For a week, I have been treated like nothing but a slave. I am on my feet for more than nineteen hours, starting from four am to eleven pm. Then, for an hour and a half, I am forced to have sex with Leo. After that, I hardly have time to sleep.I lay wide awake now at quarter to two, too tired to sleep. Which I never know is possible. I think I have also developed restless-leg-syndrome because even now that I am laying still; it feels as if I am walking around.A single tear runs down the side of my face. I can't believe how quickly things have changed. But I caused this down on myself. I stole another woman's husband without even thinking about what their relationship is like.But now I see and understand. Natasha was miserable and all for a good reason. No wonder why she thanked me when leaving. I just set her free from a prison. She was a captive here and now I'm truly a replacement.I was so caught up in trying to get Leo from her that I ignored the signs. The black eye, the scrat
When the two female arrive with the many dresses for me to try, I make sure to pick the most unflattering dress that has a long split in the side, puffy sleeves and a fluffy skirting. I also pick out an ugly pair of shoes. "Are you sure this is what you want?" The woman asks. "Of course, this is my dream dress." I smirk. She exchanges a look with her much younger assistant. Why are they even so concern? If they know that this dress is so ugly, then why bring it in the first place? "Do you know how the backyard will be decorated? I hope that it will be at sunset. It will be just so romantic." I fake excitement. "No, we only came here with the dresses." "Ok." "We will make some adjustments to the dress so it will fit you better on your big day." The woman said, seeming unsure. "Oh, before I forget. Can I get a lift into town? I have a hair appointment, also have to get my nails done. I hope it's not too much to ask for. I don't want to bother the security so much since they hav
Before the sun even comes up, someone is shaking me awake and yelling at me to get up.I open my eyes to see that it is Leo's sister."What do you want?"She glares down at me before speaking. "My brother said to wake you, it is soon time for your wedding."I suck my teeth at her."I'm not going anywhere, I refuse to marry that man," I say, but of course it is all a show to act as if I am not interested when really I know that I will get half of all that he has.I might even take his company, and my father can finally live his dream. More like I'll live it for him."Fine, I'll go get him. Maybe he can motivate you to get your lazy ass up.""I'm far from lazy.""Really? Because my brother told me what you did the day I vivisted.""I wasn't going to clean up the mess that you purposefully made.""What kind of woman are you, then? Did you think you were going to come here and live freely?" She laughs.But they are cut short when Leo walks into the room."What's going on here?""She refus
"Aren't you going to walk me down the aisle?" I ask."For what? I don't like you."I huff. "Whatever. You need to get over the fact that Natasha isn't here anymore.""Yes, you are her replacement but you will be treated much worst. I'm not even sorry for you. I can tell from that attitude of yours you have no friends.""Who need friends? They were all jealous of me.""I'm sure they were." She walks away after her words.I frown after her, then begin to walk to the distance for the little room, out to the garden.The place it hot and there are bugs everywhere.My eyes wonder all around. I am disappointed by what I see. Here I am thinking that the backyard is well decorated and that there will be people, but instead it is just the altar where Leo stand has a long red cloth beneath his feet. And the only persons around are two of his bodyguards and the pastor who seem to have other places to be.This is not how I picture my wedding day, then again, this isn't how I picture anything.When
The only reason for me to know how long I have been in this basement for is because of the woman who comes to give me food. And for the three square meals a day, I can tell that I have been here for a week now.I keep asking her questions, but she never responds. Just put the food down and leaves.On the eighth day, I lay on the small bed and cry. I have no one to blame but myself. I put myself in this position all because of money. Now I'm being mistreated by the man I stole.I turn to face the wall, which had lines to show that I was not the only one to be locked down here, counting the passing day.I wonder if those other women knew what they were getting themselves into."Did Natasha know?" I ask out loud.If only I hadn't been so envious, I wouldn't be here. And maybe if I hadn't been a bitch, someone would have been worried about me already.All those women are right. I am a selfish person. All I am after is money, but look where that gets me. Abused and locked up.I should have
I stop counting how long I have been down there, I'm pretty sure that it is close to a month. But even with that, no one has come to see if I am dead or alive, I guess Leo really doesn't care about me. And if I don't know any better, I would say that someone else must have grab his attention. "How do I get out of here?" I ask myself. I am slowly losing hope of escaping, because there is no way out. I tried picking the locks on the small dusty windows, the lock on the door is on the outside so I couldn't try that and even when I tried digging out the blocks in the wall, the knife break. "Fuck!" I yell, my voice echoing around the room. Just then, the door opens up, revealing Leo who stands at the top of the stairs. He takes his time to walk down, before stopping before me. "Look at you, your hair has become dull and your face is ugly. You are also getting fat; I don't like your appearance at all. It is disgusting and repulsive." He criticizes. I frown. "How can you say such a th
When Crissy is done with my hair, I get up from my seat to leave, but she chases after me."Mrs Cross!" She calls after me.I turn around, thinking that she is going to tell me that I have to pay, but instead she stops me and gives me a large bag."Sorry to rush after you like that, but your husband purchased these for you when he made the appointment."I peek in the bag to see that they are hair care products. Shampoo, conditioner, hair serums and more."Oh, thank you.""Also, he said that we should call him so you know when you are all done with here.""No, that is fine, Chrissy. I know my way around town, so I'll just hurry to my next appointment before it is too late."She looks skeptical, but eventually nods. Leaving to wonder if she knows how Leo is.As I walk out and hurry across the street, I bump into Adele, causing me to drop my bag and a few of the contents to fall out."I am so sorry, I wasn't looking where I was going," she apologises, not realising that it is me."It's f
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
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