Chapter1
Chapter 1
A tall brunette woman stood at the center of the hall, organizing a mini ball room, her slender figure elaborated by the fitted short dress showcased her curves in the right places. She was a gorgeous woman whose beauty mesmerized those around her just like the service men she was giving instructions to.
It was her wedding anniversary with her husband, Kelson brown, a renowned business man with a powerful influence that terrified the public. He was a cold hearted man with charms like the night sky full of stars— A handsome man with pride and arrogance.
They have been married for three years. But never for once did he acknowledge her as his wife.
Their marriage was based on an arrangement made by their families for business purposes.
But along the line, Evangeline fell in love with her husband. She loved him so much that she would do anything just to make him happy.
However, seeing him laughing and holding his best friend's waist, looking down at her with a tender gaze full of love.
Celina Jones was the apple of her husband's eyes. A slightly tall and slender woman with Auburn hair and a pretty face that was sprinkled with brown freckles.
At first, Evangeline didn't see it as anything because their marriage was not based on love. But as time passed, she realized that he loved his best friend.
Evangeline watched from a far hurt by the scene that played before her. Kelson never paid attention to her like he was doing to his best friend.
"Mrs Brown, everything is set. The wine has arrived and the food truck is ready." her assistant, Molly informed her.
"Alright, I will take a final look at them. Once the guests arrive let me know," Evangeline said, leaving the garden.
She trudged down to the trucks, making sure that everything was in place for their anniversary party.
Kelson wanted it to be a large party which was the direct opposite of what Evangeline wanted. She imagined having a quality time with him, just the two of them.
But Kelson's happiness came first. As she was cross checking the goods, a hand wrapped around her waist and placed soft kisses on her neck. His height towering over her in an intimidating way.
His musky lavender scent filled her nose sending butterflies to her stomach.
"K-Kelson, do you need anything?" She stuttered, nervous about his sudden approach.
"You are working well Eva. How about I give you a reward," he said, sliding his hands down her mid region.
Evangeline panicked knowing that he wanted s*x. He only came to her whenever he wanted to satisfy his desires. This she was grateful about, at least he didn't go to his best friend.
"I am sorry... Kelson but I can't give you what you want now. There is still a lot for me to do before the guests start arriving," she explained to him, hoping that he would understand her.
But he didn't. He removed his hands from her body and hissed.
"This is the problem I have with you Evangeline. You always have an excuse to give just to kill..."
"I...I am sorry if my words offend you," she cut him off afraid that he would pick up a fight with her.
"But Kelson, I need to take care of..." She trailed off when he smacked his lips on hers.
"I desire my wife now and nothing else matters. Molly, will handle everything," he said, lifting her up and carrying her into the house.
Celina clenched her fist furiously, burning with jealousy as she watched them from a far.
She had tried to seduce and even added some aphrodisiac pills to his drink. But he chose to sleep with his wife.
Kelson sudden drive for s*x was due to the pills. Once he got into their room, he threw Evangeline on their king-size bed and kissed her hungrily.
"Wait, Kelson...I..." Evangeline tried to stop him but he was out of control.
He ripped her dress off, roaming his hands around her body as he kissed her.
"You should serve your purpose, Eva. You wanted this marriage so that includes me getting what I needed from you," he said with a cold voice.
"Kelson, I think you are not in your right mind."
"Now you think I am crazy?" He muttered kissing her body.
"No, it's just that you don't feel like you. Did you drink something?" She asked, her voice shaky from his kisses.
"Why would you..." He trailed off, closing his eyes as the aphrodisiac pills kicked in.
"Kelson, you are not okay. Do you feel hot?" Evangeline grew worried, she sat up touching his face and realized he was burning up.
"I will go find the doctor. Wait, here." she tried to get up but he grabbed her arm and tossed her back on the bed.
"There is no need for a doctor, Evangeline. I am not sick," he blurted out, getting irritated by her persistence.
"Yes, you are. Your body temperature is high and you..." Kelson cut her off with a kiss. He didn't stop kissing her, nipping her lips apart as he deepened the kiss.
All of this felt empty because there were no feelings attached. Kelson wanted her body because he was under the influence of aphrodisiac pills and Evangeline, wasn't sure if she wanted this to happen.
Yet, they burned each other, desperate to fill the void in their chest.
Evangeline eventually gave in, satisfying her husband's desire. Their anniversary party was in a few minutes yet they were tangled in sheets.
Just like other nights, everything felt numb and cold. Kelson only muttered kind words to her when they were being intimate.
Evangeline knew that sooner or later everything would come to an end and her husband would go back to being cold hearted towards her.
He would go back to cherishing his best friend, while keeping her on the sidelines.
This realization hurt Evangeline so bad that tears began to roll down her eyes.
She was to be loved by him, have his children and remain his wife even though he would never look at her with love and maybe have a happy family.
A happy home full of warmth and love. Unlike her the abusive home she grew up in. Evangeline was a victim of a violent home. And it was a huge scar to her even now that she was married to Kelson.
Kelson kissed her eyelids, giving her face equal attention as he trailed kiss down to her neck.
Their breathes and moans filled their room as they claimed each other under the moonlight that reflected into their room.
Evangeline encircled her arms around Kelson's neck as they both reached their climax, felling limp on each other.
Heaving breathlessly against his chest, Kelson wrapped his arms around his wife, caressing her soft skin as he stared into her ocean blue eyes.
"Evangeline, let's get a divorce." He broke the silence between them with a horrible request.