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My wife, my enemy! if there’s a catch, there’s a weakness
For every minute Avery spent at the Mainland, Fredrick’s apprehension grew even stronger.He kept dialing her number praying silently that she was safe.Unexpectedly, Noah bolted from the garage to the garden where Fredrick had been sitting impatiently.“Fredrick!” He exclaimed.“I got them on the phone.” “Them?” He asked, with eyes widened in relief.Noah handed the phone over to him.“Hello…” Fredrick began, crossing his fingers and eagerly expecting a familiar voice to respond.“Fredrick, I think we are being followed.”“Someone is following us!” The girls exclaimed in despair.For a moment, Fredrick’s went completely blank, he didn’t know what to do or what to say.Noah grabbed the phone from him, “Margaret, can you read the numbers on the license plate? Is the number visible enough?” Fredrick glanced at his brother, he seemed to know what he was doing.“2”“2…”I can hear you, Margaret!Just read it in one go. You might not have much time left.”“What do you mean?!” Avery excl
Last Updated : 2023-08-21My wife, my enemy! Tomorrow is not promised
To be impatient was Avery’s weakness, Fredrick had only just observed.But he couldn’t deny the fact that Adrian was hiding something. He looked like it, he wasn’t giving accurate replies to any of her questions. He looked like he had been threatened not to say anything about the incident.Fredrick wished Alex was with him, he needed him.“Where is Alex?” Margaret asked, as if she had read Fredrick’s mind.“He will be here shortly, I hope.”Avery was tired of coercing her brother to say the truth, she gently went to him and said,“You must talk to the lawyer when he gets here.”“Lawyer?!” Adrian exclaimed, he looked quite startled and confused.“Why do we need a lawyer?” “Why shouldn’t we, Adrian? You went missing for a week and we only just found out this morning.” Avery yelled.“Where were you? Who took you?What did they do to you?These are questions I need answers to and you’re not yielding.” She continued.“I think you’re too hard on him, Avery.”“If he claims he left on his
Last Updated : 2023-08-22My wife, my enemy! The universe planned it all out!
“I fear Avery is in danger.” Fredrick said, his voice cracking with genuine concern.He was scared for her and his baby more than he cared about Mr Jonah Jonah’s threat to take over his company.Noah jolted from his seat and paced around the room, he was concerned for Fredrick and he wanted to help.It suddenly seemed to him that the universe had planned this meeting so he could offer assistance in the little way he could.He went from left to right, scratching his head restlessly,“Can you stop pacing around? I can’t think!” Gary riposted.“Stop yelling, I’m trying to think” Alex countered him.“Bunch of children!” Fredrick scoffed. The room fell back to its initial ambiance, quiet and still.“Avery is not in danger, you are.” Gary said, his face was covered with an expression that meant business. His gaze was towards Alex as he spoke.“What do you mean?” Alex asked.“To be honest, I didn’t know you were married until Alex told me and I’m suspecting it’s the same for anyone who hasn
Last Updated : 2023-08-23My wife, my enemy! Look out, Mr Jonah. You’re about to be swallowed!
Fredrick, Avery, Margaret and Adrian stared blankly at Alex, Noah and Gary.The lot of them had no idea what Alex and Gary were calling a “crazy idea”.The last thing they had heard from Noah was a suggestion for Fredrick to bequeath his wealth to a trusted source.“What are you talking about, Alex? I’m confused.” Fredrick said.Avery’s stomach had been growling for a while amidst the ruckus.She considered waiting until the family had figured out a way to stop Mr Jonah Jonah, but the idea of starving the fetus inside her made her uneasy. Being an expecting mother had its perks, maybe this was one of them. She was uncontrollably hungry, her grumbling stomach was increasingly becoming more of an upset, affecting her mood.Her face contorted into a frown that had Fredrick worried as he landed his gaze on her.“Avery…” he called.Avery didn’t bulge, she was staring blankly at the large bowl of food in front of them.“Avery!” Margaret softly called, shaking her from her daze.“What is it?
Last Updated : 2023-08-24My wife, my enemy! Til dinner, love.
The next few days was a blur.Margaret and Avery were admonished to stay home, while the men went about their everyday lives, putting things in place and preparing for Mr Jonah Jonah’s reveal.Their plan was clear and definite.Attorney Alexander Clinton had began to make all legal moves to transfer his client’s wealth to his son.Gary had taken a break from Greenville, he had traveled to Sydney for a potential business investment.Adrian and Noah were saddled with the responsibility to keep Mr Sinh’s cafe running.They spent the nights learning to brew coffee, and the morning to serve them.Margaret and Avery spent the day enjoying the bliss of the mansion together while the men were away.Fredrick had been more relieved knowing that his wife was safe at home, but his mind was not at rest when he thought about Alex being Mr Jonah Jonah’s first target.He had been trying to convince Alex to move in to the mansion temporarily until he was handled but Alex was adamant without making his
Last Updated : 2023-08-25My wife, my enemy! Time heals all wounds, doesn’t it?
Margaret had overtaken the kitchen affairs in the house, she cooked better than all of them and she enjoyed it but Avery could not choose who was better between she and Fredrick. He made the most sumptuous meals, at least from the few times he cooked, Margaret fought to defend her skills indignantly, “My cooking is superb. Your husband only really comes close.” She rolled her eyes as she poured spaghetti into a boiling pot.“I think he’s better.” Avery teased her.“Or maybe you were just too in love to notice. Love can overwhelm your sense of taste” Margaret scoffedAvery laughed heartily, enjoying their little squabbles.“Are you saying your food is tasteless to Alex too?”Margaret blushed softly, her reddened face smile turned into a soft smile,“I don’t love him!” She exclaimed softly.“Oh you do. You’re glowing with so much love.” Avery continued teasing her. “Have you told him?” “Huh? It is not that serious!” Margaret riposted, blushing.“If you love him, just say it. It migh
Last Updated : 2023-08-26My wife, my enemy! Chords of rationality.
“I’m offended by your comment, Margaret. Do a little more thinking for Christ’s sakes. Your boyfriend is a Lawyer!” Gary exclaimed.“If Mr Jonah Jonah is wanted in Australia and he is in Greenville stirring trouble, what would be the easiest thing to do?” Alex broke it down for her but she still didn’t get it.“How can you catch someone who has not even revealed himself to you?” She protested.“By drawing him out” Noah replied.“Exactly. Noah, I might kiss you. Don’t look at me right now!” Gary squealed, shuddering as he spoke.“Mr Jonah Jonah is demanding Fredrick’s signature on some signed documents, isn’t he? We can use that against him.” Alex continued.Gradually, Margaret began to understand why he was so excited.Avery heaved in relief.“I think that’s the best news I’ve received in a while”“Let’s get to work, how can we help?” Noah asked, gazing at Gary for further details.Gary blinked intently, “What do you mean?”“I’ve done my part, the rest is up to you.” He gulped down
Last Updated : 2023-08-27My 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 : 2023-08-30
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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
