All Chapters of THE DESPERATE DAUGHTER-INLAW: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

The hall was thrown into a frenzy as able bodied men in black outfits appeared at the entrance of the hall. Walking in the middle of the men was Selina Taiwo, one of the wealthiest women in the whole of the country. She was clothed fully in a long black corset dress that flowed down her toes, with a long white fur coat hung over her shoulders. Her small round face, coupled with high cheekbones was heavily beautified with makeup which made her wrinkles less visible. She moved her slender, short stature with pride as she waved at the crowd who were cheering as she walked. Flashlights and cameras became the order of the day as everyone struggled to capture a picture of this woman who was one of the most influential women in the country as a whole. She stood up from her seat as she saw Daren running towards her. “Love, our attention is needed,” he said as he grabbed hold of her hand and they both walked away. As she stood with her husband alongside other members of the family, her

She ran into the room, panting heavily and she stood for a moment as she saw him walking over to the wardrobe. “Love, what are you doing?” She cried as she walked over to meet him. He paid no attention to her while bringing out his clothes from the wardrobe. “Daren!” She cried hysterically. He let out a sigh as he stopped before the bed with his back facing her. He could hear her sobbing behind him and his heart softened for a moment. He dropped the clothes on the bed and turned to face her. “My love, we have to leave,” he said. She wiped the tears running down her cheek immediately and she raised her eyes to his face. “Leave for where?” She asked in a rather high tone “Leave to a place where we can have our own peace. I can’t withstand the pressures any longer. It’s time to leave!” He shouted. “Really? You want everyone to see me as the bad wife who turned you against your family? You want to make me a bad woman in front of the public?” She asked. “Who cares what p

She felt her heart stop for a moment as the words hit her hard. Her brows gathered and she opened her mouth to speak but the words were stuck. She gave Rita a death stare that made her shift uncomfortably in her seat and she looked away immediately. “Rita, are you saying, I should sleep with some other guy to get pregnant?” She asked in disbelief. “It’s just a suggestion, and I told you it won’t sit well with you. But you asked for it anyways,” she said, as she rolled her white bulgy eyes. “No, I can’t believe you’re saying this,” she said with a scoff as she placed one hand on her waist. “Lisa, right now, you don’t have an option, do you?” She asked. “Rita, we’ve known each other since campus days and you know how deep my relationship with Daren was, during those times. All those times, I never cheated on him and you think I will do that now? You think I will do that now that we are both married? Gosh, and who says Daren is the problem?” She asked in a rather high tone “No

She sat in front of the mirror, applying makeup on her face slowly. Clothed in a long red one sleeve dress, she was looking so stunning that morning as she stared at her beautiful reflection in the mirror. Her face was gloomy as she still hasn’t gotten over everything that happened last night. But today, she was determined. Determined to be a woman and do the right thing as her mother in-law has said. She saw Daren’s reflection in the mirror. He was standing behind her, dressed in a black fitted suit and tie. He planted a kiss on her head and rubbed her shoulders gently. She heaved a sigh and didn’t say a word as he continued with the act. He could see her gloomy face in the mirror and he felt his heart sink. They hadn’t spoken much since last night and he knew how deeply hurt she was. He felt so bad for becoming the cause of all her woes. He knew the sacrifices she had made to be with him and he couldn’t bear seeing her go through all these pains all because of him. “My love,” h

“He raped you?!” Rita’s dismayed voice sounded in the living room. She was sitting on the couch with Melisa who was weeping uncontrollably. “How..how did it happen? I don’t get it. He was supposed to have sex with you, not rape you. Why did he rape you?” She asked in disbelief. “I wanted to pull out. I wasn’t interested in the deal any longer. I mean, I couldn’t let that guy get in between my legs. He’s a maniac!” She screamed. “You wanted to pull out?” Rita asked in disbelief. “Yes! I couldn’t do it! I couldn’t cheat on Daren!” She cried as she looked at her face angrily. Rita sighed and looked away from her face. “But you weren’t supposed to pull out,” she said, scratching her hair. “Why?! Do you think it was easy in the first place trying to cheat on Daren?!” She slammed with her body shaking violently. “No, but you should have made up your mind before going. I guess you made him angry,” she said in a calm tone. “Angry? I paid him his fucking money and why should h