On-Loved

On-LovedChapter1.Coming home daily was more of a necessity,there was nothing to look forward to–that is if you ignore the tongue lash and swift moving fists,today just like any other wasn't looking like an exception.Commuting from the "Daycare'n'Nurseries" directly to the house was easy-one of the reasons i chose working there in the first place-but there was no rush,walking the half-hour distance aside spending time at work was one of the rare privileges of peace i couldn't take for granted.Today's thought was a mix of "what had been" and "what could have been". A year ago today i happily signed doom,all smiles and veiled,taking countless snapshots that would for ever serve as a reminder. A year ago today,we got married."Danni was the perfect depiction of balance,an all-rounder,he could do anything–be anything as long as he showed interest. He was my ideal man and what was more he loved me;the same love

 Like every other weekends this particular one was no different, it readily came with the familiar weekend feeling.I must have overslept cause i couldn't find Danni in the bed or anywhere around the room,there was no reason to worry anyway he could be anywhere,and more than anything i was grateful for the moment alone.      I got off the bed,clutched my robe tightly to my chest and walked towards the window; it was 7:05am,the morning sun wasn't totally visible  yet but there was no denying the warm feeling it was giving off already and coupled with the view that greeted my face, i almost believed i had a perfect life.It's been four days since she moved in with us,from the looks of it she's adapting quickly, nothing else has changed–not the growing void between Danni and i,not the singular words and straight answers, not the silent hateful stares and obvious dislike,and certainly not the fact that he still&nb

   I woke up to a strange noise and careful feets,it was more like someone was quietly entering the bedroom, the reality that i could be in danger took away all trace of sleep from my eyes.I was still contemplating on either shouting or remaining still on the bed and pretend to still be fast asleep,i was yet to come to a conclusion when the figure came into view and turned on the lights."Danni,for heaven sake you scared life out of me, i must have fallen asleep while waiting for you to get back. Where have you been?" I realized my heart had been beating three times faster initially, i was out of breath and i  had to slow down while waiting for his answer. He turned towards the dresser,unbuttoning his still neat and ironed sleeves carefully, "sorry,you can go back to sleep" i checked the time it was already past 2a.m,i knew better than to annoy him further at this time but i wasn't going to settle for a one word apology foll

   DANNI couldn't concentrate, he'd been pacing back and forth in his office,he sank into the chair looking more frustrated than he'd been in the last few hours. The wrinkles on his forehead became even more visible, spreading out like tiny branches until they got lost in his hairline.     The meeting ended about an hour ago,he was barely even there. His thoughts were scattered all over the place and he couldn't seem to get a hold of himself. More than once a sigh had unconsciously escaped his lips,drawing the attention of everyone that was present. Thankfully the meeting finally ended and he was back at his office.  A small wooden plaque sat at the right corner of the large table with the inscriptions "Dan Eniola"  Admin. Head.    This wasn't the first time he'd lost control and used his fists on her. It was already becoming a habit,but this time he'd gone too far. Sh