That's what I thought but I know it, A single dire look of his is enough for my soul to give up on my body and I was left with no choice but to obey.

We remained like this, He, observing me and I was looking at the pill thinking whether I should take it or not. Accepting my defeat because the sensation of pain is too much, I took the pill and laid back and faced the wall and covered myself with the duvets and before I knew it, I fell asleep.

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It's been a week of our marriage and my resentment and disgust for him never cease,...