The Maltreated Heiress

CHAPTER FIVE

Everything went downhill after that day.

As much as my intentions had been to still hope and try to sort out problems with Oliver, his attitude hasn’t relieved me a bit, he made sure that I was off the hook but his words still rang in my ears.

“We will be getting married in a few weeks.”

It was like a bomb dropped inside of me and it blew up every single cells in my body.

And even amidst all these problems , I haven’t brought myself to tell anyone about what I was going through, not even my father.

I eyed the analog clock on the wall of the room, it was eleven in the morning and I was not even close to leaving my bed.

How could I be motivated to do anything when my marriage isn’t working? I haven’t talked to anyone in days and it seems like no one cares about my existence. I still haven’t figured out the next step in my life.

My head was spinning probably due to the fact that I had been thinking and mostly on empty stomach. I scolded myself for believing I could make Oliver love me again , and trying to save my marriage. The memories of how he humiliated me were still fresh and it still hurts me so bad.

“ I told you, you will be leaving this house”, Oliver's sister came to my room , taunting me.

“ You ruined my marriage, all because you hated me and for what?”, I replied with tears in my eyes.

“ All I’ve ever shown you was respect, even when you didn’t deserve it”, I continued.

“ You’re a gold digger, barren and lowlife b***h”.

“I’m not going to allow someone like you ruin my brother’s life”. She kept on going, all the strength that had left my body came back,awful timing just like everyone in my life has been.

I swung my hands in the air , and it landed on her face, it was a shock and it happened all within some seconds.

“ You slapped me?”, she screamed.

Her long nails pierced through my skin , as she tried to pull me closer. It turned to a scuffle and I was ready to go down with her.

“ Enough”. Oliver yelled, lifting me off her body.

“ She slapped me, your b***h slapped me Oliver”,

“ You came at me first , you started it”, I replied in my defense .

“ Cut it out , will you?”. He stopped me.

“ Your days are numbered in this house”, He helped her up and they left.

I knew i had messed up and my actions would only infuriate Oliver , he’s not going to listen to me or hear my side of the story as he believed I’ve always been the bad person and would believe everything his sister tells him.

I measured his words and assessed my thoughts, what was far more disturbing was , I didn’t think it was for the pleasure that it would bring me to fight with his sister . And I knew he meant what he said , so truly my days are numbered in his house. How I went from grace to grass was beyond imagination, while I didn’t do anything to sabotage my marriage.

My in-laws frustrated my marriage and husband being so gullible danced to their tune. It was only a matter of time before I was sent packing from the house and I know it coming very soon.

Oliver came back that evening, I’ve had the intentions of going to meet him and apologize for what happened in the morning, after serving his dinner , I waited for him to finish eating before approaching him.

“ Oliver , I’m sorry for what happened in the morning, She came at me and I reacted”. I said, bringing my gaze to his face.

He kept quiet , not showing any signs that he was listening to me.

“ Please forgive me, I just lost it at that moment.” , I continued, this time I was already crying and the words were getting difficult to come out of my mouth.

He stood up abruptly and went to his bedroom, I hesitated and didn’t want to follow him so as to avoid any further trouble. After a few seconds he came out with a piece of paper and pen in his hand.

“ That’s a divorce letter, sign over there and you have until tomorrow morning to pack your stuffs and move out of my house.” His voice echoing all through the room, he was mad furious and his eyes boiled with anger.

I stood there helpless, and the whole world seems to pause for a second . I just received the greatest shock of my life , yes I had expected that he would punish me but not divorcing me at this instant.

“ What are you waiting for?”. He yelled.

I was reluctant to put in my signature , No I can’t be frustrated out of my marriage just like that .

“ Oliver please don’t do this, I love you , we can always work things out”,

I went on my knees , holding his legs with my eyes full of tears.

“ No, I’m done with you, there’s no place for you here anymore”.

“ It either you sign now , or we do this the hard way”. He threatened.

By this time , his mom and sister were gathered around.

A smile of victory was seen on their faces, I knew I had lost my marriage and honor. Nothing could save me at this moment .

I held onto Oliver’s legs not letting go, while his sister and Mom laughed hysterically.

“ Oliver please listen to me, I didn’t do any wrong in all this , don’t throw me out like a piece of s**t, I will do whatever you say but don’t throw me out”.

My words fell on deaf ears , as he left me and went to his room.

My hope and world all came crashing down.

I lost !!!!