Loving you was a mistake- Steve Johnson and Margaret Smith
"Loving You Was a Mistake" is a captivating tale of love, revenge, and redemption that follows the tumultuous journey of Margaret Smith and Steve Johnson. Forced into a contract marriage orchestrated by Steve out of a misguided belief that Margaret was involved with his sister's husband, Margaret finds herself bewildered by Steve's sudden animosity towards her. The narrative unfolds from their wedding day, where Steve's plan to enact revenge on Margaret begins. As Steve deliberately orchestrates circumstances to make Margaret fall for him, his initial intentions blur as he witnesses Margaret's genuine affection. However, his resolve wavers, and he decides to abandon her, only to realize his true feelings too late. Through a series of flashbacks, the story delves into the origins of the misunderstanding, unraveling the intricate web of deceit and betrayal that led to their strained relationship. As Steve comes to terms with his mistakes, he embarks on a quest to win back Margaret's trust and affection. The novel explores themes of fake love, revenge, drama, and forgiveness as Margaret grapples with the decision to forgive Steve or sever ties with him permanently. Ultimately, "Loving You Was a Mistake" is a poignant tale of love's power to overcome even the deepest wounds, leaving readers questioning whether love can truly conquer all.
Chapter 13 Anger Unleashed: The Brutal Consequences of Defiance
Steve's anger reached a boiling point, Margaret felt a surge of fear coursing through her veins, her heart hammering in her chest as she struggled to calm her racing thoughts. But as Steve dragged her towards the storeroom, Margaret's mind flashed back to the last time he had locked her away in darkness, the memory still fresh in her mind like an open wound.
With desperation clawing at her insides, Margaret pleaded with Steve to spare her from the same fate, her voice trembling with fear as she begged for mercy. But Steve's resolve remained unyielding, his grip on her wrist tightening with each passing moment as he dragged her towards their destination.
As they reached the storeroom, Margaret's heart sank, the dread of what awaited her settling like a heavy weight upon her shoulders. But even as Steve prepared to leave her alone in the darkness, Margaret refused to surrender to despair, her determination to survive burning bright within her.
With tears streaming down her face, Margaret reached out to Steve, her voice shaking with emotion as she pleaded for any other form of punishment, anything but the darkness that threatened to consume her. But Steve remained unmoved, his eyes cold and unfeeling as he brushed off her pleas with a callous disregard for her suffering.
But as Margaret clutched desperately at his leg, her fear and desperation laid bare for all to see, Steve's resolve began to waver, a flicker of doubt crossing his features as he stared down at her with a mixture of anger and uncertainty.
Steve's grip on Margaret's cheek tightened, she winced in pain, the pressure of his fingers digging into her skin like daggers. With a trembling voice, she pleaded once again, her fear palpable in the air around them.
"Please, Steve," she implored, her words coming out in a desperate whisper. "Don't lock me in the storeroom. I'll tell you the truth, I promise. Just don't lock me away."
But Steve's resolve remained unyielding, his anger simmering just beneath the surface as he dragged Margaret towards their room. With each step, her heart pounded in her chest, the weight of impending punishment bearing down on her like a crushing weight.
As they entered the room, Steve threw her onto the bed with a force that knocked the breath from her lungs. Margaret's eyes widened in fear as Steve loomed over her, his voice thundering in the confined space.
"Now, tell me the truth," he demanded, his tone cold and unforgiving. And as Margaret braced herself for the inevitable, she knew that the moment of reckoning had finally arrived. With a heavy heart and a sense of resignation, she prepared to lay bare the secrets that had haunted her for so long.
Margaret began to speak, Steve's demeanor grew increasingly menacing, his grip tightening on the cane he had retrieved from the wardrobe. With each word she uttered, his anger seemed to swell, his eyes ablaze with fury as he listened to her confession.
She spoke of her desire to uncover the truth behind their marriage, to understand why he harbored such intense hatred towards her. She recounted her confusion at his sudden possessiveness, his changing behavior in the presence of Robert. But even as she spoke, she knew that her words would only serve to stoke the flames of his rage.
And sure enough, as soon as she mentioned Robert's name, Steve lashed out with the cane, the harsh crack echoing through the room as it struck her skin. Margaret cried out in pain, her pleas falling on deaf ears as Steve continued to rain down blows upon her.
With each strike, Margaret felt her resolve weakening, the sting of the cane searing into her flesh like fire. But even as tears streamed down her face, she refused to back down, her determination to uncover the truth unwavering in the face of Steve's brutality.
But Steve's rage showed no signs of abating, his assault relentless as he unleashed his pent-up fury upon her. And when she had finally finished speaking, he delivered one final blow, the force of it knocking the breath from her lungs.
As he released her from his grip, Margaret crumpled to the ground, her body wracked with pain as she struggled to draw breath. But even in her agony, she knew that she could not give up, that she would continue to fight for her freedom no matter the cost.
With a final warning, Steve left her alone in the room, the echo of his footsteps fading into silence as she lay on the floor, battered and broken but still defiant in the face of his tyranny.