Chapter 2: Prologue 2
" DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH ME! " I yanked my arm away from his hold and walked towards our bedroom.
" Don't walk out of me when I'm talking Natasha. Listen to me....." Doing the exact opposite, I interrupted by yelling.
" NO! I'm done listening to you. Now you have to listen to me. I'm done with this joke you call marriage. If you know what's good for you, stay away from me " 3 years of continuous pain and hurt.
" You took an oath, for better or worse. We are married and you must be dreaming if you think you can get out so easily"
I scoffed " Better or worse? I was here through it all, constant physical and emotional abuse, every single thing. I'm not your wife, I'm an object to you John, and that's over, I've had enough. Besides, what can you do to me? Tie me up and stop me from leaving? I'll love to watch you try. "
Walking into our bedroom, I packed everything as quickly as I could. I wasn't planning on taking much, it's best if the memories of this marriage are forgotten. The few minutes of silence was disturbed after he walked into the room yelling again.
" You're carrying my child, MY BABY! And you think leaving now will do any good?" Truthfully, I had forgotten about the baby. Well, there's nothing that can stop me from leaving, a child or not.
" I'm talking to you Natasha" he said when I hadn't responded.
" I can raise my child alone" I said, walking away with the few things I intended on taking.
" OUR child and I won't have you raise our child alone when the father is still alive"
Ignoring him, I walked towards the front doors and glanced at the house for the last time.
" You'll be meeting with my lawyers" I told him before leaving for good.
I stood by the roadside and watched as cars sped past me, different kinds and colors. I fondled my bag's zipper while trying to take my phone. Dailing the first number on the list, I waited patiently as it rang followed by a beep a few seconds later.
" Hey"
" Nattie?...." the one at the end of the line asked in confusion. I felt my heart beat rapidly and my chest heaving in anxiety .
" I need your help "
...
She drove in silence with me by the side looking outside the window. I shifted in the seat uncomfortably, the car suddenly became smaller and I felt a pair of eyes piercing into my skin. The minutes of awkward silence were interrupted by her the sound of her voice "Where do you want to go? Or should I keep driving in circles ? " She asked me. I hadn't thought about that earlier, of course, I could ask her for help but something was holding me back.. fear?... shame?...or perhaps the last words my sister told me before I walked down the aisle ...
*****
..... 8 yrs ago....{8 years since present time}
" Are you sure you want this Natasha? " Samantha asked as she cupped my face with her hands. She never calls me Natasha unless she's serious .
" Of course I'm fine " I answered reassuringly hoping that will make her feel better about this. Sammy is really worried about my marriage to John. Maybe, just maybe she was afraid of seeing her little sister get married. Well..... He has never been her favorite person so I understand if she has her reservations.
" Do you really think he's the best one for you Nattie? I know this is not the best time but I have a feeling that you're rushing things. You've only been dating for a year " she told me. Her eyes were filled with a certain level of determination.
" Of course this is not the best time" I said gesturing around. Sometimes Samantha was simply impossible...." I mean look around you, it's my wedding. Why do you have to put up so much drama now Sammy, instead of being happy for me? You're not being a good sister right now"
Flinching, she took some steps backwards looking hurt.
" I'm not being a good sister? Just because I want the best for you? Your life is tied to him, it's for better or worse. You always spoke about never getting divorced, only for you to end up with an unfaithful cheat...."
" He's not like tha....." she held up her hand. Grabbing her purse, she headed towards the door. Turning back, when she was few meters away from the door " Do as you please Natasha but remember that you made your own choices! " The door was slammed shut few seconds later.
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Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone