Present Day
Pam
I stood at the foot of the king-size bed I shared with Ethan. It had only been ten years since we bought the bed, but I remembered that day like it was yesterday; it was a beautiful summer morning when we were still happily in love and wanted to spend the rest of our lives together.
A cool breeze moved the white curtains, making me shiver. I watched him sleep. His chest rising and falling as he dreamed peacefully. It was a stark contrast to my emotions; anger, hate, fury, contempt. The list went on.
Ghostly children’s laughter echoed around the room as I recalled our three kids sneaking into our bedroom and climbing under the comforter to snuggle with us. Those were the best times of my life—when things were good and my life was perfect.
But nothing stayed perfect, no matter how hard I tried.
I could never understand how anyone could hurt the person they loved. How was it possible to go from loving someone so deeply to hating them with every fiber of your being? I understood that now, but it came at a cost to me. A cost that almost ended my life.
My breath hitched as I blinked, a tear slipping down my cheek. My veins heated as I squeezed the hilt of the sharp knife; my hand pained. My chest ached as the love that used to live there had dissolved by betrayal, leaving behind a hole. We used to be so happy together and shared many wonderful memories. I loved him so much and would’ve done anything for him. Now… there was nothing but an emptiness that could never be replaced or filled no matter what he said or did.
Now… there was only one way… till death do us part.
I stared down at him as I considered my options.
Should I stab him in his chest or neck first?
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