Annalise's POV“Mother! Grandma J!” I grinned widely as I walked further into the room. Grandma J and Mother were having a discussion when I stepped in. “How are you both doing?” I asked“We're basking in good health, thanks to our miracle doctor” Grandma J replied with a giggle. She must have heard the news as well, miracle doctor indeed. “How are you?” Mother asked me with concerned looks, “I am fine, Mother. I feel refreshed and also happy that you both are fine and well,” “Sure. We were treated by the best doctors in the world. You and your father,” Grandma J replied.“Only my daughter treated us, her father had nothing to do with it,” Mother quickly took away the credit from father as if she was conscious when it happened. At least, Father had given them the injection with the antidote. Also, he was there all through, else who knew if something worse would have happened? Whoever did this to Mother and Grandma J will truly rot in jail forever. “Father helped too, Mother,” I
Annalise's POV."C'mon Mom, you don't have to act haughty now, the house felt empty without you or grandma, just accept my invitation, please Mom," I pleaded, trying hard not to sound like some desperate chick, but I was so freaking desperate at that moment.Convincing Mom to do something had always been a Herculean task. Convincing Grandma J. would have been super easy. I knew once Mom accepted to do something, Grandma J. would definitely affirm it. That's just how my little family worked."I am not being haughty. Mom and I were very comfortable in our little cottage, away from the bustling and rustling of the city. Once we were discharged, we were going back," Mom said stubbornly, and I blinked back some feigned tears."Speak for yourself, sweetie," I heard Grandma J. say, and my eyes lit up in excitement because of what she just said."Mom, you should stop accepting invitations from her and stop granting everything she always wants; you're just spoiling her," Mom complained, and I
Annalise's POV.A smile played in my head as I scrolled through the internet. There's this different kind of good feeling I got seeing my name, my pictures, and the miracle I had performed.Just as Liam said, my father had told the world that I was different from any of the gifted Smiths, and it kind of made me blush. I truly didn't know how the gift worked, but it worked like magic. Knowing what to do and how to do it was something mesmerizing and equally beautiful."Anna darling, why don't you tell your mother here that you don't wish to remain single like her for the rest of your life," Grandma J's voice penetrated my ears, and I let out a nervous chuckle before turning to look at her."Grandma, can we stop talking about love, marriage, and anything that has to do with any man? I am not interested in such boring topics," I said with a blank expression, but my grandma waved me away."You would have to talk about it. You need a man in your life, and I know you'll get it, a good man w
Annalise's POVAs Liam opened the car door for me to step down, I couldn't help but feel a surge of anxiety. Liam had refused to tell me what the meeting would be about, and I hated it more than anything when I am getting into something I had no idea about. No matter how hard I tried to persuade him to talk to me, he would just give me a charming smile and ask me to calm down.Liam extended his hand, and I grabbed it, trying hard not to squeeze his hand because of the pressure I was feeling."Don't worry, you'll be fine, baby," he assured me, and I managed to force a smile as he led me towards the meeting place.Upon arrival, I frowned as we exchanged greetings with everyone present. My father, grandma, and step-family were there, along with Liam's mother and uncle."My, you're looking beautiful. I'm so sorry about what happened to your family, darling," Liam's mother said with a smile, and I just nodded before we all took our seats.Liam cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attenti
Annalise's POV.I stand there, my fists clenched at my sides, my eyes fixed on Mia with an intensity that could pierce through steel. The room is silent, every eye on the two of us, waiting to see what will happen next."You can't leave the meeting, my love," Grandma says with a concerned-filled voice, and I sigh."Fine, I won't leave, but Mia has to apologize," I declare again, staring at her with deadly intent.Mia's eyes narrow, her jaw clenched stubbornly. "I won't apologize," she retorts defiantly, her voice dripping with arrogance.I feel a surge of anger rising within me, but I keep my composure, refusing to let her get the best of me. Instead, I lock eyes with her and speak with a calm yet commanding tone."Very well, Mia," I say, my voice cutting through the silence like a blade. "If you refuse to apologize, then I'm afraid your presence here is no longer needed."Mia's expression falters for a moment, a flicker of apprehension gracing her eyes before she shakes it away, repl
Annalise's POVI went home after the meeting, although Liam insisted on dropping me at home, I quickly refused. I knew whatever happened at the meeting today had only intensified Mia's hatered for me. I wasn't scared of them if they came to me head-on, but involving the people I loved was a wrong move.Until now, I still felt the guilt swell up in my chest. I didn't know what I would have done if something had happened to my family. I had considered them the only family I had until I met the Smiths.As for Liam, I really wished he would have told me before he made such a move by organizing a family meeting. But what authority… There wasn't much difference between his actions with Grandma. It was exactly this morning that Liam and Mia met. He was quick to organize a meeting with busy people, yet everyone showed up, including father, who happened to be really busy.Getting into the house, I paused and looked around the mansion. It was well-built and just so classy, but I wasn't used to
“Hello, Grandma,” “My grandchild continues to make me proud. Did you see what you did at the meeting? I was beginning to wonder if you were the one that called for the meeting or if it was you and Liam” I giggled as I blushed, I had never wanted to say a word in the meeting. All I planned to do was remain quiet till the meeting was over. It wasn't like I was interested in getting married anyway… and to Mia's boyfriend? I'll never have an eye on that girl's man. He was never hers from the beginning. “Grandma, did I do well?” I asked again, searching for more praise. “My grandchild was no different from her grandmother. You are really from my loins”I burst out laughing, Mia had left with a red face earlier today. If she thought I would sit down and listen to her insult my mother without doing a thing, she was so wrong. In fact, she was so lucky I didn't know what plans Liam had from the beginning. I would have gotten myself prepared for them all.“Grandma, I called to get your ad
Liam's POVIt was just a friendly dinner, I had said to Annalise, but deep down, I knew it wasn't just one. I was enthusiastic about it; I couldn't concentrate in the office work and I didn't even bother to try. Everyone could notice my bright mood today, and I didn't bother to explain it to anyone, not even my best friend, Nathaniel, who had come to the office earlier on.I knew I shouldn't have call her at that time, but I couldn't help myself. Hearing her voice also made me wait in anticipation for this dinner.With a hushed voice, she had explained it was still 10 am, and I could guess that she was speaking that way because she was with her family. I wish I was there to tease her with both grandma's backing me up.After the call, I had called to ask about the reservation I made at the restaurant. I didn't want Annalise to back out, so I decided not to reserve the entire place for just the both of us. I know her too well to know that she won't be pleased. Unlike other girls, she's
Chapter Early SeductionLiam's POV The room was quiet, there were noises right outside the room but I remained seated on the bed, not saying a word but working on my phone. The sound of rushing water from the bathroom kept making me look towards the bathroom, not wanting to do so anymore. I moved to sit facing the wall instead of the bathroom door, yet I kept hearing the sound of water– completely disturbing me from my work. My thoughts filled with the person using the rushing water, I gulped time and time again. I was trying to focus on my phone, distract myself from my own thoughts but it wasn't working. Annalise had asked that I go over to the office and she would meet me up at the office but I refused. I wanted to take her to the party myself so I waited. She pulled me into the house and into her room without asking me if I wanted to be there. I suspected she must have done that because of her Grandma J but I wish she didn't. Now, I can't get my thoughts from thinking the righ
Annalise's POV The loud ding of the bell rang around the classroom causing everyone to drop their pen. Professor Ken walked around picking up the answer booklet from our tables as he spoke,“This is the easiest examination I have ever set for my students, so I expect you all to get an A, right?” I wanted to snort, he probably must have been sleeping when he set the exams. This was the first examination that I didn't submit on time but the bell rang on me. “You all behind, come and drop your answer booklets on my desk,” He instructed as he walked back to his seat. The classroom was quiet, no one spoke, the atmosphere was heavy, like we all knew we had failed the examination. The only people with a lively mood were Mia and her minors. Somehow, they happened to have submitted even before the bell rang. Now, these ladies don't get this excited for other courses, making me wonder if they had done something behind our back to know answers to questions that weren't taught in class. “Ho
Author's POV “Any news?” Mrs Walford asked but Benson shook his head dejectedly as he walked into his room, taking off his tie with one hand. His eyes dim, his face unsure of what to do next as he stared into space before sitting lazily on the bed. Mrs Walford could already understand her son's mood and was ready to do everything to make him happy again. “Don't tell me that's the reason you are this way? Come On boy, Annalise would definitely come around” “I… I don't know, mother. Can you see what's going on? Did you see the pictures out there? She's with Liam now” Benson sighed. He hated that he was feeling useless because of Annalise. This was someone he had used and treated like trash just a year back. Things had turned a 360 degree and he can't believe he had to drop his pride to get her back. Sending flowers and letters and even calling her. To the extent that his mother started sending the flowers herself, along with the letters as he was giving up already. “It's not over
Liam's POV Days turned to weeks after the meeting with the family. Everyone became extremely busy, especially Annalise. I was busy of course with the company but I never stopped going to drop Anna in school and pick her up from school also. Our relationship only became better since the meeting and I just cannot believe I had been able to get to her heart. I was seated in my office with my computer staring at me because I was completely lost in thought, but the knock on the door caused me to regain myself, “Come in,” I ordered and my secretary stepped in. She bowed to me, “Good afternoon sir, the company from China just called.” I sat upright hearing this. This is a company I have been trying to secure a contract with for more than two weeks. “And?” I wondered why they didn't call me directly. “They would like to work with us, sir” she smiled and added, “They would send the contract via mail tomorrow.” I sighed in relief and let my body relax some more on the chair. This is goo
Annalise POVThe words kept ringing in my head as I quieted down all of a sudden, I could see Grnadma’s smith lips moving but I couldn’t hear what she was saying. I was lost in thoughts. How can I get married now? I just got divorced a few months ago, how can I just jump to another marriage?“Our decision is final, I do not know how the both of you plan to do it but make it work,” Grandma Smith said before taking her seat.I could feel Liam’s gaze on me and his hand on my thigh still moving gently but I was lost. The fear of getting married to someone again. What if he changes immediately after marriage? What if he doesn’t want me any longer? What if he had a lover somewhere that would come later on to take her rightful place? Just like what happened with Benson.“Anna, Anna…” “Hey baby” I felt his hold tighten on my thigh and I noticed that all eyes were on me. Were they waiting for me to speak?“Annalise, you have to say something,” Father said and I moved my chair backwards and Li
Annalise's POV It was an impromptu family meeting and I knew why it was held. Of course, it was because of what happened between Liam and I. When we thought everyone deleted the content that day, the pictures were still spread around. We didn't know who did it. One of the pictures was a picture of only me staring at the crowd with wide eyes, my hand holding the duvet tightly, Liam was somehow cut out of it. While the other picture was me looking at Liam as he looked back at me. In the picture, his chest was exposed for the world to see.Newspapers carried it, business news, social media, it was everywhere. When I got home that day, I had slept off until late evening when Grandma J and Mother came rushing into the room to show me the pictures. I didn't know Grandma J was on Instagram until that day. This one keeps surprising me.But that wasn't my concern as my mouth dropped when I saw the content, I thought Grandma Smith asked the entire thing to be deleted. I immediately called G
Arthur's POV Mia stood in front of Grandma Smith and Father, she was staring at them but shut herself from listening to what they were saying. She didn't care one bit about their yelling and their screaming. She could hardly sleep the night before knowing that her plan was already on, she was so sure that everything had fallen into place. That is why she couldn't understand how everything went haywire. She had gotten a call at the party that Annalise was already in the room and she also saw when Anna was taken into the elevator. There cannot be mistakes, she had also called Professor Ken before going to meet Liam and Annalise was already in room 315. So while Grandma Smith and her Father were yelling at her, she wasn't even listening. How was it, Liam? How? That was why she confidently woke her Father and Grandma Smith up saying she had something important to show them. Before they got back to Dreamland, she had called the media to position themselves. Kelvin only tagged along be
Annalise POV Bang! The loud sound caused me to jump up from the bed in shock, a scream followed, “I told you, she is a whore! A whore! Your heir is a—” Mia paused as she looked at us. My heart was in my mouth when I noticed what was going on. My hands held tightly to the duvet that covered my naked body, my chest heaving up and down as I watched the people who had barged into the unfamiliar room. Then I turned to the figure beside me and my eyes widened some more as I saw Liam. He didn't bother to cover his upper body, his toned skin appeared for all to see. I gulped as I could hear the sounds of cameras clicking, but my gaze remained on the man beside me, Liam. His gaze met mine and I saw how his hard gaze suddenly softened as he asked, “How are you?” Completely ignoring the crowd before us. My mouth opened and closed again as I felt the burn from my cheeks to my neck. All that happened last flooded my memory and even if it didn't, it was so evident in Liam's body. Christ! I
Liam's POV The moans and how her voice had suddenly changed, filled me up causing me to completely lose it. As much as my erect was screaming for her, I don't know what Annalise would do if I gave in. She's not in her right state of mind and having her now, would she kill me? I didn't get to think much about this because her soft hands began to undo my button in a hurry. I was stunned because she let go of my shirt went straight to the zip of my trousers and helped me undo them.My suit was already off my body, Annalise was shaking, she was impatiently and desperately trying to get my cock out of its cage. Her eyes were teary, her lips parted slightly. She wasn't able to get through as quickly as she wanted because she gave up and just sat on my still-covered dick and began to ride me. Her back pressed on my chest as she moved up and down my length. “Uhmmmm” she moaned and soon, she began to lift herself up and down in desperation as she cried. “Fuck!” I cussed and quickly turned