chapter 13

Arielle Cowell Pov

It's been hectic at class and things are no better at home, but it's bearable with the presence of mart. Peal has been really happy of late and with that smiley face of hers, I know something is off. She is not the type to be so happy under such circumstances without things favoring her. I watch as she descended the stairs and walks towards me

"Arielle how are you doing," she asks with a smirk before handing me an envelope

"Mom says I should give you that"

"And what is the content," I asked

'Well, you might as well open and find out for yourself but knowing you're scared we might have plotted something… I will do you the honor of unfolding what is in the envelope

She ranted nonstop with her devilish smile, I hate that smile for whenever she puts it on she is up to no good.''

'Well there is a document in there which has been signed by gab concerning to the fact that if you're pregnant within the end of this month he will keep the marriage but if not he will devorce you''

"What nonsense are you talking about? I was not so sure about my confidence as I opened the envelope with my shaky hands, and to my greatest surprise, it was well spelled out in the document and his signature too… I could not bear to stay and exchange more words with her I quietly climb up to my room but the bitch won't stop her ranting

"Arielle finally you're going to leave without me having to stress out myself about kicking you out myself, I told you to format the very start Gabrielle is mine' she laughs hysterically as she walks towards the direction of the kitchen

I had no control over my tears, he told me to wait, he promised to be back for me, so why leave me now. They very much know I can't be pregnant now..for fuck sake he left jsut a few days after the wedding and they want me to provide and hei without my husband are they by any chance hinting at me to cheaat

And if I should follow, and do what they want then they will accuse me of cheating which will eventually lead to the end of my marriage…..NO NO, I CAN'T TAKE SUCH A RISK IF I AM TO BE PREGNANT THEN I WILL, I KNOW HE HAS HIS REASONS FOR SIGNING THESE DOCUMENTS BUT I WON'T LOSE MY TRUST IN HIM I WILL WAIT FOR HIM

I put the document inside the bedside drawer and lock it, it won't be long before he comes back.I walk out of my room but luck was on my side as I meet my mother -in law and there it goes

"Arielle, shouldn't you be parking your things already, why are you still standing around here

She asked sounding more annoyed

"Mom, Gabrielle has not signed the divorce papers yet, and am still married to him and according to the document I have unstill the end of this month so why should I be in a haste to leave when I know miracles can happen"

I asked, sounding annoyed, she won't let any chance slip to tell me I am not the one she wants for her son, but who cares I'm not the one she wants but is the one he wants so there is no need to listen to their blabbering.

"the only way you can escape these is if you cheat and if you cheat we will file for a divorce and you will have to leave with nothing so if I were you I will leave now, for if you leave now you will get compensated."

"Mom I will wait for my husband, and I will not cheat on him"

'And don't think if you give us a girl you will stay…. We Want a boy do when you will be 6 months pregnant we will do an echography and if it says its a girl you will abort it and divorced' she laughs

"Mom your a woman, so how can you despise women…. Do you think this behavior of yours should be praised, how could you even suggest I terminate it if it's a girl…mom you're not human you're a witch, and sorry for the insults but I can't help it…. You behave as if you are the most perfect

If your mother had terminated you, tell me would you have had such a caring son not to talk of having grandchildren….am so disappointed in you but not to worry about the problems I can take care of myself and my marriage. I will take my leave now I have things to do"

I walk out as I step out of the house with my driver to pick up a few things at the supermarket. Everyone is against our union but it's too bad on their part for we won't leave each other, and I trust my husband. That's the least I can do for he has done all for me

When I got home late in the evening, Mart handed me a package saying it was delivered under my name. I took it and thanked her as I left for my room… I m getting weaker by the day, everything just gives me endless fatigue I wonder what's wrong

But come to think of it, what could probably go wrong when you have people like my mother-in-law and peal around your bound to get tired and suffer from a possible heart attack if possible but who cares I will give them the dose of their own prescription.

I open the package and there is a flash drive in it accompanied by divorce papers ….. My heart skipped a beat when I read the names on it, NO ...NO THESE CAN'T BE TRUE

He won't divorce me, he promised to always back me up and now he is saying goodbye in no way… I quickly plug it into my laptop as I watch it load and boom it starts playing, I could feel my legs become weak as I fall on the bed

She was chatting so lively with peal and they were so happy talking about their childhood and marriage, so that's why he wants to divorce me and also the reason for the pregnancy condition… I promised myself the day I got married to him that I will be with him at all times so I will not give up on him,

I will wait for him, to come back so I get my explanation, if peal things she will get me out of the picture like these then am sorry for her...but come to think of it what if Gabrielle is up to something and if I react to this video and leave like what peal wants, he will be hurt when he learns of the truth

And he will be disappointed in me, which is something I can't take since they want to play with my feelings. Let's play then.

I walk down and find just the person I was hoping to see… my dearest bitch let's get this done with' i tell myself as I approach her

"Peal how long have you been talking with my husband, your planning a wedding when am still married to him… what if I refuse to sign the divorce papers," I asked fuming in anger and furry

"Stop your acting Arielle, you knew from the start that you could not win against me so stop trying it's all over and by the way have you signed the divorce papers. I need to take them and hand them over to the lawyer, and please do not forget to start parking out of my bedroom

My fiance will be coming back soon so I don't want him to meet your filthy self. She walks out of me and I smile it won't be bad making them think I signed the papers but won't be giving her willingly

Let's see how long she is going to continue living in the lies of Gabrielle marrying her.

I try to be strong but deep down I am hurt...

What If it's true...

what if he has left me for good… what if

I am the only one fighting for us …

What if this is a lost battle.