Crumbles Of A Marriage

Category: Creative Content | Tags(#): love , pain , Marriage , deceit , Short Story

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Published Jan. 20, 2025, 3:46 a.m. by Pearl Mave_rick

 Chapter One: Deception 

Sarah lay in bed, her husband Quame's s arms around her. But her mind was elsewhere. She was thinking about Ron, her ex-boyfriend. They had started seeing each other again.The night before, Sarah and Ron had been together. She remembered the way he touched her, the way he kissed her. She felt a thrill of excitement, but pushed the feeling away. She didn't want to think about Ron when she was with Quame.

"Good morning," Quame whispered in her ear.

"Good morning," Sarah replied, trying to sound cheerful.

As they got ready for the day, Sarah couldn't shake the feeling of guilt. She had been lying to Quame for years, telling him she was working late or going out with friends and girls trips when really she was spending time with Ron in his other house.

Quame seemed to sense that something was wrong. He kept looking at her, trying to get her attention. But Sarah just smiled and pretended everything was fine.What she didn't know was that Quame had secrets of his own. He had started seeing someone else, a woman who made him feel wanted and desired. A woman who would change everything they had built.

Chapter Two: Secrets And Lies

Sarah and Quame's marriage seemed perfect to outsiders, but the truth was far from it. Sarah's affair with Ron had been going on before she got married, and Quame had no idea. What Sarah didn't know was that Quame had started developing feelings for someone else in his law firm- his new assistant, Akua.

Akua was young, beautiful, and charming. She was also the same age as Sarah, which made Quame feel guilty for his attraction toward her. But he couldn't deny the way he felt. Akua was everything  Sarah wasn't - carefree, spontaneous, and passionate.

One evening, as Quame was leaving the office, he couldn't help but think of Akua. He pulled out his phone and dialed her number."Hey, Akua," he said, trying to sound casual. "I was wondering if you'd like to grab dinner with me tonight."  There was a pause on the other end of the line, and for a second, Quame worried that he had misread the situation. But then Akua spoke up."I'd love to," she said, her voice husky and confident.

Quame's heart skipped a beat as he hung up the call. He couldn't believe he was actually doing this - asking out his assistant, behind his wife's back. But he couldn't help himself. He was drawn to Akua in a way he hadn't felt in years.That night, Quame and Akua met at a quiet restaurant in the city. They talked, laughed and ate, sharing stories and getting to know each other aside workspace. Quame felt alive, like he had been sleepwalking through his marriage and was finally waking up.

As the night wore on, Quame found himself becoming more and more attracted to Akua. He couldn't believe how much he wanted her. And as they sat together, their legs touching under the table, Quame knew he was in trouble.He was falling for his assistant, and he had no idea how to stop it.

Meanwhile, Sarah was at home, oblivious to her husband's infidelity and the fact that they have no children, She was too busy thinking about Ron, her ex-boyfriend and Quame's close friend.  Quame trusted Ron implicitly, that he had no idea about their affair.As Sarah drifted off to sleep, she couldn't shake the feeling that something was off. She didn't know what it was, but she knew it couldn't be good.

Chapter Three: All The Romance

A year had passed since Quame's affair with Akua began. What started as a casual fling had blossomed into a full-blown romance. Akua had fallen deeply in love with Quame, and he had grown to care for her just as deeply.One evening, as they sat together on the beach, watching the sun set, Quame turned to Akua and confessed his feelings.

"I don't know what the future holds," he said, taking her hand in his. "But I do know that I want to spend it with you."Akua's eyes welled up with tears as she replied, "I want that too, Quame. I love you."

Meanwhile, Sarah had started to notice that something was amiss. Quame had been distant, preoccupied, and increasingly secretive. She was sure that he was hiding something from her, the trips, the late night work, sneaky calls, the urgent business meetings and the restaurant receipts she found the other day. Even though this was alarming it was the perfect opportunity to spend more time with her lover Ron.

Chapter Four:The Big Reveals

One day, while Quame was in the shower, Sarah snuck a peek at his phone. What she saw made her blood run cold. Messages from a  number saved, " My future " confessing love and sending pictures of gifts. Sarah's heart sank as she realized that Quame was cheating on her.

She confronted him, her anger and hurt boiling over in a moment of rage, she revealed her own secret: her affair with Ron.The revelation sparked a violent reaction from Quame. He attacked Ron, leaving him battered and bruised. The incident marked the beginning of the end of their marriage.The divorce process was long and arduous, but Quame's skills as a lawyer helped him navigate the complexities. Sarah was left reeling, her world shattered by the revelation of Quame's infidelity.

But the final blow came when Sarah discovered that Akua was pregnant with Quame's child. The news sent Sarah into a tailspin of anger and resentment, Knowing that Akua was a long time classmate from primary school.Within a month after  the divorce was finalized, Quame married Akua. Sarah seethed with rage, plotting her revenge.

Chapter Five: Final Ashes In It Wake

Sarah began to secretly sabotage their Quame's marriage, spreading wild rumors and causing tension between Quame and Akua. The stress took a toll on Akua's health, and she suffered a miscarriage.The loss of their child sent Akua into a deep depression. She became withdrawn and isolated, unable to cope with the pain. Quame tried to be supportive, but the strain on their marriage was evident.

As the months went by, Akua's health continued to decline. She suffered a series of strokes, leaving her paralyzed and confined in a wheelchair.The once vibrant and lively Akua was now a shadow of her former self, Akua died out of her predicament.Quame was consumed by grief and guilt, unable to forgive himself for the pain he had caused her and death.

In the end, it was Sarah's revenge that had led to Akua's downfall. But as Sarah looked on, a mixture of emotions swirling inside her, she realized that her actions had ultimately led to her own destruction. She kept asking God for forgiveness till this day .

The cycle of pain and revenge had consumed them all, leaving nothing but ashes in its wake.

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