Ring Ring... The person you are calling-

I huffed cutting the call, placing my phone on the table after calling Brad for the 4th time, I know, he has a hard time going on, Brad Jones, Who owned 24 stores of Jewels, and he had to initiate a deal with his business and the Delano Corps. Who were known for extracting the most precious gems and gold.

But at least he could come home in time, I played with the food on my plate as I looked at the clock.

Tick Tock Tick Tock...... DING!

12 am, In this big house all alone. I took this opportunity to take a bit of Asparagus from Brad's plate, I am sure he wouldn't mind right?

But I stopped, I remember the times we always fought... Well most of the time.

It was an arranged marriage between us, And what was worse was, he was my best friend's ex and which is why, I lost my friendship.

Mel was my only friend, my best friend, She was beautiful, even more beautiful than me, she loved Brad, and they were the happiest, but when my Grandma, or the owner of Orphanage, Announced my and Brad's wedding every thing shattered, even if Mel and Brad had broken up, but still, I…. Shouldn't steal her ex-boyfriend, and I didn't want to disappoint Grandma after all the years she took care of me.

Something in me, Told me that Mel and Brad were still in contact, late night calls, texts... Brad rarely talked to me, and in these 3 years of marriage, Nothing's good... For me...

And it was so bad, I, Inessa, who wanted to have kids couldn't even speak about it to my husband

Click Slam Lock

Brad Jones was home, I sat up straight as I saw the frustrated expression on his face,

Yeah, he had been frustrated lately. I don't know why…

"Did you need something?"

He asked, I looked at him, confused.

"No"

I replied

He scowled at me and slammed his hand on the table, I flinched

"Then how many times I need to tell you not to call me so many times! I am a busy man! You stupid Bitch!"

This really made my chest hurt, This names.. Why couldn't he call me Inessa like he did back then when he was just Mel's boyfriend and my.... Good friend?

He sat on his chair taking his fork and he stabbed the meat, but didn't eat, he picked up his phone and scrolled, For a moment my eyes wandered, and I saw

Mr. Delano

Maybe the president of Delano Corps. I hope he gets the deal, maybe it might improve our relationship and I could talk about kids?

Maybe, Just Maybe

"I won't be home this week... Don't make a mess in my house like you do... I want everything to be in its place or else, you are out of this house."

He meant it, and he knew how I loved everything to be cleaned up, and he knew that I wouldn't mess up, I know he just wanted me out of the house

Maybe out of his life…

"You hear me?!"

He said loudly causing me to pop my thought bubble

"Yes"

I said quietly...

"Did your deal... Get finalized?"

I asked trying to start a decent conversation between a husband and a wife

"Why are you behaving like a gold digger now?"

I tightened my grip on the form trying not to cry as he looked at me.

"Never mind"

"Don't expect me to be polite Inessa Rogers... You don't deserve it"

A drop of tear finally got freedom and dropped on my plate like exploring new areas out of my eye

"I won't ask anymore... Just call me if you need help in packing"

I said as I got up to stand, I lost my appetite.

"Showing temper tantrums now, huh? Not eating food, and what next, silent treatment I guess?"

He asked mockingly...

I bit my lip unable to answer

"I won't, bother you… If you don't want me to"

I said Finally, He scoffed and ate his food contently as I walked out of the kitchen trying to compose myself as I finally got to my separate room and broke down, Just for once, can't he be polite, I tried to love him so damn much, but just for once

Just for ONCE!!

I looked at my wedding ring, it was so precious, yet it hurt so much... So damn much...

Please God... Bring me someone who will love me...

I went through the files of Brad Jones

Boring, But as the president of Delano Corps, this was my job.

F*cking Boring...

As a President, Life was stressful, Boring calls, Boring Meetings, and, the only thing best in the worst....

PROFIT

Huge Profits...

Everyone gave me a headache, Looking at anyone I felt so irritated, but yet there was only one person who brought a smile to my face just by one look.

My Mom

She would be the most beautiful person in the world if I ranked in the Google pages or wrote them, all the celebrities don't have the natural beauty my mom does, They all have the typical plastic beauty.

I put my head down on the table as I looked at my phone

If a person looks through my history, they would find and be shocked by the number of girlfriends I had, Nah... I was not a playboy, I hated that kind of jerks who think women are a piece of objects to be playing around with, Those girls came into my life through my mom, I was 32, and she said I needed to get married, but thankfully, only for my break-ups, I was thankful to my work.

And yet... Mom still doesn't stop, she wants to see her grandchildren before she dies...

I stood up and walked to the glass wall in my office, My Office was at the top floor and this building had 14 floors, I looked as the cars passed by, Maybe, if there was a window...

I would have turned off the Ac to take the soothing cool breeze outside.

I stretched my arms, Running a handsome over my shirt to smooth it

"U know hun... you could take a break tomorrow, it's your birthday, a special day"

I looked back to see my Mom

Cynthia Delano

The strongest woman, My Wonder Woman

I think every strong lion becomes a kitty to his mom right? Because I do…

I smiled

As I scooter to hug her.

I was taller than her, it was irritating, I missed the days she would carry me in my arms.

She patted my back as I got ready for her huge speech.

"Why did you break up with Alia, huh? She was so good, good at studies, studying law, her father is a businessman too... She treated me well too, you too never fought what was the problem even? Hun-"

"Woah Woah Woah mom easy, She broke up with me... And you know how much I have to work right? I rarely get time for myself"

I cut her off as I knew if I didn't she would never stop

Smack!

"Ouch!, it hurts"

Mom smacked me hard on my head

"Can't you see?! You are turning old! Sebastian! You got good looks, good hair, great body, deep voice, tall, everything a girl wants... Then why can't you get a wife?!"

"Mom easy... I promise, when I wound a perfect girl, I will get married to her and knock her up the first day if she gives me the consent and give you grandkids"

I joked, I am not really knocking my wife up on the first night, we would need privacy as a

Couple right...

"Sebastian, this is serious, don't joke with me..."

Mom said…

She fixed my hair as she spoke again

"Let your brother take care of the Company Tomorrow, you go somewhere you like for your birthday..."

"Did you talk to Xavier then?"

"I did Hun"

Ok now... My little brother Xavier is going to take care, At least better than the damn Secretary of mine.

May god make tomorrow a better day for me...

Ring Ring

My phone rang, It was

Eleanor, One of the girls back in my college who just talked to me.

Yesterday she found me on Instagram and took my number

Brad wasn't home, and Eleanor wanted me to come to a party with her.

I didn't like parties that much, those loud music burst my ear drums....

I sighed as I turned to the phone and lazily picked it up

"Hey gorgeous, when should I pick you up?"

Eleanor spoke as I giggled, she was cheeky

"Maybe at 7 pm, I have a lot to do"

Eleanor sighed

"Come on Darling, at least for today, leave all the chores behind, it's not like your husband is going to make you homeless"

Well, Unknowingly she said the right thing, If I don't complete this maybe Brad will kick me out, and I would have nowhere to go.

Well, it's not like I don't work and depend on his money

Completely

I, too, earn, but how much does a simple waitress get...

"You know Ellie... I like everything to be perfect and I, and promise you that I will be ready by 7"

"Ok, What about Max? Are you going to keep him in shelter?"

Yeah max, my little puppy, my golden retriever... Well, after a lot of understanding, Brad let me keep him, Well Max loved me a lot, a lot

"Yeah I think so"

I didn't trust those caretakers though, What if they hurt Max? I am going to sue them.

"Ok babe, go on... Do your work"

"Ok... Bye then"

I placed the phone on the counter when I saw Max standing near the table.

"Hi Maxy!"

He barked as I picked him up, He had grown too big, who would tell her was only 6 months old

"Are you hungry?"

Max barked in agreement as I chuckled, I took out his food bowl out of the shelf and some dog food too.

Max licked my cheek as I couldn't help but let out a laugh

Maybe he was the one God sent for me to love truly and to get loved too

"After lunch, we are gonna go to the park ok?"

Max barked happily as I placed him down, he dug in his food

I smiled looking at him and it was genuine, Maybe not a person but at least a beloved dog who loved me like I was someone.

I turned to wash the dishes, There were minimum dishes today

I finished washing the dishes as then turned to see Max looking at me with his tongue out, I smiled and picked his food bowl to clean it.

After cleaning, I looked for his water bowl.

I gave him his water and went out of the kitchen.

This housework doesn't really seem to end, but I promised Ellie I would be ready at 7

________________

I was waiting outside the house, wearing a beautiful red dress, I already left Max at the shelter.

I check the time

6:59

She must be on her way. Just then a car stopped in front of me, It was Ellie

Ellie whistled as I got in

"Looking great Girly, I am so damn sure boys would be drooling over you"

I laughed as I replied

"Well, Bad for them, I am already taken"

I showed my wedding ring and we both laughed

"Which place are we going anyway?"

I asked, Curious

Curiosity kills the cat Inessa, Just Joking

"The Phantom Club, the new one that opened in the middle of the city"

Oh, yes I heard, A club owned by Xavier Delano, He was famous too, Popular among the ladies for his striking looks and charismatic personality

I leaned back as Eleanor started driving.

This was going to be a long and fun night