Piper counted the money over, and over again, wondering how it could possibly happen. She knew she had completed twenty thousand dollars the previous night. There was no way it was less than that."What's wrong Piper?" Ivy asked, and Piper looked at her."You look like you just discovered a skull in your bag." Liam said, and giggled."Ivy, I had some money in my bag last night. It's not complete." She said. "Also, the money isn't mine, I'll be returning it today. If I can't return it, then I'm doomed.""Oh my. I'm so sorry Piper. I took a little out of it to get something for Liam last night. I'm really sorry, is that why you worked so hard last night?" Ivy asked looking genuinely sorry."Yes. But… it's okay. It's totally fine. It was for Liam anyway.""Piper, I'm really sorry." Ivy apologized again."No. It's really fine. I'm not mad. Come on, why would I be mad at you?" She asked with a smile.~"Aunt. Do you think it's okay if you lend me some money?" She asked her aunt."What for
Bethany stared at Piper with fury. She shook, unable to utter a word from the shock that was yet to wear off on her."I have somewhere important to be, so I'll take my leave first." Piper said, mockingly, and left Bethany standing there with all the people in the cafe staring at her.Piper went straight to the bus station to wait for the next bus that was going to town, but didn't expect to see her former co-workers there.They looked at each other for a second before flashing smiles at Piper."Oh, Piper." The first one said."It's so nice to see you once more." The other said, and Piper sat next to them."Yeah, it's really nice to meet like this. Are you going somewhere?" She asked them."No. Actually, we were out today for business on behalf of the company." "Oh. Really, what business?" She asked with a smile."I'm so sorry. We can't disclose. You know, you're no longer working with us." "Rosa, that's harsh." The other said. "So, Piper are you going somewhere, or you just came to
"Sorry. I have to go." Ivy said, in a voice that was more of a whisper to Bethany, as worry filled her. Liam had been complaining of sore throats, he'd been weak, and it was the second time he was losing consciousness.He was being taken to the hospital, he wasn't breathing, all these thoughts were enough for Ivy to lose her mind. However, she bumped into a man as she made to leave. He was dressed in a suit, and looked stern."I'm sorry." She said reflexively still in that shocked whisper."You can't just leave. I don't care whatever fake phone call you just made. You will explain to me while you're here." Bethany said."I'll explain later." Ivy said, desperately, and made to move away, but was stopped by the man."She's still talking, you can't leave." He said, and after several attempts of being blocked by the man, she turned to Bethany desperately."I came here to drop his coat! That's all." She said with more force than she had intended, and Bethany took it from now. Ivy turned a
Ivy stared at the doctor for a while, waiting for her beating heart to calm down."Sir?" She asked, once again, and the doctor tightened his lips, it seemed that he didn't want to repeat the sad news."Your son has Leukemia." He said, and Ivy's chest began heave up, and down faster than it should."My son? Liam Madison?" She asked, and swallowed."Yes ma'am.""That can't be. Liam is fine." She said, but suddenly bellowed. "He is fine!" She began to breathe hard."My… my Liam can't have leukemia. No, not him." She said, talking to herself rapidly, as her eyes shown with tears. "Ma'am, I'm really sorry…""How come? How did it happen? I've… I've… I've been careful with him, I… I do all the things I'm meant to do… and, and… and I… it just can't be my son." She said, and her hands began to shake, as the tears rolled down her face."I'm very sorry ma'am." He said, and Ivy's heart felt like it was being squeezed.She didn't want to believe it, but she knew doctors never lied, and the casual
"What is that?" Ivy asked, desperate for a chance to lay her hands on the money needed for Liam treatment."I think you should let Alexander know his son is in trouble." She said, and Ivy looked even more troubled."Telling him Liam is sick, and…""Telling him his son… not Liam." Piper corrected."I should let him know everything?" She asked, unsure of how effective it might be, and Piper nodded."It's time enough. You've kept it a secret longer than you should. Now, you can't hide it anymore."You need to let him know he's a father. The father of your son." She said, and Ivy looked into Piper's eyes, trying to find the reassurance in them, that Alexander won't turn her away."Will he listen to me?" She asked, as she only needed the assurance."He has to…""Okay, I want to go to him too, because I'm really desperate, but what if he fails to believe that Liam is his? I don't have any proof of what happened that night…""Ivy. Liam is the proof. He looks so much like him, he has his DNA.
Alexander was at the office, checking a few reports when he remembered what Bethany said about Ivy, regarding the coat she returned, the other day.~flashback~Alexander was surprised to see the coat with Bethany when she came into his office, and he rushed to her, immediately."Where did you get this from?" He asked, looking a bit relieved."From Ivy, of course. I took it from her so she doesn't have to cook up something again." Bethany said as she folded her arms."Thanks." Alexander expressed his appreciation with a peck on her forehead.Then he checked the coat's pockets and his eyes widened in shock. He looked worked up and gave Bethany a questioning look."Is anything wrong?" Bethany asked."Yes. My seal ought to be there, but I can't find it." Alexander responded."Shit! She could have taken it. I'll be right back. Let me get her before she goes too far." Bethany said.Bethany dashed out of the office before Alexander could say a word. He was flabbergasted and found it hard to
Just before the truck crushed him down in his car, he came back to his senses and drifted the car to another direction. His car spinned around, making screeching sounds, until he was able to get a firm hold on the steering wheel. Thankfully, his chest didn’t hit the steering wheel and he was fine.Alexander let out sharp gasps, and unlocked his seatbelt, then went out of his car, catching his breath. The shock he had experienced, caused his memories before he had an accident, a few years ago, to start flowing in.Alexander groaned as it was a painful process which accompanied the high-pitched sound he was hearing. He became weak and fell to the floor, still trying to get a hold of himself.“Arrgh!” He shouted in pain.Suddenly, he got the memory he was searching for, all along. He remembered the night he had sex with Ivy, in that hotel. The joy he felt and love that blossomed for her, that night. And then he remembered that he had flown to another country and when he came back, he cou
Just after Ivy took about a few steps away from Bethany’s restaurant, she got a beep and then she checked her phone. It was a text sent from Alexander.“I have been trying to reach you. Once you get this message, come over to the river bank by 7pm.”Her heart jumped in excitement and she looked around as it felt as if anyone who could inform Bethany was around her. She didn’t know what to expect, but she hoped to play this recorder to him, so he could see what a fox Bethany was.Ivy decided to head back to the hospital since she had gotten what she wanted, which was the truth, from Bethany, herself. While walking towards the main road, she thought about all she was going to do to make Alexander hear the recorder, in case he didn’t want to, and he only wanted to lash out at her, probably because Bethany must have cooked up another lie.“Ivy!” She heard someone call her name.It was then that Ivy realized that she had gotten to the main road and had been walking towards her way, home. S
Brandon was pacing around as he kept calling Ivy but she wasn’t answering the call. He felt she had taken too long as it was already 2 hours past. Then he turned to Liam who was still looking scared.“I guess your mommy doesn’t really care about you, after all.” Then he removed the plaster from his mouth.“What do you say to that, kiddo? You should hate your mom, because she now leaves me no choice than to sell you to child traffickers.” Brandon said to Liam.“Please don’t sell me. Take me back to my mother.” Liam cried out as he began to hiccup.“Well, if only your tears were strong enough to thaw my heart.” “Please take me back to my mom.” Liam continued crying.“This is the reason I plastered up your mouth the other time. Do you want me to plaster it up again!” Brandon lashed out on Liam, angrily.Liam shook his head, feeling more scared.“Good. Now, I will feed you because I wouldn’t like to sell you when you are on an empty stomach, so I’ll lose these ropes and take you to the
Bethany who was watching Ivy from her car, cackled and she felt satisfied that she kept laughing out loud in her car. She had come to talk to her to congratulate her for winning Alexander, although sarcastically, but seeing as Brandon had carried out the task easily, she didn’t bother anymore.“Now, you ought to know that it is completely dangerous to compete with someone like me.” She said to the air, then put on her sun shade and dialed Brandon’s number.“I see you have the child. Good job. Text me the hideout?” She inquired, feeling like a successful mafia boss.The location of the hideout was texted to her seconds after she hung up the call and then she smirked and drove off to the location. While Bethany was driving through different roads and streets, she discovered that they weren’t as quiet as she thought they were going to be.“Why the hell is this place so loud? Why would he do business around places like this?” She complained as she drove through a street until she got to t
Brandon then stared at her with keen interest. Looking at the way she dressed and comported herself, he could tell that she was influential and had money "What deal?"Then Bethany showed him Ivy's picture and Brandon was startled that he choked on his drink. He didn't understand why Bethany was showing him Ivy's picture instead and he couldn't look into Ivy's eyes in the picture because of what he did to her in the picture."Remember your sister whom you dated her fiancè?""It doesn't matter. He was gay. And what does her picture have to do with our deal?" Brandon inquired, trying to understand what was going on.Then Ivy showed him Liam's picture as well."This is her boy. I want you to kidnap him as soon as possible."Brandon took the picture and took a good look at it and then smirked."So, she has a boy now, uhn? She must be living a happy life. Well, I don't think I can do this. I'm not interested." He rejected the job and handed over the picture to Bethany."Are you sure? I'm o
Alexander was surprised to see his mother and his sister smiling at him.“Won’t you give me a hug, Alexander?” His mom blurted out, with a smile on her face.Alexander was overwhelmed with joy to see her and he walked briskly to her and gave her a tight hug and his sister didn’t hesitate to hug him as well.“I have missed you so much son.” His mother said as she withdrew from him.“I have missed you too, mother. And you have gotten more beautiful, Alicia.” He complimented his sister.“Oh, come on, brother. By the way, I am so glad to see you. Thanks to Bethany who urged us to make this beautiful surprise.” Alicia revealed.Alexander glanced at Bethany who was beaming with smiles and then she hugged him affectionately.“Thank you, Bethany.” He thanked her, still feeling elated about the surprise.“You are welcome. Alright, I prepared breakfast already. So, let’s get to the dining room.” Bethany notified and walked up to the dining room to offer Alexander’s mother a seat.“Thank you, my
Alexander was surprised that a month had passed by so fast and he wondered what surprise Bethany had for him.“That’s good news. I hope your journey back to the city wasn’t hectic.” “It wasn’t. Why would it be when the joy of seeing you has filled my heart?” Bethany blushed over the phone.Alexander chuckled awkwardly, then he decided to get off that awkward situation by asking a question. “You said you have a surprise for me. What is it? I am actually curious about what surprise you have for me.” “Yeah. Let’s meet at my house, tomorrow’s morning, then you’ll marvel.” She squealed in excitement. “Honey, I have to go. We’ll talk tomorrow, alright?”“Alright then. Bye.”He let out a troubled sigh and slammed his hand on his face. He was used to life without Bethany already and her sudden arrival just made his seemingly bright and happy life, feel like the cloud was nearby. He knew that Ivy was going to feel somehow once she becomes aware that Bethany is back. “I know what to do.” He
Ivy’s gaze was fixed at Liam’s body and she was trying to make sense of what was going on at the moment. Alexander walked in as he had gotten his shot pretty fast. He noticed the atmosphere and touched Ivy’s shoulder.“What’s going on Ivy?” He asked as he wondered why she was staring that way and looking a bit lost.Then Ivy looked up at Alexander and pointed at Liam.“Why is he covered up?” She asked as tears began to fill her eyes up.“Oh, Liam was actually acting stubborn today and I was about calling his favorite doctor as he wanted to see him. He was being rebellious, so he remained adamant about having the bed cover, covering his face as well.”“Mommy?” Liam called out to her in a low tone as he removed the bed cover from his face.“Oh, my goodness. Liam, my baby.” She said, in relief as she walked up to him in joy.She hugged him tight and sniffed his neck.“I missed you mom. Hey daddy!”Even if Ivy knew that Alexander was Liam’s father, she still felt cringe whenever he calls
” Alexander asked, out of worry.“Uhm… It’s just good news. Piper texted me that she was just sent a text for a transfer to the main headquarters of where she works at.” Ivy squealed in a high-pitched tone.“Whoa! That’s good news. It calls for celebration.” Alexander rejoiced with her.“I know right?” Ivy smiled widely.“I think it would be best if we celebrate tomorrow’s evening. We’ll all celebrate with Liam as well.” Alexander suggested as he rubbed his palms.“I’ll love that. That’s going to be perfect.” Ivy beamed in smiles.“Alright then. So, let’s get back to praying, shall we?”“Sure.”Both Ivy and Alexander closed their eyes and Ivy prayed and blessed the food, then they started eating.“I was thinking if we can go on a date tomorrow after I take my shot. We’ll have fun until evening when we get prepared to celebrate Piper’s success.” Alexander suggested while chewing.“Hmm. That’s a good idea. Does that mean you won’t be going to work?” “Yes. I won’t. I am going to spend t
Night had fallen and Alexander had just closed from work. He got into his car and went through his phone. He noticed that he had missed Ivy’s calls and he wondered why she could have called him repeatedly when it wasn’t really long after they had seen each other.As he was about to call her back, a call from Bethany came up and he answered it.“Hey Bethany, I just closed from work. I will be at your place in less than 45 minutes.”“Oh, I think we won’t be able to meet tonight, Alexander.”“And why is that?” Alexander asked, out of curiosity.“An important meeting came up and I am no longer in the city. I couldn’t inform you because I had to be quick. I am back at Spain and will explain to you later on the emergency meeting. That would be when I get back.” Bethany informed, in a low tone.“But are you okay?” Alexander asked, noticing Bethany’s low tone.“I’m fine. I am going to miss you, Alexander. I wish we were able to have that dinner.”“Same here. I would have loved to taste your f
“Piper!” Ivy exclaimed as she stood up immediately and walked towards her slowly. “I thought you left.” Ivy said, with tears, strolling down her chin.“I did. But Bethany texted me, saying you were about to ridicule yourself in the company I worked at recently.” Piper replied, looking sad. “And, I am sorry for leaving. I just thought that was the best. You know very well that I did it for your good, right?” Piper sniffed, looking into Ivy’s eyes as she got teary.Then the CEO slammed his hands on the table in anger as he stood up.“Take your emotional drama out of my office, this instant!” He ordered, with his right eyebrow arched.Ivy cupped Piper’s face carefully, with her hands and pursed her lips as she looked at her pitifully.“You have been doing things for me. Now, it is my turn to do things for you.” Ivy said, with firmness, then released Piper’s face and turned to the CEO who was fuming in anger.“I know very well that your phone is probably filled with threatening texts from