A love like yours

Revenge is sweet

I put eye drops in Rey's tea last night so that he could sleep like a baby. I patiently waited for the call he's desperately been waiting for ever since he got here, a call with the investors.

I'll destroy him bit by bit. I'll hit him where it hurts the most, his pocket. The call I've been waiting for finally comes through and I let it ring to no answer. I then send an SMS: I won't be needing your sponsorship anymore. Thanks anyway.

Nice, short, informal. Let the games begin Rey.

The screen lights up. An email from the sponsors has just come through. Just as I'm about to stretch my hand out to pick the phone up, Rey opens his eyes.

"Good morning," I say trying to distract him.

"Hey. " He says coldly. Perfect! I can start an argument on purpose.

Me: I don't.."

Rey: Hand me my phone. It's got way more important things that need my attention.

I give him his phone trying my best to mask my fear.

I storm out of the room, faking anger. once and once I'm out of sight, I sprint to my mom's room. I grab the handle and quickly let go of it. Who knows what kinds of kinky stuff my mom gets up to?

yeesh.

I grab a banana from the kitchen and head to the dining room area and fortunately, my mom is here.

Mom: You look like you've seen a ghost. What's up?

Me: I...

"Amber!" an angry Rey shouts from the bedroom.

I grab the car keys and run to the door. I open the car and jump in. I put the key in the ignition and turn, the engine comes to life. I put the gear in reverse and silently thank whoever's guarding my life that no cars were approaching when I decided to be careless and not check my mirrors.

I put the car into drive and hit the road. I don't know where I'm going but anywhere that's away from Rey is perfect at this point. My phone's been ringing non-stop and I've been ignoring it like I can't hear anything.

I stop the car and get out when I remember that Rey put a tracker on this car when I was hijacked last month.

I locked it and stopped to weigh my options...

What good will stopping bring me? I decide to run a bit further.

I'll never get far running, I have no idea what's in that bush so I can't go and hide there...

A plan presents itself a few minutes later.

I climbed the wall of a house nearby and jumped inside. I took a moment go take in my surroundings... This house is really beautiful. Hats off this right here is bliss. I press my face onto the glass and admire all the beauty.

I hear a bark sounding from the back and immediately freeze. I snap out of it, make a run towards the wall, and start climbing. I quickly glance at the dog and regret my decision.

The pitbull manages to take a bite out of the shoe, straight into my heel. I pee on myself, so scared for my life. I manage to push my body to the outside and fall onto the grass. I land just in time to see my mom's car speeding past. Rey's driving. My thoughts are interrupted by the throbbing in my foot.

Aaahhh! I scream, tears in my eyes.

A black and white Porsche Cayenne approaches. I assume that it's the owner of this house.

He comes out of his car and rushes to my side. I'm drooling now. Oh my gosh, he's so well built! A wave of heat runs through my body.

Him: Hi, what happened here? He asks, worried.

Me: I'm fuming with anger right now! I respond, hoping that he'll buy my story. A negligent owner just left his pitbull out on the road! I roll my eyes dramatically.

Him: I'm sorry to hear that, come inside so we can get the wound cleaned out. Oh, wait... mine is not on a leash, let me have him fastened quickly.

I let out a sigh of relief and hope he makes it back before Rey drives back here.

After a few minutes, he invites me into the house.

I stand up and am reminded that my sweatpants are dripping with urine.

I'm so embarrassed that this Greek God staring at me with his hazel brown eyes is seeing all this. He must've noticed that I'm embarrassed because he smiles briefly and walks closer to me. He carries me bridal style and walks me into the house. I'm so close to blushing but quickly remember that I'm seeing someone.

He gently places me on the white couch. Gosh! I'm so embarrassed right now! This couch is white and here I am dirtying it with... Oh my gosh! So embarrassing!

Your water's ready, you can take a bath, I've prepared some clothes for you. I guess the disappointment was written all over my face because he explains that they're his step-mom's.

"Alright," I say, not wanting to intrude this early. I'll wait until we both get comfortable... Then I'll grill him.

I make my way to the bathroom and find the room smelling like berries. I take in the scent before undressing and stepping I think the bathtub. Everything in here looks expensive. His step-mom is a woman with great taste. The taps are made of real gold and the bathtub is a slipper clawfoot bathtub. Nice and spacious. The colors here are white and gold.

I soak myself in the water and enjoy the silence.

This gives me time to think about Rey, about what Royalty is thinking about me right now. Maybe she thinks I've left her. I sigh. Being a parent is hard. When I feel satisfied, that I've washed enough, and that I smell good, I drain the water and look for the room in which the clothes are.

I find a nice, black, body-hugging dress with a thigh-high slit waiting there for me. I slip into it and find that it fits me perfectly.

This dress is so me! I notice a pair of dusty pink gladiators to go with it and put those on too they're one size bigger than me but oh well... beggars can't be choosers!

I get to the lounge and he's not there.

"You look gorgeous. " He says with his deep voice and I bite my bottom lip without even thinking about it. I then compose myself before turning to face him. The doorbell rings and I internally curse.

Him: Let me get that.

He opens the door wide enough for me to be seen.

My eyes widen when I see who's at the door.

"Come." He demands. His voice dangerously low.

Game over.

At the house, a family meeting is in progress.

Everybody is silent at this moment, our eyes are not meeting, I don't know what we're waiting for, but we are waiting.

Mom: I'm waiting. She says to no one in particular.

Silence.

Mom: Or should I drag it out of you Amber?

Me: No. Rey's been treating me badly these past few weeks. He expects me to be submissive and I try, really, I do but he's being impossible to please.

Rey: Is that what made you run into the arms of another man? Is that what made you forget where you come from? The fact that I made you? I clothe you, feed you, put a roof over your head and this is the thanks I get from you? Where do you think the money to sustain your lifestyle comes from now that you've decided to sabotage my plan to secure a better future for us?

I'm struggling to understand what was going through your mind.

Me: I wouldn't have a reason if you hadn't turned cold all of a sudden. I've been nothing but good to you and you thanked me with a plate of crap!

Mom: Language!

Me: You think that you did me a favor by taking me in? You had no choice! Where was your child going to go?

Rey: I could've chosen to leave you with your miracle baby.

Me: My miracle baby? When we discovered her, we agreed that we made a mistake but you said that we're in this together. It's funny how you were judging me just minutes ago but you're also speaking out of anger right now.

You disrespect me, you don't recognize me, you belittle me. You don't even want me to go to school. Gee, maybe if I had the chance, I would understand how hard you work for your money because I'd also be doing the same for myself. Maybe I wouldn't have to ask you for everything because I'd be too busy hustling for myself.

The room returned to its original state. The silence was upon us once again.

Mom: I also wanted to talk to you about that.

Rey: with all due respect, stay out of our affairs. My parents aren't around to defend me right? So until we're all present and equal, I have nothing to say to you. I'm leaving this house first thing tomorrow morning. You can stay here with your no-good parents who left you to figure life out at a young age. It's a bit surprising how you're sticking to them without fail now.

He storms out and walks into the bedroom allocated to us. He slams the door behind him, giving us all a fright.

My mom looks like she's deep in thought. She regrets her decision, I know she does. I wish she knew that I forgive her, I forgave her a long time ago. She's only human, she's prone to making mistakes. I'm also at fault. I should've behaved and stopped acting like I didn't know what's right and what's wrong.

Dad: You should've been patient with him. You never should've shown him any disrespect because his ego is bruised now. He's a man and you should've given him what's due to him, respect. In relationships, humility is key.

Mom: Just like I am humble to you right? Stop promoting nonsense, Dimitri. Stop promoting patriarchy.

I just sat there watching the two of them argue. I took my baby outside, away from mom and dad's commotion. That went south really fast.

Royalty: Where is daddy going mommy?

Me: He's going back home, my angel.

Royalty: But I don't want to go. She says sulking

Me: Then you won't go

I say to her

Royalty: But daddy's going.

Me: So who do you choose? I'm being a bad parent here but her opinion is important.

Royalty: I choose... I choose... The both of you! She says satisfied, a smile creeping up on her beautiful face.

Me: Okay baby. I knew very well that that wasn't going to happen but kids get lied to all the time. She'll be smart enough not to fall for it next time.

I walk hand-in-hand with Royalty and leave her in the lounge. I walk to Rey and I's room. I plan on fixing things with him and making it work, I love him and I'm not just going to give up. I hope that there isn't another girl I'm the picture but even if there is, I'll work harder than ever to make sure that this ship stays afloat.

Me: Rey

Rey turns to go look at me and his eyes look bloodshot.

Rey: Yes?

Me: What's going on? You haven't been the same.

He walks closer to me and kisses me deeply, erasing even the tiniest doubt I still had. He kisses me so passionately that I'm reassured that he loves me. He then holds me in his arms and squeezes me gently. I love the way he makes me feel and I'm going to stick around for a whole lot longer.

Rey: Things weren't looking good with the sponsors. I had already gotten a deal but it was with the woman you told off at Royalty's party.

I'm a loose cannon, I just go off. My mouth doesn't have a filter, that's why I just say things when I'm angry.

Teach me the correct way to treat you and I'll do it I'm a heartbeat, please just don't leave me. I love you too hubby.

Rey: Hubby? That can be arranged, also, let me know how it's going with your school applications alright?

I'm taken aback. "I will," I said, genuinely happy that the man I fell in love with is back.