"Nina, looks like you are upset now. Let's talk about this calmly tomorrow over lunch. Come, sit down and eat your dinner" William pushed his anger down and coaxed Nina.
But Nina is not in the mood to play a happy family with them."I lost my appetite" with that said, she walked away in the general direction of her room. She quickly packed everything she needed before she left her father's house."What is wrong with her?" Silas asked no one in general.William frowned, but didn't reply.'If Nina really decided to divorce Theodore, then no one can save me from this crisis. I need to coax her gently to change her decision ' he decided.The next morning, Nina received a call from Ella, urging her to quickly come to 'Fragrance'. The company owned by the Vincent's. Nina skipped breakfast and rushed to the company. Ella didn't mention what happened. But her tone said it all. It is urgent.The moment Nina stepped inside the lobby of Fragrance, she spotted Ella who was waiting for her. Ella ushered Nina to the top floor where a panel of directors, shareholders, and the technical team of 'Fragrance ' were waiting for her."Here she is. Nina Mor..." before Ella could finish, Nina cut her off with a smile."Hello, I am Nina Davis" Nina introduced herself.A look of understanding passed between Nina and Ella."Is she the same woman who gave you those incense formulas?" one of the directors inquired."Yes" Ella replied proudly."Well Miss, we decided to launch testers based on the formulas you gave us. And we are delighted to announce that they are a huge hit. We are receiving millions worth of pre orders per each new scent. To meet the demand, we need to start the production immediately. All of us have unanimously decided to sign a contract with you. You will be given the position of the head of the technical team. Along with that, if you are willing to sign five years of bond with us, Miss Vincent is willing to offer twenty percent of company shares to you as a token of our appreciation" one of the directors, who is also Ella's father in law spoke gently. He is the only person in the Vincent family who supports Ella. But He is old and couldn't be of much help to her.Nina was pleasantly surprised to hear this. She turned to look at Ella, who is grinning from ear to ear."You know what you did today?" Nina asked softly.Ella thought for a moment before replying."I gave you a job?" she spoke as if she asking rather than replying.Nina smiled softly."No, you showed me that you trust me. Ella, no one has ever trusted me the way you did. Not my biological father, or the man whom I am about to divorce. Thankyou" she spoke feeling moved and overwhelmed.Ella hugged Nina."Well, you didn't throw me into the jail for almost killing you. Instead, you gave me your incenses which saved my husband's dream. This is the least I could do for you" she replied.James Vincent, Ella's father-in-law looked at them with a fond smile. He is happy that Ella found someone who genuinely likes her. He can foresee a strong bond forming between the two.Nina quickly finished the procedure. She signed the contract and officially became a part of the 'Fragrance' team."Well, see you tomorrow at work" Nina said goodbye to Ella.Ella gave her a curious look."Where to?" she asked with a curious smile.Nina pulled out the divorce agreement which she signed."I am going to take these to Mr. Morrison. I am planning to finalize our divorce today" Nina said. She is pleased that her voice never wavered despite the ache in her heart.Ella gave Nina a thumbs up."Well, don't let his handsomness affect your decision" she teased to cheer Nina.Nina grinned."It's a good thing that I am immune to his handsomness now" she replied.After saying goodbye to Ella, Nina went directly to the Morrison group. But the receptionist near the lobby didn't recognise Nina and refused to allow her inside."We cannot allow you inside without an appointment Miss" the receptionist informed Nina.Nina didn't bother calling Theodore. Because she knows that he wouldn't answer her calls."Well then, in that case, please give these papers to Mr. Morrison. Tell him that Nina gave these papers to him" Nina handed over the papers near the front desk before turning to leave.But the moment she turned around, she stumbled into someone."I am so..." her apology died in her throat when she saw who the man is. It's none other than her soon to be Ex husband."What a coincidence" she murmurred with a cold look.Her eyes lack the usual warmth it holds when she is facing him. Instead, all she could give him is her cold indifference.He is not alone. His assistant Neel is a step behind him."What are you doing here?" Theo asked Nina. His expression shows his indifference and distrust towards the woman infront of him.Nina is used to seeing this from him. It used to hurt her before. But after watching him with Chelsea in that hospital, a part of her died there. So his lack of affection is not at all bothering her.Nina calmly picked up the divorce agreement from the reception desk and offered him the papers. When he refused to take it, she slapped the papers on his chest coldly.Everyone gasped with shock at her audacity. Theodore is known for his coldness. No one dares to offend him. But today Nina did it openly.'Well, boss might kill Mrs. Morrison today' Neel thought.Theo on the other hand caught Nina by her elbow and pulled her along towards his cabin. Neel hastily followed after him. As her leg and arm are still not healed, she struggled to walk. But she didn't show him how much it is hurting her.Theo caught Nina by her elbow and pulled her inside his cabin. He roughly pushed her onto the couch inside his cabin with barely restrained anger."What are you up to now? What new tricks are you playing at? What are you trying to prove by coming to my company with all those bandages? None of them might know that these tricks of yours are not new to me and you are a liar. But I know you and your intentions. Are you trying to look pity in front of me?" he snapped at Nina coldly.Nina is already used to him looking at everything she did as a ploy to win his favour. She is not shocked. But still she felt a pang of pain in her heart. She suppressed her emotions and looked at him coldly. The image of Theo escorting Chelsea in the hospital reminded her why she decided to divorce him in the first place."Well Mr. Morrison, you might not care whether I live or die. But don't worry, I didn't come here to cause you any trouble. In fact I never remember causing you any trouble either. It's you w
Theo looked guilty after Nina left. 'Well, it's her fault to begin with. If she doesn't often threaten me with suicide, I wouldn't have ignored that call' he thought to himself.That's when Chelsea walked inside his cabin as if she owned it. Nina was not given the privilege to enter her husband's office at will. But Chelsea, who is Theo's ex, can."Theo" Chelsea's excited voice rang cheerfully in Theo's office.Both Theo and Neel looked at her. Theo smiled at her. His gaze turned gentle and affectionate. Complete contrast to the way he looked at his wife just now."Chelsea? What brings you here? How is your ankle?" Theo inquired affectionately. He forgot all about his wife.Unlike everyone, Chelsea did not sit opposite Theo's desk. Instead, she rounded the desk and kissed his cheek. Theo frowned, but did not push her away. "Thanks to you, I am fine" she whispered in his ear.Theo did not like what she was doing. Neel sensibly left his boss's cabin. "Chelsea, I already told you not
Theo rushed inside the hospital room where his mother was. "Mom?" he gasped with surprise to see his mother healthy again.Agatha looked at her son with emotions welling in her eyes."Theo" she whispered.Theo hugged his mother as his eyes filled with happiness. After his father passed away, it was his mother who raised him while holding the Morrison group from falling. After Theo took over the company, only then she relaxed. If there is a person in this world for whom he can do anything, that is him mother. She put on the shoes of both his mother and father while raising him single handedly."I missed you so much mom" he shared his deepest emotions with her like a child.Agatha kissed him on his head."Then it's a good thing that you have Nina now. She will take care of you just like I take care of you. She is a good girl Theo. By the way, where is she?" Agatha inquired softly.Theo became stiff. He was not expecting his mother to bring up Nina who tried to kill her."Don't bother a
"Nina? What happened to you? Why is your arm bandaged?" Agatha asked worriedly.Nina gave her a sad smile. Out of everyone whom she thought were her family, none of them bothered about her injuries. Theo ignored her injuries thinking that she was faking them. Her father was more worried about what he could gain from her rather than her well being. But Agatha, Whom Nina met her by chance became a mother to her. She is genuinely worried about her.'Sad that I might not be able to meet her often after my divorce with Theo' she thought sadly."It's nothing mom, just a few scraps. I am fine now" Nina down played it.Theo on the other hand felt a hint of guilt. Neel inquired about the extent of Nina's injuries and found out that she was in a coma for three days and her condition was deemed critical until the day she woke up. He is feeling bad for abandoning her like that, especially after the clarity given by his mother. 'If it's not Nina who pushed mom down the stairs? Then why did her fa
"Now why do I feel like you truly doesn't care about my wellbeing? What do you want?" Nina asked calmly. Chelsea is taken aback by Nina's reaction. The other woman is calm and composed. Chelsea didn't like it. She wanted Nina to be riled up and cause a scene here, So that Theo would come and see his wife under bad light and rescue Chelsea. "Oh Nina, you are mistaken. I know you must be feeling bitter because Theo chose me instead of you. I know he doesn't like you at all. He often shares how cold his bed feels. But don't worry, we often spend wild nights together. I should have been pregnant with his baby a while ago. But Theo doesn't want to involve our baby in this when he is yet to divorce you. But I have to tell you, he is wild in bed and insatiable. I will be so exhausted the next morning, that he cooks breakfast in bed for me. He is so sweet" Chelsea drew with an intention to make Nina angry. Nina's heart which was already in pain started to bleed at Chelsea's shameless re
The next day, Nina started working in 'The Fragrance '. Ella was so happy to have her there. As the new head of the technical department, it took her some time to learn the basics amidst her trials to come up with a new fragrance. Nina knows what she is doing and she is open to suggestions even from her subordinates. Her down to earth nature earned her a good name in the company. And on top of her own charismatic personality and beauty, the new scents the company launched into the market based on Nina's formulas became a huge hit in the market. 'The Fragrance' company monopolized the Fragrance market almost under just a week's time. What more, the company is receiving so many orders, that they had to increase the production to their full potential. They held another meeting to purchase new machinary to increase their production. They finalized an area where they will be opening a new production unit. Nina was informed about everything, but she gently requested Ella to keep her away f
In a very reputed pub in the town, Theo is seen sitting inside a private cabin accompanied by his two best friends. Jeremiah Shaw and Liam Hemsworth. Jeremiah owns his own law firm while Liam is a celebrity sports person. All three of them are well known figures in Neopolis. "Cheers" Jeremiah is the cheerful person of the group. Liam is the charming one. He can make any woman fall for his charms. Jeremiah looks easy to get along with, while Liam has an edge. But Theo is aloof and unapproachable. Not everyone can stand in front of him and speak without stammering. He has that kind of intimidating edge. Theo finished his drink at one go, which has taken both Jeremiah and Liam by surprise. "Whoow, what the hell man? Take it easy will you?" Jeremiah teased.Liam looked at Theo curiously. "Is it your wife? Did she cause any issues again?" Liam asked. After Theo got married, his wife is causing too many issues to make Theo lose his cool more times than they care to count. Theo pour
Nina is wasted. She could hardly stand on her own. "If you ever dared to even look at my wife the wrong way, you are going to regret it" Theo fumed and pushed the man away. Nina is swaying on her feet unsteadily. Theo walked towards her and lifted her in his arms with a displeased frown. "You, let me go" Nina demanded and pointed her finger which is intended to poke at Theo, but she poked everywhere around him but not him. "You are wasted. How much did you drink?" he muttered with a frown. Nina giggled at his question. "I drank this many" she showed how much by moving both her palms as far as she could. Theo gritted his teeth. "I can see that. May I know why?" he asked sarcastically. Nina giggled again. "We are celebrating her victory" Ella supplied helpfully. Theo's frown deepened. 'Are they talking about me? Is she considering a victory not to contact me for a whole week?' he suspected. "What kind of Victory miss?" Jeremiah asked curiously. Ella looked
"Bryan Smith? I know there was a Smith family in that town. And only an elder lady used to live with an adopted young girl. I remember this particular family because the details you have given me matched perfectly with this particular family. But only one important detail didn't" the PD, James explained. He is the PD whom Asher hired to investigate a man named Bryan whom Aria once mentioned to Asher. Her details were vague and she didn't give him much except for that name. She was a bit tipsy after one of their Friday ladies night out. That night, she witnessed someone abusing a woman and that triggered a section of her past. She mumbled something that shocked Asher to his core. He tried to pry more information from her, but she didn't give him much. The next morning he tried to ask her about Bryan, but she brushed it off as if it's nothing. But Asher remembered her reaction from the other night, so he knows that it's not nothing. But he didn't pry. He hired a PD and gave him as mu
'Don't you trust me Aria?' When Asher asked that question in a tone filled with pain, Aria felt extremely sad and guilty for making him feel that way. It's not like she doesn't trust him. "How can I not trust you, Asher? You are the person whom I trust more than anyone else" she shared softly. He looked at her with surprise. He was under the impression that she might not trust him enough to share her problems with him. But her confession made him confused. "If you trust me, then why hide everything from me? What happened the day before yesterday? What triggered your emotional breakdown? What happened back there? What made you think that leaving me would make everything better?" he inquired softly. He never wanted to intrude into her personal life and make her feel uncomfortable. But things changed between them now. He is protective of her like always. He wanted to be there for her. Aria looked at him feeling like an imposter. To Asher, she was always a confident and inde
"No" Bruce refused to believe that Aria, his Aria is already someone's wife. He refused to believe the possibility. He has been searching for her for years now, but to no avail. After so many years, he refused to accept that she turned out to be Asher Morrison's wife. "Are you absolutely sure that the woman who was with Asher Morrison is Aria? I have seen his assistant and the woman who was said to be his wife. She doesn't look like Aria at all. They look completely different. You might have been mistaken" Bruce recollected Natalie and then seeing Aria's back in that party. There is no way the scared and clumsy Aria he was searching for is the hot and confident woman he saw that day. Lance was still following after Asher and Aria. The former is seen behind the wheel while Aria was seen sitting beside him in a daze. "I might not be the who lived with her under the same roof, but I have seen her while growing up. She is the same Aria, but different. The woman beside Asher is mor
"Ash, I was so scared" Aria whispered while hugging Asher tightly. The fear, unbearable pain, the feeling of being lost and lonely, and the desperation and guilt that followed as soon as she saw that dead body when she mistaken that for Asher's was too much to bear. She realised that it's not as easy as she thought it would be to leave Asher. It would be like losing herself along with him. She might not be able to survive a day without him. The image of Bryan sent chills down her spine. But her fear over Bryan felt like it was nothing in front of the feeling of losing Asher. She lived under the same roof with both the men. One of the scares the hell out of her, and she cannot live without the other. She realised that leaving Asher means losing her life. "I am fine. Don't worry" he rubbed her back, soothing her fears. This close, he could feel her heart still pounding loudly. She just confessed that she loves him too, and he still remembers the way she looked at him that morning.
Aria found herself sitting anxiously behind her desk. It's been more than a few hours since Asher went out on some work. This is the first time she didn't ask him where he was going and the first time since he left without informing where he was going. It's after eight in the evening, and Aria couldn't stop worrying about Asher. She refused to go home without him. Almost everyone left for the day, but she stayed back waiting for Asher. 'What is taking him so long?' she wondered for the nth time. Her finger kept hovering over his number, but retreated again reluctantly. She cares for him, but she doesn't want to show him that she cares. The only way to force him to let her go is pretending not to care. But who would tell her anxious heart to calm down and he will return soon. Just as she was putting her phone away, her mobile rang. She looked at the caller ID and noticed that it is Abel Anderson. "Mr. Anderson" she answered the phone quickly. After Abel's visit after their s
After their argument that morning, things remained tense between Aria and Asher. She didn't speak to him at all, and he is upset with her to talk about anything. He wanted her to tell him what happened and why she was so scared. But she is not trusting him enough to share anything with him, which made him feel upset. After yesterday's event, their photo shoot was posted to that day. And Abel wanted to finish the photo shoot first thing in the morning. As Aria couldn't do anything about the contract and she couldn't think about a way to leave Asher, she followed him to work. But she looked distracted at best. Today she is wearing a red dress. It has drop sleeves that are full with sheer lace fabric, leaving her shoulders and collar bone bare. This dress has lace detailing near the bodice. It hugged her frame till her waist before flaring down and reaching above her knees. Pairing it with red shimmer heels, she looked gorgeous. Her hair is pulled up into a high ponytail, showing off
"I Fu*king Love you" Those words made Aria freeze. Never in her life did she imagine that he would love her and even confess it like this. She hoped that he might one day start liking her more than a friend, and wished how wonderful it would be to be on the receiving end of his love. But to be able to hear those beautiful words come from his mouth like this felt like a dream. She almost turned to tell him that she loves him too. More than he could ever imagine. But Bryan's face that flashed in her mind made her freeze. 'You are mine' his Psychotic words made her fear about Asher's safety more than ever. 'No, i cannot let Bryan find out about this. I cannot let him hurt Ash. I cannot' she thought as fear forced her to stick to her plan. "Ash, you are being emotional. Let's think about this camly. I should go" she insisted. Asher gritted his teeth. She is not making any sense. This is not the Aria he knows. And the woman standing in front of him felt like a stranger. She is
'Bryan found me' She kept thinking the same thing. She remembered how unhinged Bryan is. She remembered an incident where a boy in her class approached her to ask her for a date. But she rejected him, knowing fully well that Bryan would not like it. But after two days, she heard that the boy who asked her on a date got into an accident and was severely injured. She was stunned to hear that. She told herself that it might be a coincidence. But later that evening, Bryan sent her a text. 'You are mine. I got rid of him.' When her eyes took in that text and her mind registered what that meant, her heart slipped into her stomach with terror. It was raw and so gritty, that's when she started to see how violent and scary Bryan was. It was the beginning, but it was not the end. It continued. Once she made the mistake of sitting beside a boy in the class as that was the only chair available. That evening, Bryan beat the boy so brutally, that the boy lost his conscience. And the worst pa
Lance looked agitated. 'Where is this bitch? How can she escape so fast? Her car is still here, then where is she?' he was wondering with frustration. He parked his own car not too far away from Aria's car which broke down, because of Lance. He was parking his car to the other side of the lane and a little farther away from her car to avoid suspicion. He searched the entire area for her, but he couldn't find her anywhere. It's not easy to navigate these streets so fast on foot. So he is sure she must be close by and she will come back soon for her car. The noise of the machines can be heard from where he was. On the other hand, Asher is worried. Aria texted him a while ago that the inspection is finished and she is on her way back to the company. That was an hour ago. She should have reached by now. 'What is taking her so long?' he wondered. He dialled her number, but it went unanswered. He tried again, but she didn't answer. He frowned, feeling anxious. He picked up his car key