Hailey sat in front of the breakfast in the dining room, her palm on her cheek, she had prepared this delicious meal for him this morning.
But he didn't even take a glance at it before leaving for work, when she tried talking to him, he just ignored her.
"I'm trying my best to make things work," Hailey said with a frown.
The door opened and Faye entered with a what looked like a shopping bag
"Good morning dearie" Faye said with a huge smile and Hailey smiled back as she walked towards her.
"Morning Faye, why are you here so early?" Hailey asked and the smile on Faye's face drained.
"You sound like you don't want me here" Faye said as she walked towards the couch and sat on it.
"That's not what I said, I am just surprised Hardin let you come see me" Hailey said trying to explain.
"Ohhh, he doesn't even know I'm here and he doesn't need to know that, sit with me" Faye said and Hailey sat down.
"He did say not to talk to you" Hailey said again.
"Of course he said that, ignore him" Faye replied as she picked the shopping bag from the ground.
"This is a gift for you" she said and handed over the bag to Hailey who took it with a curious gaze.
She opened it and brought out a heel, a beautiful designer heel and Hailey stared at it in surprise
"You like it.. huh?" Faye said with a smile.
"It's very beautiful" Hailey said and Faye nodded
"I know, my designs are always beautiful" Faye said and Hailey chuckled.
No doubt the shoe is beautiful but she doesn't wear heels, they are uncomfortable and where would she wear them too when she isn't even allowed to leave the house but Faye doesn't have to know that.
"How are things with Hardin?" Faye asked.
"Not great, I made a meal for him and he didn't even glance at it" Hailey said, her eyes going to the food on the table and Faye followed her eyes.
"That jerk, Don't worry about him, he is like that but he would warm up to you eventually" Faye said and Hailey smiled.
"Eventually" Hailey muttered.
"Enough about Hardin, let's talk about something fun, I'm a fashion designer and there's the new design I am thinking of, wanna see?" Faye asked and Hailey nodded.
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Hailey sat on the couch as she watched television, Faye left about an hour ago and she has to say, she missed her already.
The house fell silent again immediately she left and Hailey was bored.
She checked her phone and it was almost 8am.
"Hardin would soon be back" Hailey muttered, he had prepared dinner for him even though she knew he wouldn't eat it.
She just wanted things to work well between them and maybe he would start allowing her to leave the house.
After a while Hardin entered the house and Hailey got up from the couch to welcome him but he didn't come alone, he came with the lady from before.
Hailey felt all her heart sinking into her stomach.
"Hi" Amelia said with a small smile and Hardin frowned at Hailey.
He had expected her to be in her room cause that's what she always does.
"Let's go to my study," Hardin said to Amelia, completely ignoring Hailey who blinked multiple times.
The dinner she cooked was again left untouched, Hailey bit her lips hard to calm her nerves as she slowly went to her room.
When she went upstairs, she kept turning and tossing around the bed unable to sleep.
The thought of Hardin and that woman filled her head and she was restless.
"As a wife, I can't just sit here and allow another woman to sway with my husband," Hailey muttered.
She got up from the bed and walked towards the study. She wanted to knock but she decided against it and just pushed the door open.
Amelia was sitting opposite Hardin across Hardin's study table, they turned their attention to her and Hailey smiled awkwardly.
"What are you doing?" Hardin asked with a frown.
"Don't be like that Hardin, hi, am Amelia, I had no idea you were Hardin's wife the last time I was here, sorry about that" Amelia said and Hailey blinked.
Ohh so she knows he is married.
"I'm Hailey" Hailey said and Amelia nodded.
"You should leave," Hardin said, referring to Hailey and Hailey frowned.
"Why should I leave? Do you think it's appropriate for you to have a woman in your study late at night?" Hailey asked with a frown.
"Hailey" Hardin warned.
"As a wife, I do not accept this behavior" Hailey added glaring at Amelia.
"I think there's a misunderstanding here, I'm Hardin's cousin" Amelia said and Hailey frowned.
"Oh wow, I am supposed to believe that," Hailey scoffed.
"I'm really serious, we are cousins" Amelia said with a light smile and Hailey blinked.
"For real?" Hailey asked and Hardin sighed massaging his forehead.
"Yes" Amelia confirmed and Hailey let out an awkward smile.
Damnit