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My wife, my enemy! Puffy white clouds, puffy hazel eyes.
No matter how he thought about it, Fredrick couldn’t stop thinking about Avery’s words. If her life had no happy memories, how then was she so happy, so optimistic, so brave. All his life, his grandmother had made sure that he lacked nothing, not even happiness, she did everything right- never yelled at him, never raised her hand, never gave a mean look, nor ever let him near anyone that could hurt him. Maybe it was because Nei-nei wanted happiness to be his daily life whilst ignoring his broken heart. He couldn’t really count those days as happy days, only as his day by day life. Whatever other children called happiness were to him another routine of life that he had to endure.Breakfasts as a family, family trips, nice meals, expensive places, experiences- these were his normal life as a kid, too normal he overlooked each one of them, counting them as a burden that had to be endured.Breakfast had long ended and their departure flight back home was in less than three hours, yet
Last Updated : 2023-08-08My wife, my enemy! Lover, fighter
Soon as Fredrick stepped out of the airport into his car, he yanked out his phone and began to check his notifications. He was surprised by the numerous calls from his Secretary, the timid young man was too shy to call him, too shy to speak up even when he called. It must have been very urgent and dire for him to have called more than once.He groaned exhaustively, deciding to go over to the office at once.Avery had gone different ways since they boarded the plane, she had requested for a sit by the window away from him. As he suspected, her actions were only affirming his guesses.He wasn’t one to call while driving, he was more concerned about getting to the office as soon as possible.Avery watched her husband take a left turn at the gate,“That is not the way home…” she muttered, her thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her phone buzzing in her purse.Whoever it was must have been trying to get to her for a while, and she certainly wasn’t in the mood to speak with anyone.Sh
Last Updated : 2023-08-09My wife, my enemy! A cup of espresso
Maybe it was something in his reassuring smile, maybe it was his words or maybe it was just her confidence in Fredrick that he would handle whatever happened, she on the other hand had her affairs to care for.As if on cue, Mr Sinh’s call came through just as she was leaving the mansion.She had contemplated on what to wear for a while- to appear as a Hughson or to be the Avery everyone knew at the Mainland. Finally, her loyalty to Fredrick won the argument. If he was going through a tough time, she didn’t want to add anymore weight to his troubles, hence she threw on a flowery gown with lacy adornments and complimented it with the silver necklace Fredrick had gifted her.She hadn’t worn the accessory since her birthday, because Margaret had no idea about it, else she would’ve made certain to carry it along with her.Avery made a quick bend into the garage at Mr Sinh’s cafe, it looked the same as before, he had made no difference in the small building except by repainting.She walked
Last Updated : 2023-08-09My wife, my enemy! Therapy
Mr Sinh breathed deeply, easing himself of apprehension,“I’m so nervous, I keep veering off course. In a nutshell, what I am saying is…”“You would like to sell the cafe to me.” Avery cut in, she had perceived his propositions from his insinuations.For a few minutes, she sat contemplating deeply about his proposition, it didn’t sound so bad, but it didn’t sound so good either.Even if she wanted to, how could she possible manage the cafe, alongside school. Primarily, even if she wanted to, could she actually afford the cafe?Mr Sinh must have noticed the distress on her face,“You can really say no, it is okay. But I promise the bank statement at the end of the month is not that bad. Besides, I will only ask for a small amount.”“How much?” Avery asked curiously.“Twenty five thousand dollars.”Avery didn’t know if that was a good deal or not, but it was certainly clear to her, she couldn’t afford the place even if she wanted to. Mr Sinh gazed at her intently, reading her facial e
Last Updated : 2023-08-10My wife, my enemy! You can laugh about my tie but don’t mess with my friend!
Avery couldn’t help the small laugh that escaped her as well, “What was he thinking? A date?” She scoffed.“Without wasting your time, I will be direct with my reason for the sudden call for attention.The conference room fell silent, the only sounds emanating from the speakers were the shutters and clicks of camera men.In a more serious tone and an authoritative voice, he continued“I have come to clear the air about any rumor you must have heard… or not heard about the structural art of the first Cultural Museum in Greenville.”“As you all know, the Hughson’s Constructions Company was in charge of erecting the structure and we want to boldly claim that we built Greenville’s Cultural Museum with our own designs, this is a blueprint of the final structure that was submitted and approved by the Government under Mayor Arthur Smith’s administration.Also present here is the complete team of Architects who handled the project, under my supervision. Please, we invite the audience to ask
Last Updated : 2023-08-10My wife, my enemy! Femme Fatale
When Alex’s message got to Margaret, it was somewhat of a good thing because it aligned with her plans for herself too.She was going to take a break and strictly focus on her Medical examinations, but she couldn’t deny the uneasiness she felt when he beat her to it.“Especially because he has no reason!” “Avery, I tell you, something is going on!”Avery paced around her bedroom, pensively trying to connect the dots.Fredrick had equally sent her a message to inform her that he won’t be coming home either.“I won’t deny that it is a bit fishy, but what if it is about work.”“You know they were on TV earlier today.”Margaret nodded agreeably but eyes darted around the room suspiciously,“It might be about work but, I have a feeling it is more than that.”“Can we stop worrying about them and start worrying about our own lives?”“We have the first examination of our Career in a few days, maybe it is a good thing that they’ve decided to be too busy for us.”“Orrrr, we can make it interes
Last Updated : 2023-08-11My wife, my enemy! Candle flames in my heart
Avery drove out of the parking lot at Bryson’s Medical school after her last exam of the semester. The last few days had been extremely difficult, having to joggle school and suppressing her feelings. She was more miserable from needing her husband than she was tired from sleepless nights, preparing for exams.Margaret’s femme fatale thing was weighing her down and she was losing it.She wanted to him to come back home, come back to her. She suspected that Fredrick would be at Alex’s, having the time of his life.She would have probably felt easy if he didn’t leave the house on bad terms with her, severally, she found herself wondering, “What if this has really severed my relationship with him? How will I get back from that?”These were the kind of questions that weighed her down heavily and the only person she could talk to was somewhere in Mainland.Without thinking, Avery made a sharp U-turn towards the Mainland,“Mr Sinh probably will have some advice for me.”In no time, Avery
Last Updated : 2023-08-11My wife, my enemy! Fingers crossed
Avery sat still with her fingers crossed, silently praying that Fredrick’s sarcastic comments would be followed by actual help.“How then do you expect to do business?” His voice hinted a mix of amusement and excitement.“I…didn’t think that too far ahead?” Avery stuttered.“Then what were you considering as your criteria for buying the business?”“Mr Sinh is a very good friend.He is relocating to India to settle down with his long time lover and he needs financial help…”Fredrick burst into a ripple of hearty laughter, interrupting her rambles,“So, you’re not buying the Cafe considering its business value, you’re buying it because you want to help him.”“I have never heard a business pitch this convincing before.”“I’m quite impressed Avery Hughson.” Fredrick said sarcastically, his voice bore the excitement of his sarcasm, upholding the amusement that glinted in his expression.Flushed with embarrassment, Avery dropped her gaze to the floor. When she ran over to her husband, she
Last Updated : 2023-08-12
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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
