Jayden's POV When Anna brought the wrong file for me for the second time, I refrained from shouting at her but I couldn't stop myself from slamming my fist on the desk. The pen on the desk falls off as she scuttles backward in fright. First, it was a white coffee and now she is bringing the wrong file for the second time. Is today meant to be a bad day for me? Isabella did hers when I was getting ready to come to work by asking me the silly question of who Helena was. How dare she? She has no right to ask me who Helena is. I don't know how she got to know about Helena and I don't care to know. I am just mad at her for bringing up the topic of Helena. She has no right to do that. Because I am being civil with her doesn't mean she can ask me personal questions. Is it because I also asked her personal questions? "I'm sorry, sir", she apologizes immediately, fear flashing in her eyes. "Sorry?" I growl out in frustration. I have been doing all I can to stop myself from transferrin
Isabella's POVJayden has been extremely cold towards me ever since the day I asked him about Helena.Well, I never knew it was a big deal to ask about her but the moment I saw his expression, I knew it was more than a big deal and my curiosity to know who she was intensified.I do not know why. I just want to know why Jayden looked like someone who could kill when I mentioned her name.Obviously, she isn't just anybody. I thought she was one of the exes he would like to talk about. I was very much interested in knowing about his love life and why he doesn't believe in love anymore.I was so sure he used to believe in love and he was in love with someone. Probably her.Helena.Helena.I always think about her anytime Jayden comes home with this same cold expression and anytime he ignores me as if I am not in the same room as him.I ought to ignore him too. But I can't. I should probably start now. At least it will ease everything. This is our third week already and we still have a lon
Jayden's POV"What the hell is this, Isabella?" I shout at her again, making her jerk back in fear.I haven't eaten all day and now that I have the appetite to eat something, she has ruined it."I'm so…so..sorry", she apologizes with her eyes closed. She knows how much I hate clumsiness and this is what she is doing now. I am not mad at the fact that there is water all over me but my food is ruined in addition to my loss of appetite.I could barely eat for almost two days now and I wonder when my appetite will be back again now that it is gone.In anger, I twirl back and walk to the closet. I should take a shower. I didn't intend to take a shower because I was too tired and hungry. I wanted to eat and go to bed but now I won't be able to sleep until I take a shower.I grab the towel and walk to the bathroom. When I am inside with the door locked, I exhale deeply, feeling guilty for shouting at her.Maybe I should have used the bell in the room to alert the maids to get me my food ins
Isabella's POVShe throws a cold glare my way before her hands push me backward.It is Mrs. Russell. Jayden's mother."What have you done to him?" Her loud voice echoes around the private corridor of the hospital building.I had done the only thing I could do. Calls.I called the numbers of every name that came to my head.I called his Father and Mother, I called my Grandma and I called Gabriel too. I have cried so much and it feels as if the rivers of tears in my eyes have dried up. I should have known that he was ill. I should have suggested to him that he visit the doctor.I blame myself for this. I blame myself for what happened. Maybe if I hadn't asked him that question or if I hadn't poured water all over him maybe he wouldn't be so mad at himself to have even thought of inflicting pain on himself.What exactly happened in the bathroom is something I have no idea about and only Jayden can explain what happened.I was already on my bed sulking for being clumsy when I heard him s
Jayden's POVShe smiled at me.I saw Helena. Smiling down at me until I opened my eyes to see that Helena isn't here and I am in the hospital.The door opens and Mother rushes in after slamming the door shut. Before she can get to my side, the door opens again and Father comes in, then Gabriel and Sabrina.I am about to ask for Isabella when she comes right through the door with her head down and her hands trembling."Jayden", my Mother cries and lays her head on my stomach.They all surround me, Gabriel smiling down at me while Father holds my hand. They must have been scared. I scared them.I was scared too. I thought I was going to die.But I am confused now. I don't know why Helena was smiling down at me that way.Is it because she is proud of me for inflicting such pains on myself or is it because she has forgiven me?If she had forgiven me, then why am I not feeling any relief? I still feel like the weight of the whole world has been placed on my shoulder. The only relief I fee
Isabella's POVI couldn't sleep a wink all night. I turned into a night watchman for Jayden because I was scared something would happen to him during the night.I forgot to come with my phone so I had nothing to keep me busy. I kept having wild imaginations of a weird creature coming through the windows and stealing Jayden away from here so I held on to him till it was morning and I placed my head on his chest to know that he was still breathing.Still alive.My joy knows no bounds. First, because his Mother will blame me if anything happens, and secondly because I want him to survive whatever it is eating him up that he doesn't want to talk to me about.Apparently, everyone else knows about the story of him and Helena. I kept thinking of the decision I needed to make throughout the night and I have gotten my answers.I have a job to do. A job that no one sent me. A job I will not be paid for but I hope it will help heal Jayden.Before I can rise to stretch my body, a knock comes on
Jayden's POVI can't believe she said is leaving. She wants to go against the contract.I understand that this might be coming from the concerns she has for me and because of what my mother must have said to her which is why she is taking this rash decision.She isn't as tired as I am but we are in this already.She is going nowhere till the end of our one-year contract. I don't care what my mother says and I don't care what she says either.She is staying and that's final.Fortunately, Gabriel came with his car and I told the doctor to let me go. He didn't want to until I promised him I would rest for the whole week at home.I need to stop Isabella. I don't know if she is going home to pack her things.Our marriage is just three weeks old.What will the public say of me? What will my mother think? By leaving, Isabella is just giving my Mother the opportunity to say it to everyone that she didn't marry me because she loves me but because she is after my money."Drive faster before she
Isabella's POVGabriel's home is beautiful and big but nowhere compared to Jayden's. There is a big pool in the front yard which has me swaying in amazement.The moment Gabriel parks the car in the driveway, he breaks the heavy silence that has been between us since we left Jayden's mansion."I am curious, you know?" He says casually as he opens the door of the car. He climbs down and I do the same.When he comes around to the other side, he stands in front of me. He is indeed curious. "I don't think you and my wife are friends and I'm surprised that you asked to come here of all places", he mentions and I shrug without a word.There is no need to tell him what I am here for. I came here to see both of them. Now that he is also here, I should see them together. Sabrina might not know everything but I'm sure Gabriel has the answers to everything.He notices I am not saying anything so he sighs and sags his shoulders down in resignation."Go on inside", he points to the front door. "I