10:39

Prologue

At the Ramos House, 10:39pm

"Honey! I'm home," Anthony called out, yearning for a sweet reply from his beloved wife. But what he didn't expect was coming.

"Don't you dare call me honey! Where were you?" Jasmine held his collar tightly, while her other hand formed a fist, with her knuckles turning white.

Anthony's eyes widens, Jasmine wasn't this aggressive. They never usually have a fight because Jasmine's the one who calms them both down.

"I was at work!" Anthony defended himself, while letting go of his bag that made a big noise on ghe floor.

"Jesus Anthony! Why did you make such a big noise? Olivia's sleeping in there and she has her first day of school on Monday!" Jasmine complained as Anthony rolled his eyes.

"Don't you dare use that attitude on me! I know you weren't at work. Your work ended on 5:00 in the afternoon! It's 10:40pm now! You were supposed to get back here 5 hours ago!" Jasmine nagged as Anthony sighed, "My stupid boss made me work overtime.." Anthony said looking at his distresses wife who looks at him with her cold eyes that was once warm, the ones that usually melts his heart,bis gone.

"Really? You sure about that?," Jasmine sighed before she continued her scolding, "Anthony, it's Saturday." She said, as she raised her right eyebrow.

Anthony was beyond confused, he was oblivious. Jasmine said 'Saturday' like it was the easiest thing in the world. She said it like there was something about it. Was it inportant?

Saturday. Saturday. Saturday. What about Saturday?

"What about Saturday Jas?" Anthony crossed his arms, thinking he had won. There's nothing wrong with Saturdays.

Jasmine was shocked, did Anthony hit his head hard or what? How come he can't remember? What happened to the once love of her life? The man that married her, the man she ran away with from her family.

Jasmine softened her position, she slowly lowered her hand, releasing her confused husband's collar. She also relaxed her knuckles, that now looks like it is about to explode.

"Stop playing innocent Anthony. You know why I'm mad." Jasmine huffed with her last breath of anger. But Anthony still heard the venom in her voice. How cold it was.

Anthony hardened his arms, "I don't know the reason why you're mad. And you have no right to be!" Anthony screamed as Jasmine's eyes widens.

She wanted to fight him, but she was sure that Olivia had woken up. And she knew she wouldn't want her daughter to hear her mother screaming back st her father. She didn't want to ruin her child's childhood.

"Don't you dare scream out your lies! As much as I want to scream back I care about our daughter more than you do." Jasmine snapped back, earning a glare from Anthony who she took.

"Don't you start talking about how you love Olivia more than I. You don't know half of what's happening at work! You don't know how hard I work for the both of you! To keep you alive!" Anthony shouted, full of anger. Madness was bubbling up to the surface, and Anthony knew that was bad. Especially for him.

Jasmine may be sweet, but when they actually fight, Anthony's a dead man.

"And who's fault is that? Who's fault is it that they don't get to spend enough time with his family? Jesus Anthony! Sometimes Olivia even asks me what your name is!" Jasmine said, as Anthony looked at her with his shocked eyes. He was broken.

His own daughter, doesn't even remember his father's name. But he knew it was her fault. If he only didn't do it, everything would be fine. He would be here when it was 5:00. Jasmine would make cookies and Anthony and Olivia would devour them in minutes, leaving Jasmine to make another batch for herself.

This was truly all his fault.

"What? You suddenly feel guilty? What else is there to be guilty about huh Anthony?" Jasmine lured Anthony. She was so annoyed of Anthony constantly lying to her. What's worse is she also has to hide that she doesn't know that those were lies. She needed to act as if she believes every single lie that comes out of his lips. The lips that touched hers, her body. Yet, the lips that touched another woman that's neither her or Olivia.

Anthony cleared his throat, he was suddenly sweating like crazy.

"There's nothing else to be guilty about," Anthony said, seeming casual.

"You sure about that Anthony?" Jasmine straightened her lips, holding off her devious smile. She tightened her grip on her hips, making it seem like she's very stiff.

"Yes," Anthony said, sounding like he was on the verge to cry.

"Anthony just spit it out. It's better if you accept your mistakes, stop denying it." Jasmine says, trying to sound calm snd gentle, than angry and furious.

Anthony however, bursted. "What do you want me to say huh? I cheated on you!?" Anthony accidentally blurted out. Anthony closed his eyes shut, as if screwing them with bolts.

Jasmine wasn't shocked however. She knew the signs. He always came home late, he sometimes has lovebites on his neck, his lips look swollen and there's always lipstick and perfume on his clothes.

"Yes. For you to stop lying to me and Olivia." Jasmine said, sadness taking over her face.

Anthony stiffened, "Jas, I'm sorry,"

"It's too late," Jasmine paused.

"I want a divorce."