Marriage lies Ch 1

Marriage lies Ch 1

Marriage Lies 

Chapter

Third year of marriage, and my husband’s ex

the one he dated for eight freaking years

suddenly flaunts a milliondollar mansion on 

social media

And the caption? OMG, got the dream 

house! My dating game is strong!” 

I stared at the pic, the one of my husband 

swiping his card at the sales office, and 

dropped a ?in the comments

The next second, my phone rings. It’s Mark

yelling at me

I was just keeping a promise I made her back 

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when we were dating, buying her a starter 

home, okay? What’s with the snarky 

comment?” 

Seriously? You want me to be a total jerk 

who breaks his promises now?” 

That evening, the ex, Rainey, is back with

flashy post showing a hundredthousand- 

dollar renovation bill

I knew Mark must’ve sweettalked his way 

into gifting it to her

But honestly, I was so over it at this point

I was popping a Paxil when Mark got home

Yeah, the antidepressant

Ever since Rainey reentered the picture, this 

suffocating marriage had pushed me from 

totally normal to clinically depressed. 

Mark strides over, snatches my pills, and 

chucks them in the trash

You’re always popping pills the second I walk 

in the door! Can you please stop playing the 

victim act?” 

He pulls out a bouquet and practically throws 

it at my feet

Rainey wanted you to have them.” 

She said she wanted to get back at you for 

that comment, so I asked her how to do it 

and she was really generous and said it’s 

okay as long as you apologize. Says it’ll make 

her feel much better.” 

I just stared at the halfdead flowers on the 

table

If you got close enough, they kinda reeked of 

rot

Three days ago, Rainey posted these exact 

flowers, captioned: Yaaas, flowers and guys

living the dream this afternoon! ++ 

All those crummy memories came flooding 

back. I grabbed an apple and a paring knife

trying to distract myself

I don’t want anything from her. It’s all 

tainted.” 

Mark frowned, clearly annoyed

What, you’re too good for it now? She’s 

offering an olive branch! Is an apology gonna 

kill you?” 

I didn’t budge

Don’t get all high and mighty on me. You’re 

the one who messed up first! Rainey’s already 

trying to make peace!” 

Mark, now totally ticked off, kicked the table

He kicked it hard. The whole thing flipped

sending me sprawling

And wouldn’t you know it, the paring knife 

went straight into the palm of my hand

Blood gushed out. My white tee was instantly 

soaked crimson. I was shaking from the pain

Mark’s face went white

II’ll take you to the ER.” 

I didn’t argue. I followed him down to the 

garage

As soon as I slid into the car, I noticed the 

passenger seat

It was brand new, bright pink, and covered in 

Hello Kitty stuff

Mark’s car interior had always been allblack

super basic

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So, yeah, someone had gotten to him 

recently

You know I dated her for eight years, right

Well, I made her a promise: Whatever she 

asked for, I’d do it.” 

Mark glanced at me, warning me

She wanted a new car seat, so she got one

Big deal. You’re not gonna flip out about this

are you?” 

I just hunched over, buckled up

Nah. Pink’s cute.” 

Mark’s eyes flickered with surprise

You’re not gonna make me take it out?” 

Г 

I bit my lip

Back when Rainey was dropping little hints of 

herself everywhere, I’d rip them out of our 

lives

Now? I couldn’t care less

Just get me to the hospital, okay? My hand 

hurts like hell.” 

I said, trying to brush it off

Twenty minutes later, we were practically at 

the hospital when Mark’s phone rang

Hey, what’s up, Rainey?” 

I heard Rainey’s voice, all weepy. 

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Waaah, this mansion’s too big, I’m, like

totally freaked out being here alone.” 

Don’t worry,Mark said, his voice going all 

soft

Turn on the lights, okay? I’ll be there in 

twenty.” 

Mark floors it, and three minutes later, we’re 

screeching to a halt in front of the ER

I curled up in the seat, and suddenly, I was hit 

with a fullblown panic attack

I couldn’t breathe, I was sweating like crazy

my hands were shaking, my head was 

spinning

Mark.I grabbed his arm

Г 

I feel awful. Can you help me inside? I can’t 

walk.” 

Mark just turned to me, looking totally 

impatient

Oh, come on. You’re faking it! You’re never 

sick unless Rainey calls! Is she a friggin‘ 

knife, stabbing you from afar?” 

Mark wrenched open the passenger door

yanked me out of the car, and peeled out

leaving me there

I crouched there, the panic attack leaving me 

totally helpless

It was pouring rain, instantly soaking through 

my clothes and stinging the wound in my 

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I was pale, huddled on the concrete, watching 

the cars go by

Thank God, a kind woman saw me and helped 

me, or I don’t know what would’ve happened

Half an hour later, I’d finally calmed down

And that’s when I got the bomb dropped on 

  1. me

Ms. Jiang, you’re pregnant.” 

Can I get an abortion now?” 

Have to do it during the day.” 

Bandaged up, I went home and changed into 

dry clothes. Mark was just walking in

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He saw me on the bed and kicked at the 

chair

I told you to iron my suit! What’s wrong with 

you? You’re gonna throw another tantrum 

because I didn’t carry you into the hospital?” 

God, will you grow up?” 

Marriage lies

Marriage lies

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