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"There is only one happiness in this life and that is to be loved" - George sand

Aurora has always been the 'unattractive, unattainable' girl throughout her whole life. No man has ever approached her with the intention of courting her, rather they approached her to learn more about her best friend. She was better known as a 'DUFF'. But now with her best friend dead and a baby depending on her, she finds herself trapped in a loveless marriage that will test and strengthen her character. Like most 21st century women, she views herself as a feminist. One who doesn't believe in love. She views love as a Capitalist movement created to control unsuspecting minds while breaking their bank accounts. But she finds herself falling in love with a man. Not just any man, her friends boyfriend who also happens to be her husband.

Deep In The Mud

The following day came sooner than anticipated. It was the day l was going back to work after my long needed but non-authorised break. Stevenson didn't say anything at the time because of my relation to Hilden.

He was playing his cards too close to his chest. He kept the 'l am intimidated by Hilden' mask going on too long and l wasn't one to turn away free benefits whether they hurt my pride or not

I wasn't ready to face the office yet, with their unending gossip and judgemental eyes. I was glad that they didn't know that l was the one married to Hilden yet. But with the way things were unravelling, l didn't doubt that they would know soon enough

Stevenson had a vendetta against the Smith's and that included my daughter and l. And he and his family were ready to settle scores. I didn't belive it at first but after listening to the voice recording, l had no doubt that Hilden had been telling the truth all along

SEVENTY SIX