I reached home at around 6:30pm and was welcomed by a grinning Joana at the kitchen.

I smiled at her enthusiastically matching her mood.

"So, how was your first day at work, Sana? " She asked beaming with happiness.

"Oh., Joana, it was a lovely day. They all are so good. I already made lots of friends at work." I replied.

"You would Sana., You would" she said, kissing me on my forehead. The gesture caught me off guard. My eyes shot towards hers, and her eyes were beautifully shining at me, a pure and genuine heart.

"So, how was your day?" I asked after a few seconds.

"It was not that good, darling." She replied with a hint of sadness.

I pouted at her.

"Would you like to have dinner?" She asked.

"Nope... Joana. I'll be waiting for Sid. I guess, I am going to break the ice between us, " I replied smiling brightly at the sudden thought.

Her face paled at my words. She looked at me with pitiful eyes.

Well! I wasn't expecting that reaction from her. I thought she would be happy that I was taking such a step.

"Emmm......Sana... I am afraid you're not gonna like this, darling.. "

"Just say it Joana .." I cut her impatiently.

"Emmm...Sid called in the evening and said he is going to Seattle for business for a week" she replied hesitantly.

"Oh.." I nodded feeling dejected because he didn't call me and inform me . I am his wife, for God's sake.

I wanted to finish all this at last. And he ran away. Coward.

"So.. dinner?" She brought me back from my trance of thoughts.

"Hmmm. I am not hungry, Joana." I smiled politely.

"I guess, Goodnight then." I said and rushed to my room locking myself in.

I know Joana must have left soon after me.

She and John are married and lives with Sid's dad.

I wished I had someone to be with. I am feeling so lonely in this huge double storey penthouse without Sid around.

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It's been 2 weeks since my first day at work.

Ryan and his girlfriend, Chris have become a family to me now.

Kevin, Evan and Trish are one of the best friends. We always dine together.

They all know nothing about Sid. We never talked about my personal life. They however know I am married to a rich man and that my husband is never around, busy in arands.

. Ellie , Trish and I had girls night over at Sid's penthouse last weekend. We enjoyed being ourselves. Many secrets were revealed amongst us.

Sid has not yet returned from Seattle. He just called Joana and informed her that he won't be back anytime soon because of a new project there. We haven't had any type of conversation or anything since the day he called me a gold-digger oh and that whore.

I don't know why I wanted to break the ice that day after being insulted in such ways.

I don't know why I just wanted to be friends I guess.

Today was Ryan's birthday and Chris had planned a surprise party for him at a little pub near our studio.

Trish and Evan were right now standing at my doorstep for my makeup and hairstyle. They wanted to "carve me as a doll" in their words I am just like a fragile barbie and they would like to do wonders on me.

They even took me to a shopping mall earlier and picked up a dress for me which I have not yet seen.

I welcomed them inside. Joana offered her wonderful coffee to which everyone agreed except me. I can't have coffee at any time of the day. I would prefer black coffee only when suffering from migraines . I tend to drink juices or soft drinks instead.

They had their coffees and led me to my room.

They gave me a packet of shoppers shop. I took it and...

"Fuck! I can't wear this dress, guys. It's too short" It was a pretty white coloured dress with blue floral print.

But it was too short for me. I do not wear short dress specially because of my fine curves.

I just never wore anything this short I guess.

"No ways., You are going to wear this, babes" Trish replied pushing me towards the closet for me to change in their.

I turned towards Evan with pleading eyes. He just shrugged and give me don't-be-nonsense look. I pouted and stormed away when I realised they both are not gonna agree with me

I returned and was awed with myself. I looked pretty.

Evan grabbed me and started doing my make-up and Trish too started with curling my hair.

I felt special at that time.

I was loving, being pampered, for the first time in my life. I never had such cute friends except Ellie ofcourse.

I smiled at my a reflection. I was looking great with only just a pinch of make up and a little hair styling.

We went to join Ellie and Kevin who are apparently now, seeing each other.

They both became too good with each other in an instant. Ellie was even planning to move in with Kevin as her room-mates were really very rowdy.

We picked them up. Today, Kevin decided to be the designated driver as he have to go to his grandparents farmhouse for some work he need to be sober so he offered and we all accepted.

I was totally in mood of drinking lots and lots of wines or even the beers today as it is my first time I am gonna get drunk.

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It's been two hours since we have arrived at the pub. We all were chatting , drinking playing nonsense drink games and even dancing the hell out.

It was my turn to get the drinks. I was on my fourth beer so I decided not to have any more. I was pretty drunk already. I offered to bring the next round of drinks for everyone.

I was waiting at the bar when my eyes landed on a familiar figure . I was trying to have a look but failed. To clear my doubt, as the lounge was far deep into the private area. It was a VVIP zone with a huge card placed at the glass door. I followed the path and wished it's not what I was thinking. I just wish it's not him. I closed the distance and barged into the cabin and I saw familiar oceanic blue eyes meeting mine. My eyes got wider. He looked at me from top to bottom. His lips opening a little. I was angry at, would be an understatement. I looked around and saw a beautiful lady sitting in front of him. His hand on hers. She was looking at me with shock fillled eyes.

Oh! She knows me. She knows who I am?

I turned my icy glare from their hands to my husband narrowing my eyes at him. He immediately took his hand away from hers and stood. I shook my head and stormed out of the cabin. They must be on a date or whatever it was. It's not that he is mine. Anyways.

I returned to the bar, took all the drinks and placed those at my table.

Kevin and Ellie was startled at my forceful impact of my anger I just took out on the drinks.

I wasn't crying but I was on the verge of crying so I turned towards the bar. I grabbed the first drink at the bar and drank it in a second. It trailed down my throat burning it.

I shook my head at the bitter taste and asked for another drink to the bartender. He handed me the same drink which I drank just like the earlier one.

I was about to order the other drink when I felt a hand on my hand stopping me then and there only.

I looked over and saw Ryan's warm smile. He shook his head to stop me from drinking any further. When he wiped a tear from my eyes only then I realised that I was crying. I nodded and was about to leave when suddenly Ryan was shoved away from me.

I looked over and came face to face with Sid. He was throwing daggers at Ryan. From the peripheral vision I saw , Kevin and Evan rushing towards us. Ellie Trish and Chris too were by my side instantly.

I saw Sid growling at Ryan, when he grabbed me and put me at his side. Sid's eyes were bloodshot red, his hand fisted into a ball and he was about to throw another punch when I yelled, "Sid, they are my friends. Don't".

He looked towards me. His eyes showing painful expression, I was not expecting that reaction. Why would he be hurting ? I didn't do anything.

I shook my head and pleaded him to stop.

I don't want Ryan's birthday party to be affected in any way because of me.

I turned towards my friends, " Guys, I think I'll take a leave for now. You all enjoy. And sorry Ryan I... ruined your birthday party"

He smiled and said that it was not like that.

He asked whether it's ok with Sid or not.

I said it's pretty fine. I will take a leave for now and I will meet them on Monday.

I kissed Ryan's cheek and wished him Happy Birthday one last time and turned to see Sid in a really foul mood.

He was throwing daggers at Ryan. His hands turned into a fist. His jaw clenched.

I shook my head and started to go out of the pub already.

A few seconds later, Sid was by my side.

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