“Aren't you joining me?” I asked Thomas, my other bodyguard, but he refused and stayed in the lobby.

This weekend, I learned that there is a team of security of 7 dedicated to my safety, divided into two units… Technical and physical. Two are technical guys who make sure of my safety through the internet, while 3 different bodyguards follow me in 3 different shifts of 8 hours divided equally. One is standby, while the last one is the one who manages all of these and my record. They record my daily life.

Now, I feel violated. It's like I have no privacy. And, it has been going for the past 1 and a half years. They follow me everywhere… Anywhere, except where the security is assured. But, today, I feel, is the last day of having this level of security because today is my last day as Mrs Carter.

I can call it my D-Day.

Sighing, I entered the elevator. And looked around. This is a new office… New building. I have never been here. If this is the epicentre of Carter, then what was that building where I meet James several times? Maybe, today, I will see what George was talking about… My photo in the office of James.

“Aren't you too friendly with him, wife?” James was behind me.

I turned to look at him and soon realized that we are alone in the elevator. I was so busy thinking that I didn't notice that I am entering into the Elevator, where James is already present.

James Carter stood in front of me with all his glory. Head held high, anger covering his face, breathing was fast and hands in the pocket of his pants.

“G… Go…goo….go…good Mo…morn…morning.” I was stammering. Taking several side steps, I stormed away at the corner of the shining elevator from him… From My soon-to-be ex-husband.

“The floor is clean.” James took long steps, but he was slow. He took his time reaching me.

When I turned to look at him, I noticed him looking at the floor with so much interest that even I had an urge to look. Looking at the floor, I see my inner thighs were visible. My black underwear was on display through my knee-length pleated peach-coloured skirt.

Before I could process anything, I was pushed at the wall of the elevator by James. James held me on the wall and took out his phone and did something on his phone. He typed energetically on his phone screen while I tried to get away from him. I thought I am safe in a public place, but my husband knows how to get me alone. He has his ways.

“Showing off your assets will not gain you any new entertainer, wife.” with raging eyes, James growled.

“Let me go.” I was on the verge of crying. I hoped of parting my ways with him, but I think, James has other plans. He wants to have his wicked ways with me for the last time.

“Has anyone told you…. Your hair looks a piece of art, Mrs Carter?” He smelled my hair and closed the distance.

“I will never interfere in your life… I promise,” I mumbled, praying that James would leave me. I need to get out of the elevator and will never come back here. My plan is changed. Whatever I will get today, I will sell it and will buy a new house away from here because James knows my address. He may take Jamie away from me.

That day, Victor didn't tell us if James knows about Jamie or not, claimed, that his company provides security in every sense. So, he will not spill anything about James. We accepted and started to plan an exit from Carter and their life.

“Shhh.....” covering my mouth, “Mrs Carter…. You don't have to worry. This is not the last day….” James said.

Soon, I feel his hands crawling over my thighs…. Trying to enter into my private territory. I struggled and felt my tears flowing through my face.

“Stop it.” James was calm.

“I don't want people to find this..... situation.” I looked around for CCTV.

“This private elevator…. It is under my control.” James pointed at the display of the elevator, where I see… it's stop.

James took the opportunity and penetrated his cold fingers into my womanhood. I flinched and tried to push him away. But James didn't budge. He stood close to me, in my private bubble, and was on the mission to ruin my private diameter.

“You never try to impress me…. Why Mrs Carter?” James groaned…. With satisfaction.

This was the movement, I realize that in this short conversation, James has called me, wife as well as Mrs Carter. Both with different expressions. James was busy…. Invading my body while I reminded 16 years of our marriage. James called me, wife, when he wants to mock me… when he is angry, when he wants me to understand the base of our relationship. But when James calls Mrs Carter, He compliments me… genuine compliments.

"You never try to love me… Mr Carter,” I mumbled without processing any words.

“Mrs Carter..... grabbing my neck, James pulled me close to his face. “Never run into other man's arms for love. I am a man enough to make love you….wife”

his words gave me chills. I was shivering with fear…. Does it mean he knows what I did with Theo in his car?

no.

no.

I am not unfaithful in our marriage. This is a trophy, well deserved by James. He had many mistresses. I saw him. He even has family with other women as well. A son who is a few years younger than Cherish.

“You know?” I asked.

“Where did he touch you?” James was angry. His forest green eyes are penetrating my newly built confidence.

“Can we talk?” I pleaded. But, James ignored me and left me, causing me to land safely.

Looking at me, James unzipped his pants and I understood his intention. He wants me for the last time. He didn't wait for my response and pushed me again towards the wall.

“Jump,” he commanded and obeyed. I jumped and tightened my legs on his waist because James gets what he wants. And, he wants me now.

Entering into me, “He will never have you.” James said.

I was confused.

“Theo?”

I shook my head remembering only one man had me…. he raped me so many times that I lost count.

“Good…. because I will ruin you for any other man,” James promised.

“Where were you?” Mrs carter run towards us and hugged James like her life depends on him. She is a great mother. Many times, I envy her. She is a powerful woman who is courageous enough to fight for the love of her children. She did everything for James. Even though she ruined my life, but she loves James and I do see her love of Cherish.

“In the elevator.” James shrugged off.

Looking at me, Mrs Carter glared at me. I have known since our first meeting that Emmeline Carter doesn't like me.

“Even in the last day.....” Mrs Carter shut up when James walked to the seat, leaving me and Mrs Carter. “This was last… My son has no feelings for you.” Mrs Carter smirked and left to redecorate the vase of flower of Black Dahlia which symbolizes negativity.

Despite earning my respect as a dedicated mother, I know one thing about Emmeline Carter that, she is an evil, waiting for the right moment to pounce on me.

Why she is here when it is between James and me?

Is she here because James forced him on me in the elevator for half an hour?

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