046. Next day... "Why are you in such a hurry to get off work today, Rosa? Is there something you're hiding from me?" Janette asked, looking at Rosa with a suspicious expression on her face. Rosa cleared her throat. "What are you talking about? I don't know what you're talking about." she picked up the files from the table, her eyes everywhere but Janette. Janette shook her head. "You know you can't lie to me, right? And by now, you should know that you aren't good at hiding your expressions." she took the files from her and put them on the shelf. Rosa smiled. "It's nothing. I'm just excited to get off work, enjoy a cozy dinner, that's all." Janette's eyes widened. "Oh my gosh, Rosa, are you going on a date? You finally allowed a man into that cold and stony heart of yours?" Rosa blushed, trying and failing to suppress a smile. "It's not a date," she protested, but her voice lacked conviction. Janette rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, sure. Whatever you say, Rosa. But
047.When they arrived at the restaurant, Rosa looked around, a smile finding its way to her lips when she saw how beautiful the interior looked. The place was painted in rich red color with beautiful curtains that framed the windows, giving the place an elegant but rich feel.As a waitress led them to their tables, Rosa looked around the people present. She could hear whispers or low murmurs of conversations from the people present. Along with that was the clinking of glasses and the sweet aroma of food that wafted past her nostrils. "Please have a seat," the waitress said and Rosa sat down with Alan. "Here is our menu. Please go through it and tell me what you would like to have."Alan nodded while Rosa picked up her own menu. He watched his focused she was as her eyes ran through the menu thoroughly. A smile spread across her face, and Alan guessed she must have seen what she liked. And yes, he guessed right.Rosa looked up. "I'll have stuffed chicken breast with roasted vegetable
048.After everything, Alan dropped Rosa off at her place and saw her to her door. He stared at her with a smile on his lips. "I really had fun tonight. Thanks for going on this date with him."Rosa nodded. "Thanks for the date. I had fun. The food, the star gazing, they were all wondering," she said and Alan nodded with a smile. "But I was wondering..." she trailed.Alan raised an eyebrow, wondering what she wanted to talk about. "We talked about Janette and Lucas at the restaurant. I recall you meeting the other time to find a way to trick Janette into going on a date with Lucas. Then, suddenly you came to me and asked me out on a date," she began, and Alan but his lower lip. She was on to him. "Then I had to piece things together and I realize this date wasn't really a date. You asked me out on a date to know more about Janette right? Lucas sent you, didn't he?" she asked.Alan lowered his head. He knew he couldn't lie to her. "You're right, but I seriously meant-""Save it," she
1.Janette’s POV“Let’s get a divorce.” The moment those words left his lips, I felt like a dagger had just been dug into my heart. A divorce? Why? What did I do wrong? Where did I go wrong?I faced him, my eyes brimming with tears as I forced a smile. “You’re joking, right? Tell me you’re joking, Lucas!” I snapped at him, my emotions all over the place.Was he suddenly asking for a divorce because I caught him cheating on me with his mistress and had thrown a tantrum? Did I do the wrong thing by marking my territory and making it known that I wouldn’t share my husband with anyone?We’ve been married for two years. How can he call for a divorce so soon? If there’s anyone who should call for a divorce, it’s me; it should be me! I just got back from the hospital where I went for a test only to see him making out with an unknown lady, and he’s asking for a divorce? Just because I complained?Lucas looked at me, his eyes void of any emotions. His gaze on me was so cold that it sent shiver
2.Janette’s POV“If this is a joke, stop it, Doc. What do you mean I am three months pregnant? I came here for a test today. I’ve been your regular customer when it comes to pregnancy tests and the results always come out negative. What is going on? Don’t play such a joke with me, please.” I scolded her with a serious expression on my face. I didn’t like a situation where someone would use my problem to make fun of me. This isn’t fair at all.She smiled and patted my shoulder. “You have to calm down, Mrs. Wayne. Relax. I am a doctor and would never play with my patient’s emotions. I don’t joke with them either, especially in a crucial moment like this. I am serious. You are pregnant. It is positive this time around.” She explained, but I shook my head, still finding it difficult to believe.“No, you’re messing with me. This isn’t true!” I exclaimed while frantically shaking my head. “It’s not true.” I repeated.“It is true, Mrs. Wayne. I know it’s hard to believe considering the fact
3.6 YEARS LATERJanette’s POVA familiar feeling crept up my belly as I stepped out of the plane, back in New York, the city I had stayed away from for the past six years, the city where I had suffered and almost lost my life. It felt good to be back, and I was able to shake off the feeling of unease that welled up inside me.Everything was fine now because I had put my past behind me, and have come here to start anew. After leaving here, I was blessed to have met a good man, who accepted me the way I am, and helped me achieve my dream.It’s been a hell of years, but I’m proud because I am now one of the most sought after medical doctors in America.“Mommy!” I turned to where that angelic voice came from and smiled as my bundle of joy, my sunshine, my son, Ethan rushed out of my Secretary’s grasp to embrace me.“I missed you.” He wrapped his tiny arms around me and I returned his hug with just as much warmth and affection.“We were in the same plane, Ethan. You only followed Rosa to
4.Lucas POV“It is you! It’s really you, Janette!” I exclaimed, shock written all over my face. I had seen her walking into the school premises whilst holding the hand of a little boy. I thought my eyes were deceiving me and had waited patiently for her to come outside. When she didn’t come out, I thought I was just hallucinating, but then she came out and… and, I can’t believe my eyes. Janette is right here in front of me, looking all different from the woman I knew six years ago. She had become even more beautiful than I remember.Oh, Janette! I couldn’t help my joy at the sight of her.Without thinking, I rushed into her arms, but she pushed me away.“What do you think you are doing?” she snapped, wiping her body with her face scrunched up in disgust. “How dare you lay your filthy hands on me? Have you no respect?” I gasped and couldn’t believe my ears. “Janette, it’s me, Lucas. You haven’t forgotten me, have you?” I asked, my voice laced with hurt.I couldn’t believe she was tre
5.Janette’s POVI sat in the event, my thoughts drifting far from what was happening on stage. I couldn’t believe it. I saw Lucas, that scumbag! Never in my life did I imagine that I would see that jerk again.After all these years, after six fuckìng years, he had to show his face to me again and open closed wounds. He had to come back into my life at a crucial time like this, a time that I was getting out of the ashes he put me in.Why the heck did I have to see him of all people and ruin my day, huh? Why? Why him? After leaving the country, and surviving the harsh reality of his behavior towards me, I saw him as dead to me and never wanted to see him again, but fate had to be so cruel to me and make us meet again. Why didn’t he remain dead? Why—“Ma’am,” I gasped and turned to see Rosa looking at me with a worried expression on her face. “Are you alright?” She asked, and I released a breath I didn’t know I was holding.“Yes.” I answered.“Good because it’s time to cut the ribbon
048.After everything, Alan dropped Rosa off at her place and saw her to her door. He stared at her with a smile on his lips. "I really had fun tonight. Thanks for going on this date with him."Rosa nodded. "Thanks for the date. I had fun. The food, the star gazing, they were all wondering," she said and Alan nodded with a smile. "But I was wondering..." she trailed.Alan raised an eyebrow, wondering what she wanted to talk about. "We talked about Janette and Lucas at the restaurant. I recall you meeting the other time to find a way to trick Janette into going on a date with Lucas. Then, suddenly you came to me and asked me out on a date," she began, and Alan but his lower lip. She was on to him. "Then I had to piece things together and I realize this date wasn't really a date. You asked me out on a date to know more about Janette right? Lucas sent you, didn't he?" she asked.Alan lowered his head. He knew he couldn't lie to her. "You're right, but I seriously meant-""Save it," she
047.When they arrived at the restaurant, Rosa looked around, a smile finding its way to her lips when she saw how beautiful the interior looked. The place was painted in rich red color with beautiful curtains that framed the windows, giving the place an elegant but rich feel.As a waitress led them to their tables, Rosa looked around the people present. She could hear whispers or low murmurs of conversations from the people present. Along with that was the clinking of glasses and the sweet aroma of food that wafted past her nostrils. "Please have a seat," the waitress said and Rosa sat down with Alan. "Here is our menu. Please go through it and tell me what you would like to have."Alan nodded while Rosa picked up her own menu. He watched his focused she was as her eyes ran through the menu thoroughly. A smile spread across her face, and Alan guessed she must have seen what she liked. And yes, he guessed right.Rosa looked up. "I'll have stuffed chicken breast with roasted vegetable
046. Next day... "Why are you in such a hurry to get off work today, Rosa? Is there something you're hiding from me?" Janette asked, looking at Rosa with a suspicious expression on her face. Rosa cleared her throat. "What are you talking about? I don't know what you're talking about." she picked up the files from the table, her eyes everywhere but Janette. Janette shook her head. "You know you can't lie to me, right? And by now, you should know that you aren't good at hiding your expressions." she took the files from her and put them on the shelf. Rosa smiled. "It's nothing. I'm just excited to get off work, enjoy a cozy dinner, that's all." Janette's eyes widened. "Oh my gosh, Rosa, are you going on a date? You finally allowed a man into that cold and stony heart of yours?" Rosa blushed, trying and failing to suppress a smile. "It's not a date," she protested, but her voice lacked conviction. Janette rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, sure. Whatever you say, Rosa. But
045. Janette walked into the hospital and headed straight for Aunt Maryanne's ward. “Aunt, I bought you fruits. They'd be really good for your-” her words caught in her throat when she saw Genevieve seated with Aunt Maryanne. Genevieve smiled at her. “Good morning, Doc.” Janette raised an eyebrow at her. What's with the smile and the formality? Wait, she was the one who hated the woman being informal before. Does this mean Genevieve would finally leave her alone? “Uh, it seems you're busy now, Aunt. I'll come see you later.” “Oh no, Janette, I'm perfectly free,” Aunt Maryanne smiled. “Come drop the fruits here and tell me when you'll finally let me get out of here.” Janette hesitated for a moment but sighed and nodded. She dropped the basket of fruits and sat beside Aunt Maryanne. Genevieve watched how Janette examined Aunt Maryanne, awed by how she expertly did her work. She couldn't believe this was the same Janette from six years ago. “You're gorgeous when you're b
044.“Bella? You have a son?” Janette asked, the words sounding awkward in her mouth. How on earth did Bella get a son? When did the lady get married? Wait… how's this even possible?Bella scoffed, folding her arms. “What? Did you expect me to be barren like you? Or did you think I don't have the ability to give birth to children just because your ex-husband couldn't keep his dick in his pants?” Janette blinked. “Wow! Someone's got issues,” she said. “I bet shutting you up the last time didn't work that well.”“You-”“Good morning, Ladies,” Mrs. Yuna, the woman Janette suspected to be one of the school's management, spoke up as she walked the center of the room. “Ms. Wayne, please have a seat.” she said and Janette nodded.Janette took a seat on one of the chairs beside Bella. Bella, repulsed by Janette being close to her, snorted and stood up, sitting as far away from her as possible. Janette didn't mind. Her focus was on the fact that Bella's “son” has bullied Ethan and Amaya. Now
043.GEOFFREY CORP..."Do you think Janette is going to like this idea?" Victor asked, staring at the box of ring in Liam's hand. The diamond glinted in the light, its beauty making Liam smile at what he was planning.Liam closed the ring box and looked at Victor. "It's not like she has any choice, Victor. Whether the tides work in our favour or not is none of my business. I can't sit and watch Lucas take her away from me. Not after everything I've given up to be here. Not after everything I've given up to hold her in my arms." Victor sighed. "But trapping her with a ring doesn't guarantee her falling in love with you.""You're wrong," Liam said. "Once I propose to her with this ring, she would have no choice but to accept me. Then she would know that a marriage would be forthcoming. And not just that, she would realize she is going to become my wife. That will make her fall for me of course because there would be no way out anymore."Victor shook his head. He knew Liam was not makin
042."Aunt Maryanne, you're making this look harder than it already is," Janette sighed and stood to her feet. "I never intended to get married to him due to gratitude or anything. I just..." she ruffled her hair as she paced the ward room. "I thought I would fall in love with him. I didn't know Lucas was going to spring back into my life, Aunt Maryanne. I'm just devastated."Aunt Maryanne reached out to touch her hand. "You are a strong lady, Janette. And... you are way too nice for your own good. You don't marry someone to show that you're grateful to them. You marry them because you love them. Marriage isn't a game of dice, my dear. And I'm not even telling you this because I'm Lucas' Aunt and I want you two to be together. I'm saying this because I care about you. Whatever you choose, I will support you, but I won't let you go into something you aren't sure of."Janette sighed, feeling a wave of relief wash over her at Aunt Maryanne's words. She rushed to Aunt Maryanne and hugged
041. A week later... "How are you doing today, Aunt Maryanne?" Janette asked with a smile as she walked into Aunt Maryanne's ward. Aunt Maryanne sat up with a smile. "I'm feeling a lot better. The migraines are gone and I can't wait to get out of here soon," she said and Janette looked up at her. "I didn't mean it like that sweetie. I meant to leave the hospital, not you of course. The smell of medicine and disinfectant makes me sick, sugar." Janette chuckled. "I get you. And you're recovering rapidly. If this keeps up, I'm sure you would be discharged next weekend." Aunt Maryanne couldn't help her joy. "That's wonderful news. Now," she winked at Janette. "How about the surprise you said you had for me? You know I like me some good unexpected things, right?" Janette smiled. "The surprise is on his way. Sophia is bringing him." "Who's Sophia?" Aunt Maryanne asked. Janette beamed. "You will know when they get here," she said and sighed. "Give me a few minutes. I'll be right bac
040.LUCAS' MANSION "You did what?!" Alan couldn't believe what he just heard. "You cried and grabbed onto her legs?" he asked, laughing and walking around the room.Lucas swayed the wine glass in his hand, the contents of the wine swirling as he stared into space. "It's not funny, Alan." he sighed, lowering his head.Alan laughed again and clapped his hands. "It's funny as fuck, Lucas," he chuckled again. "Who would have thought that the feared and famous billionaire Lucas Harry would be so vulnerable to the extent of crying and clinging to his ex wife for dear life?"Lucas scoffed. "Laugh one more time and I'll cut your allowance. You know I can do that!" he threatened.Alan scoffed. "Oh please, that won't affect me. I could just leave your company and finally take over my father's company. I already have enough money to get by." Lucas rolled his eyes and sat down, his expression turning thoughtful. He had only done that at the spur of the moment. He used to be aloof and cold to o