Hey, J. Thanks for asking, love. I had to stop writing due to my cervical issue. I am really sorry for upsetting you. My MLs usually take consent. If they are not taking consent, they are not my MLs. (Usually. lol) I am still sorry, love. Thanks for the feedback. I'll definitely try to improve. B-Bye
(3 years later)The Dubai Airport was buzzing with travelers. Mommies and daddies were running after small kids, honeymoon couples were busy taking their selfies, and the suited men were ready to take their next flight after a small transit.“Daddy! Zoe is again poking her finger in my neck,” Seven-year-old Sebastian tried to dodge his sister with a playful grin who was now coming to ruffle his hair. Aiden looked over his shoulder and found the nannies walking behind him, holding the tiny hands of two-year-old triplet boys.It was a much-needed trip for his family. His beloved wife needed a break. While managing kids and home, she had been busy expanding her business by opening franchises throughout Kanderton.The last three years had been the best time of his life. He spent his childhood without his parents or any siblings and now he was the head of a big family. With six kids and Elara Lockwood by his side, his family was complete. “I hope you didn’t take a hasty decision when you
“Divorce?” Elara placed her hand on her chest, “You want to divorce me? Why?” This was unexpected. They were having a late dinner when her husband blew the bomb.Her husband Aiden Lockwood hesitated a moment and tapped the file placed on the table beside his plate, “These are the divorce papers. I have already signed them.”What was Aiden saying? It seemed like a normal business file to her.“Hold on, Aiden. You haven’t eaten your dinner properly,” Elara went into denial. She quickly went to the kitchen and came out holding a tart tray, “See? I baked some Caramel pecan tarts for you. With lots of caramel topping. Just the way you like it.”She placed the tray before her handsome husband and looked at him with a proud grin. He scrunched his nose and looked up,“Did you even hear what I just said, Elara? You need to have a look at these divorce papers.”“Stop cracking such jokes, Aiden. This is not funny. Ok?” For some reason, Elara could feel her heart, drumming in her ears.Not unders
She could not seem to stop crying. Vicky was back and her husband spent the night with his ex. How could he do that?Vicky used to be her best friend and had a die-hard crush on Aiden. Elara also had a secret crush, but she could never find the courage to tell Aiden about her feelings.Aiden was one year senior to them. After a lot of effort and temptations, Vicky at last succeeded and they started dating. For some reason, Aiden’s grandfather never liked Vicky.Though Vicky had a strong financial background. Unlike Elara who was the chubby daughter of a gardener in Aiden’s neighborhood.One year back, Aiden’s grandfather passed away and Elara always thought Aiden was still grieving. But no. He was not grieving but was trying to reverse the wrong decision taken by his old man.And that was to divorce Elara.He wasn’t in love with Elara. His first love had always been Vicky. But his grandfather forced him to marry a plus-size girl. He even threatened to take away all the companies that
She looked at the handsome face of Aiden Lockwood and wanted to cry. How would I live without him? Soon you and Vicky will have a baby. and I will be left alone without anyone.Just because she was plus size and could not give him the baby, he had decided to go to his Ex and bang her.‘Why, Aiden?’ she asked his sleeping figure, ‘Wasn’t I enough for you? You hated my figure or my inability to have kids?’She wiped the tears from her face and picked up the file that had the divorce papers.‘I will not fight for a man who decided to leave me just because I couldn’t give him a baby. He didn’t respect me, nor he respected the sanctity of marriage.’She silently picked up the pen and signed the papers.***“What are you doing here?” her friend Thalia looked at her from head to toe, “You never visited me during my duty hours.”Thalia was a nurse in a famous hospital and became her friend when Elara used to visit the hospital for fertility treatments.“And why are you so pale, Elara?”“I … I
She reached the council office at nine sharp. As always Aiden was right on time. Elara could not ignore the fact that he looked drop-dead gorgeous despite his cheating on her.He was a gym freak. His t-shirt was snuggling his chest muscles like a lover.As expected, Vicky accompanied him glued to his side. For some reason, Elara wanted to weep but she chose not to. She wanted to maintain this strong façade in front of those losers. Looking at Vicky was making her sick. She wanted to puke.She quietly signed the papers. Aiden handed over a file to her.“I am giving you my apartment located on the main street of Akbir.” With a frown, she flipped the papers and tossed them back on his chest,“Not interested. Give it to her.” Then she again took up her sweet mode, “Vicky. You can keep the apartment. The house. All the furniture. Even my clothes. For now, they might be ill-fitted for you, but I am sure you can use them during your pregnancy when you will become a balloon, like me. Ha-ha.”
“We need to leave Ambarjon as soon as possible.” Elara was licking her fingers after eating a cupcake when she heard Thalia.“But we are supposed to leave after one month.” Thalia had gotten the job in Kanderton. She not only accepted the offer but also asked Elara to join her.Elara could not stay here any longer as they needed to hide the pregnancy from Aiden Lockwood. She had already started applying for different jobs online in Kanderton.“I know. But now we need to move within two days.”Elara sat up straight in the bed, “Why so sudden? You look worried. Is everything alright, Thalia?”“Today I saw Vicky in the hospital. That day she had a miscarriage and now she was at Dr. Natasha’s clinic for her treatment.”“Oh? So, what does it have to do with me? Though I am sorry for her baby.”“Silly! Dr. Natasha was your gynecologist too. Today Vicky was alone. But soon Aiden would be visiting Dr. Natasha along with her. What if Natasha tells him about your babies?”Elara's heart raced in
“Elara please stop crying,” Ever since Thalia returned from her job, Elara had been crying nonstop. “Thalia. I always thought that one day when he’ll be back in my life, I’ll show him what a strong woman I have become. I don’t need him in my life anymore. I wanted to get admission to this college because I wanted to secure an executive job. But I have been denied admission. I couldn’t clear the test.” Elara said between hiccups. “Elara. My beautiful friend! Listen. Do you want to show him what you are? Then go for something where you can put your heart and soul. Maybe executive jobs are not for you.” Elara wiped her face and looked at Thalia, “I know nothing except baking. I enjoy nothing except baking. I am a useless woman. Even Aiden never liked a wife who was always busy baking.” “Silly. Forget about Aiden. It's not about him. It’s about YOU, Elara. You love baking? Then start baking!” Thalia shook her a little. “What?” “Yes.” Thalia nodded her head in excitement, “Start bakin
“What do you mean by that, Thalia” Elara had shock on her face, “presentation in front of their administration staff?”Elara had never heard of it. Thalia just informed her that she will be called for a presentation about her baked goods. The corporate people wanted to make sure that their elite guests were satisfied with the services.“Hey, love. This is our first elite corporate order. You just have to tell them how you make your stuff. Ask about their preferences. Try to offer them a variety if by any chance any of their guests is allergic to something.”Elara felt her feet getting cold. A presentation in front of a bunch of people. She swallowed her spit when her dear friend held her by her shoulders,“Elara Smith. Remember? You wanted to do an MBA and failed the admission test. That degree also required presentations. Do it! So that you can give a flying fu*ck to that university. This presentation will not be for those corporate people. It will be for that university. You don’t n