[ Sebestian ]“Why the hell are we even here? This party is nothing but an extravagant pomp and show of wealth. We won’t gain anything except to devour the expensive wine. You are going to pay for this prank, Victorine.” I whispered to Victorine in annoyance. I was running thin on my patience. The party was as boring as the others I attended. I knew most of the guests and talking business with them or answering them on the unexpected defeat by the hands of their host had worn me out mentally.Why people judge one by his one failure despite a thousand success before? The answer I knew.“Have some patience, Bastian. The CEO is coming in our way only. Let’s confront him. He can’t walk away with what’s ours.” She whispered back.Jonathan Carter, who was greeting his guests, turned towards our table. The smile on his face irked me.“It’s my pleasure to host the two most important brains behind the most successful construction company in the country.” He said to both I and Victorine or I sh
[ Charlotte ]The endless cue of receiving greetings from my guests, mostly wrapped in surprise and envy, my eyes searched for the Blackwoods, who were yet to meet me. I knew them. After spending three years with them, I knew one thing about them, they’d not let this success crown on my head.My wait seemed to fruit as Mrs. Blackwood sauntered in my direction with a flute of champagne in her hand. She still managed to ageless even in her late fifties except a few fine lines near her eyes.“Congratulations on the way, Ms. Montgomery. I am shocked to see you after a very very long time.” She smiled at me, her thin lips curved upward. I couldn’t comprehend whether it was a compliment or a pun.“Mrs. Blackwood, it’s very nice to see you after a very long time. Green is your colour.” I complimented her matching her eyes, she wanted to see the same scary girl in me who couldn’t speak properly in her presence.Her brows twitched, she indeed looked amused and somewhat displeased.“May I know
[ Sebestian ]The blood in my veins boiled as the filthy bastard snaked his arm around her shoulder and she was actually comfortable with him but my touch was making her feel awkward a while ago. The masculine ego inside me revoked, this woman belonged to me, married or divorced.“Why would I molest my own wife, Mr. Carter?” I smirked unaware of the blunder I just spat out and saw her body turning stiff.“Mr. Blackwood, I think you’re crossing your line here. My friend doesn’t have a husband.” Jonathan spoke in her behalf which worked as a fuel in the blazing jealousy.“She was once my wife, Jonathan and we had a very passionate marriage but it’d be very inappropriate of me to share the details with you. Let us have a word in private. I’ll free her in a few minutes.” I said as calmly as I could despite the fact that I was desperate to smash his face and break his arms into pieces.“I am sorry but I can’t stay here, Mr. Blackwood. This is my party and Montgomery family is well known fo
[ Charlotte ]The party ended on the expected note as I wanted. The next day, it was the main headline of the news channels and papers. The social media was flooding with the pictures taken during the event and it made me feel contended except the one particular picture, mine and Sebestian’s during the dance. It had the title I dreaded the most.“Old flames rekindled between the ex-couples?”Fuck!A knock on the door of my office forced me to tear my eyes from the title of an online magazine. Jonathan was leaning on the door frame with different daily newspapers.“Not you, Jon.” I groaned in frustration and took off my glasses.He jogged inside and dumped the papers in the shredder. I watched the papers in long shreds falling in the bin.“It was inevitable, Lottie. Please don’t bother yourself with such shits, they’re going to be a part of your life from now on unless you wear a stone on your finger and change your last name for the third time.” He said grabbing a chocolate from my bo
[ Charlotte ]“Calm down, Lottie. I am here and I have dealt with douchebags like him. He is only trying to crawl under your skin.” Jonathan said as we were waiting for Sebestian’s arrival in the guest room.“I don’t want to face him yet, Jon. He is planning something, I can feel.” I shook my head and at the same time, the doors opened. Tara had my guest with her.His charismatic personality reflected in his demeanour. He wore his custom leather shoes and grey suit. I must admit that long hairs tied on the top of his head gave him a sexier look. His eyes hardened when he looked at Jonathan who was sitting beside me. He was the COO of my company which gave him every right to be present during business meetings.“Good afternoon, Mr. Blackwood. May I know the reason of this unexpected visit from you?” I stood up and forwarded my hand for a shake. Sebestian’s eyes tore from Jonathan and zeroed on my stretched hand.“I want to call truce.” He said taking my hand into his large palm. I felt
[ Sebestian ]“Are you serious, Sebestian Blackwood? You decided to yield against our ethics and crawled to her feet. Great! Just great.” Victorine willowed but I found her reaction exaggerating.“I stopped meddling in your personal life since you took over my position, Son but I agree with her.” My father spoke very calmly but I could feel his resentment behind his stoic face.“I didn’t do anything which may effect our image.” I replied to them.“Oh please, Sebestian. You were the one who opposed my idea to negotiate with Jonathan but since you saw your ex-wife, your demeanour has changed. What’s going on with you?” She raised her eye at me.“Whatever I do is none of your business, Victorine. I know what is good for my company.” I said icily.“It is my business, Sebestian and I also have the right to know what you do for the profit of our company.” She said emphasizing on the second last word.“Sebestian, you have to take us in your confidence if you want us to believe you.” My fathe
[ Sebestian ]I couldn’t take my mind off from Ace, the mysterious boy who forced me to join the past dots. I had a strong intuition that we were related to each other but I had no proof nor I could ask a stranger boy about his parents. He came from an influential family, there’s no doubt.“Uncle Seb, can you read me this story?” Lea’s sweet voice jerked me out of my conflicting thoughts. I looked down at the girl who looked sleepy in my arms.“Sure, princess.” I picked her and led her to my room with her favourite story book.I laid her down on my bed and covered her properly with the blanket. Laying beside her, I opened the book to read her all time favourite story, “The Beauty and The Beast”.“I want to listen the Sleeping Beauty.” She said but her heavy eyes were indicating that she might pass out sooner.“Leah, can I ask you a question about your friend Ace?” I asked her in a hope she could give me a lead.She nodded her head.“Did you ever meet her parents? I mean you both are f
[ Charlotte ]My sunshine, a smile crept on my lips as I adored his sleeping figure. He was snoring softly just like his father unaware of the hardships I faced everyday just to protect him and keep him out of the possible danger he might face as I decided to return to the city which gave me everything and left me with nothing except Ace.“Hey, sleepy head, wake up. It’s time for breakfast and you have to go school.” I ruffled his head gently to wake him up and he slowly stirred in his sleep before opening his eyes.“Good morning, Mom.” He smiled at me which made me love him more. He sat up rubbing his eyes.“Good morning, my prince.” I kissed his hairs and helped him to get off his bed. He never threw any tantrums to get ready for school. In fact, he was always eager to go to school to learn new things everyday.“Mom, tomorrow is parent-teacher meeting.” He looked up at me.“I remember baby. How can I forget such an important thing about my baby boy.” I ruffled his hairs.“You missed