Chained: A Second Chance At Marriage

It's been almost a month since Hades and I have been married. Things haven't really changed between us, he still hates me, and he never fails to make me feel it. But I swallowed the pain away.

I won't give up on him. I won't give up on us.

"Mi hija," Auntie Helena spoke behind me as she walked inside the kitchen.

"Good morning, auntie," I greeted her happily.

"What are you doing here in the kitchen so early?" She asked, walking to my side.

"I'm cooking breakfast for Hades." I replied.

In the corner of my eyes I could see how her smile slowly faded. I know what will come next, and I just can't help but sigh deeply inside.

"Mi hija, you know Hades will just throw your food away." She shook her head, clearly distressed.

"Don't worry auntie, I won't give up on Hades. I know, eventually, he will learn to love me." I said, smiling sadly.

"I don't know what's wrong with that kid. In all my life of serving their family, I've never known someone so perfect like you. Not only are you beautiful, but you're also kind, and not to mention you're cooking is impeccable." She rubbed her temples, and I could only afford to smile at her.

I wonder if Auntie Helena will still see me the same way if she knew the truth of why Hades had to marry me.

I took a deep breath and rubbed my stomach when I felt a kick inside.

I also made some coffee for Harry. He always rejects the coffee I make for him so sometimes, I let auntie give it to him just so he can taste what I made, and interestingly enough, he always looked for the coffee I made ever since, though he doesn't know I was the one who made it.

Seeing Hades walk to the dining area through the clear glass door got me excited. I turned the stove off and quickly prepared everything.

Auntie brought some of the dishes with her while I brought the plate I had prepared for Hades.

The moment he saw me, his forehead creased, and his jaw clenched.

I brought the plate in front of him and greeted him happily. "Good morning. I cooked you some food. I know you have a long day to..."

"I told you I get sick with your food." He cut me off without even sparing me a glance.

He just looked at the food I made with disgust and I felt my heart sink once again hearing him say such hurtful words.

"Auntie, cook me another breakfast." He said, turning to auntie Helena.

"Mi hijo, Cassy here prepared this food for you, aren't you even gonna try it?" Auntie tried to defend me.

"I told you to not let her in the kitchen!"

I froze, my heart leaping. "It's not Auntie's fault, Hades. I was the one who cooked without her knowing. If you want I can cook you another one that you'll..."

[Bang!] He slapped the table hard with his hand as he stood up. I almost fell backward from shock, even auntie was shivering from how he was acting.

"Can't your measly little brain understand that I don't want to eat any of your food? Or is it that you're too dumb to understand such simple words?" He glared at me.

"But...I'm your wife. I want to..."

"Fuck Cassandra! Will you stop acting like this marriage will ever work!? I'm not happy and I'm never gonna be happy as long as I see your face and that fucking mistake you're carrying with you!"

He was about to turn his back on me but I hurriedly went after him and grabbed his hand that he instantly swatted away.

"Don't fucking touch me! You disgust me!" His face was black as he looked down at me as if I was some trash.

I felt my heart breaking, the tears were pooling in my eyes but I tried to hold it in, not wanting to let him see me cry since I know he hates it when I cry.

"Hades..." I called him, my voice breaking, "What do I have to do for you to love me?" I asked, begging him.

My chest hurts so much right now but despite the pain I still refuse to let go.

He looked at me intently, searching my gaze, before the corners of his lips slowly curled up as he said the most hurtful words I never thought he'd be able to say to me.

"Die. Just fucking die."

It was all he said without an ounce of remorse as he turned around and left.

I crashed to the floor and covered my face as tears continued streaming down uncontrollably.

I never thought marrying Hades would be like this. I want a family with him, a happy family, where we would laugh, tell stories to each other, but it seems...that will never happen.

"Mi hija..." Auntie Helen walked behind me and crouched down, rubbing my back in soft gentle motions.

"Stop crying Mi hija, Hades...I'm sure that boy doesn't mean what he said." She said, though I can tell those were just words meant to comfort me.

"Focus on your child. Too much stress will affect your health. You don't want your child to be sick, right?" She asked. I looked at her and nodded softly, hugging her.

"Shhh...don't let your emotions get to you. Everything will be fine." She whispered, caressing my hair.

I flinched when I felt a kick on my stomach. I smiled inwardly, feeling as if my child was agreeing with what Auntie said.

Okay baby, mommy will try harder. Mommy will try to be stronger. Daddy will eventually learn to love us. Mommy will make sure of it.