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"It's not that too obvious that you did miss me." her friend Calliyah jokingly said.
"Cause you're out of the country for too long" she responded.
"Hey, what's with that silence?" she asks when she notices her best friend looking at her seriously.Calliyah just intently looked at her as if she was being examined. Her friend even held her face but she managed to avoid it, "Hey what's with you? Having jet lag?" she joked around.
But Calliyah looked at her even seriously, "Are you sure that you are okay Jewel? Look at you now, you look different,"
"What do you mean different ?" she asked.
"Look into a mirror and see what I meant. Seriously? What are you doing to yourself? You're not the Jewel I suppose to know. You look like trash. " her friend told her candidly.
She stops what her friend bluntly told her because she knows that her friend has a point. She disregards paying attention to herself and now she looks messy.
"I'm so busy that I forgot to groom myself, " I said in a feeble voice.
"Busy? Busy on what? Taking care of your insensitive husband? Don't make me laugh the best. Give yourself pity. You're better than this," she positively says.
"Look who's talking, why? Are you and Dark on good terms?"
She just gives me sullen eyes, "What about him? You and your husband are the topic here, not him. Duh!"
She just nodded her head and didn't speak up. They order their food to eat and while eating they talk about a lot of things that show that they missed each other. After they finished their food her friend invited her to wander around shopping but before that, her friend brought her to a salon for a makeover. It took hours for them to bond together without noticing that it was getting dark as they got out of the mall.
On the way home Calliyah drove her off. "Thank you best! I enjoy this day. Take care." she said as she came out in the car.
Her friend just smiles and gives her a sign to drive off.She hurried as she got home thinking that her husband might be hungry. She didn't bother to change her clothes. She directly rushed off to the kitchen and started cooking.
A bit longer she heard the door open indicating that her husband is coming in. She faced him with a smile, "Thunder, I cooked your food," she said.
Her husband ignored her approach and ate. Even though her husband gave her a cold treatment she's still happy because it's rare for her to see her husband eat the food she prepared. And she was more than happy watching her husband enjoying the food.
She waited for him to finish and clean it after. When she was done she noticed that her husband was still there, sitting and looking at her intently which made her feel embarrassed.
"What time did you come home?" her husband asked."It was 6:00 pm," she replied.
Her husband nodded. "Where did you go?"
"In the mall, I told you I met up with Calliyah." She noticed that her husband's expression darkened.
"Don't make me a fool Jewel, How come Calliyah is with you? I know she's out of the country. Don't use your friend's name if you're just meeting up with your affair!" he surmised.
She was confused about what her husband was talking about, "W-what are you talking about?'
Her husband stood up and came closer to her, "Don't deny it! I told you Jewel don't ever let me catch you and your affair.,"
"I told you I'm with Calliyah, She's already here in the Philippines. If you want proof then call her to stop your accusation," she replied in annoyance.
She really couldn't understand him. Those accusations that she doesn't even know. He's being paranoid about the things he usually does.
"And why are you dressed like that? You left here without putting anything and now you came home like that? Tell me where did you go?" as he holds my arms tightly.
She plunges Thunder's hand that holds her arms firmly avoiding any bruises again. "Seriously Thunder? Could you give me a break in that malicious thing you are thinking?"
"Just accept the fact that you are meeting with your affair! And what other things do you both do? Did you two do it?" Her forehead frowned. She wants to bawl at him because of her frustration,
"What are you talking about? Do what?" she asked.
A smile forms on her husband's lips while slowly walking closer to her. "Sex! Sex Jewel, Is that how it affects you? Let me ask you this. Since we were married one year ago and we didn't
do it. Do you want to try it with me?" without any hesitation, she slapped Thunder's face as she felt like her whole system shaved in exasperation."What do you think of me? A slut, a bed warmer like those women you always brought? I'm your wife!" I vociferously said.
"You are the one who says that you are my wife. So I can do it with you anytime I want. After all, is it your obligation to satisfy me as your husband and that includes sex!" He said.
Her husband even got closer to her as he said those words. She can already feel the warm breath of her husband on her neck. Her reflections instantly shove her husband off the reason she can't take the sensation she felt, "Stop! What you're doing! I'll go upstairs and sleep," she said.
Even though it was a year ago that they were married they never did that thing.
But before she could turn around Thunder grabbed her arms harshly. She can now clearly see the angriness on Thunder's face, "Why? Are you tired? Tired because your affair pleasured you? How many rounds do you both do? I'm much better than him. We can do it now in here" as his hand tighten in her arms
She felt scared. She didn't know what to do because of the nervousness she felt about what her husband was talking about.If they were just in another situation where they are both in love it would be the happiest thing to happen to her but no it's not the case she doesn't want to do it right now and her husband is in deep anger.
"Just sleep Thunder, I know you are tired" I calmly said.
It seems Thunder doesn't hear anything as he aggressively kisses her lips. She can feel the pain on her lips as her husband continues kissing her. He didn't respond instead she pushed him hard but Thunder is stronger than her. She can already taste the blood on her lips and with all of her strength she pushed him hard again and she successfully made it. She immediately ran upstairs, went to her room, and locked it.
As she slumped down in her bed her tears flowed out. On what had just happened she realized that her husband never respected her and treasured her as his wife. She felt like he treated her like those bed warmers he always has. She felt molested. It hurt her a lot but she can't do anything about it.
Thunder POV "As what I've told you, You'll regret marrying me Jewel," I whisper while looking at her going upstairs. At first, I thought she would give in to my sudden action but to my surprise, she didn't respond to my kiss and what made me even more surprised was that she pushed me away. If she was the same as those women I'm always with, maybe she wouldn't have refused. He never felt any regrets about what he did to her wife. All he had in mind since they got married was he would make her life miserable. He already did everything to her, he hurt her physically and emotionally with those unnecessary words just for her to give up and leave him but instead of leaving him, she is even more determined to stay. A little while he heard the doorbell ring he marveled at who was outside at this hour. He went to the door and opened it. As soon as he opened the door, he's parents appeared in front of him. He quickly kissed them both on the cheeks. "Mom, Dad! What are you doing here? Why di
As Jewel planned, she woke up early and prepared breakfast for her husband. She sets the table for their breakfast and she also makes coffee knowing her husband will be downstairs soon. And she's right when she sees her husband is coming. "Good morning, Thunder I prepared breakfast and some coffee," she smiled, greeting him. Thunder never bothered to pay attention to her and directly sat down and ate. As he ate he noticed that her wife was looking at him, " What are you looking at? Do you have plans to eat? " he said irritably. Jewel went back to her senses when she heard her husband's words. " Nothing, nothing, don't mind me. Just continue your food, I'm already full," she replied. Thunder just shook his head and continued to eat. A few minutes later he had already finished his food, he stood up and took the coffee with him to the living room. A big smile formed on Jewel's lips as soon as Thunder left. She's buoyant about how her day started without arguing with her husband. Righ
It's been 3 weeks since the lunch gathering with Thunders's Auntie and his cousin happened. On that day Jewel felt so much happiness because of the way her husband treated her, he was so sweet and loving in front of his family even though she knew all of it was part of their act. Since then they are back to normal, her husband back to his regular habit, a drunkard, a womanizer, and most of all not minding about her presence but good thing he never brings her woman into their house again. She's hurt about it but she endured it all and chose to cry the pain she felt. She mostly thinks that all of this is her fault, why she's being like this, why she suffered, and why her life has become miserable.At first, he thought everything would be okay and they would live together as a happy married couple after their wedding but she experienced the other way around. All of the happiness she desired to have with him never came to life. She feels like falling into a deep hollow and no one is t
The next day Jewel woke up with crapulence. She sat on her bed reminiscing about everything that happened last night she waited for her husband to return home but turns out he didn't show up. Even having sobriety she manages to take a shower to lessen the pain she's feeling. She stared at her reflection in the mirror and was forlorn about it, she did change a lot. She was once a classy woman, well-groomed, fair skin, elegant, and with no trace of bruises antithetical to the mess and a total trash Jewel she was now. "It's time to fix myself, bring back the Jewel once they know the real Jewel," She said with perseverance looking at herself in the mirror. After taking shower she walked to her closet and chose to wear a simple dress, 4 inches heels, put a clip on her long and straight hair, and simple makeup to fit her outfit. She even used the violet sling bag that made everything suit her perfectly. She's about to go when her phone rings. She took her phone from her bag and looked
When she arrived home she went straight to her room. While changing her clothes she unconsciously spots their picture frame attached to the wall, it was taken on their wedding day. Blithe is visible on her face in that portrait meanwhile her husband showed a manifestation of nausea. She smiled bitterly, reminiscing about their nuptial day. She felt ecstatic on that day knowing she'll be spliced to the man she loves. She was once dreaming of having a loving husband and a happy family, nevertheless, kismet was atrocious and fiendish the total opposite of what she desired. Before she could shed a tear she went out and checked her husband in his room to know if he had arrived home but as she stepped in there, there was no sign of Thunder he had come home so she got out and decided to wait for him. While stepping down the stairs she heard a clamorous opening of the door that made her rush to come down. "Jewel!" Thunder shouted infuriatingly. She staggered hearing her husband's incensed
Jewel didn't know how many minutes or hours had passed before her husband had finished grooming her. He keeps satisfying himself while she is crying in pain. She looked at her tied hands and almost blushed because of the extreme tightness of Thunder's tie, her husband made sure that she can't escape. She can also feel the pain in her cheek because of the several times it slapped him hard, as well as her jaw hurt and you can also include her stomach that husband punched. Anger started lingering in Jewel's heart as she looked at her husband. For her it wasn't the Thunder that she knew, in almost a year of being together as a married couple, Thunder didn't do such a thing to her. She felt hatred towards her husband now! She loathes him! She regrets marrying a rapist! "Ohhh Ahh, fuck fuck. Ahhh. Ahh." her husband moans as if he's in so much pleasure. After one last thrust, her husband stopped already at what he was doing and quickly left on the top of Jewel and lay down on the bed. T
3 years ago... Friday Night. She was leaving the house of her friend Daven. The three of them, Calliyah, have been best friends from high school to college. They had a project that day so they decided to make it in the house of Daven. The young man was supposed to take her to their house but she refused because she said it was too early and their driver would come to pick her up outside the subdivision. She made her way out of the subdivision to wait for his driver that night, as she was walking she noticed that someone seemed to be following her so she accelerated her walk but still did not lose the men who followed her. She was about to run and shout when a man suddenly grabbed him and the other suddenly sniffed something on his nose causing him to lose consciousness. She just woke up in a building unfamiliar to her. And there she realizes that she has been kidnapped, all she does is shout for help but it looks like it is far from the town and no one can hear her. A few minutes
After that incident came back to her mind she couldn't help but sigh, she remembered her best friend who treated her like a sister who died because of her, if Daven didn't save her, he would probably still be alive. Three years had passed since a nightmare happened in her life but until now she still carries the weight in her chest. She closed her eyes to stop the tears from falling. She thought she was okay and moved on already but the truth is she is not, that incident is still fresh in her mind, and she didn't realize that she had fallen asleep thinking too much. She just woke up when she heard a series of knocks on her hotel unit. She knew that it was Cain, she immediately stood up and walked towards the door and opened it, the worried face of the young man appeared. "What happened? Why are you here at the hotel? Where is Thunder?" He asked her immediately. "You're not in a hurry, are you? Sit down first and I'll get you something to eat," she said laughing. "Nah ah! I'm still
Today is the day of Thunder and Jewel's funeral, it took only five days because their parents don't want to spend more time and everyone understands that because it's not easy to lose a loved one. Nothing hurts more than a mother and father burying their own children. Since the couple died it has had a huge impact on their eldest son Storm, he is often quiet and they only see him crying when he is in his parents ’room. For five days Storm did not leave the coffins of the two, he always sat there next to them and watched his father and mother sleep peacefully. The couple's friends knew that it would be difficult for Storm to accept what had happened especially since he was close to his parents, unlike his youngest sister Kiara who was still young and did not yet know what was going on. And now they are together to take the two to their final destination. All you can hear around you are people's cries because of the grief and pain that their family is feeling. Their other relatives we
When they had finished eating, Thunder arranged their belongings to be taken to the car. They will not go to another country but only here in the Philippines to a resort where their parents gave them a gift so that they can have time with each other. At first, they didn't want to accept it because they didn't need it anymore a few times they were left alone and sometimes with their children but Jewel's mommy insisted so at the end they agreed. "We will leave you first and maybe when we come back we are already there." Thunder joked that they all did. Jewel immediately hit him. "You thought it was easy, try to give birth so you can experience it." They said goodbye to their parents and friends, the latter to their son. "Be a good boy Storm help your grandma and grandpa okay? Sometimes your aunts and uncles are here. We'll only be gone for 3 days." Jewel said to her son. "Yes Mom, no need to worry. I know my limitations. And I'm already a big boy." he answered. "You'll take care o
It's been a year since Thunder and Jewel were blessed with a new child. Their family became even happier. It has been three weeks since they returned to the Philippines because they stayed in New York for almost a year. After all, Thunder wanted to spend time with his family and his wife did not object. They are very grateful because for a year no problem came to them or no one tried to ruin them again, except for the occasional quarrel or fight that is normal in a couple. And today is their wedding anniversary but they can't celebrate it today because they are leaving tomorrow. After all, their parents gave them a gift so they can have time with each other. They want to include their two children, but their friends stop them. Unbeknownst to the couple, their friends were already at their house to prepare a surprise for them. They are not at home yet so they do not know their plans, because they left for groceries.Jewel is currently in the car because they just finished shopping w
Jewel's due date has arrived so Thunder is more focused on it, what he feels now is so much emotion because his child will be coming out these days so almost everyone is excited. Thunder is now on the sofa reading the documents handed to him by his secretary. He no longer goes to the office because of his wife.While he was reading he heard a loud shout coming from their room so he quickly got up and went to their room because his wife was there. When he entered the room he could not see Jewel so he went straight to the bathroom and saw her writhing in pain. "What happened hon?" he asked. "I-I think I'm going to give birth!" she said crying, "What? As in now?" Thunder asked further. "Damn you! I'm going to give birth so take me to the hospital you idiot!" Jewel shouted. It was only then that Thunder realized what Jewel said and quickly picked up his wife, the confusion was still obvious, and Jewel felt his trembling. When they got down, it was good and their driver was also there,
Thunder POV We spent almost a week in Baguio and as my wife told me she wanted Marga to help now so what we did the other day was we also sent her parents here. They could not believe that they would be able to see their daughter again who they thought was dead. They also talked about Marga coming back with them and she also asked for a favor to include Granny with them because she said she no longer has a family they did not hesitate to agree because they are very indebted to Nanang in fostering their child. And if you ask what happened to Jewel and me, you can tell if we are okay again even though she is often naughty or hot-tempered and I understand that because she is pregnant. And now her things are in order because this is the day we will go home. I put the things in the car to get them ready while Jewel was happily talking to Granny and Marga, the next day they were leaving because they still had things to fix. Granny was going to sell her house here but Marga's parents said
Thunder POV I can feel my wife’s resentment with every word she utters, but it's okay for her to express all her thoughts to me. I'm happy that she finally agreed that we can talk so that after that we will be fine. "Oh, why are you silent? You're annoying me!" she said and at the same time staring at me. I don’t understand this habit of my wife now. I don’t see her as the former Jewel and I see her now as a brave and resilient woman. "I don't have anything more to say, I've already explained everything to you." "Oh you mean it’s my fault now?" I was just shaken, I needed a lot of patience. "Oh, what happened then? Where's your other woman?" she added. I raised an eyebrow at her. "What woman are you talking about? If I have a woman it's only you! And if you're asking about Jhazzy, I don't know the last time we talked when I confronted herI didn't imprison her for the sake of his son and Dane pleaded also. " I answered her. "Dane? As in Brother Dane, who is your cousin?"I nodd
Jewel POV I quickly entered the room after I turned my back on Thunder, the truth is that I was shocked here. I’m not angry at what Marga did knowing that she was just thinking about me because she often sees me crying. I just don’t know how to talk to my husband because until now the pain is still here. Yes, I know he has a point because I didn't ask him first but he can't blame me because if he was in my place he might do the same. I miss my son but I can't face him in this situation with his daddy. And I don't want him to be affected either. As I sat on my bed I heard a knock and Granny entered. "Jewel, can we talk?" She asked. I nodded in response and sat up. "I know that he is your husband, he left already. I'm not interfering but shouldn't you be talking properly?" She said. "It's not that I don't want to talk to him but it still hurts because of what happened to us." I honestly said. "Pain is part of love. Are you hurt by what you found out? Are you hurt by what's happen
Margaux POV Kuya Thunder and I are here now outside the gate. I'm nervous that Ate Jewel might be angry with me but I can't do anything because we're here now. I just hope my interference doesn't hurt them. I went in first and left Kuya outside to wait for my signal. It was as if Granny and Jewel were sitting in the living room. "Oh Marga, you're here. I thought you'd come home late." Granny said. " I just went somewhere. The truth is that I have someone with me now." I said. "Who? Is he your boyfriend?" Ate Jewel teases me if you only knew that your husband was there. "Where? Why don't you let your visitor in?" Granny said."Yes, wait and I'll call him." embarrassed I nodded and walked back outside. I saw Kuya Thunder just silent while waiting for me."Let's go in," I said to him. He nodded and we entered at the same time, I could still hear the laughter of the two inside so I was even more nervous. "Jewel, Granny, he's already here." I get the attention of them both. Jewel'
Margaux POV I was just standing here on the veranda side where big sister Jewel was sitting, I could see the sadness and longing on her face. Often she is just like this every day or maybe just in the room. I can’t see the happy woman I know. I don't know if I'm going to do it right even though I said before that I didn't want Jewel to take the lead in her decision, but from what I can see, it looks like she needs Kuya Thunder by her side.The other day I took his number from Ate Jewel's phone when I borrowed it and I said I would text my friend because I don’t have a load but the truth is I just took her husband's number so that I could talk to him easily. I know it will surprise him when he finds out I'm still alive but that's not what matters right now if it wasn't for Jewel. I went back to my room and picked up my phone. I will call Kuya Thunder to let him know where Ate is, they need to be able to talk so they can get along. I stared at my phone a few more times before pressing