Chapter 7
“Callum!?” I gasped out, surprise.
“Are you hurt!? Where's the Police?”
Huh?
“Excuse me for interrupting. Are you her brother?” atlas! The devil Talked!
Callum on hearing the owner narrowed his eye at his direction which he responded by Squirming.
I know my buddy, his glare stings.
“Anyway, since you came,Please take her back. And don't ever let her walk alone in this neighborhood,with a Scotch! It is not safe for a girl to walk around the place with no protection” I blinked twice, thrice…
So, that's the reason why he doesn't let me go. I feel a Little better knowing he's not perhaps a lonely man with only his cottage and Cigarettes.
Callum surprisingly mumbled a 'thank you' and turned towards me, the small trace of worries disappearing, Behold! His famous jerkface rests on his face.
With a tug,he pulled me up from my seat and led me out of the store, I didn't forget to wave goodbye to the new friend I just made, in which he returned with a glare.
My best friend!
Callum pushed me in the passenger seat with force, I rolled my eyes at his anger. No matter what I do, he's mad at me.
He walks to the other side of his Car and settle comfortably in the driver seat, “What the fuck are you thinking walking around like that?” I flinched at the tone.
I stare out at the Sideway feeling my throat clogging up, None of this would have happened if I wasn't so weak. Seeing him and his women is just unbearable, much less staying under the same roof while they do something that would completely break me.
I haven't realised Love is terrifying, until now. I realised he could hurt me because I let him, I wasn't sure if I regretted it.
The rest of the drive to our place, none of us talked,for the first time,I was glad he didn't talk.
I walk up the stairs not bothering to thank him or bid him goodnight.
“I am so mad at you” I say truthfully. Aiden let out a sad sigh which only meant he thought he's right.
“I am sorry Sweetheart, he needs to act as your husband if he married you,” he argued.
“Aide..”
“Look, I know you are mad at me,But I can't pretend to be your husband every time something like this happen”
I groaned knowing he is right, he's always right of course. Why can't he be west-east sometimes?
“Is he mad at you?”
“When is he never mad at me?You know he hates me” I sound so pathetic even in my own ears,Aiden must have felt my sadness because he cursed his best friend on the other line,I feel a little better hearing him.
“Tess, Don't walk around by yourself next time”
I nodded although he couldn't see me,I have learned my lesson.
But I am not so sure if I won't do it ever again….
I woke up to the sound of knocking on the door. I was seconds away from tearing down the door and releasing my morning breath to whoever it was.
“Fucking stop knocking” I find myself screaming. Waking up is the hardest job. Any human would agree with me. Why can't I just sleep forever?
Seconds passed, it was eerily quiet and pleasant. I was in the middle of finding my inner peace with sleep when there is constant knocking,this time harder.
I got up abruptly and without bothering to clean myself up, I stalked towards the door and flung it open revealing Callum in his simple black shirt and Sweatpants that hung low in his hip. I gulped unconsciously.
Callum stares at my face wide eyed and wanders down his eyes from my head to toe without bothering to do it discreetly.
I felt hot and flushed all of a sudden.
His gaze lingers on my chest which is braless,Do I cover my chest? I badly want to but I am frozen in my place.
My nipples hardened under his stare, I wanted him to stare and look away at the same time.
God! I need a holy session
Get your mind out of the gutter,Tessa.
“Yes?” I squeaked out surprisingly.
Callum clears his throat and stares at my leg that is completely exposed. I may or may not regret wearing only my T-shirt to sleep.
When did I turn to these crazy,horny women? Does marriage have its perks? God! I hope no.
“Come down for Dinner,Everyone is waiting for you”
“Everyone? What do you mean?” I hope I won't meet his mistress and her two daughters. I Don't wish to be Tessarella.
“Can’t I just skip it? I am not feeling so well” Just the thought of them makes me sick.
Way to go ,Tessa
“What’s Wrong? Do you need to go to the hospital?”
I stare at Callum like he had grown an extra head, because this man in Callum’s form isn't him. Where is that broody,jerky man who always glares at me. I prefer the old one because I am scared of him pretending to be civil with me.
“No,I am okay. I'll come down in a minute” I give him a weak smile because glaring is not really in my blood. I wish I did.
Ten minutes later, after changing three shirts that scream ‘Beautiful but Casual’ and my fuzzy pants which are very comfy and warm. I could abandon my sweater but not my fuzzy large pants for someone called my husband.
I walk down the stairs with hesitant steps knowing he is waiting for me.
One thing I discovered this morning is my Love towards my pants- more than Callum(which is a big thing) I wasn't entirely convinced if that was a good or bad thing.
Don't get distracted,Tessa
“Morning,my dear Lily” I stretched my arms out and fake yawned pretending to act casual and completely normal which is to avoid some awkward 'good morning' with Callum.
Six pairs of eyes meet mine, Two faces looks amused but his face remains impassive (No surprise there)
“Tessaaaaaa” Nichole screams from her seat and runs towards my body wrapping her arms around me. Shock is an understatement of the year. Never in my million years would I have believed Nichole would be in my place hugging the life out of me.
“Oh my God! I miss you so much,I can't believe my brother's wife is you!!”
Me too
“Nichole,You are choking her” the woman from last night speaks up from the table. That's the part where my brain starts to work out on a question. Why is she here? And she knows Nichole?
Did I miss something? Probably
“Look at you,So beautiful!” She says completely ignoring my flabbergasted face. She pecked my lips continuously until I backed away, giggling from her attack. Nichole and I met when my mom sent me to their place for playing when we were kids.
I remember that winter,Cassandra with her family went to Paris for Christmas while I was alone with my mom and my pet 'bow'. Mom as usual think ahead and dropped me to the Anderson family where I met Nichole for the first time, She's the oldest daughter as well as the sweetest ten year old girl who welcomed me warmly and treat me as her younger sister, however,I met Callum a year later which would have been amazing if I had met him a year earlier(eight year old Callum must be so cute! No doubt) I wonder whether our relationship would have been different if we were to Spend the Christmas together that winter along with Nichole. It was such a beautiful winter with tons of amazing memories, Cassandra was mad at me for enjoying Christmas without her.
“I am so happy you are here” I say honestly, unable to wipe the smile off my face. Nichole eyes grew wide seemingly recalling something, She pulls me towards the leggy women from last night.
“Meet my girlfriend,Deborah”
What?
I imagine dramatic music in the background like that of the Indian drama series, sounds of dramatic music with lots of thundering and suspense. But this is life, nothing happens except the sound of my squeak when Nichole introduces her! Her!!! GIRLFRIEND!!!!!!!!
When I woke up from my trance, Deborah was fiddling her finger nervously,no doubt thinking I don't like the idea of girl and girl romance.
“Sorry,I just thought that you are Callum-” the glare sending my way stops my sentence. Callum glare is enough to shut me out, His family and mine believe that Callum and I are in love,(Love that produce rainbows and roses)
“Oh no no! I arrived this morning because I was out of state, I asked Deborah to sleep here last night,I am so sorry for coming here without informing you,I wanted it to be a surprise” Nichole explained in rush probably thinking I misunderstood them which is the Whole Fucking Truth!
I am so pathetic
“Is that why you are mad at my younger brother? I heard you let him sleep in couch”
My head whips towards Callum who refused to meet my gaze.
Someone is a smooth talker and a LIAR!
Since when did we sleep together!?
“I am sorry Deborah,It's such an honour to meet you. Nichole is one of the best women I have met in my life ,you are lucky” I say truthfully,Nichole is awe at my words which I shrug off.
She's such a drama queen.
“Anyway,I’ll be here for some weeks. We'll be leaving tomorrow,is it okay for us to stay here tonight?” Nichole asked with a pout. I instantly knew my reply to that. I just hope Callum won't kill me.
“Don’t waste your money,Stay here until you go back” Nichole gasped at my words, I didn't miss the glare sending my way.
“But we don't want to intrude”
I shake my head instantly,“I’ll love it if you guys stay with us” I purposely ignore the sharp intake beside me.
“I told you my sister-in-law is the best!” Nichole nudged her girlfriend.
“Now, that’s settled. I'd like to talk with my wife, Tess. Can you follow me?” Callum calls me softly,I watch in horror at his face. I feel sick.
Nichole and Deborah gave me a smirk which I blushed unconsciously, their smirks suggesting something naughty?
“Cal,I am hungry,Can we talk later?”
“Cal……..” Nichole screams at nickname. I cringe at the name,It sounds horrible. I can't imagine Callum as Cal.
“Such a sweet name,” Deborah added.
Meanwhile,Callum rubs his face and smiles at me which resembles a grimace.
Please don't tell me that's his real smile.
“Aww Don't be shy Little Tess,Go on”
I rather not.
“Tess baby” the fork in my hand drops at his voice. Meanwhile,Deborah and Nichole are seconds away from dying because of aweing at our supposed nicknames.
Tess baby!!!!! TESS BABY!!!
I sighed and stood up from my seat before he killed me from the Cringeyness. Callum holds me up and tugs my hand holding it in his large one. I blushed at the sudden touch.
I die internally.
“Don’t be too loud” Nichole shouted at our retreating figure and they burst out laughing. My heart is about to leap out of my chest, I wasn't sure if it was because of Nichole’s comment or because of his touch.
I’m tired of these internal debates. Let's just say it was because of both.
In trance, I haven't realised Calum has pushed me in my bedroom and he is trapping me between his body and the wall.
I looked anywhere but his gaze that was watching me intently. And Suddenly I’m mute.
Why is he staring at me? At my face or was he staring because I have eye boogers!?
God no…
“Can you take a step back?”
It was an awkward silence after I spoke that word, I kept replaying the last word in my head again and again thinking I had said something while my mouth said the other. Callum just stared at me, I could feel his hot breath in my neck.
My neck!
Soon, I felt the pain in my neck. Callum is sucking my skin…..
Not to be dramatic but I think my husband is a Fucking Vampire!!!!!
Chapter 8 Vampire……. There are no other words to describe his neck sucking fetish which I definitely and Absolutely don't mind. Callum makes sure he places small kisses on my collarbone, the skin behind my ears, but not my freaking lips! Lips that humans use while talking, eating, smiling, kissing…….Lying, Tongue dancing? “Callum?” I pretend to push him away while he is busy attacking my neck. Stop sucking my neck you leech…. That's what I wanted to say, he doesn't get to leave me all hot and flustered and later ignore my existence completely. Kiss my lips,Asshole “Why do you fucking get on my nerves?” he groans in my neck. My body tense hearing his throaty voice,I get on his nerves? My lips tugged up although I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be a good thing or a bad thing.
Chapter 9 I begged Callum to let me go because I was seconds away from puking my gut out but he didn't stop walking, he walked up the stairs with my body slumped over his shoulder. Maybe I was drunk but his butt was on my face. I did not dare give up my chance to feel his hard muscles, so without asking for his permission I touched his butt feeling it under my palm. Hard and Complete muscles, just how I expected. Callum froze on the stairs and spank my butt mumbling something under his breath. When he reached my bedroom, he don't bother going in,instead walk towards his bedroom(not that I mind) He put me on his bed more like throw me,I glared up at him to which he only smirked. “Why am I here?” I asked him. “Just shut up and go to bed” I try to get up from his b
Chapter 10I will never love youHis words kept repeating in my head. I’m back at my favourite convenience store, this time I manage to buy myself a drink without needing to show my ID.The owner doesn't ask me anything, not that I would reply.I can finally understand why Callum never spared me a glance. He has someone like Celine all this time and I was the reason why they broke up. His marriage tore them apart!I gulped a huge amount of the bitter thing, Tessa White is the most pathetic human.I can see why my mother was always the one who did things for me, She knew my worth.She knew I can't do things alone, part of me knew why she forced this marriage on me, as usual she's helping me.I wish She hadn't.Celine's heartbroken face, Callum’s glare. I could
Chapter 11 Callum laughs bitterly and gulps down a large amount of his drink. He wiped his tears that escaped his eye. Fuck him!!! “Of course, You'll eventually leave” he says in between his laugh. I watched him confused and waited for him to be sane again. Is he drunk? Drunk Callum is scary, his laugh is forced and I want to bonk his head. “We won't get divorced,You sign it remember. Think about the consequences,Do you think you can just cancel the agreement,that's not right!” I slumped down in my seat, I knew he was right. We signed an agreement, I was aware of it but it doesn't hurt to try. I started pouring drink after drink, Callum across me slurs a little whenever he talks. We sat at the dining table talking about most of the t
Chapter 12 The nights are strangely chilly and eerie. I’m lonely and sad. I regretted waking up today in Callum’s arms, maybe I wasn't meant to be happy.If I was,Celine won't be working with us. It is not fair on my part to judge her without meeting her but Can anyone blame me? She has the one thing I only want! God, I sound like a sore loser. The night air is mocking at me by blowing my skirt left and right not having any ounce of sympathy for this loser woman. I hated everything so much. With the sudden motivation to visit my new favourite person, I headed to his place. I saw his gloomy jerkface through the glass.As I don't have any friends in this neighborhood, I plan to befriend my favourite person although there are higher chances he might possibly chase me away the moment he sees me.
Chapter 13 I rolled over and arched my neck giving access to Callum who kissed me with deep passion. He was determined to pleasure me tonight, which I didn't mind. Callum kisses were my favourite thing now. My mom always teached me how to fit in wherever I go and might I say I am good at adapting - with Callum’s kisses and his touch. I hold the nape of his neck and pull his face towards me latching my lips on his. He released a deep guttural moan which excites me in so many ways. Who knew I would be such a horny lady. “We should stop” I squeaked out although my arms and legs were ready to pound on him any second. Callum pecks my lips and pulls away breathing heavily. “You are right,” he said hoarsely. We lay on the bed in silence, for some time to compose ourselves. Who knew making out can be so Tiring. Our intense make out se
Chapter 14 We kissed. Aiden lips move with mine in a slow, passionate,gentle way. And suddenly,I feel like an idiot. The sparks weren't there, there was no excitement in my stomach. No goosebump erupted,there were no butterflies. The kiss was very different from Callum kisses. Aiden wasn't a bad kisser,no, he is a very good kisser but I don't feel it. Aiden was the one who pulled away from our kiss. He cupped my cheeks in a gentle,loving way. However, I kept on comparing Callum kisses. It was nauseating. “What the fuck is going on here?” Roars from the doorway. Aiden and I jump apart. I looked towards the direction of the voice and there Callum stood with his jaw clenched and his fist balling up. If I were to describe his emotion,it was rage. That wasn't hard to depict. He looked so mad and furious. Rage was all that his face was showing at
Chapter 15 There are so many things I wish for in my life. I wished for my mom to be a little younger, I wished for Cassandra to stop sleeping around,I wished to have a baby without getting pregnant (which is not weird). Lastly,I always wished for Callum to love me back(now that is weird) The sky is covered in a thick layer of clouds with sounds of thunder resonating from the sky. When I was young, I used to dream of cuddling with Callum on his bed with warmth radiating from his body. My thoughts and dreams are all because of the cheesy,romance I read at nights with hopes of getting my own hero. It was wishful thinking, but a girl can dream. My dream is not so far away when Callum holds me in his arms stroking my hair in a rhythm. The moment would have been so perfect if not for us talking about his relationship with Celine. The 'talk' circles around his highschool life alon
Epilogue Two years later, “Callum, Tyler needs to be fed!” Tessa screamed with her monstrous voice. I let go of Sharon's hair and tied the rubber at the end of the braid. “Daddy, Tyler's walking towards us,” she said pointing her fingers towards my one year old son. True to her words, I looked over and saw the little beast walking towards us,sucking his thumb, his shirt wet from his drool. “Da-da hmp- hmmm-paaa” he laughed,Sharon ran towards him and pecked his cheeks. “Mommy, bye-” she tucked her backpack and walked out of the door before I could ask her to kiss me. My daughter hardly stays at home because she is always playing with her best friend who just moved down a year ago. “Now, Mommy did ask me to feed you” I coo the younger Anderson who just continued sucking his thumb. I checked the milk and fed him,
Chapter 39Go back to BOSTON!?I followed him by hailing a cab without any hesitation. I knew for a fact that he was leaving again to that place where he always disappeared for the past two days but this time I was clever enough to follow him. Like every typical angry wife who was mad at her obnoxious husband, I instructed the cab driver to tail Callum’s cab but he refused to, which infuriates me.“Why the hell would you say no? Please follow that damn cab!Mate!” My anger is at bay with the way the bald head old man was shutting down my request.“I ain't your mate
Chapter 38 Three fucking weeks, that's how long I was waiting for Callum to call me,text me, or to come back so that I could demand a legit explanation with his stupidity. Aunt Cassidy and I continued our afternoon baking, it was like our own small world with Sharon. However, Callum never texted me but called his mom to inform him about his well-being but NOT ME! His wife. When it turned into a month, I was not having any of it. I booked the ticket for London and packed the luggage the night before my departure. Luckily, Alex told me the whereabouts of my husband which triggered me to carry out my lame decision. Aunt Cassidy doesn't have any idea about my supposed trip to London and I was hoping it would be that way. Six hours later, I walked into the huge hotel, and talked with the beautiful receptionist. I had a hard time un
Chapter 37 Callum Pov I ran after her feeling extremely lost and fear creeped up my soul. There was no way she could have known but then again Why would she run away. None of this makes sense, the visit, the interrogation and lastly Tess running away from me. By the time I reached the elevator, she was gone but I couldn't let her walk away. No now, not ever. I took the staircase running like a madman, my breath came out in gasp,another reminder that I was losing my shape. I knew calling her was unnecessary but that doesn't stop me from calling her number. As expected, it was turned off. Feeling defeated, I hopped in my car and entered the GPS, I knew there was one place she would go if she was trying to avoid me. God! I hope I am right this time. When I reached her childhood hom
Chapter 36 There were no other words to explain as I skimmed over the page for the tenth time. And each time I was hoping whatever I was seeing is none other than my nightmare rather than a reality but it was still there when I opened my eyes. And it shattered my hope and expectations. Is Callum capable of doing such things? My heart aches at the possibility of Callum doing such a horrible thing. I remembered him telling me about his anger issues and the things he did to his friend….. I shook my head out of my thoughts. There's no way he can do this … right? I stayed at home today,making up an excuse to clean the house instead of visiting Aunt Cass. As much as I enjoyed spending time with her, I can't comprehend the situation. I need answers and I am going to find one. I walked up to his office where he spent most of his days a
Chapter 35 Four days after the marriage, I strolled down the city and hailed a cab, and asked the Uber driver to take me to North Street. My hands are sweaty, I was a nervous rack with an incredible amount of sweet and Vitamin in my system. After the wedding night of my two best friends, I was house arrested for two days by my own husband. The reason : I was pregnant. I was still in my dream. The word pregnant didn't cross my mind until the bittersweet night. The bitter part was when I had to endure the excruciating pain and the sweet part was the news the doctor dropped on us. As my wombs weren't as fertile as Cass and my body had some complications I was discharged after making sure I would be okay. Callum cried like a baby and he went on a full speech on how I made him the happiest man in the world which is ironic since He made me happy and complete me like no one else does.
Chapter 34I flung myself towards Calum when he opened the door, he chuckled at me and buried his face in my hair. I missed him so much that it hurt. His scent of citrus and manly scent eases me, I inhaled his scent earning a deep chuckled from my husband. “I missed you Cal,”“Miss you more, babe”We made dinner together, Callum would always find an excuse to touch me and I found myself loving the attention. He's gone for only three freaking days and I am acting like a starved animal, hungered for his touch and attention. Stupid hormones.“I am so excited for the next few days,Callum. Do you think Aiden will bawl his heart out!?” I laughed and imagined my two best friends walking down the aisle, Kissing and saying their vows. They are damn too romantic and cute.“I am more excited for tonight,” he wiggles his eyebrows, I s
Chapter 33 “You look beautiful Honey, I am so proud of you,” Cassandra’s mom wiped her tears with her hankies and watched as Cassandra tried on her wedding dress. I got choked up with my emotions while Cassandra rolled her eyes when she saw her mother and me. “Guys, stop crying, I am not marrying an Alien,” Cassandra is four months pregnant now and most of the time, I restrain myself from throttling her neck. She's the most annoying preggy woman I had ever encountered, and poor Aiden was the one who suffered the most since he was the one who put the baby in that demon. “Honey, I can't believe you'll be a mom soon” Cassandra’s mom kept fanning her eyes in order to dry her tears. She looked ridiculous but a mom is emotionally caring and attentive most of the time. “I am so excited,mom. But-” Cassandra hesitated, “Do you think I'll be okay? I am not exactly
Chapter 32 The skies are coloured with blue and white with thick clouds gathering together forming a huge cloud and boom, the sun disappears and the rain starts pattering on the ground. I was watching the whole thing, like it had something to do with me. I was proud of myself for accomplishing the task of cloud watching,not sure, if the other thinks that too. Cassandra,Aiden,Callum and I were to head down the bar tonight, it was supposed to be a celebration for Cassandra’s pregnancy. Although I was excited for her, I can't deny the ugly feeling of longing. I was only twenty four and why the hell was I so eager to have a baby? Life can be such a bitch sometimes especially when I was in my period instead of being pregnant with my first baby. For tonight, I chose my maroon tight dress with lace covering my back, and a bra wasn't needed. I paired it with my highest pair of stiletto heels that Callum bo