THIRD PERSON'S POV
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"Nice to see you again, Maria." The other lady greeted mockingly.
"What. Do. You. Want. Karla?" Maria enunciated coldly glaring at the other lady...aka Karla.
"Oh me? What could I want?" Karla laughed evilly.
She flipped a red card with golden writings on the outside and threw it on the small table besides her.
"An invitation..to my new year party. I'm sure you would love it.""I'm not coming." Maria chipped out.
"Ohh no.. you'll come when your beloved Xander will come..."
Karla was cut off by Maria."Xander will also not come."
"But he will. Because it's not just a New year party but also a get together for all the prominent businessmen around. The new deal he did with that Mr. Lee, yes, Mr. Lee will also be there and Xander will have to come." Kar
SCARLETT'S POV_______________________________________________________________________________________“WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS?”He yelled out clutching his fists tightly.I was scared by this.I never saw him like this.But nonetheless I answered him.“It’s ...” I stared meekly but then it hit me there’s no reason for him to be angry.I’m also living here and I have every right to do whatever I want with the house.“What do you think it is? Can’t you see, Christmas decorations are these.” I spoke tauntingly moving my hands around the house.Oh wow! That rhymed....This is not the time to think how good you rhyme.My subconscious mocked me.But what you said also rhymed.Ohh no.no..this is definitely not the time to get lost in my head.Looking at him,
Xander's povWe came back early from the church.But I was still irritated at the way my stupid cousin tried to flirt with my wife.And she evensmiledat him.How could she?"Thank you." An angelic voice spoke beside me.We were at home now. I was doing my work in the living room.I didn't ask her again to remove all these decorations because I realized I may have over reacted.She doesn't know anything about me, my past.And I like how she feels free to do anything here. She regards it as her home. And that makes me happy.Our home.And I'm going to introduce to the world that she's my wife.This new year. After the party, I'll do that and would ask her for a new chance to this marriage.I'll remember what Badima said today.FlashbackTriantáfyllo was in her room upstairs getting changed.
THIRD PERSON'S POV_______________________________________________________________________________________"That lipstick stain was not of any other woman. It was of my wife.""What!"Scarlett was confused."What do you mean?" She asked him."The night of your reception party, Xander was in his office because of some emergency and I was out of the States in Australia for some business purpose. Beth, my wife couldn't reach me so she called Xander. She had a really severe pain in her stomach and when Xander reached, he picked her up to get her to the hospital. At that time, her lipstick mark accidentally got on his shirt. I'm really sorry for the being the reason of your misunderstanding, you guys fought because of a stupid thing..... I'm really sorry to ruin your wedding night and..."Before he could something more, she gushed him and spoke."How is your wife now? I mean she got to t
THIRD PERSON'S POV_______________________________________________________________________________________Xander didn't answer her for a moment.Scar got worried by this.She feared she might have asked something stupid, something which might make him suspicious of her.Might make him doubt her.She looked down and started eating her pancake silently when he spoke the word that both made her heart warm but her mind tense."No." His answer was a "no."This gave her a strange happiness. She felt good on knowing he won't divorce her but she wasn't able to quite identify the reason behind her being happy for this.She should feel frustrated instead for he won't divorce her but she's feeling happiness over that.It confused her to the core.Her own feelings were playing with her."But why?" She dared to ask him this.His eyes got hard at her question.
THIRD PERSON'S POV______________________________________________________________________________________Kat was happy to finally see her best friend be happy in her marriage life.In the one month, Xander has been away, Scar never admitted but she was upset by his disappearance. Yeah, she was mad but she never let it show to her friends.And now when he's back, Kat could see the glow and happiness on her best friend's face and she prayed it would remain like this only.Scarlett on the other hand was blushing hard. She was so embarrassed at being seen by her best friend like this. Xander groaned internally for he was so close to taste her lips, he was dying to kiss those soft lips of hers.On noticing Scar wasn't ready yet, Kat asked,"Scar, hurry up babe. We gotta leave soon."Scarlett quickly nodded and went upstairs saying,"I'll get changed."Xander was confused b
Scarlett's pov"I'm hungry."He looked at me for a moment before I saw his lips curving up into a beautiful smile which soon was followed by a full blown laughter.His deep laugh was so melodious. I was sure it was the sound I want to hear everyday.I didn't realize I was staring at him until his words caught my attention."My Triantáfyllo is hungry. Tell me what should I make?" He asked looking at me with a small smile on his face.And all I could utter was,"Oh my god!"His brows furrowed."Oh my god!" I repeated."I know almost every dish but I'm not sure if that's a dish, Triantáfyllo." He hesitantly said.I finally came to my senses."Oh my god! I heard you laugh."His face expression immediately changed. He stood still and stoic."Oh no. Why did you stop laughing? Your laugh is beautiful. You should laugh more." I said to him but quickly added,"Wait , no. You shouldn't laugh more because if you were in a meeting and you start laughing, now that won't look good, right?"He nodde
Scarlett's povIt was New Year's Eve today.I was in my room completing some work of mine.From the past few days, Xander has been really nice to me. He would always try to have conversations with me, he would ask about my favourites and make dinner which reminds me, he's been coming home early too. He was really being nice. I mean, it wasn't like he was rude before but he wasn't nice either.And I don't know if I'm liking this change in him or not.I mean I would like it if I had planned to actually give a chance to this marriage but no, I'm gonna leave and I don't want him to be hurt when I leave.I was lost in my thoughts when I heard knocking on the door.I got up from the bed and walked towards the door.A pretty looking lady in a black jumpsuit was standing there with few girls behind her. Each carrying different arrays of dresses.It was my stylist Xander has sent.I had to accompany him to some New Year party tonight.I actually wanted to go visit the of orphanage today. Since
THIRD PERSON'S POV _______________________________________________________________________________________ Everyone was shocked after listening to that man address Scarlett as sister.But she, she recognised him and wide smile crept up on her face on seeing him. He walked towards her and quickly embraces her in a tight hug."I've been looking all over for you for the past few days."Which was true, he had indeed been trying to find her. He even went to the place where they met but no sign. It was quite difficult, almost impossible to find a person whom you know nothing about. She also smiled on hearing his words."I never thought I would meet you again." He pulled away to look at her face and whispered, "but we met again. Now first tell me your name. You know how hard it is to try to find a person without any name, nothing." Both Xander and Nicole couldn't make sense of what was happening.If she's his sister then what name? Why would he ask that?Aren't they already supposed to
The flowers of various different colours were arranged in a uniform manner around the entire boundary of the hall. The ruby red and pure pink were the ones that dominated among the flower arrangements. Beautifully embroidered and shimmering golden, thick curtains laced with soft white laces had formed an exquisite bow at the place where the curtain threads are tied, along with the huge hanging chandelier sparkling like diamonds on above and the silent but peaceful cover of the dark night, it all made this date night more special. As I marvelled at the luxurious decorations, a sound came from behind me and no later I felt a light stubble grazing the back of my neck. "Ah, Xander! You startled me."I tried to turn around to face him but his arms held me right around my waist and pulled me closer. "No, just stay like this." He whispered as his breath fell on the skin of my neck. "Huh." I took a deep breath. To be honest, in such a beautiful atmosphere, I have had already lost my he
FLASHBACK CONTINUESI stiffened in his arms the moment I heard his question.Will I ever leave him?Of course, this was a question whose answer I already had in my mind.A year.I'll leave after a year which now might have already been reduced to a few months.But how can I tell him that?So, instead of answering, t tried to change the subject."You...Why are you so...good at speaking Hindi?"Even though what I wanted to ask was "why are you so good to me?".He tightened his arms around me and answered."I'm not.""Hmm?""I wanted to surprise you so I learned that sentence specially for that moment." He voice went low as he spoke the last few words.I could almost feel his breath spraying on my earlobe."Ohh." I nodded in response."I thought you knew Hindu." Chuckling at my own assumption, I turned around."Tell me about you." I said to him, looking straight into his eyes.I wanted to know more about him. Just know, he talked about his mother. I've never heard of her before so I am c
THIRD PERSON'S POVTWO DAYS BEFOREIt was currently 10 at night and the streets were still filled with people moving around.However, if one looked closer and more intently, they would find that most people here were couples.It was a small street with full of shops such a bakeries, cafés and some toy and flower shops.But still, the most dominant smell around the whole street was of bread and cakes.It seemed as if happiness had found home here but still in one corner of a small coffee shop, sat a lonely figure.His heart, full of heartache and sorrow, was aching badly. For some reason, he, at first instinct, chose the window seat and sat there.Maybe he wanted to torment himself more.Valentine week starts tomorrow and all the couples out there were having a warm time as they walked hand in hand or hugging their significant partners in a warm embrace in such cold winter weather.Why?Why can't he enjoy that too?He also wanted to enjoy such warmth with his beloved. He also wanted to
"Umm....I don know."I stuttered.Walking towards him, I smiled awkwardly and answered,"Maybe someone put it outside by mistake."Xander just nodded before walking past me towards that bouquet of roses."It's a mistake then. But I don't like someone giving roses to my wife, even when it's a mistake."Turning around, he flashed me a cold grin."So, let's throw it away."Yeah sure.I had no qualms about throwing this bouquet away so I didn't say anything.By why do I feel a bad premonition? Did I forget something.He turned around and carelessly picked away that bouquet of roses but just then a note slips fell down from amongst the flowers.Oh...!The note slip!That's what I forgot.I immediately panicked."Xander, let's-"But it was already too late. He has picked up the note and read it already.Looking at him being silent and not saying anything, I actually felt a bit anxious.So disregarding whatever might happen, I walked forward and pulled on his arm a little."Xander."Biting t
"It's already the 7th of February."I mumbled while crunching on the special cookies made by my husband.Valentine week has already started and it's evening now but still no roses from this handsome but ice block of a husband of mine.Xander glanced at me before he went back to pouring a cup of coffee for himself and a cup of tea for me.Now, let's clear something up. Yes, he's like a handsome devil just as in those Hot CEO novels and I'm really proud of having such an amazing and handsome man as my husband who's also a chef but..but, the coffee he drinks is the same taste-like, bitter.Blergh!(Just mimicking, don't take it serious)So where were we? Yes, coffee!His bitter coffee, yes. So like the coffee he drinks is not completely black coffee like told in those novels and dramas but the taste is still the same bitter one.So for me, tea is still better."Thanks." I said before taking a sip of my tea."So....""Yes?"I glared at him. Hmph!"What "yes?"?! You didn't even look up fro
"Don't...don't laugh at me." Scarlett stuttered but she still laid on the ground. Raising her hand and putting it on her temples, she rubbed and cried out,"I'm so weak...ah, I can't even get up now. My legs ache...." Casting a side glance at Xander, she continued with her acting.Of course, she came here to do a prank on him.Hoping to disturb in his meeting and that still can be done. And yes, she had already confirmed with the head butler that he was not in a very important meeting as Xander had not given any strict instructions to not disturb him. So she felt it was okay. He's my husband after all.In this way, she convinced herself. Anyhow, now she has fallen down.Hmph! Who said you can't prank after you've fallen on your butt, *cough* *cough* in her case, stomach? "Ahh...Xander, it hurts...." She pitifully cried out him. Her lips pursed together to give the impression as if she's trying really hard to hold back her tears from dripping down. Xander, on the other hand, doe
Pursing my lips, I stifled a yawn as he once again lectured me.I glared at him being sleepy which just made me eyes water instead of looking fierce."Got it." I waved my hand."What do you mean you got it? You need to learn this and recite two time." He insisted."Oh god Xander.....just lemme sleep." I again whined.My sleep, I know you are waiting for me but I'm sorry, my husband is not leaving me tonight.I chuckled to myself thinking what if I say this sentence out loud.Well, let's find out.Looking to a corner towards the fireplace, I muttered, deliberately in a loud voice to make this husband of mine hear."My sleep, I know you are waiting for me but I'm sorry, my husband is not leaving me tonight."Xander's eyes narrowed as he looked at me the moment those words left my mouth.His lips curled up at the corner of his mouth."What did you just say, mou triantafyllo?"I huffed and didn't answer him. Maybe I shouldn't have said that but it's not like I said anything wrong."Want t
Clouds layered across the sky in thick density this day. The rays of sun seemed like they were playing hide and seek with them, coming and going the other moment as if they could just slip out of one's hand at any moment.Xander had not slept the entire night yesterday. He was awake all night, sitting beside his Triantafyllo, just as her guardian.And yes they were still sleeping in separate rooms as it had only been a week since she was discharged.And he had yet to bring up the matter of sleeping in the same room with her.He sighed."ómorfi mou, triantáfylló mou."He placed a long kiss on her forehead as he bent down and stood up a few moments after."Hmm?" Scarlett stirred up as she felt a soft and warm touch upon her face."Sleep sone more. I'll get something for you to eat." He gently pushed the strands of her hair sticking out behind and again laid a soft kiss on her lips before getting up."Uhmm....don't go." Scarlett murmured in her sleep as her hold on his arm grew tight.He
The early rays of the sun shined on the two bodies cuddled together under the white sheets through the large window in the room as the curtains flew slightly because of the wind. It was a nice weather. Nice enough that Xander didn't sleep whole night.His eyes only kept staring at his Triantafyllo. After the doctor had diagnosed her, she has been sleeping till now in her room and he had stayed beside her for the whole night. He was thinking of the words Doctor Mike told him last night when she had fainted. "I don't know how to say this but I guess memories from those years back might be coming back now. It might be bits or fragments of sone moments but this is typically the case when a coma patient or the one who has had amnesia starts remembering things. She must have been overwhelmed by the memory or may be its possible that she might have tried hard to think about it and get the memory of that specific moment altogether which scientifically speaking, is almost not possible and