“ If you’d allow me, Alexandrine, may I put the ring on for you?” Johnson was anticipating Alexandrine’s answer eagerly as were the guests and participants at the nightclub. Alexandrine was in a bind, so she gladly accepted that Johnson put the ruby ring around her finger.She extended her hand toward Johnson and within a few seconds, the ring was put around her finger. Looking at the ring, Alexandrine was reminded of her marriage with Johnson that didn’t come to fruition and felt saddened by it but she didn’t allow her emotions to get the best of her.“ Thanks for the ring, Johnson, I love it.” She genuinely thanked Johnson for the ring. The people inside the nightclub were happy for the beautiful couple and gave them their blessing. Alexandrine was feeling awkward in this situation knowing perfectly that none of this was real. Being in that kind of atmosphere reminded her more of her failed marriage, so she left without a word.Johnson followed right behind her and managed to catch
Tina came to see Johnson at the company as she had something crucial to share with him. " Johnson, be ready because today itself I'm going to unveil Alexandrine's true veil in front of you." She shared with Johnson who didn't say a word back to her in response as he was more than certain of her innocence and also of the fair point that she could never harm him as that wasn't part of her character.At the villa, Alexandrine was drawing designs in her notebook when her phone rang right next to her. As she looked at the screen to check the one calling her, her face darkened." Tina? What does she want with me? I won't answer her call. Her calling me can't lead to anything good." Alexandrine was adamant not to answer Tina's phone call but she kept insisting until Alexandrine had no other alternative but to attend the call." What do you want, Tina?" Alexandrine shouted at her as she attended her call. " Can't you see that I don't want to talk to you?" Johnson was with Tina at the time of
Alexandrine fell to the ground, crying over her misfortune. Just then, Nathaniel called her to comfort her. Alexandrine felt slightly better after talking with Nathaniel and when she hung up the call, she returned to the villa." Has Johnson returned yet?" Alexandrine asked the staff who didn't give any favorable response. She went to her room to think about the day she had; how she was unmasked in front of Johnson and how much he was hurt afterward upon discovering her true colors." No matter how others may view me from here on out, I know I did the right thing." Alexandrine convinced herself she was a justiciar who was only seeking justice for her lost child.In the days that followed, there was turmoil in Johnson's company in regard to its future. " At this point, only the CEO's ex-wife could save the company from going bankrupt." The shareholders were all implying the same thing, how only Alexandrine could prevent the company from going bankrupt.While the shareholders were discu
Alexandrine returned to her apartment and tried to forget everything but couldn't. She kept thinking how her actions had hurt Johnson terribly and she was starting to wonder whether her child would be happy with her upon learning what she had done in order to avenge him." Now that I have accomplished my revenge, I should try to turn a new leaf and forget all the bad memories." With Alexandrine's new insights on life, she looked at the news and realized how the whole affair was already making the headlines." This is your redemption, Johnson. Whatever happens to you now has nothing to do with me." She closed her computer and tried to rest for a little while.Moments later, Nathaniel came to see her, asking about her state of being. " How are you faring, Alexandrine?" Alexandrine stumbled and Nathaniel caught her in the nick of time before she could hit the ground." Be careful, Miss Alexandrine!" He showed concern for her, however, Alexandrine's expression was blank and expressionless
Inside the car, Nathaniel could see how much Alexandrine was disturbed but didn't give her anything. He gave her the space she needed and kept on driving. Alexandrine was too spaced out to realize where he was taking her.Alexandrine recalled Johnson's state repeatedly when she saw him earlier. She could have forgiven him, had he not mentioned Tina and accepted his wrongdoings." I must forget Johnson at all costs. He has hurt me more than enough." Alexandrine subconsciously thought as they reached their destination." We're here, Ms. Alexandrine." Alexandrine was brought back to her senses when she realized where Nathaniel had brought her. " Where are we?" She asked in dismay to which Nathaniel responded, " We're at my villa, Miss."" Your villa?" Alexandrine walked out of the car, helped by Nathaniel as she scrutinized the horizon of the huge building in front of her. Johnson's villa was grand enough as it was but this villa in front of her was something else entirely." Shall we go
“ Thanks for agreeing to accompany me to the party. You didn’t have to, but thanks anyway.” Nathaniel showed Alexandrine how happy he was that she was coming with him to the party. Staring at him, Alexandrine confided in him and said, “ I’m not doing you a favor by tagging along, Nathaniel.” The latter was stunned by her response as he wasn’t expecting it.“ You’ve always been there, supporting me in my battles without asking anything in return. I just thought just as you’ve always provided me with love and support, it’s my turn to do the same for you. Not only that, but I want to move on from all the bad memories and start afresh.” Nathaniel grinned as it seemed like she was ready to let go of the past and move on in life. That also meant that Nathaniel might have a chance to be part of her new life.“ Your newfound confidence moved me to tears. Were you serious in what you said?” He asked and she nodded immediately in response to which he hugged her joyfully without warning. Alexand
" Thanks for finally giving me a chance to be in your life!" Nathaniel was on cloud nine as he kept stroking her hair. Alexandrine grinned at him and muttered joyfully, " Thanking me is not required. I'm merely giving myself a chance to be happy, a chance to experience a beautiful and unconditional love, like the one you have for me."Caressing his cheeks, she continued, " If anything, I should be grateful for not abandoning me and for supporting me in my combat against the demons that were eating at me. When I became Johnson's mistress in order to seek revenge for my lost child, you didn't judge me and stood by me in all my peripeties." Alexandrine recalled all the things Nathaniel had done for her and also how his mental support and comprehension were a major key factor in enduring all kinds of humiliations." I know you're going to say you did nothing that special, but for me what you did was a turning point. Before you showed up in my life, I was willing to accept everything but e
Days went by and Alexandrine didn’t hear from Johnson and Tina again. She was relieved to finally have some peace. “ What do you think?” Alexandrine was looking at a brochure when Nathaniel leaned in and asked, “ Have you chosen a dating spot yet?”“ That’s difficult as I’ve never been on a date before, so I don’t know what spot to choose,” Alexandrine muttered to Nathaniel in sadness to which he retorted and said, “ Don’t be sad over something so small. As you’ve never gone on a date before, why don’t we go to all the places designed on the brochure? That way, you’ll gain lots of dating experience for when we go on our second date.”Alexandrine was about to cheer up after Nathaniel’s comforting words, “ Thanks, Nathan for always knowing what to say to make me feel better straight away.”“ You’re welcome but I wasn’t just saying so to cheer you up. I was serious when I implied we should go to all the dating spots.” Alexandrine’s eyes opened wide and she muttered, “ These are so many d