Chapter 20Andrew's POVWhat the hell is wrong with my wife? She has changed a lot, I mean we got so close immediately we left Mr. Charles's reunion party, I can't remember or count the number of times we had sex, it got to the extent we slept in my room always.I felt so happy and my heart was opened again finally by her after Layla, truth be told, I love Amanda so much, I haven't experienced such love even when I was with Layla.I loved the fact we were already married and feelings were growing but just like that she changed, every day we ended up arguing, we are like cat and rat now but still I can't give up on her, I am madly in love with her and I am going crazy already about this, what do I do? This is insane, I can't believe such a thing will happen to me, I just can't believe it at all."Hey man, what is going on? You barely touched your food.” Romeo tapped me, I forgot I was even in a restaurant having lunch with Romeo."I guess, I lost my appetite,” I added."Is everything o
Chapter 21Amanda's POVI finished airing a radio show and returned to my office to take a break when my best friend called me."Hey, love,” I added."I want to see you on FaceTime so pick up.” she requested."Okay, I will do that right now.” I ended the direct call and went straight to my FaceTime and called her from there.She was looking so beautiful and happy, I feel so happy for her and the choice she made.Yeah, I told her I reside in Canada because of my new job but I never told her about the marriage I had with Andrew, I really don't know how she will feel about it."So you are attending your godson's birthday whether you like it or not.” She said to me and I let out a smile."Why won't I attend my godson's birthday, I am clearing off all schedules for his sake.”"That's why I love you bestie.”"I love you too.”"So tell me, how are you coping with being single?” she questioned, well I had no other choice but to tell her the truth about Smith and me, she was not happy at all a
Chapter 22Writer's PovLayla and Nate just finished having sex, they took their bath together and started a conversation, “My parents are really happy for us you know.”"Yeah, I know that, I never knew you were so stubborn to your father but I am happy everyone is happy now,” Layla added resting her head on his chest."You made it happen.” He added."Oh please, I guess we were meant to be and there was nothing that could separate us at all, so I am glad.” she smiled at him."Now you make me want to make love to you again.”He caressed her hair.“Not a chance, right now I am so tired.”"Are you sure?” He kissed her and she blushed hard.The following day, Layla's mom and Nate's parents were present to plan Nelson's birthday.They wanted it to be simple but on second thought, Nelson deserved the best so they decided to make it massive.Everyone was out there busy with various tasks to make sure Nelson's sixth birthday ended up as a huge success.Amanda was the first to fly to the countr
Chapter 23Writer's POV"Just ignore him, he can be like that at times,” Amanda replied still eating."Are you two close because you sound as if you know him so well when you are two barely friends?”"I was just guessing.” She faked her laughter."Is there something going on that we should know?” Nate asked."There is nothing, I just felt maybe that's how he behaved since I am used to guys and their traits.” she tried to cover up everything."Maybe I should check on him,” Layla said."Yeah do that, he is your brother, after all, you should know him better.” She replied jokingly and was happy she had cleared herself as well. "Yeah honey, do as she says.” Layla's husband concluded."Okay my love, let me do that now.“ She stood on her feet and exited the dinner table to look for Andrew.Andrew sat in the garden feeling unhappy about the whole thing, he still didn't know why he had to hide the woman he loved so much from the world."I know she is in love with me but something is holding,
Chapter 24After Nelson BirthdayAmanda's POVI returned to Canada immediately after I finished with Nelson's birthday, he was right anyway, Andrew gave him the best gift again, I don't think anyone can ever compare with that at all.I had to visit someone to do something for me, I guess I have finally made up my mind on what to do now.It's quite simple but I won't just bring it up immediately, I will take my time first of all before I conclude everything.Resting on my bed as usual, Layla texted, "How are things in Canada?”"Going well.”"Okay, thank you once more for everything you did for me Nelson on its birthday.”"Oh, please Layla, you have been thanking me ever since I traveled, Nelson is also like my son, and you of all people know that very well.”"I know but I will not fail to keep on thanking you and you know that very well.” She added and I just let out a smile."So, are we expecting a baby soon?”"Hey, I am not ready for that.”"Are you sure because I am certain you both
Chapter 25Andrew's POVI had the best time ever with Amanda last night, I woke up smiling because I knew something different was going to happen to us and that is true love and happiness.I tried to touch her on the bed but she wasn't there with me, where is she? I guess she must have gone to her room to have her bath, I will do the same.My phone beeped and it was close to me, checking the phone I realized it was from Romeo."Don't be late to work.”"I know you miss me badly, but don't you worry after having breakfast with my beautiful wife, I will start coming.”"Seems you two are getting things sorted with the way you are texting.”"You guessed right, got to go.” I kept my phone aside and walked to the bathroom to have my bath.I was even humming a song while bathing because I was really happy.I finished from the bathroom and took my time to dress up so I could have my breakfast when something caught my eye, I saw a document on the table close to my home system.I decided to chec
Chapter 26Andrew's POV"Why are you here? Is it about the divorce papers? Are they signed now?”"Amanda, tell me the honest truth, do you for once ever have feelings for me?”I waited for her response but she kept calm just looking at me without saying a word to me."So you do have feelings for me, then what is stopping us from being together? Why can't we make this work?” I inquired, trying to get close to her but she stopped me."Please stay back, don't come close.”I had no other choice but to obey her, "I am only interested in the divorce, what we feel doesn't matter at all.” She said to me and I wondered what exactly I did wrong for her to behave this way to me."Well I am here to tell you this Amanda, I will never sign the divorce papers, just know that this is why I am here, I will do everything possible to win your heart again and make you realize you love me so much.”"Andrew, why are you making things so hard and complicated for us? This isn't fair at all, I don't want to
Chapter 27Amanda's POV I still don't know why Andrew is making things difficult for me, telling me he wants me to want him, actually makes my heart ache for him for a moment.I know this is bound to happen but I just have to stop now so I don't get deeply in love with him for any reason.I need him to just agree to the divorce, why is he making things so complicated for me? This isn't fair at all, seeing he is not ready, I had to leave him alone and headed to the company because I will be airing a program by 10 am, so I need to make sure I get to work before then and also be able to calm myself as well.Immediately I got to work, I had to place my phone on DMD mood so no calls would disturb me at all.I had to start preparing for the airing program when the thought of Andrew filled my head and my heart started beating hard, the lovemaking we had last night played in my head, I really don't know how to stop thinking about him, gosh I need to focus for once.I finished with everything
Chapter 91Andrew's POV Amanda is pregnant and now they are both in danger, I have failed woefully.What am I going to do now?"We have no choice,” Romeo said to me and I felt so bad because it's all over, I don't know where to start again."Just call it off, I will be going home.”"I will do that now but you wait for her, make sure you don't do anything stupid okay.”'"Fine I will watch someone take Mrs Susan home.” I assured him and he took his leave.I sat in my chair like a failure. My wife is pregnant and I have no means to save her, what if he changes his mind and kills her this evening? What am I going to tell Mrs Susan Beets after I promised her, would protect her and her daughter?Father, I tried my best but it turned out that it's not working at all, what should I do? You told me to act smart and I did, maybe I am not smart enough. I don't think I will be able to do what you want. I have failed as a husband and a son and also as a father to my unborn child.Romeo retu
Chapter 90Amanda's POV I opened my eyes and found myself in an empty room, I felt so weak and it took me some seconds to realize that I had been kidnappedI started banging at the door screaming, "Let me out of here, please let me go.” I continued hitting the door but got no response.I fell to the ground in tears wondering what my fate would be. Are they going to kill me or what?A few moments later, the door opened revealing a guy in a mask and he gave me some food, "Eat.” He said and trying to leave I begged him."Please let me go, you got the wrong person, I haven't done wrong to anyone.”"Your fate will be decided by the boss but for now, the boss wants you to eat, I will return soon to check on you.” He added walking away and locking the door from the outside.What if this food is poisoned? I am not going to eat anything from it, I rather remain starving than eat what Is going to make me meet my early death.I noticed I was feeling sick again, and also about to fall asleep ove
Chapter 89Amanda's POV Daddy, I am sorry once more, can you ever forgive me? I suddenly felt sick and passed out after two days.The day I turned on my phone, I got a call from Layla, I never told her what was going on, what if I shared this with her so she could also advise me?Damn, this is so insane, I would say."Hello Layla,” I said feeling so weak."Hey you, you are sounding so weak, are you sick?” She asked of me and I nodded my head."Not at all, I am okay.”"Okay, I want to invite you for dinner and I won't take no for an answer.”"I am sorry, I will pass.” I replied, what if she gets troubled seeing me this way? It's really not good, I love Layla and she is my best friend, can I avoid her forever when she did nothing wrong?"Are you serious right now?” She asked again and I gave a conclusion of coming to have dinner with her and her family.She ended the call when I told her I needed to get a little rest before I started coming. I looked at a few pictures on my phone and
Chapter 88Andrew’s POV“Just tell me why I am here.”“I want us to bring down those guys together and you are the only living witness,” I stated.“You are crazy, I wonder what my daughter sees in you, if you are going to get yourself killed, count me out, I am not interested in dying,my daughter already lost her father, and I don’t want her to lose me.”“That won’t happen, I won’t let you die,” I assured her.“I want to sleep now, I am tired.” She rested on the bed ignoring me, I guess I finally understand where Amanda got her toughness and stubbornness from.I guess it’s time to retreat, at least things are getting better, she knows the truth now and I know she needs time to process everything.I am fully confident she will have to join me in bringing those enemies down, they were the ones who exposed the truth to Amanda knowing it would hurt the most since we never expressed it to her.I returned to my room and ended up being drunk before dozing off.I woke up very late the next mo
Chapter 87Andrew’s POVI never knew I was on the floor for more than ten minutes and even the lady who brought the divorce papers already left.“What happened?” Romeo inquired from me.“She wants to end the marriage,” I replied.“That’s not possible, maybe it’s a prank, where is the camera?” He asked checking around the premises.“It’s not a prank at all, the lady who came in was her lawyer and the painful part of it all, she didn’t bring it herself, does she hate me so much that she is finding it really difficult to face me?” I questioned myself over and over again.“She doesn’t hate you, I guess she is acting based on her emotions, we will look for her and sort everything out.”“I will call her again, give me your phone, if she blocks my number,I believe I will be able to reach her with yours,” I suggested and he gave me his phone immediately.We walked to the living room together, I placed a call to Amanda but it kept disconnecting, don’t tell me she has turned off her phone.I tr
Chapter 86Andrew’s POV“Okay, fine. This is the plan, Plan A. We need to kidnap Mrs. Susan Beets from that mental home,” I said, looking at Romeo with determination.Romeo’s eyes widened in shock. “WHAT?!” he exclaimed, his voice echoing off the walls.I stood my ground, knowing this was the only way. “That’s the only option we have now.”Romeo shook his head, incredulous. “Are you crazy? Do you know what’s required of us to take out Mrs. Susan Beets from that place? Are you on some drugs or what? I’m lost here. I guess Amanda leaving has really made you insane. Just give me some time, and I’ll talk to her so she can give you a chance.”I sighed, frustrated. “I’m perfectly normal, and I’m not on any drugs, okay? This is the only way out. Something tells me they’re going to hurt her. I really don’t want anything to harm my mother-in-law.”Romeo threw up his hands. “Oh, sweet Lord, help my friend, for he is crazy and out of his damn mind! I’m not supporting you in any suicide missions.
Chapter 85Andrew’s POV“Please son, forgive me, don’t hate me as your father and for my lovely wife, if you are still alive please forgive me but if you don’t also make it, I will forever never forgive myself because I brought all these upon us, I miss us so much mostly when we all go on vacation, I will always cherish the good memories, I need to go now, I hope you find this recording soon.”I cried my eyes out when the video finished playing, a hand touched my shoulder to calm me down, it was Romeo.“Stop crying, now we have the truth in front of us and also a prove that your father is not a killer, he just got carried away for some time, he tried to do the right thing but was killed by that bastard, we are going to take him down with the others, now we have the names.” He said clutching his fist.“Yes you are right and I am just crying because I didn’t have much faith in my father, I actually believe he was a killer, yes he is the founder but I am glad he never killed with his han
Chapter 84Writer’s PovYears ago.Andrew's father went inside his secret room to make a video,he set the camera and took a deep breath before he started recording."Hey son,how are you? Confused right? Don’t worry this video will answer everything and I hope you forgive me after watching it. I will possibly be dead by then, I was one of those who actually founded the Dark Circle.“He took a deep breath after saying that and looked at the lens of the camera recording, “I am so sorry, I didn’t mean to leave such a terrible reputation behind, I was carried away with greed without bringing myself to reason like how you would expect your father to act ”Tears left his eyes and he wiped them off, “I have failed you and your mother, I really want to protect you two, that’s my greatest wish so far, will I be alive to do so? My son In case I don’t make it, it’s okay if you can’t forgive me but I need you to promise me you will destroy the evil I created with my hands.” He brought out a file i
Chapter 83Andrew’s POV“Thank you so much, Layla,you are the best, I knew I could count on you.”“That’s why we are family, so eat up and you are going to stay for dinner as well.” She said to me and I nodded.“Your cookies are nice as always.”“I am glad I haven’t lost my touch yet.”I finished having cookies with her and then she told me I could relax in the guest room while she tried to talk to Amanda to cover over for dinner.I was so happy about it, finally I am going to see my wife, I hope she gives me a chance to talk so I can set things right with her.I didn’t know when I dozed off in the room,I was awakened by Nelson telling me mom wanted to see me in the dining.I had to wash up my face immediately then stepped out of the room,” Hey man, how are you feeling? Layla told me everything.” Nate said to me after shaking hands with me.“Thank you for hosting me even if it was impromptu.”“Oh come on, we are one family.”“So you are not going to avoid me since my father is a kill