The weekend went by so fast, knowing fully well that things would go back to normal for her and Will.Brenda was down, but she forced herself to go to work, taking her usual route. It felt quite unrealistic.The thought of having him to herself was on her mind throughout the day at work.“Brenda! Brenda!” one of her colleagues called her twice, but she didn’t respond, which puzzled her as she thought Brenda was focused on work.“Brenda!” she called again, and this time it caught her attention. Looking around, she glanced toward the person who called her.“Yes, Layla, is there anything I can help you with?”“Not me, but a package came in for you!” Layla said, handing her a package with no addressee.“Where is this from?” Brenda asked, confused, as she stretched her hand to collect the package.“I don’t know, you could check inside to see if it has a tag,” Layla responded, waiting patiently to see what Brenda had received from this unknown person.She was about to open the package when
Brenda, ran right out of bed, with the mindset to get to work no matter the time, was dressed in a short skirt with a floral-print long-sleeve top.“Oh my goodness, I might as well get myself out of this house whichever way!”Brenda said to herself as she made her way down the stairs. “And where do you think you’re heading to?”“To work, of course. I have a job, remember?” Brenda said to her mom, obviously getting disturbed and angrier by the minute.“Oh, don’t you roll your eyes at me, young girl. Well, I just wanted to tell you the other room is leaking badly, and we need to call someone to fix it for us!”Brenda sighed, feeling the rush of frustration wash over her. She pulled out her phone to check how much of the money Will had given her was left.She had barely anything, and the end of the month was still far away. “You know what, Mom? When I get to work—or you know, when I get back—we will discuss it. For now, I’m running late!”Brenda exclaimed as she ran out of the house, try
Finally finding her way back to the office, she kept thinking about the quick kiss Will stole. She couldn’t believe that, as old as he was, he still found time to make her feel goosebumps all over. The rest of the day went by slowly until it was time to leave for home.She stepped out with the rest of the staff as they discussed their way out.“I heard the boss’s son is now working full-time at the company!”“Oh, you mean that spoiled brat has something to contribute to the company?”They all laughed at the harsh statement, and it made everyone look cruel, as Brenda stayed silent among them.The elevator was heading down. It was transparent glass, so you could see someone from the outside.“Would you even recognize him if you saw him?” one of them asked. “Who is that?” another person responded.“The boss’s son!”“Oh, yeah, uhhm, there he is!” The guy pointed toward a figure walking out of the company.Everyone was struggling to see the boss’s son, but could only catch a glimpse of his
“Thank you so much, ma’am, for inviting me in, but I might not stay too long. I have things to get to!”“What do you mean by that?” Brenda asked, getting pissed off that he knew he wouldn’t be staying all day. Why would he think of coming into the house?“It’s fine, my child. You can come as much as you want, okay?”“Alright, thank you so much, ma’am!” Hardy said, feeling like he had won a trophy as he made his way back home.He couldn’t contain his excitement as he called his friend. “Hey man, where are you?”“Why are you asking me that? I thought you went on a date without telling me?”“Wait, how did you know? I never said anything about going on a date.”“Just forget about that, Hardy, and tell me how it went!”“Uh, it was fine. You know, I really think there’s a connection between the two of us, and I want to explore it further!”“Really, man? That would be amazing! I can’t wait to see you finally settle down for real!”“Ha! That’s so funny. What are you trying to say?”“Well, Har
Waking up this morning brought joy to his heart as he knew he would soon see the woman who held his heart. “Why are you smiling so much?” Will asked his son, though he couldn’t catch more sleep either, knowing fully well that it was because he hadn’t spoken to Brenda in days. “Nothing, Dad, I just feel like it’s gonna be a good day.” “Okay, uh, here—I forgot to give you this!” Will said, handing him the invitation to the Wealthiest CEO’s party, which would go a long way for them. “But Dad, don’t you think I’ll look out of place if I go to this party?” “Really, don’t be such a lazy and nonchalant up-and-coming CEO. You said you wanted to come back here to learn about the company, and you should know you’ll need these connections in the future!” “Okay, fine, I’ll do as you said, but I’m not going alone. At least let me bring someone who’ll make me feel comfortable.” “Alright, son, suit yourself, however you want.” He quickly stood up and sent one of the drivers to Brenda’
Chapter 19“I just said, what if it backfires on you? What if he refuses to accept the pregnancy? What would you do then?”There was silence for what felt like hours. “I really won’t sit here and allow this dirty thing to speak to me!” Cassandra said, walking away.“Well, I guess you should have minded your business. Come on, let’s get going!” Jane said to Brenda as they stood up to leave. The rest of Brenda’s weekend went by slowly, her mind in constant turmoil as she waited for the new week to come.Hardy felt disappointed that Brenda refused to accompany him to the party, which made it quite boring as he had to go alone. The red carpet was full of clicking sounds as cameras snapped continuous pictures of him.He stood and allowed them to take as many pictures as they wanted before making his way into the hall, determined to avoid too much conversation.“Hi, aren’t you Hardy?” an older lady called out to him. Turning around to face her, Hardy replied, “Hello!” but struggled to remem
Chapter 20Brenda left him standing in the bathroom as she went about the rest of her day, looking around, unsure if she had been caught.Hardy, finding his way out of the bathroom, went back to work. He had a lot of files to go through and still had to seal the contract with the new business magazines.If they could get the publishing rights, it would mean a lot to the company in the business world.But everything right now seemed like a sham to him, since Brenda had refused to succumb to his charm.“I just can’t give up. She has to be mine!” Hardy said assertively as he stared into the empty air, his mind drifting to discreet ways he could make her fall in love with him.He wanted more than just to date her. Then suddenly an idea came to his mind, just as a knock came at the door.His secretary walked in. “Hello, sir, some files just arrived, and they need your urgent attention!” she said, walking over to his desk.She dropped the few files in her hand, shocked to see that the ones
The sun had barely risen when Brenda awoke, though it didn’t matter to her. She lay there, staring blankly at the ceiling, her mind swimming in the events of the previous night. She hadn’t slept much. Sleep wasn’t something you could force when your thoughts were consumed by betrayal.Will had cheated on her. Her Will.tears dropped down her eyes That single thought played on repeat in her head like a broken record. It gnawed at her, stabbing her heart over and over again until the pain was all she could feel. The image of him with someone else had burned itself into her memory, something she knew she could never unsee.The night before had felt surreal, like a bad dream she could wake up from, but now that morning was here, reality set in. Her chest tightened at the thought of facing the day. How was she supposed to go to work and pretend everything was fine? Her job was demanding enough as it was, but now, the thought of stepping out of her house, much less walking into her office,
Brenda suddenly woke up, looking at her surroundings, she was still in her home, her parents were me, so it was all a dream “ oh my goodness!” she exclaimed looking at herself as she sat up through the mirror opposite her.“ Brenda my child, are you awake we need to go see your mother and it is urgent “Her father called out from the living area, everywhere seemed to go silent the minute her father ended the discussion “ what exactly is going on?” she asked herself as she made her way right out of the bed and quickly freshened up.Stepping out of her room she knew she had to get her mind together, “ good morning dad ““To my goodness, you look like you didn't have any sleep at all ““ do I?” she inquired from her father as she didn't know how else to get things over with, understanding the fact that there was a lot on her mind Hardy proposing to her, and her parents have been in support, her mother recovering from a dangerous surgery And her family feels so indebted to Hardy, what
The Truth UnraveledThe room seemed to shrink around Brenda as she stood frozen, staring at Cassandra. The woman’s cold, calculating gaze swept over her, and the corners of her lips curled upward in a sinister smile.“Did you really think you could keep this all under wraps?” Cassandra’s voice was sweet but laced with venom. “You’ve been playing a dangerous game, Brenda.”Brenda’s stomach churned as she looked from Cassandra to Will and Hardy, each of them staring at her with a mix of confusion, suspicion, and anger. The air felt thick with tension, and for a moment, it felt like the world had come to a standstill.“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Brenda said, her voice shaking but determined to hold her ground. She couldn’t let Cassandra win. She couldn’t let the truth she had fought so hard to bury come to the surface now.“Oh, I think you do,” Cassandra sneered, stepping further into the room, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. “You and I both know the tr
The Truth UnraveledThe room seemed to shrink around Brenda as she stood frozen, staring at Cassandra. The woman’s cold, calculating gaze swept over her, and the corners of her lips curled upward in a sinister smile.“Did you really think you could keep this all under wraps?” Cassandra’s voice was sweet but laced with venom. “You’ve been playing a dangerous game, Brenda.”Brenda’s stomach churned as she looked from Cassandra to Will and Hardy, each of them staring at her with a mix of confusion, suspicion, and anger. The air felt thick with tension, and for a moment, it felt like the world had come to a standstill.“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” Brenda said, her voice shaking but determined to hold her ground. She couldn’t let Cassandra win. She couldn’t let the truth she had fought so hard to bury come to the surface now.“Oh, I think you do,” Cassandra sneered, stepping further into the room, her heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. “You and I both know the tr
A Shattered SilenceThe night seemed endless. As the soft sounds of the final guests leaving echoed through the empty halls of the mansion, Brenda stood at the edge of their balcony once more, staring out at the sprawling grounds below. The stars twinkled coldly in the sky, mocking the turmoil that churned inside her chest.She had married Will, and yet, it felt as though a weight still clung to her, suffocating her from the inside. She thought this day would be the start of something new—a new chapter in her life with the man she loved. But instead, she found herself drowning in a sea of questions that had no answers.Her phone buzzed in her pocket, pulling her from her thoughts. She pulled it out reluctantly, a feeling of dread settling in her gut. The message was from an unknown number:“I know the truth about your child.”Brenda’s heart stopped. Her breath caught in her throat. She stared at the message, disbelief flooding her. Who could possibly know?She quickly glanced back in
Unfinished BusinessThe evening had fallen into a whirlwind of celebration. Guests mingled, champagne glasses clinked, and laughter filled the air. But Brenda stood on the balcony, alone. The cool night breeze ruffled her hair, and she pulled her shawl tighter around her shoulders.Her mind raced with a thousand thoughts. The wedding had been beautiful, the vows heartfelt, but deep inside, a part of her still felt as if she was floating—untethered, as though she hadn’t quite found her place in this new world she had stepped into. Will’s love was constant, unyielding, but the memories of Hardy still tugged at her heart. The look in his eyes as he’d turned and walked away earlier had been so raw, so full of pain, and despite everything that had transpired, it left a mark on her soul.“Brenda?” Will’s voice called softly from behind her.She turned, her heart doing a little skip at the sight of him. He looked handsome in his tuxedo, his expression soft but searching. “You okay?” he asked
The WeddingThe grand ballroom of the Shaun estate was a vision of opulence. Crystal chandeliers bathed the room in soft, golden light, casting a glow over the rows of white roses and lilacs that decorated the aisle. The soft strains of a violin floated through the air as guests murmured amongst themselves, awaiting the arrival of the bride.Brenda stood in front of the large mirror in her bridal suite, her fingers trembling slightly as she adjusted the lace of her dress. The gown, designed by the most sought-after couturier in the country, hugged her curves in a way that made her feel both beautiful and conflicted. She had once dreamed of a wedding like this, but never in a million years had she imagined it would be like this—marrying one man, yet carrying the child of another.Her heart was still caught in a storm of emotions. Will, her lover and the father of her child, stood outside the door, waiting to take her hand. She could hear his soft voice speaking to the guests, his confi
Will sat in the first-class cabin of the transatlantic flight, staring blankly at the screen in front of him. The thought of returning to the U.S. after weeks of avoiding the inevitable felt like a bitter pill he had no choice but to swallow. Despite the luxurious surroundings and the attentive service, his mind was consumed with one relentless thought: Brenda.The idea of her—his ex-lover—marrying his son was an insult he couldn’t stomach. For days, he had convinced himself that distance was the solution, that ignoring the situation would somehow make it disappear. But it hadn’t. Instead, the announcement of a firm wedding date had dragged him back, forcing him to confront the reality of what was about to happen.By the time the plane landed, Will had made up his mind. He wouldn’t allow this farce to go on any longer. He would speak to Hardy directly and make him understand why marrying Brenda was the worst decision he could ever make.Will’s car pulled up to his grand estate late
Will sat in his office chair, staring at the city skyline through the massive glass window. The meeting had dragged on longer than expected, leaving him drained. As he loosened his tie and leaned back in the chair, he reached for his phone to check the time. That’s when he noticed it—several missed calls flashing on the screen.His brows furrowed as he unlocked the phone and scanned the call log. The name at the top made his stomach churn: Cassandra.He hesitated, already guessing the reason for the frantic calls. It wasn’t hard to figure out. Whenever Cassandra called this persistently, it could only mean one thing: Hardy.And if it was about Hardy, then Brenda’s name was undoubtedly involved.Will’s grip tightened around the phone as the all-too-familiar wave of resentment crept in. Brenda—his son’s fiancée, his own former lover, and the woman he had never truly let go of.The mere thought of Hardy marrying Brenda felt like a cruel twist of fate. It wasn’t just her presence that uns
Cassandra had barely opened her eyes when a wave of determination washed over her. It was early morning, and the faint light of dawn filtered through her curtains, casting a soft glow in her bedroom. Today marked a new month—a significant turning point in her personal crusade. She had spent the past weeks fuming, plotting, and rehearsing her arguments, all aimed at one goal: removing Brenda from Hardy’s life.Hardy’s home, her home—it didn’t matter what Brenda thought of it. Cassandra was resolute. This would not end with a wedding. Brenda would not win.But as Cassandra swung her legs off the bed, a strange sensation stopped her. Her head swam, and the world seemed to tilt. She gasped softly, clutching the edge of her mattress as dizziness overwhelmed her. Her body felt heavy, like gravity had doubled its pull.She tried to stand again but collapsed back onto the bed with a thud, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Her pulse was erratic, her hands clammy. The room spun like a carou