Chapter 1
“ So did you like it Wandy?”
“ I mean, yeah it’s nice! The jewels compliment my glittered skin, I feel like a star in the moonlight Richard it’s perfect. Thank God”
“ God you say, I thought you would say my name instead of his my dear… you’re always so… anyway, I’m glad that you like it”
“ What do you mean anyway? Are you mad that I like God and you don-”
“Nobody said anything about me being mad honey please, I was just simply stating that I had noticed you, on multiple occasions say God a lot.”
“ Okay, Richard. Fine. May God bless you and me… right?”
W A N D A
( okay, twenty more minutes until we get home… keep your cool Wanda)
“ You’ve been awfully quiet Wanda, was it something I said?”
( There he goes again, acting as idiotic as ever)
“Nothing really Richard, it’s just that you always have to ruin the mood”
The car speeds up
“ Of course I do. Is there anything I can do to satisfy you? I buy you nice perfume, dresses. Hell, I just got this necklace for you and somehow it’s still not enough. Just say the word and whatever you want is yours; I give you the world but it’s like you want planets in one day.”
“ You asked me a simple question and I gave you a truthful answer Richard. God, you get mad at me for EVERY. SINGLE. THING. And it’s not that easy to just win me over with jewels and clothes; you’ve been missing the point that I’ve been trying to put through that pea-sized brain of yours for YEARS”
“ FINE ya wanna talk about truth? Then I’ll start. I’m sick and tired of you trying to push that religious crap on me every single Sunday when you know I don’t care. How are you pushing the motive of telling the truth when you can’t do the same?”
“Richard honey? What are you talking abou-”
“I’m not finished. You say that it’s a sin to lie but you’ve been doing it to me the whole time. My brain isn’t as PEA - SIZED as you think okay?”
R I C H A R D
(Now you’ve done it Richard. You know how she gets when she’s too quiet and you didn’t pack any medication in the car either, 5 more minutes until home)
“ Look Wanda… we’re both just tired from the auction that’s all, we’re letting our nerves get the best of us. Even with traffic, we’ll be home in 5 minutes”
“You know Richard I’ve been thinking about how the truth shall set me free…”
(Whatever you do… Please don’t leave me.)
“And, you’re right I haven’t been 100%. All of that is going to change right here, right now; I’m ready to give it up.
The shimmer on her skin disappears with the moonlight, and at the moment so did she
“ I’ve been spelling it out for years but you never seemed to notice a thing. Not the runny nose, mascara tears, smeared lipstick; especially not the strong cologne. Do you see where I’m going with this?”
“ No dear I don’t know what you’re talking about, why bother to spell out something for a man who’s clearly blinded by love? your love to be exact.”
“ You’re full of shit you know that? Don’t TELL ME that you love me, don’t PRETEND that whatever stunning gem or pearl is going to shut me up from telling you what we both knew from a LONG time ago. The cat’s been out that same bag you never dared to pay attention to, and now-”
“We’re here. Take your purse and let’s go. Are you hungry? Because I’m starving… they say that you’re not you when you’re hungry and I think they’re right Wandy”
Both car doors are slammed. Tension seeps into the house
“ Don’t worry my dear I’ll make your favorite, just wash that makeup off I like you better natural “
“Mhm.”
“What’s wrong now Wanda?
“Mhm.”
“ okay… I’ll give you some time for yourself then”
( I’m losing her.)
Minutes pass
W A N D A
( geez… my head is throbbing. Hopefully that damned fool finishes that food I need to get something in my stomach. Why is he so… so fucking annoying? God, I wish that man could do something else for once instead of just pushing me away like I’m irrelevant. I’M literally the brains here. And what does he do but smile and wave at these 5 hour parties that talk about business, money, and product ? Who’s the one who has to do all the fucking calculations and analyze the contract deals? Wanda why are you putting yourself through this? It’s been who knows how long and you just want him for the money at this point. Come on now we’ve known this, but is it worth your sanity? You’re not an ugly girl at all, nice 4c hair, big brown eyes, smooth brown skin . If I could date you, I truly would. So what’s a stunning goddess like you doing with a man like him? Is it because he has the advantages that you don’t..? Tsk. tsk. tsk.Wanda you’re better than this; I DID have a love for you Richard but now it’s fading and I know you realize that I can hear it in that hurt voice of yours now. You’ve always known but you never say anything my love, do I… possibly still want you? They say opposites attract but I don’t think I feel it anymore.Perplexion seems to be the problem I have. Okay breathe…WANDA. Go in there, and kill him. Just do it already, there's no other way to stop this! Richard you’re always on my mind and I can’t do this anymore with you, how the hell am I supposed to be in love with her and you at the same time?Jesus I can’t deal with this mental strain.. should I just kill myself? And how long does it take to make some fucking macaroni? Why am I so mad again? What was Richard even talking about in the car?Where the hell is my phone at I need to contact-)
Sudden knocking on the door
R I C H A R D
“Hey Wandy I just wanted to let you know that dinner’s ready and it’ll be cold if you don’t eat it soon my love”
(What the hell is she doing in there?)
“Okay Richard I’ll be out soon”
“Alright my love I’ll be in the room if you need me”
(Where are those syringes? It’s way past her medication time. Maybe then she'll be more affectionate with me again; but Richard… in all honesty what are you going to do with yourself once she’s gone? Money and power can only do so much for you. Should I just make her stay even though she doesn’t want to? Greed. I try to not let it control me, when it comes to her I just can’t picture being with anybody else but me. Richard what the hell are you saying get a hold of yourself! You’re NOT going to trap her, you’re not going to say or do anything to make her think that you’re crazy. What you need is sleep… but shit, wait, she needs her medication.)
He goes back into the kitchen
“WANDA- “
“Don’t touch me! I have a VERY loose mind right now… whatever you say to me will go out the other ear”
(This is what I get for not giving her the syringes in time)
“Wanda listen to me carefully, I’m calling your psychiatrist Rachel, (remember her?) to come and calm you down. I don’t want to risk hurting you by forcefully putting these syringes on your arms you know tha-“
“ SHUT UP! WHERE ARE THE KIDS RICHARD!? I’M NOT FUCKING STUPID YOU’RE HIDING SOMETHING FROM ME… AND WHERE THE HELL IS MY PHONE!?”
Richard proceeds to come closer to Wanda
W A N D A AND R I C H A R D.
“GET BACK! I WILL KILL YOU!”
“ Do you know why I originally fell in love with you Wanda..?”
“AND WHY THE HELL DO YOU KNOW HER NAME!? That’s MY secret not yours, Rachel is MINE”
“I fell in love with you because of multiple things really, but what had drawn me to you most was how bright that mind is… a little to clever for me. I don’t know how you figured it out though, the kids, and all. But will anyone ever believe you anyway? For all they know , you’re just a psycho off her meds. Who so desperately needs a recharge… it’s okay honey, I love you”
Unexpectedly, Wanda then takes the opportunity to stab him multiple times. Murder. Tears run down her face as her throat runs dry, hands are covered in Scarlett. Rachel was never called, help is not on the way. Rachel doesn’t know where the kids are, they’re probably dead. She knew something was up with Richard it wasn’t just her medication. What was in there anyway? And was Rachel really her psychiatrist or did Richard underhandedly pay her off to perscribe illegal drugs? Was Richard just as crazy? All of these thoughts running through her mind and Wanda musters up the energy to softly say:
“… I love you to… Richard…”
