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My wife, my enemy! Early morning ruckus!
Adrian paced the four corners of the large room he now occupied in Fredrick’s mansion. He was trying to make sense of the sixteen messages Heather Sterling had sent him.They all said the same thing.“This is Heather Sterling from Professor Jac’s Conference…”“Is it a glitch on her computer?What does she want with me? And why am I nervous?”“Why are you nervous, Adrian? Over a text message?”“Hah!” He exhaled, gently walk back to the cozy bed that called out to him.Suddenly, his iPhone rang again. It was a FaceTime!“FaceTime?!” Adrian exclaimed.“FaceTime! FaceTime!” He chanted running around the room, looking for a cool T-shirt. He threw on the T-shirt and completely forgot to check his reflection on the mirror before answering the phone.“Hi…” he blurted. The screen cleared up, revealing Heather’s cute face.“Ohmygod! Ohmygod! Act cool” Adrian silently sang, amidst stifled breath.“Hi, I’m sorry. Is this okay? You weren’t replying your messages and I was too excited to wait. I h
Last Updated : 2023-09-12My wife, my enemy! Family Drama: Adrian has a crush!
“Your pride is still intact, stop being dramatic!” Gary retorted.Alex lightly punched him under the table, “he’s eighteen, allow him!” he mouthed.“How pretty is this girl?” Noah started.Adrian raised his head from the table, and tried to replay the FaceTime.“I can’t say how pretty, I didn’t think to rate it at the time…” he replied earnestly.“Oh, come on!” Gary exclaimed.“What?” Adrian panicked.“You’re about to be termed a dork!” He teased.“Is that a bad thing?” Avery asked, corking her eyebrow. “Well, it’s a not a bad thing if you want to remain just friends with her.” Noah chipped in.“My god, Noah!”“Stop it” Margaret exclaimed.“Women don’t know some of these things, but Adrian is eighteen and he has four men in the house. He needs this lesson, would you rather he learnt it the hard way?” Gary riposted.Avery and Margaret exchanged knowing glances at each other. Gary was right, Adrian was fast outgrowing his teenage years, he needed to ask some questions freely. All she c
Last Updated : 2023-09-13My wife, my enemy! It meant nothing…
“Adrian, you’re going to be late!” Avery exclaimed.“Don’t worry about it, you can never be too late. You don’t want to look desperate.” Gary retorted.Margaret giggled softly, clinging to Alex’s arms as they laid on the sofa watching Adrian prepare for his first date, that he refused to admit that it was a date.“I’m ready” Adrian announced.“Bye guys”“Do I look good?” He asked, jiggling his car keys in the air.“show off” Gary scoffed.“Go tell her you have two billionaire uncles…” Alex charged.“Don’t do that, women hate that.” Avery and Margaret chorused.“Alright, that’s enough lesson, go get her…” Fredrick exclaimed, sending him away.Adrian pulled the door open, leaving them in the house. Each one reliving the memories of their first dates.“Does anyone want to talk about their first ever dates?”“God no!” They all chorused, each person dispersing to their rooms.“Wait, wait!” Noah exclaimed.“My brother was gonna tell us about something before Adrian came in…”“Yes, I remembe
Last Updated : 2023-09-13My wife, my enemy! Time will tell it’s tale.
“I swear it, I didn’t mean to hurt you… it was just a reflex question. I didn’t mean to bring up your past or anything.” Gary spluttered nervously. He didn’t know what to do next. The fact that Fredrick and Alex remained quiet, minutes after Avery walked out made even more anxious.“Be angry, yell at me. Send me out of your house or something. Do anything but this silence…” “I don’t know what to say…” Alex muttered. He was apparently shocked, staring blankly into the air.“I don’t think I want to be here anymore.” Margaret said, jolting from Alex’s arms.“Babe…” Alex pleaded.“Alex, don’t!” She said sternly.Turning to Fredrick, she approached him with a fixated glare and said, “If you care about her, go out there and fix this. Gary did you a favor by bringing it up now. There’s no need to make him feel any worse than he already does.”“There’s no need for you to apologize to your brothers, they had it coming. Both of them…” Margaret turned to Gary, who had gotten pale and petrified
Last Updated : 2023-09-14My wife, my enemy! Be careful, A.D got moves!!
“Aunty Marg!” Adrian exclaimed. He was obviously in high spirits, beaming brightly and all.“Your date went well, I suppose…” “Huh” Adrian groaned,“It wasn’t a date. It didn’t go too well.”“Margaret, don’t ruin it for us. Everyone gather around for dinner!” Avery exclaimed from inside.“Dinner by after 10pm? What’s going on in this house?!” Gary complained.“You can decide not to eat it. Stop nagging, Gary.” Alex retorted.“But to the dining table now. This is important for him.” He said in a cooler but stern tone.“I didn’t say I won’t be there”“And done be mean to Avery.” Alex said in a hushed tone.“I’m not being mean!” Gary cried.Fredrick walked in and his friends hushed, Alex was reading his face instead, staring intently at him.“What is with you, Alexander?” Fredrick asked, feeling uncomfortable with his stern stare.“I’m checking for bruises, nail scratches especially, that’s what I find in most husbands who come to file for a divorce.”“He’s a lawyer to the teeth, how pa
Last Updated : 2023-09-14My wife, my enemy! Their first snowfall…
The dinner table in Nei-Nei’s chateau still held a feel of her. The joys and lively chatters that coursed through the walls of the house triggered Fredrick’s memories of that night he visited Nei-Nei unexpectedly, around this time of the night and found Avery and Adrian here. It felt weirdly strange to see his grandma feel so at ease with Avery and Adrian whom she had just met. He often wondered if being close to the time of her death made her become more welcoming or maybe Avery and Adrian just had that magical beacon that endeared them to everyone.“Yes, maybe, just maybe it is something about them” Fredrick muttered. His eyes wandered around the room, scanning each face and each expression, each person had finished their glass of juice except ….“Alex” he sighed.Alex was withdrawn, more withdrawn than he had ever noticed. His expressions worried him, and with every passing moment, he became even more antsy. It was even more disturbing that Margaret had no clue that he was goin
Last Updated : 2023-09-15My wife, my enemy! Long faces, longer spoon.
Margaret got out of bed, her footsteps echoing through the quiet house. She threw on a hoodie over her heavy pajamas pant and made her way to the kitchen. “Eventually they’ll all wake up…” she muttered to herself, watching the beautiful snow flakes of the morning shower down lazily. Her mind wandered off to the ugly night that had given way to the beauty of this morning.Alex would not tell her what was happening between them, unexpectedly, the kettle hissed and sputtered to life.“Tea for two, please. I’m freezing” Gary said, in a not so usual tone.“Under the weather?” Margaret asked, sensing his gray mood. “Nope” Gary shook his head. “I’m okay.”Margaret poured the hot water into two cups of herbal mix and handed one to Gary.“Are we out of coffee?” He asked, seeing the green color of the cup.“It’s too early for coffee, besides it’s winter. It’s advisable to drink medicinal tea.”“Coffee is medicine for me…” Gary said, almost irritated, dumping the cup on the table.“Don’t pa
Last Updated : 2023-09-15My wife, my enemy! Bruises hurt more in winter
“Winter!” Adrian exclaimed.“We will have more customers, I’m positive” This was his second attempt to start a conversation with Gary but he wouldn’t budge. He had insisted on brewing coffee today while Adrian did the serving. It was obvious that he was trying to avoid communicating with anyone but Adrian couldn’t just sit still watching him gray out with the weather. Truly, as calculated, it was barely noon but he had recorded a high amount of sales, but even the numbers didn’t excite Gary, neither did the constant inflow of customers. Adrian thought it wise to keep his comments to himself, observing his demeanor.“Winter is indeed cold…” he sighed, in sync with his phone buzzing in his pocket.He fumbled his pockets for his phone,“Heather!” Adrian exclaimed, scurrying over to the counter.“Can I borrow your AirPods, Gary?” “Sure” Gary nodded, handing over the case to him.Adrian nervously struggled to connect the AirPods with his phone, “Sh*t!” He cussed, “What is it?” Gary
Last Updated : 2023-09-16
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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
