HIS WIFE

01

The soft, warm room was filled with bitter-sweet noises of kissing and moaning. Clearly evident that the couple can't get enough of each other. As the clock ticked towards midnight the room was filled with the urge of more desire and never ending need.

It has always been like this for Hailey and Ace. They have been married for a year and half. It was their daily routine to have s*x before sleeping. They both could never get enough of each other.

It was not an adorable love marriage that one would cherish. From far, it looked like a fairy tale, a kind of marriage that everyone wanted. A happy marriage. A marriage filled with love and never ending adoration for each other. But the reality was not some fairytale, it was harsh that felt like a stone. It was an one sided love. Hailey loved Ace more than one could ever love someone. For her, he was everything but for him, she was nothing but his responsibility. His wife.

Waking up, Hailey looked at the sleeping figure facing the other side. She was used to his harsh behaviour. Everyday after s*x he would face the other way as if just a while ago they were not making love. She never liked calling it s*x. It felt like there is no emotions attached at all.

For him, maybe there is actually no emotions attached but for her it meant a bucket flowing with emotions. She loved him with her whole heart but not even once did he confess his adoring feelings for her.

She tries not to be hurt from it but at the end of the day, she is nothing but a human in want of love. After all, that person was her husband. As a wife, there was literally nothing she didn't do to win him over. she tries hard each and every single day in hope that one day she will.

Hailey was nothing but perfection. She is perhaps the defination of beauty. One glance would be enough to make one fall for her like a love sick puppy. Even after being married, people were absolutely crazy for her.

Ace rockfiller. Her husband. The name itself would be enough to scare people to death. He's world known for his business. He always appears as one of the top business man. He is known to be capable of doing absolutely anything. Young and incredibly successful.

The aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee filled the air as Hailey busied herself in the kitchen. She meticulously prepared Ace's favorite breakfast, her focus unwavering. The maids assisted, but Hailey's personal touch was unmistakable.

Ace emerged from the shower, a towel draped casually around his shoulders. Hailey, waiting in the bedroom, looked up as he entered, her eyes meeting his. A subtle blush tinted her cheeks as she took in his presence.

"Good morning," she greeted, her voice warm, yet there was a hint of shyness beneath the surface.

"Morning," Ace replied, his gaze lingering on her briefly before he moved towards the closet.

Hailey followed him, selecting a crisp white shirt and a perfectly matching tie. As she adjusted the tie, their eyes met in the reflection of the mirror, an unspoken connection lingering between them.

"Breakfast is ready," she mentioned, trying to draw him into a conversation.

He nodded, appreciative but reserved. The routine continued as they made their way to the dining room. The table was set with care, and they sat down to enjoy the meal together.

Conversation flowed in snippets, mostly about mundane things—work, plans for the day—yet there was an undercurrent of unspoken words, a tension that hovered between them.

After breakfast, Hailey cleared the table, then led Ace to the kitchen. She poured him a cup of coffee, preparing it just the way he liked. As she handed it to him, their fingers brushed, a fleeting touch that held a world of emotions.

"Anything on your mind?" she asked, her eyes searching his for a hint of vulnerability.

"Just the usual," he replied, evading the question, but this time, there was a flicker of something in his eyes—uncertainty, perhaps.

As they finished breakfast, they went back to the bedroom. The room was bathed in soft morning light, casting a warm glow.

"Let me help," she said, her voice inviting. Ace turned towards her, and Hailey's fingers delicately worked on tying his tie, creating a perfect knot. There was a subtle tension in the air, a mix of routine and unspoken feelings.

Her fingers moved precisely, the silk tie flowing as if following an unspoken rhythm. Ace's eyes were fixed on her hands, appreciating the careful attention she gave to this daily task.

In that moment, as Hailey stood close, finishing the tie around his neck, an unspoken intimacy enveloped them. The room seemed to shrink, leaving only the two of them in a shared, silent space.

"Done," she whispered, her fingers lingering for an extra moment. Their eyes met in the mirror, and there was vulnerability in Ace's gaze, a hint of gratitude for this small, intimate act.

Sensing the unspoken emotions, Hailey leaned in, pressing a soft kiss on the side of his neck. It was a tender gesture, a silent reassurance beyond the routine of fixing a tie.

Without uttering a word, Ace reached out, his fingers gently lifting Hailey's chin. With a tender touch, he pressed a lingering kiss on her forehead.

Hailey's cheeks flushed with a delicate shade of pink, her heart fluttering in response to this daily ritual. It was a moment of sweet intimacy, a silent exchange that spoke of a connection beyond words.

"Goodbye, Hailey," Ace whispered, his voice carrying a softness that contrasted with his usual demeanor. She smiled, the blush lingering as he turned to leave for the day.

They walked together towards the grand entrance of their luxurious mansion, the opulent surroundings serving as a backdrop to their morning farewell. The grandeur of the setting matched the complexity of their relationship.

Ace's car, a sleek and expensive model, awaited him at the entrance. The guards, with impeccable precision, opened the door for him. He stepped inside, the engine humming to life as he settled into the plush interior.

Hailey stood by the open door, watching him with a mix of admiration and longing. The morning sunlight cast a warm glow on the scene, capturing the fleeting moment of their goodbye.

As Ace's car glided away, the guards closed the ornate doors, and Hailey remained standing, her hand gently touching the spot where he had kissed her forehead.