It was their third anniversary and Gloria was preparing a sumptuous dinner for his husband happily.
David was out for work but he would be anytime home which was making her nervous.She wanted everything perfect according to his taste.That’s why she made every dish and was arranging everything how David liked them.Three years of marriage must not be a special thing for people, but for Gloria, it was a great achievement.Only she knows how much effort she has given to keep this marriage stable.She was surprised when David suddenly ask for her hand on the day of her twentieth birthday and they get married within a week.She had always wanted David as his boyfriend since the time she was twelve but never could muster up the courage to ask him out.Gloria never thought even in her distant dream that David would suddenly ask for her hand and she will become Mrs. Collin overnight.But these three years were not a smooth journey for her.Even though David was the one who proposed to her; over these three years, he has behaved coldly with her.He didn’t ever initiate conversation, and neither they have shared any romantic event.If it was not for him making love to Gloria every night, she would have thought, he don’t like her.But after passing so many years with him Gloria thought this is how he normally behaved.Though he was cold and distant he have always taken care of her, which kept Gloria contentBut who would have thought her dream would break down today?The sound of the car make Gloria conscious and she quickly go through everything when she found out everything was perfect as she wanted, her face lit up happily.
She looked at herself in the mirror and walk out to greet her husband, but David was already sitting in the living room with an emotionless face.He was waiting for her and when she walked toward him he showed him some papers which were lying on the coffee table.Gloria picked up the papers, and her eyes were wide open with shock.“David… what is this? If this is some kind of joke, don’t do it again, please.” Gloria says keeping these papers back in their place and sat on the sofa as her knees were trembling with the shock David has arranged for her.“This is not some joke,” David replied in his usual cold tone Gloria get up startled but because of her sudden movement, she lost balance and was going to fall but steady herself catching the handrest of the sofa.“David, you are scaring me. This is our third anniversary. What are you saying now? You want me to divorce? Can I know what happened suddenly?” Gloria walked toward him and kneel in front of him, looking into his eyes.She was still hoping it was some joke and David would laugh out saying he tricked her though it was not in his behavior to joke.But his face was stern, and it didn’t look like he was joking.“Gloria, don’t act innocent. You know why I married you that time. Now I have solved all my problems and Lia is healthy. I can’t stay with you anymore. So let’s divorce.” He said and get up from the sofa.He walked toward the stairs, leaving Gloria in a total mess and confused state.“Lia” This word come out of her mouth and she couldn’t believe her ears.Lia was Gloria’s cousin. Their mother was sisters, and they grew up together because Gloria lost her father at an early age and her mother return to her grandparents.
Gloria didn’t have an uncle and Lia’s mom was handling the business of her grandparents since then.Her mom never liked to involve herself in this business, and she was involved in social service.Gloria and Lia used to be close but when they get onto college, Gloria noticed some change in her behavior but never cared as Lia used to act polite every time Gloria felt something amiss to cover up the situation.Then three years back Gloria’s mom get into an accident and since then she was in a vegetative form.Her grandfather divided their property and Lia’s mom and Lia moved to London where Gloria stayed back with her grandparents in New York.Within a month, she got married to David, and they moved to this house.She was so busy with the new life that she almost forgot about Lia.But how David was related to her?She couldn’t find out an answer, so she decided to ask David.But when she entered their room David was not there, and his pillow was missing from the bed.She come out of the room and as she thought the light of her adjacent room was on.During these three years, they never slept separately if David was not out on a business trip.Even last night they were sleeping together, and David pulled her close to him after making love.Then what happened in a day that made him hate her so much that not only he was proposing to divorce but he even went to sleep in a separate room?She wanted to go and ask him, but she was so heartbroken and drained out of energy that she walk inside and close the door.She has already lost her appetite, but she didn’t want to starve David so she called a maid and ask her to send some food to his room.But the maid informed David don’t want to eat anything.She dismissed her and walk toward the bed and lie down feeling exhausted.But sleep was the last thing she got that night.She loved David for almost ten years and tried her best to keep this marriage for the last three years.How could she feel peace when he wanted to destroy everything like this?He didn’t even tell her why he wanted to divorce her, what is her fault?He just threw some paper on her face and leave her to deal with her emotions.But this marriage is not something she had on paper, it was her everything.But this thought that only a sign was needed to break everything apart, along with her heart made her weak and helpless.No, she can’t let that happen.She will surely talk with David the next day, with this thought Gloria could close her eyes when it was almost dawn.The next morning when Gloria woke up David had already left for his office.She couldn’t sleep all night and it was almost five in the morning when she could close her eyes and even after sleeping for three hours, she couldn’t talk with him.But Gloria didn’t want to waste any more time as she was on pins and needles.If she couldn’t find him in the house, she can talk with him in his office.After all, she is one of the shareholders of his company.But talking with him was necessary, and she wanted to make everything perfect again before things go out of her hand.She needed to know what made him take this decision and fix this thing so that they could return to their normal life.She went to dress up hurriedly and ordered the butler to keep her car ready.When she got down, there was already a car ready for her and she gets on it wasting no time.She told the driver her destination and lean back tiredly.Last night was like a nightmare for her.She couldn’t find any reason why David
Gloria wanted to go to her grandma and cry her heart out as she was the only one who could understand her pain.But she was afraid her grandpa would hurt David if he know the truth.Though David didn’t give a fuck about this relationship she cared for him and loved him.She didn’t want him to get hurt, though he was an asshole.She was roaming around the town when her cell phone rang.It was her doctor who was calling her.She composed her distorted mind and receive the call.“Hello, miss Hill.” She asks trying to act calm and composed.“Gloria, you did some tests last week. I have your report in my hand. Can you please come to collect them?” She asks.I was so disturbed these few days I almost forgot about this report.“Miss Hill, can you send them to me, please? I am busy slightly.” Gloria said as she didn’t want to go there for the time being.“Actually, I wanted to talk with you.” She said hesitating and Gloria sighed.“Ok, I will be there in half an hour.” She replied.“Ok, I wil
David was sitting on the sofa and watching Gloria leave his house.He thought Gloria will put a fuss or try something to remain Mrs. Collin.But her leaving like this somehow surprised him.He was hurt somehow, too.He thought, though these three years they were not like some romantic couple at least they grew some bond.But maybe he was wrong.This marriage was a business deal for him at first.He agreed to marry her because his dad wanted to take help from the elder Mr. White.Lia and David used to be childhood sweethearts, but when David’s company fall and he needed help Lia didn’t come forward to help him.Instead, she showed him her back, saying her mom’s business was not in good condition and she was not in the position to help him.Though David knew white was far superior to them he believed her word and tried to search for investors.But his every attempt came out futile.His company was at a loss because one of their projects go haywire and that’s why no one was ready to trust
Five years laterGloria was packing her bag as she need to return to New York.I have been five years since she left the city where she grew up.Though she was in constant touch with his grandparents she tried to keep her away from any news of that city.Many things must have changed in these five years but what she couldn’t change was her heart that still bleed for that man who broke it into pieces.She tried to forget him so much but when his son was born with similar features to David, she couldn’t forget him for a day.Now when she had to return because her grandmother is sick she was dreading to face her past.But she didn’t want to miss these precious times.Gloria didn’t want to regret it when in the future she won’t be able to stay with them.So when that old lady called her back she agreed without hesitation.Her grandparents have supported her a lot in these five years.She still remembered the day when she returned to White’s house after signing the divorce papers.She was s
David was lost in her thought all over his business meetings. Though he has convinced himself all these years that Gloria doesn’t matter to him, today his heart proved himself wrong. He was not only forcing his mind to concentrate on his work, but he was burning with jealousy when he thought Gloria must be back for Jonathan. Though he wanted to forget about their past affairs and move on, it was looking too impossible for now. They were returning after a week and they could meet anytime, this thought was making him unsettled. But he knew ignoring this matter will solve anything. “Noah, have you got any news all these years about her?” David ask Noah who was busy arranging some papers. They were sitting in his private jet and they were going to touch the ground in an hour. “I tried to find out where she was and I only have news she was in Australia. I didn’t try to find out anything afterward.” Noah says, and he sighs. What was she doing there, and who was with her? David know
“Yeah, what are you doing here?” Gloria asks nervously.Lia tried to see inside but Gloria block her view with her body and act it was unintentional.“That doesn’t matter. Let me visit aunt as I am already here.” She said and tried to push the door but Gloria stopped her again.“Doctor is doing some test on her. No visitors allowed for now.” Gloria lied in a hurry.But Lia was not a fool.She understood Gloria was trying to hide something, and how could she let her win?“I will just see her from afar. I won’t disturb the doctor.” She said and try to push herself inside the door but in the nick of time, a person called her.“Lia, where did you disappear? Your Doctor was asking for you.” Lia turned around in annoyance but when she noticed David she tried to change her tactics.“Oh, David, see who is here. I didn’t meet my cousin for five years, so when I saw her, I couldn’t stop myself from talking to her.” Lia said and walk toward him.She wrapped her arm over him intimately and thought
David came to accompany Lia as she was having some problems with her stomach.He didn’t know why she said they came to visit the gynecologist, neither he pondered over this matter as his concentration was fully on Gloria.She has become exquisite over time.She has gained weight in a better way and her face was also flawless.She looked younger now, with light makeup.He couldn’t forget how she greeted her indifferently as if they don’t know each other.How could she move on so fast when he was still standing where they separated?“David,” Lia called and when he looked at her, she was standing with a frown.“Where are you lost? It’s our turn.” She jerks his arm but he pulls away from her and stands in a distance.“Lia, I have something to deal with. You go on. Noah will accompany you.” David said and leave there not giving her any chance to protest.Lia stood there and stomp his leg.“How can this bitch still affect him so much?” She thought angrily.In these five years, Lia has used
Jonathan went up to meet Gloria and when he was reaching her room, he heard a soft giggle coming from inside. He paced up and what caught his eyes made his face lift with happiness. Gloria was tickling her son when he was trying to escape. “You naughty devil. How dare you trick me? I forbade you from eating so many chocolates.” She scold her son but he moved away from her grip and run to the other side of the bed. “I didn’t. I was just bringing them for you because you were hurt.” He replied while giggling and jumping on the bed, trying to run away from the bed. “Really? Then how they ended up in your stomach? Let me ask your tummy.” She said and try to tickle him again but he run out to hide when his tiny frame bumped into Jonathan who picked him up happily. “Uncle Jon save me. Mom is going to punish me again.” He said and hide his face in the crook of Jonathan’s neck and Jonathan wrap his arm over him in a protective stance. “Gloria, how could you bully my friend? I won’t let