Chapter 30: HER SATISFACTION
The next morning, I woke up to discover I had no dress in my wardrobe. All my clothes remain at Seth's house. I have to go get my clothes, or I might never go.
I quickly headed downstairs to inform my parents about it; my dad was the first to go against the idea.
“Dad, I can do this; just let me go, and like I told you, Anna will be with me the whole time.”
“That still doesn't mean it's safe. This guy fucking attacked you the last time he could do the worst to you.”
“But I will make sure I'm with Anna the whole time.” But being with Anna wasn't the best way to convince my dad to let me go.
He made me go with two of his working bouncers. When it was time for me to go, I practically had to convince my dad to let Albert drive me and not the two men standing in front of me.
It took him a while to let me go. When I got to Seth's house, I wasn't prepared to go in, but I still had to. It was still seven in the morning; maybe he is still asleep. I will just quietly gather my luggage, and there won't be any trouble.
Standing in front of his door, I took a deep breath. The memories of my last encounter with him flash through my mind. I felt a shiver run down my spine as I tried to calm my nerves.
I can do this; there is nothing to be scared of. I told myself as I rang the bell. The two hafty men each stood besides me, which made me sigh out in frustration.
“Who the heck is that this early morning?” Seth asked as he opened the door. He was only wearing his underwear, which left me even more embarrassed than he was.
“Alda, Alda, you came back to me.” He said it in shock as he made an attempt to come close to me. The two bouncers stepped in front of me, causing Seth to back away in fear.
“Guys, it's okay. I will just get my luggage and other important things, and we can go. No fighting, and no breaking of bones, okay." They both nodded at me, but I still stared at Seth with a warning look.
I stepped in, and the very first thing I noticed was how unkept this house has become once again. I looked around the sitting room before I started heading upstairs to our room. Seth followed me, as did one of the bouncer guys.
“Alda, honey, I'm sorry. Let's talk this through, huh?”
“I don't understand, Seth; you have already signed the divorce papers, so what is there to talk about?”
“Alda, I'm sorry. I promise I will change. We can go back to the way we used to be. Please, Alda, I don't think I can survive without you.” I looked into his pleading eyes and nearly fell for it.
“I wish you had said that like two weeks ago, but you didn't. I tried, Seth; I really tried to keep us together, but you always had your way of keeping us apart.”
“That's why I'm saying that I'm sorry; can't you see my sincerity? I'm asking for another chance, one more chance, and I promise I won't mess it up." He said this as he went to his knees.
Why now? Why didn't you say those words when I needed to hear them the most? I turned my back on him and started packing my stuff—my clothes, shoes, and bags.
“I think it is best if we give each other some space and figure out what we really want for each other. I don't think us being together is safe anymore." He twisted his face in confusion before grabbing my hand and heckling me towards him.
This action got the big guy standing across the door angry as he charged towards Seth, dragging him away from me as he placed him against the wall. My hand turned a shade of red from Seth’s grip.
“See what I'm saying, Seth? You have become scary. You can't even control your emotions, and you attack me at every given opportunity. This is not the life I want for myself; goodbye, Seth.”
I said to him and stared, dragging my luggage outside.
“Let me go!! I want to talk to my wife!!” I could hear him screaming from upstairs. I stood inside the sitting room and reflected on the beautiful life I once had with Seth, but now it's just a memory.
Most of it I don't want to remember. I turned and started heading for the door. Taking my luggage out, Albert helped me pack it in the boot of my car.
“Are you okay?” Albert asked.
“Yeah, I'm gonna be fine. I just can't believe I took this step.”
“Sometimes things don't always go the way we want them to, but at times like that, we need to learn how to let certain things go.
I knew you were not happy with this marriage anymore for quite some time, and I saw how you struggled to save your marriage, but I'm glad you decided to let it go.
I saw you smile so brightly yesterday, and I couldn't help being happy. This is the Alda I used to know; she smiles a lot and makes the best of everything, and I don't want you to go back to being your sad and lonely wife.
You have given Seth enough chances, and he has thrown it all away. I want you to let go of the guilt you are having and be happy. I will only quit my job once I see you happy with the right person.”
It was at a time like this that I knew I really had people who loved me.
“Thank you, Albert.”
“You are welcome; now let's go home.”
“Yeah, let's go home.” This used to be my home, but not anymore. Somehow, my home turned into a nightmare. I let out a sigh and got into the car, ready to go, but then I remembered I had left my bag inside.
"Albert, wait, I think I left my bag inside.” I got off the car, rushed inside, and nearly bumped into Seth, who was trying to free himself from the bouncer guy.
“Ma'am, are you ready to leave?” The guy asked.
“Yes, I just need to get my bag.” I quickly rushed into the sitting room and found my bag sitting next to the couch. Picking it up, I saw something that caught my attention.
It was a lipstick, a purple lipstick. I picked it up and checked the brand. It was the latest lipstick from Flawless, one of the best beauty companies in New York. And I remember Anna telling me she got this for herself, or am I mistaken?
I swallowed hard, as I felt so uncomfortable with the thoughts running through my mind. I grabbed my handbag and the lipstick and started heading out.
“Alda, are you going to leave me just like this!? Okay fine! I'm sorry I hurt you the last time; I was crazy. I wasn't in my right mind; please, my company is on the edge of losing everything!!” Seth screamed after me as I walked away.
My mind was somewhere else; it was still pondering why I kept seeing Anna's belonging around Seth or if I'm overthinking again.
“Let's go, Albert; I have a photo shoot to do.”
Anna's POV
I peered out the window as I saw her car leave the compound and took a deep breath. That was close. Looking at my naked self, I couldn't help sighing out of frustration.
I can't believe this is what I have reduced myself to: sleeping with my best friend's ex-husband. I went into the bathroom as I stood under the shower, letting the hot water do justice to my body since I felt so sore all over.
I shouldn't be this happy, but I am. Maybe because things aren't so right with Alda. I have never seen Alda have a difficult time like this before, and it somehow warms my heart.
“What are you smiling about?” I heard Seth ask behind me. When did he even step in?
“Nothing; I'm just wondering why I didn't think of this all this time.”
“Think of what?” Seth asked as he smirked at me while looking at me with so much hunger in his eyes. I smiled seductively at him as I dragged him into the bathtub.
“You know you really put up a good act back there just to stop Alda from finding me out,” I said, running my hands up and down his chest.
“I told you I could get her distracted, and she didn't even notice anything. But I'm still pissed; I can't believe she came with some bodyguards to make me look stupid.”
“I can help you forget about how pissed she got you; just free your mind and relax.” I said that and started undressing him.
“You always have a way of making me forget all my worries; what could I have done without you?” he said, burying his face in my neck and placing soft kisses on it.
“Just think about me and how much pleasure we would have together.” I wishpered in his ear as a smile crept onto my face. Who knew that sleeping with my best friend's husband could bring me so much pleasure?
I think I'm already addicted.