Axel paid for everything Lily bought and they both walked out of the store with Axel helping her carry the bags out. He placed the bags in the back seat and they both entered the car. Axel ignited it and drove into the streets.Lily kept glancing at Axel as he drove, she was so curious to know what he and the female employee were talking about but at the same time, she wanted to ignore it. She wanted to act like she didn't care. She couldn't hold it anymore, so she decided to ask.“What were you discussing with that employee back at the store?” She asked and Axel glanced at her.“Nothing much or interesting. Just random stuff about the store.” He replied and she furrowed her brows. That was obviously a lie.“A random stuff that involves her writing down her phone number for you?” She asked and Axel turned to her. He noticed a stern look on her face which surprised him.“It's nothing, Lily.” He said and she rolled her eyes.“Of course.” She scoffed and turned away from him. Axel was
After Axel drove away from the saloon, Lily thought it would be the end of their outing but Axel didn't head back to the hotel. “Axel.” Lily called when she noticed he wasn't heading back to the hotel.“Yeah?”“Where are we going?” She asked.“A restaurant. It's past noon and we didn't have breakfast.” He replied and Lily mouthed an ‘oh’She realised she was hungry after all. “Okay.” She muttered in response and looked out the window. She decided not to think about what conversation Axel was having with those ladies, he already assured her that he was not asking for their numbers. She believed him and trusted him. The drive to the restaurant was silent, no one said a word to each other. Axel pulled over in the parking lot and they both walked out together, Lily moved closer to him and held his hand. Axel looked at her and she smiled at him.“What?” She asked and he shook his head in response.“Nothing.” He replied.“Okay, let’s go.” She said and they both headed into the restaura
Lily laughed again as Leo told her a joke. She couldn't stop laughing and Leo also joined her. They were at the bar, keeping each other company.Since it is a private bar and it is only open to the guests in the suites, only a few people were there. Hours passed with Lily not realising it, she had no idea it was night already. She kept enjoying her conversation with Leo. Leo’s phone suddenly beeped and he picked it up, it was a text and he ignored it. He noticed the time and his eyes widened a little.“Oh, shit.” He muttered and Lily raised her brows.“What is it? What's wrong?” She asked and he looked up at her.“It's past 8:00 pm already.” He replied and Lily gasped.“What?” She asked and hurriedly stood up, Leo did too.“Calm down, Lily. It's not that late.” Leo said, trying to calm her down but she didn't listen.She kept thinking about how mad Axel would be at her at the same time, she kept hoping he wasn't around yet.“I have to go.” He said and was about to walk away but he s
After their conversation on the balcony, Lily returned to the room to have dinner while Axel remained on the balcony. She picked different meals from the food cart and ate them happily. She was glad Axel wasn't mad at her. She suddenly thought about Leo and she smiled, she liked him and enjoyed his company, she really enjoyed being his friend. As she continued with her meal, she heard a phone beep and she looked around to see Axel’s phone on the table. Since he wasn't in the room, she stood up and walked to it. She picked up the phone and was about to walk to him but she got curious and decided to go through his phone. She turned it on and tried to unlock it but it required a password. She bit her lip as she thought of what it could be. She tried his name and last name but they were both wrong, she tried Nora’s name too but still, it was also wrong. She tried a random word too and it was still wrong, this time, the phone locked automatically by itself and it needed five minutes b
Lily sat on the couch with her phone in her hands as she scrolled through the internet. She was alone in the suite and bored. After what happened in the morning, Axel left the suite without saying a word to her. She had cried so much and was tired of crying. She decided to not think about it, it was her fault for getting her hopes high. She was supposed to know Axel can't change, even if he would change, it can't be out of the blue. It's all her fault.The door to the suite opened and she looked up to see Axel, she hurriedly stared back at her phone, she wasn't ready to have a conversation with him.“Go pack your bags, we are heading back to New York.” He ordered and Lily felt her heart shatter. He really doesn't care, the only reason they came to Hawaii was so he can do his dirty work. And now that he is done, they are heading back home. She didn't give him a response, all she did was drop her phone on the bed and walk into the closet to pack her things. AN HOUR LATER Axel stare
“You just let her go like that?” Max asked Axel as they both sat in the living room. “Yeah.” Axel replied and picked up his phone.“Really?”“What was I supposed to do?” Axel asked as he went through his phone.“Why does she want to leave by the way? Are you guys on good terms?” Max asked Axel and he looked up at him.“She found out about the main reason why we went to Hawaii and she got mad.” Axel replied and Max frowned. He might not be so close to Lily, but he knew Lily cant be so mad because of that, to the point of leaving the house. Axel must have done something else or said something wrong to her.“Is that the only reason why she got mad?” Max asked.“We need to talk about how to feel our goods in the new warehouse.” Axel replied. He changed the topic and Max decided not to push the conversation further. *******“We are going to have so much fun.” Nora said as they both walked out of her car, Lily smiled a little. She stared at Nora’s house and sighed, it was a mansion too b
“What?” Lily asked and Nora raised her brows.“What?” Nora asked back with a mouthful.“Why is Malia hanging out with us?” Lily asked and Nora hurriedly chewed her food so she could give her a response. “Axel’s stepmom asked me to be friends with her.” Nora replied and Lily furrowed her brows a little.“Really? And you accepted that?” She asked and Nora shrugged.“Yeah, its nothing. I have nothing against her and I know you both don't really get along but I am sure if you guys get to spend more time with each other, you both can work things out.” Nora replied. Lily didn't want to push the conversation further, if she argued with Nora, it would lead to her asking questions and she was not ready to talk about how messed up her life was. She shrugged in response and also ate her burger slowly. Nora was done with her meal but Lily was still eating hers.“I will go get ready.” Nora said and walked out of the kitchen. Lily sighed and continued with her meal. Minutes passed with Lily sti
After they left the movies, it was past noon already and they were all hungry. They decided to head to a restaurant to have lunch. They arrived there and they all made their way in. They sat at a table, Lily sat next to Nora while Malia sat opposite them. “What are we having?” Nora asked as she picked up the menu. “Anything you order is fine.” Lily replied and glanced at Malia who was going through the menu too. “I will have the same thing Nora has too.” Malia replied and dropped the menu.“Okay then.” Nora replied and waved at a waiter, he walked to them and bowed a little when he got to them.“We will have pasta and chicken.” She told the waiter and he bowed before walking away.“Lily.” Malia suddenly called and Lily turned to her, same as Nora. “I realised that I don't have your contact which is kind of bad. Can I have your phone please?” She asked with a smile and Lily looked at Nora, she shrugged her shoulders and Lily sighed before turning to Malia.“Okay.” She muttered and
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