Pearl05:
When fools fall in love, there is nothing anyone can say or do for them to walk away frm danger. Next they will say that you are jealous of their relationship.

Weldon ma. Waiting for the update. Let's be having longer ones please.

Na so dem dey do o.

I will try my best dear

Yay, two episodes in one day. I'm too nice #wink#
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Episode 17
"Uhm Mel, what happened is that..i mean..what is happening here is." I said unable to keep a sentence together.
Honestly, Mel looks scary as hell right now.
There is no emotion on her face at all, how she does that I don't know.
I look at Mark for some help but he is looking at the floor like a child scared of his mother's beating.
Guess it's only me here.
"We.. Mel, Mark and I are seeing each other again." I said in a rush.
Mel still remains quiet and that scares me more.
"Mel, please say something" I said after sometime.
"Get out"
"Uh, what?"
"I said get out" She said looking at Mark.
"Okay" Mark didn't even look back as he ran out.
"How long as this been going on?"
Mel asks quietly.
"Two.. Two months"
"Two months? Two months Rose? And you didn't even tell me? I thought we are friends. You've been deceiving me for good two months Rose" Mel said angrily.
I feel so bad.
"I'm sorry Mel. It's just Mark thought you wouldn't approve"
She scoffs.
"I should have known he would be the one behind this. That coward."
"Did he do that to you?" She points at my head.
"Yes and no"
"What does that mean? Did he do it?"
"Yes but he didn't mean it."
"What do you mean by that?"
I sigh and explain everything to her.
"Honestly, it's not his fault"
"Stop deceiving yourself Rose, that guy is dangerous. If he could beat a guy up just for talking to you? What do you think he will do to a guy that comes close to hugging you? He will definitely kill him"
"He's just possessive about me. He does not want to lose me and anyway it's my fault that I just barged into the fight like that."
"Is that what he told you? I've met guys like him.. I'm a divorce lawyer remember? They try to control you with guilt"
"Mark is not like that. He loves me"
"I hate to break it to you Rose. That guy does not love you, he's deceiving you, even if he does, his anger has overshadowed his thinking. Guys like that are dangerous and he's like this to you because you are you"
"What do you mean by that?"
"You are too nice for your own good Rose. You trust people easily. I know you are desperate for someone to love and love you back but that psychopath is not the one for you"
"Shut up. Shut up"
I said angrily.
I start walking towards the door.
"Where are you going?"
"Somewhere I wouldn't have to listen to your nonsense"
I bang the door and head to Mark's house.
******************************************************
"I told you so" Mark says after taking a sip of champagne.
"I didn't think she would react that way"
"I figured she would. She's not a good friend"
"Why?"
"She doesn't want your happiness. She's happy with her longtime boyfriend or fiance not wanting you to have one. She does not care you about you"
"I think she was looking out for me. I think I should not have reacted so fast."
"This is why she's walking over you. You are too nice for your own good Rose"
I frown at that.
"This is the second time I'm hearing those words today. Mel said the same thing."
"Well, she's right, you are way too nice, and that's why I love you"
"Because I'm nice?"
"Yep. Are you sleeping over tonight?"
"I guess so." I said tiredly.
"We'll go check your head out tomorrow. Let's go sleep for now" He pulled me to his room.
Penshalom

Mark is a coward, ain't he? And Rose is…well...Rose is Rose.

Penshalom:

Na so dem dey do o.

I will try my best dear

Seriously, sisters when a man persuade you not to disclose your relationship to your family and friends then you must have a rethink.

Penshalom:
Yay, two episodes in one day. I'm too nice #wink#
Thank you for the comments and likes, especially the comments, they melt my heart.

Episode 17
"Uhm Mel, what happened is that..i mean..what is happening here is." I said unable to keep a sentence together.
Honestly, Mel looks scary as hell right now.
There is no emotion on her face at all, how she does that I don't know.
I look at Mark for some help but he is looking at the floor like a child scared of his mother's beating.
Guess it's only me here.
"We.. Mel, Mark and I are seeing each other again." I said in a rush.
Mel still remains quiet and that scares me more.
"Mel, please say something" I said after sometime.
"Get out"
"Uh, what?"
"I said get out" She said looking at Mark.
"Okay" Mark didn't even look back as he ran out.
"How long as this been going on?"
Mel asks quietly.
"Two.. Two months"
"Two months? Two months Rose? And you didn't even tell me? I thought we are friends. You've been deceiving me for good two months Rose" Mel said angrily.
I feel so bad.
"I'm sorry Mel. It's just Mark thought you wouldn't approve"
She scoffs.
"I should have known he would be the one behind this. That coward."
"Did he do that to you?" She points at my head.
"Yes and no"
"What does that mean? Did he do it?"
"Yes but he didn't mean it."
"What do you mean by that?"
I sigh and explain everything to her.
"Honestly, it's not his fault"
"Stop deceiving yourself Rose, that guy is dangerous. If he could beat a guy up just for talking to you? What do you think he will do to a guy that comes close to hugging you? He will definitely kill him"
"He's just possessive about me. He does not want to lose me and anyway it's my fault that I just barged into the fight like that."
"Is that what he told you? I've met guys like him.. I'm a divorce lawyer remember? They try to control you with guilt"
"Mark is not like that. He loves me"
"I hate to break it to you Rose. That guy does not love you, he's deceiving you, even if he does, his anger has overshadowed his thinking. Guys like that are dangerous and he's like this to you because you are you"
"What do you mean by that?"
"You are too nice for your own good Rose. You trust people easily. I know you are desperate for someone to love and love you back but that psychopath is not the one for you"
"Shut up. Shut up"
I said angrily.
I start walking towards the door.
"Where are you going?"
"Somewhere I wouldn't have to listen to your nonsense"
I bang the door and head to Mark's house.
******************************************************
"I told you so" Mark says after taking a sip of champagne.
"I didn't think she would react that way"
"I figured she would. She's not a good friend"
"Why?"
"She doesn't want your happiness. She's happy with her longtime boyfriend or fiance not wanting you to have one. She does not care you about you"
"I think she was looking out for me. I think I should not have reacted so fast."
"This is why she's walking over you. You are too nice for your own good Rose"
I frown at that.
"This is the second time I'm hearing those words today. Mel said the same thing."
"Well, she's right, you are way too nice, and that's why I love you"
"Because I'm nice?"
"Yep. Are you sleeping over tonight?"
"I guess so." I said tiredly.
"We'll go check your head out tomorrow. Let's go sleep for now" He pulled me to his room.
Penshalom

Mark is a coward, ain't he? And Rose is…well...Rose is Rose.

Rose is a big fool that's why I don't like over-nice girls

Penshalom, i will help u to complete dat sentence, rose is a fool nd an idiot. Ride on ma'am, following u bumper to bumper

Penshalom Weldon jare

Episode 18
I started living with Mark from that day on.
I later went to my apartment to pack some things I need and Mark got me the rest.
I haven't made up with Mel ever since that, she called me so many times and finally stopped.
I'm working in my office when I heard a knock.
"Come in" I said not looking up.
"Uh hi Rose"
I look up.
"Melissa"
"In the flesh" She said trying to light up the mood.
"Uh, sit down"
"Thank you"
An awkward silence.
"Uhm.. How have you been?"
"Good, good. How about you?"
"I'm good too."
"So, what's up?"
"Uh.. I came to apologize. I'm sorry for what I did the other day. I shouldn't have talked to you like that. I'm really sorry."
"This is not the first time you are apologizing Mel"
"I know but this is the last time I promise."
"You promised the last time too."
"I promise again. I was just looking out for you"
"I know but I'm no longer a kid Mel and I have my own life live. I can make decisions for myself."
"I understand now. I'm sorry"
"It's OK" I smile at her and she grins in return.
"Oh I missed you you idiot" She said jumping on me.
"I missed you too" I said hugging her back fiercely.
"Are you coming back?"
"I don't know yet but I'll definitely sleep over sometimes"
"I can't believe we are apart now"
"It's bound to happen sooner or later"
"And now it has happened. Anyway, you are happy right?"
"Yes"
"That's all that matters to me"
"It's your lunch break right? Let's hangout today. Please Rose?" She said batting her eyelids.
I laugh at that.
"Let's go"
We exit the office hand in hand.
******************************************************
"I'm so happy Melissa and I are friends again. It's like a burden is lifted from my heart"
"Hmm. She won't be bothering us again right?"
"I guess so"
"Good"
He goes back to working on his laptop.
"Mark can I ask you something?"
"Sure"
"Where is your family?"
His hands shake and he made them into a fist, I can see his muscles tense too.
"If you don't want to talk about it it's okay"
"I don't have a family" He said suddenly.
"What?"
"I grew up in an orphanage. I got adopted and I found my way till I became successful today."
"Where is the family that adopted you?"
"They are in England."
"They are still your family ain't they?"
"I don't have a family" He said angrily.
"Uhm okay. I don't have parents either but I have an Aunt who raised me."
He just nods his head.
I move close to him and wrap my hands around his shoulder.
We remain like that till he stood up and went to our room without saying a word.
Penshalom

I just wanted to give a little hint about their backgrounds.. more dramatic episodes coming up, wait for it!

This Rose of a lady sef.. I reserve my comment sha bt still following

Sure, we are waiting. Co-habiting with I'll tempered bf . Penshalom pls dash Rose a little sense nau. Even for that of 12 yrs old girl.

Hmmmm, impatiently waiting

Akinwale14:
Penshalom Weldon jare

Thank you jare

Wow lovely story this wat most ladies are facing

Rose just dey mumu day by day

EPISODE 19
"What's wrong with you Mark?" I remove his hands from thighs and pull my gown down for the third time today.
"Just checking you out."
He nuzzled my neck.
"I think you've had a little too much to drink." I pushed him back.
"I'm still sane Rose. I want this"
"We've talked about this. I'm not ready for this Mark besides we are getting married soon what's the rush?"
Mark and I have been dancing around this issue since the second day I moved to his house, he wants to take our relationship to the "next level" but me being an "old-fashioned girl" the idea does not really sit well with me.
"I think I will sleep in the guest room tonight" I said and move to the guest room, locking the door.
I was still sleeping until I heard the rattling of keys on my door and then it opened.
I see Mark entering and moved towards my bed.
When I looked into his eyes what I saw scared me, you can clearly see his determination, the lust in his eyes.
He got on the bed and he is reeking of alcohol.
"Mark please no" I pleaded trying to move back on the bed.
He just kept crawling towards me, I keep moving back till I moved to the headboard and there is no room to move again.
"Please Mark, Mark no"
I tried running to the door but he locked it already.
I'm trapped.
"Mark listen, you are really drunk, we will both regret it by morning" I said desperately trying to at least get him to listen to me.
But he has this evil look in his eyes.
He moved close to me and carried me and then threw me on the bed.
I am already crying seriously.
I try covering myself.
"Open up" He shouted and pried my hands apart before tearing the gown.
It's like he is extra strong now.
He is like an animal.
"Mark no, Mark no....."
He pulled his pants down.
I kept begging him but he didn't even budge.
He forced himself in and the pain I felt made me scream.
"No..." my voice trailed in the dark.
******************************************************
I could not sleep at all that night, no, that week.
I keep having the nightmares.
Mark apologized the next day and the rest of the week with roses, petals, dinners and his words.
He told me the alcohol messed with his head.
Sometimes I still feel the sore but I know it's all healed up.
Ever since that day I've been covering up my body.
Whenever a guy looks at me for too long I get so scared, the thing has been messing with my mind.
The worst thing is I can't tell anyone, I can't tell Mel because of the shame, I'd rather keep it to myself.
Maybe if I had agreed to it maybe that wouldn't have happened.
I blame myself for this.
Mark has stayed away from alcohol since then just to prove how sorry it is.
I forgave him as usual but I will never forget
We we will get married anyway, that gives me some sort of peace.
I just pray I eventually erase the memories of that night.
However that night is the first step to him breaking me.
Penshalom

Hmmmm dis last episode got me teary eyed nd emotional. Thumbs up penshalom, pls kip it flowing in

Rose which day u go get sense now,,can't u see that mark is a bad guy huh,na wa oo

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EPISODE 20
5 MONTHS LATER.
"So the wedding is not something big since we both don't have that much people to come"
"It's okay. At least you are getting married now. I can't believe you are getting married before me."
"Oh shut up. If it were up to Felix I'm sure y'all would have had two kids by now"
"Yeah yeah, I'm just taking my time."
"Well, Mark does not want to wait."
"Hmm anyway, are you prepared to lose the cookie?" Mel looks at me mischievously.
"Cookie? What cookie? Did I buy a cookie?"
I said with a confused look.
"Oh you are so dense. You know cookie, the thing that starts with the letter V.."
I got confused for a while before I got what she's saying.
"Oh that"
"Yes that. Aren't you excited?"
"Hmm" I said and take a sip out of my drink nervously.
"I know it's special to you. You've always been going on and on about how your special night will be and now it's almost happening. Aren't you scared?"
"Of course I am" I said.
If only you knew Mel, if only, I thought to myself.
"Ohhhhhh... I heard it's painful and sweet. You will tell me all about it won't you?"
"What? Definitely not"
"You are such a kill joy"
I don't want to dwell on the topic much because of the memories it brings.
"I wanna go check on the cake. Want to come?"
"Sure."
We both take our leave and enter my car, Mark got me one.
"Are you not feeling hot? Why did you cover yourself up so much? "
"I'm not feeling hot. Put on your seatbelt"
I start the car and drive out.
******************************************************
2 WEEKS LATER
"I can't believe you are married already." Mel said with tears in her eyes.
I roll my eyes at her.
"Stop being so dramatic. Felix, thank you for coming. Thank you for everything"
"Pfft, it's nothing. It's what you do for family" Felix replied.
"Family?"
"Melissa says you are sisters from heaven just from different parents"
Mel nods her head as if to confirm it.
"Melissa is like a sister to me too"
I heard a sniff.
"Come off it Mel"
"I can't help it. This is a dream come true. You look so beautiful in that gown."
"You've seen it on me millions of times already."
I roll my eyes.
"I just can't get enough of you. I love you Rose"
Mark interrupted us.
"Rose let's go. Hi Melissa, Felix"
"Hi Mark" Mel replied, Felix on the other hand just nods his head in greeting.
"Well, I'll see you around Mel" I hug her.
"Of course"
As we were leaving Mel shouted.
"Don't forget to give me the details later"
"In your dreams" I shout back.
"What details?" Mark asked me.
"Nothing important"
He took us to a 5 star hotel.
This place is really beautiful and Mark made the room extra beautiful.
The night was beautiful, sort of.
It just was not special.
It was not like I imagined it to be, how I wanted it to be.
Even though we are married I'm still scared of him touching me, it always reminds me of that night.
Penshalom

Two episodes left.... I really feel for Rose.
Hit the like option alright?

I feel for Rose too. See the tone Mark used to tell her "let's go" with no regards for her friends. No emotion at all. Just command.

she will soon learn

She will soon learn

Please I am addicted to this story. Don't end like GOT Season 7. I mean dont end it anytime soon. Oh Rose...

one thing i like about Penshalom is that he writes stories that are educative & u must learn one or two things from it.

Fellow readers True or False?

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Gabrendo:
Please I am addicted to this story. Don't end like GOT Season 7. I mean dont end it anytime soon. Oh Rose...

Lol, it will end one day now.
I appreciate it anyway

EPISODE 21
i only enjoyed my marriage for only two weeks before I actually got to know the real Mark.
I got snippets of who he is before but this one is worse.
It all started when he saw me talking to a waiter, he kept complaining that I talked to him too much and accused me of trying to seduce him.
We got into a pretty heated argument and that's when he slapped me twice outside the restaurant.
He left me there and went home by himself.
Later, he apologized for what he did and told me he got jealous.
The second time was due to Fred.
I didn't know what happened between him and Fred until recently.
Fred dropped me home because we stayed late at work and I didn't bring my car.
Immediately I entered the house I saw Mark.
He clapped his hands.
"So your lovers are even dropping you home now Huh?"
"That was Fred"
"And so what? Fred is not a man?"
"I don't have time for this Mark"
I decided to leave him but he pulled me back violently on the floor.
"What's wrong with you?"
"What's wrong with me? My wife is cheating on me and you are asking me what is wrong with me?" He slapped me hard and I actually saw stars.
He kicked me in my stomach a few times, I cried out, begging him but he wouldn't listen.
He left me there when he was done and drove out that night and did not return until morning.
I cried so much that night.
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"Babe I love the gown you are wearing. Mark is really spending so much on you."
Mel gushed on my gown.
"I know right" I said with the best smile although it's not real.
"Although the sunglass looks good on you but you are not in the sun right now"
"I know right" I said again.
Mel gave a confused look.
"I just don't want to take it off."
"Why?"
"I just don't want to"
Mel moved close and removed the sunglass.
She gasped as she saw my face and the sunglass fell from her hand.
"What happened to your eye?"
"I fell down the stairs at home" I said immediately.
"You don't have a staircase in your house"
"Right. The one in the office"
"Your office doesn't have that either"
"Oh.. The one in the mall?" I said like I asked a question.
"Rose what happened?"
Without me even knowing I burst into tears.
I tried to control myself but I couldn't.
"He's beating you, isn't he?"
I nod my head.
"Oh God"
"Why?"
"Many reasons.. Me cheating is one of the reasons he gives"
"Cheating? You aren't cheating on him, right?"
"No but he believes so. I can't talk to a guy, if a guy looks at me too much I'm in trouble. I... I…I don't know what to do Mel. "
I begin another round of tears.
******************************************************
Mel advised me to call the police but I just don't know if that's right.
I got home and hear loud music playing from inside I enter and see Mark with two girls, one is even grinding on him.
In anger I stopped the music and asked them to go out.
"What the f**K Rose? Why did you do that?" Mark yelled at me.
"Mark you brought sluts into our home not even one, two of them. Aren't you ashamed?"
"They are sluts yeah? At least everyone can see they are unlike you, hiding your whorish self behind your innocent face" He said looking at me disgustingly.
The two girls laugh at his statement.
The tears in my eyes wants to fall but I blink them away.
"Get out you both." I drag them out but I didn't even make it to the door before Mark angrily pushed me to the floor and dragged me on the floor into our room.
"Behave yourself Rose or else you will suffer."
He pulled me to the mirror.
"Look at that, look at how ugly you look. You think you are pretty? Huh? You think you are pretty?" He shouted in my ears.
"I married you because I pity you, you should be grateful for that and be an obedient little wife."
He pushed me to the floor, again.
"You disgust me" Then he kicked me in my stomach and left our room.
I cried throughout the night.
I married a beast.
Penshalom.

Oh, Rose... It's so sad...
Last episode coming through tomorrow.
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Question: Can domestic violence be eradicated?

[quote author=Penshalom post=59989285]EPISODE 21
i only enjoyed my marriage for only two weeks before I actually got to know the real Mark....really rose? u only enjoyed ur marriage for 2 weeks before u knw d real mark u re kidding right? u saw d sgin bt u don't wanna believe it....bt who am i to judge u i respect ur decision jst dont get ur self killed before u run like runnnnnn

This Rose Tire me D.I.E. I can't blame mark cause she kept making excuses for him free this guy you no agree now see your life

Rose matter don tire me,the girl is too mumu for my liking,,e just be like say mah enter Nairaland come smash her empty head mtchewww

No Mark is a beast. Can't wait for the final episode. Nice one Penshalom

EPISODE 22 (FINALE)
This continued for two years until I decided enough is enough.
I never once enjoyed sex with him, it was always by force.
They say there is no rape in marriage but I beg to differ, Mark has been raping me except for our first wedding night.
He stopped me from working when he learnt Fred told me about his violent past but it was already too late anyway, I already married him.
Mark always wants me at home and I must be home before he gets home.
He created this fear in me that I don't feel safe wherever I go, I always feel like he's watching me somewhere, somehow.
I became paranoid.
Whenever he gets home my heart pounds furiously because I don't know what he might say I've done again.
He hurt me not only physically but also emotionally, he hurt me with his words too.
I almost ran mad.
I became a very unkempt person.
I can't remember the last time I made my hair.
I don't even bother to dress up anymore, where am I dressing up to?
Who am I dressing up for?
He hurt me to the point that I don't like looking at myself in the mirror.
He made me feel like the ugliest person on earth.
I can't go out.
I even had to sneak to Melissa's wedding, I could not miss it for the world.
****************************************************
We don't have a child, Mark made sure of that.
Due to his constant beating I had many miscarriages and eventually he damaged my womb.
"I'm sorry ma'am, except a miracle happens. It is medically impossible for you to have child"
These are the exact words the doctor told me this morning.
Those words broke me.
Those words crushed my heart beyond repair.
Those words make made me sad, angry at world, angry at Mark and most especially, angry at myself but it gave me the determination to do what I have been nursing in my mind for a while.
Is falling in love a wrong thing?
Maybe if I hadn't fallen in love my life would not have been like this.
I lost my family when I was young and I just wanted someone that would fill up the void.
I thought fate will smile on me at least just once.
I desperately wanted a family.
I wanted something to call my own.
I wanted someone to love.
I wanted someone that loves me.
I just wanted a family!!!
Is that too much to ask? Is it too much to ask?
Someone please answer me.
If there is a God up there, answer me.
I cry bitterly with these thoughts running through my mind.
****************************************************
I pick up my phone and dial Mel's number.
She picked it up at the third ring.
"Rose are you okay? Is something wrong?" Rose asked worriedly.
"I'm fine."
"What happened? It's so late at night. It's 10pm Rose. "
"I just want to inform you that I might need a lawyer"
"A lawyer? Are you divorcing him?"
"No. Divorcing him will make another woman fall victim of him."
"What do you want to do then?"
"Don't worry Mel.. The police will soon call you."
"Oh my God Rose please don't do anything stupid..Rose"
I hang up just as I hear a car park.
Perfect timing.
I call 911.
"911 what's your emergency?"
"I'm calling because of a murder."
"Are you alright Ma'am?"
"Yes I'm fine."
"Who is dead?"
"My husband"
"Ma'am.."
I interrupted him and give him the address of my house and then I threw my phone on the fall and break it with my leg.
The living room door opened and then Mark steps in.
He sees me.
"Oh look it's my disgusting wife. You should at least put some bandage on your wounds..."
He was going on and on and I moved closer to him.
I stopped directly in front of him and smiled.
He didn't see it coming.
I was hiding the knife behind me.
I thrust it deep into his stomach, twice, and then I kissed him before he fell on the floor.
And that's when I heard the siren.
Few minutes later they burst inside my house with their guns.
"Hands up"
I raise it up with no argument.
Few seconds later another person ran in.
Mel.
With Felix behind her.
She saw Mark on the floor in a pool of blood before some paramedics carried him into an ambulance.
I honestly wish he wouldn't survive this.
A police man put my hands behind my back, handcuffing me.
Mel and I kept staring at each other, tears streaming down her face.
"………as anything you say will be used against you in the court of law"
The End.

Phew, it's done.
I almost cried when writing this.
Such a sad sad ending.. Mark broke her or is it love?
I hope some of y'all learned something.
ADVICE: If you are in a relationship and you are always walking on eggshells around him or in rare cases, her, be careful, quit it if possible.
If someone is abusing you, it's not always physical, abuse can come in form of words too, tell someone.
ASK FOR HELP.
Be PATIENT, take your time before you go into any relationship, don't let people push you into anything you don't want because at the end it will just be YOU.
And most of all PRAY before you go into that relationship, it's not everything that seem right before man is right before God.
SAY NO TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
HAPPY NEW MONTH
PENSHALOM

unhmmm if I don't comment even God will vex this story is really interesting and its a big lesson to all tanq