ALLYSA'S POV I'd woken up that morning feeling tired and nauseous and now it was washing over me as I sat to fold up my clothes. I moved into my own apartment some days back and was still in the process of getting the place together. My hand went to my head, kneading it gently as a sigh escaped my lips. The doorbell rang and immediately I knew who it was.I stood up on my feet and walked over to the door, throwing it open as Max stood with two boxes in his hands. โHi.โ He said, smiling as I made way for him to walk in.โHey, it's still not perfect but it's becoming homey, right?โ I asked, referring to the decorations and arrangements of the house.โYeah it's looking nice, I brought lunch.โ He placed the boxes on the table, and turned to face me. โYou haven't eaten lunch, have you?โโI totally forgot about lunch, I wouldn't have eaten if you hadn't brought this.โ I replied truthfully, walking into the kitchen as another dizzy spell hit me. I clutched the door handle properly for suppo
ALLYSA'S POV All through the ride back home, my hands were glued to my stomach, clutching it tightly. I knew Max was gonna ask me questions and I think it's best I come open with him.โAre you okay?โ Max asked, driving into our driveway as I sighed. Finally I'd be able to hit the bathroom and have a nice sleep cause my legs were killing me.โI'm fine though it's not everyday one finds out she's pregnant.โ We both chuckled at that as our eyes met.โI think I'm gonna have to come open about this and tell you the truth.โ I said and he furrowed his brows.โWhat do you mean?โ He asked as we got down from the truck as he assisted me into my house. โI didn't exactly come here for anything, I was running away from home.โ He seemed more confused now.โYou see I was married, a contract marriage actually. I never wanted to get married but my father insisted so I had to obey.โIt was a loveless marriage, he usually called it a charade.โ I laughed dryly but I guess Max didn't hear a joke in it.
ALLYSA'S POV Eight months laterI sighed tiredly, stretching my hand to pick the cup as Max chuckled. I rolled my eyes at him, picking a fork with my left hand as I hauled it at him. โHave a care Allysa!โ He screamed, ducking his head as the fork flew past his head.โWhat you get for annoying a pregnant woman,when are you driving me to the mall?โ I asked and he sighed. He must have been really tired. These past few months has been hectic,fun and full of memories. Memories I'll forever cherish.โI'll take you there once I get back from work trust me and we're gonna eat out.โ he replied as I scoffed.He's been acting like a father figure and even if I'd tried to stop him at the beginning he'd slowly found his way around me, finding a way to make me accept him the way he is.As he walked over to the door, I felt a sharp contraction around my lower abdomen as my face constricted. My face twitched.โAre you okay?โ Max asked, walking up to me and holding my hands.โYe__ ahhh.โ I screamed a
LUCAS POV โA package arrived earlier on for you sir.โ My new secretary said as I waved her away. โWhat's in there?โ Jack asked, picking it up.โIt clearly states Mr Jackson, so you shouldn't open it.โ I said as he chuckled and passed it to me. โDo not be a kill joy, you're no fun at all.โ โIt's not everyday I get to right my wrongs.โ I replied and he nodded. I tore the seal, unwrapped the box and shrugged.โIt can't be Leah, can it?โ Jack asked.โWe can't tell, let's find out what's in it.โ I opened the box and froze the minute my eyes connected with the content in it.โWhat's in it? Why are you like this?โ Jack asked, snatching the box from the table.He picked the content and his mouth fell open too. โThis is not happening.โ He muttered under his breath as I scoffed.โShe moved on really quickly.โ I whispered as he shook his head, standing on his feet. โWho sent these cozy looking photos? Whoever did this knows where she is and this person knows the implications of sending these t
ALLYSA'S POV My mouth opened and closed but no sound came out. Getting into a relationship with Max? Am I over Lucas already? I asked myself, staring at him as he pulled me gently out of the car with his second hand.โI'm not gonna rush you into saying anything Allysa, but know this. I love you and I love Ariel so much, I can do anything to make you both happy.โ He sighed and passed the key to my door to me.I pushed the key into the keyhole and opened the door wide for him to walk in. โWelcome home sweetie.โ He whispered as Ariel giggled and we both laughed.โIt seems she understood what you just said. Children.โ I whispered.I followed him into the pink themed bedroom and he placed her in her crib before sitting on the chair.โC..can I think about it?โ โSure you can, take your time but I'll tell you this, I'm very persistent.โ He said and I chuckled.After making sure she was okay and sound asleep, we walked out of the bedroom, shutting the door quietly and moving over to the kitc
LUCAS POV โWhat do you think you're doing?โ Jack asked a week later as I picked the divorce papers and a pen. โI'm about to sign it, isn't that what she wants?โ I asked, turning to stare at him.โYou know that's not the case, something within you is telling you that's not the truth if not why haven't you signed the divorce papers? You saw that album but what makes you think she's really happy staying away from you? That's not the case.โ Jack spilled as I sighed.โSo what do you think I should do?โ I asked, staring at the papers on the table. โYou don't wanna sign this stuff so it's best you leave it, let's try finding out where the album came from then we can know her destination, it's best if you both meet up and discuss about this issue.โโThen I'll face a more befitting heartbreak when she tells me she's madly in love with her boyfriend?โ โWe're gonna talk to her and whatever her decision is, you'll have to respect it.โ He replied and I nodded. Just then, my secretary walked in
MAX POVI stood in the kitchen stir frying the sauce when the blaring tune from my phone hit my eardrums. I quickly turned down the gas and walked over to pick my phone. Thankfully Allysa and Ariel were sound asleep so I decided to prepare lunch in case she wakes up and decides that she wants to eat.I checked the screen and it was Leah.โI told you not to call me during these hours, it's still day time over here.โ I said lowly, walking out of the house.โHow's she? Did she accept your proposal to be her boyfriend?โ She asked and I sighed.โShe must have loved her husband so much, she hasn't said a word about it but I'm preparing lunch and__โโMake sure she accepts it! I'm paying you for this do not make me angry!โ I scoffed.โYou're paying yes but do not threaten me, I have your secrets up my sleeves and trust me if not for the huge sum? I wouldn't think about working for you!โโMake sure she accepts, buy her lots of presents, take her out, spoil her and trust me she'll be yours.โโH
LUCAS POV โIt's been a year since Allysa left but if feels like eternity, she was here during the last gala.โโAnd you were being a dick right then, she had cramps.โ Ivy reminded me as I scoffed and rolled my eyes.โYou didn't have to rub it in you know?โ I said as Allysa's parents walked over to meet me. โHow are you doing Lucas? How's the company going?โ Her father asked and I nodded.โIt's quite okay, how have you been? It's been a while.โโWe've been okay, we decided to stop the search for Allysa since she doesn't want to be found, I guess it's her choice and decision.โโYeah and we should respect that.โ I said calmly.As they walked away, memories from the last gala kept replaying in my head. How I paid an investigator to watch her closely and all the bull shit I did.โYou're lost in thought again, let me guess it's Allysa.โ Jack said, coming to stand next to me as I sighed. โI miss her a lot. She is really hurt, I don't fault her for it and I really won't blame her, it's my fa
TIJUST FRIENDS ALLYSA'S POV I walked back into the house after Max left with my mind going through several thoughts. โHey Allysa, where did you go off to?โ Ivy asked. โOh I was with Max, he left already. Said he had something to do at the office.โ I replied.โAnd you're suspecting something?โ Ivy asked as I sighed. โI can't help but feel that he's hiding something from me, something I ought to know.โโOh really? Then you should ask him, be plain.โ I nodded and walked back into the house.โCome on let's get you to bed, it's been a long night.โ I said as I carried Ariel to bed. โMummy am I gonna go to school tomorrow?โโYes baby you'll go to school okay?โThe next morning came really quickly as I got up from bed and walked to the bathroom to relieve my bladder. Walking out of the bathroom, I made my way towards Ariel's room and tickled her till she opened her eyes.โCome on mummy that's not fair, you're tickling me.โโYeah, so you can get up and go to school.โ Her eyes went saucer ro
SURPRISEALLYSA'S POV I walked out of the building, walking briskly to get to the cab stand when I bumped into someone, raising my head, I found Miss Charlotte staring back at me. โWe meet again.โ She said as I shook my head and tried walking away.โWe didn't meet again, just pretend like you didn't see me.โ I said and walked past her but she pulled me back and heldy hand tightly. โWhere do you think you're going to?โ She asked and I chuckled.โLet go of my hand this instant or you'll regret holding my hand.โโYou shouldn't have come back you know, running into you again just ruined my good mood.โ I sighed, shaking my head.โWorrying too much isn't good for your wrinkled face, try staying in your lane and stop poking your nose in other people's businesses, it's not nice.โ โHow dare you?โ She raised her hand to hit me but I held it and pushed her backwards. โYou shouldn't test your luck Charlotte, I'm not gonna sit back and watch you treat me like you did in the past, I've got my lif
TSUSPENSION ALLYSA'S POV I walked towards the doctors office and knocked on the door. โCome in.โ I heard him say as I walked in, smiling at him. โMrs Jackson, you must have heard from the nurses, she'll be discharged today.โ He said as I smiled and nodded my head.โI'm so happy doc, so so happy that she pulled through and that she's going home in a few days.โ โNot a few days, she'll be going home today, you just need to get the prescription and and then get her the drugs and she'll be fine.โโThanks doc.โ I said and walked out of the office, in search of Max. I'd left him at the entrance of the lobby but right now, I couldn't find him. โWhere could he be?โ I whispered, walking out of the building as I caught sight of Max talking to a lady.On a much closer look, I noticed the lady was Nora and this provoked me. โWhat's she doing with him?โ I asked myself, still shocked to find them standing and talking together.Nora walked away suddenly, walking towards the other side of the car
NEW START ALLYSA'S POV I felt like a fulfilled woman walking out on Khloe. She had her chance with me years back but trying to amend it and make it right isn't going to change my feelings and what transpired before I left for Italy.โThanks Mr.โ I said, getting out of the cab cause these days, my brains so troubled and it really isn't a good idea to drive a car in such a time.โGood day Mrs Jackson.โ The receptionist greeted as I walked into the building, the cool air from the air conditioner dried my sweat immediately, giving me that relaxing feeling.I walked into Ariel's room and found it empty as I raised my brows. โShould be with Lucas then.โ I muttered under my breath and walked out, heading towards Lucas room.I pushed the door and walked in, immediately Ariel smiled, her smile reaching her eyes and I was glad about that.โMummy.โ She called as I walked up to her and wrapped my arms around her. โLucas.โ I called, touching his arm. โHow are you feeling?โ I asked. He woke up
NOT NEEDED ALLYSA'S POV I watched as granny and Lucas mom prepared to transfer Lucas and Ariel to another hospital. They've already arranged for security. Just then, I noticed Nora walking towards Ariel's room with a tray containing drugs.The guards at the door stopped her and immediately I walked towards them. โWhat's going on here?โ I asked as she turned to look at me. โI was about going in to give these drugs to Ariel but he wouldn't let me in.โThat's because you're not needed here, I placed these security guards here for a purpose which this filthy hospital couldn't handle.โ I paused and swallowed.โBesides, are you on duty? Right here?โ I askedโIf I wasn't on duty, I wouldn't be standing right here in the open and trying to administer drugs to a patient, I won't do that. You should cut me some slack.โโI can take it from here, I'll give these drugs to my daughter, and you can go on and find something to do, you're not needed here.โ She scoffed and pulled the tray towards her
DEATH TRAPALLYSA'S POV I walked into Lucas room, watching him sleep as I wondered what had happened to warrant such running around from the doctors and staff of the hospital.Just then, the door opened and a nurse walked in. " Care to tell me what happened?" I asked."I'm not in any position to tell you anything." she replied. " Can I ask the doctor I guess he has a perfect explanation for this." I muttered lowly and walked out of the room.Getting to the doctors office I knocked and walked in. "Mrs Jackson, what brings you here?" He asked." I'd like to know what happened back there. Why were the nurses running everywhere just to make sure he's alright?" I asked."I'm sorry to say this but he got a cut in the vein and we really don't know how it happened." I felt my heart beat faster, who could have done such a thing to Lucas?"I don't understand what you're trying to say, what do you mean?" I asked."I guess he has some issues with people, I really don't know who could have done i
GOODNEWSALLYSA'S POV Ivy arrived as soon as I finished eating breakfast with a big bag slung over her shoulder and of course Jack followed suite. โGood morning Allysa, how are you doing?โ He asked as I smiled and shrugged my shoulders.โAs you can see, I'm doing really good and I'm happy about it.โ I replied playfully, patting his arm. Just then, the doctor stepped out of Ariel's room and my eyes locked with his.โGood morning doctor, can we see her now?โ I asked and he nodded, walking towards me. โYes you can but you have to go in in twos because she doesn't need to be crowded.โ He replied as I smiled and nodded.โThanks doctor, what about Lucas? How's he?โ I asked.โStill weak and recovering slowly but he's fine.โ As he walked away, I turned to find granny and Lucas mom standing close to us, their face brightened up as soon as they saw me. โThey're fine granny, they're doing okay.โ I said, going to hug her firmly as Lucas mom joined in the hug too.โWe're really happy Allysa, go
RUINED PLANS NORA POVI noticed Allysa's mood turned sour the minute I said I was on duty but what do I care? I have my plans to fulfill and a huge sum of money to receive if I do it really well, I cannot afford to fail in this plan. โAre you a nurse?โ Allysa asked, walking up to me as I sighed and pulled out my ID and showed my name tag. โI'm a certified nurse,nif you doubt me we can walk__โโI have the right to decline your service on my daughter, am I right?โ She asked as my heart sank. I continued to look into her eyes, not uttering any words.What does she mean by she has the right to stop me from rendering services to her daughter? โYou should really let me do my job, that's not__โโI want you to leave, I'm not comfortable with my daughter and husband being around you, leave immediately.โ Just then, doctor Helios walked towards us and met the scene unfolding before him.โWhat's going on here?โ He asked as I sighed and put on a pity face.โMiss Allysa __โโShe doesn't want her
LONG TIMEALLYSA'S POV โMax.โ I called, trying to pull him away but granny was quick to notice something. โHe's the guy from the pictures, isn't he?โ She asked, walking closer to us. โWhat picture? Did you show them a picture of us?โ Max asked and there I remembered I didn't tell Max about the pictures.โOur pictures were sent to Lucas on two occasions, I guess they wanted to cause a rift between Lucas and I.โโThere's a rift already, didn't you say you were getting a divorce?โ He asked as I sighed.โWell granny, he was my boyfriend for a couple of weeks and then it ended, I guess I realized I couldn't keep a man despite what Lucas did, it didn't feel right.โ She smiled and held my hand. โI'll never judge you for anything concerning your relationship. You're getting a divorce very soon and it's normal to get into a relationship, it's really normal.โโYes Allysa, it's normal to be in a relationship, you'll be divorced soon. And trust me, we'll support you in whatever you choose to do.