Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

"Agreed, I do want a big family," Alice said chokingly as she handed Freya ssalad. 'Aunt Freya, if you love children so much, why didn't you consider adoption, Aunt Freya?" Smiling bitterly, Freya said, "I had been taking medication and fertility shots for the last decade. My arms were bruised with needle marks to the extent that people thought I was a drug addict, and I had to be tested at a police station. Do you know how I lived the past decade, Ally? There were many times I almost died and suffered from depression. Most of my hair fell out, and what was left turned grey. Instead of looking like I'm in my forties, I looked more like a 60-year-old. How could I adopt a child in this state? If I hadn't found faith these past 2 years, I wouldn't have the mental strength I do now. I dare not try to take care of a child." Reaching out with cold, thin fingers, she grasped Alicia tightly.

"Never believe in a man's foolish promises! For the sake of his career, I accompanied him on tours, hid our marriage for 20 years, and had three miscarriages. He's a celebrity now. But what about me? I'm weary, barren, and rejected. We are still a legally wedded couple, but what have I gained in all of this? Isn't the only reason he didn't divorcewas that he was waiting for my death? If we divorce, he would have to split our assets. But he doesn't regardor our marriage. Instead, he goes out and about with his mistress. They even have a son! How can one believe love exists in this world? I gave him, a poor artist, the best 20 years of my life, and look where it got me? I'm alone and penniless! Men are more disgusting than you think they are. I wish I could just end it all for the both of us. But look at me...." Freya shook her trembling hands, then, chuckling bitterly, burst into tears. "All that is left is a poor, old body. Even if I did have a weapon, I wouldn't be able to hold it properly. Look at how glorious he is now, stacks of money, villas, cars, and beautiful women! I spent 20 years of my life helping him achieve all that, but I got nothing in return in the end! The only thing that is left forin this life is hatred, nothing else! I don't like children, he said; I want to focus on my career, he said; love trumps all, he said; it's better to have a double incand no kids..." Freya sneered with grief and anger.

"These were the lies he used to deceivewith. When he is no longer so popular, or when having children would no longer be a threat to his career, will he remember me, the woman who had invested her entire life in him? Will he understand why I can't carry a child to term? Will he feel sorry for me? No! He can't even bear to givea fraction of his millions. He promisedthe stars and moon when he needed me, but castaside when he had no more use for me. From the moment I knew he wanted children but I couldn't bear them, I should have realized he would treatlike this! But I was too naive! I believed that because we have gone through so much together in the past 20 years, even if he doesn't love me, he would at least be grateful! I am too foolish! When a man had finished using you, he would jus cast you aside! They are cruel and selfish!" The veins in Freya's hands popped. When she realized she had said too much, she quickly said, "Eat up, the food is getting cold! I'm just advising you not to get carried away with love. You've already been hurt once before, don't be fooled again. Few men would be willing to waste tagonizing as we have been. When you meet a good man, Ally, hold on to him, don't second guess! I had my chance, and look where I am now. It could be that I'm just now paying for my sins." "Take this man. Will he care forand wonder why I've aged so much? Does he feel sorry for makingtake so much medication? No, he only complained that I couldn't get pregnant. Did he reap what he sowed? No! He is living wealthy and happily with his mistress and their son! Thinking about it now, if he was responsible, he wouldn't have gottenpregnant so many times. I was blinded by love. I should have done what I thought was right and kept the baby and left him. Sometimes, women are easily swayed by men's charm. Now, I only find peace in my faith and prayers." "Ally, no man is worth a woman's sacrifice. Heed my words, you have to conquer a man, not surrender to him. It won't do you any good to give yourself to him entirely because a man is born selfish! It's not wrong to think of yourself as well! Of course you can't be overbearing for Men and women are different for a reason, they are born domineering! Someone said toonce she was domineering and it retaliated! I can't turn back time. There's nothing I can. do but hate. My life is coming to a messy end, I can do nothing except to keep on living a small, inconsequential life. I'm so lucky to have found you again and knowing my sister is well, I don't have any more regrets. My sister is luckier than I...." "She has chosen a good man!" At work later that day, Alicia was still deeply shocked by her aunt's words. Especially when she overheard talks of Sebastion's upcoming concert and how they loved his charm and his songs. It made her feel sick to the core! Before this, she had to admit, she felt the sabout him and thought that he was elegant, charming, and talented.

But now, she couldn't wait to tear him into pieces.

Although a romantic relationship can be more complicated than how an outsider perceives it, it was stilla 20- year-relationship. No matter how great the mistake was, he was a b*stard for not regarding their relationship for even a bit.

She thought of Frederick and how long they had been together. They did the intimate thing quite a few times as well, but no matter how wild things got, he made sure to take precautions, apart from that one or

En matter two particular occasions. Even when it was inconvenient, he would hold it in ng matter what! Suddenly, Alicia appreciated him even more. This alone, he was already the complete opposite of Sebastian!

If Sebastian had been responsible, her aunt wouldn't have had so many miscarriages in the past, and in the end, lead to her unable to bear children even with medication and IVF. How could he toss her aside just because he couldn't stand to face her any longer? That was a vile thing to do.

The more she compared, the more she thought Frederick to be exceptional. Alicia made up her mind to look for him again after work! Cheered up, Alicia texted Frederick a crying emoji.

She waited for a while, but he didn't reply that instant. She then sent another text that wrote. Please forgive me. I was wrong. Please letexplain." X