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2025-03-08 03:09:10
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The Stand In Wife's Revenge Fragments of the Past
The sting of bewilderment and dissatisfaction was all the while pushing down at my chest as I wiped the tears from my face.The main thing that appeared to be natural to me was the suitcase across the room and my hand shook as I went after it. I zipped it open and fumbled with its items.The clothes were delicate and looked expensive and they were folded too perfectly. I couldn't distinguish the designer labels that lined within and everything appeared to be more lavish than I might have owned.Vulnerability grasped my heart as I contemplated whether I was wealthy, had I been voyaging or was this my life? My brain was hustling as I raked my fingers through the textures yet every time I attempted to remember anything, the stinging pain in my head just increased .I let out a sigh, grasped my head and groaned as the strain felt like an unconquerable weight."Why can't I remember?"I asked myself faintly feeling so unimportant despite everything I shut my eyes trying to drive the haze aw
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With its sleek black frame creating a long shadow across the driveway, the car's engine purred to a halt in front of his mansion.Alex remained motionless in the driver's seat for a moment, the only sound that slipped into his mind was the soft hum of the engine. The magnificent of his estate and the towering stone pillars that ought to have occupied his thoughts were all far from his mind. Instead Ava was all he could think about. His mind kept drifting back to her, lost and alone on the road, she had been a mystery ever since he had found her.All day long he had been haunted by the vision of her frail vulnerable body, her eyes wide with doubt.He had been attracted to her for reasons other than just her apparent need for assistance. Something more profound. Despite his inability to pinpoint it he sensed a connection between them.The way she talked and her voice were tentative and quite similar to Fiona's. It had hit him at once. There was an eerie similarity...same curly dark ha
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge Burden
The sight of everything I had constructed was a dull sight tonight as I entered the mansion through the enormous front door. Every detail including the marble floors, the chandeliers and the high ceilings served as a reminder of both my accomplishments and how empty everything now felt.As I passed I hardly noticed the dozen maids in uniform standing in perfect formation with their heads bowed in greeting. They waited in silence for recognition but I had nothing to offer.Not tonight.I was thinking about something else. Ava's mystery, the day's events and the weight of everything looming over me dominated my thoughts. As my life seemed to be falling apart I was unable to concentrate on the little details of my mansion. I lacked the strength for formalities and the likes as I went up the grand staircase, my footsteps echoing in the silence of the mansion.After Fiona's unconsciousness, the mansion had become eerily quiet once again. The same silence that had given this place a tomb-l
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Unfamiliar Path
The faint buzzing of fluorescent lights above me roused me. A faint antiseptic scent and something else blended with the hospital's sterile odor that permeated the air.Something that smelt like fear. My head was still pounding from the pain from the day before so I shifted and winced a little.The sterile hospital gown was still sticking to my body when I sat up and saw the light coming in through the window creating long shadows all over the room. It was dawn.The weight of reality also had to bear. I couldn't stay in the hospital but I didn't know where I was going or where I belonged. I struggled to swing my legs over the side of the bed and stood up, my knees quivering a little under me.The nurses had removed the bandage from my side while I slept but the pain persisted—sharp and persistent like a continual reminder of whatever had happened to me. I cautiously touched it but I couldn't afford to worry about that right now. I had to go. Except for my suitcase which was still at
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge The Familiar Stranger
I froze.I heard the voice, so recognizable yet so distant. It sounded cool and easy as though he had absolutely no worries to speak of when he said my name. He appeared to have known me for quite a long time. I went to search for himself and felt a chill creep down my spine. Alex. Resting up against a smooth dim vehicle across the road he radiated a calm certainty that made him unmissable. He oozed with confidence and his fitted suit fit him like it was specially designed. I felt defenseless and uncooked by the manner in which he looked at me as though he knew it all yet nothing by any means. His eyes met mine and the edges of his lips turned into a smirk. He stood upright and moved toward me with quiet estimated advances. I felt like I needed to run or move away as I felt something about him that was uncanny."Ava." he called out again in a low, smooth voice. "You are out. I figured you would leave soon yet I didn't expect it would be so quickly. How are you?"Attempting to keep
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"Welcome to your new home, Ava." Alex's voice broke the stillness with a smooth comforting tone.The car glided to a halt and he parked in front of a huge mansion, he got out quickly and rounded the car to get the door for me and I got out, my legs shaky from exhaustion.I couldn't help but look around as I felt lost in the beauty and magnificent. I had never Imagined stepping into a place like this, much less staying in it."This is where you stay... alone?" I inquired, unable to control the wonder that was beginning to seep into my voice.This world, Alex's unexpected offer of assistance and the peculiar weight of being in a mansion that seemed to belong to someone much more significant than myself were all still rocking my head.Alex smiled, a glimmer of something nearly gentle in his eyes as though he recognized my perplexity.As if it were the most natural thing in the world he stated plainly "For the time being, you are my company."I was at a loss for words. His words hung in m
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Moment of Hope
At the time when Alex was gone, I went into the room. I remained there thinking about everything briefly after the door clicked shut behind me.Everything seemed to be calmly lightened by the delicate light coming in through the windows and the bed was so large and rich that it nearly appeared to be stunning.As I strolled across the room, I stopped sharply. I momentarily had the feeling that I was entering the life and story of another person. I didn't intend to live this way. I wasn't in need of spaces that cried honor and abundance like this one.But then I was right here. Out of nature I put my hand on my stomach and felt the little kick that had turned into a persistent sign of what my life had become. My child .Up to this point I had the opportunity to give it my full thought. It had appeared as though a bit of hindsight in the surge of things covered underneath all the other things I was thinking of.Anyway I became mindful of the fact that it was a piece of me — part of my ne
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-09The Stand In Wife's Revenge Fragmented Dreams
…In the way that shards of forgotten memories frequently do, I slipped into a haze and found myself in a world that wasn't quite mine but felt remarkably familiar. The candles flickering softly lit the dim room surrounding me. I couldn't remember why or for whom the table was set but it had silverware neatly arranged and food waiting.Everything felt strange and out of place even though the warm comforting smell of roasted chicken filled the air. I stood motionless rearranging the silverware absently as my fingers touched it as though hoping something would make sense.My heart was racing with excitement and I had a nagging feeling that something was missing even though I couldn't recall why I was here. Softly the clock ticked away in the distance. At 7:42 p. m. I had someone to wait for. Who thought?Footsteps muffled by the distance were heard as the door opened. And a man came in. The details of him were fading and changing in my mind and his face was a blur.Although I was unabl
Terakhir Diperbarui : 2025-03-20
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The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Taste of Something New
The floor of the bedroom was streaked with gold as the morning light came in through the curtains. However warmth did nothing to relieve the cold burden on my chest. The agonizing relics of the nightmare continued to replay in my head. The tears of Ava. the shot. the blood.With a sharp exhale I wiped my face. My head ached and a dull lingering migraine was developing behind my eyes. The visions that wouldnt go away had robbed the sleep. Air was what I needed. After hauling myself from bed I put on a shirt and went into the hallway. I felt the mansions eerie stillness as it encircled me in silence. Too little noise was made. Until—. the slight rumbling of motion. Before I could think my feet dragged me to the kitchen. The air smelled of something savory and fresh herbs as I got closer. Softly the rhythmic sound of a knife striking a cutting board reverberated.I stopped as I rounded a corner. Standing at the kitchen counter Ava chopped tomatoes with a practiced ease her dark hair loo
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Between Two Shadows
The darkness encircled me oppressive and dense. The sheets coiled around my body like shackles and the bed beneath me felt far away but I was immobile. I was confined. A sharp sound faint at first but getting louder reverberated in my mind.Let it drip.Pour. Let it drip. I was standing in a long deserted hospital hallway when my eyes opened—inside the dream. The white sterile walls extended indefinitely on either side and the harsh fluorescent lights flickered overhead. A chill ran down my spine as the chilly air pressed against my skin. Something metallic hung beneath the familiar antiseptic smell that filled my lungs. Blood. The steady rhythmic sound of dripping water grew louder hammering at my skull. Water was absent though.Only silence was heard. Then—action. A door at the far end of the hallway creaked open. My throat tightened with breath. Fiona. She entered the gloomy light radiant and complete. Her delicate features were unaffected by illness and her dark hair fell in ge
The Stand In Wife's Revenge One Step Ahead
The sound of my phone buzzing sharply cut through the quiet of my room and vibrated against the bed. I wrapped a towel around my waist and exited the restroom steam curling behind me. I strode over to pick up the device dripping water from my hair onto my bare shoulders.A name appeared on the screen. Cole. my personal investigator. Quietly I hoped he had some good news. However I had a feeling that whatever he was going to say would be beneficial. I responded right away. "You have something tell me?"Coles tone was tinged with the satisfaction of a job well done and his voice was clear. "I have a lot more than that. I am in possession of everything." My heartbeat intensified. "Proceed." "Liam —where he goes what he does and who he hangs out with. He is constantly being watched."A slow smile pulled at my lip corner. "And?" "A penthouse is where he resides. luxurious confidential and safe. However he is not by himself. . . "A pause.I gripped the phone more tightly. “Ava?" With an
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Unwanted Longing
As soon as Alexander was gone I fell onto my bed and buried my face in my hands. My lips—God my lips still tingled from his kiss—my breath was still erratic and my heart was still pounding. I was embarrassed. However I was unable to ignore the reality at the same moment. I had given him a kiss. Furthermore I had desired it. I didnt fully understand the part of me that had yearned for a mans touch. I let him consume me and melted into him forgetting everything else for those fleeting moments.With a moan I leaned back against the headboard and pressed my fingers to my temples. Why in the world was I acting this way? I ought not to have permitted that to occur. The instant he leaned in and his lips touched mine I should have shoved him away. However I hadnt. He got what he wanted—no we both got what I had stood there and let him have.I traced the area where his mouth had been with my fingers to my lips. I could almost feel him there lingering and asserting. His hands holding me as tho
The Stand In Wife's Revenge A Dangerous Realization
I moved slowly deliberately and unsteadily down the dark hallway. My body was still burning from Avas ghost touch and my mind was still spinning. How in the hell had I become affected? I was out of control. Totally. I was always in charge of my behavior feelings and impulses. I had yelled however as soon as I saw her standing there staring at me with those wide unsure eyes.I felt like something had broken inside of me when she gasped and her lips opened just a little in shock. I then gave her a kiss. It wasnt just a kiss. I gobbled her up. I got to my door and combed my hair in frustration. Before pushing the door open and slamming it behind me my fingers balled into a fist.Though the sound reverberated throughout the room it was insufficient to block out my thoughts. With a groan I leaned against the door and closed my eyes. I had to stop thinking about her. I had to force myself to ignore the memories of how she tasted how her breath caught when I pressed harder on her lips and ho
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Lost in the Moment
Ava gasped. . I heard the faint sound hardly more than a sharp gasp for air. felt it. It shook me up and made me feel something I shouldnt have. However I continued. I had no way. My body responded before my mind could and I tightened my fingers around her waist as I drew her closer.She was so cozy and close and I could smell her scent all over me. Next with Gods help I gave her a kiss. The world outside the room vanished as soon as our lips met. Her lips parted slightly when I applied pressure and they were softer and warmer than I had anticipated.Her subtle enticing flavor spread like wildfire throughout my body. Instinctively I moved to intensify the kiss while holding her against me with my hands sliding up her back. She remained motionless. Instead she gripped me tightly as though she needed something to hold onto her fingers curling into my shirt.I lost the last bit of control I had with that little deed. I bent my head squeezing in and consuming. Before sliding inside and tw
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Unspoken Gravity
I stood outside Ava’s door my hand hovering just inches from the wood. The only source of illumination in the dim hallway came from the antique wall sconces. The fast thud of my heart was accentuated by the oppressive silence that enveloped me. I couldnt tell how long I had been standing here but my fingers wouldnt move wouldnt shut the door and wouldnt knock. I should leave. I should turn around and go back to my room. But I couldn’t. She had been harmed by me. And that guilt clung to me like a second skin. I clenched my jaw and exhaled slowly trying to steady my nerves. Apologies had never come easy for me.Owning up to my mistakes had never been my strong suit. But tonight I had crossed a line I shouldn’t have. Tonight I had made Ava feel like an intruder in a house where she had no choice but to stay. With a sharp inhale I finally forced my knuckles against the door. A soft hesitant shuffle came from the other side.Then there was no sound. I waited to see if she would pay me an
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Fractured Remorse
She was gone but the door remained open. I leaned against the cabinet and let out a sharp breath as fatigue sank into my bones. Now I felt as though the rooms silence was oppressive and pressing down on me like an intolerable weight. I closed my eyes and curled my fingers around the necklaces delicate chain feeling the cool metal bite into my palm.Oh fuck.I should not have screamed at her. I was consumed by the anger before I could control it because it had come so abruptly and with such violence. However I felt nothing but regret now that she was gone and my own voice was the only thing left resonating in my ears. I forced myself to breathe steadily and slowly while dragging a hand down my face. However the words I had hurled at her like daggers could not be undone by breathing.She loved that piece of jewelry the most. She didnt remove it at all. . Ava flinched at what I said and I could see the raw vulnerable look darkening in her eyes. Still I had persisted. I had allowed my rag
The Stand In Wife's Revenge Shattered Silence
With my heart hammering my ribs I turned abruptly. Alexanders dark unreadable face stood by the open doorway. His clenched jaw narrowed eyes and the way his hands curled into fists at his sides were all highlighted by the golden glow from the chandelier. He was like this for the first time."You didnt answer me" he said in a low menacing voice. "Whats your purpose here?" With my throat dry I swallowed. "I—I just—"The necklace on the floor caught his attention. His movements moved too quickly. He walked across the room knelt and picked up the dropped necklace in a matter of seconds. Holding it like a treasure his forearm muscles flexed as his fingers curled tightly around it. Or something that is prohibited."I didnt intend—" He yelled "You had no right" his voice cutting like a whip through the atmosphere.I recoiled. I felt regret twist inside of me. Not that I intended to pry. I didnt intend to touch something so sacred and intimate.With a whisper "Im sorry. I didnt think."He la
