Things didn’t turn out the way I had planned and I got tired of waiting for her to make the first move, by giving me my first birthday gift.I knew I made a drastic decision and the consequences that awaited my action. I knew I would lose connection, investors and self-esteem but I had to do what I was doing because I felt it was my last chance.My last chance of keeping her in my bondage called hell, a bondage that would only just be us without any hindrance. I knew that if she had taken that step out of the hall then it would be truly over between us, I risked it.Chi-saun grabbed my arms but as soon as she saw my annoying eyes, she let go without further argument.I stepped down from the platform stairs and approached my woman who was standing beside her Ex lover and staring at me as if she had seen a ghost.All eyes were on us and gossip filtered in the air.“What’s going on here? Isn’t he married?”“It looks like she’s two timing or something.”“But she is with another man, what
Since his birthday party, he has been giving me weird stares and I wondered what has come over him.He must have taken my word seriously but he wouldn't know, would he? I had to take Liam out to discuss business terms.The last thing I heard from Ruby that night was that Logan was drunk and had sex with Chi-saun while moaning my name.I felt bad for her that she had to bear the night screwing her husband while he calls his new mistress’ name.I figured that was the reason he had been searching for me, to ask about that night but too bad I wasn’t his sex machine that night.Everyone knew how bad Chi-saun had been craving for her husband and she didn’t let such an opportunity slide from her corner.“Are you leaving for work?” He cornered me at the garage, just as I was about entering the car.“Yes.” I rolled my eyes at him. “Do you want something?” I asked him calmly.This morning has been a good one and surprisingly I was in a good mood.“I know this sounds silly but don’t you want to
“I will fix these at home and submit them via email tomorrow morning.” I said to Lily as we walked into the company’s garage.“Amber.” She called me and I stopped walking. “Thank you very much for coming back.” Lily smiled and I chuckled.“It feels good to be back.” I said.“I would have loved to hang out with you but my kids are on holiday, I have to spend time with them.” Lily said and I nodded.“Yeah, that’s okay. Maybe next time.” I suggested and she agreed with a smile.Soon, Liam walked into the garage also heading home with Park.“Amber, you are still here.” He approached me.“Yes, I was about to leave.” I said.“Okay, tomorrow then.” Lily waved at me shortly, to Liam before she entered her car.“What about you?” I hang my bag properly on my arm.“I’m about to leave too.” I licked his lips while tucking his hand into his trouser pocket. “How about we hang out, as a congratulation for coming back?” He curled his lips, sounding nervous and I smiled.“Today has been a long day, yo
“I called you several times yesterday, why didn’t you return my calls? And I didn’t even see you when you returned, do banks now operate at midnight?” Logan started ranting in anger as he climbed down the stairs.I sighed as I sat on the dining table while Ruby placed my breakfast on the table.I wasn’t the only one, there was Madam Ophelia and her dear daughter-in-law. I figured they would be so embarrassed and the atmosphere would be awkward if I spilled what I heard yesterday.“I went on a date with Liam.” I said bluntly as I picked up the fork.“Liam?” He got closer and pulled out a chair beside me, he sat down facing me seriously.“Is he just your boss or something is going on?” He curled his lips and I smirked.“Logan, aren’t you being stupid?” He faced his mother almost immediately as he heard her voice.“What do you mean, mother?” He queried.“This woman still loves her ex, she is cheating with another man and you are seeing it as something flimsy.” She shook her head in disbe
“Amber wants a wedding.” I said, rolling the chair with my hand on my forehead. I couldn’t help but rub my forehead.“And do you want to kick off with it?” Dennis asked, arranging the files in the cabinet.“Of course, I don’t want her to leave.” I shyly lowered my head and he chuckled.“Boss, do you love her?” Dennis faced me and I laughed.“Love?” I shook my head. “I’m trying to make things right.” I lied, inwardly I wanted to express my whole heart to her but women are unpredictable. She might take me for a fool when she finds out how much I love her.“So, what should I do?” He asked, waiting for the next instruction.“Get the wedding prepared, we are getting married in the next two days.” I said seriously and stood up.“Boss, where are you going?” Dennis followed me and we left my office.“To pick up my wife, it’s almost closing time.” I checked my wrist watch and nodded, I was right.I entered the elevator and he went ahead to prepare the things I had asked of him.I arrived at Ch
Why was she here? Was Liam planning to get married?Her eyes were filled with pain that I couldn’t look at her for a while. I wasn’t expecting to see her here most especially since I had cut off ties with Liam.“Mrs. Felicia, I mean.”I cleared my throat, nervously.“Amber, what’s going on between you and my son? I haven't seen you for a while and he keeps coming up with new excuses.” Her eyes were piercing into mine, anxiously seeking an answer.“I’m sorry, you have to tell your son to remarry.” I said seriously, I didn’t want her to remain stuck with the past and I tried not to be emotional.I love Mrs. Felicia and that’s why I wouldn’t lie to her. She has to move on.“What?” Her jaw dropped, that was when it dawned on her that beside me was a man, more handsome than her dear son.“You… you…” She stuttered, unable to proffer any word.“Yes, I love someone else and we are about to get married. Liam also knows about this.” I said curtly.“But… why?” Her voice was filled with hurt, she
Logan was a thorn in the flesh, he vowed to settle it by joining her to the hospital. Not the hospital that his mother can easily manipulate but one that he has full right over. I left to work without joining in their boring misfortune. I wouldn’t have spilled but they tried to ruin my little happiness and humiliate me. It was also a win-win for me because by the time the truth is brought to light, I will be his one and only bride. I didn’t know when a smile took over me as I strolled on the hallway heading to Liam’s office. “What’s so good this morning that’s making you smile?” Lily’s voice brought me out of my reverie and I sighed sharply. “Nothing much.” I rummaged through my handbag. “You are also invited.” I brought the wedding invitation card that Logan had prepared and gave it to her. She covered her mouth in surprise. “Really? You are getting married? This is so amazing.” She admired the invitation card happily and I smirked. “You are so lucky Amy. I mean aside Mr. Liam
“It’s finally over with us, Chi-saun.” I gave her the other divorce papers as we walked out of the courtroom.We had officially ended our marriage, peacefully.“I wish you a worse marriage life ever.” Chi-saun spat at my face curtly as she went over the car that was waiting for her.I shook my head in astonishment. I wasn’t expecting that and Chi-saun has never been rude to me, it was a new development.“Boss, we have to leave in order to meet up with today’s appointment.” Dennis broke my train of thought and I exhaled in relief.“You are right. Where is Amber?” I questioned anxiously as she was the most important thing in my life right now.“You don’t want to know about it, sir.” Dennis shook his head, lowering it to the ground.“What do you mean?” I questioned with his eyebrows raised.Dennis didn’t spill because he knew the importance of the appointment I had. We returned him pretty late and I thought everyone would be in bed but it was the negative.Amber was still in the living r
Logan was disturbed all through my pregnancy until it was time for delivery.I was rushed to the hospital by my family and as funny as our relationship was, all my friends were impatiently waiting at the emergency ward for an update.I was laid up on the bed and asked to spread my leg wide open. Logan had his reason and asked that I was being attended to by a female doctor.I know it’s unpredictable but I would have been ashamed to do as instructed if it were a male doctor.The whole series went smoothly. I felt pain at every surge I did in order to push my baby out.“The head is out!” One of the nurses notified and it gingered the doctor, they started urging me to push which I did seriously.It was as if a pop was hanging, I wanted to let it all out. Beads of sweat covered my forehead as I fought the tough fight of motherhood.An hour later, I woke up to the cry of a baby. The nurse approached me with the baby that had already been cleaned by methylated spirits, he was wrapped in t
“Yay!” We clinked the glass together as cheers filtered in the air.“So, Mia, you said you are pregnant?” I asked, staring at her intently.“Right. It was meant to be a secret! Lucas.” She lovingly scolded Lucas and we laughed.“Oh don’t beat him, it's good news.” Bella nodded and I agreed with her.“Well, I wanted you to give birth first though so our children would have a certain age gap to date.” Mia wiggled her brow, she had always been sarcastic.“You are silly.” I laughed heartily. “Grow up Mia, you ain’t getting younger.” I teased her.“She never changes and I love her.” Surprisingly, Isabella sided with her.Suddenly, we realize that we have been focusing on just ourselves and had forgotten about our husbands and Reina thus we stopped, staring at them.”Well, the stage has been changed.” We started eating as if we didn’t know what we did.“I enjoy your company, honestly.” Reina broke the silence. “Liam, can you keep bringing me to them? I would love to be part of their zone.”
The kind of joy I got in my heart was irreplaceable especially after the result of my pregnancy and the chase of Chi-saun. Finally, I was given the entire attention.I felt so bad for her though. After all the pride and confidence she had placed on the baby, it was all for loss.It has been a month yet no one has forgotten about such painful experiences and news. Chi-saun already left the mansion after her divorce thus I was finally Logan’s only wife which gave me nothing but happiness.I have never loved sharing my favorite things.I sluggishly walked into the dinning room for breakfast and met my mother-in-law and Ruby. They were setting the dishes and arranging the plates.“Good morning, Miss. Amber.” Ruby smiled as she went back into the kitchen.“You are awake.” My mother-in-law said suddenly and I stopped, facing her.It was as if I had heard something wrongly. I cleaned my ear and looked at her.“How was your night?” She made a comeback, keeping a bright smile.I was marveled a
It wasn’t like I was anxious about her health or something but I wanted to reach the end of the deal as I had promised her father, the deal that I showered love to his daughter until she delivers.My mother and mother-in-law, including Amber, followed me to the hospital to visit Chi-saun. Since last night, she has been in the ER and none of the doctors were out.My mother couldn’t stop panicking and biting her fingers, she had developed a fondness for Chi-saun that couldn’t be forgotten overnight.I had business calls coming in but I reluctantly ignored them to finalize with the matter at hand.“How did this happen?” I heard Amber asking my mother out of concern but my mother gave her a cold shoulder.“We were all at home when she started crying out, she said her abdomen was in serious pain.” My mother-in-law explained sadly and Amber shook her head sadly.“Abdomen pain during pregnancy? That’s painful.” Amber mumbled.After a few hours of waiting in the waiting area, a doctor approac
The following morning, my mother had already prepared my breakfast and the same goes for Chi-saun. It was as if the both mothers were trying to make their desired daughter happy and also compete between themselves.“Mum, I can do all these myself.” I frowned as I wolfed the noodles she made that morning, it wasn’t even up to my satisfaction. It was as if there were more worms dining with me at each bite.I never knew a four to five month pregnancy would turn one into a food hunter. I salivated and faced Ruby.“Can you make me another plate?” I squeezed out a smile with my eyes urging her.Ruby made the first step, approaching the kitchen when my mother-in-law stopped her.“Stop right there. Have you forgotten what Chi-saun sent you?” She fired in annoyance.“Ma’am?” Ruby looked clueless.“I asked you to bring the duvet from my room, I feel cold.” Chi-saun said, fringing a baby-ish low voice and I snorted.“I can make some myself.” I stood up from the chair and went over to the kitchen
Three months later, Isabella successfully married her heartthrob, James and they moved into the mansion that was bought by Mr. Chase Jamie.Everyone was slowly adapting to the nature of change but Logan’s family won’t just accept things the way they came.As my baby bump came up, so did Chi-saun though her laziness ranked more than mine as she was always sending maids errands every second. In a week, we have employed three batches of maids because none of them could stand the pressure coming from her.“Amber, are you alright?” My mother approached me and supported me as I came down the stairs.Liam reluctantly gave me some months off which gave me no room for escaping from the troubles at home.“I’m fine. Just a bit thirsty.” I sighed heavily as I gradually sat on the armchair.“Let me get water for you.” She quickly rushed to the kitchen before I could stop her.“This woman…” I rubbed my forehead and relaxed on the armchair.Soon, Chi-saun came downstairs with my mother-in-law. As us
I guessed she must have felt uncomfortable visiting the same family which she thought would be her final destination in the marital aspect.We all sat down in the living room, staring at each other; patiently waiting for the elders to make the first move.“Mum…” James nudged my mother who was still engrossed in Amber's presence, I guess she was already wishing it was us - coming to see them to become a married couple.“Madam Smith.” My mother’s voice finally came up.“My son told me about the beautiful flower he spotted in your garden.” She continued and my father cleared his throat.“That’s my line.” He said sarcastically and we all laughed.“Anyway, my son is interested in your daughter and I assume you know what that means?” My mother raised a brow and Amber’s mother nodded.“Yes. I know James is a good man.” She sighed. “As long as he can take care of my daughter and make her happy, I have no problem.” She said conclusively.“Be rest assured, mother.” James was the most shy and im
Unlike how I presumed the date to be like, it was the complete opposite. Reina and Logan made sure Liam and I were comfortable. We discussed something farther away from our lives and by the time we realized it, none of us were willing to discuss our personal life.It was great that I wished time never flew as it did. The meal and the time spent with Liam and Reina was worth it.Who would have thought that Liam will settle with a woman like her. Cheerful, compassionate, and jovial. There was no boring moment with her as we were talking every second.Yeah, I felt a little thrown at the edge by the way Liam lauded her but fortunately, there was Logan who was beside me; caressing and making sure I didn’t feel empty or jealous.There was nothing to feel jealous about.I held Logan’s arm and leaned on his chest as we walked into the main living room. It was already late and we weren’t planning on seeing anyone but that was where I got the whole thing wrong.“Amber.” My mother called out to
I walked into the room and placed my hand on my stomach. The doctor's words were still surprising me.“I’m pregnant.” I scoffed, shaking my head in disbelief. I wasn’t expecting such news not now and never.Thinking back to the previous, I wasn’t expecting my mother to come today since I just heard the news. There would be a lot of pressure with my mother-in-law and mother on one roof and I must be prepared for some actions.I know my mother so well and she was not the type that visits without a heads up, I think she already knows that something is going on and I don’t want her to get on the bad side of Logan.Suddenly, there was a knock on my door and it pulled open. I turned around and it was my mother, I swallowed and kept on a strong facade.“Mom.” She approached me, squeezing out a bright smile with all her wrinkles folding up.It dawned on me that my mother was getting old.“What are you doing here?” I asked, she grabbed my hands and cupped them into hers.“I have heard everyth