Chapter 14 % I used to think that my marriage with Jason was going to be the ultimate expression of love , not some business deal or a tie of convenience .
But as we were together , I felt more like a puppet controlled , living without any dignity Jason liked me in white dresses , so thats what I wore , even though I preferred simple jeans .
He wanted me to have long hair , so I kept it long , even though I hated the feeling of having hot , stuffy hair in the summer .
Hed say it was for my good , that he was doing it to make me better .
But really , all my preferences and desires were buried just to keep him happy is the emotional abuse .

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And then there was Whenever we argued , Jason wouldnt engage .
Instead , hed give me the silent treatment , ignoring my calls and messages for days , leaving me in a pit of anxiety and uncertainty I felt like a little kid , begging for forgiveness for something I hadnt even done .
And the worst part was , he enjoyed the feeling of superiority .
He liked to torment me in bed , too … There was a strange , almost perverse need for control , like I was just a toy for him to manipulate , to use however he wanted .
He never cared about how I felt only about his own desires ! I used to think this was love .
I convinced myself that his need to control was because he loved me too much , that his emotional manipulation was just disappointment , that his silent treatment was to protect me , and that his abuse in bed was because he couldnt help himself .
After all , his feelings run so deep.2 I was so naïve .
I was a fool , a complete fool Chase , on the other hand , is different .
He respects my thoughts , supports my dreams , and gives me enough space to be me He never pressures me into doing things I dont want to do … Instead , he always asks gently , What do you want to do ? Lets do it together .
He remembers what I like to eat and what i don t When Im down , he finds ways to make me smile .
When Im sick , he stays by my side , making porridge , feeding me medicine , and making sure Im comfortable When Im upset , he stays with me , telling me jokes , and cheering me up until Im laughing again .
Hes the one who patiently listens when I have an emotional breakdown , comforting me until I stop crying .
Chase makes me realize that true happiness isnt about being confined its about having the freedom to fly .
The next few days , we went to the Maldives .
The sun , the beach , the waves everything was perfect ! Chase was wearing beach shorts , showing off his strong calves .
! Honestly , he looked so sexy that I couldnt take my eyes off him .
We walked hand in hand along the beach , him occasionally bending down to kiss my forehead , making everything feel so right .
We went scuba diving , marveling at the colorful fish swimming around us , and then tried surfing , feeling the rush of the waves and the thrill of speed Later , we lounged on the beach chairs , soaking up the sun and sipping coconut juice , enjoying the rare tranquility .
Every evening , wed sit on the hotel balcony , gazing at the stars , and talking about our feelings .
Hed gently hold me , whispering sweat words in my ear that made me feel like a spoiled little princess .
I snapped a ton of photos , capturing all of our sweet moments .
Chase took plenty of pictures of me too , saying I was the most beautiful woman hed ever seen .
!! I picked a few and posted them on my social media , with the caption : ( Enjoying the best time with the man I love the most ] Of course , the comment section blew up .
There were the usual well wishes , some envy , and , naturally , a few sarcastic remarks .
But one comment stood out it was from Jasons friend %