Chapter 5 His Obsession

Paige’s POV

Wearing a simple white dress, I put my lipstick on and slightly tilted my head while staring at my own reflection in the mirror. I can’t believe I forgot myself after I fell in love with Noah Hanson. What’s wrong with falling in love? I think it’s if that person is worthy of your love. I’ve loved Noah and gave him my all. That’s my mistake. I let him feel my devotion. I let him feel my undying love. He became so confident that I won’t be able to stand again after my greatest fall. I should prove him wrong, but it still hurts like hell.

“Paige, how long have you planned to make us wait here?” Ares’ voice brought me back to my senses. I pursed my lips and heaved a sigh. That cousin of mine is so short-tempered and impatient.

“I’m coming!” I answered and grabbed my pouch. Aunt Precy invited us for dinner. I think it’s her way of helping me to recover. I’m really glad I have her and my cousins.

Ares’ crumpled face and Alex’s smiling face welcomed me. Achilles was the one who offered a hand to me when I reached the bottom of the stairs. I smiled at him. “Thanks.”

He just nodded and let go of my hand. Just like Alex, I know Achilles and Ares cares for me. They treated me as their princess when we were young. It’s not the same anymore, but I know they care.

“Paige, darling.” Aunt Precy kissed my cheek. “You are so beautiful. We’re always here for you, okay? Don’t ever forget that.”

I smiled at her. We went out together. Ares was the one driving the car and Achilles was beside him in the passenger seat. I saw Alex winked at me. He’s on the back while Aunt Precy and I are in the middle.

“Why did you suddenly plan dinner, mother dear?” Alex asked playfully.

I smiled after Aunt Precy smacked Alex’ head. “Behave, Alex.”

I laughed and stuck my tongue out. Alex rolled his eyes at me. I just shook my head and waited patiently. We stopped in front of a high class restaurant. I looked at Aunt Precy. She just smiled and snaked her arm around my arm. She guided me inside the restaurant.

I slowed down as I saw how a middle aged man welcomed Aunt Precy. I turned to Alex, then to Achilles and finally to Ares. I know Aunt Precy’s story. Men are always playing with her feelings. Definitely the reason why my cousins hated every man who tried to court Aunt Precy.

“Mom!” It was Alex.

Aunt Precy turned to us. There’s a hint of sadness in her eyes as she slowly flashes a smile. “Can we sit first, kids? I want to introduce you to someone.”

Ares aggressively shook his head. “I’m outta here.”

“Ares!”

Achilles heaved a sigh and sat on the chair. I turned to Alex, he gritted his teeth and forced himself to sit. I chewed my bottom lip and walked towards the man who welcomed Aunt Precy. I smiled at him. “Hi, I’m Paige. Aunt Precy’s niece.”

He smiled gently and accepted my hand. “I’m happy to finally meet you, Paige. I heard a lot about you from your Aunt Precy. I’m Simon Andrews.”

I smiled again and nodded. I held Aunt Precy’s hand as we sat together.

“I’m Simon Andrews. I know you don’t like me for your mom–”

“Glad you know,” Alex cut him off.

“Alex!” Aunt Precy begged. Alex heaved a sigh and looked away.

“Let’s just talk after dinner. Let’s order first,” Aunt Precy stated and I agreed.

Simon was about to call a waiter when Alex rose from his seat. He looked so pissed.

“Alex, sit down,” Aunt Precy said angrily.

Alex laughed sarcastically. “I lost my appetite, mom. Just call me when you decide to go home.”

Alex walked out, leaving me dumbfounded. Alex was never this rude to anyone. I think his hate towards Aunt Precy’s suitors intensified over the years.

I looked at Simon and Aunt Precy apologetically. “I’m sorry. I’ll just follow him.”

Aunt Precy nodded so I turned to Simon again. “I hope we meet again for dinner again next time. Nice to meet you, Simon.”

I left immediately to follow Alex. I was biting my lip while roaming my eyes around when someone dragged me to the dark.

“Who are–hmm! Let hmm!” I tried to fight back but the person dragging me was so strong. My resistance intensified after I smelled a familiar scent of a man. It was a familiar man’s perfume. I know it very well because I was the one who gave him that perfume.

Tears formed in the corner of my eyes. What does he want again?

“You remember my scent, huh? Oh, it’s the perfume you gave me,” he whispered in my ear after he cornered me between his body and the wall.

I sucked my breath and looked at him angrily. My heart was pounding in combined anger and nervousness. Oh God! He still has that huge effect on me.

I saw his smirk as he eyes me intensely. “Hi, sweetheart. Long time no see. What are you doing here, huh? Are you dating someone already?”

I pushed him but he didn’t budge. He just looked at my hand on his chest and looked into my eyes again. As if burned, I pulled my hand back. He bit his bottom lip as he swiftly glanced at my lips. I clenched my jaws. He’s a jerk!

“I have a proposition to make, sweetheart.”

“Stop calling me that!”

He chuckled. “What do you prefer, then? Baby? Darling? Love? Honey?”

I covered my ears in frustration. “Stop! Just stop, Noah! I don’t want to hear anything from you!”

His jaws clenched. “The divorce will be processed if you agree to give the baby to me, Paige.”

I gaped at him. I can’t believe this. How many times has he planned to disappoint me in this lifetime? Why does he keep on giving me reasons to hate him more? I want to continue my life and live in peace but he’s not giving me what I want.

“Come on, Paige. I’ll give you the mansion–”

I didn’t let him finish. I slapped him so, so hard. I poured all the pain and foolish love I have for him in the slap. I saw how his cheeks reddened. I quickly wiped my tears and looked at him with nothing but hatred. “You’re a rotten asshole, Noah Hanson. Eat your money and your mansion. Do whatever you want. Stop the divorce, I don’t care anymore. I want you out of my life divorced or not. And never ever mention my baby again. I hope you lose everything you have and suffer your whole life.”

I turned my back and was about to leave when he grabbed my wrist. He grabbed it harshly that I screamed in pain. My injured wrist hurts whenever it is forced.

“PAIGE!” I heard a familiar voice followed by curses. I don’t know how it happened. It was so fast. I just realized that Alex is continuously punching Noah who’s also punching him back nonstop.

“Alex!” I screamed and tried to stop them but I felt something rolling down my legs. I looked down and cried in panic after I saw blood in my thighs. No! No, my baby! No!