Kate POVMy way is not his way, but I know what I can do to make his love my way. The fact that he still loves me. I woke up on the bed with my ex-boyfriend's friends.We are just friends from childhood, and that has been with benefits since day one we knew ourselves. I should be the one to marry him, but I can't have one man. I'm too pretty for that.I already have it planned to make him drunk so we can have fun together. With that, his decision will be less on me, and at least he will give me more way into his home.I could see he just woke up from the bed. I can't forget how he screwed me harder last night. It's been long since I had that kind of fun, and I can see he is stronger than before.''What did you do to me last night?'' He said angrily as if we didn’t do it together.''What do you mean by what I did? I should be asking you what you did to me. I don't know how you brought me here, and I keep wondering why you betrayed your wife.''A loud slap landed on my face.''Zain, you
Skylar POV. I paced around the room, lost in thought. Why didn’t Zain come back yesterday? Why is he treating me like this? “Anty Skyler, what is wrong? What happened to you? And where is my dad? He’s not in his room,” Kai asked, his small voice snapping me out of my spiraling thoughts. He must have noticed something off from my restless pacing. “My Dear Kai, your daddy is fine. He had to attend to an emergency at his office. All we can do is pray,” I lied, masking my turmoil. I didn’t want to burden him with the truth. My pacing could only mean two things: praying or trouble. “Oh, you know how to pray? I want to join you too, Anty Skyler!” he chirped innocently. “Kai, you’re just a kid. You’re too young for this. In fact, you should be in bed. You have school tomorrow, okay?” I said, trying to dismiss him gently. “Okay, I’ll go and sleep,” Kai said, heading to his room. But I knew better. He wouldn’t sleep; he’d be lying awake, trying to figure out whether I had lied to him or
Kate’s POV The rain carried the sound of the city, blending it with the endless buzz of chatter between strangers and acquaintances alike. The restaurant had an air of sophistication, far different from the casual spots I used to frequent. It was elegant, almost intimidating. I ordered a coffee and meal while I waited for Patrick, who had invited me here. He had mentioned he wouldn’t be coming alone. A few minutes later, Patrick walked in. His familiar face hadn’t changed much, though he seemed even more handsome than before. But he wasn’t alone. His younger brother, James William, trailed behind him, looking as arrogant as I remembered from our childhood. “Hey, how long have you been here?” Patrick asked, handing me a cup of iced chocolate. “Not too long,” I replied casually. Patrick gestured toward James. “Meet James, my younger brother. Stubborn as ever,” he said with a teasing smile. I didn’t need an introduction. I already knew who James was. He was notorious for his
Skylar's POVI was skeptical about what to do at the winery party’s opening, surrounded by the state’s wealthiest people. I couldn’t believe I’d been allowed at such an event, but as the manager of Zane Hills, who sat beside me, it was my job. I was growing tired of the role, and I’d been planning to leave soon, especially since it made focusing on my relationship nearly impossible. Today was my anniversary, yet here I was, spending it with my boss instead.“Welcome, everyone, to the auction of the Azure Veil wine recipe,” the hostess announced, snapping me out of my thoughts. I sat up, focusing on the stage.“We have prominent businessmen with us, so we’ll jump right in before starting the night’s celebration.” She gestured toward the curtains, and applause erupted as they parted, revealing a single blue bottle on a stand.“The bidding starts now. Ten million, going.”“Seventy million”“Eighty million”“One hundred”“Child’s play,” Zane muttered beside me, tapping his fingers on the
“You what?” I almost screamed. “You had it coming, Skylar. I don't want a girlfriend who won't be there if I need to feel loved. I don't want a girlfriend who loves her job more than me.” “So you cheated on me, Ray? How could you do this to me? How could you even think of doing that to me? That's unfair.” I almost screamed, tears running down my face, and just then, I heard the door push open, and slowly it was closed. My eyes met with my boss's eyes, and he looked as though he were standing there, a towel wrapped around his waist and water dripping from his hair down to his already wet chest but instead of feeling attracted, I was disgusted. And then it hit me, I just had a night with my boss. “Holy…” I quickly covered my mouth, not to draw attention to myself over the phone. I just cheated on my boyfriend also and here I was criticizing him for doing the same. Why does Zane always have to be in it? “Please, Ray. Let's just talk about this.”“There's nothing to talk about.” He c
Skylar's POV“Getting married? I still can’t process the words in my head. What do you mean by getting married? I am your secretary, and I work for you. You have high standards, and people won’t expect to see us together.”“Well, luckily for you, or should I say "us,” I don’t care about what people say, and I think you should learn that too.”......“Did he just say us? Oh, my God. Zane Hills, please. I need to go and get prepared for today.”“Well, before you go, you have to see what I have to offer. Don’t you think so?”“Offer? I don’t understand. What do you mean by offer?” Soon one of his men walked in with a suitcase in his hand, and soon I started to wonder what was going on.“So! Miss Skyler Miller, what do you think about this? He said as he stretched out his hand towards me with a paper.”“What is this?”“Will you just check it out first and stop asking questions?”Soon I went through it, and it was a contract—a marriage contract! “What is this? What does this mean?”“What do
Skyler POV. I woke up to see a man that probably will be in his 25 now. I can’t still process who he is until I open my eyes wider, and I could see myself in a different room. "How did I get here?" "But you chose this hotel room number. You approached me first. Why are you asking me that question?" "Who fuckin are you? I don’t know you. You took me to this place to drug me and had intimacy with me." "Don’t touch me," I shouted as he wanted to calm me down when he realized that my voice was rising up. Then, I saw myself naked, and my bra and pants on the floor. "What am I doing here? Please, can you explain what I’m doing here with you, asshole?" He smiled when I called him an asshole. "You must be joking. If you don’t believe me, let me tell you how it started." Then he took his phone from the table and showed me a video. I was choked when I saw myself, talking and forcing him. I saw how I was behaving in the bar. I was frustrated, and I fast-forwarded it. I saw how I was ridi
Zain's POV As we stepped out of the Ministry of Marriage building, I let go of Skyler’s hand. The only reason I had held it inside was to avoid giving the paparazzi a story they didn’t already have. Still, a few pictures of us were captured while leaving the building. I smirked slightly as the cameras flashed.“Congratulations, Mrs. Skyler Hills. Congratulations on being married to me. Cheers to a good life,” I said casually before getting into my car and driving off. I didn’t look back to see her reaction, but I imagined the shock written all over her face.When I got home, I was greeted by an unwelcome sight, my parents.“What are you guys doing in my house at this time?” I asked, already annoyed.“Really, Zain? What were you doing at the marriage registry?” my mother shot back.I froze momentarily, wondering how they found out so quickly. “What do you mean, what was I doing? Mom, I’ve had a long day, and I need to rest. Besides, you shouldn’t be here just because I gave you an ext
Kate’s POV The rain carried the sound of the city, blending it with the endless buzz of chatter between strangers and acquaintances alike. The restaurant had an air of sophistication, far different from the casual spots I used to frequent. It was elegant, almost intimidating. I ordered a coffee and meal while I waited for Patrick, who had invited me here. He had mentioned he wouldn’t be coming alone. A few minutes later, Patrick walked in. His familiar face hadn’t changed much, though he seemed even more handsome than before. But he wasn’t alone. His younger brother, James William, trailed behind him, looking as arrogant as I remembered from our childhood. “Hey, how long have you been here?” Patrick asked, handing me a cup of iced chocolate. “Not too long,” I replied casually. Patrick gestured toward James. “Meet James, my younger brother. Stubborn as ever,” he said with a teasing smile. I didn’t need an introduction. I already knew who James was. He was notorious for his
Skylar POV. I paced around the room, lost in thought. Why didn’t Zain come back yesterday? Why is he treating me like this? “Anty Skyler, what is wrong? What happened to you? And where is my dad? He’s not in his room,” Kai asked, his small voice snapping me out of my spiraling thoughts. He must have noticed something off from my restless pacing. “My Dear Kai, your daddy is fine. He had to attend to an emergency at his office. All we can do is pray,” I lied, masking my turmoil. I didn’t want to burden him with the truth. My pacing could only mean two things: praying or trouble. “Oh, you know how to pray? I want to join you too, Anty Skyler!” he chirped innocently. “Kai, you’re just a kid. You’re too young for this. In fact, you should be in bed. You have school tomorrow, okay?” I said, trying to dismiss him gently. “Okay, I’ll go and sleep,” Kai said, heading to his room. But I knew better. He wouldn’t sleep; he’d be lying awake, trying to figure out whether I had lied to him or
Kate POVMy way is not his way, but I know what I can do to make his love my way. The fact that he still loves me. I woke up on the bed with my ex-boyfriend's friends.We are just friends from childhood, and that has been with benefits since day one we knew ourselves. I should be the one to marry him, but I can't have one man. I'm too pretty for that.I already have it planned to make him drunk so we can have fun together. With that, his decision will be less on me, and at least he will give me more way into his home.I could see he just woke up from the bed. I can't forget how he screwed me harder last night. It's been long since I had that kind of fun, and I can see he is stronger than before.''What did you do to me last night?'' He said angrily as if we didn’t do it together.''What do you mean by what I did? I should be asking you what you did to me. I don't know how you brought me here, and I keep wondering why you betrayed your wife.''A loud slap landed on my face.''Zain, you
Zain POV "Hey, what is wrong with you? Why did you come to my house without my permission?" I asked, curiosity all over his face. I didn’t hesitate to take her out of the house when I found out that Skyler was getting angry somehow. I felt so sad when I saw Kate in my compound. It was something I could not deny since she is the mother of Kai. She left when Kai was 2 years old, and she didn’t care about his welfare or how the child would be taken care of, if not for my mother. Who will take care of a 2-year-old kid till this age? "Is it bad to visit my child? At least if we have nothing to do with each other, then I will have to be introduced to my child. And Zain, look, I came back for good. You have to understand me that this time around, I’ve changed, and I’m good to take care of Kai." "You must be joking, Kate." We sat down on a nearby couch at the duffle restaurant on the second street. The atmosphere is not speaking to my side, and all I was thinking about now is Skyler, and
Skyler’s POV Since everywhere was quiet, I decided to make Kia happy, at least to share my best moments with him."Anty Skyler, what is the stake that you will not leave my daddy?" Kai asked all of a sudden. We were outside the house, in the compound, and he began to pluck flowers where he was playing with butterflies."Why do you ask?""Nothing, I just think this will be the beginning of my dad's peace of mind. He has not been having rest of mind and always thinks of something anytime he is alone," Kia said, moving closer to me."Has he ever told you what he always thinks about?" I asked him because this was the first time hearing this."No, anytime I ask him, he doesn’t answer me, and I think it’s because he needs a woman beside him. When I was with Grandma, I told her, and that was why he called Anty Clara from abroad to come home and marry.""Ohh, so you mean that was the reason why Clara is here?""Yes."My mouth gaped. I could recall how many times Zain would just go silent and
Skyler’s POV "I bet he is hiding something, he has been so sneaky since he came out of that marriage registry," Clara said bluntly. "Tell me, Zane Hills, is there something you are hiding from me, your mother?" "What! Am I now a kid who can’t have his own privacy?" "You are my son! Zane Hills. And I have every right to know at least some important things about you." "Really, Mom! You should start with yourself, talking behind my back, and planning a marriage I do not want for myself." "That is so rude. Zane, Clara is a good woman. I picked her specifically for you, she is the daughter of the most successful vintner. Joining both families together would be huge, Zane." "That is enough, mother!" He yelled "That is enough!" "You both need to leave now!" "Then tell us what you went to do in the marriage registry." "I will tell you when you have decided not to always poke your nose in my business." Her mother said. He walked to the door, opened his bedroom door, and waited f
Skylar I noticed you didn’t wear the dress I bought for you to wear to the marriage registry. "It was too expensive, and I don’t want to call attention to myself, but even without that, the marriage still made it to the news." "Nobody knows you to be my wife; everyone thinks you are just my secretary, Skyler Hills," he said as he gently played with my hair while I rested my head on his arm. We had a very beautiful view from the top of the hotel room we lodged in last night. "I don’t think so," I said sharply, standing to pour more wine into our glass. "Who cares? You are my wife now, and that is all that matters to me." For a minute, he sounded so sweet, but I quickly snapped out of it, remembering it was just a contract marriage. "You know, Mrs. Eve Hills and Clara Scott almost figured out that with the expensive ring you bought for me. You could have just bought something I could afford." He pulled me closer and kissed my lips tightly. "You wear anything I get for
I stepped out of my office and saw Mrs. Eve Hills holding Clara’s hand behind her, yelling at her son."Why do you have to embarrass her right in her presence if you are a low-class secretary? You humiliated Clara, and that is not fair enough to someone who flew down here to check on how you are doing. You need to do better, Zane Hills."I stood there, not too surprised; this wasn’t the first time Mrs. Eve Hills yelled at her son for not doing what she wanted. Zane raised his head and looked in my direction. Immediately, his mom and Clara turned to me, hatred flashing in their eyes.I felt a little insecure and used my finger to adjust my hair behind my ear."Is that a diamond ring?" Clara said as she noticed my ring finger. Mrs. Eve Hills rushed toward me, grabbed my hand, and examined the ring."Oh my goodness! You can’t afford this, Skyler. Are you stealing money from my son?""Zane, she has been stealing money from you, and you didn’t even notice!""I didn’t steal from him, and I
Skyler POV ''It’s 9 a.m., and you are late!'' ''What!'' ''I was so shocked and disappointed in Zane’s words.'' ''What do you mean I am late? We literally had a long day yesterday, and I just got married. Normally, I am supposed to be on my honeymoon right now, enjoying my marriage.''''Honeymoon? I didn’t think about that since it was a contract marriage. Let me guess you loved what we had the other day, right?''He said that as he stood up from his chair and moved closer to me, he gently raised my chin up and held my waist gently to drag me closer to him. He sniffed my neck and seemed to love it.''This smells nice; you used a different perfume?'' He asked as he looked into my eyes with so much emotion in his eyes. For a while, I thought he was truly in love with me, and it was not based on a contract.''Hey, what are you thinking? You look so hungry; have you had breakfast yet?''I stuttered a little. ''I only had coffee.'' Immediately, he removed his manly hands from my waist and