Novels by Writing goddess

ALEXAFive years ago…My dad knew that he would never have been able to pull me away from Mark’s side if he hadn’t involved both Mark and Doctor Jones.“You can leave him for an hour, Alexa, especially as his friend will be right there with him when you are away,” Doctor Jones had tried to convince me. “I am sure that Vector will be able to look after him for you for an hour,” he had added.Still, it hadn’t been my choice to leave Mark alone.Even if there were a thousand people around him, not having my eyes on him just made me deeply worried and concerned, even right now.Sitting with my dad, Clara, and Ivy, I couldn’t stop thinking about Mark Ronaldo and worrying about him.Even though I left everything in order, I just kept feeling that no one could take care of Mark or watch over him like I would.“Alexa, are you here?” My dad asked, drawing my attention back to my present.“She has been distant since she got here and that is just being very disrespectful,” Clara chipped in angri

MARKFive years ago…“Where is Alexa?” Vector asked as soon as he walked into my living room.“She is not here,” I answered.“Well, that is unlike her to not be hanging around,” Vector said as he sat on the couch. “Did you chase her away?” He asked me lightly.“Like Doctor Jones would allow me,” I grumbled.I still didn’t see the need to keep Alexa around, but after Doctor Jones’s advice, and the desire to never want to experience coma again, I had no choice but to allow her remain here. Hopefully, this would all be over really soon and she would leave.“So, where has she gone?” Vector asked, and he sounded too concerned to me.“Why are you asking after her this badly? Do you like her?” I questioned Vector.He had never shown half of this interest in Ivy, and I understood that he was trying to keep the boundaries, so perhaps, he had developed some feelings for Alexa, but Vector’s eyes widened with alarm instantly.“Of course not,” Vector responded hastily. “I am mere asking because sh

ALEXAFive years ago…Mark didn’t just make the announcement; he meant every single word that he said because the very next day, Mark ordered a new ring, but this time around, it was from Paris.And then he invited Ivy over for lunch without even letting me know.Worse, he ordered me to cook what he thought Ivy might like, and right in front of me, Mark pulled out the obviously expensive and gorgeous diamond ring and proposed to Ivy.“I know I have done this before, but you insisted that it was null because of the accident, so I am doing it again, Ivy Silver, and I want you to be my wife,” Mark said.His tone was flat, but having lived with Mark Ronaldo, I wasn’t surprised by his tone.However, that didn’t stop me from feeling the pain, and ache, and tightness in my chest.“Mark, did you buy this ring from Paris?” Ivy asked, giving the ring a thorough stare.“It was the best I could get. I didn’t want to spend another couple of days waiting for the ring to get here when I can just do

ALEXAFive years ago…Even though I was very disturbed about Vector talking to Mark about what he felt he knew, I couldn’t reach out to him not to.First of all, I didn’t even have his cell number, and secondly, calling him to tell him that would give him the impression that he was right.It had been a few days since Mark returned from his doctor’s appointment, and much to my surprise, he had been cooperating.He wasn’t sounding polite now, but he wasn’t refusing my help either. Something about his meeting with the doctor seemed to change him a bit and I liked it. I simply did not want to think about Ivy going with him.They did spend longer than necessary, but anyway, I was just glad that since that day, Ivy hadn’t shown her face here.Mark was watching the news in the living room while I sat at the dining table watching him. He didn’t want me to be hovering around him like a shadow, so in order to keep my eyes on him as he was awake, I had to stay at the dining table.My phone vibr

MARKFive years ago…“I am so sorry I took longer than expected, Mark,” Doctor Jones said as he walked into his office where I and Ivy had been waiting.We were let into his office because I already had an appointment, and I was one of his special patients, but he didn’t show up for almost an hour.And all through that time, Ivy and I barely had much to say. She spent all the time on her cell phone, checking out things she wanted to buy with the money I sent her on our way here and gushing over them while I simply sat and thought deeply about my predicament.“The patient I was attending to before you showed up had some complications at the last minute and I had to opt for an emergency surgery,” he explained further.“The most important thing is that you are here now,” I responded.Even though I was sick of waiting because I hated to be kept waiting, I couldn’t blame him. Doctor Jones was a good doctor and he did his very best, so if he had been busy saving a life just as he had save

ALEXAFive years ago…I found myself crying after Mark left with Ivy. She just swooped in and acted like she had been by Mark’s side all along and he bought it hook, line, and sinker.“Hey,” a male voice said calmly, making me jerk in shock.I wasn’t expecting anyone, especially in the kitchen.“I am so sorry to startle you,” he said.After catching my breath and using the same opportunity to dry my tears so that he wouldn’t see me crying, I turned and saw that it was Vector, Mark Ronaldo’s best friend.“Hi,” I managed to respond with a forced smile.He stared at me for a few seconds, as though trying to see my soul through my eyes. It made me a little uncomfortable, but I didn’t look away.“Have you been crying?” Vector asked me.Maybe I didn’t dry the tears well enough and he had seen traces, but still, I couldn’t just tell him the truth. He might be Mark’s best friend, and had definitely visited Mark when he was in coma several times, but he was still a stranger to me. The only p

Vivian’s POV“Today, we have gathered in holy matrimony to join two love birds, whose love could not be altered with the wave of time; Marie and Vale,” the priest started beautifully.I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched Marie and Mr. Vale, dressed to perfection: Marie in a white flowery down and Mr. Vale in black pair suits. Nancy wasn’t present, because she wasn’t invited, which was understandably so, even though they had all resolved things amicably. However, Bonnie, easy to forgive now that her mother had asked her to, was in attendance. Actually, she had flown in some days before, just so that she could have moments with her father too. I noticed that she was nice to me as well, and she even brought gifts for the triplets who would be coming to the world any time soon.Bonnie sat behind Syrus and I, squealing in delight.“This is the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended!” Bonnie whispered happily, but her voice was loud enough for us to hear her.Then Syrus turned to her

Vivian’s POVI sat on the patio just resting and thinking yet again about everything that had happened. This time around, my thoughts weren’t exactly filled with bitterness or anger or sadness. A lot had happened since Diana showed up here and hugged me. She had confessed that she was deeply hurt and begrudged, but after carefully thinking about it, and of course, discussing it with Marie, she had come to the realization that her brother had fooled her for years. While she had struggled and worked hard to achieve everything she had achieved, Leon had chosen to go through the illegal and seemingly wrong path, and she knew that he would have to face the consequences of his actions. Our conversation also brought me to the same resolution with Ted, and the rest of my family.The trial was held about three days ago. I couldn’t attend, because my due date was gradually drawing near, and deep down, I didn’t want to see Ted’s face and break down all over again. The drug lord, his men, along

Vivian’s POVEverything seemed to be happening in such a rush that it was all too much for me to handle. Syrus’s reappearance and his conscious efforts to win back my forgiveness and affection was also overwhelming.He had lived with Mr. Vale and Marie for over a week now, and he had not stopped persisting. Initially, I thought that he would have given up and run back to his company as he always did, but he hadn’t…yet. Syrus kept trying by words and in actions to prove that he was truly sorry, and I maintained the cold shoulders I gave to him, but still, he refused to relent. Syrus had been ordering flowers and notes for me every single day without fail. According to him, he wasn’t trying to buy my love and forgiveness with gifts, because he knew that I wasn’t that kind of woman, but flowers only indicated his genuineness and love for me, which was even why he wasn’t including any other gift. Also, his determination to restore his broken relationship with his father was evident, and

Syrus’s POVSyrus discovered that his father’s house was not as big as the mansion he grew up in, but it was a very homely and cozy bungalow. The moment he entered, he felt more at home and at peace more than he had ever been.“I will show you to your room,” Marie told Syrus as she led him to a room beside the room that Vivian was staying in.When they got into the room, Syrus was impressed at the neatness and warmth of the room.“Thank you, Marie,” Syrus told her deeply.“I am going to make some pasta and we will all eat at the dining table, so use this chance to rest and freshen up,” Marie said politely.She was about leaving when Syrus stopped her. “Do you think she will ever forgive me and talk to me?” Syrus asked.After he had made himself known as the extra traveller, he noticed that Vivian went cold. She had vehemently refused to share a seat with Syrus in the plane even though Mr. Vale had intentionally arranged the ticket in that format. Syrus could not deny that the hostili

Vivian’s POVBelinda and I hurried to the airport, because after all she had told me, I was afraid that Georgia might somehow know that I was in the city, and she would find a way to hurt me. I was heavily pregnant now, and if anything happened, I did not even have the strength to fight or defend myself.“I will come with you and wait for your employers until they get here. If anything were to happen, I don’t want you to ever have to face her alone,” Belinda said firmly when I tried to dissuade her from going with me to the airport.It wasn’t until we got to the airport safely that I became less worried. Also, even though I had wanted Belinda to return to her apartment initially, I was very grateful to have her here with me. We were able to get a safe place to sit and wait where the cops were always watching and patrolling about.“Do you want me to get you anything from the cafeteria?” Belinda asked when she noticed how weak and tired I was after we sat down.“No, I am fine. I was jus

Syrus’s POVSyrus drove home like a lunatic. He could barely wait to confront his mother for everything he just heard. His entire being was boiling with anger and rage.For years, his mother had lied to both him and Bonnie, and she had made them hate their father unjustly. More so, they had grown up without their father’s love and affection all because of her selfish and greedy desires! His mother was just as cruel and cunning as Georgia; there was literally no difference between them, and now, Syrus understood why she chose Georgia over Vivian. For all Syrus knew, evil always aligned with evil.“Damn, I have been such a fool to let Georgia, my mother, and the company come in between what Vivian and I shared,” Syrus said to himself painfully and regrettably.He wanted exactly what he saw between his father and Marie; love, loyalty, friendship, and companionship, and he did not want to enjoy that only when he was old. He had all that with Vivian, but he had ruined it. To Syrus, he beli