"Arabella!" The doors of Arabella's cabin were burst opened, and just by hearing that voice, Arabella already realised it's Xander, seeing him walking inside, she can't help but to mumble with voice barely above a whisper, "Xander?" Xander’s eyes immediately concentrated on Aaron, who was casually leaning against her desk, and an unspoken tension instantly settled in the room as Xander glanced at Arabella and Aaron having a conversation while he was worried about her enough to visit her by himself."Looks like you’re busy," Xander spoke with bitterness filled in his voice.Arabella couldn't help but to feel sad for him and his vulnerable state, so she tried her best to keep her voice neutral despite the awkwardness in the room is quite evident, "yeah, just speaking with Mr. Aaron." She added just speaking, so that he'll understand nothing important is going on in between her and Aaron.Aaron, sensing the tension, smiled politely at Xander, though he is curious about Xander's presenc
"That," Arabella stammered making Xander to smile, "you didn't do it, it's because, you didn't hate it, right?"Arabella was calm as she got caught off guard because of his words, he gently caressed Arabella's face, "you and I both know the truth, why should we run away despite knowing everything?" "Nothing," Arabella pushed him away with a sigh, "you're talking nonsense, there's nothing as you're talking," Xander chuckled, "okay." Arabella's face turned red out of embarrassment, Xander said, "I got my answer, there's nothing for me to worry about now," Arabella got back to her seat, "since you got to know the answer you're looking for, why don't you leave now?" "I can, but I don't want to," Xander sat straight to her, "actually I liked that very much, I did a good thing by choosing you as designer, I'm sure my mom will like it." Arabella hummed, "glad to hear that," Xander didn't push further seeking for an answer, as he got to know that she is clearly embarrassed already, "I'm g
"I think I need more time to think about all these," Arabella sighed by rubbing her temples, making Zara to say, "take as much time as you want, but take a good decision which will not make you regret." Arabella hummed, and asked Zara, "what about Xen, did he also see everything?" Zara nodded with a smile on her face, "we came straight into the room, so we seen everything." "Ahhh, I wish I could dig a grave and bury myself in it, how can this be so embarrassing?" Arabella sighed holding her head, Zara chuckled, "however, he himself came to make it up with you, he is truly an amazing person." Arabella checked the documents flipping the pages, "amazing? You should've heard his earlier conversation, you'll understand how shameless he is, I never expected it from him," Zara said leaning back in the door, "a man will be shameless only infront of the woman he likes." "Yeah...yeah, that causes embarrassment to the other person," Arabella rolled her eyes, and Zara smiled being happy for A
"Is that a mouth or encyclopaedia for negativity," Abigail sighed at Alexander's words making Alexander to respond, "you're crazy, what I mean is looking forward rather than acting childish! It's not like three of them goes to meet Mommy just after a date request from her." Abigail crossed her arms with full of confidence, "who on earth can decline a request sent from our Mommy?" Alexander raised his hand in air, clearly showing the signs of defeat infront of his sister, "I give up, do whatever you want, but don't come to later for crying." "It's Abi, Abigail, there's no way I would cry over childish things like you," Abigail sneered flipping her hair while Alexander to look at Viola, but Viola just chuckled while enjoying their playful banter.As the situation called down, Abigail glanced at both Viola and Alexander, "I'm confident that they'll show up in the place we mention." "Then?" Viola looked curious and eager, while Alexander mumbled, "it's okay to be confident Abi, but thr
"There's a response," Abigail responded, causing Alexander and Viola to lean closer out of curiosity to know more."Who responded? Did any of them say yes?" Alexander asked eagerly looking at Abigail, while Abigail smirked raising her eyes with a proud smile, "Three of them replied, and guess what, all three said yes."Viola and Alexander exchanged glances out of surprise because of Abigail's words, as they didn't expect three of them to respond at a time, "What?" "I told you both, didn't I?" Abigail replied, while flipping her hair as she is showing off at the way her words coming true, and she didn't regret being confident in herself despite everyone looking concerned about this plan before, "just like I said, it worked. Three of them agreed to go on a date with our Mommy." Alexander smiled at her words, as he is also happy that Abigail's words came true, since she is the one who strongly believed that this plan will be successful from the beginning, however to know more, Alexande
"I don't know," Zara shrugged and went into the kitchen to put the plate away while grinning with happiness. The trio exchanged glances again until Alexander broke the silence with his confused words."Why do I feel like we are going in the wrong direction?" Looking at his mother's strange behaviour along with Zara's suspicious behaviour, Alexander can't help but to question it."Started? Did you start it again? I'm just waiting and thinking that you haven't started yet, here look at you, you started this again," Abigail snapped, giving him a sharp slap on the head as she is fed up with him and his negative thoughts for the whole day. "I'm telling you for the last time, stop thinking negatively, we are going in the right direction, so stop spouting nonsense." Alexander rubbed his head in pain and nodded with a pout. Satisfied with his response, Abigail turned away, but Alexander couldn’t let go of his suspicions. He mumbled to himself, "I still feel like Mommy isn’t going to pick any
"Sure, why not?" Three of them looked confident, more than confidence, they looked quite curious to know what the two kids in front of them are truly planning to do.The private dining room filled with curious gazes from the three potential suitors while sly glances exchange in between the siblings.Abigail and Alexander observed Aaron Green, Leonardo Silver, and Zayn White for a minute. The three men, though visibly curious about the interview Abigail talked about, still they're intrigued by the way siblings checking over them from top to bottom.As always Abigail was the first to speak, with a spark of mischief in her eyes. "Alright, gentlemen, since you’re all prepared and interested to meet our mommy, I think it would be good to ask you a few questions, they won't be random or tricky, no need to worry about that, we will make sure the questions are comfortable for the three of you."Alexander nodded, agreeing with his sister, "We know nothing about you, so we want to know you thre
"What’s happening here?" Arabella's voice echoing in the room brought everyone's attention towards her from pausing the conversation that was happening.Abigail and Alexander though anticipated her arrival, still couldn't help but to fear about her reaction, they calmly looked at her with innocent faces, the result of their mischievous actions are quite clear making them to feel nervous.The three men, Aaron, Zayn, and Leonardo, turned their heads toward her as well, their expressions were calm but they were quite surprised by Arabella's presence, as they never expected her coming since they thought it was only the kids who came to meet them.Before the last question to be started, Alexander already sent a message to Viola, and Viola who took Arabella to shopping nearby brought her to the restaurant as soon as she recieved the message, and once Arabella stepped in, she couldn't help but to be surprised by everything infront of her."Mommy, please sit here," Abigail quickly stood up, p
"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