“Get your ass off there!” My mother-in-law screamed. And from her tone, it wasn’t so hard to sense another problem was brewing up.I looked up and observed the hills, listening to the sound of trees as their leaves sway happily in the wind. I love the sense of peace it brings to my troubled and haunted soul.But unfortunately, this isn’t the time for peace. My attention was suddenly drawn back to my wife, who was smoking from a stick of cigarettes. Her head was thrown back as she puffed out thick, dark smokes through her mouth and nostrils.“Have you washed the car, dumb head?” My mother-in-law barked at me, her voice sharp with impatience.I felt a pond forming in the pit of my stomach immediately she called me a dumb head, and I knew I was getting angry because I don’t like being called a dumb head.But there’s nothing I could do about it. It’s a nickname she’s chose for me, and it’ll stick with me until my death… After all, I’m an eyesore to everyone in this family.“I asked you a
Chapter 2“Father!!!” Susan called her father because she knows where this is heading, she knew it’s headed towards the direction that’s not in her favor.Mr. Clinton responded with a loud bang on the table, he narrowed his eyes and aimed a very harsh glare at me.What now? It’s not my fault that your daughter doesn’t want to have a baby – I mentally screamed.“How dare you yell at me? Have you lost it?” he was scolding his daughter, yet his eyes were on me. “Moreover, I wasn’t talking to you, I was talking to this bastard husband of yours”He stepped closer to me, I could feel his breath on my nose.“He doesn’t feel ashamed for not having a job, he to eats my food, I feed and cloth him and yet, he can’t even do the simplest job, he can’t get you pregnant!” he yelled in my face.He is blaming me for not having a job, he is blaming me for being worthless, and for not being able to impregnate his daughter who doesn’t even seem like she wants anything to do with me.Despite feeling unfai
Chapter 3Going deeper inside the bathroom, I was welcomed with my wife having sex with one of their company’s shareholders.I can’t describe how I felt, but I started having a stuffy feeling in my chest and I found it hard to breathe… My breath became ragged.It's a fake marriage, I know that, but we had an agreement, and it was clearly written in the contract that during the period of our fake marriage none of us was allowed to sleep with other people.I have always abide by the contract’s rules, and this is how she repays me? By cheating on me? How could she do this? How dare she?“What the fûck!!!” I wanted to roar, making sure the betrayal and anger I’m feeling none to them, but my voice failed me and it the words came out in a whisper.But Susan heard me. She snapped her head towards me with a deep frown, but didn’t stop riding her cheating partner.“How the fûck did you get here? What are you doing here?” Susan barked in rage.Her reaction surprised me to the core, like she was
CHAPTER 4STEPHEN’S POV“What did you just let out of that rickety mouth of yours?” Susan slurred despite the shocked look on her face.She’s apparently trying hard to give out the usual ‘boss lady’ demeanor, but her brows betrayed her. They trembled slightly, and that flickering moment, I couldn’t help but let out a smirk as I grew bolder and said the next words.“I don’t need your money anymore! It’s time I end my slavery! I can’t continue like this, ok? Go find another dog to put on your leach! It’s over!” I yelled out with all the boldness left in me, then I proceeded to push her away from myself.She staggered and would have fell hard if the car weren’t behind her to stop the fall. And I held her shoulders tightly, a new surge of boldness flowing in my bloodstream as my fingers almost dug into her skin.She was looking at me shockingly, but at the same time, she kept her alpha look intact, she’s not one who gets shaken easily anyway.“Get your filthy hands off me, vermin! You won
CHAPTER 5Saying the last statement that left my mouth was like breaking an ice that has stayed frozen for centuries. The shocked look on Mr. Clinton’s face was second time to none, a perfect replica of the one on his wife’s.They were both looking stupefied, but to say Susan was shocked would be an understatement, she’s beyond shocked, and she was the first to sprang up.“What are you talking about? Contract… Marriage… Not … Your… Baby? “The words fell out of her mouth senselessly, and the way she bit her lip hard after stuttering them showed she knew how foolish she just sounded.The cat has been let out of the bag, and there’s definitely no way to put this back together again.“What’s going on?” Mr. Clinton finally spoke, standing up slowly.He held his walking stick tighter with his right hand while his left hand removed his glasses, and he narrowed his eyes, seeking an answer from the two.“I just asked a question! What’s going on! Contract marriage? Not your baby? “ He yelled i
Chapter 6STEPHEN P.O.V“Isn't it highly time you returned home, sir Stephen?” she said.“Excuse me?” I replied.I was both annoyed and perplexed by her question. Like, how the fûck could she ask someone she met at a party such a question? Her soft chuckle from the other end reminded me that the call hadn't ended yet. “I know you're confused, sir”Can someone please ask her to stop addressing me as *sir?*“But let's meet, and you'll understand everything better” her voice was filled with eagerness and hope as she said this.Not knowing what to do, and I didn't want to prolong this conversation, I simply nodded my head, but quickly muttered “yes” when I realized she couldn't see me nodding.There's no harm in investigating this woman's motive, right?“I'll send you the address immediately we hang up. Let's meet in a few hours' time,”Hold up… I hope I'm not going to regret this? Because, why do I sense so much urgency in her words?“Alright, let's do that,” I said, still perplexed by
Chapter 7STEPHEN P.O.V“Why me?” The word flew out of my mouth, and she responded with a chuckle. “It's simple. He offended you, he should apologize, and you should decide whether to keep him or not since you're the heir,” she explained.Heir? I'm the heir? Heir of what?The man quickly turned to me and fell on his knees.“I'm deeply sorry, sir. Please forgive me. I didn't know who you are, I didn't know you are an important personnel,” he said, his tone very apologetic. I scoffed at his statement, realizing he was missing the point. No one is entitled to insult or embarrass anyone based on their status. Everyone is equal before God and the law.“I'm deeply sorry, sir, please forgive me” he lamented.Another drama…I have had enough of dramas today to last a lifetime.“You may rise” I reached forward to help him up. “I have forgiven you, but you must learn to treat everyone equally. We are all equal, and you must ensure this does not happen again” I said firmly. He quickly nodded h
Chapter 8STEPHEN P.O.VAm I ready? I've been through a lot, I've been to hell and back. I shouldn't let this opportunity pass, I can't let this opportunity pass. There are numerous things about me that I want to find out, there are numerous mistakes I wish to correct in my life, and if working at this company can provide that opportunity, then I am fully prepared.“I'm ready” I responded with determination. Karen let out a loud, relieved breath. It's obvious she was holding her breath, she feared what my answer would be.“I was afraid you might not be ready” she said, “The chairman is getting older, and it is crucial for him to pass on the responsibilities to his child. And thankfully, you appeared at the perfect time, and it will undoubtedly bring positive changes to your life and status,” Karen expressed, her words filling me with happiness. Just hearing this news was enough to brighten my day."So sorry for not offering you anything, I was just too happy to see you" she says.