"Zoey!" Stella's voice sounded from the background, and she walked towards her, holding a cup of coffee and some packets of biscuit, "Were you just gushing at Dexter?"Zoey's eyes snapped away from his direction, and she turned to look at her friend, her voice stumbling, "You know him?" Her eyes lashes flattered gently, and she blinked them, the gentle wave making her calm down."Know him?" Stella's shoulders dropped, and she gripped the handle of the cup, "More like I adore him, I have worked with him before regarding a case of murder." She rubbed her cheeks."And then?" Zoey didn't know why she was interested in his life, but something in her wished to know, she yearned for it. She needed to know it."Gosh, he's the coldest being you will ever meet, it's like his heart is made of stone, I even tried to hit on him once." She laughed hysterically to herself, tapping her chest gently, "Latter pushed me away and even threatened to kill me." Stella fiddled with the hemline of her dress.
All she just wanted to do was talk to him, maybe have a deep conversation with him, she had gathered all the courage to speak, but now seeing his hefty eyes, she bit her tongue, the words escaping her lips.He peered down at her, his stare crazy cold, it brought the shivers down her weak spine. "Miss. Hart?" The name rolled out of his lips like disgust. "If you have nothing to say now, I would like to take my leave." He almost shoved her away, but immediately, she grabbed his hand, her eyes pleading. He finally turns to look at her, with a raised brow."Dexter. Please wait." Her chest heaved up slowly, and her breath grew rowdy, he finally stopped and casted her a long look."What do you want, Miss. Hart?" He finally asks, this time not in a hurry to leave, he leaned against the wall, his legs crossing over the other, but his gaze never leaving her even for a second."It's not Miss. Hart for goodness sake!" She tried to keep her voice in check, but it failed her, it failed her badly,
NOTE: By this time, Niccy and Nikky are not less than 11 years, Damien is the same age with Zara. Zara being months older. Haylee, Priya and Alexis are still in jail."Why are you still standing?" Natasha asked, batting her eyes lids slowly, before she pulled Zoey by the hand."Umm.." Zoey trailed off, why in the hell had she come here in the first place? She should have just stayed home with her daughter stuffing her face with chicken.Stella's eyes shined before she walked over to the dining chair, pulling a chair, she sat down, gesturing to Zoey to do the same also.Zoey faced the crowd, some were hanging behind the kitchen counter having fun and chatting about old times, Nikky was having fun with his sister, trying to guess her meal. Natasha was having a chitchat with Nova.Zoey could have swore she felt lonely, and that was why she tagged a friend along."Hmm. Zoey." Stella pierced the fork into the huge creamed corn, and stuffed it into her mouth, chewing, "I can't believe-" Her
Zoey didn't know why, but those words had sounded terribly cold to her ears, even though it was Thanksgiving period, she felt like puking, she couldn't look at them in the eye, everyone wasn't awestruck, it was like they had knew her from the start and they what? They approved of the woman There was still some kind of guilty feeling that played in her chest whenever she remembers what she did that night, and now, it was coming back, flooding through her brains, and now, the younger sister of whom she had put in jail was seating right in front of her, her jaws clenched together. She couldn't feel her hands, everything was unexplainable, it was tense, her fingers only moved towards the plate, she couldn't even dare to take a bite, they all sounded foreign to her, and the worst part everyone was chatting happily, she swore she neither heard a word, everything was coming to her brain like gibberish. She remained there, even when they all went to the living room. Stella had tapped her han
Immediately, Mira lowered the phone, before she stuttered out of the toilet. As she walked, lifting her gown, she met Zoey who leaned on the table, her hands supporting her jaw."You seemed to have spent more time calling someone." Suspicious, Zoey Hart was suspicious, with an arched brow, and a twitch of the lips, Mira actually wondered if she could get anything past her."I swear, it was only a business call, can we forget about that." Nervously, Mira sat on the chair, before she gazed around the bubbling room.The two chatted for quite a long time, Stella walked from the living room, her handbag etched around her hand, she turned to face Zoey, then to Mira. She placed her hands between her hips, and muttered, "Zoey, why are you still here? It's late now, you have to attend to some business at home, you know...." Stella gazed at her, but the latter didn't seem to have understood what she was saying, waving her hands up in the air, she muttered to herself. "Alright, spend time with
It was in no word, uninviting that as soon as Zoey unlocked the door to her house, she came in contact with her daughter snuggled right under Rafael's embrace.The room was dark, so she had to click the button before the light finally revealed the sight, surprised, a feeling rose up in her chest. Her daughter had never snuggled close to her, not even for once, so who was this Uncle Rafa or Whatever and what in the hell was he doing with her precious daughter?"We need to talk." She stumped over to them, her feet hanging over the floor angrily, and as she hauled her fist forward, she yanked her daughter away from him, causing Zara to stumble on the light rug, still asleep.He curved his lips in a way it annoyed it, but at the same time, his perfection rose. His eyes twinkled, but he said no word."You aren't going to talk?" Why was she feeling so much anxiety for her bodyguard? He was just some dude who her father was paying to watch her and Zara, so how come he had hurriedly acquainte
Zoey eyes widened gently, she tried to speak, but the words wouldn't just come. Her throat hitched for thirst, and her eyes dazzled over to his dark face.She could see it, his dark weather that they had been talking about. His cold voice ringing in her ears, dear Goodness, what in the hell happened to the Dexter she knew?This Dexter was different, as if she didn't know him anymore, but that was right. He was way different now, the way he carried him, the way he spoke, it was like he was different and he didn't even existed in her world."Miss. Hart." Now he's professional, she snapped her eyes up at her, a headache overcoming her head. She managed to lean on the wall, grasping for breath,He still sat there, his arms crossed above his shoulders, his gaze is deathly and his voice is hallowing dark, "Why are you here?"What the hell?She looks at him with disgust, "Don't you know? Miss. Robin asked me to be here." Now she's walking towards him, taking gentle strides, her feet dangling
There was something about Zara that Rafael couldn't fathom, whether it was her smile that spread across her chin and brought out her deep dimple, or her gentle gaze on him, or her soft hands entangled in his, as she dragged him along the mall."Uncle Rafa, that? Can we have that?" She is pulling him along, and his wearing a bright smile, something he thought he could never do, he was doing it because of the little girl.Zoey trailed behind them, her hands etched around her phone, moving lazily through the keyboards, she couldn't keep up with Stella's Convo, it was nearly about smooching, and damn, her innocent mind, once in a while, she looked up to gaze at Zara and Rafael, and when she caught sight of them, she increased her step.Okay, for a moment, she wanted to yell at Rafael, "Okay dude. What in the hell is wrong with you? My daughter likes you so much, now she doesn't even look at me." She squeezed her face, but as much as she wanted to say it, her lips won't part to say those w
Thank you everyone for loving Zoey Hart and as much as I did. Even with the late releases, I am glad that you all stayed with me throughout the journey of Zoey Hart and Dexter.You can check my other books.A deal with the billionaire (Book one)A game with the billionaire (Book two)Taming the billionaire (Book three)Book four and five alongside with other books is coming soon. Thank you to my readers, I don't know what I would do without you wonderful people, if you love Zara Hart, and think you want to hear her story, you can let me know in the comments section.Yours,Rae-Rae.
One year later,Thanksgiving day.The room smelt like any other thanksgiving room, roasted turkey, cream, salad and a bunch of people sipping wine. The dinner was about to start, and soon everyone was going to be saying what they were thankful for.Zoey recounted, she didn't even know where to begin, just one year ago, her life had changed ever so much. Perfectly well, it had gone along.Dexter came into her life, Rafael stumbled in, and oh, she didn't know how, but they both loved her daughter so much, well. Zara better get used to having two overprotective fathers.Miranda, Stella and Zoey have become quite the inseparable trio, having tea on Mondays, hitting the gyms, and gossiping about their husbands.Presently, Zoey was sprawled on the bed, her hands swiping through her phone, just waiting for it to be ringing, finally it chimed. She swiped it up immediately."Stella!" She beams, cheeks pink. "How's the baby moon going? Is Mexico alright?"Stella's voice sounded so angelic from
Two Months later."Zoey hurry! We don't want to be late for Sky's concert. Do we?" Stella yells from the bedroom, her gaze directed at the dressing room."Coming! Just trying to get the zipper on, damn, it's too hard!" Zoey yells back.Stella takes in a little giggle, and stares outside the room, the view is perfect, she could see the sun set even from here. She was having a giddy feeling today, but it didn't sum up her excitement.Today was Sky's first concert after his music block has been overcomed and he was singing his new song. People are flooding all over Los Angeles just to hear his voice, She, Zoey and the rest already got their tickets. She couldn't wait to see him sing after his music block. Excitement is washing over her. She can't wait.Zara enters the room, a smile on her face. "Aunt Stella!" She throws herself towards her."How was your night? Little Pumpkin?" Stella nudges her hair playfully, her hands moving to tickle her."It's fine." Zara scrunched her nose, before
Even though one week had passed and everything seemed to be moving well, Zoey still felt this urge: sinking and swimming through her, prompting her to see her mother in jail, so that's why early in the morning, she got into her Sedan and drove towards the lane."What do you want?" The receptionist barked at her, her face gruff, prison was not a good place, no doubt. It smelt of stale coffee, the place looks rugged, like criminals had been jacked into this place, struggling to get inside."I want to see my mother." Zoey made to speak again, but the angry looking woman waved her off."Sorry. Kid." The woman puffed her cigar in between her hands, "But visiting hours are over, if you would please return later, I am sure you would be entertained with whoever you want to meet."The woman is really rude, no doubt, but Zoey doesn't want to leave without seeing her mother. Sometimes, your name is very important, and if using that name would get her what she wants. Then, why the heck not?She
The whole room felt so small as Zoey ran past them, it was like oxygen was racking her spine as she counted the rooms. Her breath was short-lived, she could only pray under her breath."Zara!" She calls out, fear evident in her voice, the pain of losing her own daughter sends tears to her eyes. The hall was stretched out, too many rooms. The stairs looking back at her.She stopped at the living room, she could feel the throbbing in her head."Zara! Please come out. Please." She just stood there rooted, it was like the alarm was buzzing in her head: countdown, five, four..Sweat clanged the corner of her hair, she checked her father's study, it looked rather untouched. Her father's favorite novel, 'Rich man, poor man,' sat there elegantly on the table. Hope. It needled through her, then vanished into thin air. She called again, this time more loudly, perhaps her daughter might hear her. "Zara!" The room was eerily quiet.With lost hope, she just stood there, she would rather blow with
The next day came rather too quickly, and like her mother used to say when she was young: You just have to face it.So, when she sprang up from the bed, she kissed Dexter on the forehead gently before heading downstairs. Rafael was by the counter making cereal for her daughter while balancing a cup of coffee on one hand."Ready for the big day, huh?" He hands her a cup, while gently pouring the milk into the bowl, Zara watches with her eyes fluttering."It's funny how you made it sound so casual." Zoey says casually, everything has been planned, they are all meeting up in her father's house. Nova, her husband, Alec and his wife, Stella and Sky. Miranda was going to meet them there.Zara shoves her spoon into the bowl, her mouth full of corn flakes. "Mother. Can I come with you? Pretty please?""Yes. Dexter and I will get the car ready, why don't Rafael pick out your dress, okay sweetheart?"She nods and focuses on her food, just by staring at her daughter makes her heart swell, the on
In life, you could be either lucky or unlucky, but there's no such thing as luck or not luck, it's the chance we have, it's the choice we get that defines us, not our luck, that's why as Lin sat down, fiddling with the hemline of her gown, she recalled all the choices she had got to make, and one of them dealt with forgiving her husband, Asher.He was only being threatened, he just wanted to protect her. He loves her, that's why he wanted to protect, because for the person you love, you could go through extreme lengths just to make sure they were safe."Lin? Lin, are you listening to me?" Asher said, clutching the cup of coffee in one hand.She snapped out of her daydream, before staring around, waiting. What was he saying? She didn't even hear a thing."I was saying whether we should take the kids to Disneyland this year?" That was one thing she would always love about him, his ability to remember anything."But Mommy, we went to Disneyland last year!" Her seven year old daughter wai
Stella had imagined countless things in her life, but here she was. Seating opposite her parents with Sky by her side, this time. She wasn't scared, hope brimmed in her chest, because with him she felt strong, she felt like somebody."You want to date him?" Her mother said, under those lashes of hers, her words held some kind of deep warning, "What about Doctor Rodriguez?"Her father dropped the spoon on the plate, the metallic sound filling their eyes. "Stella dear. You can't go out with him. He's not for-""I didn't come here for your approval." Her tone sent them all warning, Sky placed his hand on her shoulder, his gaze, a reassuring one. He turned towards her parents."I am Sky. Well, I dated your daughter, until you threatened me to leave her, I fell in love with her, again. I fell hard, I am still falling for her. She makes me, she completes me. I love her so much."Neither of them blinked."And I am sorry, but you can't stand in the way of our love," He breathed in, "She helpe
Loud chattering filled the room, kids chasing each other, muttering words under their breath, some kids sprawled on the neat blue rug, playing with their toys.The kitchen linked to the living room, some adults were leaning against the island, each gripping a glass of wine. There's some muttering, no laughter here, just clear talking.Relax. Zoey's head throbbed, but she just couldn't. Dexter's hand was placed on hers, it was warm, at least that made her calm down a little, but still. She wanted to sprang up the seat, and protect those she loved, her mind reeled. To her mother's word, to Lin's words.Thankfully, Zara was talking to her cousin 'Damien', they seemed to be arguing though, but hey, it was her daughter."Everybody." Natasha clicked the glass, the whole room went silent. The kids stopped and turned to look at her, immediately she received the call, she didn't know what prompted her to call Natasha, Natasha was soothing on the other end, and they agreed to call a meeting.Li