Chapter 6

My father was angry with me, he didn't speak to me for days, I tried calling but he didn't respond. I don't regret my actions, he needed to understand that I am now Jesse's wife, and it's only natural for me to stand by him. At least that's what I thought.

I didn't feel like myself for days, I kept convincing myself that I did the right thing, but for some reason, the scene kept playing in my head, the smell, like it was hunting me.

I've been in my bedroom for three days now, I haven't been able to leave, I guess I'm still shaken up.

"Miss, this came for you," Stella said handing me a box.

"What's this?". I asked curiously 

"I guess some item, it was sent by mail, it's for you miss".

I open it, I bring out the item, it felt hard and small, I couldn't quite tell what it was "What is it?".

I could hear Stella scoff a little "It's an ID cane miss".

"Huh? from who?".

" it doesn't quite say".Why would anyone send me this?

"Uhmm, give it to me then, I'll keep it" I hand it to her

"If I may say, I think it's better than that staff of yours miss".

I let out a sigh "Do you know why I'm so used to the staff?"

"Uhmm, No I don't ".

"It's because it gives me power, I believe it doesn't let people see me like the way they see a normal blind person, sure some people still call it a cane, but a walking staff is a symbol of strength and power, authority and social prestige".

"Forgive me if you found what I said, offensive miss".

I scoff  "Why do you guys still call me that?".

" Call you what?".

"Miss, I'm married now, isn't it meant to change?".

"Forgive us, it's what we are used to, what would you like for us to refer to you as?".

" Maybe something else, like ma'am?".

"Okay then, ma'am".

I laugh " Stella, you've been with me for years, you've dedicated your life to protecting me, you aren't married, you don't ever go on holidays"

"That's because you are my family, I don't plan on getting married".

" Are you scared?, well, it's not like mine is a good example" I sigh "I don't even know what's happening to me, I keep trying to convince myself it's okay, everything is fine, but truth is, it's not".

" I'm sorry".

I shake my head "you don't have to be, I'm the one who should be sorry, my disability has brought nothing but pain to myself and others".

"Don't say that, you haven't done anything but care for us, I watched you grow into the beautiful and strong woman you are today".

I sob "Promise me one thing, you'll stay by my side"

"Always". I stretch my hands to her face, I feel something like bruises, I immediately withdraw my hand 

"Stella are you okay? do we need to go to see the doctor? how did this happen?"

"oh, i-i found a stray cat and it kinda went all the way" she laughs nervously

I wear a worried look

That night I hear moans, this time louder, I sit up straight, I turn to my left, my hands shake as I stretch to know if Jesse was in bed, my hands touch something soft, and I let out a sigh of relief. What could be making those noises? could it really be the maids? impossible, the only male in this house is my husband.

I touch Jesse again, but this time I feel him properly, that's when it hits me, this wasn't a person, it's a pillow.

I instantly got off the bed, I start to panic, the smell comes to me again, it was like it was choking me, I fall to the floor trying to catch my breath as tears rolled down my face.

I manage to get up, I take my staff, I angrily go towards the moaning sound, it was coming from one of the rooms.

" Ma'am". Stella's voice caught me by surprise "What are you doing here?". I close my eyes and focused on where the sound was coming from, I noticed it was from the room after the stairs, I walk towards the door.

"You hear it too right? the moans". She doesn't say anything, I start to laugh " don't try to stop me, it's something I have to do". I stretch my hand for the door nob but then I couldn't move "I-i can't do it, I'm so scared". I start crying " I'm such a fucking coward!". I could feel Stella behind me, she places her hand on my shoulder.

"Go to your room, there's no use anyway".

I laugh "So, this is what I brought upon myself, everything I did, was to cover up his fucking ass, but the funny thing is I don't even blame him". The moaning sound gets louder "He doesn't even know we are right here, I smell her, I smell her so much that it drives me crazy!". I scream out of my lungs, I noticed they stopped, seems like they heard me.

I hear Stella sob a little " let's go". Stella escorts me back to my room.

I couldn't even sleep, I just cried. I noticed when Jesse walks back into the room and gets in bed.

"Are you asleep?". He whispers, I don't say anything.

The next morning, I left for the studio quite early.

I decided to paint, and as everyone knows, I paint what I feel.

" That maid, do you know who she really is?". I ask Stella while working on my art.

"I did a background check on her as you requested, and it's true your husband knows her, but the thing is, she didn't need work, she has a perfume brand and it doing quite well".

That explains her scent.

"What do you suggest I do Stella?, I just can't leave her that way, can I?".

" At this point ma'am I don't think there's a way for you to strike without hitting your husband".

"What do you mean?".

" Her business miss, your husband-".

" Don't tell me his also involved in that too". Stella doesn't say anything "That son of a-". 

My doors burst open, someone walks in, I could tell right away that it was Jesse 

"I need to talk to you," he said with a worried tone in his voice.

"Stella, you may excuse us". 

"Yes ma'am" Stella walks away.

"What is it, Jesse?".

" Are you okay?". He asked concerned 

I scoff "is that what you left work to ask me?".

" I mean, yesterday, I heard you scream and it's been bothering me, did you hear anything or did you maybe see-".

I laugh "How can I?, I'm blind, so what could I have possibly seen?".

" Violet, I don't want you to worry about anything, I just need you to trust me".

"I do trust you, you are my husband, and a marriage is built with love and trust isn't it?".

"Exactly!" He said excitedly

I smile at him "What reason would I have not to trust you, Jesse, you know how much I love you".

He holds my face "And I love you too honey so much, good that we are on the same side, I promise I'm never going to do anything to hurt you okay?".I just nod, and he kisses me on my lips " I better head back to the office, see you at home, bye, I love you". He leaves.

I fall to the floor, Stella rushes to me "Are you okay?"I couldn't speak, I was too busy trying to catch my breath.

I smell that bitch all over him.