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When I arrived home, I got out of my car and felt as though I wasn't aware of everything around me because of the shock of the news that had just happened. My security greeted me, but I was unable to respond. I walked towards the door, and I pushed it. When I entered the parlor, my wife Edna was already dressed beautifully in a nice sexy backless shiny black gown. In fact, she looks incredibly stunning and beautiful. When she saw me walk in, she rushed and then She wished us a happy anniversary in a cheerful tone, "Happy anniversary to us, baby," she said but I wasn't at all feeling it.It was actually a crazy moment for me as Edna was calling my name but unfortunately I was deep in thought, then she shaked me by the arms, I quickly came back to my senses. I just stood there so cold and speechless, I look so lifeless and dead because I didn't even hug her back as I just stood there like a statue while the whole flashback of how the doctor broke the news to me kept on replaying in my
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I was not happy to go home after work because I would have to spend the entire night sleeping in the same bed with Edna and remembering everything that had just recently come to light regarding Jason's real father. However, I had no choice but to go home in order to avoid raising suspicions from either of our families about why I hadn't been coming home recently. I took a deep breath and stood up from my chair, picked up my suit, strap it around my shoulder and left the office, I immediately got into my car, fasten the sit belt and drove straight home,and on getting home I immediately got off the car and stromed right straight into my room while Edna on the other hand was in the kitchen preparing dinner.After she was done preparing dinner, she went to the bedroom to call me but discovered that I had fallen asleep. She was so disappointed and sad. Later that night, she came to join me in bed and I felt her hand robbing my chest. I stopped her by holding her hand and got out of bed
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After spending the night at hospital, I drove home with Edna and Jason. It had been exhausting. Three days later, everything was fine and my dad's health had improved. He was scheduled to be discharged today, and although I was unable to pick him up from the hospital due to a serious meeting, I was determined to visit him at home as soon as the meeting was over. I immediately went drove to work. I got to work in the morning and I signed some documents and also attended to some important matter in the office, I had earlier called my mom to speak with my dad to see how he was doing, which he sounded good and hearty, this definitely got me happy and lighted up my day.The meeting started as it was a meeting to attract more investors and partners to expand our coast and put the face of the company on a global map, so it was undoubtedly an important meeting to me. The meeting began and the presentation started; one of our best employees, Miss Dora, led the presentation, and it went smooth
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After the night, I instructed my driver to go home and get me some clothes because I would be staying for a while to keep a close eye on my mother. The driver left for my house right away. I went in to my mother's room to check if she was awake before going to the kitchen to make a good cup of coffee for her and bringing it with me to her room. As I entered the bedroom, I noticed she was sitting there, staring at the mirror in front of her. I moved over to say hello. "How was your night, mom? Good morning" I greeted She said, "My night was filled with nightmares" she replied in a very faint tone, her voice seem gone as a result of her crying all day and night, I pityed her.And I handed her the cup coffee and said, "I know mum and that's why I have brought you this coffee to get you calm," and she took a taste of it right away. She expressed her gratitude to me by saying, "Thank you so much, Adrian. I appreciate you being there for me and looking after me." "You're welcome, mum.
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Things weren't cool at all with my mom, my sister, or I after the burial ceremony because I knew they were all still in shock. My mother would cry nonstop and at that point, she had already started losing weight from not eating and crying her eyes out all the time.when my mom was fast asleep, I searched through my dad's belongings and some of his old pictures from when he was still very young and before he married my mom in their room.They were so youthful and adorable together that this made me genuinely smile, and I felt a little happiness there.There, I learned that he had further photos from his youth, including those from his first trip to Paris and England for vacation in 1980 and his Halloween photo, where he was actually wearing a native masquerade costume.All of this really made me smile and cry at the same time. At that precise moment, I stumbled upon a note he had written to me, which I read."My son Adrian I know that by the time you read this, I will be long gone, but
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After my encounter with my friend Josh and my sister Alice, I stormed out of the room in a rage and anger, so I immediately went straight to the study room. Josh swiftly followed me over there, and while I was literally moving around the study room, I smashed a glass against the wall.He cried out in fear, "Hey bro, please I can asure you that it's not what you think I promise"."Josh, what the hell are you saying? Is it not what I believe? I screamed at him and went on."Josh, please what the actual fuck do you think of me, do you think I'm stupid or am I blind, because I saw you kissing my sister.with my very eye and for god's sake, what else do you want me to think or belive?" I inhaled deeply and said, "I am so so so disappointed in you, you're a fucking betrayal, josh, you're a fucking betrayal."I adore Her. He added in a dejected tone and with a few tears in his eyes, "I love Alice, I love your sister Adrian, and I'm so sorry if I've betrayed your trust brother" josh said in a
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A few days later, on a beautiful Monday morning, exactly one week after my father's funeral and the start of my one-week leave from work, I awoke feeling both anxious and relieved at the same time. I immediately got out of bed, went to the bathroom, took a shower, and then got dressed in a finely pressed grey suit, white trouser, and grey pant.I put on some quality deodorant, left my room, and went to the living room to meet my mother."Dear Mommy: Greetings, Mom, and I hope you had a restful night "I remarked as I approached her and gave her a cheek kiss.She gave a small smile and replied, "My night was okay, I guess."I embraced her and said, "Wow that's fantastic to hear mom, I will be returning to work today since my one week break is done and my presence is greatly needed at the workplace.""Yes, I realize that you must return to work, but I just wanted to express my appreciation for taking time out of your busy schedule to support me during those difficult times. "Thank you so
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After packing my clothes, a maid came and put my luggage in the trunk of my car. I then went downstairs to get ready to leave, ran into my mom in the parlor, said goodbye with a warm hug, and hopped in my car to head to work.When I arrived at work, I stepped down, entered the space, and sat down in my chair. I was there, lost in thought, when my PA entered and began conversing with me.Unfortunately, I was unaware that she was in front of me; it took her tapping me on the shoulder for me to realize she was there.She addressed me in the morning with a concerned "Hello, sir."I replied, "I'm OK, Donna. How was your night?""My night was cool, but if you ask me, I'd say you don't look too good this morning, sir. You look very moody, so I hope everything is okay" she said."Yes, everything is fine; I just feel a little worn out" I replied her"Would you like me to let the doctors know?" She requested.I retorted, "Nope, that won't be necessary at all, I'm OK, there's no need to worry."
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Edna's heart raced as she left the grocery store, her footsteps quick and deliberate, each one landing harder than the last. Her mind was spinning, her emotions pulling her in every direction at once. She couldn’t believe what had just happened—what Donald, her ex, had revealed. Her body felt heavy, and her chest tightened with an overwhelming mix of anger, sadness, and confusion. As she made it to her car, her hand shook slightly when she reached for the door handle. Inside the car, she closed the door and leaned her head back against the seat, her breath ragged and uneven.For a long five minutes, she sat there in silence, gripping the steering wheel as if it could anchor her back to reality. Her thoughts were chaotic, filled with hurt and betrayal. How could Adrian keep this from her? How long had he been hiding this? And why was Donald, of all people, the one to reveal such a painful truth to her?Her mind flashed back to the grocery store, Donald’s smug expression as he casually
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Adrian stirred slightly on the couch, unaware of the warm sunlight filtering through the curtains upstairs. His wife, Edna, still lay in bed, her face softly illuminated by the early morning sun. The rays of light kissed her closed eyelids as she slowly drifted awake. The room was quiet save for the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall, and soon enough, the alarm blared through the silence, shaking Edna out of her sleep entirely.She stretched lazily, her eyes fluttering open, expecting to see Adrian lying beside her. But the bed was empty. Her brow furrowed in confusion. She looked around, hoping to see some sign of him in the bedroom, but the only movement came from the gentle swaying of the curtains in the morning breeze. She pulled the sheets back and swung her feet onto the floor. Adrian had always been an early riser, but he usually stayed close. It wasn’t like him to leave without a word, especially not after the long conversations they’d been having about their honeymoon
