Married To My Bully by Sakshi C (read me like a book TXT) 📗

But I had decided not to worry them anymore with my problems. But I still wanted to hear some comforting words that would soothe my wounded heart. Or maybe an affectionate hug that would temporarily make me forget my troubles. I threw myself on the bed and shut the windows to my soul. Image of Alex flashed across my eyes. My breath hitched and I realized I was missing him. I wanted him to comfort me, hug me, and be my escape. 

The day ended and night fell. I stayed holed up in my room, sleeping the day away. A hard persistent knock awoke me from my deep slumber. I blinked my eyes open and felt dizziness taking over me. I slid down the bed and walked up to the door slightly irritated at whoever was banging the door so loudly. It didn't stop for a second making my head ache even more. 

I unlocked the door and drew it open. My droopy senses jolted awake when I saw him rewarding me with his death glare. He was shaking with anger. Breathing heavily as if have run miles. Fists clenched, jaw set, and eyes stoned. All set to kill someone with looks.  

"Are you insane?" he hissed menacingly while taking a step towards me. 

I kept staring at him clueless and scared. 

"Grace has been knocking at your door for the last two hours. What the fuck were you doing?" his voice climbed up many notches while speaking the last line, making me jump in my spot. Undiluted fear crawled up my spine. 

"I..I am sorry..I was sleeping.....didn't hear her knocking," words flew out of my mouth of their own accord. My eyes timidly gazing into his steeled orbs. My eyes watered. He took another step. His face just a few inches away from me. His unwavering gaze was robbing me off my confidence. 

He was examining my face. My puffy eyes, red and tear-stained cheeks, and dry lips. His breath started to get even. Something flickered in his magnetic orbs when they collided with my swollen eyes but it dissipated quickly. Tears trickled down my cheeks, making him snap out of whatever he was thinking. He blinked and spun on his heels.

"Dinner is ready," he said before scurrying away.    

I strode into the bathroom and looked into the mirror. I was an ugly sight. Looking like a mess. My hair could easily pass for a bird nest. I wondered what he must have thought of me.

Shoving all my doubts in the back of her mind, I heard towards the dining area. He was sitting in his chair. I seated myself next to him. Grace was gone.

We started eating in silence when his powerful voice pierced through the air.  

"How was your day at the office?" I saw a smirk playing on his lips but didn't mind it. Too lost in my own grief. 

"I lost my job," my voice shook a little and tears threatened to drop over. I kept my gaze on my plate.

"So, someone snuffed out your fire of passion, huh?" he sounded amused. His smirk grew wider and then it hit me like a thunderstruck.

His question that made no sense to me in the morning was now the only thing booming in my head. What if someone snatched it away. Alex didn't want me to work. But I denied it. I went against his wishes. He is a prominent name no one would want to get on the bad side of. What if.....

Fury vibrated through my being. I swallowed hard and eyed him shoving the spoon into his mouth. He had a triumphing smile on his face. 

"Is it you?" I asked, controlling my rage

He stopped eating and looked at me. My heart vibrated inside my chest, wanting him to deny my accusation but what he said next blew me. The evil glint in his eyes said it all before he could utter even a word.  

"I needed to show you that there will be consequences of going against my decision," he responded nonchalantly as if not discussing my career but some game. 

My heart sank and fury surged through me as a new set of tears slid down my cheeks.

I was cursing others when my own husband was responsible for my downfall.       

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