Chapter 12(gala)Sapphire's Point Of View:“Who’s that?” he asked.“Who?" I asked before pressing my lips into a thin line, hoping it wasn't what it seemed to be.“Who?" He asked me back.The cat got my tongue. “It's Tiara." I lied, faking a smile.“Your fiance?" He said.My smile wavered, "I…it's just a little game we're playing and I was dared to do that. Don't bother, you trust me right? I don't become a lesbian, Tyler.”."Oh. I see. You should call her then. She seems to need you. Call her, I'd also love to speak with her. It's been a while you know and besides, I didn't send her greetings on her birthday.” He spoke.I pressed my lips into a thin line again, grabbing my phone from the table before opening Landon's text.'Where are you? Can we go on a date?’ I saw his message.'No, fiance. I'm on a date with my boyfriend. Besides, those fake feelings should also go on holiday on weekends, please. You just got me in trouble.’.I waited for a while then he replied, 'We'll be attendin
Chapter fourteen (it's over)Sapphire's Point of view:'BAM!’ My head hit against the airbag. I breathed heavily, raising my gaze as I pushed back the airbag. “Are you okay?!" Tyler asked. I nodded, sighing.I returned my gaze to the front of the car, luckily for us, our car didn't hit the truck. We were safe. The airbag only came out due to the sharp brakes.Pedestrians were on the road side, staring in shock.I heard a knock on the window of the car. I slowly rolled it down as I saw two cops looking in through the window.I raked my fingers through my hair, making the scattered strands slick back.“Sir, ma'am. We're sorry, but sir, License and registration, please. Do you know why we're here?"“Yes, cop, we understand. We were chasing a car. We're sorry, it'll never happen again.” I apologized.The second cop took over, "Chasing a car? At that speed? You're lucky you didn't collide with that truck. You were doing 80 in a 40 zone."."Officer, it-”.Tyler cut me off, "I know, officer
Chapter fifteen(The ride)Sapphire's Point Of View:My heart squeezed in my chest.“It's over.” He stated.What?!"Tyler? Really? Just a little misunderstanding and you're ending a four year relationship?!” I raised my voice.He didn't respond or spare me a glance.“I should have known. I made a big mistake. How did I even expect such a pretender to put a ring on this finger? I wasted precious years of my life with you and I now regret every second!” I spat. He still didn't respond. I grabbed my bag and exited the car.“Are you going with me to the fucking gala or not?!" He shouted.Fucking fuck him!As I walked down the road, fighting back my tears, I could still feel his eyes on me but I didn't bother looking back, I didn't want him to realize I actually still cared.A midnight blue car slowed down by my side as I walked, ignoring it.“Hey there, pretty. Need a ride?" I heard a guy's voice from inside the car.I didn't bother looking at his face as I didn't want him to notice my te
Chapter sixteen(get married to him)Sapphire's Point Of View:“You're home!" Mum squealed, only if she knew I wasn't up for her bullshit.I let out a sigh, kicking off my shoes pointlessly before heading up the stairs. I went straight to my room and buried my head in the mattress as I groaned.“What's wrong, darling?" I heard Mum's voice from behind me.I picked myself up, sitting up to face her. "Please, exit my room." I asked.“I won't until you tell me what the problem is. You don't seem fine." She said, worry evident in her eyes."Leave.” I whispered quickly as I felt a burning sensation in my eyes that indicated that my eyes would start producing tears soon and I wouldn't let that happen in front of Mum.“Why do I have to?" She asked, placing her hands on her hips.She then walked towards me and placed a hand on my shoulder while the other one rubbed my cheek. I felt my frustration melt away and I began to feel emotional.Even though I hated Mum, her tender touch made all my prob
Chapter seventeen(Sapphire Is Cheating on me!)Tyler's Point Of View:Sapphire got into another man's car right in front of me and left.She didn't care one bit about me and this was only happening because I love her and I care way too much.Little did she know that when I'm done, I'm fucking done. That's the only reason why I was trying my best not to be done but she crossed the line.Though I've been advised by my friends to propose to her or someone else would grab her, I insisted. I felt I needed to know her better.And just today when I planned to propose to her, she ruined the date.Sapphire was cheating on me, I could tell in her eyes.But she loved me more than whoever she was cheating on me with.My phone vibrated, jolting me awake from my thoughts. I fetched it out of my pocket and casted my gaze on the bright screen.DAD: 'Come home now, we need to talk.’.Talk about what?!I threw my phone to the back seat, ignoring the message before starting the car again.My thoughts we
Chapter eighteen(Tyler, we are done)Sapphire's Point Of View:“You must get married to him,".I snapped my neck towards Mum but then burst into a little laughter before moving straight into the small dining area. I figured she was kidding me. Or she must be. If not, then she should be.“Oh. Wait, you made spaghetti and meatballs? Great!”I exclaimed as I stared at the mouthwatering food before me.I drew out a seat and settled down, grabbing a fork to shove some spaghetti.“I'm not kidding, Sapphire. He seems like a nice guy and he looks good with you and you look the happiest around him,”,I scoffed, “I'm not in for jokes tonight, Mum. You should be kidding me if you aren't. Weren't you pleading with me to return to Tyler if he comes back begging, a few hours ago? And now you want me to marry a stranger that you didn't even know how I got to know. You're ridiculous,”.She laughed, throwing her hands in the air, "Take a joke and relax, darling,",I rolled my eyes, shoving the spaghett
Chapter nineteen (Landon's proposal)Sapphire's Point Of View:“What do you mean by something came up?! Ain't I important to you, or perhaps I am not worth your time if that is where you're going?!” Landon raised his voice, banging his hand on the desk.I shook at his thunderous voice. “I'm sorry," I apologized in a small voice.He had been ranting since I arrived about the gala. That night was terrible for me but how would I explain to him that I had to go through a mental breakdown.Besides, even if I wasn't going through any of that, how did he expect me to come to a gala where my own boyfriend will be present, being his own lady.He was basically trying to use me to his advantage, wasn't he? But what other choice do I have, right?“All you've been mumbling is you're sorry. How sorry are you? You don't seem sorry like you say, not one bit. Are you trying to humiliate me? Now look what you did, basically all the single mothers on the internet are going on about me currently. Do you
Chapter twenty(the line is drawn, Sapphire)Tyler's Point Of View:I didn't know what I was thinking that day and that night but I was going to fix everything today.I hurt Sapphire and I agreed. I agreed I only played as a chameleon all along, deceiving and manipulating her to think I was a nice man.But today, I was going to fix it. Even if she asks me to leave, I would not this time since I knew Sapphire loved me deep down inside and that bastard wasn't her boyfriend.I knew he wasn't in any way connected to her aside from normal friendship and if he was, well then, adios! I'm going to take my Sapphire back!“Give me the car keys," I commanded my Butler.He took the keys from his pocket and gave it to me. I immediately snatched them, heading towards the door without another word.Slamming the door, I inserted the key and twisted it, igniting the engine.I zoomed off immediately, heading for Sapphire's house. It was a Monday morning, a new week to start a fresh relationship with Sap
Chapter ninety five(adoration turned uncertainty)Sapphire's Point Of View:“Who?" I asked, waiting patiently for his words.As his lips parted for him to speak, he jerked instead as he began to cough profusely. I placed my hand on his chest, trying to calm him down but he didn't stop.“Calm down. Easy there, sweetie,” I said, rubbing his chest gently as he coughed.His arm began to shake since he was using them to brace his body.“Lay down." I suggested but he seemed as if he was battling with the cough instead so he didn't hear me.I let out a sigh, not knowing what to do to calm him down.His shaking arm collapsed, leaving him to slam his head against the metal design below him.He stopped coughing immediately, lying there immobile.“Are you okay now?" I asked, only to realize his eyes were closed. A gasp escaped my lips as my eyes widened. “Tyler!!" I shouted, gently tapping him but he didn't budge.My hand cupped my mouth. “Oh shit!" I whispered, turning away and running out of
Chapter ninety four(golden opportunity)Sapphire's Point Of View:My eyes narrowed, my gaze focusing on the kids for a while.They were my kids. Jackson and Jason.Without second thoughts, I dropped the apples in my hand, shoving the passersby aside as I made it through them, making sure I didn't take my eyes off my kids who walked sheepishly with the man who was holding their wrists tightly. From the way he held them, I could tell he was forcefully taking them and he had probably threatened them beforehand.Oh, my poor kids. They were threatened.I would make sure he pays for this! I should have known he had something to hide when he was glancing at me like a mother fucking freak in the plane.“Sorry!" I shouted, separating a couple and running by without looking back.I still had my gaze planted on my kids. I drew closer and closer as the man approached the exit of the airport which wasn't really flooded with people.Suddenly, I felt my left knee bend and I fell to the floor like a
Chapter ninety three(The First Lady)Sergio's Point Of View:I groaned, holding tight onto my thigh as I watched sapphire walk away. I wanted to stop her but I couldn't as she was already far away. I squeezed my eyes shut, pain banging through me.The next thing I heard was the door slamming.Then silence followed. I have been left alone to cry and groan in pain. Left alone to sort myself. I could tell sapphire was feeling betrayed but I was the one who was supposed to feel betrayed instead.I lied to her about doing it for the Empire. Even if I was it for the Empire, she wasn't supposed to react this way as she knew our top rule that we don't sell each other out and we will do anything to protect each other at all cost.I understood that she loved that family but she knew the rules. Also, I only lied to her about saving the Empire. I was saving her instead. I was saving her from emotional distress and getting her reputation ruined.~FLASHBACK~“I'm risking five million dollars." Luca
Chapter ninety two(airport encounter)Sapphire's Point of View:I couldn't believe it. The words that emerged from his lips. It felt as though I didn't hear him so well.I thought something else happened but I was right, I didn't hear him so well as gunshots floated through the air, overshadowing his whispering voice.I stumbled backwards, my eyes scanning the backdoor as that was where the gunshots came from.I waited patiently, silence prolonging the anticipation as my heart hammered against my ribcage.It took every little fiber of self-control in me to stand there and not tell in frustration.I could hear nothing. Everywhere was dead silent except for my pounding heart and my shallow breath.Just as I expected, the door cracked open, the metal creaks piercing the silence.The door finally swung open, revealing a muscular man with piercing onyx eyes.I took two steps back in fear as I gasped. My blood ran cold whilst the hair at the back of my neck stood to the end, the man's eyes
Chapter ninety one(book a flight)Sapphire's Point Of View:“Are you okay?" Dad asked, stretching his hand to touch me.“Don't. Touch. Me!" I gritted my teeth before bending and picking my phone immediately, then turning and walking out as fast as I could.I wasn't ready to continue my confrontation with Dad. When he was ready to make things right with me, he would tell me the truth and tell me everything I needed to know.I slammed the door, entering into the car.All that ran through my mind was TYLER. Was he okay? How did he get himself into an accident? Will he be fine?From the name of the hospital, I knew it was a famous hospital in Jersey so I probably wouldn't be able to go there tonight despite the fact that I wanted to see my husband and spend time with him so badly.How was he doing? Did he sustain serious injuries?Why's all these happening now! Just why?! First, my kids got kidnapped and now my husband was involved in an accident. What was going on? Why did the pressure h
Chapter ninety(treasures, not sacrifices)Sapphire's Point Of View:'Here is where the game begins, Ekaterina!’.My hand trembled as my face became tensed, dread etched on my expression whilst my hand quivered uncontrollably.I screamed in fear, running out of the room and dashing down the stairs with my heart pounding heavily in my chest.With my chest heaving up and down, heavy breaths escaping my shivering lips, I grabbed my handbag from my couch, pulling the zipper immediately.My hand went into the bag and came out with my phone in it. I scrolled through my contact list, clicking on Tyler's number and waiting for him to answer the call.“Answer the god-damned call!" I shouted, beads of sweat trickling down my forehead.The call didn't even go through. As I paced back and forth the room, biting my nails for comfort, I tried calling him again but it still didn't go through.“Fuck you!” I yelled, tossing the phone on the couch harshly as I fell to the floor, digging my nails into my
Chapter eighty nine(two sides of a coin)Tyler's Point Of View:“Two bottles of whiskey, please!!" Kevin shouted, gesturing for the bartender to bring in more alcohol.He grabbed the bottle of almost finished champagne and poured some more champagne into our glasses.We all raised our glasses, clashing them before downing the glass, sighing.“We did it!" Alvin cheered, joy evident in his voice.Oh yes, we sure did it! We bagged the new contract! I thought it would take longer but it didn't so I would be returning home to my wife, Sapphire, tomorrow.“I can finally return home to my family tomorrow!" I sighed.Seth shook his head. “No! Family aside, we need to celebrate first. Don't forget we are all married with kids and we got married before you, so don't act as if your family is special. We also need some time, you know, away from family to enjoy! We are dudes and we should be free!”.Kevin pat Seth on his back, commending him for his words."Since you don't know then I'll have to t
Chapter eighty eight(here iswhere the game begins)°†NOTE: I REALIZED I'VE BEEN SPELLING SERGEY WRONGLY AS SERGIO, GIVING IT AN ITALIAN ORIGIN INSTEAD OF RUSSIAN. IT'S TOO LATE TO CHANGE IT SO LET'S JUST KEEP GOING WITH SERGIO. JUST NOTE THAT THEY'RE RUSSIANS NOT ITALIANS†°Sapphire's Point Of View:~FOUR YEARS LATER~“Miss, we need you here,” The lady said from the other end of the call.“Why? My husband is on a business trip so why do you need me in his company?” I demanded."We need your signature in a very important contract and since Mr. Danvers isn't available, you need to show up and sign it in his place. We can't lose this contract. Miss, you need to sign this.”."If my husband didn't tell you, you should know that I actually am a stay-at-home wife and Mum for my kids and I prioritize that. Yes, I come to the company sometimes to see my husband and spend quality time with him and assist him, but that doesn't say that I am fully responsible when he's gone. Also, just in case yo
Chapter eighty seven(The wedding)Sapphire's Point Of View:The white dress hugged my waist, compressing my stomach in its material. The dress was perfectly shaped at the torso, holding two cups to accommodate my breasts.The waist area was carved slim to fit my figure. It was so tight that I felt like a barbie doll for a while but I got used to it. As long as it made me elegant, I accepted it.At the hips, it was shaped like brackets, bringing out the beauty of my hips.The white lace material then flared down from my knees. The design was amazing and Tyler knew what would look good on me. I trusted him and accepted to wear the dress he chose and I never regretted it.Green flag men might be boring but at least they treat you right, like the Queen you are. Red flags are fun, yes! But they are brutal. Some might treat you like a Queen when you're around other people but when you're with them alone, they act as if they couldn't care less about your existence.They would break your hea