ANASTASIA I whirled around, curious to see who it was and what I had dropped. I looked around for a while and my eyes quickly settled on the drop-dead gorgeous woman strutting towards me from the TasteTech building like she was on a runway, her eyes pinning me to the spot. Her hips swayed from sid
“I know right!" She chirped. “I am so happy." She sighed dreamily, “Aiden is such a good man and caring lover, I'm so lucky to be getting married to him. “We will be getting married soon. Wait, gimme a second." She made a show of rummaging her designer bag for a while before her head came up with
AIDEN I slowed my steps down and finally came to a stop before the rows of cubicles. In the fifth cubicle on the fourth row, Ana sat, her back straight as she paid her full attention to her work. I knew because some of the staff around her noticed I was there and flashed me a shy smile with a nod o
She scoffed. “Wow. What am I? Some random client?” I didn't respond this time around and just returned my attention to what I was doing.I really wasn’t getting any break from all of this, was I?After a while I started," Sharon—” but she cut me off as soon as the words came flying out of my mouth.
SHARON For several months, I declined the proposals of every man that approached me romantically. I didn’t think twice before saying no to dates in the most luxurious restaurants, picnic dates, offers to fly me out to my desired country and take on the expenses for the entire trip and many more ent
He didn't randomly text me as he always did. After we made love, he didn't stay up, hold me in his arms to chat about work or strike up any other random conversation. He'd either turn away and go to sleep and get to work. He didn't laugh as much as he used to anymore and whenever he did, his eyes l
SHARON I used to read about women who lose their senses when they see someone they loved romantically, I used to hiss and thought they were pathetic. Aiden changed that perspective for me. Each time I set my eyes on him, I just wanted to jump on him and have him lavish me with his sensual kisses.
She was just hailing down a taxi when I called out in my nicest patronizing voice. Every client falls for it. “You dropped this.” Anastasia turned, surprised and for a moment, I was stunned. Whatever photographer that investigator hired was a quack. Those pictures didn't do justice to her beauty
AUTHOR'S POVAna exhaled loudly as she stepped into Dennis’ ward and took her seat by his side. She brought out a book and began to read.Occasionally, she'd open up her phone to watch Justin sleep or play around the house while the nanny got busy or just snuggled in one of the sofas to read, keepi
AUTHOR'S POVSharon is found not guilty of direct involvement in Amie's death, but guilty of conspiracy. She was lucky enough to get a lighter sentence, a shorter jail term. Her attorney made sure of that and it was all thanks to her father.Despite how disappointed her father was in everything that
AUTHOR'S POV“Stop!” Her voice quivered as she yelled to the taxi driver.That was enough for Ana to return.“What have I done?” Her breath trembled as she threw the door open and hurried out of the taxi. Her hands trembled as she stumbled onto the pavement.“Dennis!" She yelled as her knees fell to
AUTHOR'S POVAfter Aiden heard those words, he did not think twice before he walked out of the courtroom.Sharon's heart broke as she watched Aiden storm out. Was he so repelled by her that he couldn't even stand to watch her trial? A tear rolled down her face and she quickly wiped it before her fat
AIDENOvertime, Amie's case garnered lots of media attention. Every news channel had a picture of the poor girl as they talked about her unfair death and how everyone responsible must be punished accordingly.In the midst of it all, the spotlight shifted from Amie to Sharon and I. Somehow, words had
DENNISAna got admitted to a mental health crisis center, and I spent most of my days there. Even though I try to equally share my time between work, Justin and Amie, I found myself spending the most time here.Work was going absolutely fine. I now made way more than I used to before I got duped, bu
AIDENThe detective sent me the address of the hospital Sharon was rushed to.In the room, Sharon was curled around herself as far as the cuffs that connected her hand to the bed railing could allow.She quickly sat up when she saw me enter the room. “Aiden,“ she breathed, eyes wide with fear.“So n
AIDENI was taken aback by his words, he already knew?Dennis was also in on the investigation. He just wasn't as active as I was. So it should be no surprise that he'd heard. Besides, it was his daughter's case afterall. He had every right to know.But I chose to ignore his harsh words. I was still
AIDEN“It's okay,“ Sharon said as she curled her arms around my shoulders. “You really need to stop beating yourself up over this, babe. It wasn't your fault and throwing yourself into this whole investigation wouldn't help.““I need to find the culprits, Sharon. I need to find who did this. It's th