“On our way to the hospital. Fuck, I knew this would be complicated.” He swiped his hand over his face. “We’re both alive for the same reason, Anna. For the same goddamn reason.”Anna’s head began spinning like crazy. Unable to keep herself standing anymore, she returned to her position in the bed, her hands holding her head tightly as she tried to think straight. But each time, her thoughts kept running wild and she knew that if it continued, she might pass out from high blood pressure. The shock was way too much for her—more than she could have imagined. “Are you okay?” He strode to the bedside table where a jug and glass of water lay. Pouring a decent amount of water into the glass, he handed it over to her. “Here. Have some water.”With shaky palms, Anna took the glass from him and gulped down the contents in one go, her sight becoming more prominent.“Are you okay?” He repeated. “I’m okay. It…it’s just that this information is too much for me right now.”“I’m sorry that you had
The click click of a twenty-year-old clock was the only sound that echoed as Anna stepped into the Cooper mansion. She looked around the living room, her eyes scanning across in search of a maid, anyone at all. But the only sound that filled the air was from the old clock that her father adored. With a frown settled on her face, she began climbing the stairs that led to her father’s room, cautiously looking around with each step that she took. It was suspicious, really suspicious how the house was quiet for the first time. The servants were always around, roaming everywhere in a hurry to clean the house before the owners arrived. But now, it was like it had been abandoned for weeks and if it wasn’t for the security guards at the door, she would have come to a depressing conclusion that the Coopers moved elsewhere. A shriek left her lips when she saw a maid suddenly popping out of nowhere when she rounded a hallway. She placed her hand on her thumping chest and sighed in relief. “J
“Th…the thing is that. Mr…Mr Riordan can’t… he can’t recognize anyone after returning from the hospital some days ago. “What did you say?”“Mr Riordan can’t recognize anyone. He’s been confined in this room ever since he returned from the hospital and Mrs Cooper had given instructions not to let him out without her permission.”“What the hell?” Anna threw her finger into her hair. “How is it even possible? Why did no one inform me about this?”“We’re so sorry, ma’am. Everything is under Mrs Cooper’s supervision here.”Anna looked back at the man on the bed who still had that defensive look on his face. She felt her heart shattering into a million pieces at the sight of her father in such a position. No child will find it fun to see their father in such a miserable state and she was one. Just the sight alone was enough to make her eyes water. “Why did the doctor say is wrong with him?”“The doctors couldn’t find anything. They saw it as stress. We’re praying for a quick recovery for
Anna with her hold tightened around the woman’s arms threw her to the floor, not caring about the daggers in the form of glares that she threw her way. They both engaged in a glaring competition, each not wanting to give up on the look of hatred that they passed each other. “I swear, Sylvia. You don’t know what you’re doing or who you’re messing with. If anything happens to that man, be prepared to die with him. Be warned if you think I’m bluffing right now. “He’s the one who’s going to die first. Your ungrateful father.” The older woman screamed at the top of her voice. “After everything I did for him, he still loves that dead woman. He still keeps her picture close to his heart at night.”“That’s because you offer nothing else than a headache to him. Let me tell the truth, Sylvia. You and your daughter are unlikeable and one of these days, you’re going to regret it.”“You speak so much, don’t you? That dead woman even in her death still can’t let me be happy for once, just once. I
Anna blew a whistle with her lips as she stepped out of the elevator that led to the penthouse. She had her phone in her hands and with one click, she sent it to Dali with a text below. Anna: I brought you news, gir. Do your jobA giggle escaped her lips as the message went through. She couldn’t wait for the next day to see everything unfold on the internet, to see the news of Elle’s cheating come to the spotlight. Since she wanted fame, Anna might as well grant her wishes. Bad fame is still fame.Seconds later, her phone lit up. Dali: Christ, what in flamingo’s name did I just watch? Is this edited?”She typed back.Anna: You think I’ll stoop so low? Girl, I saw them with my eyes and made a video. Smart of me, right?Dali: This is the best news I’ll have on my platform this month. Gosh, it’s going to fetch me money. I can’t believe Elle would do this with Jason. She had no shame at all.Anna: Get the job down quickly. I’ll give you a call at night so we talk, okay?She slipped her
Their both heads turned to Anna. She looked between the mother and son duo and let out an awkward laugh. “Umm, that…that was a bit sudden. It’s not a bad idea. We’ll try for a baby.”“What?” Caspian stared at her like she suddenly grew two heads, her words coming as a shock to him.“I…I said we could try for a baby. Just like a mother wants.”“Oh dear.” Mrs Riordan picked up a tissue and dabbed her with it, pushing back the tears that threatened to spill down her eyes. She clutched Anna’s palm, her gaze filled with love and adoration for the girl. “You’re such a sweetheart. I can’t hold back my tears.” Her tears spilled down her cheek as she broke out into sobs. “What’s wrong, mother? Why are you crying?”“It’s tears of joy. I’ve waited for this day since forever.” She managed to wipe her tears.“Thank you so much, honey. The Riordan family will finally have an heir. I’m so glad.”“It’s okay. It’s no big…”Before Anna could complete her words, Caspian interrupted.“Are you doing this
“News headline. At 9:30 am today, an anonymous report shed light on Elith Pharmaceutical Corporation. The truth of their rapid growth and success over the past year. The report stated about the company’s operations and the sale of fake chemicals which has caused a high rate of cancer, asthma, and even fibroids within the already struggling country over the past year. The CEO, Mr Ethan Riordan had yet to make any statement regarding this allegation. However, the police and other agencies are looking into the case already. This is Michelle reporting live from UNC. With me is my colleague, Ruth. What do you have to say about the anonymous report, Ruth?”The rest of the caster’s words were driven into the air at Caspian’s laughter that echoed in his office and the hallway. He has his legs on his table with his hands clutching the tablet where the voice came from and his head thrown backward in laughter. “What a good news,” he smiled in satisfaction. “Isn’t this the best news this week? No
“You… what are you doing here?” Ethan’s shoulders straightened with each step that Caspian took forward. He stared with wide eyes as his brother stood before him with a smug grin on his lips, his eyes conveying to him that he was present for anything other than peace. He knew the look that his brother carried at the moment. One that communicated to him that there was surely going to be trouble.It was like that whenever they were around each other. There was bound to be fire!“Nice question, brother. I should also compliment you on your nice way of standing.” A chuckle escaped his lips, his eyes skimming down to the slightly shorter man who helped in balancing Ethan just in case his legs gave out. Behind him was his wheelchair. “Instead of plotting day and night, I recommend that you be in the hospital finding a solution for your goddamn legs.”“Don’t you dare fucking speak to me in such a way? You’re interrupting my Press conference. Leave immediately.” Panicking, Ethan cocked his he
FOURTEEN MONTHS LATER! The hall erupted in a loud thunder of applause as Wendy kissed her newly wedded husband, more like devoured his face. Anna was sure her clap and scream were the loudest as the priest pronounced the new couple, husband and wife. She hooted and applauded and made all the noises with Dali, Mia, and a few of their friends. They were all dressed in purple bridesmaid dresses, white heels, and a white butterfly hair clip on their heads. Well, it was all her idea. She’d practically planned the wedding. Wendy’s wedding came as a shock to everyone. Just months ago, she’d introduced them to Tory, and now, he was her husband. Their romance has caught everyone off guard and their sudden decision to tie the knot left no time to waste. Anna had single-handedly planned the wedding and she was the reason Wendy had chosen the pretty wedding dress that she wore. It literally made her look like a fairy tale princess. It was a dream wedding according to Wendy. Her big day. On A
Jason flipped the backpack and let the items in it scatter on the floor, the sound sending chills down Anna’s spine. She gasped as her eyes trailed from the thick white rope to sharp knives and then to a gas mask that lay limply on the floor. “What are you trying to do, Jason? Don’t you dare…”“Shut the fuck up.” He stormed toward her, bent to her size, and gripped her chin so hard that she heard the sound of her bones cracking and she let out a sharp cry. “I’m the one who has the upper hand here. I’m the one who should speak and not you, you fucking cunt.”“Ahh,” she cried when he gripped her chin tighter and forced her to gaze at him, tears beginning to stream down her cheek.“You think you can ruin my life and get away with it? You fucking ruined everyone’s lives and if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have killed Elle!”Anna froze. Her eyes widened, Jason’s words echoing in her ears over and over again. She shook her head in denial as tears burst from her eyes. She didn’t want to b
“Fuck, is she dead?” Jason gasped as he stepped toward Elle and checked her pulse with his fingers. He froze and returned his gaze to the blonde. “She’s dead. Oh, fuck.” He clasped his hands around his mouth and rose from the floor, his eyes staring at the blonde in shock. “She was carrying my baby, Lia.”Lia rushed to his side in desperation and wrapped her hands around his arms. She didn’t carry the panic that Jason did. “Jason, if it's a baby that you want, I can give you one. Just forget about her, after all, she gave us a lot of trouble. It’s good riddance.”“What do I say to my mother? She spent a lot on the wedding and now, her daughter-in-law and grand baby are dead.” His legs trembled tremendously. “We’ll tell everyone that she slipped. She slipped while bathing. Wait..” their eyes widened at the sound of siren from outside. “Is that the police?”“Police? Who called them? Do you think it’s for us?”“Babe, do something.” Jason pushed the girl aside, threw his shirt and trous
The house was usually noisy. If they weren’t fighting, they were cooking foods that made her stomach churn and if not that, they were waiting for her with their hands on their hands on their hips. Fucking pathetic family! Now that she knew she might not live longer after birthing her baby, it was her turn to make their lives a living hell. As for her mother-in-law, she would make sure that the woman died way before her. Poisoning her tea wasn’t a bad idea, right? After all, she dared to hit her several times, forced her to stop eating much, and called her all sorts of names. She deserved to die. Elle held onto the paper tighter coupled with the small pack of poison that she’d bought on her way to the house and she stepped deeper into the house. It was only after she got to the room that she shared with Jason did she realized that indeed, there was no one at home. She dumped her bag on the floor and took exhausted steps that led her to the bed. She slumped on it, her breathing rough
For the rest of the day, Anna watched Caspian walk and other times took a tour of his office and the company and after the close of day, they both made their way out of the company hand in hand. “How about my car?” She asked when he opened the front passenger’s side of his favorite white Rolls Royce for her, the one that she’d stolen on the first day they met in this life. “I’ll ask someone to get it home.” Shrugging, Anna slipped into the car and he closed the door after her and walked around to get to the driver’s side. Just as the car began to move through the road, she felt a bile rise up her throat. Her hands immediately flew to her chest. Caspian cocked his head to the side, worry laced in his voice as he spoke. “What is wrong?”“I…I think I’m going to puke.” She brought a hand around her mouth and gestured with her hand that he stopped the car. The car immediately swerved to the side and stopped. “Puke, why?”She didn’t bother to answer him and opened the door and threw he
“The couple are hilarious as fuck,” Dali laughed with Anna as they both jumped into the car. “Did you see their faces? They looked like they were forced to get married.” Anna started the car and drove out of the wedding premises, her laughter all the while not dying down. “They were clearly forced.” It was clear as day. “And that gift, she’s going to be shocked as hell when she finds out.” It was her intention to get Elle to find out that the husband she just married was a stank ass useless bastard who couldn’t keep his dick in check. She’d only asked someone to trail the both of them a few days ago and to her surprise- not really a surprise though, he came back with pictures and videos of Jason’s infidelity which she printed out, boxed, and tied as a gift to Elle. What kind of man would cheat on the day before his wedding to a girl half as beautiful as his wife-to-be? Anna wasn’t going to act like it wasn’t disgusting to her like Elle was ugly or unattractive. She had a beauty th
When Anna was told that someone had to steal her ill fate for her to live longer, she didn’t think that she wouldn’t do a single work to get the person to steal her fate. All she had to do was push them together and fold her hands to watch the drama unfold before her eyes. It was the best part of the whole traveling back in time and revenge schemes. To sit back and witness the very people who’d caused her so much pain in the past steal her evil fate from her. It was, in its own way, a form of justice. Today, she watched as Elle took the part, walking down the aisle of the same hall where she’d gotten married to Jason in the past. Not only was her dress and jewelry identical, the hall too, its decorations and everything seemed identical. The man too.She sat at the back of the hall and her eyes burned with unshed tears as she watched the newlywed couple say their vows and pledge to love each other reluctantly. She knew the truth. Each word was a lie, a carefully constructed facade.
“The food,” Anna whined, holding his head away when their kiss became even more intense. She said that yet her legs wrapped around his waist, pulling him further into her to feel the hard rod that poked her. “The food can wait. I’ll reheat it after this.”He wound his hands on her ass and lift her up from the table. He pressed her against himself and caught her lips in his again as he began to lead them both to their bedroom. A kick from him sent the door opening as he got there and he gently dropped her on her feet. “You have five seconds to get to the bed before I lose my shit.” He began taking off his tie and kicking his shoes off his feet. Instantly, Anna nodded and hurried to the bed. But before she could get to the end, he caught up to her and threw her on the bed before getting in after her, looming over her. With his hands, he tugged off the top of her jumpsuit until the material bunched up on her waist. “No bra?” He raised a brow, his eyes on her perky red nipples that sto
Anna had never driven as fast as she did today in her entire life. She didn’t realize that her desire to see her husband was so strong until she got into her car and began the journey to their house. She sped past the cars on the road, realizing for the first time that she was at least a bit of an expert in driving. In a few minutes, she arrived at their private garage at the apartment building, parking her car amongst the others. She noticed that Caspian’s collection of cars had increased over the past few weeks. Her man was crazy about getting new cars every now and then. She wasted no time in throwing herself out of the car and raced into the building, to the elevator. Soon, she got to the door of their penthouse and swiped her card to open it. “Why is everywhere so dark?” A smile stretched on her lips when she opened the door only to be welcomed by darkness. Well, she hadn’t expected it. She felt something on her feet at the first step that she took and bending a bit to the f