LAURAI watched from upstairs, in front of my room as Eric confronted her sister, Agatha. A while ago, I had rushed in, past Agatha without saying a word to anyone and I had gone to my room when I heard Eric's warnings to Agatha which made me stop, but didn't move further.Did Eric just call me his wife and not a bitch for the first time? I could see the rage that clouded his eyes and the cold aura that followed suit him when he walked past me. His eyes changed into something I've never seen in him before —softness. That tenderness, but I wasn't going to predict. Eric Sloan can have a change of mind anytime.I rushed back into my room when the tears were too much, and I couldn't control it. Agatha actually planned to ruin me? Not like she liked me being here, but never for once, had I ever thought she would do something to humiliate me in public. What was her reason? My heart ached with the thoughts of what the unknown people might be doing to my mother now. It's been past a week and
LAURAHeart racing so fast in my chest, the unexpected blasted at my face. I would say blast because Eric Sloan was cold, and heartless. What was I expecting? He married me threatening my life and here he was, claiming I wasn't his type. Yeah, I wasn't his type, but what hurt me most was the fact that this stupid heart of mine was falling for him. A jerk.Eric hung up on whoever was on the phone as he turned to face me, he paused when his eyes fixated on mine and so did I, I never took my gaze away from him and neither did I let tears waver in my eyes.“How long have you been standing there?” Eric asked, unhinged. “I don't know. Maybe 2, 5 or 10,” I shrugged, moving closer to him. It wasn't clear to me why I was going closer to him, but I felt like I needed to say something.“Larry said you paid his hospital bills,” I started. Eric looked away and oogled me as he gave a nervous chuckle. “Who told you that? I wouldn't do that,” He responded.“He told me himself. Why didn't you tell me
ERICSome hours ago, I had left home to forget about few things, and those few things included Laura. When I told Tyler that she wasn't my type, I meant it, but my heart didn't follow suit, and that's what vexed me the most. I wanted to get away from her, I would rather not have any business with her because I thought I have been getting too attracted to her recently.This was all a game. Just a game to pull her in as a wife and screw her life for ruining mine to the public but right now, I am being all scattered. A mess I couldn't fix—I couldn't fix my heart and mind from thinking about Laura.When I had left her back in the mansion, I had seen the warm look in her eyes, how she stares at me normally does something to me that I hated and yet, my heart succumbed. Apart from the few ladies I've been with in my life, Laura was exceptional. I don't think my heart raced for Bella while I was dating her like it does for Laura—And if I've observed that it's getting too much, I'd just ignore
AGATHAThe moment Laura passed out in my presence, shock embraced me as heat cascaded in my palms. It was at that moment Sasha was passing through, and her mouth fell open at the scene. I didn't do anything. I wasn't even touching her. Was this some sought of tricks she's trying to pull on me?“Ma'am Laura!” Sasha exclaimed, dropping the laundry basket as she rushed to her. Taking a step back, I turned and started walking away. Laura was just pretending. ‘That snake,’ I gritted my teeth, balling my fist as I paced to and fro in my room.Soon, I saw a doctor leave Laura's room, I knew Eric, my brother, was inside with her and that's the more indignation stirred up in me. What has that lady fed my brother with? Seriously, what stunts was she playing? I'm going to get to the roots of all these things —Laura must leave.My hands twitched the doorknob and the door squeaked open as I sauntered in, the first thing my eyes fell on was Laura —Our gaze happened to meet, and before I could open
LAURA“Is the meal prepared yet, Sasha?” Came Eric's voice and a wide smile spread on my lips. For the past two days, there wasn't any sight of Agatha lurking around and for some reason, I felt great, and happy that she wasn't around. Or else, if she was, I knew there'd be havoc. Seeing the other side of Eric for the past two days has been something else. He treats me like a woman, not just any woman, but how a woman deserved to be treated.“I said I'm alright, Eric.” I let out a groan as we sat in the dining room. “You aren't feeling too good, Laura. You should eat, at least some soup.” Eric replied, calling after Sasha who came with two bowls of soup and I chuckled, shaking my head.We ate in silence, as if we were mute for some minutes. I kept glancing at Eric who stayed focused on his meal. I let out a soft sigh.“Do you need anything?” Eric spoke up, and my mouth fell open to look at him again, but he still doesn't have his eyes on me—Did he know I had been staring at him for a
Laura's POVThe tears that slipped from my eyes couldn't propel me to move forward and perhaps land a slap on Agatha's disgusting cheeks —How could she? Me? Poisoning her?Eric stared at me with anger flashing in his eyes, and I could swear my legs went weak. Only God knows what it took for me not to fall on my feet merely staring at his raging eyes—I mean he has been angry before, but it hasn't hit differently this way before.I tried to justify myself, but I couldn't, tears unbearably started cascading down my cheeks that I couldn't even open my mouth to say something.“Sh-She poisoned me, Eric.” Agatha said again, shocking me to the system. What part of the world did this woman come from?The next thing I knew was Agatha brawling so hard. “She poisoned me, Eric. I don't know what I've done to deserve this kind of treatment from her. I only came back just after visiting Dad and the next thing I knew was Laura giving me some glass of water to drink. Not only that, but I had gone upst
Eric's POVDespite how much I tried to compose myself when Agatha had claimed Laura poisoned her, I didn't want to believe her—I never wanted to believe her. Not until it was all proven when I saw a white substance in one of Laura's bag, making me to freeze at first—Seriously? Is this happening right now? Did she actually poison her? It took an ounce of me not to approach, but I did anyway, pinning her straight on the wall with my eyes. I felt her tremble, her mouth half-opened as she stared at me—Damn those tears. I badly wanted to wipe it all away from her, but I was so angry at same time.My brain screamed at me, ‘Get yourself together, Eric. She poisoned your sister, remember? She's a gold digger!”“I...I...” Laura stuttered, the words difficult for her to say as she got choked up with tears trickling down her cheeks. Believe me I wanted to trust her, I wanted to believe she couldn't do such a thing to Agatha, but then the evidence was there and clear—This was the exact poison th
Laura's POVSeething my teeth in anger, I grasped the hems of my dress as I stared at Agatha who looked nonchalant, taking up the slice of plantains Sasha was serving her with.I was sure she's probably enjoying this kind of special treatment because she wouldn't stop smiling and giggling at some point like someone who'd achieved a special result. When she glanced up at me, I was tempted to look away but no, I didn't —Apparently, I glared back at her as she licked her lips in like she was the predator and I was her prey.God forbade.Honestly, it felt weird sitting alone at the dinning table with Agatha after what she had done and accused me of. I let out a sigh—Not like Eric was buying my truth anyway. Until now, he still sees me like the lady who attempted to take his sister's life and would even distance himself from me. Jeez. I would rather not think of it knowing Agatha was right opposite me, food stuffed in her mouth with her eyes all over me as if keeping a watchful eye on me.