Chapter: 126.******Gracie's eyebrows furrowed as she shook her head, placing two of her index finger under Maria's chin and lifting it so they were making eye contact. Gracie softened considerably when she spoke again. "Then out with it, tell me the truth, I know you didn't think to drive straight to my house just so you could lie to me I mean look at you, how long have you been crying for, huh?" Wiping her face with two fingers Gracie continued. "I can't believe you drove in this condition, you could have gotten yourself hurt. Whatever it is, Maria, you can tell me," Gracie insisted, her eyes glistening with concern.And that is Gracie, she won't let go until she has pried the truth from you down to the last detail. Maria bit her bottom lip hesitantly, thinking back to everything that led her here. When she left her home this morning she was hoping to get some solace in the arms of the man she had suddenly grown so fond of. She doesn't blame him for what he said or how he had trea
Chapter: 127.******A COUPLE OF MONTHS BACK...****Allison had just left with her driver shortly after Michael left for work and Lina had come to inform her a few minutes later that she had to get groceries and will be visiting a few of her relatives or was it, friends, from the Home, she clearly stated that she would not be returning until noon and while Maria didn't care about her or where she had mentioned visiting, she didn't miss the fact that the woman had said she would be returning around the same time Allison's gets back from school or before so she can fix her lunch. They had maids to do the chores, Michael had suggested a few times that he employed a chef but Lina refused, saying only she will cook in the kitchen. Although initially, Maria had cooked in the kitchen when she newly got married as time went on, she decided it was useless going through the stress of cooking when Lina was there, and with time she deserted cooking altogether and only Lina cooks from then on.On
Chapter: 128.*****Tide tossed around in the pool and puffed off a sigh filled with lingering sadness. He knew that his time was close, Neptune called and so did Aquarial. He has missed home and with his Soulpearl fully recovered, there was nothing else keeping him from returning home only the thoughts of staying away from him again make his heart heavy and his breath quiver. The night air was crisp, and he could hear the quiet sound of water splashing with the constant flaps of his tail moving in the water. He looked up at the stars and saw them as if they were people staring back at him in sympathy. Matthew is here, and with Alexander who has fully reciprocated their love, so much of their lives are now linked. Whether here or under the Seven Seas, they will be a part of each other's lives, whatever goes on he could and would feel but why does he hate this so much? Why does it still hurt? Knowing now the things he knows, shouldn't this have served as a consolation? Then why do thes
Chapter: 129.******Knowing what she had planned to do that Saturday morning Maria sat calmly at breakfast along with Lina and her daughter. Michael didn't come home in two days although it wasn't out of his character to stay days, even weeks away from home. This time however left a lingering sensation within Maria. Something seemed suspicious, something she couldn't put a finger on. So, in order not to worry about his whereabouts, she settled for the perfect plan. "Lina?" She started, putting away her cutleries and looking over at Lina who was busy eating her pancakes."Yes, Maria?" "It's the weekend and I made arrangements to take Allie Ice Skating today and I want you to come along." She announced and watched closely as Lina's face morphed into one of confusion. Although Lina thought it was weird how she out of the kindness of her heart would invite her out on something like this considering the huge fight they both had a few days ago but then it wouldn't be out of Maria's chara
Chapter: 130.******Both men walked around the new construction site with the Engineer following closely behind them, pointing out and reporting specific details as he did so. This was his most recent project, another Casino Hotel in the very heart of Mayfair City. As the man spoke, both men nodded along with a few words here or there. It looked impressive, to say the least; it was an enormous structure in the middle of the city, the entire structure rising at least thirty meters above its foundation. It would be the tallest building in Mayfair and if this were a movie set then everyone would be looking at it like they've just seen God's own castle. When Matthew suggested that he expand his horizons, 'Reach farther, my brother, there's a whole world out there, pitch your nests, mark your claims, make names' to put it in his exact words, Michael laughed at his twin but now he is glad to be taking his advice. Before they left for the airport that morning both he and Easton had a little
Chapter: 131.******Michael frowned, staring at the boy through the glass doors with the elevator already beginning its ascent Thomas had to chase after them through the stairs since that elevator was the only current functional one and by the time he reached the top floors he was out of breath and the men had gone round and had finished with inspection. It was time for Michael to meet with his chief Engineer. As soon as they came out the door they saw Tom sprinting down the hallway. The lad had an anxious look on his face and when he caught sight of the two men he skidded to a stop, breathing heavily. He was so breathless he couldn't speak and after a few moments he managed a gasp and said something, but Michael was unable to hear him. Shaking his head he waved off the boy in dismissal and began to walk towards the nearest room and pushed open the double doors. Inside he saw his Chief Engineer laying orders to a few more Engineers and their respective site supervisors, the architect
Chapter: 132.******Seated calmly in the Executive meeting that evening was only tolerable because on his right hand sat Alexander and each time he would turn to his side and see him there a smile so profound would wash over his features and he would relax once again. He couldn't help but smile back whenever Alexander would make eye contact with him, the look of adoration never fails to light up his face, especially when the man would wink at him. The small action always left his heart pounding and a tingling sensation in his skin that he could not explain. Alexander turns to him now, still smiling as his eyes scan over his face and his lips curl into an even bigger smile before his eyes finally meet Matthew's, his phone pointed at his face but Matthew was far too gone staring at that beautifully sinful face he hadn't noticed it. "You have a call," Alexander says softly, eyes motioning to the phone in his hand. Matthew chuckled awkwardly when he noticed the phone in his hands and to
Chapter: 133.******Dressed nicely in a dress she bought only minutes ago, Maria sat in her car in front of the familiar hotel, the driver's door open, a warm smile spread across her glossed lips. Her plans had worked out even better than she thought they would and by this time tomorrow they would be leaving the city richer than ever, with the love of her life beside her. She couldn't be happier and with Lina out of the picture, nothing could stand in her way. It was her fault she meddled in her business, she should have kept her smart mouth shut and none of this would have happened to her. She was old, her death was inevitable. Getting out of the car, she adjusted her gown and checked her makeup before shutting and sauntering down the parking lot and toward the entrance doors. The door opened with a soft click and the old man at the front desk greeted her with his usual warm smile. "Good evening, Ms." He says with a slight bow of his head. "Thank you," Maria answers back politely,