In the Dark

The party

Footsteps steadily approached and the door gave way to a male figure grasping for air as if had run a marathon for hours barging in on the ladies.

Eye of the opposite parties locked

The person who barged in happened to be Rosella's husband with an uneasy surprised look buried on his face.

He couldn't help but wonder what the scenario was about.

His wife and his lover in the same room how did things get here.

Already he had gone to the other mansion seeking to speak with his lover Melody and the other servants didn't know her whereabouts, he countlessly tried calling her but his countless attempts failed as she didn't take the calls.

He reluctantly left driving down not until he got a call from one of the servants in his house stating that Melody was with his wife…

With unprocessed thoughts he sped home storming upsets getting to the bathroom he saw his wife's dress laying on the floor.

Smitten with confusion he aimed for the bathroom door as he heard his wife let out a moan and few words barging in like a stray cat his eyes swept through the room he could finally uttered a few words “what in heaven sake is a maid doing in my bathroom? Rosella?" Rage hidden beneath his reaction.

" I'm sorr..I..sir.” Melody griped in fear for the look on her lover's face shuttled her body up for where she was stuttering as she rose but felt a hand pulling her back down.

“I let her in love", Rosella cut in trying to explain. “I needed a…” the words stuck inbtween her thoughts and throat as she heard a slam on Melody's face.

Caleb threw a slap at his lover and went on top of his voice "leave at once”; Melody feeling embarrassed stormed out.

“Mr Caleb Dennis, how dare you raise your hands against a lady and my servant at that, I gave her permission to step in and she was only massaging me…" Rosella called out her husband as she stood reaching for a towel at the Conner, “You would disrespect me like that?”

“I don’t want to hear it, woman. You should maintain your class and avoid exposing yourself to people who belittle your status.

This is why your father doesn’t want me; he feels I will reduce your standards,” these words from her husband echoed in her subconscious as she walked toward the wardrobe to fetch herself some clothes

“I wouldn’t want you to be anything less than you were when I met you. Grow into a strong mother and take charge of your slaves, they don’t control you…”he continued, stepping closer and helping her put on the dress as he shuffled out of the closet.

"I want what is best for our child and the better you act right the better our baby will grow into a strong heir” he grab her closer to himself as he whispered his remaining words into her ear.

These words melted Rosy's confidence and her vocabulary failed her as she stared into open space like an amnesia patient, she walked towards the bed supported by her husband from behind.

He helped her lay down and covered her saying she needed some rest and he would order someone to bring her snacks.

Caleb rushed downstairs hoping to catch up with his lover but he learnt she dashed off in a hurry and drove out with the driver. His tension grew as he could tell he had upset her.

Having no other choice he left the matter pending to tend to his wife to avoid raising her suspicion.

Hours later

There was a bell ring from the door breaking the silence in the house.

Caleb sitting downstairs in the sitting room with arm on his chin requested to know who was at the door.

It was Mr Vincent a servant informed him. The hour of the visit was unpredicted following the incident that occurred earlier, Caleb felt uneasy

He couldn't place what could prompt the cruel old hag to be at his door so unannounced.

They haven't had a visit from him since after their wedding, what could he possibly want.

Mr Vincent was let in and he came bearing luxurious bags and gifts. Different food trays followed from behind “ send for my daughter you incompetent being" an order was barked at one of the servant who fled upstairs returning not quite long with Rosella.

“Daddy!” She ran down the stairs upon seeing her father.

“No my darling baby “ Mr Vincent hurried to the stairs to embrace his daughter. “You should be carried down here baby, what does your so called husband ever do for you, I don't know what you see in that infedile".

She frowned as she heard her father's unkind words. "Don't be so unkind with your words, Father; what brings you here , Papa???" Rosy questioned as they both made their way down the stairs and sat on the sofa.

“What kind of grandfather would I be? I came to welcome my unborn grandson,” Mr. Vincent said, scanning around the house to find Caleb still standing in a corner after his greeting had been ignored by his father in-law.

“What have you done to welcome this child ? Do you not know the family tradition of celebration?”

“Of course, sir, I have prepared a warm party to be held tonight at the other mansion. I was hoping to invite you, sir,” Caleb said, waiting to get affirmation for his efforts, but none seemed to be forthcoming..

Looking unimpressed, Mr. Vincent turned away, making a frown as if he had stumbled upon an unpleasant sight.

He continued to talk with his daughter until it was night.

He requested that she get dressed so he could drive her to the party.

Caleb had already left a moment ago to hastily make preparations for the party. He barked orders to different servants, each time seeking to get attention from Melody, who seemed to be engrossed in the kitchen arrangements.

Feeling unwanted after several attempts to get even a wink from his lover, he slowly began to give up thinking of other ways to appeal to her emotions as he knew he had offended her greatly.

The party soon came alive with guests trooping in with gifts. The room resonated with good music and the choreography of dancers that entertained the guests.

Refreshments were set on the table with expensive cutlery and dishes. Servants passed drinks in glasses on trays across different ends of the room.

All minds were expecting the host of the moment. Eyes paced and pleasantries were exchanged.

Soon silence drew as Rosella, in all elegance, turned heads with her entrance, her father by her side. Joy filled the room, she felt happy seeing old friends and acquaintances.

“My darling” a voice approach grabbing Rosella's wrist and giving her a peck on the forehead. Caleb had to put up a show to buy the minds of the guest.

Rosella giving out a smile and continues to patronize her guest.

Caleb was soon lost in the room as he gave order for the music to be continued.

He seized the opportunity to look for Melody, he then instructed a servant to tell her to fetch a middle aged wine preserved at the basement wine cellar.

He then made his way to the basement waiting to get audience with his lover.

Soon her footsteps thundered from the stairs she steadily approached, on getting to the room she fringed in fear as she didn't expect to see someone there.. she remained poised to know who it was as the room had poor lightening.

“Crystal, please don't go hear me out” her lover's signature name for her caused a melt down in her rage. She backed his bold figure crossing her arm against each other and letting her body weight more on one side of her hip stricking a curve on the extended hip.

Grabbed from behind and pulled softly in his arms her lover let his breath be felt on her neck as he gently whispered words of apology to her also reaching for her necklace and adjusting it.

Reaching his pocket her brought out a stun of cash and handed it to her asking her to take a day off and visit the spa and retouch her look.

Without hesitation she turned and accepted the cash falling cheap into his arms with a smiling gesture. “ You know you should never raise your hands on me again in front of that pretend of a woman you call wife"

In a little whisper and reached beneath her dress he rubbed her thighs “You are more priceless crystal, I will control myself next time"

Soon they both exchanged body contacts tapping deep into the sensation,

Taking comfort on the ground Caleb drove Melody wild with his steady thuds into her, already he had taken off her panties and gotten intimate with her.

Soon position change leaving the lady completely tender and out of breath…

~ Back story ends~

In the moment

A vibration is felt, Caleb reaches for his phone , “Hello?”

“I have been searching for you darling, I was told you are at the wine cellar, please make your way upstairs I can't seem to climb down my legs feel weak".