MARRIED, REVENGE, DIVORCE

Maya POV my life kept repeating in the same circle! No growth, Nothing, just in the same spot. Everytime I tried to get high, I found myself back at the bottom! One moment, I'm standing confident in success then the next moment, I'm falling with heavy shame of defeat with everything slipping out of my grip. Five years now and I still couldn't get the one thing I had promised myself. Every year for four years, I only get to see my name but I have never tasted what the real victory felt like. Tonight was supposed to be for me, the promotion I had worked tirelessly for, the main reason why I had decided to be a Doctor was to be a professor with an award, Best Doctor of the year . Everybody said I was overdue for the promotion but fear couldn't let me imagine how it feels because everytime I tried to, I ended up getting shattered. I had prepared for tonight as usual. Just maybe, today might lead me into a new phase of my life. “Maya,” I called out, took a deep breath and continued. “It's another year again, you are not giving up, not until you get exactly where you have always dreamed of” I said, just like I have been encouraging myself the past years. As I walked into the grand Hall of the hospital, it was worth every sacrifice that led to this moment. The late night shift, the sleepless night, all of it surely deserves this moment. “She is here again! Isn't it better if she just gives up already! It is becoming so pathetic!” I could hear them gossiping about me but all of that was the least of my worries. I carefully scanned through the people seated, searching for my most favorite person! The one who has been with me through every step of the way, my husband, Fred Williams. As long as he's by my side, I care less about what others have to say. I was still focused searching through the people when my phone suddenly vibrated, it was a message from my husband. “I won't be able to make it!” I felt a sudden heart ache as I stared at the content of my phone. He must be tired of always coming to watch me fail, I mean who wouldn't? Seeing the same thing happening for the past years and not even once have I ever made him proud. My eyes became teary the moment I realized it was me against the world now. The sudden voice of the director broke into the thoughts of my head. “Without taking much of our time, this will be short and formal” I glanced behind, staring at the director, silently praying and wishing that I would be the one standing next to him with a big smile. I let my mind off whatever that might cause distractions, focusing on what is more important, the promotion. “Everyone has really worked so hard and I must commend your efforts but as we all know, this position is open to just one person who was chosen based on your past records to date. After much consideration, Finally, the recipient receiving the best Doctor of the year” The whole atmosphere became quiet. My hands were shaking as I held it firmly together. My heart was pounding loudly like it was going to pull out of my chest. “Dr,- I gently closed my eyes, anticipating the name coming after. “Imani Morrison! Congratulations!” my eyes gently flocked opened, a drop of tears fell on my face. Yet again, another failure. “Hun?!” The people echoed in unison. I could hear them murmuring, their voices were laced with pity, surprised, but I couldn't bring myself to care as my eyes were locked on Imani who walked up the stage, smiling brightly. I clutched onto my dress tightly, almost piercing into my bare skin. “This is a cheat! How can this happen again? Just few days here my name topped all other names on the hospital board and in a twinkle of an eyes, it has suddenly be replaced” “No, I'm not accepting this anymore” I murmured out. Every second, minutes of the event counted so hard in my head with each passing laughter, clinking of glasses felt like a mockery of how I had been all of these years. My head replayed each time I had stayed up researching, lost track of my meal, each time director Harrison assured me that I deserve to be the next known Surgeon, everything has been mockery and nothing more. My steps heavy as I walked out of the hall leading me into Director Harrison’s office. I deserve an explanation for all of these. I took a deep breath before pushing the door through. Just as I had expected, it was empty but I was going to wait anyway. I sat on the chair, patting myself on the shoulder. A habit I have developed since I was a kid that helps me feel much better. I was pacing back and forth in the office when my eyes stumbled on a white envelope at the side of the table and immediately, I caught onto the logo that was at the edges of the envelope. A circle with a horse image inside. That is something that identifies Huston’s worldwide, My husband's company. I gently picked the envelope, held with both hands as I stared deeply at the name. “What is this? Why is this here?” I murmured, gently opening the envelope. In it was a voice recorder with another small mini envelope. “Just a reminder that I still have the original copy! Do not try to play the hero! That promotion can't be given to her. Just like we’ve been doing it, put anyone else but not my wife!” “What?! What the hell is this?!” My eyes widened, I took another step backward, causing the envelope and recorder to fall on the ground. “No, this -can't be” I stammered, “My husband has been the one behind all of these?! How?” I placed my hand, covering my mouth. Absolutely nothing was making any more sense. I bent to pick the mini recorder when I heard footsteps. I raised my head, glanced at the door, I could tell it was the director. I quickly picked up the recorder- “Mrs Maya William?!” The voice of the director sent a sudden fear into my spine. I quickly squeezed the note in my hand inside my handbag, also with the mini recorder. “What can I do for you?” He questioned, his face laced with shock as he walked towards me. “Oh, nothing” I responded sharply, staring at him while I used my leg to drift the envelope under his desk. “Okay?- “Yeah.. I wanted to - The door suddenly flipped open and Imani Morisson walked in.. Our eyes met, making it four. I quickly forced a smile. “Congratulations on your promotion” I said. “Yeah.. it is a position well deserving. You should- “Dr Harrison, I will just come back” I managed to say, hiding the pain behind my voice. ******************* I drove into the compound in a very high speedometer. I sighted Fred’s car parked and that, I realized he was home already. “Fred! Fred! ” I pushed the door open, leading into the living room but it was empty. My eyes stumbled upon the bottle of wine on the center table. I didn't wait to get anymore details on why there were two glasses of wine. I just found my way up the stairs. “Ahhh” “I love you so much babe” My feet came to a sudden halt. If not anything, I recognized that to be my husband's voice. “More than you love Maya?” What?! I recognized that voice too. My best friend, Jane! I was going to push the slightly opened door wide when my hand suddenly hung in the air.