Episode 6
I got prepared for work and was hoping I and erick would go to work together..
I waited for him outside but when he came out he said I can go to work on my own , so I left him and drove my new car to work!
When I got to work every one greeted me and addressed me as Mrs Erick.. well, marrying erick added respect to my name.. I went to my duty post and work started..
Who would have thought that Mr erick is going to marry his staff? Does it mean both of you have been dating secretly? Victor my colleague asked
Mrs Eric why are you not wearing your ring? Another person asked.
The wedding was soo huge, you’re lucky ma’am. Another added..
I never answered any question, I just continued with my work..none of them know what I am going through..
It wasn’t long erick came to the office and sent for me.
I went to meet him, stood before him and asked him why he called out for me!
I need two more employees.. so get it fixed.
What do you need two more employees for?
It’s none of your business, just prepare a flier or go through those applications there and call any two persons for interview.
Okay. !!!
Knock knock!
Come in! It’s Victor.
What is it Victor? Derick asked.
Mr derick miss Doris is here to see you..
You allowed her in? He asked Victor.
I’m sorry sir .
I told you not to allow her in !
I tried to stop her but she pushed me!!
Just go please, I’ll be with her shortly!
Victor left.
I was just staring at him when Doris opened the door..
Hey baby! She said.
Doris! You don’t just come here without my notice! Derick said.
Oh come on! Is it because of your wife Annie? Is this the woman you were forced to marry? Everyone in town heard it! Kate is more beautiful than her, just look at her , she’s not attractive. I miss you derick, I miss you inside of me..
I wanted to say something but I kept my cool, opened the door and left them both, I didn’t bother to continue working I just went home to cry..
What are you doing here? And why did you make a video of me?
Oh! Annie showed you? I’m sorry derick, I really miss you’ I wanted Annie to be in pain..
I wasn’t with you that night, I never touched you, why did you do it? I know I don’t love Annie but she’s hurt and she’s my wife..
Derick, I am sorry! I miss the times we spend together, you left me for Kate and Annie! W t have I done wrong to you to deserve this treatment?
Doris, honestly I don’t love you and this should be the last time you’d come to my office without my consent! And again never you ridicule Annie anymore! I will not take it , now get out!!!
You love Annie?
It doesn’t matter if I do or not!! Don’t make fun of people.. use the door please..
Doris began to cry!!
Use the door now, I don’t want to see you again! Derick said again,
Doris couldn’t stay so she left!!
Derick went to my department and asked Victor about me!
She left Sir. I think she went home.
Okay, take care of everything, I’ll be back later.
After talking to myself , I asked myself why I am overthinking and over reacting.
Annie! Derick called out.
I cleaned my eyes and opened my door!
You left the office without my permission! Don’t do that again.
I can do whatever I want without you questioning me mr derick! I have never questioned you so don’t you dare question me.
If you want to remain in this house then you should do what’s right or take whatever that hits you!
Hit me? Nothing has hit me!
Your eyes says it all! You’ve been crying cause you saw my ex!! You’ll keep seeing more of them.
Same ex you were with on our wedding eve? If you miss her so much why didn’t you marry her?
I wanted to marry her but my parents choose you, so it’s not my fault that I married a girl that I employed.. and yea I was with her on our wedding eve, she still taste good and I enjoyed every moment with her..
So why did you lie? I asked.
To make you feel comfortable.. you should stop crying for my ex or me.
I wasn’t crying for that! I can’t cry for a man derick..
We’ll see about that Annie!
Is this how you treated Kate?
No! Kate is well mannered than you! She enjoyed her stay but you won’t, I told you you will regret making this decision , I’ll do my part as your husband and boss, Also do your part as a wife and employee! Learn to keep a happy face Whenever we go out!
You can’t force a man to love you.
I don’t love you derick! I don’t!! I am not forcing you to love me.. we’re not a match and we’re not compatible! Max is better than you.
Your ex that abused you!? How do you feel having s*x with a man that hits you all the time? You’re pathetic Annie.
Atleast he is better than the man that pushed his wife out to cheat…
Same way I’ll make you go out to cheat and divorce the hell out of you, I’m going back to work!! You’re not worth my time.
You are the one who came back to question me derick, just leave my room. I h@te you.
Your room? This is my house,.I built it.
With your father’s money, you’re nothing without your fathers wealth that’s why you married me to claim everything he owns you are BROKE! EXTREMELY BROKE ERIK
Ask them about me!!!!!! I don’t blab like you!! See you in the evening Annie…
Erik left.. after he left I picked up my phone and called his mother’ she asked me what the problem is.
“ I want something from you,I want Erik’s ex wife’s number please… I said to her.
Why? She asked.
I just want answers to some questions.
She agreed to send it to me , after a while she sent me the number.
I called her and pleaded to meet her, she was happy hearing from me, she sent her address and I zoomed off to meet her
I got there and met Kate outside.. she welcomed me and took me in.
Annie! Welcome . She said taking offering me a drink..
Why have you decided to come see me? Is it about Derrick? She asked.
Yes please.. I need to ask about the man I married.
What’s wrong? You don’t know the man you married?
I don’t.. please tell me about derick and what really happened between you both.
Derick never wanted to marry me, it was an arranged marriage and several times he told me he doesn’t love me
I’m so sorry Kate..it must be hard for you.
It was so hard for me but I didn’t give up. I thought maybe someday he’ll be able to love me but he never did.
How did you cope with him? I asked .
Erick never bothered me, I worked for him, did my duties, I could buy anything I want! I actually made money Annie! Until I got tired of begging him to make love with me, his parents talked to him but his mind was made up! 7months to our marriage I wanted my husband to touch me, he’d just look at me and say that he’s not ready, doesn’t feel a thing for me so it will never work
I endured till the 8th month still nothing, I knocked on his door severally, Annie almost everyday I am always n@ked to turn him on , he’ll just tell me to go put my clothes on.. it was that bad.
Derick is not a man I can feel it!! How could he play with your emotions?I said
He never cared about that, but Derrick is calm, sweet and easy going! We never had any issues except the s*x stuff..
We’re already having issues!! I said.
Why? Barely one week of marriage?
Erick is tormenting me! I am giving up.
*laughs* erick is up to something.
How?
When we got married and stayed for two years he doesn’t get angry with anything I do, i go out and return anytime I want ! He never questioned me, he just told me to be careful until he caught me on bed cheating.
What was he reaction?
He left, brought the divorce papers and asked how long have I been bringing a man to his house!!
You should have gone to an hotel!!
I couldn’t control it, and I wasn’t expecting him soo early, I apologized for what I did and told him he caused it!! He just said I should sign so that I can continue the enjoyment! He knew I’ve been cheating but he never said it till he saw us in the act.
I don’t know how long we’ll be married but honestly, Kate I don’t think I can endure for that two years! I’ll leave!! Everyone has feelings and since we’re married we should be able to do things!!
Do you love erick? Kate asked.
No Kate!! Sincerely I don’t love him..
I’d advise you to be calm, make your money and the right person will find you , derick might change.. let’s talk some other time it’s already late .the next time we’ll meet I’ll tell you something .
I thanked Kate and drove back home..I saw the car derrick took to work and noticed he’s back.
I went in and he welcomed me with questions.
I heard you went to visit Kate! Why did you go and visit my ex wife?
It’s none of your business Erick..
I Need to know why Annie!!
I just went to have a word with her.
Have a word with a cheat? What advice can she give you? Tell you to cheat on me?
No, if I want to cheat on you I will derick! You told me I can fall in love, have fun! but I shouldn’t get caught.. I just went to take some lessons on how not to get caught!! Goodnight Mr derick!!
Wait! Can you cheat real fast?
We just got married! When I’ll start seeing other people you’ll never know.. I am only respecting the and abiding to the rules you laid down.. Please add more rules..By the way Kate is a sweet soul she married the wrong man as I have also married her wrong leftover man who pushed his wife out!
I didn’t get intimate with her doesn’t mean she have the right to cheat!
Have you ever been h@rny? She was your wife and you neglected her feelings, at her weakest point you ignored her, what kind of husband tells his wife to cheat and not get caught? My God!!!!!
Same is applicable to you!
You’re nothing but a man who lacks understanding erick! I guess we’re not ready for this conversation! I can’t wait to finally leave you and your stup!d rules!!
One more thing!! Anyday you come back by 10 or 11pm get ready to sleep outside! And don’t dare me Annie!!
Episode 7
One more thing!! Anyday you come back by 10 or 11pm get ready to sleep outside! And don’t dare me Annie!!
I kept quiet went to the kitchen, reaching there it was locked, to avoid more issues I went to bed..
5 Days later he came to me and told me to look smart as he’s having a meeting with his business partners..
No revealing dress and no makeup, the meeting is by 12pm ..
And why am I suppose to attend the meeting?it’s my day off and I really want to sleep.. I said.
They would like to see you, Kate knows how it works, we attend different functions,meetings, and wedding together as husband and wife. You have to flow with all and pretend you’re happy.. see you later.. he said picked up his bag and left.
I went back to sleep till 12pm, I was still sleeping when his call came in..
Annie where are you? Don’t spoil this meeting for me..hangs up
I was really tired but I managed to get up , I wore a blue short gown with my 👠 heel, I applied a very light makeup and poured my hair.. I took my purse and drove to the office..
I arrived at the meeting ground, opened the door and walked in slowly as I got everyone staring at me including my husband Derick..
“Sorry I’m late” I said while taking a seat..
For a minute there was silence , I felt proud of myself for causing traffic.. derick introduced me as his wife and continued addressing their proposals.. two hours later the meeting was over..
One of his client approached me, gave me a hug and complimented my beauty!! I smiled and thanked him.
Another jokingly told erick that he’d love to have me…
She’s married!! Derick responded.
But she’s not putting on her ring neither are you!! We heard about everything derick!! ,you went late to your wedding !! If I have my way I wouldn’t mind making Annie my wife, she’s smart, beautiful unlike your ex wife.. his friend Jeff said.
I smiled, he hugged me again, k!ssed my hands , I noticed the anger in dericks face, I ignored and he took my number right in front of derick!!
Mrs Derick, you’re needed! Someone called me out!!
Would you love to continue doing business with my company? Derick asked Jeff!
Why not? We’ve been friends and business partners for a long time now! Jeff responded.
Get your eyes off my wife!!
Come one Derrick! Annie was married to you because of some reasons, you never dated her! Everyone knows this is all a pretense.. the news went far!!
Jeff, say whatever you want to say!
Do you love Annie now??
The meeting is over, you can leave! See you next week and please don’t call Annie, delete her number.. have a nice day my friend.. Derick said as he led Jeff out of the building..
Annie! Let’s go home! Derick said.
You can go mr Derick, I drove down here! I said.
I know! Drive your car back home, today is over..
Because we’re in public I respected him and drove back home!!
I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, when he came I asked him if he’d like to eat.. he said he wasn’t hungry!
But you haven’t eaten today derick!
I know! I can fix myself something if I am hungry, I don’t want to eat your food and never cook anything for me in this house!! And you see what happened back there at the office? Let it not repeat itself again!!
What happened? I asked.
Jeff hugged you, k!ssed you and took your number right in front of me Annie! You were happy everyone was complimenting you, I told you not to wear anything revealing but you choose to disrespect me in public and private!!
Everyone knows you came late to your own wedding! Everyone knows you don’t love me, everyone know all of this is just pretense because you choose to humiliate me..
I never said anything to anyone! My marriage with Kate blew my cover..
If you had kept her cheating a secret it wouldn’t have been this way.
You think I go around telling everyone peoples flaws? Peoples mistakes? I hate it when someone gets involved in my affairs!! Kate told the press what she did when she was asked why I divorced her! She let the world know I pushed her out to cheat because I never had s^x with her and yeah! The world was blaming me for being so weak! Some even said I have weak erection!! I was publicly embarrassed but I took everything in!! What they know about you is not from me!!
That’s none of my business now! You said something and I want a sincere answer.. you said you will not eat anything I prepare?
Yeah!!! Have I ever eaten your food??
Oh! You’re scared I may po!son you..Okay!! .. I said and left him..
POV
I went to visit my mother and told her everything I am going through, the rules the misunderstandings,
Can I ask you a question? She said.
Yeah! Go ahead!
Do you love Derick?
Love Derick? Mum come on, I don’t even like him.
Be truthful to yourself!!! Have you ever wished to be happily married to him?
I’ve wished to do so many bad things to him, Derick is annoying mum, he blackmail me, he is not straight forward.. he’s worse. I just want to see his mother and ask her if the will is written.. I can’t cope.. I still miss Max.. it’s like I made the worse decision of my life, His ex wife told me different things about him but Derick doesn’t exhibit none of the things she said, I feel she lied to me and doesn’t want to discourage me!!
You’ll be fine, respect your husband Annie..
I don’t disrespect him, he disrespects me! He has never eaten anything I prepare.. mum I am tired..
Avoid him!!
Let me just spend today here!! Please!!
I spent the day at my mums place! I was at peace for that day!
I went back home, greeted derick , he answered and continued doing what he was doing!
Get dressed we have a meeting to attend!!
Again? I am tired derick!
Tired from having fun last night with your ex? Or my friend Jeff? Get dressed Annie! I am not in the mood to ask questions!! and you’re not driving today!!
I am not also in the mood to respond to you!! I’ll be with you shortly!! I responded and went to my room to change!
I came out , met him outside, he gave me a signal to enter his car! I went to the back to sit! while he was driving he was staring at me from the mirror! I acted like I wasn’t watching, he kept staring.
Concentrate, I don’t want to have an accident!! I said.
We arrived at the 0ffice! This time was different, I refused to sit close to him, I took another seat, I noticed one of his client staring at me , I was uncomfortable because he never stopped staring at me! He spent the whole time staring!
Mr Thomas, everyone has given their opinion on the business, what’s your say? Derick asked him but he wasn’t listening .
Mr Thomas!! He called again no answer .
Help me tap him. Derick said to the next person.
He was tapped, Derick repeated himself about his opinion but Thomas apologized and said he wasn’t listening
Why weren’t you listening? Derick asked.
Because he was staring at your wife!! One of them said.
Is it true? Have you been staring at Annie this whole time I was busy talking and explaining?? Derick asked.
Oh! Honestly, yea mr Derick! I am admiring God’s creation, your wife has everything, I’m sorry I got carried away!! Thomas said.
He’s right, your wife is beautiful!! Another said.
Annie!! Derick called out and I answered .
Go home!
I didn’t drive derick!
Take a cab and go home now!!!
I got up and left…
So, I called for a meeting and all you could do is come here and tell me how attractive my wife is? This meeting is canceled!! Thanks for your time..you all may leave!!
Derick went to his personal office , typed a letter and drove back home!!
He met me watching a movie when he opened the door , he then handed a letter to me!
I read it and was shocked! Why are you firing me? I asked.
I want you to resign! Henceforth I don’t want to see you in my company, just stay at home!
You can’t make me resign, what did I do? You can’t do this erick.
I just did. You’re fired Annie!!!
Why?
You have no right to question me Annie, it’s my company and I decide who I fire or retain! Your service is no longer needed!
I can’t be a stay at home wife !! I need to know why you’re frustrating me!
You’re the one frustrating me! Everyone is falling for you and it’s getting me uncomfortable!!
You’re soo dumb erick!! You’re insane!! You’re going crazy and feeling insecure.. why?
Insecure? I am protecting the interest of my family’s investment and I will not let you ruin it..
I need to call your parents! You can’t fire me cause of your insecurities.. you made the rules. If your friends are falling for me let them fall! I am open to Love! You said soo too..
You want to call my parents cause they made me marry you?
What do you mean?
Honestly, you’re not my wife! I didn’t choose you my mum did!!
So I am your mums wife?
Yes! I accepted you to please them.
Let the rules remain erick. Don’t break them.
A real man will never break the rules he sets.. you’re acting like a child who is scared of failure.
Everyone is scared of failing!! You no longer work for me and since you’re trying to prove your point! I’ll let you have your way, you want to explore?
Yes! Stick to your rules and be a man!! I wonder what Doris see in you cause I see nothing but an arrogant and a man that pride has eaten up.
Pride? You’re the worse lady I’ve ever met Annie!! I want you to start putting on your ring!!
I WILL NOT! I AM NOT YOUR WIFE..It’s your word against mine.. never address me as your wife in public and private..
Episode 8
I WILL NOT! I AM NOT YOUR WIFE..It’s your word against mine.. never address me as your wife in public and private..
That thing you’re looking for you’ll see it Annie, I promise you .
The only thing I am looking for is a way out from this marriage, do you think it’s the first time we met? When I came for an employment? Or you think it’s still the Annie that was crying on the first visit in your parents house and our wedding? A lot has changed.
I can see it clearly! You’re still fired.
I brought out my phone and called his mother, I told her derick fired me and I’d want to talk to her and her husband cause I do not understand what is going on, she promised to come the next morning..
I looked at the time , it was still noon, I went to my room changed my clothes , came out!
Don’t expect me! Lock your door I’ll be back tomorrow, I can’t keep exchanging words with CEO derick.. I said and left.
Immediately I left derick called his friend Wilson .
What’s wrong derick?
Let’s hang out please! I really need to talk to someone. He said .
Wilson agreed to meet up with him in a local wine bar..
Derick, without hesitation he got there first before Wilson! Shortly wilson came.
Derick, wasup? You sounded like something has happened, what about your wife Annie?
She’s driving me nuts! Annie is driving me crazy! I don’t know what is going on Wilson! I feel like I am loosing my mind!!
Calm down derick! What’s the issue? You guys have a misunderstanding?
It’s worse than a misunderstanding! Gosh! I’ve never been this confused in my life. The woman my parents gave me is something else!
Wilson honestly I do not know how to explain.
You love her? You’re sounding like you do and she’s not reciprocating..
No, !
Be sincere to yourself derick!
I can’t love a woman who acts like a man, she talks back to me, something kate or my ex’s can’t do
You feel intimidated by her? Derick she’s your wife , break her wings and tell her you’re the boss..
Exactly!! Do you know that she left the house and boldly told me she’s coming back tomorrow!!
Wilson thanks, I really need to go home and rest! I’ll pay for the drinks on my way home..
I actually went back home to rest my head! I was thinking about derick and the sudden strange characters.. I told my mother and she laughed without saying anything, I told her so many things but this time she never said a word so I felt like she was not in the mood so I let her be!!!
POV
I went back to dericks place the next day , when I got there his parents were already there waiting for me..
Good morning mr/Mrs Sammy.. I greeted.
I went to the kitchen and discovered that there’s no food and most of the food items are spoilt , some are untouched! Why Annie? Are you starving my son in his own house?? His father asked.
No sir! Been too busy lately with work and derick said I shouldn’t cook for him, he said he will never eat anything I prepare. I responded
Is this true? He asked derick.
Yes! I said so.. but let’s talk about that later, I have my reasons.
Have you touched her yet? He asked again.
No! I’m not ready for that! I don’t love her yet! He responded .
Even if you love me later I will never allow or let you touch me or even lay your hands on me!! You’re not the man I desire to share same bed and sweats with!!!I interrupted .
Enough!! Why did you fire your wife? His mother asked.
I’m not his wife ma’am!!
Will you just allow him talk? Is this how both of you live here??
Actually dad, I sacked My wife, I mean Annie because all my business partners are falling for her, some even confronted me telling me to link them up with Annie. Annie collected Jeff’s number! It was getting too much and annoying.
Wait! You did it out of jealousy.
Sir, derick have no right to judge me cause he made the rules .
What rules?? His father asked.
When we got married I told her to live her life, fall in love, no intimacy, no kids … derick said.
This is same thing you told Kate and you never questioned her why is Annie’s case different? You are repeating same mistake derick.
Annie talks back at me, I can’t live with a woman who doesn’t respect me, she’s under me so she should respect me if not this house will not contain us, she hid her ring.
You’re the one that said your parents forced you to marry me, you said I am not your wife! So why get worried over my ring? You don’t even wear yours!! I interrupted .
From what you’ve said I didn’t see any disrespect, if you made the rules don’t break them.. which responsible and reasonable man push his wife outside? You’re telling your wife to fall in love and you’re angry people are falling for her, you’ve not stated what you want!! And as the work, you can’t fire her..
Is the will written? I asked.
No!!
Let’s go back home! These two are playing!!
They finally left.
You didn’t win the case Annie!! Derick said.
I wasn’t fighting to win any case!
You dare open your mouth to say you can’t Share same bed and sweats with me , you’re crossing your boundaries .
I don’t desire you, I don’t crave for you, I have never loved you and I will never you.. I said.
I don’t love you too!! you still can’t resume work…I don’t want you in my office!!
I’ve heard!!! I said as I went to the kitchen to prepare food to eat..
Three months later I got a job and didn’t tell anyone, each time derick leaves I’ll go to my place of work..
One day derick confronted me and I told him!! He didn’t say anything!
I went to work the following day and saw him outside, I acted like I didn’t see him.
He walked in!
How may I help you sir? The secretary said to him.
I am here to see my wife!! He proudly said.
Your wife? What’s her name?
Annie!! Please call her!! Tell her her husband derick is here.
The secretary came to me and said someone he’s my husband and he’s outside looking for me!
I am not married, I don’t even know him! Tell him to leave!! I said and continued doing what I was doing!!
She went back and told him exactly what I said!! Derick couldn’t believe it, he waited for some minutes but I never came out!! He later left!!
After close of work!! I went home and met derick half drunk..
Is this how you want it? He asked.
How?
You embarrassed me today!
I didn’t embarrass you, I only told them the truth, you’re not my husband and I am not your wife, I already told you and why would you come to my place of work! Don’t do it again..
Annie, you live in my house have you forgotten?
I haven’t forgotten, we had a deal derick!! Stop following me!! The next time you come there you’ll receive more embarrassment..
Derick got up and wanted to slap me but he stopped immediately and used his fist 👊 to punch the glass table with anger, the table broke, he reached for me and held my wrist tightly.
I don’t know what you did to me Annie but I’ll put an end to this soon!
Erick stop, you’re hurting me! I said.
Am I? Am I hurting you? I don’t want to hit you Annie cause if I do you will not survive it!!
You want to hit me? Why did you stop? You should have done it! Hit me derick.
Am not your stup!d ex, don’t push it.
You can’t be my ex!
No more word from you Annie!! He shouted!!
Leave me alone derick! Can’t you stay without causing trouble? You’re drunk, what have I done to you derick? Why are you frustrating me? I said crying.
Go to your room! He said.
I went to my room and locked myself in.
He looked at his hands and saw blood! He tied it and took the broken table outside..
I called his mother and told her derick almost hit me!! She consoled me and said derick has never tried to hit a woman before.. “what did you say to him? Don’t worry I’ll be there in the morning..
I went to bed crying..
Exactly 6am I heard a knock on my door!
Annie! Get dressed we have a naming ceremony to attend.. and don’t bother about my mother, she’s not coming anymore , you have 25 minutes to get dressed.
I got dressed and came out! He looked at me and said” what happened last night will not happen again only if you behave yourself”
That’s not how to say “you’re sorry “ I responded
I am not sorry.. Let’s go..
Episode 9
I’m not sorry let’s go!!
I’m not going with you Mr derick, you have to apologize for trying to hit me, you almost broke my wrist..
Like I said earlier “ I am not sorry”” Get in the car Annie!! My friends are waiting…and by the way we may not come back today, pick up your nightie, mine is already in the car..
I was still proving stubborn, but we went to my wardrobe picked up a nightie for me, he dragged me to his car and drove down to the venue!!
We got to his friends place , sat down and waited for the ceremony to start !
45 minutes later the naming started and ended within a short time, everyone stayed back for refreshments..
How old is your marriage? His friend Tony asked derick.
Not up to a year! Derick answered as he turned to look at me .
Don’t you want kids? Tony asked.
I want kids but my wife is not ready yet!! He signaled me to behave myself .
Why are you not ready Annie! He asked me..
I..I…I love kids but I just need to enjoy this marriage before thinking of getting pregnant.
My wife was already pregnant before we got married and soon we’re planning to have another baby, derick you’re the head of the house, and you shouldn’t let your wife detect for you, there’s no time your father is ill, don’t you think he’ll live long when he sees his grandchildren?
I understand you Tony but we’re still enjoying our marriage!! I’ll be ready when Annie is ready.
And, today is Wilsons birthday party, he told me to tell you but I forgot!!
He told me too, we’ll attend! Are you coming? Derick asked Tony.
Yeah, but very late I need to bond with my child..
I’ll see you at the party then.. derick said as he was about to shake Tony’s hand Tony saw the bandage he used to tie his hand and asked him what happened, .
It’s a domestic accident Tony, see you later.. derick held me and, as we left the premises I removed my hands from his and walked to his car.
We’re going to the birthday party . He said.
We got to the venue! Lo and behold it was an hotel named “The SKY HOTEL ” I’ve actually heard of it but I haven’t been there, the hotel is really big,spacious and beautiful! We got to the hall and met his friend Wilson..
I sat down and derick went outside with Wilson to talk!
I was offered a drink, next thing I saw was a young handsome guy walking towards me, he came close and asked if he can sit with me..
I agreed, he sat and we started talking casually , he made me laugh and asked if we could hang out anytime,
I agreed and we exchanged numbers..
We were still talking when I sighted derick coming, I quickly held the guy’s hand and hugged him..
Annie! Who’s he? Derick asked.
He’s a friend! I responded.
Didn’t you tell him you’re married??
Are you married? The guy asked.
No, I’m not!! I’ll call you in the morning, just leave!
The guy left, derick was speechlesss and very angry.
Do you want to hit me here? I asked.
No, I’m not going to hit you.. let’s enjoy the party.. he said.
We had fun at the party, we couldn’t leave so he paid for an hotel.. we got to our room, I removed my heel and sat for a while
Do you want kids? I asked.
No, I only said that to avoid some certain questions!!
I know! Cause I want kids but not with you! I responded and went to shower! After I freshened up I picked up the nightie and realized the one he picked isn’t what I can wear in public, it’s too revealing and very short.
But I still wear it anyway, I came out and saw derick ’ when he noticed I was already out he couldn’t stop staring, I just went to bed and cover up myself.
He went to shower also, changed and joined me.. I adjusted and face the other side, he turned off the lights and was not comfortable, I guess he was h0rny but he couldn’t touch me..
Annie! I really do not like the closeness between you and that guy,, and denying me in front of everyone is totally unacceptable..
I don’t want to talk to you derick, please’ it’s been a long and stressful day, I want to sleep..
Annie, what do you want? Ain’t you tired of disrespecting and talking back at me?
You can’t give me what I want derick!!
Just tell me, several times I’ve been questioned by my parents, friends! Kate never behaved like this!
Derick, honestly! You irritate me, I don’t love you at all, I was trying to create this connection when I was in your fathers house but you k!lled it, just imagine you shouting at your father telling him you don’t love me, I wasn’t weak when I started crying’. you made me a fool, you made me look like someone who will beg you to love me! What next? You made your rules and I am living by it! This marriage is just for the will! Nothing more. Please I beg you don’t disturb me ever again, I’ll respect you Henceforth but don’t come close to me..
I still deserve my respect Annie! If you don’t love me that’s fine, I don’t love you too.. soon after everything we’ll go our separate ways.
If you feel you’re not comfortable you can have your fun and still fall inlove..
I’ve already fallen inlove .. I am just waiting for your father to write ✍🏻 and give you everything.
Really? You’ve gotten someone??
Yes, I have!!! Goodnight.
Wait! You’re already cheating on me??
Till you catch me, for now I am not cheating!
Derick was weak, he left the room , went to the bar and started to drink!
Derick, what’s wrong? Wilson asked him.
My Heart has fallen for Annie! I am too proud to say it.
Just tell her!
I can’t, I can’t even touch my wife.. I can’t look at her for long without wanting to hold her.
Why are you fighting your feelings??
I don’t know!!! Annie is driving me crazy.. I feel like I am going to lose her, everyone wants her and she gives every man attention!! I am jealous , I feel jealous seeing her with other men talking and smiling..
Please let this be between us! Don’t tell anyone!! I should go back to bed.
Derick came back.. I was already asleep, he joined me again and soon we began to hear moans from the other room, it was soo loud and disturbing!!
Gosh!! I really miss those days !! Max where are you? I should have stayed and endure everything, this marriage is hell! I quietly said
You miss max? You are saying it to my hearing that you miss when max use to eat you up? You should have stayed with a man who beats you cause of s*x?
I wasn’t talking to you! I was talking to myself! And of course I miss those days when I used to moan and scream!! Don’t you miss Doris?
I do! I miss when she always say I shouldn’t stop! That’s why she kept coming back even after hearing about you!
That’s why you went to her a day to our wedding!! I don’t want to hear anymore.
You started it.. do you feel bad being served your own food??
Goodnight derick!!!
I’ll be downstairs, I can’t sleep here.. see you in the morning!!
I was happy !! After he left I made up my mind to give him a lil peace..
POV
Two months later I decided to be very busy with my life, i and derick leaves the house together and return separately , the marriage became hell and worse. It is from one misunderstanding to another, I tried as much as possible to avoid him but he just wouldn’t let me be..
Most times I lock myself in my room, derick acts like he owns me, he forced me to stop working but I refused..That wasn’t enough he went to my place of work and threaten to arrest the manger if they don’t sack me!
I went to work and I was sacked..
I angrily went home and confronted him..
Derick, why? How am I going to survive without a job?
I pay every bill in this house and I give you money everyday!! I want you to stay at home, cook and clean!!
I can’t always do whatever you ask.
How can I come back home before my wife? Is it normal?? You come back late and I’ve been quite!! The next time you do I’ll lock you out!
You’ve hurt my feelings and I can’t make same mistake I made with Kate!!
I just ignored and left him, I went to see my mother..
I stayed with her till 11pm, when I got back to dericks place , he asked me to go back to wherever I am coming from..
I respected myself and left that night!!
I went back to my mums place! The next day he called, sent lots of text asking me to come back home. I never picked or replied any!!
He called his mum two days later.
Mum! Have you seen Annie?
Is she missing?
No, I sent her out of the house days ago and she hasn’t been responding to my calls..
She’s not with me!! Why are you bothered? You pushed her out!
Mum I wasn’t thinking straight, Annie is making loving her difficult, I’ve not been myself since she left!
Love? You’re inlove with Annie? She asked.
Can you call her and tell her to take my calls??
I asked a question derick!! Do you love Annie??
I don’t know if what I am feeling is love!! I just want my wife back!!
Episode 10
It’s been days and I am enjoying myself , I was free to do anything without any question..
I got a call from dericks mum.
Hello, Annie how are you?
I’m fine ma..
Where have you been? Derick is worried.
Worried? He pushed me out!
Where are you? Just tell me! Or better still take his calls!
Never!! I want us to discus something ma!!!
I’ll call you Annie! hangs up*
After the call dropped I called Kate and told her I wanted to see her, she invited me over and I went to see her
What happened this time Annie? She asked.
You told me that derick is such a sweet and calm person, you didn’t tell me his bad side..
Derick isn’t bad! Aside the s*x issues we had we never had any issues.
Well, derick gets angry all the time, he stopped me from working, he monitors me! He always question me
Kate laughed and said “ Congratulations, Derick is in love with you Annie!!
How? What do yiu mean? I asked.
Derick has never questioned me, I live my life, come back late, he never shouted, I never knew he’d fall in love soo quickly with you!!
Kate, this is not love it’s torture.. how did you even cope with such person?
I think you should talk to him , he has been calling since you got here Annie!
I’m not ready for anything, derick needs to be taught a lesson. I am tired of the whole thing!! Anyway thank you, I need to go home!!
I got home and began to wonder why my mother hasn’t said anything!! I kept talking to myself , I was bold enough to ask her why she always kept quiet each time I complain of derick to her!! She said.
I decided not to involve myself because from the beginning you made up your mind to marry derick for no good reason, with time I began to notice you have feelings for him! The only advice I have to give you is this “ be a little bit nice to derick and if you know you can’t cope then quit,”
I really want to quit mum!! About my feelings for him! I really do not know if it’s true!!
Don’t lie to yourself!!!! Have you ever wished for something before?
Yes I have!
Then take his calls and tell him you want to quit…. You placed him first when you accepted that proposal and now you’re inlove with him
I am not inlove with derick mum..
Of course you are…you miss him.
I picked his calls and he said we need to talk, I told him there’s nothing to talk about, just tell your parents that I want to quit …
POV
Hearing quit, derick went to meet his parents and told them what I said!!
I never knew you’d be so bothered about someone derick! His father said.
When you married Kate. The only time we invited you was to tell you to perform your duties as a man! Why is Annie different? He added
I can’t answer that question dad! Just invite Annie over let’s talk about it!
If she says she wants to quit let her quit! Isn’t it what you’ve always wanted? You never wanted to marry Annie! How can you even tell her to go back to where she’s coming from at that time? What if something happened to her?
Dad, mum! My heart is shaking right now!! It’s been more than two days and I haven’t set my eyes on my wife! It hasn’t been easy for me, call her please.
His mother called me and told me she’s ready to see me! I sensed something and told her if derick is there I am not coming but she lied to me that derick is not there..
I got ready and went to her house, when I got there I saw derick, I was very angry but I composed myself!!!
I greeted them and sat down!!
Derick said you want to quit! His father said.
Yea sir! I am tired!! I responded.
But you can’t quit Annie! We had a deal, Erick said.
I no longer want the deal!
It’s fine Annie! Just give us some time to conclude this! I’ll get the will written next week and as soon as I write it I’ll call you to get a divorce.. but for now you’re still married to erick till I am done! That was the initial plan..
I can’t stay with him anymore, he has taken everything from me!
Erick, do you have anything to say? His mother asked.
No, I don’t have anything to say! Annie should just go home! I’ll go pick her up later..
You will not apologise for what you did to me?
I am sorry Annie!!!
I got up and left!!
What made you ask her to leave your house?
I thought of what she said to me months ago when we were together dad! Ever since she told me she misses her ex and everything they do together on bed , I haven’t been myself.
If she said she missed her ex, she’s probably telling you indirectly that you should do those things her ex did.. sometimes I wonder if you’re dumb erick, Annie has made you not to think straight anymore..
Derick! Do you love Annie? His father asked.
Yes! I love Annie!! I don’t know how my feelings changed towards her but she’s everything I want
Go pick your wife and take her home..
Please do not write the will yet! I don’t want to quit my marriage with Annie!! I’ll see you later.
I was home when he drove to my house, my mother was already aware that he was coming, I just quietly entered his car and we drove home..
He apologized again and we were cool!!
I went to the kitchen to prepare food, I was slicing an onion when I accidentally cut my self, I screamed, derick rushed in and was acting like a good husband.
Let me help you, he held my hand , told me sorry and asked me to go to my room while he prepared the food.
“Derick just leave me alone”. I can do it.
But you just cut yourself Annie, what if you get hurt again?
It’s not as painful as what I’ve gone through!! I can’t wait to finally get rid of you erick!!! I said as I left the kitchen to my room
I was thinking about everything, and I have no idea if I truly love him or not!! I don’t know if I am in denial to accept my feelings for him!!
For some days he didn’t go to work! He asked me to resume working with him. I refused !
I got a call from my mother she asked me to see her so we could talk about my divorce with erick!! I went to the bathroom to bath, I never knew derick was watching me..
When I turned I was shocked. “ how long have you been here? I asked.
Two minutes!! Are you going somewhere? He asked.
Yeah! I am going to see my mother!!
I came out of the shower, and told him to leave as I want to dress up.
You’re my wife and I have the right to look at you!!
Derick please just leave, I am not ready for that!!!
He left and I got dressed!
This is 5pm Annie!!! Be back before 10pm
I ignored him and left.
I went to meet my mother but she told me she was going for a meeting , so we shifted our discussion to the next day, on my way home I ran into an old friend, we got talking and decided to take a drink at a bar .
I heard about your marriage with Sammy’s son.. Annie! You still want to quit? He asked.
I don’t know! Derick is acting all nice lately!!
It’s not about him, it’s about you! Your mental health and everything .
I’m fine Isaac!!! His father already assured me that he’ll do something about it.
Sorry to ask!! Don’t you get hOrny at times?
I do! It’s normal but I can’t cheat on derick!!
His ex wife cheated!!
I’m not his ex wife Isaac!!
An hour later I never knew Derick got a call from Wilson for an hang out!!
In all the places they decided to come to same bar I went with Isaac, sitting besides us.
I never noticed his presence, I was enjoying myself when Wilson pointed me to Erick!!
Is that not your wife? Wilson asked.
Omg! Derick said as he took a closer look!!
She told me she was going to see her mum.
It’s obvious she lied to you!! Wilson said..
She’s even smiling. He added.
I need to go meet her! Derick said.
Wait derick! Calm down.
No! He said as he walked towards me!!
Annie! Derick called.
Ohmygod!! I said.
Derick!! What are you doing here? I asked.
I should be asking you what you’re doing with this guy!
Derick he’s just a friend ,!
I can see!!! Get up let’s go!
I can’t leave now!! I answered.
I don’t want to cause a scene Annie, please let’s go home and talk about it..
She doesn’t want to leave, why not leave her alone! Isaac said.
I got up.
You didn’t tell me your husband treats you like a toy! Isaac said as he was trying not to let me go!!
Derick couldn’t bear it! He poured Isaac a glas of drink! “ stop touching my wife” he said.
Isaac threw the first punch, derick returned it.. it was an embarrassing moment for me! Wilson was holding derick , some customers starting making video of them!!
Stop it derick! Just stop it! What is all this? Can’t I have a lil peace of mind? Why are you acting like this in public.? Why? I asked crying
You’re asking me why I am acting like this? Who made me this way? It’s you Annie!! You made me this way!!Anytime I am around you I don’t think straight, loving you has never been easy for me for the past months!! How do you expect me to feel or act seeing you with another man!! ? I Love you Annie and I am sorry I haven’t been able to say it to you.
Let’s go home erick! Everyone is watching!! Wilson said.
Let them watch, I don’t care anymore!!
I couldn’t stand to hear him say those things, I went to where I packed my car and drove off!!
I got home and I was breathing soo high! I couldn’t believe derick said those words.. within minutes he came!!!
You left me!!
What was I supposed to do? Stay there with you and receive more embarrassment?
Why did you lie to me? You told me you were going to see your mother!
I didn’t lie derick! Is that why you couldn’t control yourself?
Control myself? Can you hear yourself?? How can I control myself when I am trying to save my marriage with you, when I am inlove with a woman that doesn’t love me!! I Love you Annie, anything that I have done in the past please let it go, I am not asking you to love me I am begging you to love me!! Please.. don’t cheat on me I can’t take it.
I am not cheating on you derick, your insecurities dealing with you! And please don’t say you love me when you haven’t proven anything to me!!
You want me to scream it? You want me to go to the office and tell everyone about my feelings? Just tell me what you want!!
I just want to go to bed, I’ve had a bad day already !
Derick couldn’t watch me leave so he k!ssed me for some seconds.
I pushed him and he came closer to me.
“What are you trying to do” I asked.
“What I should have done a night after our weeding” you’re my wife.
You’re breaking the rules!
I made the rules and I can break them! I Love You..
I .. I don’t want this please.. I said.
Derick ignored, grabbed my waist, and we started k!ssing like people that has been starved for many years.
The k!ss was getting soo intense, I was already already getting ready for anything, derick noticed , he took off my shirt!!
Derick please stop!! I said.
Why? He asked.
I’m not ready for this yet !!! I said as I wore my shirt and went to my room..