The memory brought a sad laugh to me, I began laughing like a lunatic. I gripped my sides as I laughed so hard at my stupidity back then.Kelly had rushed to cover herself with Justin’s shirt as she explained to me that it was not what I thought. That she was helping me keep my man, that this was how she was going to know things to help me keep my man that she only wanted what was best for me.All the while as she spoke I was locked in a heated staring contest with Justin, he did not look sorry now that I thought about it. He looked bored.I remembered asking him what this was about and he had said I was not meeting up to his expectations, that my friend Kelly was just helping him hold his interest in me. And I should be grateful I had a friend like her.That was all I needed to have the scales fall from my eyes. I was indeed a very stupid girl, child even. And I turned around and walked away without saying another word. I dropped the package I prepared unconsciously and I kept walkin
Sandra’s POV:I woke up a bit groggy, the pain in my head was now a full blown headache. Zina, my darling friend, had a glass of water next to me with some pills I was guessing would be aspirin. I took them and smiled at what she said about her knowledge of hiding a body or unaliving someone.Zina was just a darling friend.“I don’t know which would be more satisfying, you killing him or me doing the job myself.” I said to Zina who squeezed my hand that she grabbed it.“Well I can still hold a torch while you get to it, what did that knucklehead do this time around to make you cry? Usually you rant but you never cry.” Zina said and pointed out the fact that I did not cry. Well, this one warranted more than tears.“He was playing with me all this while.” I said quietly to Zina who gasped.“No, that can’t be true. I overheard his conversation with my husband. He wants to marry you. He was asking Neil for advice on something, I did not catch that part, not like I was eavesdropping on pur
Neil’s POV:My day was truly filled with meetings back to back and I also got my wish, I did not have time to think about my wife, that is until now that the car was turning into my driveway. I was finally going to see her after a whole day of not checking in on her or hearing from her.When I stepped into the house I just knew that she was either not home or she was taking a late nap. So I went to her room and found it void of her presence, but her wardrobe was left open. Some things were left hanging haphazardly. It was obvious that she picked a few things before she left wherever she went.I sighed as I sat on her bed, was this what I was going to be dealing with for the next two months plus? Was every fight with her going to end with her returning to her apartment and me going after her? Was this what I had to be doing for the foreseeable future? Could they fight and make up like a normal couple? I ran my hand through my hair in frustration. At least she should give me the benefi
Pascal's POV: There was a trope of elephants having a jamboree in my head. Even the slightest movement was filled with pain. What on earth did I consume last night? The rush of memory came with another rush of pain. I remembered messing up yesterday night's proposal to Sandra, she was not taking my calls. I called Neil and we had a pity party, or better put, I had a pity party with him. He fed me and gave me brandy. Yep, there was the culprit. I managed to raise my head but my brain rattled from the movement. Dear Lord I will never get this drunk again, probably a lie but a good thought. I turned and saw a cup of water covered with some pills in a container. I hoped it was not poison and quickly downed it because I needed a little relief, even if it was momentary. The water sliding down my throat reminded my body that I was thirsty. So I took a hold of the pitcher that was next to the originally covered cup and drank it whole. My head felt better for it. When the trope of elephants
Zina's POV:I woke feeling lethargic, with absolutely no energy or motivation to leave this particular spot. Mentally I was tired, physically? Definitely much more tired. But when I took in my environment, I found the energy and motivation that was lacking earlier in serious quantity.How did I get home?The memories came. Someone was knocking or banging the apartment door with a vengeance. I remember hearing a thud, signifying that someone fell off, of course it would be Sandra. Then I rolled and pain jarred me temporarily awake, but I did not move. The person knocking did not seem to take the hint so Sandra grumpily went to check. I had to force myself off the floor, falling asleep on the floor did not sound like a good idea, my body would not appreciate the after effects of that decision.I had finally pulled myself off the floor and onto the bed when I heard Sandra yelling something.“Come get your crazy ass husband before I make you a very attractive widow!” Sandra yelled to me.
Megan's POV:The day started as usual, here I was sad and alone, broke and shamed, depressed, annoyed, whatever negative spectrum you decide to add to the negative emotions chart. Mum was off somewhere doing God knows what. I am sure she felt as frustrated as I was. We were both broke, though she had a job that she tried to go to everyday. I am stuck here in this dingy apartment with no cents to my name.And who is to blame for this misfortune?Yep, you guessed it right, Zina Payton.That good for nothing orphaned b***h just swooped in and stole all my hard earned work. By now I should be sitting pretty in Neil's penthouse in the city, or shopping online in his estate at the outskirts of the city. But guess what, I was out here, again, in this dingy apartment.Everything I did to break up that relationship fell through, every single thing. How she got Neil hooked to her couchie was something else all right.I did everything she did for Neil, even did extra, though he was unaware of th
The dinner had been at an average but high end restaurant. I had taken a cab to go and meet Jeffery. I declined when he said he would come pick me up. The money Gabriel brought that morning would pay for dinner and get them a room should the need arise. Everything was beginning to look like it would fall into place.The dinner itself was uneventful, I just listened to Jeffrey and pretended to be sad from time to time, he felt it was his responsibility to cheer me up. Poor lamb, love indeed made fools of the best of men, if I wanted to, and I wanted to, I would have him eating out of my hands. Time to play coy and invite him to the hotel room. Gabriel was going to be mad but as he always said, money needed to be made."Jeffrey, I know it is a lot of presumption on my part, but can you stay with me tonight? I do not want to be alone. You can totally say no of course, I just want to hold. It has been so long." I said to Jeffrey and looked away, like I was embarrassed by what I just said
Sandra's POV:I watched Pascal as he fussed around my house, quite honestly it was hilarious but my head and tummy did not appreciate the efforts put into laughing. It felt like a train ran over me. My stomach was hurting badly, I guess I would be going to the pharmacy or the ER in a minute.I bent over in pain and soon felt Pascal's hand on my back. He was rubbing it in a soothing manner."Please let me take you to the hospital." Pascal was literally begging me to take care of me. I was stubborn, I liked to think I was an independent woman, but right now I would swallow my pride whole to make this pain and discomfort go away. I gave him a nod, before I could understand what was going on I was swept into his arms and he carried me out of the door.Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought that I would be a damsel in distress, never would I have thought that I would meet this overly attentive version of Pascal. He was attentive alright but never acting on what he noticed. I remem