“Since you have no plans after the year runs out, I made you one.” Axel said.“What are the plans you made?” Lily asked. She was so curious to know what he was about to say.“It's more like a deal.”“Okay?”“I will extend the time of the contract, it won't end in a year, it will end whenever you want it to. During this time, you will continue being my wife and I will pay you for it.” “Oh.” Lily muttered and bit her lip. “When is the contract extended to?” Lily asked again to be sure.“Like I said, whenever you want it to.” He replied and Lily tried to think about it but it seemed everything in her head went blank. She felt the need not to think about it, as long as she was still with Axel, she was okay with any deal he made.“Okay.” She said and smiled.“Have you thought about it?” He asked and she nodded in response.“Are you sure? Being with me involves you going through what you went through in Paris. Are you ready for that?” He asked and Lily looked away from him and thought ab
“Come on.” Axel said weakly as Lily’s hands trembled while opening the first aid bag. “Axel, we should go to a hospital.” Lily said in fear but Axel ignored her statement.Axel bowed his head on the counter weakly as he felt life draining out of him. He looked up at Lily who was standing opposite him and noticed she was about to cry. He tried his best to stand upright and he did, he slowly took off his jacket and Lily gasped loudly as she saw how his shirt was soaked with blood. “Axel, we should be at a hospital.” Lily said again but he ignored her. “Come over here.” He said as he unbuttoned his shirt. Lily rushed over to him and stood a few steps from him. He took off his shirt and Lily’s eyes got watery when she saw the bullet wound. Axel put his hands in his pants pocket and brought out his phone.“Should I call the maids or guards?” Lily asked as she wiped the tears that streamed down her face.“Do you want the cops here in minutes?” He asked back. Lily knew it would be a ba
“I can't feel his pulse.” Dr. Gerad announced and Max's eyes widened.“What? What do you mean you can't feel his pulse?” Max asked and Dr. Gerard stuttered as he tried to think of a response. Max suddenly heard Lily gasping loudly and he turned to her, her hand was on her chest as she gasped.“Lily.” Max called and moved closer to her, he held her free hand and she looked up at him with tears in her eyes. Her blue eyes glistened as her eyes were so filled with tears. She gasped again and blinked, the tears fell freely down her cheeks. Dr. Gerard on the other hand was trying his best to revive Axel, putting him in a car and going to the hospital would be a bad idea, he would be dead before they got to the hospital. There is still a slight chance of survival.Lily gasped again as tears streamed down her eyes, she couldn't explain how she was feeling, she felt it so hard to breathe. She felt her heart aching like it had never done before.“Lily, you have to calm down and breathe.” Ma
“Lilyana?” Lily asked.“Yeah.” Axel replied.“That was your password. What does Lilyana mean?” “It's just a twist to your name. I like it that way.” He replied and Lily chuckled when she recalled something. Back in Hawaii, she was trying so hard to guess his password, she had no idea it was her name.“What's funny?” “Your password.” She chuckled. “Your name is funny?” He asked and she shook her head in response. “No, not my name. It being your password is funny.” “Oh.” He muttered. They both went silent, both of them having different thoughts going on in their heads. Axel looked at Lily, her head was bowed and she was playing with her fingers.“Have you decided where we will be going for our vacation?” He spoke up and Lily looked up at him.“You still want us to go?” She asked.“Is there a reason we can't go?” “Yes. You are not feeling so good.” She replied and glanced at his wound.“It's nothing. I have been through worse.”“But… ““Where did you decide you want us to go?” He
They all walked out of the house and headed towards the cars ready for them. As Nora was about to go into the car with Lily, Axel walked to them and pulled Lily from her.“You can ride with Max in the other car. I and Lily will go in this one.” Axel said and pulled Lily away from her before she could give a response. Axel opened the car door for Lily and she got in and he also did. The chauffeur ignited the car and drove out of the mansion.Lily played with her fingers and glanced at Axel frequently as his eyes were fixed on his phone, since he wasn't saying a word to her, Lily felt like he was mad at her. She knew the reason, her suggesting Nora and Max to come with them was out of the blue. “What are you doing?” She asked. She was trying her best to bring up a conversation to get his response. “Getting a room for Max and Nora.” He replied without looking at her.“Oh.” Lily muttered and stared down at her fingers. Her phone beeped and she stared at it.Axel also turned to her an
They all walked towards the cars waiting for them while the guards dragged their bags behind them. As they got closer, Lily had different thoughts going on in her head, not negative thoughts though. She wondered how Axel was able to arrange everything so fast, it took him just hours to get all these done. She knew Axel was rich, she knew she was married to a billionaire but at the same time, she felt it was just too much. They got to the cars and Axel and Lily got into one. Max and Nora got into another one, while the guards got into the last one. The chauffeurs ignited the cars and they drove. Lily stared out the window and enjoyed the view, the city was beautiful at night. She was amazed by everything they came across that she hadn't seen before, Lily hadn't seen a lot of things before. Axel found her interesting to watch and he decided to stare, he couldn't get tired anyway, he never could. Lily is different, different from every other person he has come across. Her innocen
Axel pulled away from the kiss after a few more seconds, Lily smiled shyly and placed her head on his shoulder. Axel smirked and let her be, he understood. His Lilyana is shy. Minutes passed and Lily’s head was still on his shoulder, he enjoyed it. They finally arrived at the hotel Axel made a reservation in, and the car pulled over in front of it.“Lily.” Axel called.“Hmm?” She replied without looking up.“We are here.”“Oh.” She said excitedly and looked up at him before turning to look outside at the hotel. Axel noticed her cheeks were a little red, she had been blushing for minutes. “Wow, it's so pretty.” Lily gasped and walked out of the car, she looked up at the hotel and smiled. Axel also walked out and stood behind her.“Hey.” Nora called and walked closer to her with Max behind her.“Nora.” Lily called with a smile and turned to her. Nora raised her brows noticing something odd.“You look flushed Lily.” Nora suddenly said and glanced at Axel.“What?” Lily asked as she f
“So, where are we heading first?” Lily asked as she and Nora walked into the elevator. Nora scrolled through her phone and moved closer to Lily.“According to the reviews of the hotel online, they have different places to visit. They have a bar, a mall, different restaurants, a club, a pool, and many other places.” Nora said.“Wow.” Lily muttered. “I think we should head to the mall first and check it out.” Nora suggested and Lily nodded.“I am not with Axel’s card.” Lily informed her. She knows fully well that Nora prefers to spend Axel’s money on shopping. “It is fine. We might not buy anything, we would just check it out.” Nora replied and she nodded in response. They got to the mall and checked it out, they were satisfied with what they saw but didn't get anything. After they were done in the mall, they headed to one of the restaurants there. They got there and took a seat, since they were not hungry, they both ordered juice. As they sipped their drinks, they kept looking aro
NEW YORK CITYAxel groaned as he felt so uncomfortable in his seat, he was in his study trying to work. He had been feeling so uncomfortable and restless all day and he had no idea why. He wasn't bothered by anything, he had nothing to do too. He suddenly started to feel hot and he stood up, he turned to the window and loosed the first three buttons of his shirt. He suddenly heard the door open and he hurriedly pulled out a gun and turned to the door. Nora screamed in fear and flinched as she saw her brother pointing a gun at her.“What the fuck Axel?” She yelled and he slowly pulled down his hand. He dropped the gun on the table and ran his hands through his hair. Suddenly his heart started to race and he held onto the table firmly.“Axel, are you okay?” Nora asked and walked towards him. “Axel.” She called again and he looked up at her.“I don't feel okay, I don't feel right, something feels wrong.” He replied and she raised her brows.“What? What's wrong?”“I don't know.” He
“There you go.” Gavin said as he fed her, she was almost done with the meal and he still hadn't eaten his yet. Lily was worried but he assured her that he was fine and she needed to eat first. He was finally done feeding her and he went back to his meal, he started to eat and at the same time, glanced at Lily.“Do you feel better?” He asked her and she nodded in response.“So, when next is your doctor’s appointment?” He asked as he ate.“I think in a week when I will be giving birth.” She replied with a smile and Gavin also smiled.“Wow, I am so excited.” “Yeah, me too.” She replied happily. “I can't wait to welcome the twins, I hope they are two girls, you really stood your ground about not knowing the gender.”“I know, I wanted to be surprised.” “You will be.”“Oh, I hope it's two boys, I love boys.”“Nah, I want girls.” Gavin replied and they both laughed. “I don't think leaving you all alone at home is a good idea since your date might come around next week.” Gavin said.“It'
MONTHS LATER“Hey, you good?” Lily heard a familiar voice ask and she turned to see him. He smiled and walked towards her as she leaned on the counter in the kitchen.“Yes, I am fine.” She replied and smiled at him.“Are you sure?” He asked as his eyes moved to her stomach.“Hmm.” Lily moaned in response and breathed out heavily. He got closer to her and he leaned closer to her then pecked her cheek. She smiled at him and he smiled back.“How was your day?” She asked and he shrugged. “Same as always.” He replied and looked around the kitchen.“You know you really don't have to make me a meal, you just need to rest.”“I am always resting Gavin, the least I can do is make you a meal.” She replied and he chuckled.“I am so lucky to have you in my life.” He said and she giggled in response.“How was the doctor’s appointment today? Are the babies doing fine?” He asked and Lily nodded. She was pregnant with twins.“Yes.” She replied.“Okay, I will be back downstairs soon.” He said and smi
A MONTH AGOLily walked away from Axel angrily and headed towards the exit of the building. She got out and headed towards the parking lot, she just wanted to go home, she was tired already. She was about to get to the parking lot when she bumped into Malia, they both stared at each other for a few seconds and Lily turned to leave but Malia hurriedly stood in her way. “Hold on.” She said with a smile and Lily put on a straight look. She couldn't be smiling with her, she was clearly evil and would do anything to make sure she was out of the way.“What? What do you want?” Lily asked and she smiled.“Mum wants to see you.” She said and Lily drew her brows together. She wondered if she just heard her correctly.“Huh?”“I said mum wants to see you. She is inside.” Malia said and Lily rolled her eyes. Why does the night have to be about her mother? This was the same reason she got mad at Axel and now someone else was bringing it up. She kissed her teeth and was about to walk away but she
Malia walked down the altar with her arms locked with her father and a wide smile on their faces. Their wedding was the talk of the city, everyone was there! The incident about Malia faking her pregnancy months ago has been forgotten. No one cared about that. Everyone was happy about the wedding. She got to the altar and her father let go of her, she turned to her groom with a smile. The priest started the ceremony and in minutes they were saying their vows, Malia said hers happily while Axel said his without any emotions. Malia didn't care, as long as she was officially a Blackwell, she was happy. The priest announced it was time to kiss the bride and Malia leaned in for a kiss but Axel didn't miss her, he pecked her cheek instead but to the crowd, it looked like a kiss. The wedding ceremony ended in a flash and it was time for the after party. Everyone was present in the Blackwell’s ballroom except the groom, Axel. He was on the balcony all alone with a glass of vodka in his
Axel sighed as he took a seat in the dining room, he stared at the meal and suddenly lost his appetite. It felt lonely to eat alone. He turned to the maid standing next to the table and she bowed at him.“Go and get my… “ He trailed off and paused when he recalled the divorce papers.“Go and get Lily.” He ordered.“She is not in her room sir.” The maid replied and Axel raised his brows.“What?”“A maid went up to give her dinner earlier but she wasn't there.” She said and Axel’s heart skipped a beat and he stood up immediately. He rushed out of the dining room and rushed up the stairs, he entered her room and he looked around. He rushed to her closet and saw there were still a lot of dresses there but a few were missing. He hurriedly brought out his phone to check where her location was. There was a tracker in the necklace he gave to her. He realised the tracker was indicating that she was in the room, he looked around the room and noticed the necklace on her table.He slowly w
She felt a lump in her throat as she stared at the papers. It was happening, it was real.“I already signed them, you should sign them too.” Axel said and Lily looked up at him with so much pain. She felt it so hard to breathe and she felt like screaming out in tears.“Divorce papers?” She managed to say with her voice trembling.“Hmm.” He replied and nodded. Lily shook her head and tears streamed down her cheeks.“No, no. I can't sign… ““You have to sign it now so it can get processed. You have until a week to leave this house, your account has enough money to take care of yourself for a year or more, at least till when you find something to do. You are to not return to this place again no matter the circumstances.” He said and Lily shook her head. She couldn't read him, he wasn't holding any expression. Everything was happening so fast, her life came crashing down in just hours. How the hell was that possible?“Axel, please. I didn't do it.” She pleaded in tears and he put his h
Lily remained on the spot as she cried silently, everyone was mad at her and no one was ready to believe her. She completely understood them, if she was in their shoes too she wouldn't believe herself. She knows how important the Blackwell's reputation is to them. She understood their anger. The door to the living room opened and Axel walked in, everyone turned to him and Lily’s heart raced as she stared at him. “How did it go?” Nora asked and stood up from the couch.“I was able to get it off the news but it has spread on the internet. There is nothing we can do, we just have to wait till it dies down.” Axel replied and they all sighed.“Can you see what you have caused?” Susan asked angrily and walked towards Axel.“This is what happens when you get married to someone from the slums of New York!” She yelled at Axel and pointed a finger at Lily. Axel glanced at Lily and she gasped a little as she was so frightened. She found it difficult to breathe.Axel looked away from her and
The phone fell from Lily as her hand trembled. She couldn't believe what she just saw. She wished was dreaming and it wasn't real! It had to be a dream, it had to be a fucking nightmare!“Oh my God.” Nora gasped and looked up at Lily. Axel looked up at Lily and she stared at him. A lot of emotions were building up in her and she was confused about how she felt. Although she was sure of one, fear! “Where are you coming from?” He asked and her lips quivered as she couldn't say anything.“I asked you a question, Lily. Where are you coming from?” He asked again. He had a cold expression, she could tell he was mad.“I… I don't know.” She whispered in response and a tear rolled down her eyes. “This is bad. This is really bad.” Max said as he read the news under the post.“The rumour about Mrs. Lily Blackwell was true after all. She is a slut who has one night stand with strangers. We received information that that was how she met Mr. Axel Blackwell. Here are photos of Mrs. Blackwell wit