Substitute Wife

Chapter-20

Author's pov

Standing at one corner of this huge hall room Maryam was staring at the Dubai crown prince and his wife continuously. She couldn't control herself from admiring such a lovely couple.

A few moments ago Maryam came to the Crown Prince's palace to attend his birthday party. Of course, she came here with Yardan and the kids. After coming here she was in awe seeing the palace. From dazzling lights to the gold plated marble floors Maryam was mesmerised and astonished after seeing this palace. She was not only mesmerized by the palace but also by the crown prince.

She heard from Yardan that the crown prince is Yardan's college friend. Though he and Yardan are the same age, the crown prince looks young, handsome and charming. For a few seconds, Maryam felt like she was seeing any prince from the fairy tales.

Diverting her gaze from the crown prince she looked at Yardan and found a tall, fat, old and not so handsome man. He looks older than his actual age because of his white hair and wrinkled face. Whenever she stands beside him she feels like she is standing beside her uncle or any fatherly figure.

No, she isn't complaining about his appearance because she believes that everyone is wonderful in their own way. She wouldn't have any problem if he had a desirable personality. She wouldn't have any problem if he learned to respect her at least. But, Alas!

" Not all women are lucky," Maryam thought with a heavy heart looking at the crown prince's wife.

Maryam was lost in her thoughts when she felt a presence behind her. She turned behind and encountered a  woman looking at her. Looking at the woman's clothes & appearance Maryam realized that she is not a native here.

" Mrs Shamsi," the woman said and Maryam was startled by the voice. It was the same voice she heard yesterday when she called Yardan.

Maryam blinked her eyes confusingly while the woman introduced herself," Myself Venessa Frost, Mr Shamsi's business partner as well as a friend."

" Oh! Maryam," Maryam introduced herself giving Venessa a suspicious look.

Maryam's subconscious screamed inside her head," So, Yardan is having an affair with this bitch!!"

" I wonder what she saw in Yardan to have an affair with him!!" Maryam mumbled rolling her eyes.

Her subconscious mocked," Maybe she felt his bloated belly sexy!!"

" Maybe she felt his money sexier than him and that's why she is after my husband," Maryam whispered sighing and her heart crumbled inside her chest.

Seeing Maryam absent-minded Venessa asked curiously, " Did you say something?"

Maryam nodded her head in the negative and opened her mouth to say something but a man interrupted them. Standing beside Venessa the man wrapped his hand around her waist. Both of them shared a smiling look and diverted their eyes at Maryam.

" Nice to meet you, Mrs Shamsi. I am Ryan Frost, Venessa's husband & Mr Shamsi's business partner as well as a friend. We heard a lot about you from Mr Shamsi," the man said in one go making Maryam confused yet surprised.

Then, Venessa said chuckling," Yesterday, Yardan was praising you a lot. The way you take care of the kids..............."

Vanessa continued her bubbling while Maryam was only thinking about Yardan. He praised her!! Is it even possible or she is hearing wrong? She wondered if he can praise her in front of other people then why did he act like a jerk to her in private? Maryam felt a burden was removed from her chest after knowing that Venessa is married.