"Well, what I meant to say," Veronica stammered, caught off guard by her own words as Arabella is quick to catch everything, "actually you're a good friend of Xenon. I've heard you looked after him like family over the past six years, so you're practically like family to us, that's why I said after all we are a family." Arabella smiled warmly at her words, "Thank you for considering me as a family, but to be honest, he's the one who took care of me all the time, whenever I needed help, it was Xenon who stood for me. He is a great friend, and I'm really grateful to him. I haven't done anything for him, though he is the reason why I'm here, that's why I don't think I can claim those praises." Veronica can say that she is clearly impressed by Arabella and her nature, "You're so kind, sweet, and humble just as he said." She paused for a moment, knowing Arabella might misunderstand the person she is talking about, so immediately with a sly smile, she said, "it's Xenon, he told us about y
"Xander?" Both Arabella and Veronica said in a low voice at a time, turning toward the door where Xander stood by barging into the cabin once again, Arabella held her head slowly muttering under her breath, "this man, when will he understand that my cabin isn't his bedroom or anything to barge in anytime he wants!" Xander rushed to Arabella, with extreme concern filled expression on his face, he asked. "Why did my mother come here?" Arabella looked at Veronica standing right beside her, as she couldn't understand why Xander was asking her rather than asking Veronica.Looking at Arabella's confused expression, Veronica hit on Xander's hand with a glare, "Just because I showed up unannounced, you’re not even going to greet me? What kind of behaviour is this Xan?" Xander gave an awkward smile, clearing his throat. "So what? What made you to come here? Why did you even come here?" Arabella quickly intervened not wanting him to speak like that with his mother as she is worried he must'
"She's ridiculous and, worse than anyone's imagination, I wouldn’t call her an elegant lady from a prestigious family, she is far worse than a street side crazy woman," Veronica sighed remembering the annoying behaviour of Rosaline. "Thankfully, Arabella isn't her biological daughter, that's why she is more elegant and decent unlike that woman."Xander hummed hearing to Veronica, "Looks like she messed with the wrong person, her family has no other work apart from messing with her." Veronica nodded rubbing her temples, and explained everything that had happened earlier, making Xander frown."She crossed all the limits this time, I won’t let it slide, Mom. I’ll have the legal team handle it for sure, I'll make sure none of them would escape now." "Good to hear that," Veronica smiled while tapping on his shoulder, "I’ll be going now, your Grandma must be waiting to hear updates about your future wife, so I need to go immediately, for now, you can go and comfort her."Xander nodded and
"Yes, shopping for your ex-husband's wedding," Xander smiled at Arabella giving his answer.Arabella sighed looking at Xander who was smiling at her mischievously. "Why would I go shopping for my ex-husband's wedding?" She couldn't understand the reason behind his insistence about taking her on a shopping for her ex-husband's wedding.Xander grinned playfully holding her hand, "no need to discuss all those now, just follow me for now, then you'll understand everything." Arabella raised an eyebrow at his stubbornness, but she doesn't have any kind of energy left in her to argue with him.It had been a long day already making her tired, and knowing about Xander very well, she knew he wouldn’t stop until she agreed to what he wanted.She finally gave in with a soft sigh and followed him out of the company, "fine...fine, let go of my hand, I'll come along with you." Xander nodded with a pout but felt happy that she agreed, Arabella couldn't understand the behaviour of Xander, being the
"I'm sorry, we shouldn't have disturbed you in your busy time," Arabella stepped forward, looking apologetic as Xander came here because of her, and she doesn't want him to face scoldings because of her.Hearing to Arabella's voice, she glanced at her and looked back at Xander with a questioning look on her face, "so you didn't come here alone?"Xander shook his head with a grin, as he pulled Arabella a bit closer to introduce Arabella to Sophie. "I brought a good friend of mine, Arabella, the COO of Starlight Jewels and your son’s best friend is here as a guest, I hope you'll treat her well." Arabella looked nervous as she was forced to smile not understanding if it is okay to get introduced like that or not, Sophie raised an eyebrow trying to speak playfully with Arabella. "So, you’re the one who used to help my son to escape from his blind dates, aren't you?" Arabella blushed, clearly embarrassed because of the topic brought by Sophie. "I’m so sorry about that."Sophie chuckled a
"Someone special?" Arabella was surprised by the unexpected question of Sophie at an unexpected time, before she could say further, Sophie has a teasing smile on her face as she mentioned about Zayn, "Weren’t you on a dinner date with Zayn White the other night?"Arabella chuckled, as shook her head because of the misunderstanding, "Senior Zayn? Oh my goodness! Not at all, he’s just a senior of mine. I attended his birthday dinner with my family and a friend, nothing like that in between us." Though she said it out, deep inside she felt, "even I thought the same till now, but unexpectedly he expressed his feelings for me expecting more than a senior and junior thing." "Ah, I see," Sophie said with a smile playfully looking at Arabella. "He’s so handsome, I thought maybe you two were dating, since a beauty and a handsome, both make a good pair." Xander, who had been quietly listening, clenched his jaw but stayed silent feeling sad inwardly, "this sister of mine is worse than a devil
"Just an angel?" Sophie playfully teased him with a wide grin on her face, "look at her carefully my dear, don't she look more beautiful than an angel?" Xander nodded his head unconsciously, while his gaze struck to Arabella, and he couldn't take his eyes away from her, "Yes... yes, even an angel can’t compete with her beauty, she is that beautiful." Sophie chuckled, watching her brother gaze at Arabella like some teenager who has seen his crush for the first time. For a moment, she couldn’t help but to see him as a kid peeking at his crush with a lot of love, "this little brother of mine never grows up!" "Do I look weird?" Arabella asked checking herself, as she noticed how Xander was staring at her without uttering even a single word about her.Xander laughed at her words and shook his head trying to praise her mesmerizing beauty, "Anyone who says you look weird must be a weird species, even a blind person or a retarded person could see how beautiful you are! So there's no way I
"That was perfect! You two are absolutely amazing," Sophie praised while clapping her hands, as everything ended well.Arabella gently smiled, as her cheeks were still flustered by everyone's attention and camera lights around her, "Thank you, sister." After the photo shoot, Arabella and Xander were the talk of the evening. The images were breathtaking, capturing their intimacy and chemistry in every frame.Sophie's staff couldn’t help but praise them, whispering how good the pair of Xander and Arabella are, "they both like a couple from a fairytale!" "I agree with you, it's too hard to believe it's true!" Each compliment seemed to send Xander over the moon as he always wanted to hear such by being Arabella's side, but Arabella only smiled politely, trying to stay out of attention."Thanks for your hardwork," Sophie politely thanked Arabella, to which Arabella smiled in return, "pleasure is mine." Sophie whispered in Arabella's ear, "I'll send you the best dress by the weekend a
"A pregnancy test kit?" Viola repeated in disbelief.Arabella nodded silently, her lips pressed together in nervousness.Without hesitation, Viola stood and left the room, a few minutes later, she returned, holding the pregnancy kit Arabella had asked for.Arabella’s hands trembled as she took the pregnancy kit test from Viola.The room felt suffocating as she walked into the bathroom, her heart racing with a mix of fear and anticipation. After taking the test, she sat on the bathroom floor, staring at the result, her hands still shaking in anxiousness. When she finally stood up and stepped out of the bathroom, her face was pale, while there was a turmoil of mixed emotions brewing up inside her, a wave of happiness, sadness, and disbelief.Viola had been pacing the room in nervous anticipation. The moment Arabella stepped out, Viola rushed over. "What happened? What’s the result?"Arabella didn’t say a word, she simply showed the positive in test result.Viola’s eyes widened and the
Veronica reached out, taking Arabella’s hand in hers. "Because he was scared, Bella. Scared that the truth would push you away just like how it is today, he thought keeping it from you was the only way to protect the love you both have for each other, though it wasn't the right choice, but it was made out of love, not malice."Arabella pulled her hand away, with teary eyes, "Love?" She scoffed. "How can I believe that it is love when everything he has done feels nothing but a lie?" "Bella," Veronica said gently, glancing at Arabella with a warm smile, "at this moment I can clearly tell how you feel, but all I want you to know is, Xander has never stopped loving you. These past six years, not a single day has gone by where he didn’t think about you, to him you means everything, you and kids are his world, so don't take any rash decisions Bella, after many years I seen him happy only when he is with you, I hope you'll consider your decision once again.' Arabella turned away, hiding th
The night was sleepless for both Xander and Arabella, both of their minds consumed by the memories they shared together.Arabella sat on the bed, staring at the wedding ring she had left on the bedside table, she held it gently in her hands, the cool metal feeling heavier with every thought.She remembered the day she first met Xander, how he made her heart stop beating with his charm and quiet intensity.The nights they spent together, his whispered promises, and the warmth of his arms, but now, those memories felt like a nightmare, reminding all his betrayals."Did he truly loved me as he claimed? If so he would've told the truth, but he didn't, so it was never love," Arabella thought, her heart aching as tears filled in her eyes.She clutched her pillow tightly, trying to suppress her sobs. "Why does it hurt so much though I knew he is nothing but a cheat who made me a fool?" She whispered into the darkness.On the other side, Xander sat in his study, with a drink in his head, and
"If I ever loved anyone in my life, it'll be only her," Xander said with his voice breaking slightly, "but I'm fighting to respect her decision, if staying with me only brings her pain, then maybe… maybe letting her go is the only way to give her peace." Nova frowned at Xander, "don't think such kind of crap, Xan, this isn’t about respecting her decision, it’s about you running away because you’re scared of facing her anger, and her disappointment, if you truly love her, you’ll fight harder than this."Xander looked down, with trembling hands, "Do you think I don’t want to fight? Do you think I haven’t heard the words she said, do you think I haven't witnessed every tear she shed? She hates me, Nova, she looks at me like I’m a monster, like I’m the one who destroyed her life, and maybe she’s right. Maybe I don’t deserve her forgiveness for what I did, after all I'm the one who collapsed her dreams and life." Xenon let out a frustrated groan, leaning forward. “Listen to me, uncle, yo
"Xan, just don't give up, I don't think it's too late," Nova said while Xenon agreed with him, "Nova is right uncle, Bella will understand for sure if you try to explain, so don't take any rash decisions." But Xander looked the same with disappointment and sadness, Nova and Xenon took Xander home, as he is already drunk totally.Xander isn't even sure when he fell asleep on the way.In the morning, Xander woke up with a heavy hangover in his own house as he was brought to his place instead of his parents house by Nova and Xenon.Since they doesn't want to worry Xander's parents, they hid the situation going on in between Xander and Arabella a secret."Here take it," Nova offered strong coffee to Xander to get rid of heavy hangover.As he was about to take a sip of coffee, Zara entered the living room with a usual serious demeanor, but her hesitating face is quite visible as walked in with a file in her hands.Xenon glanced at her curiously, "what are you doing here Zara? What's that
"Bella?" Viola opened the door after hearing to the calling bell and was surprised to see Arabella at her door in a time like this, "what are you doing here?" Arabella spoke with a voice not even barely audible, "can I stay here tonight?" "Of course you can, come inside first," Viola said inviting Arabella inside and gestured her to sit on the couch.Tears filled eyes, pale face, and heavy breathing, uneven gasps of Arabella made Viola to understand something is wrong with Arabella.Immediately going into the kitchen, viola returned with a cup of hot coffee, and sat beside Arabella hoping it would bring some comfort, "Bella, drink something warm, you'll feel better." Arabella shook her head, to which Viola sighed, "You’re going to make yourself sick like this." Arabella let out a bitter laugh that quickly turned into heavy crying, "Does it even matter, Vio? I’ve already lost everything, my life… it’s a joke already, isn’t it?" Viola frowned being confused by Arabella's words, ge
Xander stood frozen, Arabella’s words echoing in his ears, the weight of her accusations sinking deeper than his thoughts.The vibrant setup he had affectionately prepared now felt like a mockery of his intentions. He clenched his fists, trying to steady himself, but his emotions threatened to spill over, still he doesn't want to speak anything harsh which might hurt Arabella's heart."What do you mean by that, my love?" Xander managed to ask almost like a pleading painfully.Arabella turned sharply to face him, with an eyes full of anger, "Stop it! Stop calling me like that," she shouted using her trembling voice, "please stop faking it! I'm already tired of all these." Xander flinched hearing to her loud voice and teary eyes, "Bella, I don’t understand anything dear, what exactly are you trying to say? What do you mean by I’m faking it?" Arabella’s laugh was bitter and sarcastic despite seeing the desperation in his eyes, "Your love," she spat with a cold tone, "aren’t you faking
Xander woke up earlier than usual, as he is so excited about the surprise. The conversation with George last night had been revolving in his mind throughout the night, and he was determined to do whatever it takes to make things right with Arabella. "She deserved more than just a few simple words, she needed to feel loved and appreciated. I couldn't even give a grand wedding to her, at least this grand gesture of mine should remind her of the love I've towards her." After a few phone calls and careful planning, Xander arranged everything for the surprise. It wasn’t just a simple outing; it was a day meant to bring them closer and show Arabella that he is extremely serious about them and their relationship.He spent entire the morning setting everything according to his plan, arranging a private area in the theme park, filled with her favorite things. A beautiful romantic setup arranged at a secluded spot, with flowers, candles, and her favorite food. Once when everything is done
"Did you call me, love?" Xander asked as he stepped out of the shower wiping his wet hair. Arabella shook her head, avoiding his gaze, "nothing." Noticing her turning of face away, Xander felt it's out of shy and approached her to hug, but Arabella stepped back abruptly leaving Xander confused."I’ll sleep with the kids tonight," she said with a low and steady voice.Xander frowned, and he is extremely about sudden change in Arabella's behaviour. "What happened? Are you okay?" "Nothing," she replied coldly, and her voice sounded distant expressing her interest in getting away from him.He took a step closer, trying to study her expression. "Are you on your periods? Is something bothering you, love?" She avoided his concerned eyes and repeated the same thing, "as I said it’s nothing," and left the room without any further word.Xander stood frozen in confusion, watching her leaving, her sudden change in behavior puzzled him as he couldn't understand whether it's really nothing o