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
Ivy mustered up her courage and walked towards Alexander.Silence reigned between them both, and Ivy found it hard to read his expression, so she decided to break the silence. She brought out her phone from her pockets and handed it over to him.“Here is my evidence.” “To hell with any evidence, Ivy.” Alexander replied, then hugged her tight.Ivy was surprised that Alexander was hugging her and she was left, wondering what in the world was going on.“Why did you keep mute? Why didn’t you tell me that we have met before?” Alexander questioned.“I…I…”“It’s fine. Now that I remember you, I will not let you go.” Alexander said, then he withdrew from her with his hands still holding her shoulders and locking eyes with her. “Do you know how I much I tried to find you even after I came back from seeing my mother who fell ill and had to do surgery?”Tears filled Ivy’s eyes and she could not say a word. Joy overflowed in her heart and all her grievances were washed away and this made her spe
Standing before Ivy was a large portrait of her. She didn't know how he got this picture, but she loved it and was touched by it."Do you love it?" "Of course, I do." Ivy smiled, still amused by the portrait. "But didn't Bethany ever catch a glimpse of it?" Ivy asked, out of curiosity."No. She never checked that part of my room." Alexander replied."Oh, I see. So, am I to take this home as a gift or is it yours?" "Well, if you want to take it, you can.""Whoa. Well, I think I'll prefer the portrait stays here." "So, I can look at your smile every day, right?" Alexander teased."No. I didn't mean it that way." Ivy giggled, covering her cheeks to prevent him from seeing how much she was blushing.Then Alexander grabbed her waist and looked into her eyes. They stared into each other's eyes for what seemed like minutes and slowly, Alexander began to lean in, closer to her until his lips met hers.Ivy closed her eyes and he saw it as a go ahead signal, so he kissed her intently and the
Ivy wondered if Bethany knew anything about her being in his house or if she got a whiff of her, being with Alexander. Although, with Alexander by her side, she felt confident like she had won the game, but she feared what Bethany was capable of.If she could ruin Piper's job and other opportunities, then she could do more. It meant that she needed something to tie Bethany down and that was certainly not going to be an easy task.Still, she didn't let the news weigh her down and was glad that Alexander had agreed to do the bone marrow test to be certain that his matches with Liam's bone marrow. That was Ivy's last bet and hope.Ivy put her phone back on the bedside table and went into the bathroom to wash herself. While in the bathroom, she thought about how her miserable life suddenly took a turn for the best. She had Piper to thank for pushing and encouraging her to inform Alexander about this.She had never imagined herself to have to fight to claim a man who was meant to be hers a
Ivy scoffed and sighed like she was tired of putting up with Bethany.“I see you have got some guts, uhn? Well, this would stop when I show you what I ought to show you.” Bethany said.Bethany’s workers were wondering why Ivy had been frequenting the restaurant just to talk to Bethany.“I wonder what Ivy has been up to since she has been coming here.” One of the workers blurted out.“Yeah, and it doesn’t look good either. I guess they probably had a clash which I do not want to know about. It’s best we just do our job the way we ought to and ensure we do not get on boss’ bad list.” The other advised.Ivy was waiting for Bethany to show her what she wanted her to see and she folded her arms while waiting. Bethany was checking through her phone and then in a few seconds, she stopped.“Yeah, found it. Now look at this.” She held her phone out to her.Ivy’s eyes widened as she saw the picture of both her and Alexander walking into the hospital. “How did… you get this?” Ivy threw a puzzle
"What!” Ivy exclaimed in shock.It felt as if her world was going down. Usually it was hard to find a donor. How was she going to find a donor in the space of how many days? Would Liam die? She couldn’t bear the thought of Liam, dying. She wasn’t going to be the same anymore, neither would she be able to live without him, even if Alexander was now there for her.Alexander and Liam’s attention were caught because of how she exclaimed. They threw puzzled looks at her and Piper sighed, looking downcast.“Mommy, what’s wrong? Are you hurt?” Liam asked, out of concern.Alexander walked up to her and put his arm around her shoulder.“Ivy, what’s wrong?”As ivy looked up at him, he noticed that tears were rolling down her chin and dripping on her clothes.“What’s wrong? Why are you crying? Come on. Liam shouldn’t see you crying.” Alexander expressed his concern.“Is it true?”“What exactly?” Ivy sniffed and tried to cry without Liam finding out that she was crying while Liam was trying to c
Alexander looked around for Ivy. He ran to the alley which was near the restaurant, but all he could see were dirt bags and cans, and then a man and a woman, making out.Then he went in a nearby public toilet and checked the female's toilet. There was only one lady there."Pervert!" She screamed and ran inside one of the toilets."I'm sorry. I'm searching for a lady." He apologized."Then go to the bar, you pervert?" She shouted."I'm not…"Alexander didn't bother to complete his words since he felt he was just wasting his time. He had something more important to do than trying to prove his innocence.He went out of the toilet and walked around the street, but didn't find her. So, he walked back to his car, with beads of sweat scattered on his forehead. He began to freak out, hoping nothing bad had happened to her, so he brought out his phone and dialed her number. Her phone rang, but there was no answer."Shit!" He cursed, then dialed her number again.Still, there was no answer fro
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