Mrs William sat across from Dub in the living room, her eyes filled with anticipation. She had been waiting for this moment to finally inquire about Amelia's pregnancy, a subject that had been weighing heavily on her mind."Dub, I've been meaning to ask you about Amelia's pregnancy," Mrs William began, trying to sound concerned. "How is she doing? Is everything okay?"Dub's face instantly became clouded with sadness, and he let out a deep sigh. He could sense the curiosity and hope in Mrs William's eyes.Little did she know that his response would bring her joy, despite his heartbreak."Mom, I have some unfortunate news to share," Dub said, his voice laced with sorrow. "Amelia had a miscarriage."Mrs William's heart skipped a beat, but she managed to maintain a sombre expression on her face. Inside, however, a sense of delight and satisfaction bubbled up within her.She had always harboured jealousy and resentment towards Amelia, and the news of the miscarriage felt like a vindication
As Rodney entered the dimly lit room, his eyes locked onto Vera's, who was sitting in a corner, with her eyes filled with fear and confusion.Her dishevelled appearance and the marks of captivity on her face only seemed to fuel Rodney's amusement. He could hardly contain himself as he approached her, a wicked grin playing on his lips."Vera, my dear," Rodney said, his voice dripping with condescension. "You certainly know how to entertain me."Vera looked up at him, her eyes brimming with a mix of fear and defiance. She knew she was at his mercy, but she refused to let him see her weakness. "What are you talking about?" she asked, her voice trembling slightly.Rodney's laughter echoed through the room, sending a shiver down Vera's spine. "Oh, Vera, you are something. Did you honestly think I wouldn't find out about what you did?"Confusion washed over Vera's face as she struggled to understand what he meant. "What did I do? I don't know what you're talking about."Rodney leaned in clo
Amelia's heart ached with each passing month as her hopes of conceiving dwindled. She and Dub had been trying to have a child for quite some time, but the elusive dream seemed to slip further away with every negative pregnancy test.The doctor's diagnosis had been disheartening, revealing that Amelia might never be able to bear a child of her own.As the weight of their struggle pressed down on their relationship, Dub found solace in the arms of Linda, his girlfriend who had already given birth to their child.Their connection had always been rooted in parenthood, but as the emotional distance between Dub and Amelia grew, Linda began to fill the void.Dub had never intended to replace Amelia, but the yearning to expand their family and the fear of not experiencing the joy of parenthood with his wife weighed heavily on him.Linda, who had already shared the joy and challenges of raising their child, provided comfort and understanding during Dub's moments of vulnerability.Late one even
Vera had always been wary of Rodney. She had tried to avoid him as much as possible, but because they lived in the same house, this feat seemed impossible.It was a Friday evening, and Rodney had been drinking heavily before he came in. As soon as he arrived home, he pressed his body against Vera's body and whispered in her ear, "I want to have you, Vera. I've always wanted you."Vera had tried to push him away, but Rodney was stronger than she was. He had forced her to kiss him, and when she had tried to pull away, he had grabbed her hair and held her in place.The kiss had turned into something more, and before Vera knew it, Rodney had taken her right on one of the sofas in the sitting room.Vera was horrified. She had never wanted anything to do with Rodney, but since the time they married, he always had his way. She knew the consequences of resisting him and she was not ready for it."I'm married to you now, Vera, and you have no right to resist me at any point in time. I can have
One Tuesday evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm golden glow over the city, Dub's phone buzzed, indicating an incoming call. He glanced at the screen and saw that it was Mrs. William. Curiosity tinged with a hint of anxiety coursed through him as he answered the call."Hello, Mom. How are you doing?" Dub greeted his mother, trying to keep his voice steady.Mrs. William's voice sounded strained, a mix of concern and anticipation evident. "Dub, I've been thinking about Linda's baby. How is she doing? Is everything alright?"Dub paused for a moment, taking in the unexpected question. Mrs William had returned to her own home the previous week, and since she returned, she kept in touch with Dub over the phone. "The baby is doing well, Mom," Dub responded cautiously, choosing his words carefully. "But I want to let you know that I am here with Amelia, not with Linda."There was a momentary silence on the other end of the line, and then Mrs. William's voice came thro
The next day, one of Rodney's men finally found Vera and brought her to the house. Rodney was waiting for her, his anger simmering just below the surface. He had been waiting for this moment, and he was determined to make Vera pay for what he believed she had done.He accused her of killing the dead man, and Vera explained that she had to do it because he was trying to take advantage of her. She told Rodney about how the man tried to attack her, and how she had fought back with all her strength. She showed him the scars on her arms and legs, proof of the struggle she had endured.Rodney listened to her story, his face darkening with rage. He couldn't believe that one of his men would try to take advantage of his wife. He felt a sense of betrayal, both by the man who had died and by the men who had failed to protect his family.But as he listened to Vera's story, something shifted inside him. He realized that he had been wrong about her all along. He had treated her like a possession,
Linda sat on the couch, her heart heavy with a mixture of longing and uncertainty. She couldn't deny the growing distance between her and Dub, the father of her child. Determined to bridge the gap, she reached for her phone and dialed his number.Dub's phone rang, and after a few moments, he picked up. "Hello?"Linda's voice trembled with a mix of hope and apprehension. "Dub, it's me, Linda. Can you come over? I could really use some help with the baby."Dub hesitated for a moment, his voice cautious. "Linda, I've been busy with work, and Amelia..."Linda interrupted, her voice pleading. "Please, Dub. I can't do this alone. The baby needs you. I need you."Dub sighed, his concern for his child overpowering his reservations. "Alright, Linda. I'll be there."As the days passed, Linda's calls to Dub became more frequent. Each time, she found a reason for him to come and check on their baby, subtly drawing him closer to her. It started with simple requests, like diaper changes and feeding
Rodney looked around the room and almost immediately, his excitement was shattered by a shocking sight.Lying motionless on the floor were his loyal and trusted men, his right-hand men who had been with him for years. The usually vigilant group now appeared helpless and defeated."What? Who did this?!" Rodney asked Vera, his voice thundering. He moved close to the men and checked if they were still breathing and he found out that they were dead."I said who did this?!" Rodney asked again his voice thundering in anger.Rodney's mind raced with thoughts of who could have perpetrated such an act, but his eyes were immediately drawn to the one person who had the most to gain from it all—Vera.With a mixture of disbelief and anger, Rodney's eyes met Vera's trembling form standing at the edge of the sitting room. Her usually composed demeanour was shattered, replaced with a fragile fear that consumed her entire being. Rodney's voice echoed through the house, filled with accusation and rage.