OBLIVIOUS REDEMPTION

CHAPTER 46: Unleashed

But when I got intimate with her, I was offended by her eyes. They behaved as though they belonged to someone else. Someone watching, Looking out of the window at the clouds. At the street light on the road, Or a passerby in the mist in a hat.

I was exasperated because I didn't know what that look meant, I put it somewhere between indifference and despair.

Aaliyah fell asleep not long after her first time being intimate, the fact that I was her first made it special, made her special, made me feel special too, and I felt something I have never felt before.

I stared down at her resting in my arms, clutched up against me so closely, face covered in dried tears, and I felt weak.

I nuzzle into her hair and close my eyes, inhaling the sweet scent of jasmine. I should let her go, let her go, just let her go. Walk away now. Hang on to what's left of my sanity.
But as Aaliyah presses tighter to me in her deep sleep, I know I'm too far gone to stand a chance alone. I held her so close, and I fell asleep staring at her.

When I woke up the next morning, I knew immediately something was wrong. Even without looking, I knew. Aaliyah was gone, and the space she had left in the bed ached like a missing limb.

Her taste still teased my tongue, and her touch tipped my fingers. Her smile licked my lips, and her heart beat my own. So I tugged on her sheets, like it was a cape. She was a God damned enchantress and underneath, was everything I need.

I was having coffee when Aaliyah came in, she was wearing silky shorts today, She has never looked more beautiful than she does now, unadorned and honest, vulnerable yet invincible.

She was walking across the living room humming a soothing tune under her breath, her firm bum cheeks looking gorgeous as they moved in her soft, tight-fitting shorts.

A thrill ran right through me. She was radiant, and I was very conscious of how sexy she looked

I was flushed and felt intoxicated with the sound of her voice and the unaccustomed taste of candor. It muddled me like wine, or like a first breath of freedom.

"Good morning" she said, when she saw me

"You give me the kind of feelings people write novels about" I blurted out

"What?" She asked, with a puzzled look on her face

It took a moment for me to realize what I have said. And when my brian finally caught up, my mouth was still miles behind

"I meant to say, are you cheating?" I quickly asked, tying to hide my shame

"No, why would you think that" she replied

"Because you were out with a client, outside office premises, in a restaurant, on a Saturday evening. It sounds more like a date to me" I said

"You've got to be kidding me, you got some nerve" she started

"Whatever! This has to stop. No more going out without my permission" I cut her off

"What makes you think you can stop me?you're even lucky I don't bring anyone home, just like you always bring zarah and co. I think I should start doing the same" she said

"You will do no such thing, I will skin any bastard you bring in here alive" I retorted

"Why do you even care? I guess your undeniable hate for me is just to cover up a secret ache in your heart to have me all for yourself, shameless wolf" she said, with a sarcastic laugh

"You wish, keep deceiving yourself. For all I know, there is no difference between you and this cup I am holding. So valueless that I wouldn't care if it falls and breaks" I said

Unperturbed by the insult, Aaliyah grinned. And she starts walking away, waving it off with a light hearted smile

I heard the doorbell ring, and I went to get it. Wondering who it is at this hour, on a weekend.

When I opened the door, I came face to face with a police officer. He told me he was looking for Ammar, and I told him I was the one.

"Sir, you need to come to the station with me" he said

"Why so?" I asked, sarcastically

"Because a lady by the name Aaliyah launched a complaint early this morning at the station, she said she has been sexually assaulted by you" he replied, with a straight face

I felt those words, felt them like a kick to the stomach. Aaliyah sees my expression and laughs, a sound full of mockery. I saw her at the corner of my eye enjoying the show.

"Did she forget to mention that she is my wife?" I asked the officer, calmly

The officer was dumbfounded, he looked as if he was paralyzed for a moment

"No, she didn't" he finally answered, his cold frosty eyes going softer

"But I'm afraid you're still gonna have to come with me to the station to make a statement" he said

"Alright, let me get my wallet and my jacket" I said

I saw Aaliyah at the balcony looking at me as I made my way to the officer's car, with worry taking over her features. She looked like a princess, locked up in a castle, waiting to be rescued by her Prince Charming

She was worried about me, and I felt that. I felt it like a jolt of electricity to my heart. My heart flutters hopelessly by the thought of it and I couldn't stay mad at her for doing this to me

I was making my statement at the station when her call came in, and I was told that she has dropped the charges. I am free to go

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