Faith and Atlas, once inseparable childhood lovers, had a love that seemed destined to withstand the test of time. Atlas, however, was compelled to journey to a far-off land for business affairs. As he departed, he sealed his vow of love with a solemn promise to return, leaving Faith with the bittersweet task of waiting. But when Atlas finally makes his way back, he brings with him a revelation so staggering that it threatens to shatter the very fabric of their once-idyllic love story.
In a fit of rage, Atlas seethes, "I loathe you. You are a woman of loose morals, a master of manipulation. Be gone from my sight and stay clear of my wife."
With icy resolve, he states, "My heart belongs solely to my wife. The love that once burned for you has been extinguished. You are a worthless entity, a stain in my vision."
Then, in a torrent of guilt, the confession spills forth, "I...I have been dishonest. It was all my doing. She is guiltless. Envy devoured me, and I sought to wrest you from her. I beseech you, find her for me. I must seek her pardon, even if I am undeserving. I ache to behold her one last time before my life's end."
A voice choked with remorse pleads, "I-I'm truly, deeply sorry, my love."
And a desperate, heartrending entreaty, "I-I cherish you more than life itself, my angel. You are the essence of my existence. Please, come back to me."
A child's plaintive cry pierces the air, "Daddy, why does mommy abhor me?" as he clings, weeping, to his father. "Hush, little one. Mommy holds you dear."
Finally, a chilling rebuff, "I am not and will never be his mother. Remove yourself and that child from my life's path."
This is the saga of a young woman whose heart, once aflame with love, is now encased in ice. She has come to regard love as a feeble sentiment, declaring, "Love is a refuge for the fainthearted."
I quickly ran down the stairs in excitement ready to meet the love of my life, the man who I have waited for all my life. He promised me he will come back for me, he told me to wait for him, which I did for 5 years and finally that day has arrived.
I nearly tripped over the stairs but I didn't care if I hurt myself, I was craving for one look of him, I was in desperation to see his face again after 5 long years.
With a wide smile, I walked through the hallway and was ready to greet him but my smile died down at what I saw. Hearing my own heart shatter into tiny pieces, the words I heard next hit me like a sharp arrow.
"Congratulations on your wedding, son. You and Melissa look absolutely gorgeous together" Mrs. Williams said looking at the couple with adore and love. Stumbling back a few steps with shock, I placed my hands on the the wall, feeling weak as fresh tears falling down my red cheeks. 'Married? he was married?'. I looked at him with immense pain and betrayal.
Suddenly his eyes locked with mine making my heart freeze. I saw a flash a pain in his eyes but he quickly hid it in a flash, replacing it with coldness. He looked at me with a blank expression as if he didn't care, he didn't care about how I felt.
I waited for 5 long years for him. I remained faithful, loyal to be pure for him and here he comes home with a woman, not just any woman but my best friend by his side claiming to be married. I looked at my friend is disgust and betrayal. She looked at me and gave me an evil smirk.
'Why?'
"I'm really upset you didn't tell me. How could you get married without us knowing?. I thought you and Faith had something going on. You have seriously surprised us son" Mr. Williams said with a frown. I stood at the back with tears pouring out of my red eyes. My eyes were locked on him and only him. 'Was my love a joke to him? was my love a game to him?'
Faith and Atlas, once inseparable childhood lovers, had a love that seemed destined to withstand the test of time. Atlas, however, was compelled to journey to a far-off land for business affairs. As he departed, he sealed his vow of love with a solemn promise to return, leaving Faith with the bittersweet task of waiting. But when Atlas finally makes his way back, he brings with him a revelation so staggering that it threatens to shatter the very fabric of their once-idyllic love story.
In a fit of rage, Atlas seethes, "I loathe you. You are a woman of loose morals, a master of manipulation. Be gone from my sight and stay clear of my wife."
With icy resolve, he states, "My heart belongs solely to my wife. The love that once burned for you has been extinguished. You are a worthless entity, a stain in my vision."
Then, in a torrent of guilt, the confession spills forth, "I...I have been dishonest. It was all my doing. She is guiltless. Envy devoured me, and I sought to wrest you from her. I beseech you, find her for me. I must seek her pardon, even if I am undeserving. I ache to behold her one last time before my life's end."
A voice choked with remorse pleads, "I-I'm truly, deeply sorry, my love."
And a desperate, heartrending entreaty, "I-I cherish you more than life itself, my angel. You are the essence of my existence. Please, come back to me."
A child's plaintive cry pierces the air, "Daddy, why does mommy abhor me?" as he clings, weeping, to his father. "Hush, little one. Mommy holds you dear."
Finally, a chilling rebuff, "I am not and will never be his mother. Remove yourself and that child from my life's path."
This is the saga of a young woman whose heart, once aflame with love, is now encased in ice. She has come to regard love as a feeble sentiment, declaring, "Love is a refuge for the fainthearted."
Prologue
I quickly ran down the stairs in excitement ready to meet the love of my life, the man who I have waited for all my life. He promised me he will come back for me, he told me to wait for him, which I did for 5 years and finally that day has arrived.
I nearly tripped over the stairs but I didn't care if I hurt myself, I was craving for one look of him, I was in desperation to see his face again after 5 long years.
With a wide smile, I walked through the hallway and was ready to greet him but my smile died down at what I saw. Hearing my own heart shatter into tiny pieces, the words I heard next hit me like a sharp arrow.
"Congratulations on your wedding, son. You and Melissa look absolutely gorgeous together" Mrs. Williams said looking at the couple with adore and love. Stumbling back a few steps with shock, I placed my hands on the the wall, feeling weak as fresh tears falling down my red cheeks. 'Married? he was married?'. I looked at him with immense pain and betrayal.
Suddenly his eyes locked with mine making my heart freeze. I saw a flash a pain in his eyes but he quickly hid it in a flash, replacing it with coldness. He looked at me with a blank expression as if he didn't care, he didn't care about how I felt.
I waited for 5 long years for him. I remained faithful, loyal to be pure for him and here he comes home with a woman, not just any woman but my best friend by his side claiming to be married. I looked at my friend is disgust and betrayal. She looked at me and gave me an evil smirk.
'Why?'
"I'm really upset you didn't tell me. How could you get married without us knowing?. I thought you and Faith had something going on. You have seriously surprised us son" Mr. Williams said with a frown. I stood at the back with tears pouring out of my red eyes. My eyes were locked on him and only him. 'Was my love a joke to him? was my love a game to him?'
Log in with Google Account
