Wife to Mistress

Saba came from a family of status and wealth. She was beautiful, educated, and had suitors from the highest circles. Then there was Alice. At the time, Alice had nothing but a bicycle and a heart full of ambitious promises. He was a struggling clerk, living in a rented room, barely able to afford two meals a day. Despite the warnings from her parents and the mockery of her friends, Saba chose him. The Vow of Poverty "I don’t need your money, Alice," Saba had told him under the shade of an old Banyan tree. "I see a spark in you. I will stand by you until you become the man you dream of being." Saba sacrificed her luxuries. She moved into his small, cramped apartment. She used her own savings to help him start his first business venture. She wore simple clothes and cooked in a kitchen that lacked even basic appliances, all so Alice could save enough to grow his empire. She wasn't just his wife; she was his backbone, his silent partner, and his greatest investor. The Rise to Power As the years passed, Saba’s sacrifice paid off. Alice’s business flourished. The small apartment turned into a sprawling mansion. The bicycle was replaced by a fleet of luxury cars. Alice became a name synonymous with power and success. But as the bank balance grew, Alice’s memory of the "poor boy" he once was began to fade. He started to see Saba not as the woman who built him, but as a reminder of his humble beginnings—a reminder he wanted to erase. The Entrance of Liza In the glittering world of high-society parties, Alice met Liza. She was young, glamorous, and thrived on the wealth Alice now possessed. Unlike Saba, Liza didn't know the "poor Alice"; she only knew the "tycoon Alice." Hidden behind office doors and expensive hotel rooms, Alice began to funnel the wealth—wealth that Saba had helped create—into gifts for Liza. They laughed at Saba’s simplicity, calling her "boring" and "outdated."