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My wife, my enemy! For my friend…
Four days ago, Alex had punched Gary in the face. That was the first time he ever broke the law and he didn’t even regret it. Gary had it coming, he was being unnecessarily rude to Margaret and he was pushing Fredrick to an early grave. Gary wasn’t with them when Nei Nei dragged Mr Jonah to court, he was only a novice lawyer by then. But watching his superiors, he understood they were in a tough spot. Attorney O’Neil was more stressed about Jonah Jonah than he was when he represented Greenville at the Russian Senate. He was pretty scared for Fredrick’s life. He more so hated that he was blindly following Gary’s unproven theories.He needed to talk to someone, anyone. Well, not just anyone- someone that valued Fredrick as much as he did. “Avery!” He muttered.He glided into the serene space of the mansion, desperately hoping to have a few minutes with Avery before Fredrick got back from work.He had been dissuading him from taking this decision for the last few days but the more he
Last Updated : 2023-08-30My wife, my enemy! Sorry is not enough
Avery and Adrian tuned into the Greenville Broadcast Network.They were watching Fredrick and Alex battling for their lives on TV. It felt surreal, their simple lives had drastically taken a new turn and they were suddenly fighting an enemy to stay alive.Gary had underrated Mr Jonah Jonah. Alex was right.From the coverage on the news, before the Greenville Police crew arrived at Day Street.There was a bombing in the warehouse. It was the bombing that led the situation to the news and it wasn’t looking good.Avery had been crying for hours unending, terrified that she would never see the father of unborn child.Margaret was even worse, she was frozen to her seat, unable to breathe. Scared for both her brother and Alex. Alex was smart to have gone to the Detective, at least they were on the right course, pursuing Mr Jonah Jonah and his bandits.He had brought a whole army to Greenville and they were not backing down.“What’s the situation?” He panicked.“Is Fredrick alive?” His
Last Updated : 2023-09-01My wife, my enemy! A minute of silence
“I’m sorry, I want to make up for everything I have put him through but I keep messing things up.” Gary sobbed. His sincerity was apparent but Alex was his friend, he knew him too well.He was almost incapable of change, being impulsive was Gary’s only way of dealing with things, he always acted before thinking. “Having you around has only ever jeopardized his life. One wrong act, one wrong sentence and the world he’s built for himself comes crumbling down.”Gary’s eyes widened in shock, “Is that what you really think of me?”“You leave me with no chance of a better judgement.” Alex retorted.“I have no other choice but to send you away, a second time…”“Do you only ever think of Fredrick? What about me Alex? I am your friend too.”“When you came back to me, I readily took you in. I was happy to have you back, I gave up my relationship so that Fredrick could forgive you. I did that because you are my friend. And now I’m doing this because Fredrick is my friend.”“Leave before he wa
Last Updated : 2023-09-01My wife, my enemy! You’re not listening!
The hours of the day seamlessly faded to sunset, Gary had just opened up to someone for the first time in his life. Adrian’s advise was to talk to his friends, but Gary knew he wouldn’t be able to. He found himself in constant struggles of whether or not to accept that he shouldn’t have fallen in love with Claire, but love is what it is, you can’t control it.Or maybe that was what he taught himself to believe. As he waited for Adrian to close the cafe for the day, Gary spotted a car driving into the parking lot of the cafe.“Ughhh!” He groaned.“Adrian, you have a customer!” “Send him in” Adrian replied excitedly.Gary reluctantly trudged towards the woman that had stepped out of the car. She looked about his age, yet Gary found it hard to hold her gaze. Something about her was intimidating him and he didn’t know what.“I would like to see the manager…” The lady said, smiling at him.“I am the manager” Gary replied.“Oh, great!” She exclaimed.“Can I see you for a minute?” She s
Last Updated : 2023-09-02My wife, my enemy! The girl on the ground
“How old are you?” “eighteen…” she replied. Her voice was feeble and weak, just like her body. The other girls pushed her down and sat on her stomach, punching into her chest and face.“P…please..stop!” “Stop!” Yvette jolted awake from her recurring dream, straight into the bathroom in the small bedroom used as Mr Sinh’s cafe.She buried her face on the cistern and retched, vomiting violently. Yvette had developed a sudden and unsettling sickness ever since she started having the dreams again.The room spun as she gasped for breath between heaves.She couldn’t tell if she was vomiting as a result of stress or the dream.“What are you doing?” Came a voice from behind her, startling violently.She pivoted gently to the direction of the voice and was surprised to see Gary staring back at her, he clearly didn’t want her at the cafe and it was apparent.“I have a morning sickness…” Yvette replied.“Are you pregnant?” “If you’re pregnant, even the more reason you should leave…”“I’m no
Last Updated : 2023-09-02My wife, my enemy! Halloumi Pasta
Fredrick pulled his front door open, expecting to see Gary with his usual mischievous grin, and as expected, Gary stepped into the house with a big grin and a stem of camellia.“Camellia for the pregnant lady…” he replied to Fredrick’s corked eyebrow.“Gary, I know you cut this from my garden outside. I planted them myself.” Fredrick riposted, chuckling in disbelief.“Alex!” Fredrick called,“Gary is so cheap.”“He cut my flowers from my garden for my wife…”“I can’t believe you, Gary!”“Awwwn! I think that is sweet” Avery swooned, blushing slightly.Gary handed the stick of fully bloomed pink camellias to her with a bow,“Thank you, Gary” Avery smiled.Fredrick was somewhat surprised and perplexed,“Are you really pleased that he brought you flowers?!” He said, sitting next to his wife.“Why not? The last time I got flowers was from Nei-Nei… “God bless her gentle soul” she and Gary chorused.“She gave me a bouquet of white roses on our first meeting and I was blown away…”Margaret t
Last Updated : 2023-09-03My wife, my enemy! The next morning, you better wait..
The morning cold of the setting winter sieved into the light night gown Avery had on.Unconsciously, instinctively. She curled into Fredrick’s arms looking for warmth.In response, Fredrick threw his body over her fragile figure, cuddling her sweetly and rubbing against her petite body.Avery’s blonde hair looked exceptionally soft as she rested on his arms, he leaned in closer to her and planted his lips on her forehead.She wriggled groggily, slightly snoring as she slept on.Fredrick smiled softly, the scent of her hair sieved into his nose, it was a mix of citrus and soft flowery scent that made an idea pop into his mind- flowers!He made a mental note to pick up a bouquet of red roses for his wife, he felt uneasy and jealous that Gary’s garden flower pleased her.Gently, he planted another kiss on her forehead, then her cheek and finally her lips.Avery writhed and blinked her eyes open, excited to see Fredrick all over her.“You’re awake already..?” She said groggily, rubbing he
Last Updated : 2023-09-03My wife, my enemy! Yes or Yes
“A delivery for Mrs Hughson!” Joe announced.Margaret hopped out of the sofa where they were seated enjoying a glass of hot chocolate and watching a good show. Avery had learnt to watch reality shows through Margaret and she found it quite intriguing. She didn’t avert her eyes from the show, she had to recount the scenes to Margaret.“There’s a delivery for Mrs Hughson…” Joe repeated.“I’ll bring it to her, is that okay?” Margaret replied.“Sure, this way”Joe led her to the waiting delivery man waiting outside the gate with a huge bouquet of red roses.“My goodness!” Margaret exclaimed, completely swept away by the sight of the flowers.“Are you Mrs Avery Hughson?” The delivery man asked.“I am Margaret, her sister. Can I sign in her place?”Avery looked around the house, Margaret had gone for too long, she was beginning to miss her TV partner. Slowly, she carried herself from the sofa and headed to the patio.“Avery!” Margaret exclaimed loudly. Avery pivoted to the direction of th
Last Updated : 2023-09-04
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My wife, my enemy! Goodbyes!
The next morning in the large mansion at White Avenue was quite a whirlwind.“Can’t you stay for a bit? Say two more weeks?” Avery sighed softly.Margaret and Adrian chuckled wryly,“I don’t want to go neither” Margaret replied.“But I have to…”“My fiancé needs me” she added, extending her arms so that Avery and Adrian would see her diamond ring.Avery rolled her eyes and pouted slightly,“You can have a fiancé and still stay here… don’t leave me!” Avery cried.Her cries were so outrightly falling on deaf ears because, as Alex emerged from the hallway with bags in hand, followed by Fredrick, Margaret leaped towards him,“Hi there, my fiancé” she squealed excitedly, hanging on her husband’s arm. Avery shook her head playfully, and gestures to her husband too.“I guess it’s just us from now on...”“I know so..” Fredrick replied.“Invite us to the wedding, if you please” he added.Alex nodded agreeably,“That definitely, you won’t miss.”Turning to Adrian, he laid his free hand on his s
My wife, my enemy! Beyond time, as long as forever exists!
EIGHT WEEKS LATERThe most expensive hotel in Greenville opened its ballroom doors to a vast number of guests trooping in. “The Right Wedding of The Hughsons” Fredrick insisted on calling their second wedding that.Of course, Alex was his Best man.“I’m delighted to be ministering at my best friend’s second wedding- to the same person, don’t get me wrong…” Gary said, taking the microphone as the MC of the occasion.Avery was beautifully dressed in the wedding gown Nei-Nei had gifted her, but this time, it was adorned with tiny diamonds, making her glow in the spotlight. Her blonde hair was straightened out and tied in a bun behind her head. Soon, the keyboardist made a procession of the most popular bride song in the world; announcing the arrival of Mrs Hughson.“Here comes the bride, here comes the bride…” The rows and expensive chairs of the ballroom filled with the richest one percent of Greenville, rose in a standing ovation of the prettiest wife ever.Avery scanned the room a
My wife, my enemy! The right way
Fredrick sighed, frustration in his voice as he scolded his brother“It baffles me that the first person you went to ask for help from is someone who abandoned you years ago.” “And Aiden will be saying those same words to Adele some time in the future if you two don’t figure yourselves out.” Noah riposted with a smirk etched on his face.Margaret chimed in her voice feeble and weary,“You’re being really annoying right now, Noah.” “You should apologize for the distress you caused everyone of us here.”Tears welled up in her eyes as she whispered, “I defended you blindly, and it hurts so much…”“No, no! Don’t cry, Mag” Noah said, wrapping his arms around his sister.“I’m sorry.” He apologized, his eyes brimming with regret.Alex, indignant, removed his hands from Margaret, replacing them with his own.“I’m sorry, please don’t cry… I love you” he whispered, gently patting her back.“You didn’t defend me blindly, you defended me rightfully.” Noah continued.“I wouldn’t dare kidnap any
My wife, my enemy! You asked to see me?
“Noah!” A voice called from behind him as he stepped into the five-star restaurant. Swiftly, he pivoted his head to the direction of the voice and came face to face with face so strangely familiar. “You asked to see me…?” “Please sit down…”Noah scanned the room suspiciously before settling at the table.“Waiter!” “No! I’d rather not…” Adrian interjected,“Why? I can’t let you watch while I eat” lovely smiled awkwardly.“Fine, I’ll take a cup of coffee. Thank you” he replied.The waiter laid a cup of espresso on the table for Noah and a glass of freshly squeezed apple juice for Lovelyn.“Thank you, Meredith” she muttered to the waitress.“How long are you planning to stay in a hotel?” Noah asked, a hint of disapproval in his tone.Lovelyn grimaced uncertainly, “Why did you want to see?”“I’ll go straight to the point. I need your help.” Noah replied.Lovelyn shifted uncomfortably on her seat, unable to contain her excitement.“I never thought this day would come” she smiled warm
My wife, my enemy! Can you hate me later?
Fredrick woke up to the sound screeching chairs and creaking doors piercing loudly into his hearing. He groaned miserably and snuggled into his sheets, unable to bring himself to witness Avery’s departure, especially after his charade last night, he had regretted announcing their divorce and end of contract at the table. He had breached their contract and if Avery wanted, she could take him to court and sue him for damages- after all, the contract was to be done and resolved confidentially, in order to protect each other from prying ears.He shuddered unbelievably as last night replayed in his mind,“Why did I do that?!” “Alex hates me, I’m sure of it” he thought aloud.Suddenly, a thunderous bang sounded on his door, jolting up from the bed instantly.The thudding persisted urgently, without as much as a pause,“Don’t break down the door, I’m coming!” He thundered, hurrying towards the door. Before he could pull the door open himself, the outsider had pushed it open and let himsel
My wife, my enemy! Who took Aiden Hughson?!
Ivy turned down the volume of the soft music on her phone to hear the approaching footsteps clearly.As Ivy strained to listen, the muffled thuds grew louder, echoing through the quiet hall way.She took a quick glance at her phone’s screen which displayed the time as 1 in the morning. It struck her as rather alarming and unexpected that at this late hour, people were not only awake, but also strolling around the neighborhood.“But this is Greenville” she told herself, shrugging it off as she turned the next page of the novel she was reading.Just then, the approaching footsteps stopped in front of her door, accompanied by a knock. Panic surged through her as she held her breath, silently praying the unknown person away. The knocking persisted, this time, a bit louder than before.With trembling hands, Ivy advanced to the door, her voice quivering with anxiety as she muttered,“Please, whoever you are, go away!”“Ivy!” Adrian replied,A rush if emotions coursed through her as she he
My wife, my enemy! Too bad, we didn’t make desserts
Avery drove into the mansion that had been her home for the past one year, her heart wrenching and aching badly at the sight of the man she loved dearly drowning himself in alcohol. Fredrick had readily signed their contract termination papers two days ago.It felt surreal their contract was really over, and she had a week to leave the mansion.As she stepped out of her car, her heart sank at the sight of him sitting absentmindedly in the garden, taking no notice of the car that drove into his compound.“Hey, Avery!” Margaret squealed, startling her from the wrenching sight she was engrossed in.“Hey Mag” Avery replied, forcing a smile.“Fredrick has been like that for days” Margaret said, observing her gaze.“Is something wrong? I’m worried, even Alex is drinking.”“I… don’t know…” Avery stuttered, her voice trembling with inexplicable emotions.She was the one leaving him, but she was the one crying, she couldn’t understand herself.“Are you okay, Avery? You don’t look good either”
My wife, my enemy! The day everything changes
Avery’s phone rang persistently, dividing her attention from the crying babies she was trying to tame.Noah walked into the house, just arriving from school, sensing the chaos in the house, he hurried to the direction of the cries where he found Avery, clutching her phone to her ear.“Can you check on them, please?” She pleaded, grimacing apologetically.Noah quickly nodded, making his way to them.“Okay, Uncle Noah is back and he wants absolute silence!” Noah exclaimed, his voice a little higher than theirs. Surprisingly, as if they understood his command, they gradually quietened.“How did you do that?!” Avery gasped in relief as she re-entered the room. “They’ve been so troublesome today.” She added.Noah turned to face her, a wide grin played on his face, beaming proudly,“Of course, they’ll listen to their uncle. It’s just how it is…” he smiled.Avery nodded sheepishly, grateful for the peace in the house.“If you don’t mind, uncle Noah, can you spend some more time with them? I
My wife, my enemy! Let your heart have what it wants
Just as Alex had advised, Adrian arrived at the cafe and it was already booming. His regular customers were already served breakfast. The idea to add more food to the menu was a good one, their sales were gradually growing by the day and Adrian gave Ivy credit for it everyday.He scanned the room desperately, looking for a red head in the crowd, his heart racing as he scanned through the bustling crowd, searching from face to face for Ivy.Amidst the chaos, he finally spotted her. She was standing near the bar, her red hair sprawled over her back as she drifted seamlessly across the room, going from one table to the other to take their order.“It was a mistake…” Adrian muttered to himself.He head been practicing the same lines on the drive down here, but as soon his gaze fell on the fiery head in the distance, the tingles of her warm lips on him shook him to nervousness.“Adrian!” A voice called from behind, snapping him out of his reverie.As he turned around, his eyes met with the
