The viewpoint of Irene Nadine
Ryan Campbell grumbled and commented, “Then don’t go out by yourself. I went to the business. Do you want to eat with me at noon, or should I have it brought to you?”
“I get it; don’t worry.”
“You are my wife, shouldn’t I worry about you?”
“Don’t gabble.” I said impatiently, but in my heart, I muttered, to care about your Kathy.
I was alone at home all morning and went out around lunchtime. Ryan Campbell called as soon as I arrived at the restaurant to inquire about my condition, suggesting that we go to dinner together, and I didn’t stop until I knew I was already eating.
I’m not going to those messed-up banquets with him after what happened last night.
After eating my lunch leisurely, I believe I will still need to get a part-time work to supplement my income.
However, I haven’t found an appropriate one because the working hours are long and are easily spotted by Ryan Campbell, or it demands academic degrees. I was dazedly standing on a street corner when a woman patted my shoulder and asked, “Little girl, are you interested in part-time modeling?”
I was dazed, turned to face the woman, and she looks really good.
“Our part-time work will not interfere with your studies. You will come when you have time, if you don’t have time, you can not go, and the money can be settled immediately. See if you’re interested in learning more about it.”
Despite the exhilarating conditions, I paused cautiously. After all, I couldn’t believe such a nice matter had unexpectedly fallen on my head. If I was cheated, Ryan Campbell would probably chastise me for brainless.
“Aren’t there a lot of prerequisites to be a model?” I inquired cautiously.
“Why don’t we sit and talk at the other coffee shop, you can know it carefully in case you take me as a liar,” the woman remarked with a smile.
I wasn’t expecting to be questioned about my thoughts, and I was a little ashamed at the time. However, I strolled into the coffee shop with the woman because I needed a job.
The lady stated, “We primarily shoot magazine pages, which differ from the demands of ordinary runway models. I think you have outstanding appearance. You are lovely, and have a potential to be a model.”
Everything is in line with my ideal part-time job. It dosen’t require a set time schedule, don’t need my educational background, , and my compensation is paid only once. I don’t want to lose this opportunity. I concluded my question and also mentioned that I was married and pregnant. No problem, said the woman. Even if I have a large stomach, I can shoot it as long as I have time, because they mostly photograph models’ faces.
I gave it great thinking, and there was no problem before I consented to the woman’s invitation.
She let me go tomorrow and let me know how it goes.
I’m relieved to have figured out the part-time job, and I only feel confident in front of Ryan Campbell when I have money.
He has money, it is his business; I cannot indulge in a hypocritical life of pleasure by my fake identity, he will only kick me out when he is bored-some of me.
Ryan Campbell gets to and from work on time every day, which provides me time to “commit crimes.” Every day, as soon as he leaves home, I will go immediately.
Even if only one shooting is taken per day, it might earn hundreds of dollars.
I expected life to be easy all the time, but I didn’t expect to meet Nicole Stewart here.
Her lower abdomen is already showing signs of pregnancy, but I am still flat. I’m not sure what Jimmy Davis gave her each day, but her abdomen appears to be much larger than previously.
I had just finished a series of photographs when Nicole Stewart came. Nicole Stewart looked at me, and asked, slightly mockingly, “Changed careers?”
“Are you afraid that I would rob you of your job?” I asked, humbly looking at her.
“Oh, don’t flatter yourself. Can you rob jobs with me? You may only shoot these publications with your height!”
“Remember, you started with this step.”
Nicole Stewart scowled and was about to say something when Lee, the woman in charge, came over, the same woman who found me a few days before.
“How did the lovely lady arrive here today?” Lee smiled as she greeted her.
Nicole Stewart stated that “I’m pregnant . Come check if there is any job available.”
Lee responded with a smile, “I’m afraid we can’t fit you in here, and your facial features are not too delicate. Have you gained any weight recently? I’m sorry, but we don’t have any relevant jobs for you.”
This makes me so happy. First and foremost, I am not required to collaborate with Nicole Stewart. Second, Lee’s statements have slapped Nicole Stewart square in the face.
She looks down on our magazine model, but she turns to find jobs here, and now is rejected, I’m not sure what she will be in the mood for.
Nicole Stewart pretended to be unconcerned, “I just want to have a good time. Jimmy refused to let me come to work. When I was bored at home, I went to see it. How can your husband let you work, sister? Can you genuinely provide for your family? If you have any problems now that you are working so hard, come to me, I can still support you financially.”
“Coincidentally, I am also pregnant and bored to find something to do,” I added with a smile.
“Okay, Irene, you did fine today once you fixed your cosmetics. Return to rest with another group.”
I smiled at Nicole, “I’ll head over and get busy first, Sister Nicole. Tell Jimmy Davis that my life is lot happier today than it was with him.”
Ryan Campbell arrives at home on time every day and notices nothing strange about me. When I come home every day, I’m docile, assisting him with cooking and chores. This extreme difference gives him the impression that something is wrong.
“After being at home for so many days, don’t you want to go out and play?” Ryan Campbell remarked during supper.
“I don’t want to go alone, didn’t you not allow me to go out to run around?” I whispered as I ate.
“So, where do you want to play? I’m free. I can accompany you.”
“No, I don’t need you to accompany me,” I said as I shook my head.
“Are you so sensible?”
“You’re so busy at work, how can I cause you any more trouble?” I smiled.
“Since you’re my wife, what do you mean, “trouble”?” He purposefully said this because his instincts told him I wasn’t such a reasonable person.
“… a namely wife.”
Irene Nadine obviously adds every time he says anything like this, and Ryan Campbell has no idea how long it will take to change Irene Nadine’s opinion.
“Do you still want to see a movie? I’ll be available tomorrow afternoon.”
“Don’t!” I just refused, and the image of being kissed by him in the previous film flashed through my head.
I opted to kill him rather than go out with him after the last time.
He smiled , knowing exactly what I was thinking. He mocked and said, “Just to watch a movie. Why is your face so flushed?”
“I didn’t.”
“You’re pregnant with my babies. We have done everything couples should do, don’t be shy?”
“Shut up! Don’t say it again!”
Ryan Campbell smiled. “Since you are unable to go, I will practice playing piano with you at home tomorrow.”
I’d rather make money than practice piano right now, but the point of making money is to keep it hidden from him. Tomorrow afternoon, I have to stay at home.
The next day, I finished shooting in the morning, had lunch outside, and then headed home.
He just stated that he will return in the afternoon, but he did not specify what time. I was concerned about what he had noticed. I returned home after a while, but I didn’t see him return after a long wait. I waited till the evening, but I received his phone call: “I can’t go back to cook tonight; shall we eat together again, or should I order takeout?”
Hearing my response in this manner, my heart seemed to be suddenly whisked away by someone and became empty. “No, I went out to eat by myself, just wanted to eat the noodles downstairs,” I said.
“Then eat downstairs,.”
“… well.”
On the phone, I heard the sound of an ambulance. I’m not sure why I’m reminded of Kathy Clark, who was hurt some time ago. He first stated that he would be available in the afternoon, but he was unable to return. Is it due to Kathy Clark?
I put my phone away, cleaned up, and left.
I’m not sure why I became depressed. I didn’t want to go home after eating. I stood on the street, unsure of where to go.
“Di-” the car’s whistle stung my eardrum, and I took a step back, privately blaming myself. On such a large road, I didn’t get in the way. What did the driver horn to me?
Complaining in my heart, the car came to a stop in front of me, Philip Matthews asked, “Why are you here alone?”
I wasn’t expecting him, so I took a step back and lifted my feet to walk away.
Philip Matthews stepped out of the car, halted in front of me, and asked, “Who made Irene angry?”
“Please do not bother me.”
But he was unwavering. He got in my way no matter which way I went. He dropped his head and asked, “Did you have a disagreement with Ryan Campbell?”
“It’s none of your concern!”
“Why don’t you give a damn about me? I’m also your pal.”
“Who should hang out with people like you!”
“What kind of man am I? You don’t even know who I am, so don’t jump to conclusions.”
He was just ludicrous to me. I looked up at him and said angrily, “Get out of the way!”
Philip Matthews responded with a smile, “Where are you going so quickly? Are you looking for Ryan Campbell?”
When Philip Matthews asks, “Do you know where he is now and what he is doing?”
“Of course I know, he is my hubby?”
“Oh, little liar, can you still be here if you actually know?”
He led me to the side of the automobile, opened the door, and said, “Get in the car, and I’ll show you what he’s doing now, lest you be mislead.”
I attempted everything I could to get free from his grip, protested, and replied, “I’m concerned that you’re a liar! Allow me to go! Otherwise, I’ll contact the cops!”
Philip Matthews didn’t push me in either; he simply grasped my wrist and asked, “Do you think you’d still be safe and sound now if I really wanted to do anything to you?”
“Get in, you’ll thank me later, and see if your husband is so loyal to you.”