The Wolf Among Us

"Here is $2 million dollars. Take it and sign the divorce paper! I don't ever want to see you close to my daughter! Ever!"

Lady Walton, the matriarch of the Walton family pushed a black briefcase across a polished table. Beside the Briefcase is a divorce paper.

Bill, the live-in son-in-law of the Walton family stood beside the table in the sophisticated and opulent living room, slightly stunned by her statement.

Bill married Eleanor, the only daughter of the Walton family 2 years ago. Today marks the end of their second year of marriage.

Is Lady Walton seeking a divorce for her daughter on this day?! On her behalf?!

Bill wore an ordinary cloth with a blue apron tied behind his neck, suspending down to his knee. He looks sweaty after doing numerous tasks in the house- washing the dirty dishes, cleaning the house and preparing breakfast for the family.

"What are you talking about ma..I don't u.." Bill was saying with a voice laced with confusion but the woman cut him off angrily.

"Are you deaf or dumb!! This is exactly why you need to sign the paper! You're not smart and I want the marriage between you and Eleanor dismissed! Period!!" She blurted out, her voice firm and conclusive.

Bill's eyes widened slightly as the realization hit him. Lady Walton truly wants him to divorce her daughter!!

"You want me to divorce Eleanor and take $2 million dollars?" He said sarcastically and shook his head. "I will never sign it! I love your daughter and our marriage isn't transactional!! We love each other!!!" Bill stated confidently only to hear the woman chuckle mockingly.

"Love? What do you know about love? Huh?" She stood up, her heels clicking against the floor as she stepped closer to Bill with a grin tugging on her lips. "What is love without money? Eleanor has it all now– Money, wealth, fame and she doesn't need a thing like you!" She spat, waving at him disdainfully.

Bill shook his head. "No..no..You can't do this. I love Eleanor. I and Eleanor have a bright future together!" He emphasized desperately.

Lady Walton laughed out loudly, jamming her palms together to bring forth a resounding taunting clap.

"Future you say?" She said between her laughter as it died down. "A future in the kitchen? Watching dirty dishes and clothes?

Cut it Bill! Just sign the divorce paper and get lost!" She waved at him dismissively and took her seat on the Sofa.

"I'm sure Eleanor doesn't know about all this. You're separating u.."

"This is what I want, Bill. I'm quitting the marriage!" A voice interrupted Bill from behind.

He turned and there she was, approaching with a graceful step, swinging her hips meticulously like a model on the catway. She was draped in a red gown which stopped on her knee. Her beauty is flawless and effortless. That is Eleanor.

"Eleanor!!" Bill called her surprisingly.

Eleanor simply passed his front as if he never existed where he stood.

"Has he signed the paper?" She asked her mother, her voice impatient.

"What do you expect? He's just an obstinate pest that doesn't want to stop feasting off you!" Lady Walton said plainly.

Eleanor turned to Bill, her brow arched in confusion.

"You're refusing to sign the paper? Is the money too small??" She stared at him.

The frown on Bill's face deepened, seemingly confused as if the woman before him was never the woman he married.

"I'll make it $3 million dollars!" Eleanor said smoothly, staring at Bill and reading his reaction.

"Was it your plan all along? Why are you doing this honey.."