MARCUS
If I knew last night that today was going to be like this, I would have made better choices, done things differently and treated my wife better. In fact, I would redo the whole seven months if I could. I didn’t know how badly I have been treating my wife until she cried a few minutes ago while telling me all that I have done to her.
Nick was right, I was not better than he was. I think I might even be worse. What kind of husband did the kind of shit I did? A bad one if you asked me. it hurt me to see her crying painfully like that. it hurt even more learning that she was not the mother of the baby I made her miserable for.
I wished I could read minds and know what she was thinking. If she was willing to raise Sandra’s baby with me. it’s selfish, I know but what can a man do? I am deeply in love with my wife, and I don’t want to lose her. I might not have slept with Sandra and gotten her pregnant, but she was still
MARCUSI ran out of the hospital with Ethan following behind. I was like a crazy man outside looking around as if I was going to see her. “Come on, I will drive.” I didn’t know where he was driving me, I just followed, soon we were on the road heading towards Luke’s house. “Do you want to tell me what happened?”I didn’t know where to start, people like me turn to take things for granted thinking that they would always be there. I took my wife for granted thinking that she would never leave, that she would always be there and put up with my shit. I forgot that she was human too and had feelings. I put her through hell, and she stood by me.Yet, I didn’t even notice how hurt she was by my actions. “We are here.” I pushed the door open and rushed out. The house was dark indicating that there was no one in there. But still, I pounded on that door hoping for a miracle but nothing. “There is no one there.” Ethan stated the obvious, I wished I could take my anger out on him.Punch him a few
OLIVIAHaving my son with me, made me a little better. It got me angry at the same time. I lost months with him and for what? nothing. I made sacrifices for my marriage and what did I get in return? Nothing. I didn’t think it was fair at all. Investing in something and getting nothing in return. As much as I have a good man by my side.It didn’t help that he neglected me, that he pushed me aside and focused on that woman. I get that the child is his, but he didn’t know at the time. My complaints fell on deaf ears. My husband, who was once attentive turned into a blind and deaf man. Who could not see that pain I was feeling from the way he was behaving.He did not see how much strain I was taking, and he did not hear my complaints. He basically turned a blind eye to everything to do with me. the accident was the last straw. He could have checked on me, came and told me as soon as he found out so we can see what to do.He didn’t do that, instead, he behaved like Nick Jones only caring a
MARCUSI didn’t want to go back to the hospital, not until I found my wife and have spoken to her. I couldn’t just lose her too carelessly like that. I needed her now more than ever, she was my reason for waking up in the morning, the reason I look strong to everyone out there. She made me feel that way just because she was there to catch me when I would fall.When the exhaustion hit, when all hope is gone, when nothing seemed to make sense. She was there with me and for me. she lifted me up, gave me strength and continued to cheer me on. I was who I was because I had her. she made sense of my world because she is my world.People say something like this a lot, ‘I am nothing without you,’ then turn around and do something else. Some might even say I was exactly the same for what I did to my wife. But what no one understood was the fact that I got to do all that because I had a rock by myside.I really had and was nothing without her. “I am sure you are blaming yourself right now, aski
MARCUSI thought we were going to the hospital to see my daughter, but Nick led me to the psych ward where Sandra was. I didn’t know what he hoped to achieve by doing that, I didn’t think seeing her was going to change anything. Yes, I have not made the decision on what I was going to do with her. she hurt my wife, and I swore to protect her.But did she hurt her more than I did, or was what she did to her more than what I did? We both hurt Olivia and yes. She has hurt her more than anyone could ever imagine. My wife and I were in this predicament because of what she did in the past. But did she deserve to die? I didn’t think Olivia would want that.Knowing her, she only wanted the woman out of her life not for her to die. When we got there, they opened for us and Nick led the way to Sandra’s ward. Inside we found her sitting by the window looking out. She might have looked out of it, but she was still a beautiful woman.I had no doubt my daughter was going to have good features. “San
NICKI knew he was not going to be a good guy for long with Sandra, no one ever is. The woman had a way of making one so angry that they want to kill her with their bare hands. She did the same to me and to Luke. She was good at it. I didn’t know why she was not dead yet.I watched as Marcus choked her, I was sure he was not in his right mind, he was so angry that he found himself doing that. I did it as well, I know the feeling. I walked out and went to find her doctor. I knocked once in his office and let myself in.“Mr Jones, how can I help you?”“Remember what I asked you to prepare for me?” he nodded. “I need it now.” he looked shocked that I asked for it. what did he think it was for? “Are you sure about this?” I nodded, he hesitated but went ahead and opened his locked cabinet and took it out then handed it to me.I took it and shoved it in my pocket then walked out. When I got back to the ward, Marcus had stopped choking Sandra and was now standing by the door while she coughe
NICKI felt lighter after leaving that room, like a weight had been lifted and in a way it had. There was no more Sandra to worry about, no more looking over my shoulder, no more wondering what she is planning or what she would do next. All those worries were now gone. I felt like a new man, like I was born again and given another chance at life.Another chance to redeem myself, a chance to make things right and getting rid of Sandra was the first step towards achieving that. Call me cruel but the bible says, ‘God helps those who help themselves. Olivia, me and God forbid Marcus. Have been waiting for some miracle from above.Praying to God that Sandra changes, but no miracle came, instead, the she devil hurt us even more. Well, I guess I was not different from her after all. Maybe I was worse than she was, I mean she never killed anyone at least not that I knew of, but I did. I killed her, I could not stand to see those close to me suffer anymore.Even the moron who took everything f
OLIVIAThe Maldives was a beautiful place, serene. Nothing or no place could compare to it. being there felt like paradise. I felt free, not once did I think about my husband, I had everything and everyone who meant something to me by my side. Marcus was busy with his daughter, the most important person in his life.I limped to the balcony and closed my eyes feeling the sea breeze gently caressing my face. I inhaled deeply smiling as I did so. I should have gone there sooner. “I know Nick, but I will not tell you where we are and don’t try to look into it because you will be killed or detained until I come back.” I didn’t want to be hearing anything about the people back there.Luke was on the balcony as well taking a call, I didn’t notice him at first until he spoke. “I don’t care about that, this time, I am thinking only about my daughter, what you and Marcus want is none of my business. Don’t ca
MARCUSWe now knew that Olivia was with Luke. But the man was not budging, he was not picking up my calls either. He only picked up when Nick called but only to tell him to not look for them. I didn’t know what he expected us to do. But he knew very well that we wouldn’t sit on our hands and do nothing.Ethan for starters now looked like a caveman in just four days of them being gone. The man didn’t sleep, he was busy with whatever sites he was busy with to try and locate them. I have tried to call Olivia many times, but her number was not in service anymore. My wife hated me so much that she didn’t even want to talk to me.“Send Luke a picture of this man, ask him to at least take him out of his misery. He won’t tell us any way even if he knew where they were. This is a man who kept the fact that Samuel was your son, twice. He can be trusted.” Nick glanced at Ethan.“I think we became frien
NICKOthers might have thought I was cruel, but I wasn’t. Marcus needed to understand that Olivia wouldn’t stay where she wasn’t loved or appreciated. I knew that better than anyone. I had lost her once, granted, the mistakes I made were huge and unforgivable. But now, Olivia wasn’t alone. She had Luke, her father. And he would never let her be mistreated again.Luke might have liked us, but when it came to his daughter, the man was ruthless. I had seen it with my own eyes. That’s why I had to remind Marcus that winning Olivia back might not happen. I wasn’t trying to discourage him, but I wanted him to be aware of the reality of the situation.If they managed to get back together, I would be happy for them. That would mean we could all come back home. If not, Olivia might never return to New Village, and Marcus would have to travel to see his daughter. Not only that, but he would also have to watch that other guy love the wife he lost, and that was going to eat him alive. It drove me
MARCUSI was stunned when a nurse came in and told me I had a call from my wife. Even Nick, who was still barely conscious, opened his eyes to glance at the nurse. I just shrugged and followed her out, not thinking for a second that it would actually be Olivia on the other end. She wanted her baby with her. There was no way to describe the joy I felt—it was like everything else in the world faded away in that moment.Even when she cut the call after I begged her not to leave me, my smile didn’t fade. I was over the moon. She had read my letter, and she was willing to be a mother to our daughter. I had truly hit the jackpot when I married her. God, how I wished I could be with them right now, making it up to her for all the pain I caused.Olivia was more than just a good woman and a wonderful wife. I was starting to believe she was an angel in human form. No human could possibly be that good. We were all flawed, but not her—she had a heart of gold.“I take it that really was Olivia on
OLIVIA“I am guessing that is your husband.” Xander said the moment he saw me. I was going to Ethan’s room to get Samuel for dinner and met him on the corridor. “It’s a long story.” He nodded, “He is very possessive of you, I see. As he should be, a woman like you is… I won’t cross the line.” I wanted to laugh.He looked bothered by Ethan and wanted to know if he was my husband and maybe ask what happened between us, but he was holding himself back. What a gentleman. “I am going to get Samuel for dinner. Talk later?”“No, you won’t be talking to him anymore.” Came Ethan’s voice from up ahead, he was walking towards us. “Samuel is sleeping, I came to tell you that. now, you can go back and get some rest. I want to have a word with this guy.” I chuckled.By this time Xander’s smile was gone and only a serious looking, handsome man remained. “He is my friend, Ethan.” I reminded. “Okay, I want to talk to your friend then, maybe he could be my friend too.” Xander chuckled shoving his hands
NICKI threw Marcus’s phone away then kicked the tires of his car. I was so angry that I didn’t know what to do with myself. “You fucking moron!” I bellowed in anger. Marcus looked like he was going to faint, clutching on his chest as if it hurt. He could die for all I cared.It should hurt him like hell, he saw everything I went through when he took her from me and now, just when I was accepting that he had her. he went and fucked it up! Now another fucking man from somewhere we don’t know was busy giving her the attention he never gave her.What the hell was I supposed to do with that? “You called me here for this shit? fix it, fucking fix it now!” I yelled in his face pulling him closer to me with his collar. I was mad, enraged. What pissed me off even more was that the moron just cried.He didn’t say a fucking word, he just cried. Bloody shit! what the hell was I going to do with Marcus. I swear to God above. If he didn’t have a child to take care of, I would have killed him! “Why
OLIVIAI got a huge shock when Xander said there was a man standing on the balcony taking photos of us. He brought us to the pool and Samuel was having fun with Justin, his son. I was happy that my son was smiling and laughing like that. he must have missed me as much as I missed him.Lupita was also enjoying herself while grandma was constantly bothering Luke. He would complain but I think he liked it. Xander said he was going to check who the man was but then he sat back down saying he was coming our way with a low voice.I thought maybe it was one of Luke’s men but when I turned, I was shocked to see Ethan in white shorts, white short sleeve shirt. When he got to us. He didn’t say a word, he picked me up from the chair and carried me.He started walking way but stopped and turned to Lupita. “Please look after Samuel for a while.” Lupita nodded with a smile. Xander had an expression I could not read; he must have thought that Ethan was my husband.“Hello Ethan.” He ignored me and to
MARCUSLast night, we said our goodbyes to Ethan. He said we were going to see him whenever Olivia decided to come back. He warned us not to have him followed or check where he went. I wanted to so badly but at the same time, I wanted to give Olivia the space she needed to calm down. I also sent a letter for her with Ethan.Then I went to the hospital and spent the night being kangaroo dad to my newborn daughter. A child with no name and born into a broken family. I never wanted her to know that she was the reason my wife left me. I would like to believe that the cruel people who instigated the whole thing were the ones who were responsible for everything.But how would I explain to her that she spent days and maybe it was going to be months without a name. because I wanted her mother to name her, if she did that, that would mean she accepted my daughter as her own. She might not want me back, but it didn’t matter to me, as long as my daughter had a mother. But it was going to hurt me
MARCUSWe now knew that Olivia was with Luke. But the man was not budging, he was not picking up my calls either. He only picked up when Nick called but only to tell him to not look for them. I didn’t know what he expected us to do. But he knew very well that we wouldn’t sit on our hands and do nothing.Ethan for starters now looked like a caveman in just four days of them being gone. The man didn’t sleep, he was busy with whatever sites he was busy with to try and locate them. I have tried to call Olivia many times, but her number was not in service anymore. My wife hated me so much that she didn’t even want to talk to me.“Send Luke a picture of this man, ask him to at least take him out of his misery. He won’t tell us any way even if he knew where they were. This is a man who kept the fact that Samuel was your son, twice. He can be trusted.” Nick glanced at Ethan.“I think we became frien
OLIVIAThe Maldives was a beautiful place, serene. Nothing or no place could compare to it. being there felt like paradise. I felt free, not once did I think about my husband, I had everything and everyone who meant something to me by my side. Marcus was busy with his daughter, the most important person in his life.I limped to the balcony and closed my eyes feeling the sea breeze gently caressing my face. I inhaled deeply smiling as I did so. I should have gone there sooner. “I know Nick, but I will not tell you where we are and don’t try to look into it because you will be killed or detained until I come back.” I didn’t want to be hearing anything about the people back there.Luke was on the balcony as well taking a call, I didn’t notice him at first until he spoke. “I don’t care about that, this time, I am thinking only about my daughter, what you and Marcus want is none of my business. Don’t ca
NICKI felt lighter after leaving that room, like a weight had been lifted and in a way it had. There was no more Sandra to worry about, no more looking over my shoulder, no more wondering what she is planning or what she would do next. All those worries were now gone. I felt like a new man, like I was born again and given another chance at life.Another chance to redeem myself, a chance to make things right and getting rid of Sandra was the first step towards achieving that. Call me cruel but the bible says, ‘God helps those who help themselves. Olivia, me and God forbid Marcus. Have been waiting for some miracle from above.Praying to God that Sandra changes, but no miracle came, instead, the she devil hurt us even more. Well, I guess I was not different from her after all. Maybe I was worse than she was, I mean she never killed anyone at least not that I knew of, but I did. I killed her, I could not stand to see those close to me suffer anymore.Even the moron who took everything f