I don’t even know what to say, but this chapter broke me. I know it is a topic that is usually ignored but it was only right for me to bring it out in the open. I would like to know your thoughts in the comment section and if you are enjoying this book, kindly drop a gem. Sannelle.
Just a disclaimer: I will be telling this chapter and probably the next chapter in a third-person POV so we can better understand it.But be rest assured that the rest of the story will be from Ruby’s POV. Enjoy.Jeremy was on his desk, enjoying the rich taste of his latte as he worked on his laptop. Last week was challenging enough for him, and he hasn’t been able to focus on his work.He had gotten a reality check when he saw how happy Ruby was with her ex—or whatever the man was to her—and he backed down.It wasn’t an easy one, but he had made a promise to himself to try and forget her, and that was what he had been trying to do.He wasn’t going to lie; it was a difficult task since he had loved Ruby ever since, but it hadn’t been days now, and he was coming back to his normal life.He even noticed that his secretary was a beautiful young woman since all the years she has been working with him.Yeah, that was how blinded he was with Ruby.Jeremy was occasionally sipping from his co
Jeremy’s fingers hovered on the screen of the phone, contemplating his decision. “Is there a need for it?” He couldn’t help but wonder.If he could have his way, he wouldn’t bother, but with their new relationship status—whatever it was, it was only right that he knew.If he were the one in that position, he would be happy if he was told the truth, no matter how bad it was.And that was the only reason he was scrolling through her contacts to look for Alex. He found it easily since she had saved his name with Alex.Something he was grateful for.If Ruby had saved it as anything else, maybe a pet name, he would have lost it.“This is for Ruby.” Jeremy said underneath his breath before he clicked on the contact and called him.He held his breath as the phone rang, suddenly believing he had done the wrong thing and praying he didn’t pick up the call.He should have prayed harder because after the fourth rang, the person on the other end picked up the call.“Ruby?” Alex's baritone voice b
"Hello, Jeremy, I am Alex.” Alex said as he stood in front of him.Jeremy raised his head, startled by his voice, and he looked up at him. He had seen Alex before, but he was too blinded by jealousy to take a good look at him.And now that he was a bit clear headed, he could notice him well, and the man wasn’t bad-looking.He could understand why Ruby was still infatuated with him; plus, he was rich.“Alex.” Jeremy said, rising to his feet and stretching out his hands for a handshake. “It is nice to meet you.”“Yeah,” Alex said offhandedly. He eyed the man from head to toe, sizing up his competition. But that had to wait because they had more pressing matters. “Where is she?”“She is still inside.” Jeremy said, gesturing to the door with his head.Alex glanced at the door of what seemed to be a private ward, and he nodded. Then he turned his gaze to the man, noting how sunken his eyes looked and his hair all disheveled, and he took pity on him.“Have you been here all this while?” Ale
Alex’s ears were ringing as he heard what the doctor had said. “I am sorry; I don’t understand what you are saying. Are you sure it is Ruby?”“I am quite positive that the comatose lady was pregnant, and since you are the husband, I assume you already know about it.” The doctor frowned.Alex could only nod his head. I mean, what more could he say?“Good. Unfortunately, she lost the pregnancy, but we were able to stop the bleeding, and there are no damages to her womb.”“Thank you, doctor.” Alex could only manage to croak out.***Alex shook his head, trying to get rid of the image in front of him. He was still trying to wrap his head around the fact that Ruby had been pregnant, and she didn’t seem to tell him.“Was it his?” The question lingered in his mind, and he was afraid to think the worst. “Why did she hide it? Did she think I would reject it?” All these questions filled his head, but he had no answer to them.It hurt him to think that Ruby would have kept such information from
Ruby is awake, so it is back to her POV, but I hope we have all enjoyed reading the story in the third person’s POV.Let’s get into it.***I shifted from the chair, only for me to notice that my head was on the soft surface, no doubt a mattress. I struggled, trying to open her eyes, but it was proving to be difficult.I felt warm skin covering my hand, and a sense of peace washed over me. Even if I couldn’t place the owner of the warmth, I knew it was familiar, and I had once craved it, and that was the only reason I was able to relax.“It is alright; I am here.” I heard the male voice say in my subconscious, and I felt peace within.The warmth was with me, burning bright like a blazing flame but never hot enough to burn me, and suddenly it was slipping from my hand, and I used all the strength I had in me to squeeze it.“Please don’t go.” I was saying, although I was sure my mouth wasn’t moving. But he seemed to hear me and stayed.I tried to blink away the fog that was covering my
When I woke up, it was too bright, and I was grateful for the thick curtain that shielded me from the harsh rays of the sun.My eyes scanned the whole expanse of the room—something seemed to be lacking. Yeah, I was right; I couldn’t perceive the scent of Alex’s cologne, and he wasn’t anywhere in the room. For a second, fear gripped my heart as different thoughts began to race through my mind.Has he finally gotten tired of all my baggage and left me? I raised my head in an attempt to stand up, and I found out that 70% of the pain I was feeling was gone.I shifted, ready to stand up, but the door swung open to reveal Alex looking every bit like an avenging warrior. “Alex.” I shouted, excited, but I only ended up stressing myself, and I burst into a bit of a cough.Alex was rushing to my side, and I don’t know how he did it, but he was holding a bottle of water in his hands, and he was holding my head, directing my mouth to the bottle.“Easy.” He said as I rushed the water, and it flew
We sat in the car as it glided smoothly on the road, but I wasn’t concerned about what was happening around me. All I was concerned with was trying to compose what I was going to say to Alex when we got home.It was too late because before I could process my thoughts, the car stopped in front of my house, and my heart rate picked up just looking at it. All of a sudden, it felt a little strange.The little garden I have been taking care of has started growing back. “Careful,” Alex said as he helped me out of the car.“Just lean on me, and I will help you.” He said, and I leaned toward him, letting him lead me inside.I watched as he was taking charge of everything, even inputting my code, and I was in awe. How did he manage to know all these things? I couldn’t remember telling him. Maybe it was Jeremy.But it was so hot watching him take control.I held my breath unconsciously as the door opened, not knowing what to expect. If I was correct, the living room should be bloody and probabl
“You had no right to do it.” I repeated it in a small voice, but that was his undoing. Alex's eyes narrowed in slits, his hands tightened in a fist, and he looked at me with murderous intent.“The fuck I do. What the fuck is wrong with you?” He yelled, his veins popping from his neck.He was so angry that his hands were shaking, and I was suddenly afraid for my life.I knew that he could never hurt me; I was convincing myself that he wouldn't, and that was the only reason I was still standing there confidently.“Alex, take it easy; you are getting angry.” I said in a bid to calm him down, but I should have known that it was only going to aggravate him.“Do not tell me to calm down, Ruby. I can’t believe you decided that leaving me in the dark was the best thing to do.”Now it was my turn to get angry. “Don’t give me that bullshit; I don’t know if you have forgotten, but we are no longer together; we were even on the verge of divorce, and if the judge had granted our request, we would n