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RACHEAL'S"he knows it all.....he knew all along...he was only playing......he knew about me, he knew about Ariella. he knew about us...." I wouldn't stop twitching, I stammered with my voice quivering as I looked up at Sophia, tears threatened to spill from my eyes blurring my vision." I thought I had this under control, I-I thought it was safe......"My mind replayed Noah's words with my heart racing, each beat echoing fear and confusion.Without uttering a word, Sophia walked towards me pulling me into an embrace which calmed me down."Shhh....." She said while gently tapping me revealing the stress I put on speaking in a breath.I left their place some month ago and I am back in my apartment......I was in my nightdress when Noah's call came in...Realization dawned on me as I realized I was still in my nightdress when I drove myself to Sophia's place......" Mommy......" pulling out of our embrace to the softest voice that always awakens my sanity.....the voice that only reminds
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Noah's. POV.Driving straight on St. Peter's expressway somewhere in New Jersey leading to RA, I decided to go into her company rather than going to her store; I was avoiding unnecessary rumors or attention.-you lost this friendship the moment you went through that store, Noah Gordons-I pressed on the brake immediately Mike's voice echoed through my mind.I halt on the spot as I contemplate the words.I and Mike have been together since our childhood......I got so lucky with my dad that I only maneuvered around establishing my own company.My dad has wanted me to be an engineer or probably a doctor but I trail my passion Instead which is Fashion I got to know about Mike at that moment because we shared the same dream and here we are.He has always believed in me even when people pinned him as the bad guy and all those sorts of names.I squirmed my face while debating on my choice....." Is he worth my friends" I mumbled audibly while staring high at the gigantic building a few kilome
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Kelvin's POVI sat just in a corner of one of the luxurious bars I am used to visiting. I have perfectly been ignoring Kim, our marriage doesn't seem to be working even if we let go of the past and just blend into the present trying to work things out, it wouldn't stop flopping.With a glass of wine cradling in my hands, the rich crimson liquid swirling gently pondering on the result of the meeting we had.As usual, Noah wouldn't stop being a jerk.The dim lighting cast long shadows with the atmosphere being thick even when I got my coat well draped on me.I felt isolated in his thoughts staring into the darkness while dissolving in it as well.My mind drifted to my previous day.....It all started from the moment Noah blurted out about RA being a mother...It was a successful aim in opening my mind to doubt.My relationship with RA was nothing more than a business partner and we were together before she signed a deal with Noah.It was funny to me now how I just started to be doubtful
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" Mrs. Patterson, How much do you care for your husband and how do you express it as his wife”I almost lost my cool as she wouldn't just hit the nail on its head.This wasn't the question I was expecting from her; she convinced me to just leave the question as it was to avoid any suspicion.A lady in her late thirties was sighted sitting in a classic exquisite armchair dressed casually for today's PEP TALK.The sudden increment in MDERNMUSE has caused a lot of uproar within the country, which gave me this opportunity.To appear on a show was one of the advantages of being a PATTERSON'S. The chair lady, who happens to be Kelvin's Mother, never missed a chance to appear on a TV show.With a few tips, I was able to manipulate the questions to suit my taste.Even when the question wasn't my priority, wearing a grin, I composed myself while rambling on and off on the answer, which I made Roseline, my assistant, form.She continued with her questions, which I found irritating, leaving me a
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All POVNoah's POV.I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw Kim drunk, like a real drunk.....It is so unlike her as she was a walking drunkard, a walking drunkard that is full of dangerous plots.When she said in between her sultry voice, I was shocked, my thought was confirmed now that I noticed her sudden friendship with Jessica, Jazz CEO.I shoved my phone at Melvin when he seemed to be enjoying himself, I couldn't recognize the girl but I knew with her dressing. She is kind of descent.He was taken aback when he noticed his wife in a question and answers seminar.....I rolled my eyes at him when he asked the most stupid question of all.....He could see his wife elegantly in the live news and yet he still had the guts to ask me such a question.I eyed me pointedly with an expression that clearly stated; " are you dumb!"" Hello!!" a sly voice came through the other end line of the phone.I was in my car so it was quite easier for me to just plugged in my airpod while driving.The ca
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Rachael's POV."What is your intention now" It was Sophia's voice breaking through my space.The moment I hung up the call, I stared at the void with different expressions flowing through me. I am not sure how I should react right now, should I feel happy that Kim gave me the chance to reveal myself like this or I should be scared and angry at the same time that Kelvin couldn't stop his wife from this madness? This was the question I couldn't stop asking myself until Sophia intruded into my thoughts.She could see through me that I hadn't prepared enough for all this time around she was only more than just soothing that she knew best, she wanted to reveal herself as the RA instead of me.I know the danger that hovered through Sophia as well, I know she also has a nursing scar that can only be triggered by something out there.I dismissed her thought before she could wallow deeper even when she has always acted stronger and flawless Sophia is just too good to always let someone relieve
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In a vibrant coffee shop adorned with colorful artwork and lush green plants, the air is filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of chatter. Sunlight streams through large windows, casting a warm glow on the wooden tables.In a vibrant coffee shop adorned with colorful artwork and lush green plants, the air is filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the soft hum of chatter. Sunlight streams through large windows, casting a warm glow on the wooden tables.At a cozy corner table hidden a bit away from people sight;A lady dressed in a casual outfit looking neat and composed and a guy in his fifties looking bulky and built adding to his look sitting across me, their expressions relaxed and friendly. My tousled hair and casual hoodie wore gave me a casual look. I leaned back in my chair, while sipping a cappuccino. The bulky guy dressed in a sharp button-up shirt, gestures animatedly as he speaks, his enthusiasm palpable.It was Saturday warm a
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NOAH'S POV.After thinking for an hour and still couldn't get straight what she meant by their words, I picked up my deliberate calling her private number she warned me against but this time around all I could make out from the soft and cute breath assured me that sDoesn't seem to be anywhere closer to the phone.One thing I learned about her, she wasn't ready to reveal her child to the world and that even makes me like her more, I can't call it love anyway." Ariella, whom are you speaking with...has Sophia called" I could make out her words from a distance and now I understand what she meant by private number.She flung the phone away from her immediately the moment she found out she wasn't speaking to either of their close pals I guess.She still went ahead yelling the hell out of me, I almost shuddered." Sorry if I have startled you again for calling your line and ......I just want to ask what you mean when you said I can't cut off the deal, do I bind with a forever for life?" I
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RACHEAL'S POV.I could feel the tremors in my fingers as I dialed Sophia's number. It wasn’t fear of some intruder lurking in my home that had me shaking; it was the gnawing anxiety of what Sophia might reveal. I’ve always had this nagging sense that she was hiding something from me, but I’d been patient, hoping she would eventually open up when she was ready. I had to maintain the facade for Rayla, Sophia’s child. I let her believe I understood her mother’s thoughts and feelings, even when I didn’t. It felt like I was walking a tightrope, trying not to disrupt the delicate balance of their world. But now, the tension was palpable, and I sensed that the time had come for answers. Sophia’s avoidance today was telling. Why hadn’t she picked up my calls? It was as if she knew something was brewing, something she wasn’t ready to face. My heart raced as I glanced at the man in the room with me—his smirk only added to my unease. He seemed to revel in my discomfort, but I had no choice; I
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Kim's POVI gripped the steering wheel, my knuckles turning white as frustration boiled within me. "How could this happen?" I had planned every detail, every move, just to get Noah's attention. I could almost feel the heat of his gaze, the way he smiled at me, and I wanted to turn that spark into something more. But then Rachael had to show up, didn’t she?“Of all the times to barge in! Couldn’t she have just stayed in her perfect little world?” I muttered to myself, my voice laced with venom. The memory of Rachael’s smug smile made my blood boil. "Why did she have to ruin everything?"Images flashed in my mind: the way I approached Noah, my heart racing with excitement, my plans swirling in my head. I had been ready to make my move, and then Rachael’s voice shattered the moment like glass. “Kim, what are you doing here?”"Ugh! Just like that, she had to play the lucky one here, the one who always meddles."I shook my head, my anger intensifying. “I was trying to be bold, you idiot!” I
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Rachael's POV."We are being followed, ma'am"I had to walk briskly back to the last floor, where the car was parked while James held the door open for me.I still couldn't get myself. Even when I leaned immediately, I disrupted the kiss.My social media account went out due to different messages and texts here and there.I waited behind till this moment because coming to his office because I thought he might want to do something about it probably asked his social team to handle it by taking it down but after a while and still couldn't notice anything I had to force my way down to his office and I wouldn't deny the great disappointment I felt meeting Kim there, the hurt, the pain...... everything flooded in which I refused to let it take me down instead letting my Adrenaline take control filling me up with confidence I couldn't point out where it came from.I loved it when he slammed the door to Kim's face, and I loved the expression on her face. At least it gave me hope, a glint of
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Noah's POV “Sorry, I interrupted something. Maybe I shouldn’t have come.”Her voice broke through my trance, making me realize what was unfolding before me.My heart sank. I could see Kim’s disdain in her eyes, and I felt a rush of protectiveness for Racheal. I struggled to find my voice, feeling trapped between them.I saw through her, it filled with disgust and also disappointment, but why would she feel disappointed when we don't share a thing? I still stood firm to my foot not saying a word until she began to back away, her gaze on the floor. “I should go. It’s not like we share anything worth me explaining or correcting, whatever it is that might be going on in his head.”Her words hit me hard. Did she think I had an explanation? We don't share a thing. I might be “No, wait!” I called out, grabbing her wrist without thinking. I pulled her into the office and shut the door behind us, shutting out Kim’s glare.“Stop it! Stop it okay” Racheal exclaimed, pulling away, her anger evid
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Unknown Pov.Los Angeles had a way of swallowing secrets whole, of hiding them under neon lights and cracked concrete. It was the perfect place for someone like me to operate, to weave webs invisible to anyone who didn’t know where to look. This city, with its endless alleys and shadowy corners, was my kind of playground. And tonight, I had a game to play.I waited, seated in a small, dimly lit room in the back of one of my usual spots. The man across from me looked nervous, tapping his fingers on the edge of the table, darting his eyes around like he expected to see ghosts. His name wasn’t important; he was just one of my watchers, someone who owed me enough that he knew better than to keep secrets. And tonight, he had plenty to share.“Sir” he started, his voice barely a whisper. I didn’t bother answering. I just looked at him, waiting, letting him sweat it out. People reveal more when they’re nervous, and I was interested in every detail.He swallowed, gathering the courage to cont
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Kim’s POVI’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought about Noah every single day since he walked out of my life. No matter how hard I tried to push him from my mind, he was always there, haunting my thoughts like a ghost that wouldn’t leave. The things he said, the way he looked at me, it all lingered, reminding me of everything I had lost—and everything I still wanted.For too long, I had convinced myself that he was out of reach. That maybe his heart had finally slipped away from me for good, tethered somewhere I couldn't reach. But recently, something changed. I saw how he looked at Racheal, and a spark of jealousy flickered inside me, igniting an idea. Maybe he wasn’t entirely lost to me after all. Maybe I could pull him back into my orbit, and remind him of what we had before she ever showed up.And so, that’s how I found myself making my way to his office that day. It was early evening, and the hallways of his building were empty, quiet, and dimly lit. I could feel the tension tigh
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Kim's POV.I vent out my anger to the pieces of furniture in the room to the lamp desk beside the bedsides, crutching and throwing up things my hand could touch.The more I kept to flew things the more the anger in me seemed unquenchable.I couldn't pick up my mom's call because I knew talking to her would only make things worse. Kelvin has made it his daily job to avoid me, I heard from his secretary that he is going on a Business trip.My marriage has turned into a hut and my quest has yet to be fulfilled.....The first time it was Charlie who called asking me to check my IG and I bore the consequences of everything, especially from my mom.The image displayed on my screen kept infuriating me more and more.....the hashtag, the comment.... everything just seemed to be adding to my fire.With every comment I read talking about how perfect they look and how great they would be if they get married...... everything just keeps messing the entire me up.I heard the honking car downstairs i
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RACHEAL'S POVI felt so down and heartbroken when Noah called me a forbidden fruit. I knew he still saw me as someone who only wanted to ruin him and taint his image again even when I had no intention of such.I love the way he kissed me, it was desperate expressing how much he has been wanting which I started to dwell into hoping for a new start until he said those words.He has a thing for having his way and then leaving me mending the shredded piece of me.I wasn't expecting Kelvin to be in the meeting because I don't remember granting him his requests. I noticed his uneasiness and I walked towards him to confirm that not knowing his real intention against me." Would he kissed me or do something out of my will if Noah hadn't barged in?'I mumbled inaudibly."Kelvin hasn't for once gotten attracted to me and now will not be that moment "I trailed off to my thought before asking Juliet if she sent the invitation letter to Kelvin." He is now one of the contractors so I had to send
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Noah's POVAs I stood in the dimly lit hotel room, the air felt thick with tension, and the weight of my decision to come to California pressed heavily on my chest. I had traveled all this way for Rachel, a woman I had convinced myself I didn’t love. But as I stood there, the truth crashed over me like a relentless wave—I couldn’t imagine my life without her. The drive down had been a blur, my mind racing with thoughts of her and the lingering doubts that had plagued me for weeks. But nothing could have prepared me for the sight that awaited me when I finally arrived. When I walked into the meeting room, I was greeted by the sight of Rachel and Kelvin standing uncomfortably close. Their silent echoed imagination words in my ears, and a fire ignited within me. I don't care if he was his ex or anything, I might not be the good guy too but of course he shouldn't and must not be Kelvin.My heart raced as I watched them staring at each other with Kelvin's eyes filled with lust and Rache
