Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 22

Chasing Light Through Darkness By Caleb Snow 22 Summary

 

In Chapter 2 of “Chasing Light Through Darkness,” Javier desperately tries to explain himself to Milena, who is cold and unforgiving, accusing another woman of drugging him to get close to him. The narrator, Saina, realizes that Milena was the one who drugged Javier, which shocks and confuses her. Javier then angrily confronts Saina, accusing her of deceit, while Milena lashes out with venomous insults, calling Saina a disgrace and warning her to stay away from Javier.

 

The tension escalates when Saina, overwhelmed by humiliation, slaps Milena, provoking a furious reaction. Javier intervenes but soon turns on Saina, slapping her hard and reminding her that their marriage is merely a business arrangement. Milena encourages Javier to hit Saina again, and despite a moment of hesitation, he complies, delivering two more blows that leave Saina injured and dizzy.

 

Javier then orders his men to fill the room with adult toys, throwing them at Saina in a humiliating and relentless assault. As Javier leaves to answer a phone call, Milena cruelly reveals to Saina that she was the one who drugged Javier and mocks Saina’s position as an adopted daughter who will never surpass her. Saina lies helpless, overwhelmed by pain and darkness, while outside the door, Javier speaks tenderly to Milena, calling her “my wife” with warmth and devotion, deepening Saina’s sense of betrayal and despair.

 

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Chapter 2

“Milena, please, just hear me out. This isn’t what it looks like—I don’t even know how it happened,” Javier pleaded, his voice desperate. But Milena cut him off sharply, her eyes cold and unforgiving as they bore into me.

“Don’t worry, I’m not angry with you this time,” she said, her tone biting but calm. “It’s that filthy woman who drugged you. She’s disgusting. She wanted Javier so badly that she resorted to trickery just to sleep with him.”

A sudden realization hit me—so she was the one who had drugged Javier. My mind reeled with shock and confusion.

Javier’s gaze shifted to me, his expression darkening with anger. “Saina, how could you do this? Seriously, what’s wrong with you?” he demanded, clearly convinced that my earlier resistance had been a ploy to make the situation seem more believable.

“I didn’t—” I started to protest, but before I could finish my words, Milena lunged forward, screaming, “You bitch! Can’t you live without a man?”

Her voice was sharp, venomous. “You’re a disgrace to women everywhere. I’ve been more than patient with you, but you never listen. Didn’t I warn you? Stay away from my man!”

Javier stepped between us, trying to hold her back, his hands firm but gentle. “Milena, please, let me handle this. Don’t lose your temper. If you hit her, you’ll only hurt yourself. Trust me, I’ll take care of it.”

Humiliation surged through me like a burning flame, scorching every inch of my pride. I couldn’t stand it any longer. Without thinking, I stepped forward and delivered a sharp slap across Milena’s cheek.

“Miss Sanders,” I said coldly, my voice steady despite the turmoil inside, “have some self-respect. No matter how much he loves you, you’re still the other woman here. You don’t get to storm into my home and act like you own the place.”

Milena’s scream was filled with rage as she gritted her teeth, but Javier’s strong arms held her back, preventing her from retaliating.

Her face contorted with fury. “Let’s break up, Javier. You let that bitch hit me!”

Fear flashed in his eyes—he was terrified of losing her. Then, without warning, he turned and slapped me so hard that I stumbled and fell to the floor.

“Saina, you’ve crossed the line,” he snarled.

“You need to learn your place,” he continued coldly. “This marriage is just a business arrangement. I’m still giving you the title of Mrs. Gayle, so you should be grateful and stay in your lane.”

I let out a bitter laugh. “Mrs. Gayle? You’re humiliating me.”

Milena’s voice cut through the tension like a knife. “Hit her again. Twice. Or I’ll do it myself.”

Javier, a man who rarely took orders from anyone, obeyed immediately. For a brief moment, hesitation flickered in his eyes, but then he struck me twice more.

Blood trickled from the corner of my mouth, and my head spun dizzily.

Then, with an icy tone, he commanded his men, “Fill this room with adult toys—right now.”

His men moved quickly, hauling boxes into the room and throwing the toys at me like weapons. Each impact left angry red marks on my skin, the blows relentless and heavy, like a storm I couldn’t escape.

Above the chaos, Javier’s cold voice rang out. “This should keep you occupied for a lifetime. Stop using dirty tricks to make me sleep with you. Remember, we’re only married in name.”

Suddenly, his phone rang, and he walked out to answer it, leaving me lying on the floor, surrounded by humiliating piles of adult toys, too weak to even move.

As my vision blurred, I heard Milena’s smug voice piercing the silence. “Let me tell you something, Saina. It was me who drugged him. You’re just an adopted daughter—you’ll never beat me.”

She laughed cruelly as she snapped photos of the room filled with the toys, her eyes gleaming with pride and triumph.

I couldn’t open my eyes. Not even lift my hands. My entire body felt heavy, trapped in a suffocating darkness.

Outside the door, I could hear Javier and Milena in the next room. His voice was soft and tender as he spoke to her, treating her like the most precious person in the world.

In their intimate embrace, I could hear him whisper “my wife” over and over again, his tone filled with warmth and devotion.

The harsh reality of betrayal collided violently with the flood of memories rushing through me. Countless dark nights had passed since he had ever treated me with such gentleness and love.

Conclusion

 

The weight of betrayal and humiliation settled heavily in the room, leaving Saina shattered yet strangely awake to the painful truths laid bare before her. The cruel dynamics of love twisted with power and deceit had stripped away any illusions she once held, revealing a landscape where loyalty was a fragile and contested prize. Despite the physical and emotional blows, a quiet resilience began to stir within her, a flicker of strength that refused to be extinguished by Javier’s harsh words or Milena’s venomous triumph.

 

In this moment of darkness, the stark contrast between Javier’s tender whispers to Milena and his brutal treatment of Saina underscored the devastating chasm that had grown between them. The chapter closes not with resolution, but with the raw ache of a fractured heart and the painful recognition of a love that had become a battleground. Saina’s journey through this storm of emotions is just beginning, hinting at the complex path she must navigate to reclaim her sense of self amid the shadows cast by those she once trusted.

 

What to Expect in Next Chapter?

 

The next chapter promises to delve deeper into the tangled web of betrayal and power struggles that have just erupted. Saina’s world has been shattered, and the emotional and physical scars she’s endured will inevitably fuel a fierce determination within her. As she grapples with the humiliation and heartbreak inflicted by Javier and Milena, readers can expect to witness a complex evolution of her character—one that navigates the fine line between vulnerability and strength.

 

Tensions between the three will only intensify, with alliances and motives becoming increasingly blurred. The fragile balance of this toxic triangle threatens to unravel further, stirring conflicts that could redefine their relationships forever. Amidst the turmoil, secrets and truths long buried may surface, forcing each character to confront their own desires, fears, and the consequences of their actions. The emotional stakes have never been higher, and the next chapter will leave readers eager to uncover how Saina chooses to face the darkness closing in around her.