FelixThe continuous beeping of my phone forced sleep away from my eyes more than I expected. It was already 6 am, another beautiful morning.Yawning, I took the phone to check who was calling and I realized it was Rose.I dialed her contact while still stretching on the bed but a certain feeling crawled through me and turned to the other side of the bed.Surprised, Everleigh wasn't on the bed anymore.Where could she have gone? There was no sign that she was in the restroom either.Rose had already taken her calls but I deliberately ended the call to attend to the most important issue.Getting out of bed, I rushed to the living room to see if Everleigh might just be there, but she wasn't, so I hurried back to her room.The door was bolted from inside and when I knocked, I got no response.Something kept telling me that Everleigh might terminate the pregnancy unknown to me. I see how she's still struggling to accept this reality. I had my reason for wanting her to keep the children. T
Felix“ Listen, Rose, I need you to do a background check on my partner, Everleigh. I need to find out about her family. Secondly, I will be needing you to tail on her. In other words, you are going to befriend her and be a constant visitor in my mansion. You must report her moves to me.Name your price. All I need Is a perfect clean job. I have a lot to handle in the office. I don't have the time to investigate this myself.” I said and opened my laptop to show Rose something from inside.Rose nodded after I showed her the picture of Madison Clark, who seemed to have something to do with Everleigh.“ Who's she?" Rose pointed at the picture of Madison from my laptop, seeking clarification. She was a bit amazed by the job I was assigning to her but didn't ask any questions or interrogate me.“ She's Madison Clark, the popular and famous daughter of Clark Moore. She seems to have a deep relationship with my partner. Find out what it is between them. Do this as soon as possible” I pull
Felix“ What are you doing with that, Laura? Do you want to kill me? Please put the knife down," I took two steps backward.I was flustered when the rays of the knife In Laura's hand penetrated my eyes. With the way her eyes burned with intense rage for me, I'm sure she might not hesitate to pierce me with the sharp knife because of my betrayal.She gave a malicious smirk and moved closer, with the knife hoisted in a position that targeted my stomach.“ Felix, you gotta be kidding, right? You know how much I loved you and have always wanted to be with you. But what did you do, throw some mud to my face, isn't it?"She moved closer and I moved backwards. I needed to find a way to make her put the knife down." We can talk this out, please. I can't possibly betray you" With my two hands hoisted above my head, I kept moving backwards.“ Talk what out, Felix ?" She gave a frustrating laugh and then yelled” You deceived me. You betrayed my trust already and I can't forgive that.I even
Everleigh“ Felix" My eyes widened in disbelief. “ What are you doing here?" Felix was shocked to see me. I had come to the hospital that morning to conduct another test since I didn't believe all that his Doctor had explained to us.I was just as shocked as Felix himself. How did he know I was coming to this hospital?Gazing surprisedly at me, Felix grabbed my hands, his eyes, hungry for an answer." Why are you here, Ever? Did you do anything stupid to my kids? " Felix grabbed the paper in my hands, his eyes scanning me to know if something was unusual.We stood in the crowd, transfixed by how we got to meet each other in the hospital, but I noticed Felix's shirt was messed up and full of blood stains, although I didn't see any sign of injury In his body.I became more curious and asked, “ What happened to you? Did you get hurt?" My eyes scorched Felix with a bated breath, but he, too, was carried away with the results in his hands and did not answer me till he was done reading th
FelixRefreshing air and a pungent scent filled the air of the hotel when I walked in. By now, the three representatives of Nasco Group, a company that deals with technology, might have been present and awaiting my arrival.Gina told me that they were waiting for me and the other CEO to arrive before commencing the meeting.At about 2: 30pm, the meeting kicked off after Mr Park Moses, CEO of Nasco Group, arrived although he was a bit earlier than we'd expected.The deal was signed and we all took photographs to make it more remarkable.After the meeting ended, I thanked Mr Park before he and his men left.“ Good job, Mr CEO. I'm Impressed." Gina walked up to me, rubbing my shoulder shamelessly. She is some dirty flirt who will never get over her boss.“ You should get a boyfriend soon, Gina. You ain't getting young any longer. Don't be deceived by the too much makeup on your face" I said sarcastically and began to walk towards my car. I have no time for Gina and her stupidity." Is t
ClydeI uploaded some pictures of me and Laura on the internet just to get back at Everleigh for divorcing me. That woman can never get over me for any reason. I was some god in her crazy head.After uploading about five videos of our engagement party that took place in the same hotel two days ago, I laughed hard, resting my head on the bed and waiting for the comments to start popping.It was late that night, and I was expecting Laura to spend the night with me, but she told me that she was going to visit her parents who lived on the outskirts of Wellington.I wanted to go with her to at least see her parents, whom I have been dying to meet all these years, but she told me to hold on till when we’d go for a formal introduction. Our wedding was around the corner too.Engrossed in my phone, the reaction I wanted began to pop up. In less than twenty minutes, Laura and I were the topic of discussion on Instagram.“Congratulations, guys! Much love!""You two look cute together. Wishing y
EverleighThe morning sun pierced my eyes and I winked while wiping my eyes. I was very weak with this throbbing headache that made me look more miserable.Last night was pretty depressing for me. I tend to be too emotional these days. I cry about the most silly things ever.Ever since Felix told me that Laura had been found, I never took it seriously because the story behind her release was just too generic. Even the blind would know that it was all fake.But yesterday, after I saw a viral post made by my ex-husband, I pinched myself hard to wake up from slumber.Perhaps, I was the only one not on the planet. Things were happening fast before my eyes but I have been naive and completely oblivious to them all.Laura being abducted, and Clyde suddenly proposing marriage to her was one of the things that I had never cared to investigate.I wasn't against their relationship but the fact that I was living like some corpse made me cry. Everything happening was just surreal, but I went comp
EverleighRose was sitting comfortably on the sofas in the living room with her polished exterior and her sweet smell filled the air, provoking attention.I saw how she consciously raised her face from her phone when she heard footsteps from the stairs which made her smile grow when she noticed I was the one.Respectfully, she stood up, her head up high and her hands crossed against itself In a way that shows loyalty and simplicity.“ Rose, dear" I called when I was still far away, putting a sweet smile on my face.She smiled and greeted me at once. “ Good morning, ma’am. Trust you had a restful night” Her melliferous voice became more syrupy, attracting me to her.No one will come across Rose and not fall In love with her. She is a masterpiece of nature, with a beauty that surpasses description. Her bright, intelligent eyes sparkled like the sapphires and were buried in deep kindness.Her midnight black long hair that fell across her shoulders was neatly sleeked in a polished bun t
FelixMy jaw jolted when I caught the glimpse of Madison Clarks sitting loftily and dominantly on one of the soft chairs in the garden.But on the other side was Everleigh, huffing with flames coming out of her eyes.But something magical happened when Everleigh saw me walk outside to the garden.She stylishly walked to me and began acting like she was not the one puffing up some minutes ago. “You're awake" Everleigh touched with her hands shivering. From her actions, I knew something unusual was happening between herself and Madison Clarks. I feel a strong connection between them.“ Yes, I'm awake," I replied casually and pointed at Madison” Did she come to see me?"“ Umm…Er… Yes, but I told her she can't see you at the moment. It's nothing serious, honey. Trust me, I was just getting to know my favorite idol better." She chuckled uneasily, drenched in a certain heat of confusion.I studied her composure and maintained my calmness. If I must find out what's going on between my wife
EverleighFear of being questioned didn't let me show Felix the small note someone had dropped in our hotel room yesterday.Although I didn't see Madison at the hotel during our wedding reception, my instincts kept telling me she was the one who dropped the small note. Madison was the only one after my life. No one else would threaten me that way.We arrived home that morning and Felix ensured I got a good rest due to the stress of the previous night.I had a lot to say to Felix but was too tired to speak, so I decided to keep it till it was convenient for us to talk about it.Felix wanted to leave that same morning to god knows where but I compelled him to take a good rest with me.At noon that day after some catnap, I woke up feeling stronger and refreshed. Felix was still asleep so I left the bedroom quietly so as not to disturb his sleep.Mrs Hannah and Grace were setting the table for lunch but I told them not to disturb Felix. I wanted that rest for him. Felix alone played the m
FelixI woke up the following morning to the throbbing pain at the back of my head where I was hurt the last time by the goons sent after my life by Laura.“ Damn it!" I mumbled groggily, massaging the affected area.Stretching and yawning, I opened my eyes to sit up on the bed but my eyes caught with that of a woman lying beside me with her head turned towards the wall.The only thing I could remember from last night was the fact that I was married so I didn't panic. Everleigh, my wife, must be the one lying by my side.With a handsome smile on my face, I pulled closer to her and gently began to kiss her exposed soft shoulders while she was fast asleep.Instantly and with what looked like a surprise to me, she jerked from the bed and pushed her hair backward to reveal her face.What?“Rose?” My jaw jolted and I hurriedly pulled the duvet off my body to see if I was naked." What have you done, Rose? Did we do this? Answer me?” I barked at Rose, the moment my eyes caught with my spoil
FelixThe party was almost coming to an end. I stood with my guests, including my employees, discussing them.Something is wrong somewhere. I kept glaring at my around wondering why Everleigh hadn't returned from where she went.“ Cheers to a happy married life, boss" my employees cheered me up.Those niggas were bunches of distraction. I wanted to go in search of Everleigh but they kept insisting I have more glasses of wine with them.“ Ok guys! Just this one last time, okay?” I said with seriousness on my face." Come on, boss. We're just happy for you. You should be thankful for once” one complained.“ Just this last time" I snapped.Gina was another huge distraction. She kept mixing strong liquors together and serving everyone even though she wasn't part of those hired to serve.She came to me and handed me another glass; something strong that's unknown to me.“ Everyone, cheers to the latest couple in Wellington," Gina announced loudly.“ Cheers!" Everyone chorused synchronously
EverleighI narrowed my gaze straight to the entrance door.My gaze met with that of a sophisticated woman striding inside the church with a sinister grimace on her face.The fact that her heels kept creating cacophony on the hard marble floor drew the attention of one-third of the congregation seated, to her. This was purposeful.I was right. She would surely show up. She has warned me severally to stay away from anything called happiness and embrace my misery. My heart began to pound at the very presence of Madison. What If she hurt me?Honestly, I don't know what will befall me today. But whatever it is, I know I'd survive it.Madison's interruption caused the priest to re-read my vows because everyone was virtually distracted by Madison's presence.“ Will you, Everleigh Peters, take Felix Foster, as your lawful wedded husband?" He asked again and my eyes met with Felix.I trusted that Felix could read the fear in my eyes, so he gave me a warm smile with his expression showing how
EverleighThe morning came as I expected. Throughout the night, I couldn't sleep. Felix slept in a room that night, and from the look of things, his sleep was all peaceful.Today is our long-awaited day. The day Felix and I have been longing for.Even though both of us knew the marriage wasn't real yet, Felix couldn't get over the feeling of being married. To him, it was no different from a real wedding. Also, the joy of having me completely to myself seemed endless.Despite the fact that my dad was no longer coming for my wedding, I feared the fact that Madison would be the one representing him.Madison has never wished me anything good. She wanted me to remain in my formal marriage and suffer misery. Seeing I have gone against her wish, she doesn't mind taking any decisions that would cripple me for life.However, the more the need to become apprehensive over my future kept flooding my mind, the more I became more intrepid and ready to face my fears.I was in bondage but it's time
EverleighThe thought of having my father attend my wedding didn't let me think straight for once.All my pleas just to have a small wedding fell on deaf ears. Felix utterly refused, saying he had already invited those people and nothing could be done.A plan to run away kept flooding my mind, but I shook it off, ready to face the truth and confront the situation.I can't keep on running from my father. I can't keep hiding the truth from Felix either. If tomorrow Felix finds out the truth about me; then I don't mind leaving the marriage. I have a company of my own now, and it's time I Stop hiding under Felix.My father, too, may not be able to survive after he sees me stand at the altar with the one he considers his son.Sighing, I took my phone to check the time. It was some minutes past 10am. Felix told me he was going to get my company's documents from my ex-husband but this was taking longer than I had expected.That morning, since Felix instructed me never to leave his mansion, I
FelixLaura has become a nuisance to me. She keeps barging Into my office unannounced to cause a ruckus.Three days ago, she had come to threaten me in my office because she felt I bribed the jury into favoring Everleigh instead of her boyfriend, Cylde.With her empty words, she threatened to cause havoc in my wedding and I dared her to if she was tired of living.That morning, I spent only two hours in the office. Tomorrow was my wedding and I needed to go to see Cylde to get the documents of transfer of property from him, including all valuable documents of E.C Enterprise.Cylde insisted that Everleigh come to sign the documents, but I refused. I don't want him to ever set his eyes on my woman again. Everleigh's body had changed. Although her baby bump was yet to be noticed, it was unsafe for her to meet Clyde.Earlier today, Rose called telling me that she dug some more hidden truth about Everleigh. She wanted to come over, but I told her to keep whatever information she had till
ClydeFiercely, I pulled Laura outside the Lounge with the eyes of everyone consuming us but I didn't care. That is some serious business.“ What the hell is going on with you, Clyde? Have you gone nuts?" Laura sparkled as I continued to pull her outside.“ You are going to tell me the truth this minute and now!" Persisting, I pulled her inside my car and slammed the door.“ Stop this crazy act! Stop it now!” She snapped, hitting the car to leave but I grip her hands tightly." Have you been seeing Felix behind my back? Tell me the fucking truth you birch!” I yelled at her, my eyes dropping coals of fire." Fine, Clyde! Fine… You want to know why I went to Felix's company, right?"“ Go straight to the point. And don't you dare lie to my face because I swear you're gonna hate me!" I let go of her sweaty hands.She sniffed her nose and then pulled her hair backward." Well, if you must know what I went to Felix's company for, it's because I went to confront him for what he did to us.