Paige POV." Jack, Jack!" I yelled as I followed Jack from behind trying to stop him but he kept walking. "Why can't I?" I screamed." you can't" he yelled turning around. " If it goes out, i'll loss my career and everything, she has two people behind her!." Only Jasper!" "And Her Father founder of Kings Group, Jasper and her Dad are scary!" Jack barked taking a step closer. " I prevent you from doing that because I know we might lose our lives if they find out. A late friend of mine once encountered Jasper in the states, he ruined my friend till he committed suicide. Just because Jasper doesn't say much or show himself doesn't mean he's calm, hurting his woman would provoke his wrath. you don't know the other part of Jasper, you don't know how scary he is. He can ruin a person with just a pen." I don't care!" i yelled back.Jack's eyes narrow, his jaw clenched tight. "you don't care?" he ask, "Well, I do. I care about you, and I won't let you throw away your life because of wha
Selena POV "Push..." the doctor screamed as I lay on the labour room table biting on the cloth in my mouth. Sweaty and in pains.The doctor's words ring in my ears as I grip the edges of the table, every muscle in my body straining with effort. I feel like I'm being torn apart from the inside out, but I know it will be over soon, I'll be meeting my baby soon. But the soon turns into hours.I've been in labor for hours now, and every muscle in my body trembling with fatigue. my body is drenched in sweat, my clothes clinging to my skin, and I can feel my strength draining away.I grip the sheets, my teeth clenched so tight that the cloth in my mouth becomes soggy, “ A consent form needs to be signed, this is taking too long!” The doctor said to the nurse, “ get her husband to sign the consent form” she said to the nurse who dashed out of the labour room.“ you can do it, try….push….” She shouts.I tried, I really tried but I couldn't anymore I felt so weak….“ Her husband isn't outsid
Selena POV " Theo Santos your turn"I pick up Theo and carry him to the nurse, who smiles warmly at Theo and I. "Hello there, Theo," she coos. "Let's get you a vaccine so you can stay healthy."I watch as the nurse prepares the syringe."Ready?" the nurse asks, and I nod, closing my eyes as the needle pricks Theo's skin.After the vaccine is administered, Theo lets out a wail, his face scrunching up in pain. I quickly scoop him up, cradling him against my chest and shushing him gently as he wails so loud."There, there, sweetheart," I whisper, trying to soothe him. "It's over now. you did great."The nurse gives Theo a sticker, and I gave him a smile, trying to distract him from the pain.Finally done, i called James. " We are done"." I'll be there ma'am" he replied.Within minutes James came, we got in and he zoomed off. " To Lisa's" I said to James who nods and zoomed off maintaining the child on board speed.In no time we arrived at Lisa's. I opened the door to find her sleeping
Selena POV “ He has a faint breath” the paramedic said, laying Theo on the gurney.I stood there in panic, praying silently for Theo to push through. The paramedics work desperately trying to revive Theo. Every breathless moment seems to last an eternity as I watch, my heart racing, my hands clenched. I couldn’t take my eyes off them, as if my gaze alone could revive him.Minutes later one of the paramedics slowly rises from the gurney, staring down at Theo’s body as he takes hold of Theo in his arms and I see Theo go pale, the paramedics shake him, lying still he didn't move."I'm so sorry, ma'am," he says softly. "There's nothing more we can do.”His words felt like a dagger stab. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't think, my brain went blank, I lost my balance and fell to the ground. Other paramedic try to pick me up but I couldn't move. " It can't be true right? It's a prank right? Where are the cameras?" I asks." Ma'am take heart, he is gone." I can't process what is happening, c
Selena POV " His family can come in!" A woman emerged from the door behind mom and Dad"." You all can go in" one of the guys said to mom, Dad and Jasper?." What about her?" Mom asked." We will hold her back," the other guys replied.I stood there hearing all that they were saying but I couldn't understand anything. I watch Dad, mom and Jasper walking away to the direction where a woman stood behind them. I took a step closer but the two guys blocked my path again I stood there, frozen in place, my mind mixed up with confusion and fear. I watch as mom, Dad and Jasper walk away with the woman, disappearing around the corner and out of sight.For a moment, I'm left alone in the hallway, unsure of what to do or where to go. I feel lost, as if the ground beneath me has disappeared. And then, the sobs start to come, uncontrollable and wracking my body.As the sobs wrack my body, I slip to the floor, my knees buckling beneath you. I bury my face in your hands, tears streaming down my c
Selena POV"Don't you dare turn this on me!" I screamed. "I did everything I could for Theo! I was there for him every single day. You don't know what it's like to love someone that much and then lose them!"Jasper's face turned red in anger. "You think I don't know loss? My own mom died when I was a kid. And now I've lost my son too. But you can't see past your own grief to acknowledge mine." I glare at Jasper, In a fit of rage, I reach for the picture frame on the nightstand and hurl it at Jasper, the glass shattering as it hits the wall behind him."Get out!" I scream, my voice trembling. "Get out of my sight, you selfish bastard! I never want to see you again!”Jasper straightens his back, "Fine," he replied, "If that's what you want. But don't come crying to me when you realize you've made a huge mistake. I can't help you if you won't let me.""Go to hell," I snarl, "You were never here for me, even when I needed you most. You don't deserve to be a part of my life."Jasper lets
Jasper POV" You aren't worth it Jasper, so foolish of me to think you were the one for me Jasper! I regret everything, I regret meeting you, falling for you and accepting you into my life!" Selena said to me with a straight up look, the look on her facing showing what she feels inside.I stood there staring at her unable to say a word." There isn't any need talking to you" she adds. Turned and ran off entering a taxi as the taxi zoomed off." Jasper, don't let her words get to you, you are better than that!" Jennifer held my arm. I stood there, watching Selena drive away, feeling her words like a knife to my heart. I tell myself I shouldn't let her words get to me, that I'm better than that just like Jennifer said, but I knew deep down that i’m hurting.Jennifer's voice pulls him out of my thoughts. "She didn't mean what she said, Jasper. She's just hurting right now," she add, trying to comfort him.I nod, my eyes still fixed on the road where Selena disappeared. "I know. But tha
Selena POVI walked into the house to find it empty, checking the bedroom it was empty too, Jasper wasn't there, I went to my room took out my luggage placing everything I own in it, my clothes, bags and everything. After taking everything I own, I walked into Theo's room, glanced around then stood there for minutes recalling all the fun and everything I had with Theo. I touched all the stuff we used together and the things he used before his demise. After staying for a while I left. I got home to see mom and dad having breakfast. " I thought you went back home" Mom said on seeing me." Oh!" I nod." Why are you back?" Mom gulped down the food on her mouth." I'll be staying here for a while" I replied. I can't tell mom and Dad what happened they will make it worse, all I need right now is to heal from everything, Theo's demise... The separation and everything."What about Jasper?" Dad stopped his meal glancing up at me." Jasper went for a business trip, he won't be back soon." I b
Aviva POV “Please, Aviva,” Levi pleaded, “There has to be another way. You don’t have to do this.”I stared at him, “I’m sorry, Levi, But this is the path I’ve chosen. I won’t betray Elara.”, deep down I know fully well I can't place my mom's life in danger. I turned away from Levi, my heart in pain I couldn’t quite place it. I knew I’d hurt him, but I couldn’t back down. I owed Elara too much for that.Elara had promised me so much, a new life, a fresh start. But at what cost? Was it worth sacrificing my relationship with Levi? Was it worth the risk of losing everything I’ve worked for?For days I threw myself into my work at Global Reach, trying to bury my doubts and misgivings beneath paperwork and meetings. But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t escape the nagging feeling that I’d made a terrible mistake. But at least, I got to give mom the better life she had given me. my phone rang and i glanced at it to see the caller Id Levi but i avoided the call. for days Levi had been
Levi POVI left the cafe, my mind was racing. I knew that Armstrong was right. I didn't have much time. Global Reach Enterprises was circling like vultures, waiting for ByteForge Technology to fall.But there had to be another way, a way to save my company without giving in to Thier demands.I pulled out my phone and dialed Dad's contact, i had promised myself i would never asked Dad for help but i guess i need to break my promise. “Hello Dad,” I said when he answered. “I need your help." “Levi?” Dad asked in surprise, “What is it, son? What’s going on?”I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what I was about to say. “Dad, I’m in trouble. ByteForge is in trouble. I’m about to lose everything.”There was a long pause, and then Dad spoke. “I see. And what can I do to help?”" I want to know the real owner behind Global reach Enterprise, they want ByteForge , like there are desperate and any silly move from me might ruin everything, i want to know who i'm fighting not shadows" “T
Levi POVI sat in my office, replaying all that Aviva had said to me a while ago. For the past months my company ByteForge Technology has been going through a severe rough patch, is the breach thing Aviva talked about the cause? I sat down wondering.I paced around my office. Aviva’s words echoed in my mind, and I couldn’t shake the feeling that something was off. The security breach she mentioned could be the work of a disgruntled former employee? Or could it be something more sinister? As the CEO of ByteForge Technology I have to take this seriously. If someone was targeting our company, we needed to be prepared. But was Aviva telling the truth? Or was she part of something more nefarious?My thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door.“Come in,” I called, returning to my desk and trying to appear composed.My assistant, James, entered,“Sir, we’ve been contacted by Global Reach Enterprises. They want to speak with you about a…potential collaboration.”“Potential collaboration?
Aviva POVElara’s laughter faded away as she walked out, I could practically feel the tension in the room. We all knew what was at stake, what would happen if we failed.“Okay,” Parker said, breaking the silence. “So we get in, find the backup server, and get the info. Sounds simple enough.”I knew it wouldn’t be that simple, not with the high stakes and the security precautions in place. But I also knew that Parker was trying to lighten the mood, trying to keep us focused.The three of us left the conference room, each of us lost in our own thoughts. I could feel my legs getting heavy, making every step feel heavy and slow.“Don’t worry, Aviva,” Armstrong said, putting a hand on my shoulder. “We’ve got this. We’re going to get the information and get out, no problem.” I nodded, trying to smile. But I couldn’t help but feel creeped out. Something about this mission felt…off.Soon it got dark and we made our way towards Byteford Technology headquarters, disguising ourselves as janitors
Aviva POV“A pleasure to meet you, Ms. Rutherford,” I replied, trying to keep my voice from shaking. “I appreciate the opportunity to discuss this position with you.”“Indeed,” Elara said, her gaze assessing me “I’m sure you’re wondering why we’ve reconsidered your application after all this time.”I took a deep breath, gathering my courage. “I am curious, Ms. Rutherford.”“Have a seat,” she gestured for me to sit. I sat down in the chair across from her, feeling as if I were being measured and weighed, Elara leaned back in her chair, her eyes fixed on me. “I’m not going to lie to you, Miss Rogers. We’re desperate. Our recent ventures haven’t been as successful as we’d hoped, and we’re in need of new blood.”A chill ran down my spine at her words. “And you believe I’m the right person for the job?”Elara smiled, a cold, calculating smile. “I believe you have potential, Miss Rogers. You impressed us during the initial interview, and your determination to find employment even after we
Aviva POVThe disciplinary committee was a panel of three stern faced executives, each with a folder of documents in front of them. Bianca took her seat at the head of the table.“Aviva Rogers,” she said, her voice clear and authoritative. “You stand accused of falsifying company records and conspiring with other employees to undermine the authority of your superiors. How do you plead?”I opened my mouth to protest, but the words died on my lips. I knew it was useless. Bianca had made up her mind.“We have compiled a significant amount of evidence,” one of the disciplinary committee interjected, “But we’re willing to offer you a deal. If you confess, we’ll let you leave with a slightly more favorable recommendation.”I glared at him, my hands balled into fists under the table. “I didn’t do anything wrong,” I replied instead of pleading, “I refuse to confess to crimes I didn’t commit. I was set up!”The committee members exchanged glances, “Very well,” Bianca smirked,“We will proceed
Aviva POV" She would not if we all work together, we can cover for you. Divide up the work so it looks like you’re doing it all yourself, but we’re helping behind the scenes. i promise we would do it just like you and no one will notice" Jeff advised.I hesitated. It was a risky plan, and part of me worried about the consequences if we got caught. But the alternative of failing to meet Bianca’s impossible deadline was even worse. I nod at least I'll be able to get a good night's rest. Feeling renewed with hope, I returned to my desk and began sorting through the files, dividing them up among Jeff, Clara, Dana and Sarah who suggested she would help. We’d have to work quickly and discreetly, and we can do it.The hours passed, we passed the files around, each of us working on different sections. We didn’t talk, didn’t even look at each other. Finally, the clock, near midnight, the last file was finished.“Are you sure no one will notice?” I whispered to Jeff as I placed the files ba
Aviva POVSwallowing hard, I got up from my desk and made my way to Bianca’s office, each step feeling heavier than the last.I entered her office, and Bianca was standing by the window, her back to me. She didn’t turn as I approached.“Close the door,” she barked. I obeyed. What have I done wrong now?“You will never humiliate me like that again,” Bianca hissed, finally turning to face me.“I…I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I stammered, Bianca’s eyes flashed with rage. “You spoke to James,” she spat. “You thought you could go over my head and complain about your little cleaning assignment, didn’t you?”I blinked, my mind reeling. How did she know? “I…I didn’t…”“Liar!” she shouted.It's obvious she knew about it yesterday. Why bring it up now? Is she trying to drive to something? I wondered, staring at her. I stood there, paralyzed, as Bianca paced back and forth in front of me, her heels hitting the floor hard.“You think you can outsmart me? You think you’re special just
Aviva POVI felt so relieved and I felt like I could breathe again. “Thank you, James, I appreciate your help.”“It’s no problem, Miss, Bianca can be a handful, and I know Levi wouldn’t want you to be treated like that. But if she continues to give you trouble, you need to tell me. Don’t keep it to yourself. Now, why don’t you head back in there and start proving your worth?”. I nodded smiling, I turned and head into the department office when i suddenly heard my name from Bianca's office, "Aviva come over" she said loud and i sighed before heading there, i got into her office and she leaned back into her chair." I saw the strings you pulled, but take this, " she threw a file to work, " work on it and submit it tomorrow." I caught the file mid air, feeling the contents,“What is it?” I asked, curious piqued despite my wariness.“It’s a project for one of our biggest clients,” Bianca said, leaning forward. “I expect you to review the numbers, make sure everything is in order, and hav