All Chapters of THIS THING CALLED LOVE: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Adrian hadn’t expected this day to unfold the way it had. After weeks of silence and unspoken tension in his household, suggesting to Edna that they attend church together felt like a spur-of-the-moment decision. But now, watching her smile and prepare breakfast, he couldn’t help but feel a surge of hope. Perhaps this small step was the beginning of something new. Maybe, just maybe, things could return to the way they once were, before everything had gone wrong.Edna, on the other hand, was overwhelmed with a joy she hadn’t felt in a long time. The idea of Adrian, herself, and their son Jason going out together as a family filled her with hope. It seemed like such a simple thing, going to church on a Sunday morning, but for Edna, it symbolized much more. It was a glimpse of the life she had thought they had lost forever, a moment where they could all be united again. As she moved about the kitchen, preparing a simple breakfast of toasted bread and tea, her heart raced with a nervous e

The evening sun dipped below the horizon, casting its final rays of golden light across the quiet neighborhood. The day was winding down, and a gentle breeze rustled through the trees, offering a sense of calm. Inside the cozy family home, a warm and intimate atmosphere had settled. The house was filled with the remnants of a delightful dinner—laughter had echoed in the halls, and the scent of home-cooked food still lingered in the air. Now, all that remained was the soft lull of contentment that comes at the end of a day well spent. In Jason’s room, the dim light of a small lamp bathed the space in a soft, soothing glow. Adrian stood beside his young son’s bed, his presence a comforting one. Jason, just a boy of six, was already nestled under the covers, his eyelids heavy with the onset of sleep. His father’s voice, steady and gentle, filled the room as he narrated a simple story about a brave knight and a shining moon. As Jason’s breaths grew slower and deeper, Adrian’s heart swel

Adrian sat back in his office chair, finally allowing himself a moment of peace. The meeting with the board members had gone better than he anticipated, a pleasant surprise after weeks of stress and pressure. It felt as though a weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and for the first time in a while, he allowed himself to be hopeful about the future. Savoring the moment, he reclined, closed his eyes, and let out a deep breath, feeling the tension drain from his body.However, his brief respite was interrupted by the buzzing of his phone on the desk. It startled him slightly, but when he saw the name on the screen, his brow furrowed. It was Josh, his long-time friend. Adrian didn’t hesitate to answer, though the urgency in Josh’s voice immediately unsettled him.“Hey, Adrian,” Josh greeted, his tone strained and unusually tense. “I need you to come over to my place. There’s something important I need to talk to you about.”Adrian was taken aback by Josh’s serious tone. They had be

Adrian stirred slightly on the couch, unaware of the warm sunlight filtering through the curtains upstairs. His wife, Edna, still lay in bed, her face softly illuminated by the early morning sun. The rays of light kissed her closed eyelids as she slowly drifted awake. The room was quiet save for the rhythmic ticking of the clock on the wall, and soon enough, the alarm blared through the silence, shaking Edna out of her sleep entirely.She stretched lazily, her eyes fluttering open, expecting to see Adrian lying beside her. But the bed was empty. Her brow furrowed in confusion. She looked around, hoping to see some sign of him in the bedroom, but the only movement came from the gentle swaying of the curtains in the morning breeze. She pulled the sheets back and swung her feet onto the floor. Adrian had always been an early riser, but he usually stayed close. It wasn’t like him to leave without a word, especially not after the long conversations they’d been having about their honeymoon

Adrian sat alone in the dimly lit restaurant, staring blankly at the spot where Lisa had been seated just moments earlier. The chair was now vacant, a stark reminder of the explosive confrontation that had just taken place. He could still hear the echoes of Lisa’s angry words bouncing around in his mind, the venom in her voice when she had threatened to tell Edna, his wife, everything. The shock of her declaration, the rage in her eyes as she stormed out, all of it left him frozen in place.His mind was a whirlwind of guilt, confusion, and regret. Adrian had never anticipated things escalating this far, never imagined the consequences of his actions would spiral so disastrously out of control. He had come to the meeting with Lisa hoping for closure, hoping that a substantial offer would make her agree to end things quietly and let him move on with his life. But now, things had taken a sharp turn, and he found himself in a deeper mess than he had ever thought possible.He sat there for