Finally back home, I took my bath and slipped under the comfort of my warm blankets, my phone turns on and a message pops in from Bree, I clicked on it and figured it was the Job application process Bree was talking about and the best part was that I did not have to go out and just as Bree had mentioned, it was a good pay, hm, I took my time to skim through the entire page to see if I was eligible for the application, it was perfect, I went through a corner to get a few documents required for the application, when I heard a noise.
I walked out of my room to check who it was, maybe the maids on night shifts, and was met with something that shook my resolve to stay behind, to believe the old Aiden was still there, that I was not the only one holding unto something, my breath hitched in my throat, I held the little cupboard close by for balance.. Aiden had brought in a woman, the hurtful words I received from my parents growing up, from Aiden in front of our wedding altar and my supposed in-laws didn't hurt as much as the scene before me did..
I felt the little world of fantasies I had carried on from the time Aiden had proclaimed his love and proposed to me all crashing down.. Aiden was holding a very beautiful woman very tightly to himself at the balcony and they were too immersed in their business, they didn't notice my presence or maybe they did and chose to ignore it, what a fool I was. I blinked back the tears, I had held on for too long, taking in a deep breath, I entered my room and slammed the door.
"Why?" I gulped the lump in my throat, tears slowly trickled down my chin, Bree was right, a year ago she told me waiting on him would lead to no good, I'd faced so much humiliation in the hopes that one day he would remember all the times we've spent together and treat me well, I was so stupid, wasn't waiting on my parents enough? I stood up, maybe it was time I left this city.. I picked up a box and with tears blinding my eyes, I stuffed as much as I could, Aiden has kept me locked up in his cage long enough, not anymore.. my phone chimes and the caller reads Bree, I ignored the call and went on with my packing. It suddenly dawned on me, I needed money to be able to sustain myself and I would not make the mistake of telling Aiden or anyone I was leaving, well, except Bree.
I wiped my tears, there where alot of things I needed to figure out, I also needed answers to, I feel it in my gut that Aiden, his family and my family have their reasons for keeping me, but what could it possibly be? What could they gain from a nobody? While planning to leave the city, I must find out what it is they're hiding and I was done being Aiden's little slave. With a renowned strength, I started to unpack my stuff, jabbed my eyes dry, picked up the documents and entered my details, I really hope I get this job.
"Done", I said then clicked on the button enter
"Successful! Application submitted, please make sure to check your emails for further information regarding the interview that'll be shared to only successful candidates"
"Oh God", I sighed,"please let this work".
The next morning I woke up later than I usually did, I cared less about what Aiden or anyone thought of me, I took my time to clear my bed, lay my dress, style my hair. Yep, the maids gossipped so loud, probably in astonishment, I walked out of my room with my purse, a maid took my hand and pulled me into the kitchen and the next thing I knew she was firing orders at me, wait, not sure what suddenly came over me, but my hands flew straight to her face, everyone looked at me in shock. Just as I was about to make my first victory walk out of the Blackwoods Mansion, "Isla", Aiden's cold voice stopped me, I turned and of course she was right beside him, she was also blonde, beautiful with full curves.
The fact that she was blonde sent knives to my heart, all this time, he's had a lover somewhere and I was putting my all into a marriage that was meaningless. He walked towards me, "how dare you hit someone without a valid reason and where do you think you're going to?", my face expressionless, I did not owe him any explanation, the Isla that used to love and take all his insults was dead, he gripped my arm and his face turned slightly red from anger, "let go of me", I screamed, he pulls my arm and before I knew what was happening we were taking the stairs, the nerve of him, what did he want from me? "Lettt go".
"You, Isla, have started to grow wings" he gripped my arm so bad, it left marks on it, I rubbed my arm and tried to walk away, he pulls me by my hair and pushes me to the wall, I winced, "what has come over you?", he yelled, "I could say the same for you Aiden", I sobbed, "Why? What did I ever do wrong? Why did you choose to marry me? Tell me, please.. he seemed to loose his grip, then let's go, "you're dirty Isla, that's all you'll ever be"..
That was not an answer, if he thought I was dirty then why? I used my hand to wipe off my tears, picked my purse and whispered to him "then I owe you no explanation whatsoever".
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"You should stay with me Isla, until you're stable enough to get your own apartment", Bree said.. I didn't want to burden Bree, she also has her own issues to deal with, with her Dad gone, she's had to take up responsibilities at such a young age, "I'll be fine", I whispered, trying to reassure myself than her.