Hayden's POVRay brought in the package that Clark had sent and dropped it on the table. I stared at it for a while before deciding to open it up.When I opened it, they were all pictures in there. Pictures of my childhood days, and the years I was in the orphanage after my parents death.Considering what I was seeing, it was clear that he had no idea where I was truly from, or my family background yet, but I knew he would find out soon enough.I continued staring at everything, trying not to be angry or let his child games affect me"He requested for a meeting as well Hayden, what'd you think?" I heaved, and then gathered all the pictures together."Let him come Ray, it doesn't matter so long he doesn't know everything yet." I replied."You sure?" Ray questioned again.I nodded my head, "Yeah. I should probably give him a taste of his own medicine as well.""Alright. But Sarah..""Leave Sarah to me, I'll take care of her so she wouldn't find out anything till my plans are completed.
Hayden's POVClark and I stared at each other for about five minutes before he broke the silence.I'm here. I guess my package was delivered to you." He said.I scoffed out loud. "I'm listening, what is it you want from me?" I questioned."What a tricky way to start a conversation Mr Smith. I must say, I do admire your courage and how you tend to handle things most times." He replied, but I remained silent waiting for an answer to the question I had asked.He leaned back on the seat to relax."I would have requested for a million dollars, or a contract deal with you, this time my rules, but I need something else.""Go ahead." I answered, patiently waiting for him to say those words that I was well aware he would say."End your contract marriage with Sarah, and back away from her." He said.This got me laughing so hard. I was usually always the serious type, but today was exceptional for me."Why should I?" I questioned."You don't love her. I know you only want something from her."I
Hayden's POVRay rushed towards me and touched my shoulders. He had stood there staring at me for 5 minutes before doing that.I didn't say a word because I was completely drunk. Instead, I only stared at him as he stared at me."What the hell happened Hayden? You never drank this much in ages."I didn't give a reply, but continued staring at him."How the hell can I tell you this? Shit!!" He cussed repeatedly, touching his forehead."Come on, I'll take you home. You should get some sleep."He grabbed my shoulders and assisted me up.Like Ray had says earlier, it's been ages I drank this much. I only do this once I'm reminded about my parents and my past, and he knew of this."I should kill that bastard for making you this way."I listened to him, but decided not to utter a word. I knew he was talking about Clark.He made me get into his car and shut the door, while he headed towards the driver's seat. I was still pretty sober, and what I wanted to do was punch the wall so hard to dec
Sarah's POVI woke up taking in a deep breath with oxygen around my nose. I couldn't utter a word but could only stare at Stacey who was seated beside me with her head on my bed.I was still so worried about Mason and I didn't know how long I had been asleep.The door opened revealing Ray, Hayden's friend. Once he saw he awake, he rushed towards me.Stacey woke up from her sleep and rubbed her eyes to get a clearer view of my face."You're awake." She said.I nodded my head watching them both stare at me. I wanted to ask about Mason, but I couldn't because there was no way I could talk."Hold on, I'll go get the doctor."Ray nodded, and she immediately zoomed out of the room. I was quite impressed at how worried she was about me."I heard what happened in the news, Sarah." I heard Raymond say as he took a seat beside me.My eyes were gradually becoming wet when I recalled that someone out there had tried to kill me, but instead, Mason got hurt.I couldn't reply Ray and so I remained s
Sarah's POVI felt uneasy, and when I couldn't shut my eyes for a second, I sat upright on the bed. Ray had earlier gone out to do something which I had no idea of and so I took this as my only chance.First, I stared at my hand, then, taking in a deep breath, I pulled away the drip and rose up from the bed.At first, I was dizzy, but I tried to maintain my balance and not fall. I opened my eyes afterwards and tried to take a step, but my legs were heavy.I tried again, and succeeded this time. Soon, I began walking perfectly till I was standing at the entrance of Mason's door.I could hear loud noises, screams and cries, and I wondered what was actually going on in there.I touched the door knob and immediately pushed the door open.There was Stacey on the floor, with a scary woman standing right beside her.They both cock their head to my direction while I stood transfixed and wondering what the hell was going on.Why was Stacey on the floor, and why was she bruised and treated like
Sarah's POVI stood at the entrance because I couldn't walk in. I was most especially scared to do so. Seeing his mom so close to him, I smiled and kept staring at them as the door was wide open with more nurses flocking right in."It's a miracle he's awake in such a short period of time after the surgery, we thought It'll take months!" The doctor said,I was sure Mason couldn't see me, and I didn't want him to see me because who was I to him? I smiled, staring at him from that distance I stood. If there was any way I could repay him for saving my life, then I'll gladly do it.The only way to prevent this from happening was to cut all ties I had with Mason, or was still going to have with him.The company proposal and deal, and the supposed friendship he had requested for earlier. "Don't you want to go in?" Ray asked behind me, while Stacey had her hands on my shoulders.I shook my head in negation, "I'm glad he survived and is awake now."I turned after cleaning the tears on my fac
Sarah's POVI was fully awake, but this time, it was no longer Ray sitting close to me, it was now Hayden. How long has he been here? I thought inwardly, staring at him. I badly missed Hayden, so much more than I had expected to.I raised my hand and touched his hair slightly watching him. I was happy he was with me now.He raised his head and stared at me. Not giving me a chance to utter a word to me, he hugged me so tight that I thought I would die from his hug."It hurts." I managed to say after struggling enough.I raised my hand to touch his face. It was nice feeling it once again."How was your meeting?" I questioned, hoping he wouldn't ask what happened. It was simply bad and choking enough that my name was all over the news already. Mine and Mason's.He saw that look in my eyes, that look that meant I didn't want to talk about it and so he decided to respect my Qa. He stood up and sat close to me on the bed."Went pretty well." He replied.I leaned closer to him and kept my h
Hayden's POVI tucked Sarah into bed, and waited a bit till she fell asleep. I still couldn't believe I had been asleep the entire time she was going through hell.I had woken up the next morning to receive a call from Ray about Sarah.I slowly and quietly walked out of the room, heading outside the mansion. My phone began ringing, and I immediately brought it out from my pocket. It was Ray calling."Did you find out anything?" I questioned on the phone."No, nothing suspicious for now. Checked all the CCTV footage, and there was absolutely no one there.""That's not possible, Ray. Someone out there is trying to hurt Sarah, and I know it. Check the names of all workers in the company the day of the accident, and if there's anyone suspicious, tell me immediately.""Do you think it could have been that bastard?" Ray questioned."I don't think he had the guts to do such a thing.. It's someone who knows a lot about Sarah as well.""Alright, I'll look into the situation some more and call
Hayden"Your wife is awake now." The doctor Informed me and I immediately rushed up on my feet. "You did a great job in there, thank you Mr Hayden." She said, and I nodded. "The babies are fine and healthy too, but she'll be on her feet in a few days time and ready to be discharged.Ray and I started walking towards Sarah's ward, and I stepped in. I met Sarah sitting upright on the bed. I had thought it would take her so long to wake, but it took only a few hours. She's truly a warrior, and I couldn't be more proud of her. I couldn't love her less. I was going to spend the rest of my life making this woman happy.She smiled at me when she saw me."Hayden." She called my name softly."I did it!""Yes baby, you did, and I'm fucking so proud of you right now. Thank you for making me a father. Thank you fir fighting so hard for me and our babies.""You like my surprise?""You knew it was twins all along?" She nodded her head with a smile and I chuckled. "I could never ask for more. Than
The hall was magnificent. I walked majestically with Becky holding my gown and my hand, and every single step made the smile on my face grow wider. My face was covered with a vast, but I could still see Hayden standing right in front of the priest, and patiently waiting for me. I took my steps slowly, steadily. I shouldn't make him wait, but I wanted to just a little.Finally, I was standing right in front of him. In front of the man who would become mine in a few minutes time.I love seeing him smile. I was nervous on this day, and so was he.Our companies would merge after this marriage. It was for the best, and it was for the future. HAYDEN: I vow to love you faithfully, forsaking all others. I promise to love, to trust, and respect you. To comfort you in times of need, and keep you safe. All that I have is now yours. To never hurt you, to call you mine, and stay right beside you in times of trouble. I promise to give you my hands and my heart for as long as we both shall live, Sa
Sarah:Hayden and I heard a loud scream. I instantly knew it was Becky and since we were still standing outside, I twisted the knob and opened the door only to meet Alejandro trying his best to calm her down."What happened?"."You're lying! Tell me it's a fucking big lie! Tell me!" Becky repeatedly kept yelling and Alejandro wouldn't listen to me. Two nurses rushed in.I was worried sick and scared at the same time. Something definitely must have happened for Becky to have acted this way.About 5 minutes more of struggling, she slowly fell asleep after she was given sedatives, and it made me calm a bit. Alejandro refused to take an inch away from her."Tell me what happened to Becky." I demanded from him. His face was covered in tears already. I touched his shoulders."I told her the truth. I shouldn't have but I just thought she deserves to know. I thought it was the right time. Fuck!" He yelled."Calm down and talk to me.""Your mother, she's dead." He said.I felt my heart race wh
SARAH:Hayden and I were still in bed. "Aren't you going to the company?" I questioned him, but he just hummed, and turned around. I rubbed my eyes. "Hayden, don't be a lazy ass." "I need to be at the company now." I tried to stand on my feet, but Hayden pinned me to the bed again. I had only wanted him to look at me and stop closing his eyes."Stay with me today." He said, holding my waist so tight. I couldn't move even and inch forward. "Let go, Hayden, I got to go to work." I yelled, but he still wouldn't let go of me. Once I stop struggling, he grip around my waist loosened, and I heaved deeply turning around to face him."You wanna stare at my face all day?""I want you to be healthy Sarah, for our baby, and for me. You've been working too hard since you returned.""The company needs me, Hayden.""And so do I. The baby needs to stay healthy too.""Are you more worried about the baby?""Both." He replied and I chuckled.I suddenly stared at the ring on my finger. "You said you
A Few Days LaterSarah:"Do have a seat please." I said, outstretching my hand and pointing it towards one of the seats right in front of my table."You're welcome Mr Steven. How may I help you?"I made an adjustment on my seat and folded my hands on my desk while I watched him clear his throat staring at me. I had it in mind what he wanted, and I wasn't going to easily agree."You've changed so much over the years, Sarah Lane." He said.I guess he knew a lot about my father's dirty past, and he was trying to use it against me, or make me feel scared. He's also a CEO, and my father's rival. I bit my lower lips, and tightened my toes in my heels to feel a little pain."It's now Sarah Smith if you don't mind."He nodded his head in agreement. "Great.""I don't have all day to waste here. If you don't mind, can you state your reason for being here?" "For now, my company is facing some real crisis, and I'll be needing your help. With your husband's company, you've been able to stand your
Sarah:I had expected us to head straight for Hayden's house, but it was Ray's home. Once the car came to a halt, we all stepped down.I didn't bother asking any questions because it was all clear to me that Hayden didn't want to stay back at his house after he was discharged from the hospital.I stepped in only to meet Stacey in an apron and getting the dishes set on the table."Stacey?"She rushed towards me and hugged me tight. "It's been so long. I'm glad you're back."Once we broke the hug, I stared at her. "How's the company doing?" She nodded her head affirmatively. "I'm really trying my best." "Thank you so much Stacey. I wonder what I would have done without you. It's glad you're part of the family now.""Alright, can we all get ready to eat now?" Ray groaned as he stared at everyone. We all chuckled and walked to the dining where Stacey had everything all set.Hayden pulled out a seat for me, and I sat down. It wasn't so nice that Becky was absent. As I was about to take a
Becky:"Please." Alejandro whispered. I felt his fingers on my face. "Why don't you just get angry and scold me. You're making me feel so bad. You're making me feel I don't deserve someone like you. I feel so horrible already." I tried to look away from him because I wanted to cry, but his fingers wouldn't let go of my face. Why does he have to be so perfect?"I need some time to think about this, okay?" I said."Take all the time you want, Becky, I'll be waiting, but let's go back home. My daughter misses you so fucking much.""What about Sarah?" I questioned."Ray told me he found her in Spain already.""Spain? What the hell would she be doing there? Is she alright?" "Yes, she's fine. She left, but everything's cool now. We're slowly becoming complete once again. It's you left Becky. We all need you back, and without you, it wouldn't be so perfect."I stared at his eyes. Big cyan eyeballs. "I told you in the past that I need time to stay away from my past…"I had not finished talk
Sarah:I still went back to the mansion the next day. It was just like yesterday. No one wanted to give me an answer. Hayden had insisted on coming along with me, but I refused to let him come. I wanted to speak with Mason alone and make him understand I was grateful for ever knowing someone like him.I was allowed in by one of his maids about 3 hours later when it was clear I wasn't going to leave if I didn't see him. I climbed up the stairs and headed straight for his room. The door was opened so I walked in.It was empty like yesterday. There was no sign of Mason. I walked to the bed and saw another picture of myself on it. I heaved deeply and turned it around when I could feel it was wet."Mason, if you're in here, I need to speak with you. Please." I said, touching the bed spread with my second hand. The room was still silent and I guessed he was going to ignore me like he did yesterday. I rose up on my feet and attempted to walk out of the room, but I heard my name."Sarah." He
Sarah:I patiently waited outside while Hayden came to me. As soon as he saw me, he hugged me tight. "What's wrong?" He questioned, and I sniffled. I was deeply contemplating whether to tell him about Mason or not. How would he feel about it. I didn't know if it would make him feel insecure that I badly wanted to talk to Mason before leaving.I had told him tomorrow, but if Mason doesn't let him speak to him, then I would not leave."I'm fine now." He touched my cheeks and made me look at his face. "You don't look fine, Sarah, what happened?" I sniffled. "I need to see Mason before we leave. I can't leave if I don't see him."He brought his hands down from my cheek, and it made me think my words had an effect on him, or he wasn't happy. "Should I talk to him myself, he just…"I shook my head in negation. "No, Hayden, you don't need to. Just give me some more time, I'll find a way myself."He held my hand and nodded. "Let's go."I followed him into the car. All through the ride, I d