The next morning, Alexandra woke up feeling like she had crossed into the wrong day.She stepped out of bed and did her usual morning routine, getting ready for work and walking down the stairs."Good morning." She greeted after spotting Isabella. The elderly woman was already laying the table out with the help some servants."Good morning." Isabella greeted back, after she had finished seconds later. She thanked the servant and dismissed them just as Alexandra arrived at the table and took her seat."How was your night?" She asked while slipping into the chair opposite Alexandra.The blonde nodded her head as she reached for her eating utensils and dished herself a small portion of food."It was short but pleasant." She informed and spooned her food into her mouth.Isabella nodded her head, following her granddaughter's actions seconds later.When Alexandra notices that silence was settling over the dining table, she glanced over to Isabella and smiled softly before taking another bi
The jingling sound of the bell above the café door caused Alexandra to look away from the conversation at hand once more. She had been seated by a table built to accommodate three people, with Leon beside her and Lucien in front of her. Although she would have chosen another seating pattern if possible.Leon took yet another sip from his coffee, placing the cup down to fix his gaze on Lucien in front of him before he began speaking."I know you both would rather be at different locations," He began, glancing in the direction of both the younger ones he was with. Lucien had his gaze fleeting from place to place, trying his best not to stare at his object of desire seating right in front of him and looking all lovely. Alexandra on the other hand, had her gaze fixed solely on the cup of thick black coffee in front of her.She swear she felt her mouth start to water as she took in its smell and the steamy smoke that left the cup while being fixated on the black café mug. She couldn't reme
Divorced"Deal." Leon's almost instant acceptance had stunned Lucien. He thought of opening his mouth to protest, to try and knock some sense into his father and let him know that ten percent of Albrecht Empire's shares been sold to Alexandra was just way too much even if he was trying to solve a crisis.But at last, with a sigh, he remained quiet, deciding that maybe it was he who needed someone to knock some sense into him."You're as wise as ever, Mr. Albrecht." Alexandra smiled professionally as she stretched out her hands and shook Leon."I hope its just as you said." Leon said as he pulled his hand away. "I'm trusting you with this Alexandra. Prove to me your capability, not only as the precious daughter in-law i once had, but also as the president of Grey Enterprise." He added in, placing his hand on her shoulder and giving it a gentle tap.Alexandra felt warmth rise in her stomach. Fatherly warmth. She thought with a smile as she nodded her head. "I'll make sure you do not reg
Alexandra returned to her company feeling like she had ended her encounter with Lucien on very good terms. That is from her point of view at least.She walked through the door of Grey Enterprise with her head held high, confidence oozing none stop and Zion trailing diligently behind her.The employees, who instantly noticed the change in her temperament, made sure to smile their widest, wave and act obediently in hopes of getting raises for their monthly payment.Alexandra felt that she was in a good mood, contrary to how she had woken up with a case of goosebumps and an eery feeling lingering in her stomach. As she walked towards the elevator, heels clicking against the floor, she mentally scolded herself for being one who jumped into conclusion at the slightest feeling of danger. And she smiled back, returning most of the greetings and warm welcome she received with equal amount of zealousness.Zion was pleased with Alexandra's sudden change in demeanor. Just a few hours ago she had
Leon was tired to the bone by the time he returned to Albrecht Manor, done with his few appointments and meetings for the day. He was still in his prime fifties, yet easily got tired. The man worried for his health.With a sigh, he collapsed into one of the chairs, maids rushing to offer him a chilling glass of water.Leon accepted it, but he has not even taken a sip when Regent rushed in, small white envelope within his hold."Master Albrecht, Welcome." He said with a rushed bow before raising his head. "I'm awfully sorry for disturbing your already stressed day, but this came in the main for you." He said and tentatively approached, holding the mail in front of him and at arm's reach as he stepped closer.The letter looked like it was written on fine parchment paper which had been sealed with black wax. Leon gently took it from Regent and opened it carefully. A large red seal was attached to its end, a after familiar one that the male had seen a few times on the news a few times yet
Leon sat in the living room, sipping on his water and watching the letter until it had turned into complete Ash. It was a satisfying feeling, giving shit to the woman who had ruined his son's happy marriage.Ah, but then again he really couldn't put all the blame on Octavia. Lucien had been equally as stupid.A sigh escaped his lips as he took one last sip from his water, refreshing his patched lips before placing the cup down."Is something the matter, Master Albrecht?" Regent asked at last. He could no longer stand by and watch as the elderly man went on sighing, shaking his head and at time muttering incoherent words to himself. If someone else had been in his shoes, watching the scene before him, they would have almost thought that the elderly man was regretting his life's decision.He was. But Regent didn't know that, or at least his narrow way of thinking didn't allow him to accept it. To him, he believed that all rich people shouldn't have regret, after all, what was there that
Alexandra and Theodore quietly returned to Grey Manor after leaving the airport. The drive back was pleasant as well, they exchanged little words, laughs and stories here and there despite how exhausted they seemed. By the time they pulled into the drive way of Grey Manor, Theodore had ended yet another one of his travel tale stories."You seemed to have been enjoying yourself rather than working." Alexandra said as she stepped out of the door behind held open for her.Theodore followed suit, shaking his head at her accusations. "I was simply take a client up on their offer. Free partying and wine, what stupid Dumbo would turn down an offer that good." He said with a chuckled.Alexandra rolled her eyes and shook her head. She paused in front of the entrance to the house before turning around, looking at him over her shoulder. "You really should turn down your consumption of alcohol, you know?""That's classy coming from you." Theodore teasing fired back, giving her the look that she k
Theodore's words, meant as a little sprinkle of realization, sounded like a harsh slap back to reality and to say Alexandra did not like it would be an understatement.She and Theodore had always understood each other, fighting back to back against the world and protecting each other. He was like the brother she didn't have growing up. The male would comforting her each time Lucien had done something heart break, curse at him along with her and, scolded her when she made the wrong decision and later on let her and even went as far as to serve as her eyes and ears when she had decided to go on low-key.He was everything that a sister would want from a big brother. And now he was standing in front of her, down playing all the errors she had made and telling her how she had been diverted woefully off her original purpose?Something about it annoyed her. Alexandra wasn't sure what part, but she felt a burning anger in her chest and the need to tell Theodore off. It was the first time in a
Mazikeen blinked. The girl in front of her with lush blonde hair imitated the same action. She blinked again and so did the reflection.Finally having had enough of the stare off with her reflection, the teen turned away from the mirror and sighed.Her eyes found the luxurious clock hung above the TV and she chewed on her inner check as each passing moment reminded her of her impending torment.It was the last Saturday of the month, and as per the long existing tradition, her family had to go over to the Langer Family Vila for a wholesome picnic time.Sure, any normal person would enjoy such outing, except her situation was different. The reason why she dreaded their usual family picnic was because of a certain noirette boy that always seemed to make her life a living hell each time she encountered him.Vincent Langer, the original ruler of hell. Or so she put him, but for some reason, only she did.Even her own mother thought he was a saint.Bloody hell, the whole Seattle saw him as
~Five years Later.~Alexandra stood in front of her parent's grave- both Cory, Nova and Miguel- dressed in a fashionable black dress that draped down as far as her knee.Her hair- which had now grown back to it's full length- was packed up neatly and rolled into a bun at the end, accompanied by the black net cap she had on her hair.Alexandra stood with a bouquet of white roses in her right hand and daisies from the nearby meadow on the left. Those were not only symbols of peace, love, and hope but also reminders that life was still going on. She looked around slowly as if giving herself a moment to reflect upon how things have changed since then.Five years ago, when she had lost everyone she loved and was shattered to the core after her divorce with Lucien, Alexandra thought her life would never be same again. She had felt helpless and hopeless that time even with all the power and must accomplish goals, but now as she looked at both her adoptive mother and Biological mother grave w
Alexandra rushed off to the location on her screen as soon as she could, even though she wasn't too kin on it. On her way there, she couldn't stop herself from asking all the what ifs, re-running even those possibilities that did not exist in her head as she drove.What if something happened to Darius?What if some enemy of hers got to him?What it Eleanor had sent someone after him?By the time she turned up in front of the given location, her mind was feeling with all sort of possiblities that she didn't even know that the house she had pulled up in front of was one of Darius's.It was only after she had rushed up to the front door and found it open that she took the time to examine her surrounding and this only made her worry all the more.Whoever she was going up against now had been smart enough to bypass Darius and his security and even broke into his house.Alexandra had felt her mind begining to reel once more when she calmed herself and reminded herself that she dealt with El
The next two days after that passed by quietly. Alexandra hd released the tap of her father's black box footage to the police after turning in the driver and after a few days of searching, they found Eleanor passed out on the floor of her house in her paralysed state.Eleanor was admitted into a hospital under sever watch to take care of her and later on admitted into the prison's medical center while her trial was underway.Although she had been saved from the dehydration and over thinking that caused her to pass out, her case of paralysis couldn't be solved and even thought it could be, Alexandra made sure that that option was rendered invalid.Apart from that, the other development that had brought a smile to Alexandra's lips was when Leonardo was suddenly caught at the air port while trying to flee with Eleanor's last fortune under a fake name.He was charged with a few crimes, one of them being his illegal use of a fake identity and the other being his illegal stash of cash.Botto
~Day One Out Of Seven.~Alexandra returned to the Grey Manor that night after her conversation with Eleanor over the phone had ended.The first thing, or rather, the first person she saw as she stepped into the house was Darius. He was pacing around the living room for a while until he noticed Alexandra and quickly rushed to meet her."Alexa... Where were you?" He asked, his voice dripping with concern and worry.Alexandra softly sighed out. "Calm down, Darius." She said while gently stroking his hair. "I'm fine. I just had to take care of something little.""What?""I found out how Eleanor knew about my pregnancy. The waiter back at the cafe was a spy for her and he must have reported our conversation to her that day." Alexandra informed."What?" Darius was angry, but then seconds later, his face crumbled and a tinge of guilt set in.I'd the waiter had only reported their conversation that day and Eleanor found out about their unborn child, then it was his fault. He couldn't stop his
Eleanor pressed the button and imagine in that moment how it all played out.The best part of it all being that Alexandra was finally out of the way and she had emerged victorious after the long battle.No other thought could have made her smile the way she did.Eleanor's train of thoughts were interrupted by the sound of her phone ringing. She frowned, not taking too lightly to the fact that one of her useless henchmen or sons were distrubing her moment of celebration.She reached for her phone and picked it up, ready to lash out brutally in whoever's name was written on her phone screen, but to her utter dismay, it was an unsaved number.Eleanor stared at the digits of numbers across her screen with creased brows.'Who is it this time?' She thought after a while as she answered the call and placed her phone to her ear."Who is this?" She asked sternly.The other end of the line was silent for a while. Eleanor could make out the sound of someone mumbling in the background and then th
Six out of seven of those days bad gone by. Eleanor had been unusually quiet. One would have almost thought that she bailed and ran away.But Alexandra knew better than that. She knew that the woman who had raised her in disguise as the perfect grandmother was more of a deadly predator than her sins gave her credit for.In other words, she isn't one to tuck her tail between her legs and run away. It was just a matter of time until she acted.'A matter of time...' Alexandra pondered those last few words as she watched as the last fragments of oranges, reds and yellows faded into a dark gray. The sunset had gone, and the blanket of night began to cover the world in the darkness of its shadow.After a while, she pulled her gaze away and sighed, focusing on the pile of work that was on her table.Because of Darius's over protectiveness, she had worked less in the last few days and barely ever came to the company. Today, she had escaped by miracle- miracle meaning that she had made more th
For the first time in a long while, Alexandra felt panic shot through her as she read the letter in her hands. She allowed the paper drop to the floor after awhile as her thoughts became more loud than the sound of her heart beat.How was it possible? How could Eleanor have found out that she was pregnant?Alexandra thought, after all she had done everything in her power to make sure that Eleanor did not find out. To make sure that the news of her being pregnant did not reach the ears of any of her foe. Yet, here she was, hyperventilating over the fact that Eleanor had learnt of her child's existence while breathing like some dying cow.'Calm down, Alexandra.' she tried to calm herself as soon as she noticed how ragged her breathing was becoming.She found her way back to her bed and sag down, controlling her breathing and thoughts together. After a while, she picked up her phone and dailed Darius's number. The line rang for a few seconds as usual before Darius picked up."Alexei? Wha
Alexandra arrived at Albrecht Manor an hour later. She was welcomed nice and warmly, remembering her of the days when she once used to be their mistress and was looked down on, snickered at and even laughed at.Memories of the olden days flooding in made the blonde clench her teeth together. She bo longer wanted to think of those days. Her Chapter with the Albrecht family was over and sincerely speaking, she was happy with her life with Darius.Sure, she did get sad at times while thinking of all the grief she has had to endure and all the pain Eleanor has out her through, but Isabella's wonderful food and care, Alistair's headstrong way of supporting her, Darius's unlimited love and affection that grew by each day and her unborn baby made up for all that sadness.So now, she wanted to finally close things with the Albrecht family and return to her content life as soon as possible.Drawing in her breath, Alexandra prepared herself, carrying her shoulders well, before she stepped into