Albert left his room to go talk to Andrew because he desperately needs to talk to him about the situation.“Hey, I need to talk to you”He enters Andrew’s room uninvited, making Andrew flinch a little.“Come on brother,You scared the shit out of me” Andrew held his chest panting a little at the sudden invasion of his room.“I am so sorry about that, but I desperately need your advice on something”Albert blurted out sitting on Andrew’s bed.Andrew left his desk to go sit beside his brother.“Should I be worried?” He asks with a concerned tone.Albert sigh… “I did try to take your advice about the whole Tracy situation and the engagement”He explains.“Oh! I totally forgot, how did the lunch date go?”Andrew excitedly asked.“Did you do exactly as I told you to do” he added with a grin on his face.“Didn’t you hear what I said, I didn’t go along with your plan. I just couldn’t”Albert admits with a disappointed tone.“Don’t tell me you suddenly have feelings for her?”Andrew asks as he raise
“I wonder who that could be,”Albert scoffs.He stood up to check who it was but before he could go closer to the door, the door was shut open. “You could have at least waited for me to get the door open for you”Albert scoffs as he raises his eyebrows towards Andrew who had a huge smile on his face.“I couldn’t help it brother, I am so happy” he entered, as soon as he saw Annabel the smile on his face immediately vanished. “What is she doing here” he asks his brother with a suspicious tone.“I will be taking my leave now” Annabel stood up immediately to leave. Andrew and Albert stared at her as she rushed out of the room.Andrew couldn’t understand what was going on between his brother and the new house help. “Is there something going on?” He asks with curiosity.“Come on brother, nothing is going on between us. You should know that I can’t have anything to do with a married woman” He answered as he walked away from him.“Oh yeah,”Andrew smiled awkwardly “You don’t do married women
“What exactly does he want from me, I do everything I can just to impress him but he doesn’t seem to care about all that” Andrew rests his head on his mom’s lap.“He loves and cares about you my son, please don’t take whatever he says to heart” she comforts him.“You don’t get it mom,” he got up from her laps “I do everything just to impress him, so he can be proud of me. All he cares about is Albert” he paced around the room with sadness in his voice.“He loves you, my son”His mother tries to calm him down.“Are you sure that I am his son?” He questioned her.“Don’t ever say that,”She uttered with annoyance “he is your father and you are his son”She reminded him with a strong tone.“You know what mom, I am tired right now”Andrew sat down on his bed “I want to sleep now” he yawns.“You should have some sleep,” she got up from his bed. “One more thing, we will continue this conversation tomorrow,”She added before leaving.Andrew did try to sleep but he couldn’t, all he could think abou
The surprised tone in Andrew’s voice shows that he wasn’t expecting his father to be here or ever visit him in his office.“What are you doing here?” He asks with a confused tone.“What do you mean? Can’t I visit my own son”His father scoffs with a slight smile printed on his face.“Of course you can,”Andrew immediately offers him a seat. “If I had known that you were coming, I would have cleaned my office,”Andrew’s eyes scanned his messy office rubbing his back neck awkwardly.“You don’t need to worry about that,” his dad assures before sitting down.Andrew felt a little bit awkward, he had no idea what to say or how to act. As far as he can remember, his dad never came visiting.“So how are you doing dad!?”Andrew asked with an awkward tone.“You can relax, I am not a stranger,” his dad blurted out, noticing his discomfort.“I am sorry about that, I am just a little bit confused to see you here”Andrew nervously admits.“I am here because I want to fix things between us, I know I ove
Albert’s eyes widened immediately on hearing those words from Annabel’s mouth but he immediately recovered.“I… had… no idea,”He stammers nervously.“I mean,”Albert cleared his throat,Annabel wondered why he was nervous. “I wasn’t expecting her to come here,”He admits with an awkward smile.“Oh! That’s why you were surprised that she came” Annabel sheepishly smiled.“Exactly!”Albert nodded, agreeing with her.“So what did she say she wanted?” He asks, raising one of his eyebrows.“She didn’t really say anything, she told me she was your fiancé and left”Annabel uttered with a bright smile on her face.“If I may ask, what are you smiling about?”Albert suspiciously asked, noticing the printed smile on her lips.“I’m sorry, I didn’t realise I was smiling that much”Annabel immediately bowed her head.“It’s no problem,”Albert chuckles, making Annabel feel a bit embarrassed.“I just wanted to know what you were smiling about,” he added.“I… was… just.. happy”Annabel admits stuttering a bit.
Andrew halts at his tracks when realisation hits him,how will he explain that a maid is sleeping on his bed.He decided not to reply to the knock and decided that the person would leave if he didn't reply. The knock grew stronger and he had no choice but to go check who was at the door.“Are you trying to bring my door down!” He yells when he opens the door.“I’m so sorry Sir, please forgive me” Mrs jones apologised with a terrified tone.“What are you doing here?” He asks with annoyance.“I just wanted to know where Annabel is, she has been gone for a long time now”She blurted out.“You don’t need to worry, she is with me,”Andrew’s words made Mrs Jones' eyes widened in shock. “I meant… she has a job to do for me”Andrew quickly uttered, noticing her shock expression.“Oh! I thought she missed her way or something.I will get back to work then”Mrs Jones admits with an awkward smile, Andrew nods before shutting the door.‘This wouldn’t turn out good, I can feel it’ Mrs jones whispers t
The shock is evident in Juliet’s voice, her mom is the last person she ever expected to be here.“So this is what you do now!”Her mother's tone was filled with disgust.“Mom, please let us not do this here” Juliet pleaded.“The last time I checked, I am not your mother”She uttered with venom in her tongue. Those words pierced into Juliet’s heart, she could feel a burning pain in her chest.“You don’t have to remind me”Juliet bites her lips, preventing tears from rolling down her cheeks.“You had a good life, but you threw it all out because of your stubbornness”Her mother speaks with a disappointed tone.“Why are you here?”Juliet blurted out, trying to change the topic.“Why do you think I am here?”She questioned her back,Juliet was confused.“You know how embarrassing it was for your dad and I when our colleagues told us that they saw our daughter working as a waitress in some low place”Her eyes wandered the restaurant with disgust.“So you came here because your ego was hurt”Juliet
Annabel was standing in front of him, the confusion in Alberts face was evident. He has no idea what Annabel is doing here.“I’m so sorry sir. I know I shouldn't be here but I just can’t help it”Annabel uttered, giving him a seductive smile. Albert still has no idea what was going on.Before he could say a thing, Annabel made her way into his room causing him to lean backwards.She immediately shut the door in front of her with a smirk on her face, she turned to look at him for a second and she walked towards him.“What…is… going.. on.. here,” he stuttered as he leaned backwards “you shouldn’t be in here, my fiancé will be here any moment from now” he added.“We can make it as quick as possible”She walked closer to him, he leaned his back on the wall meaning there wasn’t any way for him out.“I know you want me”She whispers in his ears causing him to shiver, his whole body was ignited because of her. His heart raised faster than normal and he couldn’t help it.His cock hardened and t
Albert’s POVAndrew is still not ready. My patience thins with every passing second as I check my watch again, exhaling sharply. The morning air is crisp, but irritation burns hotter under my skin. Finally, the door creaks open, and Andrew steps out, adjusting his cufflinks like he has all the time in the world. A wave of relief washes over me, quickly replaced by annoyance.“I told you to be early,” I say, my tone clipped, frustration lacing every word.He grins, unapologetic. “All I can say is that I’m sorry. No excuse.” He strides past me and slides into the car, leaving me to roll my eyes before getting in myself.Settling into my seat, I immediately pull out the documents, flipping through them with practiced efficiency. The low hum of the engine fills the space between us as I make last-minute adjustments, my focus narrowing in on the numbers and projections. The weight of the upcoming meeting presses down on me—this project is mine, and I won’t let anything jeopardize it.By th
Andrew’s POV My mind raced as I stared at Annabel, my throat tightening. What the hell do I even say to her? I hadn’t meant for this to happen—not like this. I should’ve been more careful. I should’ve thought this through. But now? I was caught. And by the look in her eyes, she wasn’t about to let me off easy.“Annabel, listen to me,” I said, keeping my tone calm, but my voice felt tight in my throat. She folded her arms across her chest, her gaze sharp and expectant, waiting for me to speak. But the truth was, I had nothing. Absolutely nothing. “I don’t know what to say,” I admitted, breaking eye contact as guilt settled in my stomach.Her breath hitched, and when she spoke again, her voice was thick with disbelief. “You have to be kidding me right now. You did this, and now you have nothing to say?” Her fingers clenched into fists at her sides. “You knew I wasn’t married this whole time?”“Not the whole time,” I muttered, shifting uncomfortably. “But I figured it out not too long a
Annabel’s POVI still can’t understand how he can afford this restaurant. Everything about this place screams luxury—the elegant chandeliers, the soft classical music, and the neatly dressed waiters gliding across the room. The prices on the menu must be outrageous, and yet, he sits there so casually, flipping through the pages like it’s nothing.I stare at him, trying to figure him out, but before I can stop myself, our eyes meet. Embarrassed, I quickly look away, pretending to be focused on something else. Just then, a waiter arrives and places a glass of water in front of us. I hesitate to take a sip. What if he actually can’t afford anything here? What if we end up getting kicked out? The last thing I want is public humiliation.“What would you like to eat?” he asks, pulling me out of my thoughts. His voice startles me, and I flinch slightly.“I—uh…” I hesitate, unsure of what to say.“Is there anything you’d like?” he asks again, waiting patiently.“Not really. I don’t want to ea
Annabel’s POVThe moment we stepped out of the house, a wave of relief crashed over me, so strong that I nearly sighed out loud. Thank God. My boss had bought the act—I had gotten away with it.I turned to the man beside me, my lips curving into a grateful smile. "Thank you so much for this. You have no idea what you just did. I was able to save my job all because of you." My fingers tightened around the strap of my bag. "I owe you a big one. Just send me your account number, and I’ll transfer your payment."He didn’t move, didn’t even acknowledge my offer at first. Instead, a smirk played at the corners of his lips."I don’t need your money, madam." His voice was smooth, casual, as if helping me had been nothing but a minor favor. Then, he took a step closer.Instinctively, I stepped back.His smirk deepened. "But tell me," he continued, tilting his head slightly, "do you plan to keep up this lie about being married forever?"A frown pulled at my brows. Why does he care?"I don’t thi
"This is Alex, my husband," Annabel introduced, a hint of fear in her tone. She tried to compose herself, but the tension in her body betrayed her.Mrs. Torres stared at the supposed husband for a long moment, her expression unreadable. The silence was suffocating. Annabel’s heart pounded violently against her chest, while Andrew—calm and composed—remained unfazed by the scrutiny."Are you really Annabel’s husband?" Mrs. Torres asked, doubt laced in her tone.Annabel’s breath hitched."Yes, ma’am," Andrew replied smoothly. "My name is Alex, as Annabel introduced me earlier." He offered a beaming smile, the picture of confidence. "I’ve heard a lot about you, and I must say, I appreciate how well you’ve taken care of my wife."Annabel pinched herself , panic creeping up her spine. Andrew was handling the situation too well—tooconvincingly.Mrs. Torres studied him for another beat before finally speaking. "Very well then. Have a seat."They both sat down, Annabel instinctively positionin
Annabel and Juliet found themselves in a state of bewilderment as they stood face to face with a man donning a distinguished beard, his friendly wave capturing their attention. Amidst the moment, Juliet instinctively grasped Annabel's hand, forming an unspoken bond between them as they cautiously approached the enigmatic figure, Andrew, whose countenance bore a semblance of disguise. Juliet, seemingly oblivious to the potential clandestine nature of their encounter, couldn't help but express her amazement. "Woah, Alex, I never knew you were this hot," she complimented, punctuating her words with a playful giggle. Annabel, however, was quick to quell her friend's exuberance, gently jerking her and signaling for quiet. As their trio converged, Annabel's discerning gaze met Andrew's, finding him already fixed on her with a subtle smirk adorning his lips. This triggered a sense of familiarity within Annabel, a recognition of that smirk, yet an elusive memory left her struggling to p
Annabel and Julie found themselves in disbelief as a mysterious figure with a masked face stood before them. Annabel, unable to contain her curiosity, questioned him with a puzzled stare, "Who are you?" Andrew, attempting to maintain an air of mystery, smoothly shifted his glass before settling in next to Julie. A silent exchange of glances between Annabel and Julie revealed their mutual confusion. Annabel inquired, "What's going on?" with a lingering tone, and Julie, equally bewildered, shrugged in response. As Andrew took a deliberate sip, he cleared his throat, adjusting his voice pitch to conceal his identity. A concealed smirk adorned his face beneath the mask as he disclosed, "I heard you guys need someone to act like a fake husband." Julie, momentarily taken aback, blinked twice before responding, "Yes, we do. We actually need someone to act as her husband for a day," pointing at Annabel, who was fixated on Andrew. Sensing Annabel's intense gaze, Andrew flinched imperc
Andrew, now visibly perplexed, continued to scratch the back of his head as he approached the table behind the coffee shop. "Annabel, where are you?" he called out, unaware of the clandestine activity transpiring just inches away. His eyebrows raised inquisitively as he surveyed the area, considering the possibility that she might be hiding. "Could she be behind this table?" he mused aloud, taking a cautious step forward as his eyes scanned the surroundings. Beneath the table, Annabel's heart raced at the realization that Andrew was inching closer. Panicking, she whispered urgently to Julie and the guy with them, "He's coming here! Why is he coming here?" Her eyes widened with concern, scanning Andrew's every move. Julie, caught off guard by the sudden urgency, questioned, "What's going on, Annabel? Why are we hiding?" Confusion clouded her expression as she tried to make sense of the situation. Annabel turned toward Julie, her voice barely audible, "That's Andrew." Julie's
One windy day, Annabel sat in her room, thinking hard. The wind outside matched the whirl of thoughts in her head. She had a big job ahead—getting Mrs. Jones to say yes so she could meet Julie. But this mission wasn’t just about typical friend talks. Restless, Annabel got up, pacing her room. “How do I ask Mrs. Jones to let me see Julie and talk about our plan for finding a fake husband?” she wondered, gently stroking her chin. The situation felt serious, full of uncertainty. In a moment of contemplation, Annabel's phone interrupted the solitude with its insistent ringing. Her eyes darted to the device resting on her bedside table, and without hesitation, she reached for it. The caller ID revealed Julie's name, and a sense of urgency compelled her to answer swiftly. Julie's voice burst forth from the speaker, a cacophony of excitement. "Get down here quick! I've found someone perfect for the job!" Annabel winced at the unexpected volume, hastily pulling the phone away from her