Chapter 14: The Lie Is A Lie. She watched with anger, laced with an expression founded on hatred, watching him stood up. Her fury clouding how handsome he appeared to be, a different look to his usual clean and elegant appearance, he was all messy and disturbed. He looked up to her face, eyes capturing her glaring gaze as he stood up from where he sat, taking a step closer to her before Lisa raised up her index warningly. “Don’t you dare come any closer!” She cautioned, danger warming through her eyes. “And let me better assume you brought the divorce papers yourself, hand it over and see yourself out.” She addressed in a arid tone, her pointed finger pointing at the door to reference the last part of her statement. Kurt sighed halting on his steps, “I’m sorry but I won’t be divorcing you, Lisa.” He responded simply, sliding both of displayed palms into his pocket as he thinned his lips. “And I’m taking you back home.” He added, nodding his head to agree with his own statement. Li
Chapter 15: He Wants A Visit, Then He Gets It. Kurt wouldn’t believed his ears, Lisa sounded serious, ending her speech as she stalked upstairs, fading out of sight. He remained on the spot, lips parted, trying to convince himself that there’s still hope for him and her. He shouldn’t have lashed out on her said brother, he just couldn’t help it. At this point, he was a mess, a spiraling mess. All he wanted was just his wife, to be back in his arms, on his bed, sleeping with him, massaging his shoulders while he works from home. “I literally was going to help you with her, but my face went against with that decision.” Leo said as he struggled with getting up on his feet, groans falling out his mouth as he managed to move up fully. Kurt glanced at him, the look of regret still lingering over his expression. Perhaps he should have been patient, but if he hadn’t resort to violence. No one was going to tell him who he was to his wife, he had to know one way or the other. And with hi
Chapter 16: Physical Confrontation. Kurt arrived at the location sent to him in no time, parking his car in a safe distance as he strode on foot to the small building sitting amid the acres of field. He got to his porch, placing a knock on his door. “Yes?” His voice boomed from inside, followed by footsteps walking down and closer to the door. The door opened not long to reveal his face.The moment Kurt’s eyes settled on him, he grabbed him by his neck, shoving him deeper back into his house as he entered with him. “What are you doing messing with my wife? Huh?” Rage rushed through his veins, fueling his muscles as he pressed his hand harder on his neck, grooves lining up his forehead. Callan slapped on his hand, coughing out vigorously as he found his respiration restricted and Kurt’s attack unexpected. “What— what— are— you doing?” Within a struggling breaths, he managed to ask.“What the heck are you doing with my wife?” Kurt thundered once more, repeating himself and this ti
Chapter 17: Sure The News Is Fake. Lisa yawned with her limbs stretching out of the bed, she had just woken up from a quick nap and her head felt a little woozy. She sat up, rubbing her face to clear the blurriness off her vision. She was now dressed in a bathrobe, an house wear given to her by Leo. After Kurt left them, Leo came to her room to ask about her mental condition to all of these happening. Albeit, he was the one standing with a pummeled face and a roughened body, yet he looks out for her. Those actions of his kept drawing Lisa’s heart into accepting him. She had shut him out and told him she just needs to freshen up and get some rest. She went to the bathroom, and upon her return a newly torn robe from it packaging was laid neatly on the bed for her. Lisa knew it was his handiwork. She had plan to visit the doctor who gave her the false news of pregnancy after waking up, then Kurt’s mother to let her know about her choice to divorce his son and that the pregnancy th
Chapter 18: Delina Matthew? “Wha- What? What are you talking about?” He feigned utter confusion, brows pulling together with his lips sneering the befuddled line. “Why would you say such thing? I’m very sure you’re pregnant, there is no reason to why I will suddenly lie to you. And nobody is paying me.” He fend out an explanation, the perplexity remaining on his face. Contempt morphed beneath Lisa’s calm face, knowing very well Dr Martin was trying to cover up the exposed truth and still get away with it. She should have known that this was all a scheme, but done by who? Planned by who? Who was the mastermind? Those are some questions she hopes Dr Martin would have answers too. “You don’t need to lie, just tell me the truth and I promise not to hold it against you. Who paid you to fake a pregnancy test for me?” Lisa recited the question once again, making sure her voice remain calm to draw friendliness and seriousness to her words. “No one, nobody paid me to do anything. You’re
Chapter 19: Another Hectic News. Kurt rolled into panic, not much expressed on his face but widely displayed by his actions. He drummed repeatedly on his steering wheel as he had his phone over his ear, making a call that is yet to be picked.“Fucking pick up!” He snapped the moment the call ended and the individual never picked. He blew out a breath, flipping his eyes close to reopen them, the simple technique taking away his rage and panic as he suddenly appeared calm. He was about putting his phone die and continuing his journey back when the vibrated in his palm, ringing as the dialed contact seconds ago was now calling him back. He picked the call immediately, “Mr Briggs. I’m sorry for missing your calls, my phone wasn’t with me and I was taking a shower.” A male voice apologized on the phone. “Miss it one more time and I will give you a reason to hate me. What’s with that text you sent to me?” He shifted the topic to what’s crucial at the moment, really not about reprimandin
Chapter 20: Stalking The Anonymous Villain. The flummoxity Dr Martin dwelled in after his confession convinced Lisa that he wasn’t lying about having no idea who Delina Matthew is. “How did you arrive to work for her? You’re not only going to tell me the truth, you’re going to back it up with an explanation of you guys deal, how much she’s going to lay you if you do her bidding and the kind of payment you requested for. I need and want to know everything.” She demanded in an authoritative voice, her head nodding along to her words. Dr Martin sighed, sucking on his lips as he expressed worriness. “You have no idea what danger you’re puttering up for me as long as I keep blabbering.” He breathed out, writhing in agitation. “I’m pretty sure that danger is mid compare to what I have in mind to do to you if you don’t spill all your guts.” She politely reminded, barely fazed by the man’s dismay. He gulped, really having no other options than to bid. “Well she threatened to end my famil
Chapter 21: A Written Threat. Kurt fully turned around, his paled eyes narrowing to look at the oval shaped face of a female who stood inside the shrouded space of a cell. “You’re what?” Kurt repeated his question, taking some steps back, getting triggered by the cranky smile stretching her lips. She looked down at her tummy, rubbing a palm on it before lifting her face back up to meet Kurt’s gaze. “You heard me right, I’m pregnant and the baby is yours.” She answered him, having to repeat the statement. Kurt gawped in silence, processing the news and digesting it. His expression distorted, his lips apart as he blinked rapidly. Either she was right or telling a lie, but Kurt remained befogged on the right answer. “You’re lying!” He chanted out after some while, making sure the disbelief filled his face and his voice. “What do you mean I’m-““You’re just saying that to make me get you out of that prison or make me stay in your life. You’re lying, if you were truly pregnant, ther
Chapter 44: Some Facts And Threats. Cole thrown in a dazed mood, stared around, retracted his hand and tried to understand Kurt’s words. He did just referred Lisa as his wife, so his words needed to be understood. And if he wasn’t looking wrong, he’s staring at the well known Kurt Briggs. When was Kurt Briggs ever married? So Kurt Briggs has a wife. It’s shocking for him. “What are you doing here, Kurt?” Lisa trailed her darkened eyes up to look at him, to show him just how much he’s bothering the flow of her peace: “Call it instinct, wasn’t this dude hitting on you?” He grilled, his feisty gaze focused on Cole. “Do you know him? Is he really your husband? What is going on-““You can shove those questions right back where they came from, and instead tell me the reason why you were touching someone that doesn’t belong to you?” Kurt closed the space separating them, his tone more rough and his hand fisted. He leveled Cole a daring glare, as if daring him to utter the wrong word. L
Chapter 43: Danger For The Stranger.Throughout Lisa’s ride to the club where her friend was, waiting for her. One thing pressured her thinking box, her encounter back at Leo’s mansion with a possible captive. She didn’t want to believe what she heard, or the strange moments that was with Mrs Elle; she was all edgy compare to her usual self. Lisa arrived at the club, sauntering her way through the sweaty crowds downstairs till she got to the spot secured for their outing by her friend. It was space inside the VIP’s lobby. “Lisa!!!” Jules called out once her gaze met with Lisa’s. Springing to her feet with her arms stretched wide, calling Lisa in for a hug. “Come here girl, it’s been so long,” she wheezed, gleaming with glee. They chattered quite briefly before taking their seats, “So I have two more friends on their way, and this is going to be your first time meeting them. Where I met them or where they’re from is not important at the moment, what’s important is,” she paused, whi
Chapter 42: Captive In The House. Lisa reached for her phone, tapping it open to read whatever message she received. Her eyes paled reading the text, it was from an anonymous sender, making yet another threat. “What are their names again? Steve and Joanna. Stay away from Kurt or they die!” She exhaled audibly, glancing around at the unease settling in her system as she dropped her phone. This was becoming more than she can handle, and there is no one she could reach out to for help. She’d lost appetite for her lunch, putting it all aside with the half emptied juice. Her phone buzzed where she tossed it, ringing up in the silence. Lisa heaved a groan before picking it up, the caller contact screening Jules. “Tell me you’re getting ready or that you haven’t changed your mind?” Her gleeful voice sounded on the phone. Tugging on Lisa’s emotions. She wanted the happiness, the excitement Jules was currently feeling. Her feelings are shacked into a void filled with darkness and dept
Chapter 41: An Overall Shadiness.Although she never wanted to accept any gift from him, or allow him get her the jewelry he planned to buy. However, after seeing the pedi-white colored ring, made out of crystal, with beautiful gemstones adoring the edges. And an emerald green thin necklace made out of gem, plus the purple and black designed bracelet. All worrying close to ten million dollars, she couldn’t refuse it. He got it all with just a swipe of his credit card, handing it over to her before he driving her off to a florist shop. He bought her a new bouquet of Iris flowers, with gold dusts sprinkled all over it giving the beauty a much more elegant feel and look. There wasn’t another stop next, he dropped her off at Leo’s mansion and finally left her alone, waving her goodbye and expecting to see her tomorrow at the office; with her bodyguard sacked of course. Lisa retired straight to her room, slamming her body straight on her body while heaving a long heavy sigh. Her flow
Chapter 40: A Petty Gesture.Lisa had no option than to call an ambulance over to help Callan’s pitiful state. He only allowed her made the sky. Thereafter, he took her bag from where it was dumped and volunteered to hold it. He also offered his bloody hand for her to hold, a gesture she refused in a blink, glaring hard at him as they both boarded the elevator.They arrived at the first floor, the company’s employees were starting to clear out, but those who were present witnessed the whole new boss helping his secretary with her handbag and the knuckles of his hands filled with blood. They could only stare, unable to mutter a single word of gossip as both pair departed their gaze. “Your bodyguard is parked there, time to go fulfill your promise.” Kurt pointed out to a familiar vehicle, making his statement. “I can’t, I’m not the one who hired him. It was my brother, when I get back home, I will talk to him about firing him and how he is a danger if on our way home you’re going to
Chapter 39: The Toxic Side Of Jealousy “Oh mine, thank you so much!” Lisa fumed out a fake well contorted excitement, reaching out to collect the gifts when it was smacked away. Kurt’s hand withdrew to himself afterwards, he went over to where the bouquet fell and the bag. In visible rage, he jumped on the flowers, stomping on it till it was smashed to pieces. He then took the gift bag, check out what was inside and it was an Hermes golden bracelet neatly placed in a box. All together with the box, he threw it out of the glassy window, creating a hole through the glass. Anger radiated from his presence when he returned to where Callan stood standing across where Lisa seated. “What was my warning?” He seethed, in a grim tone as he launched a folded fist into his face. Lisa gasped, totally not expecting all he was doing from him, she expected a much more reserved reaction.She had never seen a jealous side of Kurt before, because it took so long even experience his love. She nev
Chapter 38: Two Sides To A Coin. “Pardon?” Again, she also expressed her shock. “And who are you to demand that might I ask? Like I’m very sure you know you being my boss doesn’t stretch over to my personal affairs?” She backed her point, taking an offensive stance against him. “He’s a danger to your safety, so I suggest you do by my order and indeed fire him. I wouldn’t be asking you to do this if it isn’t crucial, it’s crucial to your safety. I can’t share more than I already share, sack him and get him far away from you if you want to be safe. If you don’t do that, then you’re in danger. He is not who he said he is, a skilled bodyguard assigned to protect you I mean, he’s a formidable assassin posing as the protector when he is in fact the danger. You can go!” Instant he dropped his attention back to the system he was operating on, having no interest in a further conversation with Lisa about his demand.He purposely did that, to make sure he did the right thing. Asking her to s
Chapter 37: His Pesty Appearance. Lisa furrowed her brows, her gaze narrowing a confused look. “What do you mean not possible? I said I’m not interested in working here anymore.” She rephrased. “No!” He sharply declined just after she made the statement. “Why?” Lisa flummoxed at his sharp declination, he had just stated for her not to mix up their personal vendetta with profession, yet that seem exactly like what he’s doing. “Because Ms Carter, you can’t just quit on your boss all of a sudden or out of the blue. You need to at least inform me days before I concur with such decision, then a resignation letter needs to be submitted for me to review and approve. Yes I said approve, because things here will be changing to exactly how I want it to be. Employees can now only quit by my approval, and that is after certain steps have been carried out. Today is a long day, Ms Carter, I suggest we get to work. Go on to your desk, I will call you when you’re needed.” He came up with a long e
Chapter 36: Her New Boss“Hello? Lisa! Earth to you!” Leo waved in her face, bringing her back to consciousness with a snap as she’s far into her imagination. Lisa blinked, becoming aware of her surroundings. She looked up at the man in front of her, flashing him a sweet smile. “I’m going to work and I wanted to let you know, but I chickened out as I wanted to knock.” She came up with a smooth explanation, retaining her smile. “It’s fine, just make sure to remain safe and away from trouble. Wyatt, your bodyguard told me what happened yesterday. I don’t want anything happening to you, so try to keep yourself safe in anyway you can. For instance, don’t go talk to strangers who are following you except the person is Wyatt.” He admonished, coating his words with both concern and care. For a split second, Lisa caught herself burying her doubts. That the man talking to her is a true human being, and not shady like she just found out. Nothing on his face, by his words hinted on what he m