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DAHLIA “What is she doing here?” I asked, my eyes never leaving hers. “Are you cheating on me with her?” I detached my hand from Desmond's shoulders and gazed right at him. “What…What are you saying?” Desmond quickly pulled his headset off his head, flinging it away. Then he quickly grabbed me, holding onto my waist. “Leave us, Sophia,” he instructed. My eyes never left Sophia's as she walked away, she sent a glare in my direction and just before she closed the door, I noticed she missed a button on her shirt. The moment the door shut, I pulled away from Desmond's hold, glaring at him. “Dahl, you're over thinking,” he said, looking at me. “I met another woman all sweaty and looking like that in your office, she even missed a button on her shirt…And you’re telling me I’m overthinking?” I couldn’t hold back the hurt, anger and disappointment. “Calm down, Dahl,” Desmond quickly pulled me into his arms and began to stroke my back like he always did each time I get offended, but then I backed away. He sighed. “The proposal I told you about. The one with the Knights. It suddenly went missing, I couldn't search alone so I called for someone trusted to help out, we've been searching for hours,” he explained, staring right into my eyes. “Tony couldn't help with the search?” I asked. Desmond sighed. “I don't know why you're suddenly acting like this, baby. You and I know I would never cheat on you. Tony was busy at that time and Sophia was the only available person. I'm sure you noticed the new faces. I don't really trust any of them,” he explained, holding onto my hand and desperately wanting me to believe him. His explanation made a lot of sense and at that moment, all my doubts were erased. “I could never cheat on you…” Desmond went on to say softly. I shook my head at my silliness. Blaming it all on pregnancy hormones, I threw myself into his arms. “I'm sorry, Des. I don't know what came over me,” I mumbled. He didn't say a word for a moment and then I proceeded to apologize once again. “You know I love it when you're possessive over me,” he smiled, kissing me. I wasted no time returning the kiss and in a few minutes, the sound of our tongues wrestling with each other filled the office. “I have to find the business proposal, “ Desmond suddenly pulled away, still holding onto me. As much as I wanted nothing more than to throw myself into his arms, I understood the importance of doing business with the Knights. It would change our life forever. “I'll help you,” I said, making a mental note to tell him about the pregnancy later. Knowing how excited he'd be when I share the news. I didn't want him to miss this big deal out of excitement. After barely 10 minutes of searching, he found the papers. “You know what Dahlia. Why don't you take the proposal to the Knights yourself,” Desmond suddenly suggested. “Why?” I asked “I wanted Sophia to go but….” He was saying but I cut her off. “I'll go,” the mere mention of the name Sophia, was now an irk to me. In fact, I'd probably hate anyone called Sophia for the next coming years. Desmond might not understand, but as a woman, I did. That woman was out to seduce my husband. I simply ruined her plans. That was the only plausible explanation for her glaring at me earlier. “I'll go home with the proposal and study it, then visit the Knights tomorrow….Do not worry, I'll secure this deal for you, “ I promised him. The moment I said this, a thought flashed through my mind, it's always great to celebrate two great news at once. “I'll tell him about my pregnancy when I secure the deal with the Knights,” I declared inwardly, smiling. “I'm leaving now,” I kissed him and headed for the door. “I'll be home soon. Don't bother about making dinner, I'm sure you'd get tired by the time you reach home,” Desmond smiled at me. I nodded, loving my ever so caring husband. Leaving his office, I waved a tensed Tony goodbye and walked out. But then, as I stepped into the elevator, someone walked in too, it was Sophia. “We need to talk,” she said the moment the doors shut. I felt disgusted by her presence. “I have nothing to discuss with you Sophia,” I quickly dismissed her. “Not when it involves your dear Desmond,” she said “Once again, Sophia. I have nothing to discuss with you,” I maintained my stand. Just then, the elevator door dinged and I walked off. Sophia persisted and followed me out of the company and into my car. “What the hell is wrong with you! First you try to seduce my husband and now this?” I fired at her. She simply smiled. “Buy me coffee and I'll tell you something about your husband,” she maintained her stand.. Sighing, I drove to the nearest coffee shop. Not because I would believe whatever nonsense she would say about Desmond. But because I wanted to get rid of her. “Don’t you think your husband is cheating on you, Dahlia?…” Sophia asked the moment we settled down in the coffee shop. Staring intensely at me like she was trying to gauge my reaction I scoffed, unfazed. “You don't think so?” She asked, smirking. “Why would I? I've been married to Desmond for years. He didn't cheat when we were dating, he never cheated since. Why would he suddenly cheat now?” “Well, I hate to be the one to break it to you, but your saint Desmond is a chronic womanizer and is cheating on you, not with me though, I have better taste…” She paused, then leaned forward. “Believe it or not. The sooner you to come to terms with that, the better for you…And for what you witnessed in the office, nothing happened,” she casually spoke, sipping the coffee that had just been dropped on the table. I speechlessly sat there, not knowing what to say. “Why are you doing this?” I finally managed to speak. “Why do you want to tear my marriage apart?” Sophia scoffed. “Your marriage fell before it even began. And for why I'm doing this, Dahlia….It's simple. Find yourself. You're lost all in the name of marriage. “What…” I was speaking, but then she picked up her bag. “I'm leaving. I'll pay for the coffee on my way out.” “One more thing,” she paused. “Ask your husband why he fired the old employees….Those people were loyal to you.” “Wake up, Dahlia,” she patted my back and walked away, leaving me seated there confused.Related chapters
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Chapter 3DAHLIA Walking from the coffee shop to my car suddenly felt like an extreme sport. My heart was in turmoil. I was exhausted by everything. “Who do I believe? My husband or a woman who I’m sure badly wants to seduce him?” Never have I been this confused and drained. Today was supposed to be a big day for me, I can’t believe I’m ending it with worries and restlessness. Getting into my car, I drove back home with an unclear head, deciding to pull myself together before Desmond gets home. But then, by the time I got home, Desmond was already back. “You're finally back,” he exclaimed in excitement the moment I walked in. He was still on his work shirt, a clear indication that he just got home. He wore an apron and was making dinner. “You said you'd get something on your way home,” I pointed out, staring at him. “Oh, about that. I decided to just make you something myself. It's better than eating out,” he smiled yet again. I stood there, staring at him. All doubts sudde
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Chapter 4DAHLIA Throughout the entire ride to the Knights Cooperation, I kept having an internal war with myself. “Was my marriage going to fall apart?” I couldn't stop worrying. I met Desmond when he was at his lowest. I could never forget that eventful day. I was driving home from work after a late night shift, when I was suddenly flagged down by a yelling man, it was Desmond. His mum was in a critical condition and needed urgent medical care. I drove them to the hospital that day and even went as far as helping pay the medical bills, having figured out he had no money. After that day, Desmond and I became really close and in less than a month, he asked me out. I brought his family out of the slums and gave them an apartment, started a business for his father, made sure his mum got the best medical care and even put his siblings who were dropped out, back into school. Then offered Desmond a place in my company. Desmond and I got closer and closer after these and eventually go
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Chapter 5“You have just two days, Dahlia. Bring me a better proposal,” Ronan Knight solemnly declared.I just sat there, staring at him, not even a single word coming from me. I was in so much shock and confusion that I forgot I had to thank him.“You may leave,” he said, pointing at the door.I rose to my feet.“Thank you, Mr. Knight,” I managed to let out, then headed for the door.But then he called me back.“Take your proposal with you. It's of no use to me.”The instant he uttered those words, I lowered my head in shame. Never in my years of running a company have I faced an embarrassment like this, even as a rookie, something like this never happened, not even once.I retraced my step with my head bowed, picked up the files and walked out.My head was lowered as I walked from Ronan Knight's office to my car. “Dahlia!” The last voice I wanted to hear at the moment called out to me. It was Sophia.I ignored her, unlocked my car and got in, but then she stepped right in front of
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Chapter 6“I should have sent Tony. You've lost your touch, Dahlia. How could you mess this up? You know how much this means to me. You lost a deal that could change our lives, Dahlia….fuck!” Desmond complained, taking a step away from me. My heart wrenched, the harsh reality hitting me so hard, that I almost lost my balance. I held onto the sofa, gripping it so hard, and gnashing my teeth, afraid I’d reveal my true emotions.“You know how much I was looking forward to this deal, Dahl. I sent you because I thought you’d get it, but you flopped it. The business deal was meant to change our whole life, Dahlia. How could you?” he kept complaining, walking around the house and nearly ripping his hair off.His act was so convincing that I almost found myself kneeling to apologize. But then, the fact that everything was playing out exactly the same way Sophia said it would, made me hold back.This man has changed a lot. He isn’t the man I helped up from the slums. He isn’t the man that I’v
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Chapter 7DAHLIAI drove behind Desmond from a safe distance and soon, he came to a stop in front of a hotel.I turned off my car and watched him walk into the hotel. I couldn't possibly follow him in there to avoid being discovered. So, I stayed back, never letting my eyes leave the hotel's entrance.Over 30 minutes later, he still wasn't out. I was getting hungry and was already exhausted. I haven't even brushed my teeth yet.My stomach growled, reminding me that I haven't had breakfast yet.I sighed, lowering my head on the steering wheel.“Classic that I'm finding out about all of this while pregnant,” I was nearly in tears.My pregnancy was supposed to be a thing of excitement for Desmond and I. Now, I'm not even sure.“This isn't the time to break down,” I reminded myself.Pulling myself together, I looked towards the hotel's entrance.The sight before me, made me question all I've heard and believed these few days.Outside the hotel was Desmond, walking hand in hand with Sophi
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Chapter 8DAHLIA“Why are they suddenly here?”Seeing them at that moment, the realization of what I've been tolerating all in the name of love for Desmond flashed on my mind.I had completely forgotten that they had a key to my home. Desmond had given it to them in the past. I never had an issue with it, because I was so focused on being a good wife and daughter in-law to them. But thinking of it now, that was so stupid of me.“Dahlia….I didn't want to come here today, but I needed some cash. Desmond didn't give me any, can you help me out?” Anita, Desmond's younger sister asked, holding my hand.Mind you, I was still standing outside the door.“I need money too, Dahlia…the allowances you send me are barely enough these days,” Frank, his brother added.“You should increase our allowances too. It's barely enough,” Gideon, Desmond's father added.“Dahlia dear…Can you take me to the hospital later, that's….” Martha was speaking, but then I cut her off, fed up and tired of being treated
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Chapter 9DAHLIAOnce I hung up, I unlocked the door and found my way back into the living room. Martha was in the dining area serving some dishes, Anita was right next to her while a pissed off Frank and Gideon were seated on the couch, talking to each other in hushed tones. I wasn't able to grasp what they were saying, but I could swear I heard my name.“Can I have a word with you?” I called out to Martha.She paused and turned in my direction, so did every single person in the room.“You're finally out after disrespecting me!” Frank thundered.But then I wasted no time shushing him. I didn't have his time.“I'm married to your brother, not you Frank. And do not forget you're in my house, one more nonsense from you, I'll be forced to throw you out,” I didn't bother sugarcoating my words.“You!” Frank rose from his seat, but was held back by Gideon.“You don't talk that way to the men in this family!” Gideon was quick to reprimand me.“Remind me how I ended up with these people again
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Chapter 1DAHLIA “You're pregnant,” my gynaecologist announced, smiling very broadly at me. “Congratulations Dahlia, you'll become a mother soon,” she kept smiling. I sat there, glued to the seat and speechless. “She is playing a prank on me,” I repeatedly told myself, finding it hard to believe the sudden revelation. Suddenly getting pregnant after being told I'll never be able to have a child of my own felt like a dream. “Yo…you should redo the test…Have you forgotten, I can't get pregnant,” I reminded her, stuttering and trying not to give myself high hopes. “That would mean redoing the pregnancy test for the sixth time. You're pregnant Dahlia. This is your reality!” She said louder this time, full of smiles. I shook my head in denial, but then she placed the fifth result of the pregnancy test on my palm. “See for yourself…” I glanced down at the paper, then my face slowly contoured in shock. “I'm pregnant,” I mumbled, trying to come to terms with it. “I'm pregnant!” I
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Chapter 9DAHLIAOnce I hung up, I unlocked the door and found my way back into the living room. Martha was in the dining area serving some dishes, Anita was right next to her while a pissed off Frank and Gideon were seated on the couch, talking to each other in hushed tones. I wasn't able to grasp what they were saying, but I could swear I heard my name.“Can I have a word with you?” I called out to Martha.She paused and turned in my direction, so did every single person in the room.“You're finally out after disrespecting me!” Frank thundered.But then I wasted no time shushing him. I didn't have his time.“I'm married to your brother, not you Frank. And do not forget you're in my house, one more nonsense from you, I'll be forced to throw you out,” I didn't bother sugarcoating my words.“You!” Frank rose from his seat, but was held back by Gideon.“You don't talk that way to the men in this family!” Gideon was quick to reprimand me.“Remind me how I ended up with these people again
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Chapter 8DAHLIA“Why are they suddenly here?”Seeing them at that moment, the realization of what I've been tolerating all in the name of love for Desmond flashed on my mind.I had completely forgotten that they had a key to my home. Desmond had given it to them in the past. I never had an issue with it, because I was so focused on being a good wife and daughter in-law to them. But thinking of it now, that was so stupid of me.“Dahlia….I didn't want to come here today, but I needed some cash. Desmond didn't give me any, can you help me out?” Anita, Desmond's younger sister asked, holding my hand.Mind you, I was still standing outside the door.“I need money too, Dahlia…the allowances you send me are barely enough these days,” Frank, his brother added.“You should increase our allowances too. It's barely enough,” Gideon, Desmond's father added.“Dahlia dear…Can you take me to the hospital later, that's….” Martha was speaking, but then I cut her off, fed up and tired of being treated
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Chapter 7DAHLIAI drove behind Desmond from a safe distance and soon, he came to a stop in front of a hotel.I turned off my car and watched him walk into the hotel. I couldn't possibly follow him in there to avoid being discovered. So, I stayed back, never letting my eyes leave the hotel's entrance.Over 30 minutes later, he still wasn't out. I was getting hungry and was already exhausted. I haven't even brushed my teeth yet.My stomach growled, reminding me that I haven't had breakfast yet.I sighed, lowering my head on the steering wheel.“Classic that I'm finding out about all of this while pregnant,” I was nearly in tears.My pregnancy was supposed to be a thing of excitement for Desmond and I. Now, I'm not even sure.“This isn't the time to break down,” I reminded myself.Pulling myself together, I looked towards the hotel's entrance.The sight before me, made me question all I've heard and believed these few days.Outside the hotel was Desmond, walking hand in hand with Sophi
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Chapter 6“I should have sent Tony. You've lost your touch, Dahlia. How could you mess this up? You know how much this means to me. You lost a deal that could change our lives, Dahlia….fuck!” Desmond complained, taking a step away from me. My heart wrenched, the harsh reality hitting me so hard, that I almost lost my balance. I held onto the sofa, gripping it so hard, and gnashing my teeth, afraid I’d reveal my true emotions.“You know how much I was looking forward to this deal, Dahl. I sent you because I thought you’d get it, but you flopped it. The business deal was meant to change our whole life, Dahlia. How could you?” he kept complaining, walking around the house and nearly ripping his hair off.His act was so convincing that I almost found myself kneeling to apologize. But then, the fact that everything was playing out exactly the same way Sophia said it would, made me hold back.This man has changed a lot. He isn’t the man I helped up from the slums. He isn’t the man that I’v
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Chapter 5“You have just two days, Dahlia. Bring me a better proposal,” Ronan Knight solemnly declared.I just sat there, staring at him, not even a single word coming from me. I was in so much shock and confusion that I forgot I had to thank him.“You may leave,” he said, pointing at the door.I rose to my feet.“Thank you, Mr. Knight,” I managed to let out, then headed for the door.But then he called me back.“Take your proposal with you. It's of no use to me.”The instant he uttered those words, I lowered my head in shame. Never in my years of running a company have I faced an embarrassment like this, even as a rookie, something like this never happened, not even once.I retraced my step with my head bowed, picked up the files and walked out.My head was lowered as I walked from Ronan Knight's office to my car. “Dahlia!” The last voice I wanted to hear at the moment called out to me. It was Sophia.I ignored her, unlocked my car and got in, but then she stepped right in front of
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Chapter 4DAHLIA Throughout the entire ride to the Knights Cooperation, I kept having an internal war with myself. “Was my marriage going to fall apart?” I couldn't stop worrying. I met Desmond when he was at his lowest. I could never forget that eventful day. I was driving home from work after a late night shift, when I was suddenly flagged down by a yelling man, it was Desmond. His mum was in a critical condition and needed urgent medical care. I drove them to the hospital that day and even went as far as helping pay the medical bills, having figured out he had no money. After that day, Desmond and I became really close and in less than a month, he asked me out. I brought his family out of the slums and gave them an apartment, started a business for his father, made sure his mum got the best medical care and even put his siblings who were dropped out, back into school. Then offered Desmond a place in my company. Desmond and I got closer and closer after these and eventually go
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Chapter 3DAHLIA Walking from the coffee shop to my car suddenly felt like an extreme sport. My heart was in turmoil. I was exhausted by everything. “Who do I believe? My husband or a woman who I’m sure badly wants to seduce him?” Never have I been this confused and drained. Today was supposed to be a big day for me, I can’t believe I’m ending it with worries and restlessness. Getting into my car, I drove back home with an unclear head, deciding to pull myself together before Desmond gets home. But then, by the time I got home, Desmond was already back. “You're finally back,” he exclaimed in excitement the moment I walked in. He was still on his work shirt, a clear indication that he just got home. He wore an apron and was making dinner. “You said you'd get something on your way home,” I pointed out, staring at him. “Oh, about that. I decided to just make you something myself. It's better than eating out,” he smiled yet again. I stood there, staring at him. All doubts sudde
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Chapter 2DAHLIA “What is she doing here?” I asked, my eyes never leaving hers. “Are you cheating on me with her?” I detached my hand from Desmond's shoulders and gazed right at him. “What…What are you saying?” Desmond quickly pulled his headset off his head, flinging it away. Then he quickly grabbed me, holding onto my waist. “Leave us, Sophia,” he instructed. My eyes never left Sophia's as she walked away, she sent a glare in my direction and just before she closed the door, I noticed she missed a button on her shirt. The moment the door shut, I pulled away from Desmond's hold, glaring at him. “Dahl, you're over thinking,” he said, looking at me. “I met another woman all sweaty and looking like that in your office, she even missed a button on her shirt…And you’re telling me I’m overthinking?” I couldn’t hold back the hurt, anger and disappointment. “Calm down, Dahl,” Desmond quickly pulled me into his arms and began to stroke my back like he always did each time I get off
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Chapter 1DAHLIA “You're pregnant,” my gynaecologist announced, smiling very broadly at me. “Congratulations Dahlia, you'll become a mother soon,” she kept smiling. I sat there, glued to the seat and speechless. “She is playing a prank on me,” I repeatedly told myself, finding it hard to believe the sudden revelation. Suddenly getting pregnant after being told I'll never be able to have a child of my own felt like a dream. “Yo…you should redo the test…Have you forgotten, I can't get pregnant,” I reminded her, stuttering and trying not to give myself high hopes. “That would mean redoing the pregnancy test for the sixth time. You're pregnant Dahlia. This is your reality!” She said louder this time, full of smiles. I shook my head in denial, but then she placed the fifth result of the pregnancy test on my palm. “See for yourself…” I glanced down at the paper, then my face slowly contoured in shock. “I'm pregnant,” I mumbled, trying to come to terms with it. “I'm pregnant!” I
