Bryan's POV.“So, do you have a girlfriend or not,” she asked with a serious face, and I swallowed nervously. 'What did she want from me?’ I thought.“No I don't have,” I said with a straight face, and she cleared her throat. “Okay, did you have someone you want to date in mind?” She asked, and I spaced out. I wondered if I should tell her about Giselle or not, but I knew that my mother is persistent, and would not let me be until she knew the girl, so I decided to keep it a secret.“I don't have, Mom, if I have any lady in mind I will let you know,” I said, not having the boldness to tell her that I was in love with a married woman. “Okay, anytime you see a lady that you love, I will support you, regardless of background,” she said, and I smiled. My mom did not believe in class or level, she believed that love doesn't need hierarchy, so they did not accept any betrothal request from any family when I was young unlike others.“Thank you Mom,” I said, and she hugged me. “Ding ding,” a
Bryan's POV.“He drugged his mother, and tied her in a container, she never recovered from the shock of her husband's death till now,” he said from the other end.“Rumor said that he secretly visits his mother some times,” he said from the other end. “How did those people know?” I asked.“The nurses in the health center said, she usually makes noise screaming his name and hurts the nurses whenever they notice an unusual aura, but no one ever saw him, that was just their guess,” he said from the other end.“You said his real father is a sociopath, right?” I asked. “Yes,” he replied from the other end. “Why did he never visit the hometown to claim his son?” I asked. “That's right, the only possibility for the man's silence is death!” He exclaimed from the other end. “Okay how wealthy was his mother before the incident?” I asked. “They lived in a hometown, but they were recognized as a rich family,” he said from the other end.“Is the stepfather rich?” I asked. “No he was just an average
Bryan's POV.“Check your email first, then we can talk,” I said, and he looked at me curiously.He went to his seat, and his eyes widened after seeing the message. He came closer to me, and cleared his throat. “What if we shift the attention of the case from stalking and kidnapping to a murder case?” I suggested, and he smirked with amusement. I knew he might want to play hard to get but I knew he would not throw away the opportunity, he was an outcast for 7 years in his department, all his mate has been promoted, and he did not solve any case that can draw public attention, but the case was the exact thing he was starving for.“So, what should I give you in return?” He asked politely, knowing I did not do it for free. “Good question, Albert Giselle, I want her name to be deleted from the record, I don't want him to be connected to the case in any way, not even as the victim,” I said, and he looked at me with a questioning look.“And why is that?” He asked, and I smirked. “I don't th
Kevin’s POV.After I ended the call with Bryan, I took my jacket and head outside, I got into my car, and zoomed out of the parking lot. On my way, I saw a coffee shop, and decided to have some coffee before I got there, because I did not want to sleep early, and it was getting late already.I dropped from my car, and entered the coffee shop. “Welcome si__” the attendant was saying, but she paused after seeing me, it was Audrey Hepburn.“W-welcome sir,” she stuttered and acted like she did not know me. “What will you like to order, sir,” she asked. “You work here?” I asked, and she nodded slightly at me.“That's great,” I said with a smile. “I want black coffee,” I said, and she looked at me weirdly. “Black coffee?” She asked. “Yeah,” I replied. “Okay sir,” she said, and processed the order. I was given my coffee and when I was about to pay, I noticed something at the counter, and I felt irritated.I saw a grown up man who I suspected to be the manager looking at Andrey with an unpl
Giselle's POV.I spent the whole day sleeping and working on the students' assessment. I felt like my whole body went numb, so I decided to walk around the mansion, breathing the air peacefully without any insults, and the memory of being kidnapped by that psychopath was fading away. I sat on the bench inside the garden, and watched the beautiful sunset. “I wish this feeling could last,” I mumbled to myself. I sighed with relief, and smiled.I checked my phone, expecting a call from someone. “He hasn't called yet,” I said, referring to Bryan, but then I thought I should not be expecting any call from him. I noticed that I was expecting too much from him and I did not want anything to happen between us.“Giselle get your act straight, and stop thinking about him, think about your husband,” I exclaimed, trying to convince myself that I wasn't attracted to Bryan.“Did the Boss call?” Someone asked from behind, and that startled me. “Ahhhhhhhhh!” I screamed, holding my chest. “You scared
Kevin's POV.I followed her knowing it was late and she won't have anywhere to sleep. She went into a bar, and wanted to drink but when she checked her purse she left the bar, and she went to the ice cream stand. I watched her every move, and made myself visible to her but she ignored me. And she kept on going to different places and I almost forgot where I packed my car. But I could not stop following her, because it seemed like I was the cause of her problem.I could not stop wondering what kind of mother was her because she was sent out of her house that late when she is just eighteen, and her mother's word flash through my mind, she said Audrey should go and beg the man before coming back to the house. I guessed that she was already aware of her daughter being harassed at work, but she didn't defended the man like it was no big deal.'Who is the man to them? Or what could be the cause of that maltreatment? Or some mothers are just like that?’ I thought, and stared at Audrey's bac
Giselle's POV.I went back to my room after the gathering ended. I went to the bathroom to freshen up before going to bed. I slipped into my white towel, holding a hand dryer, and my phone beeped. I couldn't leave what I was doing so I changed into my night wear.After I got changed, I went to the bed, and picked up my phone. A notification popped up on my phone screen immediately I unlocked it. I saw a message, and the sender was Bryan, I smiled happily. Even after he called me I was still happy to see his message. I clicked on the message. Message read; “Are you indoor?” I read, and the message was weird, but I still replied to him. Message sent; “Yeah, why are you asking?” I sent it. And he replied immediately. “Nothing, I just wanted to check up on you, have a good night's rest,” I read. Message sent; “okay, thanks,” I replied, and placed my head on the pillow with a smile.***********The morning sun seeped into the bedroom and I smiled because I was able to sleep without worrie
Bryan's POV.She hung up the call, and I tossed the phone in the passenger seat. I zoomed out of Mark's apartment, and headed to my house as I adjusted my shirt. I drove on the busy street but then I noticed that I was losing my focus. I was too tired to drive properly, because of what I went through thirteen hours ago.13 hours earlier, I got a call from Mark so I had to go to his apartment. I zoomed into his apartment aggressively, and parked randomly. Three men were waiting outside for my arrival and they bowed as soon as I got down. “Welcome sir,” they chorused. “Where's Mark,” I asked impatiently. “This way sir,” one of the men led the way, and I followed him.We got inside the apartment, but nobody was there because the apartment was just a camouflage. The man shifted a frame, and a door opened. I walked down the stairs and the underground office was spacious, occupied with only computers, and other technology devices. It was busy there. And as soon as I got down, Mark walked t
Giselle's POV.I went through hell holding the pain, but I didn't plan on losing the baby. Two days later,“I am sorry, I didn't tell you about Ivy,” he said apologetically. I smiled faintly looking at him. “I didn't know she would be that extreme,” he said, but then I remembered that he came to the scene without being called by Ivy.“How did you know where I was?” I asked with my brows knitted. He stopped talking for a moment before he cleared his throat. “Your anklet,” he pointed to my leg. “What?” I chuckled. “I had a bad feeling and you don't like the idea of bodyguards that was why I installed a tracking device on it,” he explained.I remembered how he made sure I wore the anklet when going out. He got it for me on the day he got me an engagement ring. I didn't realize he was trying to protect me all that time.I smiled at him, I was so happy that he was consistent with his character and he didn't change. “I got there late I am sorry, I should have noticed earlier,” his eyeba
Bad Feeling.Bryan's POV.At the hospital,We got to the hospital emergency room, and she was already receiving treatment. She lost a lot of blood and I was so scared seeing how the treatment took a lot of time.“Who is she to you, Mr Lopez?” The doctor asked. “She's my fiance,” I said with a trembling voice, I knew no good came out of that question. The doctor became silent. “What's wrong, say something doctor!” I panicked.“She inhales a lot of smoke, and she bled too much, the fetus is at risk, and it is dangerous for her health so we might consider an abortion to make her safe,” he said.My jaw dropped hearing that I knew how much Giselle wanted a baby, but knowing I was the cause of all the circumstances I felt horrible.“Is there no other way?” I asked. “There is, but the patient's life will be at risk; she might not make it,” the doctor said.I shook my head unconsciously. “I don't want to lose her,” “Wh____ Dr. Niel!” I wanted to talk, but I was interrupted by a nurse coming
Giselle's POV.I was supposed to be at the civil affairs bureau to divorce Donald, but I woke up and met myself at a strange place, and a strange position.I was startled to death when I realized that I was kidnapped. The girl I always see around Bryan was sitting in front of me with a proud face, and an evil smirk.I didn't know what to do. I couldn't run, or struggle. I was tied down on the chair and couldn't move an inch.I didn't know Where I was or how I got there. All I knew was that someone asked for my help and that made me land in an unknown room tied down to a chair.I looked around and I noticed we weren't at the city judging with the sounds. 'She is crazy!’ I didn't know someone was crazy for Bryan, he never mentioned anything about his ex lovers before and that caught me off guard.She was busy explaining how She and Bryan were lovers and claiming that they were still in love.I knew Bryan would never do such a thing to me, and not when I actually know him.I got tired,
Ivy's POV.I was shocked to hear about Bryan's proposal to the young lecturer. I knew Bryan's determination can't be altered even by his parents so I didn't plan to approach his mother again since it would not work.I started thinking of a way to stop their engagement or whatever they were planning to do. “What can stop a wedding from happening?” I asked my maid unconsciously.“If the bride decided to show up or the groom, no wedding was held without the couples,” she said, and that rang a bell. 'No wedding holds without the bride' I repeated the words in my head.“What?” I smiled cunningly. “I am sorry, ma'am,” she apologized for absolutely nothing. “This is the first time I will be finding your presence useful, good job,” I said.I decipher the solution to the problem without stress. “Thank you ma'am,” she smiled, and made me feel irritated. “Get out of my sight!” I fired.She scurried out of my room. I hissed irritatedly thinking of a way to execute the plan, but then I remembered
Bryans pov I left the mansion and went to a jewelry store. “Good morning sir,” the manager said to me. I went inside and I saw many choices but I saw a particular diamond ring that was eye-catching. “I want that one,” I chose. I left the mall, and then I decided to go out with the boys because he needed it. I picked up my phone and dialed Kevin's number. He picked up after some time. “Hello,” I said, and I expected Kevin to talk from the other end, but he didn't. “Are you okay?” I asked worriedly. “I am fine,” he said with a weak voice from the other end. “What's wrong with you?” I asked, but then I remembered that such questions didn't benefit such communication methods. “Let's meet up,” I said. “Okay, our bar,” he said from the other end. I ended the call and called Sebastian. “Hey buddy,” he said from the other end. “Hi,” I said. “What's up?”! His voice was low and uncheerful. “How are you?” I asked. “I am feeling great.,” He said, but he didn't sound alright.
Giselle's POV.I was preparing to leave the hospital and Bryan's parents were still around. Bryan's mother was still looking at me with her deadly glare.I looked away trying my best not to make her angry. I saw Bryan with his father, and I noticed something was suspicious with their behavior, but I ignored it. Took my phone, and I felt disappointed. My parents were never supportive, and I knew that, but that was different.I felt ignored and belittled. My parents were very greedy and selfish. I wished they could realize that I was their daughter too.I foolishly thought I loved Donald and made the sacrifice for my dad, but she later abandoned me after getting me into a business.Even my mother was never there for me. I thought Donald's mother's evil treatment was normal at first since I didn't have the experience of a mother's love.I wanted to have time with my parents and laugh with them, but that could never happen because of the company affairs.I dropped my phone and shrugged
Bryan's POV.“What are you doing here again?” I yelled at Donald who was busy standing by the door. “Calm down Bryan,” Giselle pleaded with me. I nodded at her reassuring her that I wouldn't go out of line even though they did.“Giselle!” Donald exclaimed. “Don't you dare call babe with your filthy mouth again!” I roared. “What are you Looking for?” I said.“I am here to speak with my wife,” he said, trying to get under my skin, and it worked because I was ready to hit his face, but I was calm thanks to Giselle.“Donald you signed the divorce paper some days ago I am no longer your wife,” she said. “But the court hasn't notarized it yet,” he said, and I hissed frustratedly.“Donald get out of here,” she said, getting angry, only his name gave me a headache.“Well if you know what is best for you, you will cancel the divorce,” he said, and I couldn't help but scoff at his words. “And why is that?” she sneered at him.“Your father's business is hanging, and his family is not ready to
Giselle's POV.His parents were shocked by the news and they left angrily. I couldn't believe my ears…'Game companies?’ I mulled it over in my head. I wondered how he started because he was still young and naive. He must be a genius, I thought, but I was angry that he hid such important information from me.But then the day he confessed his feelings for me, he took me to a game competition, and I noticed he was respected by the workers, but I could never imagine that he owned something that huge.I stared at him blankly. I didn't know if I should get angry or just cheer him up, we were both in a situation that needed to be close, but I couldn't help it. I was distant from him, and that made me sad.I hated the fact that he hid something that huge from people including me. I didn't expect much from him. I was more dumbfounded when I found out about his mother.I went to the company before, and he still dared to pretend. He made a fool out of me, and nobody ever hinted to me about my
Ivy's POV.I heard the news about what happened at Lopez's ancestral mansion. It wasn't on the news but I had my ways.I decided to play a sympathetic role and wanted to visit the young lecturer at the hospital to mock her.I was so happy that she got sick, I knew that would be a great opportunity to get close to Bryan.I promised myself to use the time wisely. I texted Henry to get himself prepared because I wanted to celebrate my new achievement with him. I missed his touch so much. I set out and drove out of the parking lot. I drove to the hospital using the GPS.I got to the hospital and I had difficulty in looking for the ward, but then I saw Bryan's mother walking angrily towards the ward. I ran after her. “Good morning, ma'am,” I greeted politely. “What are you doing here?” She asked. “I-I…came here to collect my father's medical report,” I said, giving her a questioning look as well. “I can't hide from you since you gave me the tip,” she said. “Follow me if you have time,