Shattered

~Chapter One~☑

The echoes of the approaching footsteps were getting more distinct. As I stared at his faint silhouette, I wondered where my real husband was. Where was the sweet smile that had made me want to fling myself at him during our blind date? What had happened to those warm eyes that had stared longingly at me while I was walking down the aisle? Where were those soft hands that had grazed each and every inch of my skin?

As his cold eyes looked down upon me, I meditated under the claustrophobic atmosphere. Did that gregarious simper still exist under his twisted facade? Would the lines etched on his palms turn smoother? I was cut off from my thoughts when his fist made contact with my face. Numbing pain shot through me, the black dots spotted my vision. I stumbled back with the taste of rust and salt in my mouth. My throat closed tight and each word pitched higher than the last in an effort to squeak out the words that were bottled up inside me.

But they stayed corked. "I hate you from the pit of my stomach, woman. It's a shame to call you my wife. You are a useless waste of space! No wonder no one ever looked at you! I will do as I please and go where I want with any woman. You are nothing." Adrian spat out and I winced from his tune. Only five minutes of verbal abuse had passed but it seemed like an eternity. As I heard the door of our apartment being slammed, the tears split over and streamed down my face. Right now, crying was the only thing I could do. After releasing the temporarily suppressed up emotions, I hurried upstairs and stepped into the bathroom to have a much needed bath. To most people, the shower was a place to clear your thoughts and think calmly. Not to me. They contained gory visions that had taken me years to compress.

Quickly washing away the clotted blood, I donned my pajamas and gazed into the mirror. Black eyes, swollen lips and a scarred neck. Adrian had been kind today. Not having the courage to stare further, I threw myself onto my king sized bed and started to cry silently. My heart ached when I thought of Adrian with another woman. As pathetic as I was, I knew that I still loved him. This was the same situation. Every night, I'd cry myself to sleep knowing that my husband was cheating on me with another woman. I felt my phone vibrate. Unlocking it, I opened the text.

From Rose: Hey Lexi.

I typed back a reply.

From Lexi: Hey Rose.

Her reply came after a second.

From Rose: Are you okay? Did he hurt you?

From Lexi: No.

She didn't bother to reply, knowing that I was covering up for him. A few minutes later, I heard my phone buzz.

From Rose. Lexi, we have been friends for nine years and I can tell when you're lying. I just can't stand there and watch my best friend getting abused by a psycho.

I sighed and typed back.

From Lexi: Maybe you can help me with something.

She replied right away.

From Rose: Sure, what do you have in mind?

I sat there for a moment as a plan started forming in my head.

From Lexi: I've got a plan on how to escape from Adrian but I need your help.

From Rose: Of course I'll help you! What's the plan?

From Lexi: Don't you have an apartment in London?

Her reply came within second.

From Rose: Yea, so?

I started typing and hit sent.

From Lexi: Just book a ticket to London and I'll tell you the rest later.

From Rose: Alright. Take care!

Placing my phone on the table, I dimmed down the table lamp and contemplated on the plan. It was time to escape from this sick and twisted life. And on that last note, I slowly faded into the darkness with a satisfied smile on my face.

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Chapter song : Because of you Kelly Clarkson

Questions : What is your opinion on Abuse?

*Author Note : I know it's been long since i updated, But I will start updating frequently after I edit the first five chapters.Thank you so much for the support .  See you soon -Rony