She opened her mouth to speak but her teeth kept clattering against each other.'This is nonsense. I'm fucking calling my doctor.' He went for his phone. 'Nooo' She whooshed. He ignored her and dialed the number. By the time doctor arrived, she had been tucked under a heated blanket and her shivering had stopped a great deal. The doctor checked her up and concluded that nothing serious had happened to her. 'Nothing serious? Her eyes were white. See the way she's shivering under a blanket. This is a frigging heated blanket. Do you see how hot this place is?' Louis questioned the man. The doctor scratched his head quickly, thinking of the right words to say to get Louis off his neck. 'Mr. Louis Schelling, your wife is fine. She's only experiencing an imbalance that might be due to stress or psychological issues going on with her at the moment. She will be fine. She just needs rest.''Stress? What the hell is stressing you, Wen?''Her job?' The doctor offered.'That does not even m
Louis was already in his office, sipping on his coffee when his phone started to buzz. It was his father.'Louis, I know you are upset right now. I don't want you doing anything. I have this under control. You may be livid right now but you would not act impulsively and ruin my chances of being mayor this time?''You've totally lost me, father. I'm actually trying to figure out what you're chattering on about.''You have not seen the news? Your little wife is being eaten up everywhere. News is everywhere that-' Louis ended the call and hurriedly checked for trending news online. Pictures of his wife were everywhere with demeaning captions. He saw article that compared her past and present. She was in old pictures of her massive cheap clothes that hid her appealing curves so well and recent pictures that she had taken with him. And it was clear from the comments that everyone branded her a gold digger.They had somehow found out about her job as a bookkeeper had somehow gotten pict
Louis had called his father over and over again but the man had probably thrown his phone into the lagoon because he wasn't even picking his phone.Louis could not just watch, wait around and do nothing. He was used to taking care of his own shit and he would have defied his father if not for the fact that his drama with Rhoda had previously stopped the man's chances of winning.He wanted to do some fighting. Teach her he could go lower. Yes, Rhoda had really gone low and unfortunately Wendy had taken the fall for that. Louis had expected anything from Rhoda. If it was the same Rhoda that held press conferences six years ago, lying through her teeth against him, shedding many tears as theatrics, there was absolutely nothing she wouldn't do to bring him down.He had obviously underestimated her again. He did not think she would involve Wendy. It was a fight between both of them. But trust Rhoda to take it over the top.Wendy had cried. Tried packing her bags but he had finally gotten
Wendy had, as usual, carried on with her life like nothing has happened. At first, Louis was disturbed. How did she switch easily from having a full blown mental breakdown to talking about how the cream in your coffee tasted like some chocolate you used to have when you were six.She had done the same thing after he had found her shivering under the hot shower. And it threw Louis off, completely. And they had ended up never talking about the incident again. How would they? The woman treated him like he had been overacting. If he had not held her shaking body in his arms through the night, he would have started to doubt of the incident really happened.But today, Louis decided to play her game. While she sat in bed, chattering about some childhood chocolate, while emptying the jar of cream into her little coffee cup, he sat across the room, with his head buried in some old news paper that had been lying around carelessly.While he sat there, he wondered what her plans were. Make him t
The mayor called.Louis was already getting pissed with the entire thing. The man would not take Louis calls but he had the luxury of calling Louis whenever he pleased and getting an answer. The mayor seemed to be enjoying the entire drama as Louis had never been so dependent on his father since he had moved out of his father's house after refusing to practice law. Now, it seemed Louis was back under his control. The old man was now involved with his relationship and Louis wasn't even allowed to do anything about the issue on ground.It was annoying. And Louis felt like he was trapped there all over again - a place where he had to do everything a man he didn't like very much said because he had no choice.'Father.' Louis breathed into the phone. 'I have been calling.''I have been having numerous meetings with my campaign team. It's a tough job trying to win and election.' Mayor said flippantly.'Yeah.' Louis murmured. Of course the man had gone about his normal business while he ha
When Wendy received the package from Louis, she didn't know how to react. She was still stinging from his distasteful announcement that she was nothing to him but an arsenal in the nasty battle between two parents.It was not like she wasn't aware her entire situation was temporary, but hearing it from Louis stung as hell.He probably didn't know what effect that statement had on her. He was out there about his normal business, casually sending in huge gift packages to serenade her. Or maybe he knew. That was why he was sending in the gifts. To make up for everything. The public damage on her image. The fact that he had basically incarcerated her in his house and had in clear terms referred to her as a fucking piece on their chessboard.She sat on the across the room and stared at the large gift packages that sat on the classic antique table in the room. She stared at the package with mixed feelings of curiosity and distaste.She wanted to know what he got for her and at the same ti
Louis shook his head. 'Listen babe, I understand you are anxious and you don't want to be seen outside but doing drinks will not-'The deadly look Wendy gave him, shut him up. The last thing he wanted to do was further offend the lady. She had to go with him to his father's fucking dinner thing.'Just get me a fucking drink, Louis.' She whispered. 'Fine. Wine. Just a little though. We said we were going to talk.' 'Wow. How patronising.' Wendy snorted mockingly. 'I'm not a baby. I can handle my alcohol.''Wendy, I am not calling you a baby. I am just saying we both need to be clearheaded to figure out all of this.''Louis, there's nothing to figure out. It's simple. Let me go. Nobody would even notice, I swear. I just don't want to be in this situation. This position anymore.''Leaving does not save you from anything. If the media discovers you quit after that nonsense Rhoda did, do you think they would let you be?''Staying here does not make any difference. I'm still the lowlife wh
'You are lying. you are lying, aren't you?' She stared at him, her eyes begging him to say he was being serious. Her hands were shaking. Her heart, racing. It was too good to be true and it scared her that she wanted it to be true so bad.'Why would I lie?' He stared back, his eyes shinning with deep conviction.Don't just believe him, Wendy warned herself. 'I don't know. There are many reasons. You don't want me to leave?'Louis scoot closer to her. 'Come on. You know I don't have to lie to keep you with me. You signed a contract that I can always refer to.''I don't know. You could have said that because you want me as docile as possible. Not making a fuss. Completely submissive because I have started to think there's something between us.' She answered.Louis nodded his head. 'There is. There's something here. And I'm not lying. I have no reason to. I really like you, Wendy and I'll be a liar to say that I haven't found having you around and in my bed, fascinating. I want you, W
Entering the dinning area, it was obvious to Wendy that the Mayor meant business. Everything was exquisite. The decor, the ambience, the food. It was a feast. Everyone was had a tinge of emerald green in their outfits. It was not an ordinary dinner. The cameras were enough proof. Wendy held on to her husband. He had told her that was all she had to do. And she really hoped so. She could see she wasn't the preferred wife and neither was she the wife of the preferred son. Mark was. And he had a lawyer fiancée, Vanessa, who everyone loved. She knew she couldn't compete with that but she hoped she wouldn't be embarrassed either. The lady of the house, Tiana, was as usual ignored by her step son. She didn't flinch. Instead, she wrapped Wendy in a warm hug. "I saw the videos, darling. I'm so sorry you had to go through that. " Tiana whispered. "Thanks." Wendy muttered stiffly. While she was comforted by the fact that the woman sympathised with her, she knew Louis did not app
'You are lying. you are lying, aren't you?' She stared at him, her eyes begging him to say he was being serious. Her hands were shaking. Her heart, racing. It was too good to be true and it scared her that she wanted it to be true so bad.'Why would I lie?' He stared back, his eyes shinning with deep conviction.Don't just believe him, Wendy warned herself. 'I don't know. There are many reasons. You don't want me to leave?'Louis scoot closer to her. 'Come on. You know I don't have to lie to keep you with me. You signed a contract that I can always refer to.''I don't know. You could have said that because you want me as docile as possible. Not making a fuss. Completely submissive because I have started to think there's something between us.' She answered.Louis nodded his head. 'There is. There's something here. And I'm not lying. I have no reason to. I really like you, Wendy and I'll be a liar to say that I haven't found having you around and in my bed, fascinating. I want you, W
Louis shook his head. 'Listen babe, I understand you are anxious and you don't want to be seen outside but doing drinks will not-'The deadly look Wendy gave him, shut him up. The last thing he wanted to do was further offend the lady. She had to go with him to his father's fucking dinner thing.'Just get me a fucking drink, Louis.' She whispered. 'Fine. Wine. Just a little though. We said we were going to talk.' 'Wow. How patronising.' Wendy snorted mockingly. 'I'm not a baby. I can handle my alcohol.''Wendy, I am not calling you a baby. I am just saying we both need to be clearheaded to figure out all of this.''Louis, there's nothing to figure out. It's simple. Let me go. Nobody would even notice, I swear. I just don't want to be in this situation. This position anymore.''Leaving does not save you from anything. If the media discovers you quit after that nonsense Rhoda did, do you think they would let you be?''Staying here does not make any difference. I'm still the lowlife wh
When Wendy received the package from Louis, she didn't know how to react. She was still stinging from his distasteful announcement that she was nothing to him but an arsenal in the nasty battle between two parents.It was not like she wasn't aware her entire situation was temporary, but hearing it from Louis stung as hell.He probably didn't know what effect that statement had on her. He was out there about his normal business, casually sending in huge gift packages to serenade her. Or maybe he knew. That was why he was sending in the gifts. To make up for everything. The public damage on her image. The fact that he had basically incarcerated her in his house and had in clear terms referred to her as a fucking piece on their chessboard.She sat on the across the room and stared at the large gift packages that sat on the classic antique table in the room. She stared at the package with mixed feelings of curiosity and distaste.She wanted to know what he got for her and at the same ti
The mayor called.Louis was already getting pissed with the entire thing. The man would not take Louis calls but he had the luxury of calling Louis whenever he pleased and getting an answer. The mayor seemed to be enjoying the entire drama as Louis had never been so dependent on his father since he had moved out of his father's house after refusing to practice law. Now, it seemed Louis was back under his control. The old man was now involved with his relationship and Louis wasn't even allowed to do anything about the issue on ground.It was annoying. And Louis felt like he was trapped there all over again - a place where he had to do everything a man he didn't like very much said because he had no choice.'Father.' Louis breathed into the phone. 'I have been calling.''I have been having numerous meetings with my campaign team. It's a tough job trying to win and election.' Mayor said flippantly.'Yeah.' Louis murmured. Of course the man had gone about his normal business while he ha
Wendy had, as usual, carried on with her life like nothing has happened. At first, Louis was disturbed. How did she switch easily from having a full blown mental breakdown to talking about how the cream in your coffee tasted like some chocolate you used to have when you were six.She had done the same thing after he had found her shivering under the hot shower. And it threw Louis off, completely. And they had ended up never talking about the incident again. How would they? The woman treated him like he had been overacting. If he had not held her shaking body in his arms through the night, he would have started to doubt of the incident really happened.But today, Louis decided to play her game. While she sat in bed, chattering about some childhood chocolate, while emptying the jar of cream into her little coffee cup, he sat across the room, with his head buried in some old news paper that had been lying around carelessly.While he sat there, he wondered what her plans were. Make him t
Louis had called his father over and over again but the man had probably thrown his phone into the lagoon because he wasn't even picking his phone.Louis could not just watch, wait around and do nothing. He was used to taking care of his own shit and he would have defied his father if not for the fact that his drama with Rhoda had previously stopped the man's chances of winning.He wanted to do some fighting. Teach her he could go lower. Yes, Rhoda had really gone low and unfortunately Wendy had taken the fall for that. Louis had expected anything from Rhoda. If it was the same Rhoda that held press conferences six years ago, lying through her teeth against him, shedding many tears as theatrics, there was absolutely nothing she wouldn't do to bring him down.He had obviously underestimated her again. He did not think she would involve Wendy. It was a fight between both of them. But trust Rhoda to take it over the top.Wendy had cried. Tried packing her bags but he had finally gotten
Louis was already in his office, sipping on his coffee when his phone started to buzz. It was his father.'Louis, I know you are upset right now. I don't want you doing anything. I have this under control. You may be livid right now but you would not act impulsively and ruin my chances of being mayor this time?''You've totally lost me, father. I'm actually trying to figure out what you're chattering on about.''You have not seen the news? Your little wife is being eaten up everywhere. News is everywhere that-' Louis ended the call and hurriedly checked for trending news online. Pictures of his wife were everywhere with demeaning captions. He saw article that compared her past and present. She was in old pictures of her massive cheap clothes that hid her appealing curves so well and recent pictures that she had taken with him. And it was clear from the comments that everyone branded her a gold digger.They had somehow found out about her job as a bookkeeper had somehow gotten pict
She opened her mouth to speak but her teeth kept clattering against each other.'This is nonsense. I'm fucking calling my doctor.' He went for his phone. 'Nooo' She whooshed. He ignored her and dialed the number. By the time doctor arrived, she had been tucked under a heated blanket and her shivering had stopped a great deal. The doctor checked her up and concluded that nothing serious had happened to her. 'Nothing serious? Her eyes were white. See the way she's shivering under a blanket. This is a frigging heated blanket. Do you see how hot this place is?' Louis questioned the man. The doctor scratched his head quickly, thinking of the right words to say to get Louis off his neck. 'Mr. Louis Schelling, your wife is fine. She's only experiencing an imbalance that might be due to stress or psychological issues going on with her at the moment. She will be fine. She just needs rest.''Stress? What the hell is stressing you, Wen?''Her job?' The doctor offered.'That does not even m