LOGINZaria held onto her painful wrist as she stepped back and left the balcony. Her face twisted with pain yet she held on. She looked around in confusion, there were massive hallways, and she forgot the way back to the main hall.
“Wait–” She ignored him while she searched around the area.
“Zaria, wait–” He pulled her by her waist and pushed
Zaria sat in front of the vanity mirror with a blank expression. Today was the day she needed to meet Clyde regarding the divorce negotiations. Her palm was like a fountain from nervousness. Their divorce became a high profile. She blew a frustrated breath and massaged the temples of her forehead. “I wish I could come.” She turned around and saw Cronous standing by the door. Evident worry is plastered on his face and she softly smiled. “It’s my battle… Not yours,” she whispered her reassurance. “Nonsense. If it involves you, then I’m involved too.” He sighed. He walked towards her and sat on the bed. His leg fidgeting uncontrollably. Zaria extended her hand and placed it on his lap, making him stop. Her smile was wide yet it did not reach her eyes. “I’ll be waiting outside the building for you,” he whispered before caressing her hand and she slowly nodded her head. Zaria wore a simple formal dress and barely any makeup. She tied her copper hair into a bun and stopped to look at
THE moment Clyde arrived at their family home, there was an eerie silence he could not brush off. It was like everyone was avoiding him. He walked inside the silent mansion, not a single soul in sight. He looked around the room yet even the cleaners were not present. He stopped in the middle of the living room where a six foot portrait of their family was hung. It was Clyde and his siblings, together with his father and deceased mother. They looked picture perfect and he bitterly smiled. When he arrived at his father’s home office, he slowly creaked the door open. “Dad?” A loud crack echoed. His father threw his coffee mug towards Clyde’s direction, shattering into pieces after hitting the door. Clyde simply smiled and entered, the tension in the room was suffocating. He adjusted his collar before sitting down in the office chair across from his father, who was behind his desk. “What have you done?” His father’s voice was low and menacing. He leaned forward on his desk, looking
The news exploded in ways they never expected. Reporters piled up, wanting to interview both Clyde and Zaria to get each side’s story. The people were curious, intrigued, and were hoping for a trending topic. The two people involved were hiding from the press that were lurking like vermin.There were a few quiet days, no one was entertaining the press.Zaria stood inside the garden with a lot on her mind. The red roses looked dull and pale, and so did the blue sky turning gray. She sat on the wooden bench with a blank expression, everything that happened during the charity event playing over and over in her head.The pressure was immense, she still wouldn’t touch her phone from all the news coming out. It was frightening to see their married life unfold for everyone to see. But it was necessary.She sighed heavily, looking up to the gray sky. “This is so stre
Cronous was still talking on the stage while her life drained from her eyes. Her blood ran cold as she stood up, facing her husband’s gaze that never left her face. She stood there frozen in fear while he grabbed her arm. “Didn’t my attorney tell you we’d meet in a week? Don’t try anything here,” Zaria pleaded, trying not to get everyone’s attention.“Why?” His grip tightened on her.Dianne noticed the two and stood up from her seat. They were at the back and the lights were dim yet people could easily see them if they turned around. Dianne, worried something might happen, looked to where Cronous was in the front of the event. It was a bit far but she had to try.“I&r
Zaria held onto her painful wrist as she stepped back and left the balcony. Her face twisted with pain yet she held on. She looked around in confusion, there were massive hallways, and she forgot the way back to the main hall.“Wait–” She ignored him while she searched around the area.“Zaria, wait–” He pulled her by her waist and pushed her against the wall. She breathed heavily, her chest rising and falling rapidly as her eyes looked up with rage.“What do you want?” she asked while his jaw clenched. His eyes softened while his arms were keeping her in place. He scanned her face, a long time since he last saw her beautiful face. “I don’t want to talk to you, Clyde.” Her teeth gritted in anger.
“We do not need to attend if you don’t want to.” Zaria turned around and saw Cronous wearing a dark navy blue suit, matching her navy mermaid dress filled with small rhinestones that shine when the light hits her body, with an open back that shows her slim figure, hugging onto her shape. She held his hand and squeezed it. “It’s alright. Being hidden just keeps the rumors hotter,” she answered. His body scanned the front of her dress, a low neckline that emphasizes the shape of her chest. “You look gorgeous. Your friend did a great job styling your dress,” he complimented and she blushed. Zaria looked in the mirror, her red hair stealing the scene. The navy blue makes her hair stand out even more, like water and flame. Cronous stood behind her and kissed her shoulder. “I really want to go with you,” he whispered. They’ve decided to go on separate times since rumors would only get worse if they were seen with each other. He was hesitant, but for her sake, he reluctantly agreed. “I’l
The night after the picnic, she thought everything was going normal. The night sky, and the cold breeze were the same as every other day yet she couldn't help but be anxious. An unknown number suddenly called her phone yet no one on the other line talked. Strange, she was sitting on her bed side
ZARIA who woke up from her sleep saw Cronous walking out of the mansion from her window. She watched as his pace picked up while heading to the direction of the entrance. An ominous feeling crept in and her heart pounded loudly. When he was out of sight, she couldn’t help but worry. She looked up
Heavy rain poured outside the steakhouse while she could barely hear the music due to the howling winds and downpour. She looks at Cronous with his head down whilst drinking whiskey, not even realizing she's been staring for straight minutes. Zaria clasped her hands together and sighed heavily, tho
It was hours later after Carmen met the cold Mr. Fauler in his home, and Zaria couldn’t help but think that her silhouette from the window was familiar after seeing her enter a car. She was too far away to see who the woman actually was and it’s been bothering her ever since. “Where have I seen he







