Chapter 4: Sober up

Kimberly's POV:

I decided to have a shower again before getting down to study. I walked out of the bathroom with my towel attached to me when I received a message from Layla.

It read 'The quiz results are out'

I checked my mathematics results and was shocked by how low I got, so I screamed out loud, my towel fell down and just then Stanley barged into my room and I had to scream again.

Why did I have to shout? But it's not my fault, he was the one who got in without knocking. It's so embarrassing.

I wrapped the towel around my body and ran to my closet to get dressed. After getting dressed in casual clothes, I walked to the sitting room and lowered my gaze when I saw Stanley standing there.

He looked like a male Roman deity, he was not heavily muscled, but he was taut and slender.

I wanted to turn around and leave, but he got sight of me and walked towards me.

Seeing him come closer, I swallowed as my cheeks started to grow hot.

'I...I am sorry about what happened, I thought you were in danger and just wanted to help you' he stuttered and held his head irritated.

'Oh. Yes. I'm sorry as well, after seeing my mathematics results I couldn't help but scream.' I muttered, I lowered my head and fiddled with the hem of my clothes.

'Wait, you screamed out because of your results?' he asked with an unbelievable look.

Slightly, I nodded and he shook his head in anger. Does he know how important passing every quiz is for me? And I had written the mathematics quiz the next day after my parents confessed that I was married to him.

'You are just a teenager' he scoffed and walked back to the couch.

Before long, Stanley's phone started ringing, he stared at me one more time before picking up the call.

After a while, Stanley picked up his car keys and walked towards me.

'Jennet just called. She needs someone to hang out with, I will leave for now' I scoffed, Jennet just wants him close to her every time and he doesn't realize it.

I did not understand why he had to be so clingy to her, even after finding out that he is married to me.

What if someone from my family or his, spots him with Jennet? Has he thought of the consequences?

He didn't even wait for my reply, with that said he walked to his car and drove away, he wasn't guilty about leaving me alone in such a big mansion.

Kimberly's POV:

Since I was all alone, I had time to do a tour and found the little garden behind, it even had a fountain.

I felt so excited and imagined the types of flowers I'd plant there, then I received an email from the mathematics lecturer.

He will let anyone who failed the quiz retake, at least this was good news.

I walked back to my bedroom and picked up my books before walking to the living room. I arranged my reading materials on the table before making lunch.

I thought of asking Stanley if he will be back for lunch, but I didn't have his contact and I am sure he will have enough fun and not want to come back.

So after a haste decision, I decided to make some porridge. And I made enough for Stanley, in case he decides to come back to his wife.

Not long after I had my meal alone, I engrossed myself in studies till I fell asleep.

A breeze blew, and my arms prickled with goosebumps. I opened my eyes to discover it was already night and the night breeze blew in. so I walked to the windows and shut them tightly.

I checked outside and Stanley's car was still not there, maybe he will spend the night at Jennnet's.

I walked to the kitchen and got a glass of water, then switched off the lights before turning to leave.

The next thing I knew, someone was standing at the door, I felt scared and couldn't recognize who it was. Why did I have to switch off the lights?

I turned around. In the dim light, I was not able to make out the contours of the face.

'Stanley, is it you?' I asked frightened before slowly walking forward to switch the light.

Just then a pair of hands grabbed me. I screamed out and loosened his grip on me before switching the lights on.

As I saw Stanley standing there in a drunk state, I felt a river of emotions inside me that I wanted to slap him hard for scaring the hell out of me.

'Why did you do that?' I scolded instinctively, he glanced at me and then pouted.

'Jennet' he called out and slowly approached me, is she the only one he could think of?

'You are drunk, just go to bed' I said and walked to the door. After closing it tightly, I heard him vomit.

I turned around and my eyes widened in shock, he just did that on my reading stuff. My mathematics book, this day just got better.

'Stanley' I said with an unbelievable look.

He gave me an apologetic look, even though I was furious about what he did. I couldn't forsake him, so I walked towards him and held his hands.

'Jennet don't scold me, I didn't mean to.' Stanley said on the verge of crying out, why will Jennet scold him?

'Just shut up and follow me' I scolded and led him to his room.

His clothes stunk of vomit, I couldn't let him sleep in this condition.

I turned to leave when he held me 'Where are you going?'

'To run you a bath.'

'Okay,' he said and sat on the cold floor.

I turned on my heels and went to the bathroom. I stared at the huge white porcelain double bathtub. Suddenly, I was imagining Stanley taking a bath in it.

It snapped out and blew off the Stanley-in-the-bathtub imagination out of proportion.

I shook my head and turned on the tap. After adjusting the water temperature, I waited for the bathtub to fill up.

I sat on the edge of the bathtub and thought about Jennet. This morning we had breakfast and she couldn't help but show off their love. And now Stanley returns drunk after hanging out with her, did they perhaps argue?

While I was immersed in my reverie, the bathroom door suddenly swung open.

I instinctively turned around to look, but I was not able to retain my balance.

The next thing I knew; I was falling into the bathtub. Fortunately, the bathtub was almost full. It was so big that I felt scared to death that I was drowning.

'I'm sorry…I'm so sorry.' I quickly got out of the bathtub. I scattered water everywhere as I stepped out.

Stanley frowned and looked at me, I was sopping wet and all I could see was my bra peeking through my white t-shirt and my shorts clinging to my thighs. Even though I was fully clothed, I felt like I was naked.

I tried to wring some of the water out of my t-shirt, but I just felt like I was wringing my pride.

Why did I have to sit on the edge of the bathtub? Now I was in an uncomfortable situation when I spotted Stanley staring at me.

'I'll change the water.' I quickly turned off the tap and opened the bathtub's drain.

'You will catch a cold, go change' he said in a clear tone, was he not drunk just now?

He just sobered up, Stanley coughed and threw his bath towel, and turned around.

I wrapped the towel around my body and ran to my room to change into clean and dry clothes. After changing into dry clothes, I grabbed another bath towel for Stanley to use and went back to the bathroom.

I shut the door of the bathroom immediately and I found Stanley in the tub already naked.

'Hand the towel' Stanley yelled from inside, I slowly walked in while staring at the wall.

Then I placed the towel on the shelf before walking out, not long after his phone rang and his mom's name appeared on the screen.

Since he was busy taking a bath, I picked up and Mrs. Willaims said immediately the call got connected.

'I don't want you to reject my offer, so you bring your wife tomorrow at the mansion for breakfast' she said and I held my head frustrated.

Why did I have to pick up the call? Now I don't know what to say.

I hesitated for a while before hanging up, I sat there in bed, thinking about how my life will never return to normal. Normally I was supposed to be freaking out now, but my husband has an affair with another woman and he even lets me know.

After a while, Stanley walked out of the bathroom in a bathrobe. He was drying his hair with a towel.

Damn, he looked so sexy. But I forced myself to look away.

'Your mom called just now.' I told him.

He just nodded and walked to his closet before picking up his clothes. He glanced at me and I knew he wanted me to leave.

'She wants us to come to have breakfast tomorrow at the mansion' I explained.

'My head hurts a lot, just leave' he scolded and I frowned, was this his way of saying thanks?

I scoffed and left his room. I did not understand why he had to be rude to me and then be so kind to Jennet. Now it was weird, why will I care?

At this moment, I was busy cleaning up the mess he created downstairs.

'I am sorry about that,' a voice echoed from upstairs. He stood there apologizing to me. I wasn't in the mood to stare at him so I continued cleaning.

When I was done cleaning, I glanced at Stanley and he kept holding his head in pain, so I boiled some lemon water before pouring it into a glass.

'Here'

He stared at me before taking the glass, before he could take a sip I left angrily. How am I going to study for my mathematics quiz when he just ruined my book?

I looked at myself in the mirror, I wore a knee-level blue gown, a pair of sandals, and a pair of earrings. I tied my hair up into a clean tight ponytail.

Then I picked up my bag and walked to the living room, Stanley was already dressed and ready to leave.

'Let's go?' he asked, I nodded and walked out, I was still furious about my book that I didn't spare him a glare.

'Are you going to have that grumpy look when we arrive at my parent's place?' 

I rolled my eyes and stared out of the window as he drove away 'I said I am sorry about your book, it's just a book so why are you this angry'

Did he just say it's just a book, that book was as important to me as Jennet is to him. Yes I know I exaggerated that.

'That was my mathematics book you just ruined, I have to retake my quiz'

'You failed mathematics? It's like the easiest course on earth'

He said proudly and I really couldn't help the urge to roll my eyes.

'Okay how about this, since I ruined your book then I will tutor you the whole night

Was he being serious now, or is he just bragging? I rolled my eyes and stared out of the window till we arrived.

In the huge villa, as soon as we arrived I got out of the car. Mrs. Williams stood there together with Kyle.

'Kimberly' 

Kyle said happily as she hugged me, I smiled at Mrs. Williams but Stanley already walked in.

'Hope he isn't making things difficult for you?' Mrs. Williams asked with a warming tone.

I smiled and shook my head, she cupped my cheeks with her hands before hugging me 'You are just eighteen and already have such a responsibility on your shoulders, if In case you need help then don't hesitate to ask me'

'Thanks, mom' 

We all entered the house and I saw Mr. Williams sitting in the living room. I went over to say hello and he smiled before patting my shoulder.

'How is Stanley's behavior?' he asked and stared at Stanley angrily.

'Dad, I am not a bad husband. She can testify' my eyes widened in shock when I heard that, one day he already invited his mistress over for breakfast, got drunk, and even ruined my mathematics book.

'Kimberly, is that true?' Mrs. Williams asked and I could feel all their gazes on me, including Stanley's.

This was the moment for me to have my revenge, he ruined my book and even made a mockery of my mathematics abilities.

'He is not a good husband' I blurted and Stanley gave me a hard glare, Mr. Williams stared at him angrily.

So I smiled and sat beside him.He is the best husband, especially when we have breakfast for three. He is so kind' 

'For three?' Mrs. Williams couldn't help but ask.