"Scoundrel!" Xenon pushed him away, "what bed? Why would I go to bed with you?" Aaron stepped closer to Xenon, "if not bed, I'm okay with the couch too, we have done it many times on the couch too, didn't we?" Xenon closed Aaron's mouth with his hand, "how can you be so shameless?" "I prefer you shut my mouth with your lips than your hand," Aaron kissed on Xenon's palm, Xenon withdrew his hand immediately muttering, "pervert!" Aaron gave a peck on Xenon's lips, "this is what I meant by, it's love and I'm a lover boy not a pervert." Xenon stood frozen, his lips tingling from the brief kiss Aaron had stolen.He could still feel the warmth of Aaron’s breath on his skin, and his chest tightened at the overwhelming mix of emotions passing through him. He wanted to push Aaron away, to demand answers, but his body betrayed him, lingering in the space Aaron had closed between them."Aaron," Xenon finally spoke with a trembling voice, "I don't want you to get back into my life, do you thi
"Good night, my love," Xander whispered, pressing a tender kiss to Arabella's forehead before pulling her into his warm embrace, "you must be tired, I'll not disturb you." Strangely Arabella was asleep before even Xander came to the room, so Xander thought Arabella must be tired because of the party.Just as she began to settle into his arms, her phone buzzed on the bedside table.With a small sigh, Arabella reached for it, her brows furrowing when she saw the message from the same private number that had been texting her recently."Are you sleeping, Arabella?" The message popped up, "how can you even sleep?" She let out a sigh, as her unease growing. These messages had become persistent, and she couldn’t understand why someone would be doing this to ruin her peace.Another message appeared almost instantly, "do you think your husband truly loves you?" Arabella’s breath caught in her throat as she read the words.A third message followed almost immediately, "Is everything your husb
"There's no such thing," Arabella said with a sigh, "I never thought I would fall in love or trust someone, but I did fall in love with him and I trust him." Zara frowned slightly, "then what's the problem, Bella? What exactly is stopping you from talking to him?" Zara's question wasn't tricky, even though it's a simple question still Arabella has no answer for that.However she decided to speak it out, just as she was about to speak, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation, and it was none other than, one of their team members, holding a stack of files. "I'm extremely sorry to disturb you Ms. Arabella, but these are important files which need your signature, if you don't mind can you check them?"She apologised for interrupting Arabella's conversation with Zara, looking at her hesitation, Arabella just smiled. "It's okay, come in," As the files are placed on the table, Arabella immediately checked and signed them, once the work is done, the lady immediately left the ro
"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
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
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
"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
Arabella POV....."Beep" the sound of my phone vibrating on the kitchen counter broke my concentration on chores, with soap still on my hands, I washed my hands, before I grabbed the phone eagerly. It was a message from Joseph, my husband. In five years of our marriage, it was the first time he had reached out to me directly rather than delivering his message through Ruby or his mother, but now his direct message filled me with a mix of surprise and happiness, "Bella, meet me at the Blue Royal Hotel at 7 PM, let's celebrate my appointment as CEO."I still couldn't believe whether it's a dream or real, for a moment, I allowed myself to believe that Joseph was finally recognizing my love and support, maybe tonight, he would publicly acknowledge me as his wife, maybe all my dreams might come true tonight, this is moment I've been waiting till now.But my brief moment of happiness was shattered by the cold voice of my mother-in-law's cursing echoing from the living room, "Bella! You use
"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
"There's no such thing," Arabella said with a sigh, "I never thought I would fall in love or trust someone, but I did fall in love with him and I trust him." Zara frowned slightly, "then what's the problem, Bella? What exactly is stopping you from talking to him?" Zara's question wasn't tricky, even though it's a simple question still Arabella has no answer for that.However she decided to speak it out, just as she was about to speak, a knock on the door interrupted their conversation, and it was none other than, one of their team members, holding a stack of files. "I'm extremely sorry to disturb you Ms. Arabella, but these are important files which need your signature, if you don't mind can you check them?"She apologised for interrupting Arabella's conversation with Zara, looking at her hesitation, Arabella just smiled. "It's okay, come in," As the files are placed on the table, Arabella immediately checked and signed them, once the work is done, the lady immediately left the ro
"Good night, my love," Xander whispered, pressing a tender kiss to Arabella's forehead before pulling her into his warm embrace, "you must be tired, I'll not disturb you." Strangely Arabella was asleep before even Xander came to the room, so Xander thought Arabella must be tired because of the party.Just as she began to settle into his arms, her phone buzzed on the bedside table.With a small sigh, Arabella reached for it, her brows furrowing when she saw the message from the same private number that had been texting her recently."Are you sleeping, Arabella?" The message popped up, "how can you even sleep?" She let out a sigh, as her unease growing. These messages had become persistent, and she couldn’t understand why someone would be doing this to ruin her peace.Another message appeared almost instantly, "do you think your husband truly loves you?" Arabella’s breath caught in her throat as she read the words.A third message followed almost immediately, "Is everything your husb
"Scoundrel!" Xenon pushed him away, "what bed? Why would I go to bed with you?" Aaron stepped closer to Xenon, "if not bed, I'm okay with the couch too, we have done it many times on the couch too, didn't we?" Xenon closed Aaron's mouth with his hand, "how can you be so shameless?" "I prefer you shut my mouth with your lips than your hand," Aaron kissed on Xenon's palm, Xenon withdrew his hand immediately muttering, "pervert!" Aaron gave a peck on Xenon's lips, "this is what I meant by, it's love and I'm a lover boy not a pervert." Xenon stood frozen, his lips tingling from the brief kiss Aaron had stolen.He could still feel the warmth of Aaron’s breath on his skin, and his chest tightened at the overwhelming mix of emotions passing through him. He wanted to push Aaron away, to demand answers, but his body betrayed him, lingering in the space Aaron had closed between them."Aaron," Xenon finally spoke with a trembling voice, "I don't want you to get back into my life, do you thi
"Sure, I'll not say to anyone," she dramatically acted zipping her lips shut and grinned, promising to keep his secrets safe, she broke down the final barrier of his carefully maintained composure.Xenon couldn’t help but chuckle witnessing her cute antics.As the party finally completed, Xenon left the party with mixed emotions. The support and confidence Arabella gave lingered in his thoughts, but there was an underlying current of unease, an unshakable feeling that the day wasn’t quite over yet. When he finally arrived at his apartment, the sight of Aaron sitting casually in the living room while waiting for him left Xenon caught off guard."What are you doing here? Didn't you leave yet?" Xenon asked in a sharp voice, masking his surprise with mock annoyance.Aaron, looking as usual with eyes full of love, leaned back against the couch with a soft smile. "Waiting for you, finally you're my back, my dear."Xenon frowned, feigning irritation, though his heart screaming with happine
"Someone close to me?" The words repeated in her mind, while a slight panic passing through her entire body.She glanced around, trying to take a look around her surroundings, as she couldn't understand anything at the same time she isn't sure what's happening around her.The party had continued inside, but here, on the balcony, she felt a strange nervousness, the kind that made every little noise or movement seem strange and suspicious."Was this a prank? Or something more serious? Who is behind these?" But before she could think further, her phone buzzed again. This time, the message was clear, "I know what you must be thinking, Arabella, but this isn’t a prank. This is real, I know each and every single detail about the man who ruined your life that night." Arabella’s entire body turned as cold as ice. Her fingers reached over the phone, her mind torn between curiosity and fear. "What did this person want from me? And what's their motive behind sending such a message?" Her thou