The Start

Geoff came home late that night. I pretended to be sleeping when he arrived. He lied down on bed immediately without even checking how I was. When I could hear his heavy breathes, I got up from bed and took a blanket from the wardrobe. I can't stand staying beside him, the man whom I thought really loves me is the same man who would hurt me so bad. Everything is a lie and I will be so stupid to believe him again. I have to wait for the right time for me to leave this place and if I'm lucky, have my revenge.

I woke up the next day with breakfast already set up on the coffee table next to the sofa where I slept. There is a fruit platter, bread, egg and bacon in different trays. No one would that this breakfast is only for two people. It seems like a meal for a big family. I could hear water running from the bathroom which I believe is Geoff. He is probably taking a shower now.

I got up from the sofa and went back to the bedroom. I have to prepare my clothes and take a shower to start my day. When I went out, Geoff is already done and is now sitting on the sofa with his bathrobe on. He smiled instantly when he saw me.

"Good morning, love. Why did you sleep in the sofa? Did I move a lot?"

"I couldn't sleep last night and I didn't want to bother you." I lied "Where is the food I asked from you last night?"

"Sorry, I had an emergency meeting. I really planned to buy it for you, I'm really sorry."

I wonder how this man can create a story so easily. It is very obvious that what he said is a lie but of course I have to be that wife he expects me to be, someone who would always trust and believe him.

"That's okay. I got food from the kitchen last night."

"I have a surprise for you." He said, still smiling. His smiles and all his gestures make me feel sick. "He got his wallet and handed me a card. "Since you don't work anymore, I asked Michael to make a extension credit card for you. You can buy anything you want from that card. You can now start shopping for our baby or order expensive bags and clothes for yourself. There is no limit for that one."

"Wow! Thank you so much honey. I will not feel bored anymore." I said pretending. If he really knows me, he would know that I don't like shopping that much and I don't like luxury goods. If he really cares for our baby, he wouldn't suggest to buy baby stuff this early, he would think of creating a room for the baby first.

"I knew you would love it." He said. "I prepared breakfast for you. You can call Nancy to eat with you. I have to go to the office early. I want to stay here with you but I can't. Sorry. I always leave you alone." He kissed my forehead and headed to the bedroom. Any woman would feel that he changed after knowing that I am pregnant. Actually, he became cold even before I got pregnant.

I started eating the food in front of me. Since I am pregnant, I have to make sure that I don't skip a meal and take my vitamins religiously. After 20 minutes, he went out from the bedroom and said good bye. He kissed me on the cheeks and promised to come home early tonight which I know is a lie.

The card he gave me would be very useful so I can earn money. I can use it to buy stuff that I could sell to others. I just have to make sure that I won't be spending too much so it won't be obvious. I'm thinking to go overseas but I also thought that Geoff would easily find out when I go. Using his connections, he would know my travel details easily so I have to stay in the country. I just have to searched where would be the best place for me to hide and give birth. I plan to bring Nancy with me which means I need money to pay her later. I have some savings but that is not enough. I am the wife of Liberty Group's president, I have to make use of that privilege. Thinking about my plan makes me smile and be proud of myself. Despite being in this position, I still have the optimism I really need at this moment.

I was startled when my phone rang. It's a call from Annie.

"Hello."

"How's my pregnant best doing? I miss you in the office. I'm not used to working without you here."

"I'm good. How's everything there? Is the advert campaign with the Liberty Group doing fine?"

"I think they are not that busy at the moment. I heard Liberty Group halted the project. It will start next month instead of this month so your team is just preparing all the documents for the project. I also heard they will be paying Pines Advertising more than usual so Mr. Smith is not worried about the delay in the project."

"That's nice to hear. Anyway, I have something to tell you. Can we be business partners?" I suddenly thought that selling products is not my thing since I'm not sociable. Annie, on the other has more friends and she can help me in my business.

"Are you crazy? Does being a wife of a businessman make you a business woman as well?"

"Since I'm unemployed, I thought it would be a good idea for me to sell something. And I should also earn money on my own without depending on my husband so much." I explained.

"What kind of business are you planning to do?" She asked.

"Buy and sell. I will buy some goods like clothes, bags or shoes then you will sell them online. Easy, right?"

"If it's easy, then why don't you do it yourself?"

"You know I'm not that sociable and I don't have a lot of friends."

"Okay, then. I actually want to have my own clothing store since I was young. I think it is not a bad idea. How much will I make if I help you?"

"50-50. Is that okay?"

"Call! I think that's fair enough. When will we start?" She said sounding excited.

"I will start buying today then I will bring them to your place after your work. Is that okay?"

"I will see you tonight then. Please don't come without food. See you!" And the call ended.

I took a shower immediately and asked Nancy to accompany me. I told her and Jefferey to keep everything as a secret. We went to a factory to buy shoes and clothes I can start selling. I made sure I didn't spend a lot so it won't make Geoff doubt about my spending. I'm sure he's so busy that he won't care about how much I spend but I still have to be careful.

As planned, I went to Annie's place to bring the stuff I bought. I hope everything will turn out as planned. I will do everything I can to make sure I am prepared enough to stand on my own and raise my baby without anyone's help. I will make sure Geoff will regret playing with my feelings.