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CHAPTER ELEVEN HEAVEN As I lay on the floor, I couldn't help but notice the look on Adrian's face. It was a mix of irritation, confusion, and utter bewilderment. His eyes scanned the room, taking in the bright yellow walls, the matching bed sheets, and the LED lights that pulsed with an otherworldly energy. I fought the urge to smile, to laugh at the absurdity of it all. But I managed to keep a straight face, intrigued by Adrian's reaction.Adrian's gaze snapped back to mine, his eyes narrowing. "What is the meaning of this?" he demanded, his voice low and menacing.I shrugged, nonchalant. "I painted our room."Adrian's face darkened. "Who gave you the right to do this?" he spat.I sat up, my eyes locking onto his. "It's my room too, Adrian. We're married, we live together. I can do what I like. Moreover…"Adrian's jaw clenched, his fists balling at his sides. "Moreover?" he bit out.I smiled sweetly. "Moreover, the colors here were too dark. The black and grey were making me feel u
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ADRIANAs I stepped out of the bedroom, I couldn't shake off the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach. What had just happened? I felt like I was watching myself from outside my body, wondering why I was acting like a monster.That's not me. That's not the person I am. I'm not some caveman who forces himself on his wife. But then, what was I just doing? Why did I lose control like that?I couldn't make sense of it. One minute, I was arguing with Heaven, and the next, I was...I don't even know what I was doing. It was like something took over me, something primal and raw.I made my way to the garage, my feet carrying me on autopilot. I got into my car and sat there, taking deep breaths, trying to calm myself down. My heart was racing, and my mind was reeling.What must Heaven be thinking right now? Would she even want me near her? I wouldn't blame her if she didn't.I sat there for a long time, just breathing, trying to calm myself down, trying to make sense of it all
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ADRIAN.I didn't realise I had called her unconsciously. I just knew in that moment I didn't want Heaven to leave.But saying we needed to talk? What about?I knew it would be better for me to face the music while I still could but in all honesty I just wish I could forget any of this ever happened tonight.It's bad enough that I hate myself.“We need to talk, Heaven.” I said it again.She froze, her fingers gripping the door handle as though it were the only thing keeping her steady. The dim light from the hallway illuminated her face, highlighting the wariness in her eyes.She was afraid of me.The realization hit like a punch to the gut. I know I haven't treated her in the most homely way since she got here but I never intended to make her feel unsafe.I took a careful step forward, but she immediately tensed, her entire body recoiling as if expecting me to lash out. That hurt more than I could put into words."Heaven..." My voice was softer this time, but she still didn't turn ar
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JUSTIN. I watched Heaven have breakfast with my brother, I observed how he treated her. Heaven deserved better and I was that better person that she deserves.She doesn't look my way though, try as I might she has not been able to acknowledge me in that light.I am better than my brother, I don't have an erectile dysfunction, according to my father I am the next in line in business.You know, when we look at it I have a lot more to offer her than Adrian does. But she's bluntly refusing me.She struggles for his attention with Diana and all she gets is hurt. Repetitive hurt.I decide to follow Heaven today again and try to speak to her about leaving Adrian for me.As I approached the threshold of the kitchen, she pushed up from her barstool making me halt my movements.I watch as she takes a bowl of fruits with her and some yoghurt and she silently walks back to her room sad again.I immediately follow her but I don't say anything just yet.Just when she enters her room and is about
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HEAVEN.The ambience at the restaurant had me captivated.Adrian had stood up to go place a call and I assumed it to be a business call, or at the very least Diana.It's not like I hate Diana no, it's just that I wish she would not create so many problems in my marriage.For one, I know she used to be Adrian's girlfriend before we got married, and I know she can't get pregnant either I mean if she could Adrian would have married her instead of me.Also, if there's one thing I'm certain about it's that she hates me with every fiber of her being.She sees me as an enemy trying to steal her man.Newsflash though, I'm married to him. I think about everything that's been going on and it's honestly a lot.I'm glad Adrian believes me though because I don't know how I would've lived with myself if he thought I could cheat on him with his brother.In his house too.I think we might be making progress in this relationship after all, it finally feels like he's letting me in even if it's just by
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DIANA.The world tilted under the weight of his words. Heaven?Heaven, if I was being honest, was a nightmare wrapped in silk and secrets. She sounded and acted oh so very innocently but I could see through her entire facade.Heaven was bad news.I couldn't do what Justin wanted me to do, it was too risky.“What if she tells Adrian?” I asked, knowing fully well that my relationship with Adrian was already on shaky grounds and that I couldn't push my luck anymore.“Adrian will never find out,” he said. His confidence is even more upsetting.“And what's your assurance for that?” I asked again.“Heaven would be too busy eating into her doubts to want to talk to Adrian. I already triggered the thoughts when I found her at the gym.” He said.I wondered what it was Justin had said to Heaven.I decided not to think about it like he said, it's just easier that way.“What am I supposed to do?” I asked, and I sat there listening to Justin talk about his huge master plan.The more I listened the
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ADRIAN.I sat in my office after Ethan had left, thinking about everything. The therapy, the nightmares, everything.I hadn't done Heaven right in any of this. It wasn't her fault I was messed up, I decided to finish everything pressing at work and go home early.The rest could wait.I quickly went through the days work, calling in staffs to clear and confirm certain contracts when needed, and to transfer files and messages from one office to another.In record time, I was done.A clerk came in to ask me about lunch preparations and I turned him down. Eating with Heaven was top on my list for today.I packed up my briefcase and left the office. I could've skipped to my car if I wasn't a grown ass man.In the car, I played a happy tune and I sang along all the way home.Once I got home, I headed straight for our room so I could surprise Heaven. I had been thinking about it and I decided to make lunch for the both of us, and maybe a simple side dish.My cooking skills are at least above
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HEAVEN.I sat there thinking about what Justin had said.What did he mean by saying he would never lie to me?...What was Adrian not telling me.I finished my workouts in a blur, my near perfect day gone to the shadows once again.My mind had immediately gone back to the call I had received a while back and I began to wonder what it was these people knew, that I didn't.By the time I finished, my muscles ached, but the tension in my chest refused to fade. I wiped the sweat from my face with a towel, inhaling deeply in an attempt to steady myself. The gym felt colder now, emptier, as if the weight of my thoughts had pushed all warmth away.I needed answers.The shower was hot, but it didn’t wash away my frustration. My skin prickled as I dressed in a simple black hoodie and jeans, my fingers moving numbly as I grabbed my phone. I hesitated for a second before calling Adrian. No answer. I tried again. Still nothing.A slow, creeping frustration settled in my bones. He was avoiding me. I
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HEAVEN.I've been thinking about Adrian a lot lately. Not that it's wrong to, but then.It's so obvious he needs help but he's not accepting what I have to offer.It saddens me.I absentmindedly picked up the croissant I was eating, and I continued to stuff my face with the buttery goodness.I realized I had been stressed eating or more accurately, overeating lately and I had put on a considerable amount of weight.But that was fine. I'd just burn it in the home gym.I searched my wardrobe for the most comfortable wear I could find fit for the gym and I put them on, tying my hair in a loose nut, I headed downstairs to check out the gym.It's a part of the house I've never had cause to visit given the fact that I'm always in good shape, but recently I had let myself go a lot.I touched my protruding belly after I had finished dressing up. Standing in front of a mirror it looked worse than I felt.In reality, it wasn't that large nor was I too fat, I had been skinny as a child and the
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ADRIAN.I lay in bed unmoving. I could hear Heaven breathing beside me, I couldn't afford to face her.I was scared beyond my edges, my nerves were frayed.I realise now that I actually do need help. I can't keep putting this off forever, it's driving me crazy.If I faced Heaven now I'm sure she would find the cracks in my exterior and realise I'm not as stable as my voice had let on earlier.I decided to call Ethan in the morning and talk to him about fixing me for a session with his therapist.For now, I needed to sleep. I had to follow through with my facade with Heaven.We were supposed to talk things out and settle our issues but I couldn't even manage that.I was mentally beating myself about everything.I exhaled quietly, trying not to shift too much in bed. If I did, she’d know I was awake. She’d turn, her dark eyes would meet mine, and I wouldn’t be able to hold my composure. I was already splintering at the edges, barely keeping my head above water.God, I was so tired.Tire
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HEAVEN.The day stretched on, but I couldn’t focus on anything.Adrian’s distance weighed on me. I wanted to help, but how do you help someone who refuses to be helped?I was still lost in thought when my phone rang.Unknown Number.I frowned before answering. “Hello?”Silence.And then“You should leave him.”The voice was distorted, mechanical.My heart slammed against my ribs. “Who is this?”“No good can come from being with Adrian. Walk away while you still can.”Cold fear crept up my spine. “Why are you—”Click.The line went dead.I stared at my phone, my pulse hammering.What the hell was that?And why did it feel like a warning?I didn’t tell Adrian about the call.Not yet.I didn’t want to add to whatever he was already dealing with.But I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was coming.And I wasn’t sure any of us were ready for it.DIANA.I had just gotten to Adrian's office when I saw him walking out of the building with Ethan.I have to say I was completely surprised
