Last night left Tasha sinking into the depth of her tears and anxieties. First, she's married to the arrogant Mr. Nelson Radcliffe - the man whom every woman wants on their bed. The marriage wasn't with her consent, and now, he abandoned her on their wedding night.
The wedding night is when newlyweds get to bond and make love, right?Tasha thought. But those thoughts are clustered in her mind, Nelson doesn't give a damn after all.******An offensive knock on the door swung Tasha out of sleep. Exasperated breaths evaded her lips as she twirled on the large bed in an attempt to rise on her feet. The bright chandelier made her squint her eyes - with her fragile hand blocking its shimmering radiance. She sauntered towards the door. For a second, she caught a glimpse of her wedding dress, laying on the bed. She huffed at the sight of it. More like a steamy scene from a Disney movie - a couple waking up to the mess they made on their wedding night. But it is a different story here, she made the mess alone. Nelson wasn't here.Nelson's green eyes met hers when she twisted the knob. Her heart flung into her mouth as his shadow engulfed her at the drop of a hat. He's groomed in a yellow shirt with tiny black stripes and black pants. Nelson's face had wrinkles on them - the irked face he puts on whenever Tasha is in sight."...g... Good morning" Tasha stuttered, trying to hide her shock and nervousness. Her hands trembled on the knob, and her eyes flitted rapidly."Get dressed. We're traveling"Tasha rolled her eyes nervously, unable to maintain eye contact with him as if he said the most creepy thing ever. She didn't know if laughing or replying with an "okay" could save her from the affronts Nelson's face was exuding."Why you're looking at me like that? Did you hear what I said?" his voice rips into Tasha's heart like a storm."Where are we traveling to?" Tasha stammered with every fleck of guts that was left in her. This was the first time she'd spoken to him since their wedding - last night.Oh, gentle Tasha."Fuck!" Nelson cursed with a muffled breath. "I know you will make this harder than it is" he rumbled.Tasha's feet went sore like she was standing on a fiery furnace, her eyes percolating with anxiety."We're going to Paris for our supposed honeymoon" he announced. "I'm Nelson Radcliffe. Everyone expects me to have a luxurious honeymoon after my wedding. It is a good thing that I'm giving your pathetic ass some exposure" he snarled with irritation oozing off his voice."You have twenty minutes. Get dressed" he added. He swept Tasha away in a single, but irritated glance. He kissed his teeth as he walked out of the room, cascading down the hallway.Dumfounded and enraged, Tasha slammed the door behind her. She placed her back on the door, facing the large room. She let out a deep breath - one that has been stuck in her lungs since Nelson walked in."What the hell have I gotten myself into?" She muttered coldly, and the first tear dropped. She glided to the floor - crying with her sweaty hands ruffling her hair.Initially, she knew her marriage to Nelson Radcliffe would be a pain in the ass. She thought being submissive and calm may suppress his hatred for her, but every encounter with him makes it an impossibility.A message popped into her phone. The beep sound tore into the silence of the room. She strides towards the bed - where her phone was. It was Virginia.'Good morning, the newest bride in LA. How was the first night with him? I was told wedding nights are filled with bliss. I'm sad I couldn't attend your wedding. I forgive you though. I hope you're awake, cos we have a lotta catching up to do"Ever vibrant Virginia.Amidst tears, a sad smile curled on Tasha's lips when she read the text. Only if Virginia knew the kind of arrogant asshole she got married to. She didn't spend the night with him, yet last night was the worst night she'd ever had. This morning was a gross and diverse definition of terrible.Tasha dialed Virginia's number as she sat on the bed, part of her buttock rimming on her wedding dress. After two rings Virginia picked up the call."Hey. You're awake already? Virginia said ecstatically from the other end."Yeah" Tasha gasped. She burst into another round of tears, audible enough for Virginia to sense her sadness."Tasha?""Are you okay? Oh my God, you're crying. What happened?" Virginia mumbled. She couldn't hide the suspicion and worry in her tone."Tasha, talk to me. You're freaking me out""Virginia this isn't what I signed up for. I can't deal with this. This guy treats me like shit" Tasha yelled. Her heart thumped inside her chest as it'll fall off her chest. Every emotion of fury and regret she had harbored since yesterday found its way out - flowing down in her tears."Tasha, how? I don't understand. It was meant to be your wedding night. It's supposed to be filled with merry and....""I hoped so too" Tasha interrupted. She wiped her face with the back of her palm. "I don't know if this is worth it. I don't think I can deal with this for the rest of my life. This man doesn't give a shit about me. He uses every moment as a reason to make a mockery of me" Tasha sobbed."Oh, darling. I'm really sorry about this... Huh... I'm freaking speechless right now. Uhh... Did he hit you?""No, but I wish he did. That could be better than the insults he stings me with. Virginia, I...I'm so so fed up. I hate him so much. He's so arrogant and possessive. I....""I heard that" a baritone voice muttered from the door.Nelson held the door, sticking his head into the room. Tasha forgot to lock the door. Her entire system tremors as she ruffled her phone under the duvet. She wiped her face with the back of her hand, trying to hide her tears. She bent her head as she look at the floor. Maintaining eye contact with Nelson at this moment will mean trouble and another round of slandering utterances. An awkward moment of silence spurted through the four edges of the room. Nelson walked towards Tasha - eyes fixed on her. He was irritated moments ago when he first walked in, but now the disgruntled look on his face could terrify a lion. He stood a few inches close to her. "You...!" A sinister grin curled on his spherical lips. He leaned close to Tasha - his height same as hers as he spotted beside her. "You hate me?" He screeched. His words sounded more like a statement than a question. Tasha had her heart wafting on her tongue, not knowing what reply to give. It was flagrant that he eavesdropped on her
The trip to Paris lasted for three hours. To Tasha, it felt like forever. Her stomach hummed in fear until they touched down. They were surrounded by a multitude of people when they landed at the airport. It was as if a celebrity made a surprise appearance and their fans went crazy at the sight of them. Who doesn't know Nelson Radcliffe, the famous business mogul? Most of them had their phones held up as they took pictures of the couple. Nelson's cheeks were hurting from excessive smiling. A facade he uses in persuading everyone into believing he is happily married. "Why aren't you smiling?" Nelson whispered to Tasha as they walked towards the car that'll convey them to their honeymoon locale. "Don't mess this up bitch" he opened the back seat for Tasha to get in. A sparing and pretentious gesture. The smile on his face faded when he sat beside her in the back seat. Tasha stared into space, her lips were shut as she nervously gulped the lump in her throat. "You don't have to be a
Tasha huffed at the view in front of her. Her lips formed an orbit. Her hand trembled on the door, as she tightened her grip on it. Nelson scurried to cover himself with the duvet, even though his entire body was covered in sweat. Bella wasn't fully naked - her skirts were flapped upward during the quickie. She ran into the bathroom the moment Tasha stepped into the room, leaving Nelson to deal with the embarrassing situation. "I...I'm sorry" Tasha stuttered, breaking the awkward stillness. Tasha squinted her eyes, not knowing what to do. Either slam the door and walk away or dash toward Nelson and dab his sweaty face with slaps. Nelson let out a sharp breath. He wiped a streak of sweat that trickled down to his eyebrows - unable to utter a word. Tasha gently closed the door - she strode back to her room, her heart boiling in extreme anger. Bella announced earlier that lunch will be ready in ten minutes, and within the next five minutes, she was fucking Nelson. Tasha tried to proc
Tasha's eyes flickered in awe as the car drove through a huge gate. It had a vast and elegant inscription on it 'The Radcliffe Mansion' The outside was filled with guards who looked hefty like badly built mannequins. Tasha and Nelson just got back from the airport. Tasha's heart was still crammed with grudges - the built-up grudge caused by the fact that Nelson hit her because she confronted him for cheating on her. For a second it all wiped away at the sight of the magnificent building. They alighted from the car, Nelson rushed towards the entrance of the building. The guards who stood by the doorway crouched their heads in homage when Nelson passed them. Tasha was carried away by the beautiful scenery. The house seethed with luxury at its peak. She had seen a lot of luxurious mansions in LA, but this one right here tops the list. The sidewalks were beautified with plants - birthing a natural aura. Some parts of the house were made of glass too, and the exotic cars that were parked
Nelson had been on the edge since he saw that picture on the internet. Its like doing the hard yards when he tried to focus on business because the image kept flashing into his mind in a finger snap. The business trip lasted for few more days and he couldn't wait to get back to Tasha - and unleash his burning fury on her. **** "Hey handsome" a frail voice echoed. Nelson traced the voice to the door. It was Maya - his secretary. A towel was hemmed around her chest, her disheveled hair fluttered lazily on her shoulder. Her alluring eyes were bleeding with lust. It was their last night in Italy. Their flight back to LA was scheduled for tomorrow. Maya had a different room in the luxurious hotel they checked into, but she's fond of paying nocturnal visits to Nelson's room - a phenomenon that has repeated itself on every business trip they embarked on. Nelson's eyes bucked up like a shooting star. A cheerful smile appeared on his prom lips. "You really like barging on me, you pumpkin"
Tasha cringed as Nelson slammed the door behind him. "What the hell was that about?" She muttered under her breath. Random thoughts grazed through her mind. Who took the picture? How did it get to Nelson? The individual behind this whole propaganda must be a professional. They captured the incident in a way that made it seem like Tasha was in a compromising position with Taylor - with Virginia as an accompanist. Its indeed unexplainable because Tasha was smiling sheepishly in the picture. But it wasn't enough reason to make Nelson mad to that extent. After all, he cheated on her, a day after their wedding. Tasha exhaled. She glanced at the dinning table. Nelson's favorite - Pasta and chicken were served but he pointed his middle finger at it. She shut her eyes for a second, clenching her fist. Her feet stamped the stairs as she ran upstairs with a heart throbbing so fast. She reached for her phone on the bedside cabinet and dialed May's number. After two rings, she picked up.
Its yuletide season. Nelson allowed Tasha to go see her parents. She was surprised that he allowed her. Sometimes good things come from bad sources. Tasha saw that instant freedom as an opportunity to appeal to her parents again. Her stay in LA with Nelson had been nothing but a turmoil of pain and anxiety. She was bent on figuring out a way to leave the abusive marriage - before it consumed her. Marital abuse is like a slowly burning fire, that escalates at a gradual pace. If the right measures aren't taken, one of the partners may never get out of the shell. Every intimacy has its deficiencies and down times, but physical abuse will do nothing but continue to throw dents on the togetherness. When Nelson hit Tasha the first time, she thought it would not happen again, but it did. Maybe because their relationship wasn't a product of love, affection and those sparks and butterflies that comes from having a soulmate. Regardless, love is not enough, neither is domestic violence a
Its been a year. A year since Tasha and Nelson Radcliffe had been married. Nothing changed over the months. It all remained the same, the cold attitudes and the abusive words became a part of Tasha's life. At some point she grew a thick skin. She wasn't really concentrated on the dreadful things Nelson said to her, instead she was focused on getting her freedom - in a different way. Nelson on the other hand had been doing well too. His company recently secured a deal that ranked it one of the biggest Tech companies in America. Its a great thing that the board of directors are amazed at how far Nelson had brought the company in the space of a year.Tasha's brother, Henchard had been playing basket ball in highschool. Its a long time dream he had been pursuing. He won't stop talking about his big dream of playing at the Olympics. Tasha met Taylor - the salesman at the mall at some point. They exchange contacts, and ever since they've been friends. They don't talk on a daily, but Tay