When we get home, Leo is still acting out of character and I am expecting him to hit me at any moment. But he doesn't, I glance at him to see him staring at me."There will be a party here soon. I have a dress on my bed for you to wear and please don't embarrass me when my guests arrive." He tells me.I nod, then make my way up the stairs to shower and get ready.Whilst in my underwear, I stare down at the short, sparkly, red dress that has a long split in the side. Wondering if he really wants me to wear something like this, because he always tells me that he doesn't want any other man to stare at me. So is this a setup?Before I can get the dress on, the bedroom door slams shut. I gasp because I never notice Leo coming into the room, but there he is, standing behind me.Suddenly, he rips my underwear off before forcing me onto the bed. When I struggle, he slaps me on the ass."Remember when this was nothing but a fun adventure for us? What changed Angela? You enjoyed it so much." He
After Leo leaves me again, I walk around to find Karen, intending to get her to seduce Leo. I am willing to tell her everything that he likes and what to do to impress him.Finally I find her, standing with a few other females. All of them seem to have the same face as she does, with big asses and big breasts.I frown, because in honesty, that is not what Leo wants. Even though he likes a woman with red hair and pouty lips, he still likes them to look somewhat natural.As I walk closer to them, I see one of the female gesturing in my direction. Just like with Brie and the others that night at the celebratory party.When I go to stand directly in the centre of the group, Karen frowns at me."And what do you want, Mrs Cross?" Her words spits venom."If you want my husband, then go for it. If you think that you are better than me, why not take him? Or maybe you know that he will never go for you?"Karen laughs, and I cut her off by mocking her exaggerated laugh."You made your body like
I glance back at Leo one last time, then nod at the man beside me. Can't get into too much trouble now, can I? I'm sure it will be just a friendly chitchat, and if he gets too overly friendly, then I'll just go."Fine. What do you want?" I ask.He let out a laugh. "Right to it then. My name is Emanuel.""Emanuel," I repeat with a frown."Yes, it is nice meeting a beautiful woman like you. Now tell me, how did you come by marrying such a man like Leo?"I freeze at his words.'Does everyone know about Leo's true nature?'"What do you mean?"He scuffs. "You know, cocky, and think the world revolves around him. This overly rich man who thinks so highly of himself.""Oh, that's it?""What do you mean?""I thought it would have been something else, not you being jealous of his success.""Jealous?" He barks out a laugh. "I'm not jealous, and I don't hate him either. Even though he keeps turning down my many business ideas.""So you are upset with him, then?"He sighs. "Call it what you want,
"I don't..." Raymond trails off."You don't what? I asked you a simple question. All you have to do is answer."Raymond glances at me, while I give him a side eye.''I guess that's all the answer I need then. Because why else would you still be in here with my woman after the party is over?""Leo, please don't do this.""Do what exactly? Hmm, because right now you are betraying me."I walk over to him, intending to calm him down. When I place a hand on his shoulder, he pushes me to the ground."Leo, man, there is no need for this." Raymond said."Oh, so you are going to tell me how to treat my wife now?""No."Leo laughs. "I asked if you want her. You never answered, but it is clear you do. So tell you what, why don't you fuck her? You wanted to, and I just had to interrupt with my nosy self.""Leo, no such thing was about to happen.""Shut up. This is just typical of you." He then points to Raymond. "Come on now, boy, let me see you do it.'Raymond frowns. "Do what?""Fuck her, that'
"Look at you, you are nothing but a little whore. Letting another man mount you like that, such a disgusting sight. I don't even know what is stopping me from killing you both." Leo says.I cast my eyes down, unable to look at him. It isn't his words that hurt, but what he just made us do and the way he watched with a smile on his face. I can see it even clearer that this man is sick, and no matter the amount of money he had, that can't change him."Angela, I knew you never loved me. And all those times..." He trails off. "Every time we lay on a bed together or whenever we have intercourse, you never moan like that. I could see that you were enjoying what he did to you."I still have my eyes on the floor, but he is right. I enjoyed my time with Raymond, despite the circumstances. I have never had a man take his time with my body like that before, and even though we were forced. He made sure to bring me pleasure. It wasn't only for him.I glance up at Leo from under my long fake lashes
Avril helps me to my feet, then leads me over to the bathroom, where the water is already in the bathtub."Don't worry, it is cold water to help with the swelling and sting. Just lay there for a while. I'll go make you some food in the meantime." She said, then helps me in the bath.I grimace as I sit in the water, but she is right. It is soothing to my back and helps with the pain. I sigh at the relief and lay back. But that still doesn't help my tears from flowing, because never in all my years of being alive has anyone ever whipped me, and for Leo to beat me in such a way is so degrading.When the water is starting to match up to my body temperature, I get up and gingerly step out of the tub, then make my way to the room Leo said I am to sleep in. There I dig around the dress, looking through the limited amount of clothes I have to see what I can wear. I settle on a purple silky robe, thinking that it won't be so rough on the blisters of my skin.After that, I hold on to the railin
To my relief, Avril comes back, and she keeps her promise of giving me a DVD and a small player so I can watch the classes. She also surprises me with a phone and a number."You have to make sure you hide them from your husband."While Avril goes off to clean, which makes no sense that she cleans every day but it is just a silly rule for her to follow, thanks to Leo. I study the name and number written on the paper, still not believing that it belongs to Raymond.I quickly stuff the items under the sofa when I hear footsteps approaching, thinking that it might have been one of those men, but it is only Avril who tells me that she was told to make dinner and leave.I nod at her. "I'll go up to my room then." I tell her, then hide things she gave me under my robe."Be strong Angela, you will get out of this soon."I nod, hoping that her words will be true.When I get to my room, I head right for the bathroom, where I lock myself. Stuff a towel under the door and turn the water on to dro
The next morning, Leo wakes me up. Telling me to get ready because we have an event to attend.I groan from the pounding headache I have, then get up to do as he says."I have a dress out for you. When you are done, come downstairs so someone can do your make-up. I don't want anyone seeing that black eye."After showering, I hurry to but on the short plum colour dress he has out for me and the black wedge heels.I make my way down to him, with my head high, because I want whoever he hires to see what an abusive person he is."There she is, my beautiful wife." Leo smiles, meeting me at the stairs.He gives me a look before taking my hand and leading me to the living room where things are set up.He smiles at the man, pretending as if things are ok with us."Mrs Cross? So nice to meet you..." the man freezes after seeing my face. And I don't blame him, not even I can look at my own reflection.My eye is black and blue, my cheek has a cut on it and my lip is spilt open.I can see that he
Even though it has been a year since I have escaped the clutches of Leo, I still look over my shoulders to make sure that he hasn't found me somehow.I shiver as I pack the dishes into the washer. Just thinking about that man gives me chills. I am still scared of him. I am still worried that he will find me and take me back as his prisoners, maybe even kill me.I know that Raymond told me to not think about it so much and that Leo will never find me. But even with moving to a new state, and changing my name, along with bleaching my hair blonde. I still can't help but be wary. I think I might need therapy with how scared I am."Hey, babe. I'm home." Raymond comes up behind me, kissing my neck.That cause me to calm down."Everything is coming along great." He kisses my neck."That's good.""How is my little angel?" He asks."She is sleeping. I think her teeth are coming in, so she is fussy."Raymond spins me around. "I was thinking of a date night, say tomorrow. We can go to that resta
I make my way slowly through the small forest, because I wasn't aware that the place was so uneven or filled with holes. Which makes me wonder if any of them are for me.The place is also slippery, with my having to go even slower and have to hold on to the tress for support, afraid that if I fall, I might lose this baby.My phone buzz, it is a message from Layla. She met up with Avril and Adele, and is only notifying me about how far away they are.I can hear tires screeching on the pavement, then the old rusty gate opening. I pause to make sure I'm not seen by ducking down and waiting for it to drive up to the house.I then begin to run in the direction of the main road, slipping and falling as I do. Not stopping until I get to the high wall that is blocking my freedom.I peek out from the trees to see if anyone is coming down the driveway before moving to the gate. But sadly, it doesn't have a keypad like I hope, so I can't put any pass codes in.I guess he knew I would try to esca
The next morning, I am happy to know that Leo has left for work. Thanks to Pete for giving me that information.I basically run back upstairs to call the few numbers in my phone.Tye first person I call is Natasha, I don't know why but it just feel as if I should apologise to her for not returning."Angela, oh my God. Where have you been? When you didn't show up the next day, I started to worry about you. Then I tried your phone but I went to voice mail.""Because Leo went crazy and has me out in some log cabin in the middle of the woods."Natasha pause for a while. "I don't know where that is, but are you able to leave?""I will soon, before he gets back. I have to go. I have someone to call so they can come help me.""Tell me what I can do.""You just stay put. With your state, I don't want you to worry too much."I hang up before she can say anything else.Layla picks up on the first ring."Jesus Christ, where have you been? The girls and I are worried sick.""I'm fine.""No, you a
Even though Leo didn't really put his hands on me, I can't help but shake from fear. I thought he would have beaten me to anything and I would really have a miscarriage, but now that I really am pregnant I don't think he will hit me. And even so, I can't allow him to think that his child is his.I make my way to my room to let the girls and Raymond know what I happening, but before I can take out my hidden phone, Leo walks in."I mean, I when I said that I don't want you around those girls again, I don't trust Layla and I know that she must be telling you things. So to get you away from them, we are going to move.""What?""And one more thing, I want a divorce, but I won't let you leave until you have my son."My heart skip at those words."You can't do that.""I can. It is in our contract. You remember? The one you signed."I can't get any words out."You will be locked up in the new house. There will be doctors tending to you until you have my son and then I'll throw you out.""But
Right there in the living is Leo on top of Star, both of them sweaty and breathing hard. I don't know why I can't look away or leave; it is as if I'm mesmerised by the both of them fucking on the sofa.Star moans, calling his name. While Leo fucked her from the back, with one hand gripping the back of the sofa and the other gripping her waist.I am about to walk away when Leo looks up and see me."Angela, I'm glad you are home. You came just in time for the show."Star looks up in time to my name, I can see her smiling at me, she start overreacting. Moaning louder, as if she is enjoying it such but I know she is doing it only to get to me but I don't care.Leo calls me over, telling me to sit. I do as he said, not really caring about them and the act, because I don't love Leo, so Star can't hurt me. She can have him for all I care."I want you to watch this, Angela. Get this image into your mind."He starts fucking her harder and her moans gets louder.Leo makes a sound as he comes, t
When I wake up the next morning, I am glad to know that Leo has already left for work.I roll to my side. The moment I do, my stomach gets uneasy and I have to rush to the bathroom where I throw up in the sink. Not even making it to the toilet.Just as I thought it was over, it starts again.Avril comes into my room, only to see me on the floor with my head between my knees."Are you alright?"Before I can answer, I start throwing up again."I don't know. I woke up, and it's like this.""Ok, get yourself cleaned up. I'll make some tea to help settle your stomach."When she walks out, I throw up one last time before brushing my teeth and coming down to the kitchen.I am greeted by pepper mint tea, eggs, waffles, and bacon."Thank you." I smile at Avril, who gives me a look instead.I drink the tea first, but on the first bite of the waffles and getting it down. I rush to the sink and start throwing up."I think you should do a pregnancy test," Avril lets out."What?""You heard me. Whe
I make my way back to Raymond, telling him I have to go now. For some reason, I am feeling nauseous, and as if I would throw up in any second."Are you alright? Maybe you just need to lie down for a while." He said, touching the small of my back."No, I feel really sick. I don't know why, but suddenly it is as if-" I stop talking, because I can actually feel the bile rising in my throat now.All I can do is embarrassingly lose the contents of my stomach, but as soon as I do, I feel better.I wipe at my mouth. "Sorry," I tell Raymond, feeling my face heating up."Yeah, I think it is best if you go lay down for a while." Raymond tells me, taking my hand and leading me up to his room.There I lay down, and he came to lie beside me."You look pale, what did you eat?" He asks, brushing back hair from my forehead."I didn't eat anything, just had that beer. But it did have a funny taste to it.""Maybe it has expired."I shrug, cuddling up closer to him.I feel much more safe and secure with
Raymond introduced me as his girlfriend, which everyone greets me."I don't know you had a girlfriend.'' A female said, she pouts then frowns at me."It's fairly new, three months to be exact." He tells her, putting an arm around my shoulder to pull me close."I doubt it will last long." She said, then turns her head away."Janet, how can you say such a thing?" Another female said.I try to ignore that, and focus on the others that are around. Mostly on the two female I'm more familiar with."Can you excuse me a minute?" I ask, moving away from Raymond."Fancy seeing you here," I said."I can say the same. I thought you were married. Never did I expect to hear you being the girlfriend of Raymond. What was it, all a lie? Or maybe you are living a double life?""No, it's...you know, the situation I'm in."Star scoffs. "I hear your complaints, but I don't believe your words.""What? How can you say that? I show you the bruise on my stomach, and tell you all that he has done to me."Star
It has been three months now since my dear husband has been giving me my freedom, where I meet with the girls and Raymond. I have also been secretly paying for a house, thanks to the help of Avril.I get the credit card from Leo; I withdraw money which he never questions. Give it to her and she deposits it to the realtor. Then I get an alert on my burner phone about the payment. I also make sure to give her money for herself, not as a bribe but because I learnt that Leo didn't pay her much. She works two jobs and has children. I offered to buy her a house as well, but she refused.I message Raymond to let him know that I'm on my way to him. I already had breakfast with the girls and now I'm going to spend a little time with him. Not only do I enjoy the sex but also his company. He is a wise man, and always fills me in on what is happening around the world. He makes me feel included, unlike Leo.With Leo, it is all about sex. We never have a conversation, and it has always been like th