After the hectic night was all over and we all retired to bed, I had slept for a couple of hours, constantly turning around the bed. You could tell I was uncomfortable.
Maybe it was because I couldn’t help that this was the same bed I had seen Michael with that woman or maybe I just had issues sleeping… It was the first reason.
“Michael wake up,” I nudged him with my left arm as I sat up on the bed, he didn’t budge as he continued snoring, “Michael,” I called again with a hush tone, this time he responded but quickly went back to sleep, “Michael!” I called again with my voice rising.
“What is it?!” He yelled, “Can’t you see that it is late in the night and I have got work tomorrow,”
“We need to talk,” I ignored his complaint as I went straight to the point.
“What is it that you just can’t wait till the morning? What is it?!” Michael groaned as he turned to the other side of the bed.
I let out a sigh still not willing to back off, he must hear from me, “Michael, we are married, why do you keep doing all these things that you do…”
“I thought you were already used to it by now, I already told you that I will be the father to our kids, act like your husband in front of everyone as you please but I shall not be the husband you wanted, I thought this was already clear from the on set,” Michael cut me short and said.
“Michael…” I exhaled, at least he should know how exhausting it is to be in my shoes, “Do our kids not matter to you? What if they have found you naked or what if…”
“Scarlett! If this is why you disturbed my sleep, then we might have a problem.” Michael sat up to face me, “I have got love for my kids which is why I haven’t offered a divorce yet,”
I sniggered, “Divorce? So you are thinking of it?” my eyes welled up a bit but I was able to control myself, holding it back. I couldn’t believe the man I fell in love with throughout my teenage years down to my youth and even till date was the same man in bed with me right now.
Michael is the reason why I even had Leo at the age of eighteen, and still, he was supportive. Maybe because we both had wealthy families, it was an easy fit for us, but to see all of this wash away and all our love gone simply broke me.
I was the stupid one here, and he knows that.
Michael closed his and breathed out before he held my hand, “I am sorry, I don’t want a divorce, I don’t even know why I said that, wipe your tears,”
“I am not crying,” I tried to look away from him but Michael moved closer to me and embraced me.
Michael spoke into my ear, “I do try to be a good husband, but each time I end up failing and I know how much you have sacrificed for us, and I am extremely sorry,” he kissed my earlobe, “I will try my best to be a better husband to my supportive wife,” he kissed me again this time much intensely, slowly trailing kisses down to my temple.
I started to feel a tingly sensation, thinking Michael would go a lot further than that, but when he reached my lips, he easily pulled away and went back to bed.
“We should sleep,” Michael said as he cuddled me, I didn’t protest nor did I complain that he had easily changed the topic we were both on.
The following morning, I went to check on the kids and ensure they were all set for school, as that was the only duty I had left in the house. We have so many staff that do this, but I always make sure to make my rounds as well.
I knocked on Carmela’s door twice and when she finally opened it, she slammed it back in my face, “You are not allowed!” Carmela yelled at me from inside her room.
I know that I shouldn’t be disrespected but I chose to let her be and then went over to Leo’s room, I knocked on his door and immediately he answered me with a warm hug.
“Good morning, Mom,” Leo said.
“I can see you are ready for school,” I said straightening out his uniform which was perfectly ironed out, “So when will be your exam, I heard next week,”
“Yes, but I signed up for extra lessons afterwards,” Leo said she opened the door wider for me to enter.
A look of worry clouded my face as I asked, “You did not tell me about that, why?”
“I told Dad already and he said that he would let you know,” Leo explained to me but I knew I wasn’t told this yet because I was just planning a trip for all of us to enjoy the summer but now I would have to cancel.
“Oh…” I acted as if I had suddenly remembered, “I guess it slipped my mind, you know all of this running around, anyways if you want to study more then who am I to complain,”
“I will get my bag and head down now,” Leo said, I nodded my head.
One of our housekeepers had come to meet with me to tell me Michael was looking for me. I knew it was just one of the surprises that he gets whenever I am not in a good mood, so I prepared myself to offer a big smile regardless of what it was.
“Hurry up my love,” Michael said with a smile on his face as if happy to see me, I played along well as I swiftly came down the stairs, when I got to the last stair, he picked me up and twirled me around.
“Michael stop people are watching,” I laughed feeling excited already, no pretense, I did like the way he picked me up. “What is it this time?” I asked as he dropped me.
“I got a personal driver for you,” Michael announced.
I was elated as I jumped on him to kiss him even more, I just couldn’t control myself, for so many times I had requested for him to get me, my driver, as most of our skillful drivers mostly take him and the kids to work and I would have to wait hours before they returned.
“Oh my God, Michael, where is he?”
“Where is he?” I inquired, looking around for any strange face that I might find.“Are you really that impatient?” Michael teased me, “He was here a couple of minutes ago but I told Jacob to show him around the place, Oh look, here he comes,” Michael said pointing at the door, I followed his hands leading there.The man had a confident gait and brightly colored hair that I assumed was once red but was now more on the pink side, with his undergrowth being more visible. His eyes, which were a striking blue with an enigmatic glint, his jawline, and his cheekbones were perfectly chiseled to fit his face.“Good morning, Mrs. Thatcher,” The man greeted me with a baritone voice offering his hand for me to shake, I stared him down at the disrespect, who does he think he is to touch me?“Good morning,” I answered sternly, I had mixed feelings about him, maybe because he dressed up in an unconventional way which pissed me off, for someone who managed, emphasis on manage because it is very rare
My ears were screaming for help with the way Brianna wouldn’t stop talking but still, I did pay attention to her when we arrived at Louisa’s Mansion where we as wives of this estate were all to gather, I could feel the freedom in stepping out of the Car with having to listen to something else different from Brianna’s voice.We were almost a foot into the door of Louisa’s house when Brianna said in a hushed tone, “I forgot to say but driver… whoosh… he is very hot,”I looked behind me to see Seth about to open his side of the car door to sit and wait for me. I stared at him for a brief second, unable to see what Brianna was talking about. I brushed it off and walked.“If he is single, well I don’t mind…”“My goodness Brianna, that boy or man is at least 23 years old, he should be doing something meaningful with his life, I wonder why he chose to work as a driver,” I said, I couldn’t believe Brianna was having such wild thoughts to the point it irked me in my tummy.“I am only kidding.
I didn’t know whether to ignore it or just go on to open the text message, nevertheless, I took the step and did open it. It was a video recording.I told myself that this might just be another of Michael’s sex tapes, it was obvious that it just had to be it. The moaning sound that began from this fifteen-minute-long video as I pressed play was enough to turn it off but I didn’t, I watched it to ensure that Michael’s face was shown, and believe me when I say that his face was clear as day, I couldn’t even recognize the woman as it was blurred out.I didn’t know what to do, this was too much for me to handle, how much was I going to keep hanging on like this, I don’t deserve this from him. I couldn’t it for long as I immediately texted back, “Name your price,”My heart raced because this was the first time this had gotten to me, I hate that I have to sort this thing out for Michael but what more can I do? I can’t have my family fall apart or I will be gossiped like the others are.“Nam
My mind raced as I held my phone in my hand, the screen was slightly broken but it still functioned properly, I was waiting for the stranger’s next message so I could calculate my next move but I got nothing.I watch till sunset and still nothing.When it was fully evening, there was a bit of discomfort I began to feel, and I only knew a walk around the outside of my precious household would help greatly. Basking in that cool breeze and feeling its romance with my skin was just what I looked forward to.“Are my kids asleep?” I asked one of the maids that were working.“They are, ma’am. Leo is currently studying but Carmela is asleep,” The lady answered before she left.Knowing that well, I went ahead to enjoy the outside, sniffing into the air, I wasn’t expecting to have a cigar stench sting my nose like that. Someone had the audacity to smoke in my garage.I traced the smell and you just couldn’t believe who it was.“Why are you smoking around my house?” I questioned Seth from behind
I couldn’t sleep, having restless has been a thing of mine since I found out my husband was no longer faithful to me, it is crazy, I know but there is nothing I can do about it. I cried my eyes out hoping when my eyes gets tired they would sleep off and it work.The following morning, I slept at the corner of my bed awake, but my mind, body, and soul were simply elsewhere.“What are you thinking of?” Michael as he stepped out of the shower“Nothing,” I answered sitting up from my bed, “I will go check on the kids,”“Are you sure there is nothing wrong?” Michael asked as he dried his damp hair with the towel he was with.My rage was rising by the mere sight of him but I still choose not react even as I tried to head for the door, “Scarlett…”“What! I already said there is nothing wrong Michael, what else are you expecting me to say huh? Are you expecting that I tell you that each I cage myself in this marriage I am suffocated by your constant mistreatment, everyday I wake up there is a
Seth exhaled. He looked in Brianna's direction and back to me, his face bent sideways. He was clearly annoyed, but who cares? Whatever I want, I get.“I need you back here before…” I checked the time on my phone, “Two, my friend will need a ride home,”“I am not going,” Seth replied defiantly with angst in his eyes.“What do you mean by you won’t be going? You work for me and anything that I send you, you must do,” I said making sure that each word sunk in.Seth closed his eyes as if infuriated by me, he breathed out, “Ma’am, this is not in line with my job, you can… you can send anybody working for you but I will not be doing it,”“Seth, I am sure you are aware that you are walking on thin ice, if I tell my husband about your attitude…”“I thought you said that you would, why haven’t you? My problem here is that this is my lunch break and I need to rest, if you had asked politely like I said yesterday, maybe I would have done it but here we go again,” Seth said and then walked away.
“What is it about?” Michael said as he loosened his tie and fling it on the bed before proceeding to take off his shoes.“It is about the Levines,” I replied, setting the mood for discussion as I picked up the displaced tie and shoes he scattered all over the place, “Apparently, they will be returning back to the estate, I think this is our chance to finally get closer with them,”Michael paused as he was about unbuttoning his shirt, “Why?”I can’t believe is this slow, “For obvious reason baby, you want to run for Mayor and they have the influence, your father and my father’s backing you up for this position might not be enough to get us there,” I explained, “Listen, with the strong backing of the Levines, we can easily win the poll without any stress,”“And where did you get this information that they will be coming? Brianna?” Michael guessed, his expression
I felt as though everything around me was spinning, nothing felt normal or was I being delusional or am I overreacting? A knock on the door was enough to snap me back to reality but didn’t get rid of the misery and anguish I was feeling. Remembering I had sent Seth to bring my shopping bags, there was a high chance that he might be the one at the door.One, two, three... I counted my breath, reached for the door, and unlocked it with the keys.“What took you so long?” Michael asked as he got in, he began taking off his suit and proceed to remove his shirt, “I have a game with the guys by—” he paused to check the time, “Oh shit! It is almost four,” he hurried with removing his shirt before staring at my blank face as he asked, “What is wrong with you? Why are you being quiet?”I thinned my lips as I bit the tip of them, controlling the anger burning inside of me.“Michael, what did you do?” I asked my voice already matching my anger.Michael looked utterly confused at my distress, “Sca