Chapter 6
Chapter 6
Vanessa
Notlong after Carmellacallsme a bitch, as she’s been doing for as long as I can remember, Dominic steps forwardandstands right between her and me, towering over me with an arrogant expressionashespeaksto her.
“Babe,” he says to her with a smirk.
“Hmm!” She responds and it sounds like she’s smirking,too.
“Eat whatever you want from what’s been served on this table,” hesays
She excitedly wraps her arms around him from behind and giggles.
I’m so at a loss for words that I just lightlyshakemy head at himas I drop my arms
I know I’m only his wife on paper, but how could he stand here before me and take her side so easily?
Is this how the rest of my days will be? Will he always take her side even when she’s the one who’s wrong?
While I don’t care what he does, deep inside my heart, there’s a pang of raw emotionrunningthrough me,
There’s a dull throb in my chest and in only a few seconds, it intensifies with every heartbeat and now, my heart aches.
It’s from the realization that he’s chosen a predetermined path whenitcomes to loyalty.
As I stand before the two of them, with my gaze still fixed on him the pain in my heart almost brings me to tears, which will easily stream down my checks if I let myself cry
I’mso hurtthateven my hands tremble as I feel a sense of isolation. But I quickly hide my hands behind my back andballthem into fists to contain my trembling.
I never expected him to be my unwavering support in private, bit this is just too much and so unfair.
Though I want to lookawayfrom him and take a step back, my feet are glued in place, just like my gaze on him.
The expression on his face is almost asifhe’s daring me to do something about him giving my breakfast to her.
As muchasI would love to lash out, I choose not to do so. But if only for now,
No matterhowI feel inside, I don’t plan on walking awayfromthis grand table looking defeated, and I’m about to show
both of them.
When Carmella reaches for a piece of bread, she leans forward in my direction, bites into it with her eyes closed, then chews with wide eyes andasmirkasshe stares at me to mock me.
Hiding how hurt I am by what he just did, despite Carmella being the one who was wrong, I unclench my fist whichnolonger trembles, then place a hand on my hip as I stand firm.
“You know what?” I roll my eyes with a scoff. “It’s okay. Your girlfriend can have my leftovers.”
Carmella immediately glares at me and drops the bread, seemingly offended by what I just said to her.
You fucking bitch!” She yells as she points at me.
She’s lashing out at me right now, but I don’t give her the reaction she’s looking for.
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Instead, I reach for my phone and my head is held high as Ileavethe dining room.
Even as I get further away from the two of them, I can’t helpbutsmirk.It’sbecause I hear her still throwing a fit.
“Babe, do something!” she says to Dominic while breathing hard,
After that, their voices fade out since I’m too far away now, but it doesn’t matter what they’re talking about. I got back at her by letting her have my leftovers, which obviously got to her.
Now that I think about it, I could dothatmore often
I’ve never been one to resort to violence. Otherwise, I would’ve slapped her.
Obviously, Dominic wouldn’t have just stood by and watched. I can’t even imaginewhathe would’ve done to me. It’s a goodthingtheslapis only in my imagination.
Though I plan to always use my words instead, should she push me too far one day, I’ll definitely slap her in the face.
As I slowlymakemy wayalongthe hallway. I scroll through my messagesandthere’s plenty of them from my father, Dominic’s siblings and his parents.
Despite how I felt alone in the dining room not too long ago, all these beautiful messageswarmmy heart and remind me that I’m not alone. I know they’re all far away right now but for ine, it’s the thought that counts.
I don’t want to waste this beautiful morning, so 1 head to my room to find something I can wear before stepping outside
AssoonasI close my bedroom door, my phone rings and just by looking at the caller ID, my lips curve into a smile. It’s mylovingfather–in–law.
I pick upandsound cheerful because despitewhathappened, I’m not faking my mood right now.
“Good morning.” I say to him, walking to the large window and gently running my hands on the blinds that frame the view
of the beautiful sea outside.
“Good morning, my daughter. I’m assuming it’s definitely a good morning for you.”
“Itis. The weather here’s amazing. The morning sun is so beautiful”
“Of course it is. You’re onabeautiful island!”
“Exactly.” I chuckle.
“I hope I’m not disturbing you.”
“Not atall”
“Is my son with you?”
“He’s in thelivingroom.”
“I see. I know I should wait because you only began enjoying your honeymoon, but I couldn’t keep this to myself.”
“What is it?” He sounds so enthusiastic that my heart races a little
“I’m yet to give you your wedding gift”
I place a hand on my chest. “You don’thaveto.”
WOLL [DO.
“Don’t be silly. Of course I do. You’ll get it once you return. My wife has one for you,
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He’s so soft spoken and kind, just like my father and his affection for me right now warms my heart even more.
“Hello? Are you there?” he asks
“Yes, I’m right here.”
I blink a few times to come back to reality. I didn’t realize I just zoned out for a few seconds.
“What happened? Is everything alright?” His tone is now laced with worry.
“Everything’s fine.” I assure him. ThoughI’vealready mentioned that to him, something else comes to mind. “On second thought, something’s wrong.” I sound troubled.
“What is it? Tell me, my dear.”
Dominic
It’s been close to five minutes now and Carmella won’t stop pacing right in front of me and screaming: Sometimes, I don’t know what to do with her.
“Who the hell does that bitch think she is?” she yells, ruffling herhairwith narrowed eyes directed at the dining table..
I’m so tired and unamused that I just watch her.
When she finally stops in her tracks and pushes her hairbackwithasigh, I assume that’s the end.
“Are you done!” I ask.
“No! I’m so mad right now! I just want toslapher in the face! Why didn’t you do anything about it?”
I sigh. getting annoyed by her attitude. “You wanted her breakfarandI gave that to you.”
“But…but they were leftovers.
They weren’t before she said it. What else do you want? Stop acting likeachild.”
“But babe-”
“Enough, I say to her as I leave the dining room.
I don’t want todealwith this anymore. Maybe it’s because despite the misery I set up for Vanessa by taking away her breakfast, she managed to flip the situation.
I scoff as I think about her calling it leftovers before she left.
As I slowlywalkup the grand stairs, I remember what happened around 3 am when I was at her bedroom door. She can act tough all she wants, I know she cried over me last night.
I even expected to see her eyes with dark circles this morning. However, it didn’t seem to be thecasewhen I stood that close to her face. She must’ve decided to cover it up so noonewould know she cried a lot.
The only thing I noticed at the dining table was her hair. It was darker. It’s probably because it was wet. It was also my first time seeing her hair in its wet state.
Despite that specific detailcomingto mind, I drift back to her misery last night. She might try to act like nothing happened but unfortunately for her, I know the truth andplanto use it to my advantage. I’ll definitely crush her when I feel the need.
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As I think of when I’ll do it,receivea good morning text from my father–in–law. As I read it, I imagine the tone of his voice.He’ssuchasoft spoken man.
Just when I’m about to reply, my phone suddenly rings and this time, it’s my father. He’sobviouslynot calling to talk about business.
Time to sound enthusiastic, like I’m having the best time of my life with myfuckingwife. I clear my throat as I lean against the wall in the hallway.
“Good morning, father. It’s obviously suchagood morning for me.”
“I can tell.” He chuckles. “Good morning, son. I hope I didn’t call you while you were in the middle of something on your computer.”
“Not at all.”
“Good, because that would be absolutely wrong. You’re on your honeymoon.”
Work can wait. I’m just here to spend time with my wife!”
“That’swhat I want to hear. I justspoketo her and though she assured me everything was alright, I couldn’t help but worry.”
Before I can respond, I fear that Vanessa’s exposed the reality of our relationship to my father. However, I shouldn’t admit to anything until I find out the truth.
“What did she say?” I feel my heart racing hardasI anticipate my father’s response.
“She said you have a rat problem over there”
I furrow my eyebrows. “What? A rat problem?”
“Yes, she even mentioned that the ratatethe leftovers”
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