“And your return gift is ready," Myra replied with excitement that confused Abram, who could help look at his beaming wife from head to toe.
Unfazed by the lack of any change in her, he marched towards her with his burning desire. grabbing her by her waist and said, “I know you are always ready for me, baby,"
Before Myra could grasp or react, he pulled her closer and smashed his lips over her parted ones. Taken aback at first, she melted with the kiss but soon, she was brought to her senses when her hands holding the gift trembled. The more she tried to pull away and talk, the more he deepened the kiss. Reading her intent to break the kiss, he grabbed the nape of her neck and entered his tongue into her. It was only when Myra bit his lips did he break the kiss in surprise.
When Abram went out, Myra sprinted into action and immediately locked the door. She went back to the closet and retrieved the box. Her fingers acted on her own, and she found herself opening the lid against her nagging conscience. She inhaled deeply when she found the pictures and the messages still intact. To her horror, the empty packet of condoms used that night was still enclosed in the last box. “He still kept it with him; why?" she asked no one. “Maybe by mistake, it was left behind. What was I even thinking that He had kept it as a souvenir?" she mentally slapped herself for letting a mere memory cloud her rationality. Keeping the box back in its place, Myra pulled the clothes out that Abram got for her. Pink! “He thinks buying clothes in my favorite color will make him win. Keep dreaming," she said, caressing the soft cloth. When she came out of the room, she found Abram sipping his tea while scrolling through his phone. Hearing her footste
Oh baby, baby, how was I supposed to know.That something wasn't right here?Oh baby, baby, I shouldn't have let you go.And now you're out of sight, yeah.Show me how to want it to be.Tell me, baby, 'cause I need to know now, oh because.My loneliness is killing me (and I).I must confess I still believe (still believe).When I'm not with you, I lose my mind.Give me a sign.Hit me, baby, one more time.
It was already afternoon, but Myra’s mind was restless, recollecting Elijah’s hurtful expression. She knew what she said to him was harsh, and instead of helping him convince Sharon, she ended up hurting him. He was his rational voice and had always looked out for the best for her, and she vented Abram’s frustration on him for no apparent reason. True, he shouldn’t have left her alone with Abram, but Elijah didn't do anything without a concrete reason.She was brought out of her trance when a housekeeper said, “Ma’am, your fruit salad."“But I didn’t ask for it," she replied, glancing at the bowl.Maybe Sharon ordered for me, she thought, and as if on cue, at that moment, her phone rang, displaying Abram&rsquo
“Did you just say us?" Sharon asked with a raised eyebrow surprising Myra at her own words.Since they chose the corner table away from the crowd, their conversation was private from the rest of the crowd.“No..no, I mean," Myra stammered, gaping at her friend.“Myra, it’s okay! I understand. I am always there with you whatever you decide," Sharon comforted, patting her palm.“No, you don’t understand." Myra let out a groan in frustration, slumping in her place.“I don’t understand anything nowadays," she murmured, raking her hair.Shar
It happened in those few seconds. A strong gust of wind scattered her hair, yet Myra stood frozen in her spot, looking at the car, which was just a few meters away from her. Her mind was screaming at her to move, but the sight of a fast car that was about to hit her at any moment glued her to her place. Although her body went numb with the shock, her senses were hyperactive. She could hear Sharon’s incessant scream calling her name. She could see the shock on her face, and the numerous gasps let out by the crowd. The car would hit her any second, and then it would be her end.Myra closed her eyes in fear, praying to the supreme one for the miracle. A second later, as if she resigned to meet her end, her prayers turned into seeking forgiveness for all she did in the world. She wished if she got another chance, she would let all bygones be bygone and live her life without any resentment. She wished she would give her child the best of life if only she could miraculously survive the cra
Abram was pacing in the corridor pondering over the cryptic message he had received. He couldn’t even enjoy his intimate moments with Myra with her lowering her guards, and now a new problem was hovering over his head. Who was it? Why would they want to hurt Myra? he was thinking while gazing at nothing in particular.To save Myra, he threw himself over her, doing which his forearm was hit by the car’s side mirror, causing the bleeding. The news about their near-death encounter spread across the office, and they were immediately taken to the nearby hospital. Ronan, I need to talk to him. It's been a long time since he updated me on the task I entrusted him, he thought. He was still thinking of calling him when his chain of thoughts was interrupted by the buzzing of his phone. The moment he checked his phone, there was another message.You will pay for your mistake.However, his breathing halted when the following message was Myra’s picture taken at the same hospital they were still
“How could you do that to me?" Myra whispered in a low voice, tears dropping one after the other.“I know I hurt you badly. A simple apology can’t wash away the pain and suffering I made you go through." Abram let out what he wanted to tell her since the day he learned the truth but was a coward to not acknowledge her presence.“I was not there when you needed me."“I was an asshole to you when you only gave love to me."“I was a dick to call you names I shouldn’t have called."“I know I can’t bring back your 2 years.”“I know I can’t erase the horrible nights you spend crying.”“Words can never heal your heartache."“But I want to be around our child’s life, around your life. I don’t expect you to forgive me or love me like you used to."“But please don’t leave me. I can not live without you around me."“Since the day I came back, I tried to stay away from you as much as possible, but I failed every time."“It’s like you are my breath, heartbeat, soul. The days you didn’t come to the
"Dad, I—" Myra was interrupted when Rayan snapped at her, "Don't talk till I am finished."This was the first time her father spoke to her in that tone, and this sole realization was enough for tears to well up in her eyes."You didn't bother to inform your parents that you are staying with that man.""You, you—" Rayan found it difficult to control his fury."Dad, I—" she wanted to clarify as she couldn’t stand the disappointment in her father's voice. She flinched when Rayan replied, "shut up, just shut up."Abram notices she clenched the phone tight and could not stand on her weak legs. He immediately made her sit on the bed, and no matter how much she resisted, he put the phone on speaker."You were always my filial child, but I was brought to reality when in the morning I got a call from a neighbor when they couldn’t find you in the apartment anymore.""If not for them, I wouldn’t have known how my dutiful daughter let her ex-husband inside my house and didn’t bother to inform he
“No, it’s perfect,” Myra said, both oblivious that they were still holding their hands while looking into each other’s eyes with love. However, their moment was broken when a nurse came in carrying their son Amayr, and the room was filled with his whimpers. Myra couldn’t believe a few hours ago, she was still carrying her baby, and now she could hold him. Her chin wobbles overwhelmed with emotions. Abram went behind Myra, supported her back over his body, and gestured to the nurse to bring their child. Myra could see his pink fist poking out of the cover while whimpering in annoyance. She smiled widely and let out a giggle, making her welled eyes start trailing. Her breath hitched in her throat, and she started crying, seeing her innocent son staring at her with curiosity. “He got your eyes,” she whispered barely audibly. “But he looks exactly like you,” he rubbed her back to calm her. She was shivering with rising sentiments for her child, and his warmth proved to relax her tensed
Myra stood frozen in her place even when Elijah lay unconscious on the floor. Pain, anger, frustration, and every emotion rushed through her. She didn’t know what would happen to her or how she would deal with the aftermath of going through so much, but she couldn’t care less. She was done with being the damsel, with people breaking her trust. At that point, something snapped inside her. She was so overwhelmed that she didn’t realize the absence of her baby kicking inside her and a bubbling pain rushing through her spine. She didn’t even notice Daniel coming closer and untying her hands. She didn’t hear him talking to her rapidly. All she could feel was a sudden wave of pain passing through her back and abdomen. A heart-wrecking scream left her mouth as her body gave up, resisting the ripples of pain across her body. For a moment, the surroundings went blank for her; the only sound she could hear was her accelerating heartbeat. She knew she would hit the ground at any moment, but two
“You still haven’t answered. Why did you do all this?” Abram asked, clenching his jaw.“Baby, care to explain how he learned about you staying here?” Instead of replying to Abram’s question, Elijah grazed his lips over her neck in a deliberately slow move.Myra’s chest heaved in dread recollecting his earlier warning. After staying with him for three months and seeing craze in his eyes for her, she was aware of where her silence would land her and Abram.“I…..I.. don’t…” she shook her head when as a warning, he bit her shoulder before he interrupted her, “doesn’t matter now.”Abram couldn’t help opening his eyes at her wince and yell, “Stop fucking touching her!”“Oh, but I have been doing more than touching Myra for the last three months. Isn’t it, baby?” Myra wanted to refute it, but she couldn’t deny it. And even if she wants to prove her innocence, why would she do it in the first place? Wasn’t her image worse than a whore in Abram’s eyes? Wasn’t she just a toy for him to play wi
If Zara’s betrayal was a hit to him, it was nothing compared to the betrayal he felt seeing the person in front of him. Of all the people, he never expected him to be the culprit. “Weren’t you coming back on the next flight?” Abram asked, turning around and facing him.“Indeed I was. I was about to leave, but my motion sensor alerted me of your arrival,” he replied.Green orbs against black ones.“Why Elijah?” Abram strides towards him even though Ronan warns him to take cover.“What’s the hurry? Let me first welcome you properly. If my mother was alive, she would have beaten me to death for my lack of manners,” he chuckled dryly.“You can ask your friend to come out too. I am not armed. I am a peace-loving person,” he laughed over his joke.Ronan cursed Abram and pointed the gun at Elijah, who immediately raised his hand in surrender. “I am at your mercy, Sir; you can check me if you want,” the plastered smile never leaves his face. Zara was still kneeling beside him, not making ey
“Would you not invite us inside Zara?” Abram asked with a wicked smile.The fear and the hesitation on her face were enough to concrete his suspicion of her. When she didn’t reply, he barged in with force making her stumble back, followed by Ronan, who secured the exit. “What…how…do you know this place?” she stuttered, gaping at how her escape was blocked by a stranger.“The same way you came to know I was hospitalized. Funny, Dad told me it was you who called him that day and not the other way around,” as soon as he said, her face blanched.“Y-yes…I….c-came back that day and…a-and wanted to check about Ruby aunty,” she stammered with shallow breathing.“Oh, I forgot to mention, Mom is awake now, and she was asking about you,” he said, plopping on the couch and spreading his arms on the backrest.As he anticipated, she went rigid and gaped at him. “Zara, are you not happy hearing about Mom?” he asked gently, gauging her reaction.“I-I….am h-happy,” she forced a smile but was unsucce
While Sharon was moved to a normal ward, Abram requested Daniel to be with her while he checked on his father. For an hour, both father and son stood outside the operating room, waiting for it to end.As soon as the light above the OT’s door turned off, their stances went alert. “Congratulations, your wife is out of the coma. Everything went well, but we have sedated her for recovery,” Dr. James announced, removing his mask.“Out of coma?” Noah asked dumbfounded“Yes, Mr. Aly. Earlier, when her body went into shock, it was a reaction to the treatment, but still, we have to remove the clot to avoid future complications. Didn’t I say miracles happen?” he smiled, patting Noah’s shoulders.“We will move her into the ward soon. By the way, who is Zara? The patient was crying whiile calling her name.”The moment Abram heard the doctor, the missed piece finally was put in its right place. The surrounding blurred around him and his eyes flashed with determination. Inside Sharon’s ward:“Zar
"You are lying," Abram's rasped voice was heard.Daniel cracked up the next second and rested his head over his palm with his elbow supporting he looked at Abram with amusement."Let me guess, she told you that I left her? And what was your excuse to divorce Myra? I told Myra about Zara, but she trusted you. She defended you and said you never looked at Zara like that. With the news of her pregnancy, she thought all the misunderstanding would be cleared," he snarled at Abram."You knew?" he gaped at his friend."That was the surprise she was planning for you. I was helping her out. Isn't it interesting? You both divorce your partners at the same time." he added and noticed Abram's expression change instantly."I was made to believe Myra was having an affair with you, and she was carrying your child," when Daniel heard him, he froze, and the next second, fury took over him before he lunged at Abram. He pulled Abram by his collar and punched him one after the other."You bastard, is tha
Who said death comes only once? For the entire night, Abram felt his body being ripped and torn bit by bit. he felt the wait for the next morning was more excruciating than death. With every passing second, he was driven to the edge. Never in his scariest dream did he think a day would come where he would suffer more misery than death just by waiting for the next morning.Ronan assured him by morning that he would come up with a lead since they could trace the ambulance and get hold of the driver. He wanted to talk to someone, someone to share his pain, but whom could he approach. Elijah and Sharon finally started to live together; he couldn’t disturb them, and what was he supposed to say to them? A covered pregnant woman asked for help, and the only connection was the endearment he used to call Myra with.It was not the first time he hallucinated seeing Myra and searched for her like a madman. One such incident happened when Sharon was with him, who was aware of his madness yet didn
The day Myra heard the truth from hiding, she was dragged to the mansion and imprisoned. The intensity of the shock and fear of being unable to escape him made her quiver in despair. When she couldn’t take it anymore, she chose to end her life rather than let him touch her with his evil intention. But when her captor reminded her of the baby, she stopped, thinking about her child. For her, her child was everything, her solace to every pain she endured in life or to the darkness she was held in.She slowly rises from the floor and freshens up, knowing well if she was late, even for one second, he would enter the bathroom. He was already placing the breakfast on the table by the time she was out. At the sound of the door opening, he turned around and glanced at her from head to toe.“I sometimes feel envious of my clothes. At least it has a chance to touch your bare skin while I’m bounded by my promise,” he said with a gentle smile as if he didn’t just eye rape her and instead gave a co