VICTORIA POV“So?You have made the final decision?” Antonio asked, sipping his morning coffee.Ichewed the sausage in my mouth and gulped it before answering him. “Yes, I havedecided,” I said, sighing and caressing my belly. “I don’t want my child togrow up in a toxic place like Devonte’s mansion, nor want this innocent childto face that same cruel fate as mine like... before.”A heavylump in my throat turned into a drastic sound of anger and emotional damage.I felta light touch in my hand, and when I looked up, I met deep blue worried eyes,recalling me of our father.I shookmy head, smiling sadly. “Don’t worry; I have learned to accept the truth, Ant.Those three years in that family grew me up and taught me self-love andrespect, which I did not care about before,” I said as I held his hand inassurance before caressing my belly once again.“Thischild right here will grow up with a confident and loving mother. I promise...”I gulped the heavy lump away. “No more weak and e
VICTORIA POVI satbeside Alessandro all the way to the hospital. He was lying like a lifelessbody with an oxygen mask on his face. I was very anxious as we were going tothe hospital in the ambulance.Themale nurse beside me kept him in check and assured me everything would be fine.But, my worries are not taking a name for leaving.I am soscared. All cruel memories of the past kept roaming in my head as tears slippedthrough my eyes.All Icould hope was that nothing serious happened to him. Because if anything goeswrong, I can never forgive myself.Soon,we reached the hospital, which seemed like forever to me. The medical staffswere faster as they immediately set up a stretcher and took him inside.Ifollowed them.Thedoctor checked him on the spot and decided that he needed an operationimmediately.While Iwatched the nurses and other doctors taking him inside, the main doctor stoppedme, following them.“Mrs.Devonte, there is a procedure you need to sign.”Hiswords stopp
VICTORIA POVThefeeling of once again getting close to him was a kind of strange nauseous tome. I don’t think I can handle that. Moreover, there are lots of willing peopleto take care of him.I wasabout to deny the proposal, but aunt Gina beat me to it. “Mrs. Devonte?” Hereyes narrowed at me in suspicion. “Didn’t you just say you were divorced a fewago? How come you are still Mrs. Devonte?”Ialmost rolled my eyes at her but controlled myself. I don’t want to create anyscene in the hospital and remain calm as much as possible.“Yes,we are divorced, and that happened just this morning. Unfortunately, the doctordidn’t know it; at that time, it was impossible to describe all of it. Try tounderstand the situation.” I replied as the doctor stared at me, a little takenaback.“Wait!”Gina widened her eyes like a hypocrite. “Did you just sign the formal papers inthe hospital? How are you doing that!? You are not a family anymore!”Ireally can’t believe this woman. She is still ca
ALESSANDRO POV“Hey...Wake up, please!” A desperate tone rang in my head. I opened my eyes only to begreeted by darkness.I couldsense myself but could see nothing.Wheream I? The last thing I remember, I was in the Government office for divorce.Victoria was waiting for me when I arrived there.I onlysaw coldness and no regret in those green eyes. She turned into a wholedifferent person since she left me. She was sarcastic about my late arrival.Did shenot get it? I don’t want to divorce her! I was late, wilfully, hoping she wouldchange her mind, which never happened.She wasso desperate to get rid of me. Is she so tired of me? Was I that irritating tobe with? I wanted to ask, but I didn’t.When wewere sitting before the divorce officer, and he was asking questions, she didnot hesitate to reply once. She knew what she was doing. It seemed I had nevermet this Victoria before.She wasso desperate to leave that she didn’t bother about the divorce price. In otherwords, ever
VICTORIA POV“ALESSANDRO!!!”Thehigh-pitched tone caught me off guard. Fuck! What is this bitch doing here now?Cursingher and my fate equally, I quickly got away from my ex-husband. I turned aroundto see the person.And Iwas right! Camilla enters the room with an anxious look on her face.Shesprinted to the bed, completely ignoring my presence, or maybe she was tooperturbed not to notice me. Either way, she is a real drama queen.Mythoughts broke with her next words. “Why didn’t you call me!? I could havestayed beside you!” She is now hovering on top of him.Alessandrofrowned and unexpectedly moved a little to my side. “Why are you here?”Heinquired because he was becoming increasingly irritated by her presence. I don’tunderstand this man anymore. He suddenly kissed me and now behaving differentlytoward Camilla.Ilooked at Camilla, who was not ready to give up, and leaned more toward him.“Come on, Al. Let me see your wound.”I amvery much embarrassed between these two.
ALESSANDRO POV“Please,don’t go... VICTORIA!” I shouted after her, but she left. No! She can not leaveme! I... I have to do something!I can’tlive without her by my side. Even if she is angry and hard on me, I will takeeverything, but I want her beside me. I will let her hate me, but not at theprice of leaving me. No!I didnot care if I was injured or attached to wires; I removed the comforter over meand quickly got out of bed. However, I could not make it, and losing mybalance, I fell to the ground.Still,I struggled to stand up. I needed to stop her before she walked out on me. Idon’t want our ways to be parted! Fuck! I need her in my bloody life!“Victoria,wait!” I shouted, but she was gone, turning my fear into reality.Lost, Istared at the closed door. She was gone. She left me!I stoodup, struggling. No, I can’t lose her. I was an idiot for ignoring her, and nowI have realized my mistake. I will make everything right. Just let me out ofthis place once.“Alessandro,
VICTORIA’S POVStandingbefore the high-tech building of “E Shine,” I inhaled a sharp breath.Inoticed an unusual feeling inside as I looked up at the structure, and myheart was racing very fast. This is E Shine, one of the best jewelrydesign companies, and I am the heiress of this business, set up by mygrandfather.When Iwas younger, my parents and I often visited this place. People used to love meso much and called me the Princess of E Shine.Yearslater, here I am once again. But the situation is totally different. Except fora few people, no one knows about my real identity. As Victoria Blake, today Iwill officially join as the company’s chief designer.But Iwill not let that deter me from achieving my goal. The only thing I care aboutis me, my child, and my family.Inhalinganother deep breath, I stepped inside the company. I saw David, Antonio’sassistant waiting for me as he greeted me with a nod.He didnot go overboard because I had clearly warned him and Antonio not
VICTORIA’S POV Three years ago, I didn’t meet my parents; now, they are right before my eyes.I was selfish. I was too wilful and blinded by love. And that’s what I have been punished for; I was hurt by the man I loved the most, and that made me realize nothing comes first than family.I had no choice but to get down on my knees. At the moment, I don’t care about my surroundings; I only know that I am before the people I have missed so much!Even before this day, I didn’t realize I had missed them this much.I felt mama’s touch on my arms as she stood me up. I looked at her, and the tears in her eyes broke me out more.I am trembling, and all energy is drowned away. I would have fallen on the road once more if papa hadn’t been there to save me.“HShh, love, don’t cry.” Papa caressed my head while mama tried to calm me down.But I couldn’t stop myself. It was out of my control. I don’t know how to stop myself. In the span of a few minutes, I went from being a strong, capable lady to a
Hello dear readers, I know I am always late to update chapters here. I apologise for that. Lately some of you were very upset about me leaving this story unfinished. I never intended to abandon it completely. I was trying to work on it and struggling honestly. However, I will return with it as soon as I am stable enough to continue. And for my other story 'Down the memory lane: marry me again, dear wife' is completed. Please, do give it a try. Also, 'tempted by her forbidden Alpha' and 'disguised bride of the ruthless duke' they are also completed stories, please do give it a try. Thank you...
LILY... "He has been stabbed over 15 times. The killer might hate him so much. His neighbour felt something was wrong and went to check. Sigh... The poor woman must be in trauma after the scene." Max said. "Umm... Anything else?" I asked, Sitting in the opposite of his desk. "I mean, who could be the killer? Any hint?" Max shook his head. "Not yet." He looked around before lowering his tone, "And you must not be too curious about this matter. He was involved in the politician murder case and now this happened. It's dangerous, Lily." Closing my notebook, I chuckled. "Are you seeing me after danger the first time?" He sighed, narrowing his eyes, "Better my name is not connected to this case. Inspector Brian was my senior and this is morally a crime for me to share any inside news with you. But..." He let out a helpless huff. "What could I do? You're a friend I couldn't deny." "You're an amazing friend both personally and professionally." I stood up. "I'll leave now." "Hmm, don't
LILY... I yawned, stretching my hands and fluttered my eyes open. The narrow ray of light was entering through the little window of my room. I smiled. It's a good and very free morning of my life. I couldn't help the grin broke on my lips... So refreshing to think that I kicked out a huge toxicity of my life! Sooo Good! Fluttering my eyes again, I looked at the small window. But, why does it feel so close this morning? I mean, sleeping on the couch, this window is a bit away from me, isn't it? Or, was I wrong? As if to answer my question, something firm wrapped around my waist, making me confused as well as alert... "Good Morning..." A deep husky tone muttered beside my ear. Fuck! I immediately jumped out of bed only to fall on my butt "AaGh!" I cried out and looked at the intruder only to gasp in agony, "Leo!" His bluish-green gaze was on me, frowning. "What stunt are you playing this morning?" He asked in a groggy voice, turning me dumbfounded. "I am playing!?" I barked at h
LEO... I woke up in the late afternoon. Couldn't sleep the entire night thinking about the ridiculous shit I did in the club. I fucking kissed her! Her soft lips felt like cotton candy, and her soft berry scent was delicious... Since the day I met her, I wanted to kiss her and finally, I did, but... Now I want more even though it happened at a crucial moment, I couldn't stop thinking the feeling of her! That woman was insanely climbing all over my thoughts! After that kissing incident, I kept myself shut to not do something more crazy. Though I don't know how long I could maintain this peace. Every time I think of her, my imagination runs wild and the effect is clear under my trousers! Sigh... Sitting on the bed, I looked around. Lily was nowhere to be seen. Wait... Where is she? It's Sunday today and she's still out for work? Such a pathetic life of a reporter! That woman really does not care about her safety, does she? What if she faces sort of the same troubles? I'm not beside
LILY... Not even three days passed and on the fourth day, I was standing right in front of the hell. I swore to not appear here after that insult but here I am, again I am here because Mom called me this morning. At the age of Fifteen, I left this mansion. It's been over nine years since she called me. I know I shouldn't after that night but I couldn't deny her because of the promise I made to Theo. If it wasn't for Grandma, I wouldn't bother to show up here ever. Taking a deep breath I stepped inside. Surprisingly, no one stopped me and I went to the hall. Alyssa, Ruby and Dad were Sitting there. The environment was gloomy. Something definitely happened here. "You called me?" I directly asked Ruby. For some reason, my usual fear wasn't working anymore. Probably because Grandma's safety was managed. She looked up at me. Her cold eyes were sending chills at my way. Beside her, Alyssa was leaning on her shoulder with her bloodshot eyes. "How dare you get in here!?" She roared at m
LILY... Lord! I messed up! What to do now!? It's not my first time doing such a thing, yet I am frozen here. And before I realised, I was pulled back hastily as Leo covered the crack. "W-we need to leave," I muttered before opening the storeroom door to leave but paused at the sight of those men. Shit! They smelled us here! Immediately closing the door, I backed up. Hope they don't enter here. "What the fuck!? Are you always this clumsy!?" Leo hissed. "Who gave you the access to become a crime reporter!?" I was already annoyed and his taunts were worsening it. However, my annoyance died inside when footsteps neared the store room. Shadows of suspicious footsteps were just outside the door. I backed away, hitting my back at Leo's chest. I could feel his rigid figure. The knob of the door twisted and my heartbeat stopped for a moment. Suddenly, Leo grabbed me by the waist, pushing me on something hard and his lips followed mine next, stiffing me on the place. In the next second th
LILY... Sigh... I stood helplessly in the phone booth, begging that annoyed specimen to bring my phone. Could my day be any worse than this? "Please, Leo. I need my phone now." I pleaded again. "You're asking a sick man, who is almost bedded because of you, to bring your phone to you because You're careless? Hmm, interesting..." His reply came from the other side. "What if I decline?" "No, please! I beg you! I need my phone, Leo. It's important, please!" I said, defeated. No more stingy with my pleas. "Ah, I don't want to... But, I guess, I will consider you this time only..." He paused and I was eager, "Only what?" I urged impatiently. "Only if you make breakfast for me every morning and don't nag me sleeping on your bed." "....." I could definitely feel a smirk on his face even on the phone. This fucking arshole! "Leo, don't you think it's too much?" I gritted my teeth. "Is it?" He asked as if there was no one innocent than him! "Alright then, help yourself." "No, wait!" I
LILY... Rushing out for evidence at any hour was a part of my job. I accepted it as a part of my life because once I dreamt of becoming a crime reporter, I knew every day would be a new challenge for me. When Grandma used to live with me, she used to nag always for my safety and I used to kiss her cheeks and rush out with a smile. Since she was admitted to the hospital, no one did her part for me. Tonight was the same or it could be, if Leo didn't show concern for me before I left the house. Though I was indifferent at that moment my heart convulsed with a warm feeling I had never tasted for more than a year. He was a stranger who somewhat forced into my life. A bit annoying but harmless. As a woman, staying with him under the same roof didn't give me insecurity. Though I would never admit this in front of him, I could not deny the fact either. I don't know who he is, where he came from or what happened to him. But Leo is a gentleman. A woman's instinct could never fail when it's
LEO... Is it even a time to go out? Didn't she remember what happened this evening? Fuck! I scratched my neck, feeling disturbed. Kept watching time again and again. It's almost Midnight and that woman is out of home! Does she even care for her security for once? I am stressed! More because I am worried about her when I shouldn't be! I mean, she is practically a stranger, but still, I am drawn to her. What happened this evening was proof. I have no memory, no particular known situation nor I am aware of my skills. I should have stayed away from those men and the most I could do was run away with her when she proposed. But, I didn't. My blood boiled when I saw the fear and helplessness in her eyes. It felt like I could rip the world apart who dared to hurt her. Those hazel eyes were pleading for salvation. In that moment something stirred in me and I wanted to keep her safe. I don't know if those guys were her enemy or some random teasers. Whoever they were, they shouldn't cross m