Chapter 60BIANCA’S POV I couldn’t sleep properly last night so I woke up early. Gideon brought in the luggage I asked him to bring in yesterday, so I spent a good amount of time unpacking and organizing my things. Last night, I threw my toi et moi ring onto the vanity mirror but I didn’t bother to search for it this morning. I don’t think I will ever search for it or even wear it again. The ring symbolises mutual love. Eternal connection. But at this point, I don’t think Richard and I connected any longer. After I finished unpacking and organizing my things, I headed to the kitchen to prepare something to eat. I was sure they hadn’t woken up yet since their clothing and accessories trails were still as they were last night all over the place, and Gideon hadn’t arrived to tidy up. I thought of picking them up and arranging them, but to hell with that idea. I finished making coffee and toasted muffins. As soon as I placed them on the kitchen counter to eat, I saw her coming down the
Chapter 61RICHARD'S POVAt first, I heard the sound of something like ceramic shatter downstairs, probably from the kitchen. As I was getting dressed to go check it out, a shrill followed. I hurriedly put on my clothes and went downstairs, finding B with a mix of confusion, anger, and shock on her face. The stripper girl from last night looked upset and frightened, wearing one of my favourite shirts that was now ruined with coffee stains. I wondered why an adult like her would spill coffee on herself. I hate it when random girls who don’t mean anything to me wear my clothes when they spend the night at my place – it’s one of the rules they should follow, but I forgot to mention it to her last night.Hold on… is that blood on her face? I widened my eyes to make sure I saw it right, and indeed, it was blood. Her nose seemed a bit off from its usual shape. It was…broken. Broken bits of ceramic were scattered on the floor beneath them. The scene resembled the aftermath of a fight. What
Chapter 62 RICHARD’S POV Luckily, Linda’s nose injury wasn’t severe and something to worry about. The ENT specialist at the hospital said procedures such as closed reduction, where the bones in the nose are manipulated into place without external incisions or surgeries aren’t required. He just realigned the broken bones and cartilage back to shape skillfully with his hand, which made Linda want to scream the entire hospital building down. Then he bandaged it up, telling her it would take about a few weeks before it could heal completely. Linda didn’t want me to drop her off back at the club, rather than in her apartment. According to her, she can’t be seen in such a state. It was too embarrassing for her. That meant she’d had to be coming up with excuses to keep her away from the club till her nose healed completely. That was none of my business. As long as I have paid for everything like I said I would and tripled her pay, all that wasn’t for me to worry about. As I headed back to
Chapter 63BIANCA’S POVI can’t believe his response after I bared my heart and soul in apology to him. I know I messed up big time. I didn’t trust him, and I hurt him. I didn’t know it was to that extent. But I’m truly sorry for what I did. I have realized my mistake and I’m willing to make this marriage work again for the better. I’m putting my best in all this but he wasn’t making it easy for me. How can someone be so stubborn and selfish? What more do I need to do to prove to him that I love him? Haven’t I done enough already? Is love and marriage supposed to be this hard?As I watched him disappear out of sight and slam the door to his room shut, a painful and angry teardrop escaped my eye. I wiped it as quickly as it escaped. I couldn’t keep crying all because of a man. I had to be strong so as not to let him think he had the upper hand in all these and prey on my emotions.He said I had to do more to earn his forgiveness and rebuild our love and trust. I had to do more to heal
Chapter 64BIANCA’S POVAbout an hour later, I reached Mr. Sam’s place, following his directions since I had never been there before. It was in the city centre and not too far away.It was a pretty simple duplex surrounded by a colourful lawn and garden. The walls had a nice light colour, and the roof had charming overhanging edges that gave the house character. Big windows let in lots of sunlight, and lively flower boxes were decorating them. The front porch was friendly and had a cute quaint swing. Overall, it was a nice and cosy home with a warm atmosphere, perfect for raising a family.I pushed the doorbell and waited. About a minute later, a brunette with freckles and large hickory eyes opened the door. She must be the nanny he told me about yesterday at the coffee shop.“Hi,” I offered a smile.“Hey,” she did the same, her freckles looking like they were multiplying.“I’m here to see Mr Sam. He’s around right?” I asked just to be sure because Mr Sam said I should come in thirty
Chapter 65BIANCA’S POVShe sighed in frustration as she walked to him and carried him. Her words filled little Alex with more remorse and pain and he started to cry loudly enough to alert his father. She patted his back to calm him, apologizing on his behalf.“I’m so sorry, madam. He was eating quietly in his room before I came to open the door. I didn’t know he’d come rushing like that.” She looked extremely concerned at my dress, considering it was an expensive designer Nina got me last year for my birthday along with the shoes. They were some of my favourites. But not to worry, I couldn’t be mad at little Alex for just a dress and a pair of shoes. I was looking forward to meeting him, and couldn’t help but laugh inwardly at such a messy way we had to meet.“It’s okay,” I said. “He’s just a child.”I smiled at Alex. That quietened his cry a bit as he looked at me confused like he was trying to understand my expression. Maybe he expected me to scream at him or be mad like the nann
Chapter 66BIANCA’S POVI had to wear Jessica’s clothes since they were the only women’s outfits in the house. Unfortunately, they were too casual and didn’t fit me well, as she had a larger bust, and I was taller. But I had to make do with them. I won’t be wearing them for long.After cleaning off the chocolate stain on my body, changing, and returning to the living room, Mr. Sam was already sitting at the dining table. Alex wasn’t there with him. Jessica came with me but went upstairs to give Mr. Sam and me some private time.He was checking some papers, probably the feedback Report on his investigation of Richard. I took a deep breath, preparing myself. Whether the info about him was good or bad, I needed to stay calm and not break down in front of Mr. Sam.He glanced up as I came closer, our eyes meeting. I smiled, pulled out a chair from the table, and sat in front of him. I cleared my throat a bit to shake off the nervous lump and feeling.“Where is Alex?” I asked, looking arou
Chapter 67BIANCA’S POVBernard mentioned Richard and the girl’s relationship lasted a long but ended very badly. And with everything Mr Sam mentioned here about not knowing the reason they broke up, her disappearance and her parents, it was obvious the relationship ended badly. Richard must have done something.“All this doesn’t make sense,” I said still trying to wrap my fingers around all this. “Yesterday at that coffee shop, I met a guy who said he was Richard’s classmate in high school.”“Who?” His interest aroused. “The tall guy with the greasy brown hair that you were speaking with before I came?”“Yeah,” I nodded, causing him to sigh. He did say he didn’t like Bernard that much. That he seemed desperate and mischievous, though I thought otherwise.“I know you don’t like him that much…”“I don’t like him at all,” he cut in. “I know but hear me out first. He mentioned something of this kind yesterday.”“Really?” His brows squished in questioningly. “What did he say?”I let out