"Mommy? Did you hear me?" Abigail was staring at Arabella who is quiet for a minute as she was thinking about an answer to respond, however hearing Abigail calling out loud for her response, Arabella responded with a smile, "yeah, everything is fine baby. Mommy’s just a bit distracted because of the work," she explained pointing at the iPad in front of her showing the work she is currently concentrating on.Abigail smiled while reaching out to hold Arabella's hand with a sneaky smile, "well, should I bring the papers for you to sign, Mommy?" "Should I?" Arabella raised her eyebrows teasing Abigail, while Abigail looked at her with puppy eyes, "Mommy, won't you do this for me?" Arabella nodded watching the cuteness of her daughter, "of course I can do anything for my little girl," hearing to that Abigail quickly fetched them from the room. Taking the papers into her hands, Arabella signed, and gently glanced at Abigail who is beaming with happiness, "I know how much you love this, a
Arabella stepped hard on the brakes, bringing the car to a sudden stop being surprised by Zara's question. Zara fell forward because of the sudden break as she isn't wearing seatbelt, and Arabella immediately panicked worrying about Zara. "Oh my goodness, Zara! Are you okay? I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to step that hard, it happened all of a sudden, I'm extremely sorry."Zara raised her eyebrows while rubbing her forehead which missed from a great injury. "Are you trying to kill me just because I asked a question? Can't I even ask a question? I never knew people get murdered just for questioning."Arabella let out a small laugh being relieved that Zara wasn't injured, "If you're still joking around like this, you're fine. Nothing to worry about, unnecessary I got worried thinking you're injured." She pointed at the seatbelt, "that's why it is advised to use seatbelts, it's your fault you didn't follow the rules." Zara sighed crossing her arms. "Are you serious? I know I’m just your a
•Xander’s POV•It’s only been a day since I last seen her, but I already miss her, I miss her to the extent of going to her immediately. I wish I could spend every moment of my life by her side. Her beautiful face, those innocent expressions, I can’t help but feel attracted to her every time we met.I can never forget that night, the night that changed everything in my life. It’s the night I regret the most, yet it’s also the night that brought me closer to my angel, maybe this is what we call mixed feelings.Six years ago, one night turned my entire world upside down. I destroyed an innocent girl’s life, despite her desperate pleas. One drink and one horrible mistake. I never realized that mistake would haunt me for the rest of my life."Please, let me go," she pleaded me, but I was a monster already under the influence of the drug. I thought she is another swindler who got paid for this but acting innocent to please me, so I didn't hesitate twice before acting inhumanely with her. "
•XANDER'S POV•"You?" I turned around towards the direction the voice came from, and was surprised by a little girl standing there with a rose flower in her hands, I couldn’t help but feel curious about her little appearance out of nowhere since this is a private place especially for me. Looking at my curious face, Nova introduced her to me, "She is baby Abigail, the child actress who was chosen to play a role in the movie along with you, she looks so young but very talented.""I'm Abigail from Silver Moon Agency. It's an honor to meet the legendary Xander Rodriguez," she said with a giggle while giving the flower to me. Her cheerful tone made me smile without realizing it. Just hearing her voice put me in a good mood without any efforts. I stepped closer to her as if I was pulled towards her by a strange string wanting me to be close to her. "So, how are you planning to help me, baby?"She fidgeted a lot, before responding, "I know eavesdropping is wrong, but actually I didn’t mean t
•XANDER'S POV•"Daddy!" That one word, that familiar little voice, caught me off guard for a second not understanding what's happening. Before I could understand it, Abigail had already rushed into my arms."Daddy!" I instinctively caught her, worried she might fall down if I don't hold her in time. Nova rushed up behind her breathing heavily, looking equally startled by Abigail's sudden change of behaviour. Even the Vixen, who is sitting in front of me, was taken aback because of Abigail."Daddy? Who are you?" she looked confused trying to seek answers."I’m Abi," Abigail said while flipping her hair, "I’m my Daddy’s daughter, by the way who are you, sister?" This attitude of hers, why is it quite similiar to mine? Is she trying to imitate me? Sofia stared at her being stunned by this little girl's attitude. "I’m Sofia Knox, and I’m here as his date today," she replied, glancing over at me for a reasonable explanation over everything, well I myself don't know what's going on her, w
••NO POV••Xander and Nova exchanged glances in confusion as they couldn't understand what exactly her question meant by, however Xander responded with the answer in his mind, "women like handsome, rich and powerful men, don't they?" Hearing to Xander's response and Nova agreeing with it, Abigail realized they were clueless. "So, you two really don’t know what you’re doing, just going along with whatever feels right?" Xander and Nova smiled awkwardly, Nova out of curiosity asked her, "aren't the qualities most of the people like in their partners? The woman who left now, she also loves Xan because he is handsome, wealthy and powerful." "Then why didn't he like her? isn't she also beautiful? she looks quite rich too, why did he reject her?" Abigail's question made both Xander and Nova to be silenced, Abigail smiled as she spoke, "if that's all one seek in their partners, he would've liked her already, since it's a no, that's not one truly wants from other person, a relationship with
Xander was about to take the mobile into his hands to look at the photo, but just as he was about to see it, a call came in, and the caller ID popped up, blocking the picture. "Aunt Vio," Xander mumbled looking at the mobile screen. Arabella chuckled hearing to him, "She's my mom's friend." Abigail answered the call and stepped away from Xander and Nova. "Hi, Aunt Vio, what's up?" Viola spoke on the other end, "I ran into Senior Zayn today accidentally in my office, and guess what, he mentioned about inviting your mom and me to his birthday dinner along with you both.""Really?" Abigail looked so excited after hearing to Viola's words as another chance came for her Mommy to meet the man who is in love with her madly, "That's great, Aunt Vio! I'm looking forward to attending that party, I'm so excited!" Viola continued in a busy tone being occupied with a lot of work surrounding her, "I'll come to your home this evening, Abi. We can talk more then about how to convince your Mommy to
"My mommy is not an actress," Abigail replied to him before adding with a bit of skepticism, "but why did you ask me like that uncle?"For some reason Nova couldn't say the real truth, instead lied, "Oh, no reason dear. I just felt that a lot of actors' kids want to create their own stardom, being motivated by their parents profession, that's why I became curious to know about you."Abigail smiled gently as she spoke, "I only want to make my mommy proud. She always supported any decision taken by me or my brother, she is the best, most loving mom ever." After hearing this, Nova couldn't help but compliment Abigail's mother being unaware that Abigail is none other than the daughter of Arabella, "Your mom has to be a wonderful lady. If not she could probably never have a daughter as sweet and delightful as you." Abigail giggled at his words. Nova gently ruffled her hair and went back to his duty near Xander as Silvia sat with Abigail to look after her.•ARABELLA POV•I was caught in o
"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