I'm Just His Wife

Rigella's POVI put a hand over my mouth to contain my tears. I just witnessed my husband enjoying a romantic lunch with his mistress at a posh eatery. Their table was in front of the glass wall, so I could see the sweetness of their food without a doubt. He doesn't even like to dine at places like that, unlike myself. I wiped my tears away and dared to look away before entering that eatery.Here is where my closest friend Roxanne and I discussed having lunch. She promised to free me then since she missed me so terribly after more than a week without seeing each other.

I entered carefully while covering my long hair.I grinned as I noticed Roxanne already seated in our chair. My closest friend was missing. I missed her even though I hadn't seen her in a while. She's like my sister to me; she's more than simply a buddy. She looked at me with a smile and stood up when she saw me. I hugged and kissed her when I was close to her.She contacted the waiter as soon as we sat down and placed our lunch order. She arched an eyebrow, looked at me, and asked, "How are you, best friend?"I hid my right arm when she kept looking at it. I failed because Ivan had become upset with me the last time he had come home drunk. Roxanne scowled and got out of the chair. Then he came up to me and took my hand off my arm. When she saw my bruise, she bit her lip rather tightly. She gave me a serious look.She stopped and questioned angrily, "What's this? What did he do to you?"I retracted my arm from her and made a bow. I looked up at her and grinned when I came up with an explanation."It's not that horrible, Roxy; I slipped in the kitchen yesterday and my arm hit the table, so I passed."She interrupted me before I could continue and sat down. I was forced to turn my back on her because she was still giving me a serious look.My palm was already perspiring from great anxiety. I was aware of what might occur to Ivan if Roxanne learned the truth. I turned to face her and recast the spell. I grinned as I moved my seat.I flashed her my reassuring smile and said, "Roxanne, I'm telling the truth. I never lied to you, right? Trust me."Her brows arched. The question, "Are you sure?"When I saw the server coming toward us, I remarked, "Yup."Oh, the food was already there. "I'm really hungry."We started eating as soon as Roxanne's orders were delivered. We conversed while dining and had access to my kid, Ice. It's unfortunate that I left out my child. My son was in first grade and enrolled in school.After we finished what she had ordered, she placed another order for dessert and brought food for ice. I first informed her that I needed to go to the bathroom because I was already urinating.When I left her, she was speaking with someone, so I went to the women's comfort room. To my astonishment, someone dragged me back in as I was leaving the comfort room. When I saw Ivan, my eyes grew wider. I noticed remnants when he closed the door. I gulped before responding."Ivan, you were hurting me." I scowled even more as his hold on my arm grew stronger; tears were already streaming down my cheeks."I don't care! Maybe you followed me here! I told you before, you were just my wife in the papers! You have no right to watch all my movements!"I was mentally depressed. My feeble sobs stopped. I could not breathe because I was crying."It's just a coincidence."This was also where Roxanne and I would meet. He slapped me hard, causing my back to strike the cement wall. To stop crying, I sat down on the ground and covered my lips."Remember, Rigella, I'll hurt you again when Lara sees you. Now, get out!"I hurriedly stood up and left the comfort room after he yelled. As I drew nearer to Roxanne, I pulled a handkerchief from my pocket and wiped away my tears. When she noticed me, she scowled."Ella-"She was unfinished when I took my suitcase. I sobbed, my tears still streaming down my face."Let's get out of here, Roxy. Please, let's get out of here."I didn't respond to her alarmed question, "What happened?"Roxanne and I avoided the other exit for fear that Lara and Ivan might see us there. Was that still accurate? Was it proper of me to hold onto our union despite the fact that I knew there was no hope? More to come...I was in Roxanne's car in the parking lot with her. We had been here before, and even though it is getting late, we are staying put since I didn't want to tell her what happened and I was still in tears. I was merely his wife in the press, and he is correct. What prompted that, though? He continued to treat me the same way, even after seven years. Was he so repulsed by me that he was already harming me physically?Actually, I'm to blame. Even though I was just 18 and he was only 19, we got married right away after I told his parents that he had given me a baby. They were Lara throughout those times. the lady he adored. incredibly distressing. Even worse, it hurts.Roxanne glared at me and said, "Rigella, we're not leaving here until you tell me what happened."When she's serious, she uses my name when calling. I dried my tears and turned to face her. I'd say she was telling the truth. Because my parents were in the United States and my older brother didn't care about me, she was the only person I could rely on. Roxanne was the only person to be there for me; she is the only one. I snorted before I began.Ivan was earlier at the eatery as well. He dragged me into the relaxation area before hitting me. He physically hurt me. He is seeing Lara, and he asked me not to visit his girlfriend. I let out my confession. She struck the steering wheel and gave me a hard blink. I noticed sympathy in her eyes when she first awoke."Tell me, was that the reason your right cheek was red from his slap?" She demanded vehemently.I sobbed slowly as I nodded. I noticed Roxanne sighing and a tear in her left eye. She gave me a hug and massaged my back and hair. I started crying more because of what she had done. Thankfully, I still had one supporter. I wouldn't know what to do without Roxanne.I might prefer to simply end my life. Yet Ice, my child He would not let me go. I wished for him to keep his mother. I tried to terminate my life numerous times, but I was unable to because I kept thinking about him. It seemed as though my heart was being torn apart, and I could only assume that my son was crying because I was gone.My parents, Roxanne, Ice, and I were strong, and my strengths came from my parents. They give me the strength to continue living and enduring the suffering that Ivan inflicted."He's not worth your priceless tears, so please stop crying," Roxanne said in a voice that was calm and soothing like previously. Roxanne was invited to visit my house once we stopped sobbing.I couldn't stop since she assured me that I would remain in the condo initially. I also objected to seeing Ivan first. Aside from needing to rest, I was in discomfort. It's just much too much. I wanted to quit, but I was unable to. I adored Ivan, but I had the means to leave him whenever I pleased. but my son was missing. I didn't want him to grow up without a complete family because I had gone through it when my mother and I split up from my father due to her gender. Fortunately, they reconciled when I was a senior in high school. I wanted to provide Ice with a full family. Just don't allow him to, even though I felt every bit of the anguish. He was my only child, and I adored him. I contacted Ice's babysitter on the landline in Roxanne's condo when we got there since I couldn't help but worry about him.After a few more rings, his nanny finally responded. She responded from the other line, "Hello?"Before speaking, I sighed. That person was Rigella."Rigella, where were you?" I overheard Nanny groan. "Late hour. Ice searched for you. We are concerned for you.""I'm here at Roxanne's condo apartment first." I'm so biting my lip. I retorted, "I'm not going home right now.""Daughter, it would be best if you went home." She understood that Ivan had hurt me and that it might happen again."Ivan was already at home, and he's very angry because you didn't pick up Ice, and he picked up your son," she said with anxiety in her voice."But nanny, we've already spoken. I don't want to go home right now," I began to cry.Nanny let out an audible gasp before responding. "You also go home tomorrow, huh? You know, Ice, he won't go to school without seeing you, but he's fine if that's what you want."I hardly grinned. I said, "Yes, Nanny. I'll be home early tomorrow. Tell Ice I love him a lot, then read him a story before bed."She said, "All right, daughter, I'll take it down first, and I'll make dinner for your husband and son.""All right, Nanny. Goodbye."Roxanne asked me to assist her in cooking our meal after our conversation finished. After cooking, we had dinner right away. When she claimed earlier that crying made me hungry, I genuinely laughed. We proceeded to the living room after dinner to watch a romance film, exactly like we used to.We heard a knock on the door after a while. Since Roxanne was the one who offered to open the door, she got to her feet. I'm anxious because it's possible that's what it was. Because it appeared that the force of the rattling would break the door, it wasn't merely a knock.When Roxanne returned right away, I was taken aback and could see she was uneasy from the look on her face. She responded right away, as though she understood my expression.She groaned, "It's I-Ivan, the one outside," which made my heart pound.

Rigella's POVWeakly, "W-what?" I murmured."Ella, no matter what happens, don't come out, okay? Don't you ever come out..." She convinced me, even though there was a hint of worry on her face as she came over and sat down next to me.I slumped back on the sofa I was sitting on, feeling depressed. How did she find out I was at Roxanne's apartment? Nanny Lisa, did she tell him? Why was he here, too? Did I believe he had no regard for me?I was much more anxious since Ivan was still banging on the door.

Additionally, I believed that it would be embarrassing for the residents because they could be unhappy.Roxanne abruptly got up. She sternly told me, picking up her phone from the center table, "I'll call the security. Just don't come out," she said before getting up and moving a little bit away from me.I was carried off by the wind. My hands and knees began to shake immediately. I'm so afraid that I can't even admit it. I'm concerned about what Ivan might do to me if he approaches me.I heard Ivan yell from outside, "Rigella! Get out of there! Damn, you'll really love me!"My left eye began to tear up, and I noticed it. one following the other. I'm crying once more. Occasionally, I used to wonder when my tears would stop. When will the suffering stop? When will Ivan confess his love for me? But as soon as I heard what Roxanne had said while on the phone, those ideas immediately disappeared.I interrupted her as she was about to reply, "Yes... Make sure that man suffers, so he doesn't feel sorry for Ella. No, do you want me to break the law? Don't kill-!" She was about to say anything when I went up to her.I questioned, "Who were you talking to?"She gave me a serious look while sighing. She uttered "Mafia..." sparingly and in a stern voice.My mouth dropped, and my eyes widened. I sadly retorted, "A what? You asked my brother for help?""Ivan was making me anxious at that point." She blinked and tightly shut her eyes. "Ryan offered to help, so why would I refuse? You thought I believed in your excuse earlier; where did you get it from? No, I knew it when Ivan did that. Also, he must suffer all the anguish that he caused you," she questioned with an arched brow.What if they kill Ivan? I was so badly bit on the lower lip, and I also didn't want to lose Ice's father.I groaned and then said, "I'm going out.""Are you fucking crazy?" I noticed the masculinity in Roxanne's eyes as she held my arm. "Who knows what he'll do to you?" She repeated, "Just wait for Ryan's people to arrive; they will save that animal."My eyes were watering, and I shivered. "N-No... Call them once more. Please refrain from what you're doing. Ivan was my life, so I feel bad for you. When you keep saying that, it's as if you've killed me." I wailed.When Roxanne tugged at her hair, I noticed that she was sobbing. "What was it, Rigella?! That's right, oh! Don't be too much of a martyr, okay? Just get rid of that fucker! We're having a hard time pretending you're stupid!" She shouted something at me as I sat on the floor, crying, as if something had struck my heart.What was happening to me had an impact on her as well. What made life so difficult? Why can't I feel joy? even merely once? even for a split second?I had trouble saying, since I was crying, "I'm sorry, Roxy. I'm sorry, best friend."I went up to her and gave her a hug. She grabbed my arm and stopped me as I started to move toward the door. I slid my eyes shut when I saw her crying."N-No, you're not coming out. You're just here. You're just here!" She let go of my arm, and I wiped her tears away.I took a sip. "I'm... "I'm sorry, but I love him, I love Ivan, and I can't stand if something bad happens to him." What I was about to say was cut off by her.She stopped sobbing and gave me a serious look as I asked, "Even if you get hurt, was that so? Even if you get hurt again?"I slowly nodded. "Yes, even if I'm the one who gets hurt, just don't let him. I love him like that, Roxy. So please, let me out, please, best friend?"She quickly closed her eyes and sighed. "That shamelessness was your good fortune. You are willing to give your life for him because you love him so much. Just in case, he was unaware of that. Tsk! Oh, he may proceed. As if I can stop you there, leave now. Just give me a call as soon as something happens, okay? Be cautious."I grinned at her as she said this with concern. "Naturally, Roxanne. Okay, I'll leave now. Ivan is a very impatient person; you know that. I appreciate your care, best friend."I grinned and told her she should smile too: "I love you.""I love you too, best friend. Remember?" I gave her one final smile before heading out the door.Not like previously, I could just hear loud knocking. I was honestly afraid to open the door because I knew he would hurt me again. But even if I get harmed, it's okay; just stop him, please. My hand shook against the doorknob. As I twisted it and gently opened it, I tightly shut my eyes.Ivan was looking at me intently as I opened my eyes, gasping for oxygen and messing up his hair. In addition, I caught a whiff of alcohol in his scent. I started to tremble as I noticed the rage in his eyes.He shocked me by stretching out my arm, and I winced because of how tightly he was holding it. He pushed me away from Roxanne's apartment and said, "Let's go home."

Rigella's POVI was left with no choice but to groan and climb into the front seat when Ivan suddenly jumped into his car in the parking lot. I was a little taken aback when I walked in because he hadn't yelled at me or hit me, so I simply concentrated on the window. Maybe he'll slap me right away when I run into him later.

I don't want to because I'm sick of his abuse of me.He whispered in a frigid voice, "Rigella," and I was instantly afraid.I approached him gently and observed that he was simply leaning back in the seat, his eyes closed, and his arm resting on the steering wheel.I almost murmured the query, "A... What's a?"He raised his head and asked me sternly, "Why didn't you pick up Ice earlier?" while frowning.I gulped and kneeled before responding. "Ah, what? We arrived at Roxanne's mall late earlier." I bowed more as he let out a loud groan and slapped the brakes."What if something happened to your son? Would you truly put shopping over him? Thank goodness I arrived home early."I sighed, and my cheeks began to tear up. He was right; I ought to have left for home before I started crying. When anything awful happens to my child, I also find it difficult to forgive myself."Sorry, it won't happen again," the speaker said.My sentence was interrupted by him. He was clearly upset since he was breathing heavily."It really won't happen again! From now on, you're just at home! Take care of Ice and do your job there!"I still haven't responded to him. I was able to only cry. My error was thinking more highly of myself than my son. What if he passed away? Imagine if he vanished. I merely believe that my heart was rash with pain. I could only make out her cries and her slow breaths throughout our continued silence.For some reason, he continued to refuse to operate the vehicle."Your parents' anniversary was tomorrow; they have now relocated to the Philippines." I stopped screaming and wailing after hearing him say that they had expected us to attend their celebration. Because of what he said, I felt happy all of a sudden."Really?"He looked at me, and I could tell he was bored. "Tsk. Yes! Just say, 'Eh, I can.' Tomorrow will also include my parents. So you should correct your behavior tomorrow."They only know that we were content together. Yes, he was correct that our parents were aware of our happiness and the strength of our marriage, but they were seriously mistaken. I was astounded by what he said. He simply disregarded me and started the car, which he then drove off in after I simply nodded. I only paid attention to the window for the entire drive.My parents have returned, which makes me happy, but it also makes me sad because I know they will only stay for a short holiday before flying back to the United States.He exited the vehicle first when we arrived at our house. He made no effort to even open the door for me. I was simply blown into the air before exiting the vehicle.It was nine o'clock in the evening when I glanced at my wrist watch before entering the house. Except for the lamp shades, all of the lights were off when I walked inside the house.I first went to my son's room after climbing the stairs. I was relieved to see him sleeping soundly on his bed as I walked into his room. I walked over to him and grinned pitifully before sitting down on the edge of the bed. I gave her a forehead kiss after stroking her hair."Good night, son. Have a good night." Before I left the room, I spoke in a whisper to him.Ivan and I's room was the other room I visited. I discovered that the door was locked when I turned the knob. I merely sighed. It appears that I will once again spend the night in the guest room. I entered the guest room and promptly fell asleep. Today was a long and demanding day. I need to rest.Ivan was in his suit and neck tie, and I smiled as I dressed and styled my son. Ivan had already given me a white off-the-shoulder dress. I'm going to dress like this right now. I also put on my makeup early so we could leave right away. I also used concealer on my arm because the bruising was still visible there. It's a little challenging for me to fix my youngster because his attention was diverted by the toy robot.Ivan finished as well and was prepared to depart once I had done dressing and grooming him. We were traveling to my parents' mansion, my childhood home, and my old residence. Prior to our departure, I grabbed his arm before we left the house, causing him to slash my forehead. In order to speak, I coughed. So, I just wanted to say thank you for the dress. I smiled.He reprimanded me, saying, "It's not really from me. It's from Lara.""Thank you, and my girlfriend was kind, and she even gave you a dress." He then took my hand off his arm and grinned as he lifted Ice. My eyes started to tear up, but I restrained myself from crying.This outfit was made by Lara. I haven't actually met him, but I haven't spoken to him either. He was a well-known actor, as far as I knew.We entered the vehicle. Since kids were not permitted in the front seat, Ice and I sat in the back. It would be dark when we got to the mansion. Ivan made Ice, who was transfixed by the home. Before we entered the mansion, we were greeted by colorful LED lights.My eyes instantly scanned the room for my parents, but all I could see was Mom talking to her friends. When we got close to Mom, her eyes grew wide.He said enthusiastically, "Rigella, my daughter!" and kissed me on the face before hugging me.Despite the fact that Ivan merely grinned slightly at Mom, he did the same to my father and me, who were now grinning. Dad and Ivan's parents were eating pleasantly at the same table with other people when Mom and I arrived."Ricardo, your daughter and family were here!" Mom replied, causing Dad and the others at the table to turn to face us.I am now crying since I miss my parents so much. Dad quickly stood up and gave me a smiley hug. Even Ice and Ivan's parents, Mommy Jen and Tito Iverson, hugged me after he hugged me. If someone had stopped me, I would have simply sat down. I became startled when I recognized my brother, Ryan.He embraced me and uttered the solemn words, "Ella."To my utter amazement, I chose not to give him another hug. We weren't like that. He was apparently upset with me; he came that close.I embraced him and murmured, "B-brother Ryan."I could see Mom's smile when we sat down. Brother and I just had our first ever embrace, so perhaps that's why he's grinning. We couldn't stop talking while we were eating.I was astounded by the cuisine as Mommy Jen inquired with a smile, "How are you and Ivan, sister?"Ivan didn't appear to hear anything when I turned to look at him. He continued to tease Ice while eating seriously. When I noticed him wearing his ring, my eyes grew somewhat wider. He only ever wears his ring at family gatherings, where he always does. I still find it a little strange when I see Perhaps it's because I'm used to him not wearing that. I grinned and let out a sneeze before speaking."It's okay," I mumbled in response.I turned to face Brother Ryan when I noticed his sour smirk. He circled me while looking directly at me. He appeared to be dissatisfied with my response. I only sat down to eat. Ivan said farewell and left to use the restroom while I looked after Ice. Ivan had been around for a while, so I said goodbye as well and headed to the room first.I was anxious as I approached the counseling room; I'm not sure why, but my heart is thumping. I sighed as I approached the conference room because of what I saw. I could see it because the door was open. Lara and Ivan had been They had been Kissing. To stop myself from crying, I ran behind the wall and covered my lips. I'm crying once more. don't tears have a limited supply? I was usually in tears. When someone came up to me and gave me a hug, I was shocked.A man's voice said, "Shh... stay, Miss. He doesn't deserve your tears." I asked,"Si, who were you?" before turning to face him and walking away. He grinned at me and used his thumb to dab away my tears.He was kidding: "You're mean to me, Ella.""Don't you know me?"When I recognized who he was, I sighed and continued to stare at him, saying, "Seymour."