She froze. Right there in his arms. With tears in her eyes. She stared in horror, as she released herself from her grip, he stared at her, his lips parting together. Hurriedly, she stood up. "No, No." She pulled away from him, tears in her eyes. "No, No. Forget about Me." She turned around, and ran off, as far as her legs could carry her. "Cindy, wait." He stood up, running after her, but she was gone. Away from him. He sighed, his hair blowing from the wind, he panted heavily. What exactly was wrong with this woman? He sat on the bench, pulling his hair, his heart squeezed painfully, his eyes dull as gazed dazly. Slowly, the receptionist approached him, sighting his current state, she only stayed few meters apart. "Sir." He gazed up at her, his eyes etched with guilt. "What?" His managed to ask. "The CEO of S&B enterprise is here to see you," She bowed, "He's in your office, and is requesting to see you now." Alec's blood boiled in absolute anger, he stood up and walked t
As soon as the uber dropped Natasha in front of the school, she payed the driver hurriedly and came down.She walked towards the nearby bench, and soaked into it. She sighed, in any minute from now, her kids would come running to her, since they know that's the only place she always stayed.Wasn't that the best part of marrying Alec? though, she hated him now, but he had gave her Niccy and Nikky, and that, she was extremely grateful for.Alec's car made a stop in another end of the school compound, the door squeaked open, and tall legs came into contact, he stood there staring at his wristwatch.The school bell rang loudly, and before one could know it, students trooped down.Among them, were Nikky, Niccy, Emma, Arya, Ethan, Xander, and Emily.The stood at the entrance of the school when Emily suddenly stopped walking.Emily stared at Niccy, as she held her bag pack, and even though her mother had warned her not to have anything to with her, it would be fun to insult her, just once, ri
"Are this your kids?" He asked, his emotions was in a dire state, he even managed to ask.Was he hurt that she had kids? so, she was actually married to that guy? it had actually hurt him, pierced his heart gratefully.How bad Natasha wanted to yell at him, 'These are your kids, Damn you, can't you even see it?' But, as badly as she wanted to say those words, she just couldn't.Her lips parted to say it, but it clamped shut immediately. Natasha broke out into a cold sweat, "No!" She yelled loudly, and everyone turned to look at her with a raised brow.Nikky rubbed his hands and stared at his mother with bulged eyes, what was wrong with her? there was something odd about this man, and his mother didn't seem to like her.Alec gazed at her suspiciously, "Are you sure?""Yes," She stepped back. "They are my neighbour's kids.. Er... I am just here to pick it up," She gestured to them, "C'mon, let's get going now, haha," She pulled their hand, and they followed her obediently.She bowed a
As soon as Nova felt Natasha was asleep, she tucked her into bed nicely, allowing her to soak into the warmth of the sheets.She closed the door to the house and walked to her apartment, and after getting dressed in her night robe, she slumped lazily on the bed, yawning slightly. She smiled ruefully before laying on the bed, and shuting her eye closed.The next day when her alarm ranged, she groaned slightly, before she forced her eye lids open, a brief yawn escaped her lips, as she stared around.She walked towards the window gazing sharply how the leaves splutterd on the floor, autumn was approaching really fast, and here she was.. still single.Getting her feet into her flipflop, she walked downstairs, before turning on the coffee machine. If there was something she craved for, then, it was definitely coffee and sweet scones.She sat on the chair, measuring how her day would probably go, she would be at work, reading Damn boring newspapers, that certainly, did not sound fun.Hoot!H
Alec's light brown car stopped in front of the Hart's ancestral Family mansion, and he came down, covering the door of the car, and sighing bitterly.He stared up at the Hart's ancestral mansion, it's gates were huge, embodied with large pillars. The exterior designs dated back to the 1950s, of course, the Hart family went back in the days, when they first gained their fame in London, before expanding to every continent.The first ancestral Family mansion stood in front of him right now. The interior designs were modern giving a vibe of classic modern French designs.He walked in, the gate chiming open, the maids bowed in a classic order welcoming him with smiles and nods."Welcome young Master Hart.""It's so nice to see you,""Everyone is already waiting for you in there,"The bows were numerous, but Alec waved them off with dignity, honestly, he would have never come here. He never came here only for important meetings hosted by Old Master Hart himself. His grandfather.Coupled wi
As soon as Alec reached his office, he shut the door shut and soaked on the couch, his eyes still blaring with anger from the previous conversation at the Hart's Family mansion. He was neither in a good mood right now, and his face appeared dull, his hair was scattered. He was so stressed out.What ever would he do? he had two weeks, two Damn weeks to get a bride, else he would spend all his life with the certain woman he hated so much.Fishing his phone, he dialed his grandfather's number, maybe, just maybe, he could try and convince him to change his mind."Hello!" A shrill voice was heard, it sounded rather irrtaited, "Alec. I hadn't expect you would call as soon as you arrived at your office," Alec clutched the phone angrily, calming himself down. His grandfather wasn't worth his yell at all."Grandfather," Saying that word felt like acid down his throat, "I just wanted to say-""Oh Alec," The voice resounded more louder, shriller and more angrily, "Stop it. Don't try to stop me
As soon as Alec arrived at his office, his phone chimmed quietly with a text from Zoey.Zoey- #Day1, you got this Alec (Smiley emoji)Alec massaged his temples, he just hope everything would go as planned."Sir," The Butler walked in and bowed. "I have a message from Old Master Hart himself.""Speak," Alec's voice was cold that instant, he peered into his laptop, screeching his fingers on the keyboard harshly."Yes," The Butler winced slightly. "Old Master Hart has organised a ball coming up in the next two weeks. He said that on that day, you should bring your new bride, or Haylee." The butler kept his tone accurate."Is that all?" Alec turned to look at his butler, in which he nodded. "You can go,"The Butler bowed submissively, leaving immediately.Alec huffed slowly, he knew his grandfather very well, he was someone who would easily take advantage of the whole situation, he organised the ball, mainly because he wanted Alec to get his brows.Alec leaned on the chair, feeling somber
'Day two Alec, you have got this. Inform me of your progress,' With a smile, Alec placed the phone back into his pocket staring at Natasha who stared in awe at the lined rack of pretty clothes. "Are you sure you want me to get some new clothes?" She flattered her lids cutely, "The ones I have at home are already enough," She stared around, biting her lower lips, before muttering, "I don't want to be a burden," She sighed. Hurriedly, he held her hand, "You are not a burden Cindy, you are never a burden," He shut his eyes before opening them again, staring at her in the eyes. She looked away, nodding constantly, her eyes darted to the nice designer cock tail dress. "Do you want that?" His eyes followed her movement as she held felt the the texture in her hands. She stared back at him, cracking a nervous smile. "Was it that obvious?" She stared at the price tag, her eyes widening a little before she stepped back in fright. "Five grand, how could a dress cost that much?" He walked
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