, that
Crystal had all the time in the world, yet it wasn’t enough to prepare herself to marry Kayden. She had dreams and pictured scenarios about how it would go and how she would act, but when the day came it was pretty much overwhelming. That was not all, it wasn’t the stress or the dress, or the heavy makeup she was wearing; it was her sister, Cassandra had refused to attend the wedding as well. “Crystal, I have to go now.” She said wiping her tear-stained face with the back of her hand, they had been arguing for more than ten minutes now. “No, you can’t go.” She grabs Cassandra's hands before she could leave again. “Is this because you once dated Kayden?” “No, that’s not it. Please, Crystal, listen to me, Kayden shouldn't see me here.” She muttered softly, looking at the door, as if she was anticipating someone. “And why not? You’re my sister. You are the only family I have now, you should at least be here for me.” Crystal complained, her eyebrows furrowed together, she was bot
The car had been oddly quietly, Kayden had been driving for more than fifteen minutes to God knows where, he didn’t turn on their radio as well and Crystal forced herself to stay awake. Crystal glanced at him, from the sides of her eyes, she didn’t want to make it obvious she was staring at him. She watched him control the steering wheel professionally, the features of his face were relaxed, it was as though he wasn’t capable of any harm. She cleared her throat, deeply disturbed by the awkward quietness; Kayden hasn’t spoken a word to her since the wedding. “Hey,” Her voice came out nasal; she cleared her throat again and then glanced at him. “Do you mind telling me where we are going? You’ve been driving for quite a while now?”She blinked once, twice, three times... she realized he didn’t answer her, he didn’t even react, and it was as though she hadn’t said anything in the first place. “You’re not going to answer me, are you?” Silence again and she groaned inwardly in
“So, you were really talking to Cassandra.” He confirmed, glaring down at her. “Why don't we just mind each other's business?” she tried to reach for the phone but he threw it backwards; her eyes followed the phone to see that it landed on the bed, he turned his head back to her. “I forbid you to talk to her ever again, you wouldn't even meet her as from today.” he ordered firmly. “These are one of the few rules, which I came up with.”“She is my sister! You’re not in any position to forbid me or anything.” she yelled, her eyes almost bulging out of their sockets as she goggled at him. “She is a gold digger, a fraud.” he paused and continued in a more serious tone. “I don't want her anywhere near you.”“Why not?” she pressed “I don't want her getting ideas into your head.” She scoffed trying to push him off. “Is that the reason you told her not to attend the wedding? Are you some kind of a sick bastard? her plagued blue eyes were narrowed at him. “I wonder if it’s common etiquet
Crystal had her hair done right after she was scrubbed clean by those people Kayden called in; she had never been forced to have a bath in her life especially by women in her peer. Once you are married to a multi-billionaire, your life isn't yours anymore; she cringed when someone scrubbed some pale white liquid along her back. She was dressed in a green floral gown that made it just a little above her knees, the design is very simple. It had a bow just at the waist to fasten it and a button at her left breast. It looked, felt and smelled expensive, it felt illegal to wear something like this; but since she is Kayden’s wife this are the benefits she enjoyed.She was enjoying the benefit at what cost? They selected silver heels to match the earrings and necklace she was putting on, and they added more curls to her golden hair. She was gingerly led out of the room, and led out to the hall. Kayden was there, dressed in a Tuxedo, and was it necessary to make all this fuss
Crystal’s eyes narrowed at him curiously, finding his comment suspicious. “What does that mean?” she asked and he closed the distance between them, both of his hands in his pocket as he stared down at her. Something about how tall he is, threatened her.“Right? I remember that you didn’t even read the contract you didn’t get to the part where it says, I could change the content of the contract as I see fit.” Her eyes widened in realization, she didn’t read it because she didn’t understand it and yet she stupidly signed it. “You tricked me?” she asked and he shook his head slowly. “It’s pointless tricking someone who is so stupid.” He confirmed with a sadistic smirk on his face. “I didn’t know you will foolishly believe everything I tell you, it’s so hilarious.” He lets out a mocking laugh. She sniffed as she moved away from him; her lips quivering from the realization.Just what on earth did she sign? She should have requested for a lawyer, she should have asked him to g
Kayden had no choice but to drive them to his house, whatever impression he was trying to make on the media would have worked and he was already tired of pretending. Crystal was bleeding and she didn’t let anyone touch her wounds not even him; and he can’t have her passing out due to blood loss. She had this stubborn streak he found provocative, not many girls are like her especially when they are with a man like him. Most girls would just dance to his tunes and live their lives exactly like he wanted, he had the money and they would be benefitting from his power but what was this woman’s deal? Why is she trying so hard to be different? There was just one explanation; she was acting, sooner or later she would start to reveal her true colors and her greed because in the end she is just like her sister, a hungry gold digger. Crystal’s eyes were glued outside the window of the car, not uttering a word throughout the drive; she was lost deep in thought and the further they go th
“What is going on here?” Kayden bellowed from behind, he was already at the entrance of the bathroom and his eyes were consumed not by worry but by a certain irritation. He was slightly surprised at the state he met Crystal, but aside from the fact that she was laying on the floor there seemed to be no other cause for emergency. “Mr. Smith!”She acknowledged him, and in an instant she ran behind him, she whimpered slightly. “I-I saw it, it’s big and hairy!” she reported clinging unto his shirt as she hid behind him, she was pointing towards the ceramic sink, his silvered eyes perused the sink but they couldn’t find anything unusual.“There is nothing there,” He scolded as he pushed her away from him. “What trouble are you trying to stir?” he turned towards her and her expressions drops; she had totally forgotten what kind of man Kayden is. “I’m not trying to stir up any trouble, there was a spider there.” She defended immediately. “So, what if there is a spider?” He inquired h