Chapter 1

Chapter 1

*5pm..*

*Riverview Cemetery *

Lisa's POV

He is late…Did he forget what today is already? How can he miss such an important day? Today happens to be my parents death anniversary and my husband was supposed to pick up the flowers. I brought out my phone, running out of patience already. The weather feels so calm and showing signs that it might rain later tonight, meaning I need to go home early.. I dialed Daniel’s number and it was out of reach…Good God!!! I place my left hand on my head in frustration. How on earth am I going to reach him? Should I be worried? He owes me an explanation for not coming.. I took a deep breath with my eyes closed and my hands rearranging my hair.. I believe my late parents will understand. If I had known my husband would not show up today, I could have gone there myself to pick up the flowers myself.

I sat close to my parents grave, I remembered when I heard the news of my parents death last year. I was ruined completely, losing both parents the same day, it’s painful. I feel empty inside but Daniel gave his word to watch after me and be there for me. I should not be living right now because I was supposed to be in the same car with my parents but I returned from work late, I promised to join them in an hour, too bad Daniel travelled for a business meeting and my car was at the mechanic. Everything that took place that very day was like a dream. What if I was the person that ought to die and not my family? Now the only family I have is Daniel Fletcher. We have been married for three years now.. I am just a lowly teacher and my poor parents were just farmers in the town of Bakewell in Derbyshire,England but moved to Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire,England because I got married to a billionaire. I had a crush on Daniel and I still don’t know the reason he asked me to be his contract wife out of all the ladies out there. In beauty, I guess I will come in last because a lot of ladies are queueing to have him. His best friend Rosa told me the same thing that I was lucky but I should be extra careful because a lot are desperate to ruin my marriage.. She promised to always defend me and make sure Daniel never hurts me. After our marriage, he secured his inheritance and according to his words, if after two years I feel uncomfortable I can end the marriage but it turned out that the universe had other plans for us, our marriage was becoming meaningful. I am certain this year will be different.

I checked the time, it’s almost 7pm, I need to return home, thank the sweet lord I have some food stored in the fridge, I just have to use the microwave to heat it up so we can have dinner.

I entered my Toyota Camry and drove out of the Riverview Cemetery. I ended up meeting a little traffic, and before I knew it, thunder lightning and all…It started drizzling. It’s going to be a cold night.. Arriving at my home, I found Daniel black latest Benz in the compound. He is home. I rushed in and found him on his phone looking serious, “Hi!” I called to get his attention.

“You are back.” He replied but his eyes still locked on his phone, who could he be chatting with?

“Yes.” I took a pause and went on to say, “Did you forget what today is?”

“And what’s happening today?” He asked not even to let go of his phone for a moment.

“My parents' death anniversary and you were supposed to pick up the flowers too.” I felt so frustrated, they are his in-laws even if they are dead, he should show them some respect.

“OH, it escaped my mind, we can always visit the cemetery some other time. I had other important things that took my time..”

“Really? What could be so important?” I asked but my voice wasn’t that loud.

“Enough!!I don’t have time for this Lisa.” He grabbed his phone, picked up the car key and headed straight to the door.

“Daniel really? Are you going to run away from an argument, the least you can do is to apologize.”

“That’s the least of my problems right now, if you won’t give me peace of mind, I will be out.” He said leaving without even looking at me. What exactly is going on with Daniel? He has been acting this way lately and I know so well, I never wronged him in any way. Let me assume he just had a bad day. Heading to the room, a heavy downpour started.

*

*2PM*

*NEW DAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL*

I just finished teaching my students at New Day Elementary School. I love teaching kids with passion. I am happy that even though I married Daniel, he never once asked me to quit. For that I am grateful. I sat down at the teachers office, trying to go over the student homework that got submitted when I overheard Amanda crying to Cynthia.

“Can you believe he is cheating on me? These days he has been glued to his phone, any little argument he gets angry and leaves, all because there is someone else.”

“Men are scum, are you just finding out?” Cynthia said, caressing Amanda’s hair. Listening to their conversation, I just couldn’t stop myself from thinking wrongly, what if Daniel is cheating on me? I mean he has been distant these days.. No way, it can’t be…..

I ended up asking Rosa to meet up with me telling her what was bothering and she just advised me to make dinner for Daniel and talk about it. She promised to talk to him on my behalf. She doubts Daniel will ever cheat on me.

It’s weird, not even a call or a text after yesterday's argument but anyway, I need to make a move to make things better with us. I finished preparing his favorite jollof rice, fried sauced turkey with fish, made his salad just how he likes it and served it on the dining table like a feast with a bottle of wine.

I rushed to get changed into something sexy and did light makeup. I had high hopes that everything would be sorted out tonight.

I heard the sound of his car, he was back already.. he opened the door and his dazzling piercing blue eyes all over me, gosh he is so handsome and I can’t believe I am really his wife. I hope I never wake up from this dream.

“Welcome home, let me help me with that, I made dinner so you can..” My voice barely above a whisper but he didn’t even let me finish when he said, “Thanks but I already had dinner.” His voice gave off cold vibes and he refused my help.

“I made your favourite, you know..” I tried to remain calm.

“Next time.” I know Daniel loves me so much and he will never cheat on me but right now, I don't know what to believe anymore. Rosa is also his best friend and I pleaded with her to help me talk to him but it seems none of it is working. If care is not taken, this might end up becoming a repeated pattern. What if he is really cheating? No, he won’t do that to me.

“Why are you doing this to me Daniel? Why are you hurting me this way?” I stood right in front of him holding back the tears that were about to drop.

“Lisa, get a hold of yourself please, I don't have time for your usual drama, I am tired and I need some sleep.”

“Who is she, Daniel? Is she worth it?” I finally let it out. What has been eating me up badly.

“Don't be delusional. Good night.” He left me not even caring about the tears dropping from my eyes. What exactly did I do to deserve this? I have been a good wife to him and made sure never to wrong him. If I did something wrong why don't he just tell me about it so I can apologize instead of hurting me this way. I heard cases of cheating are bound to take place if the lady pushes her husband outside the home with constant nagging and issues but I did nothing relating to that so why is he cheating on me...

“Daniel, just don’t walk away. Talk to me.”