"What exactly are you trying to say Nova?" Xander sighed by looking at the information brought by Nova.Xander’s study filled with a tense aura, as he sat back in his chair, his mind swirling with the pieces of a puzzle he was beginning to assemble. Opposite to him, Nova was sitting, his usual confident expression replaced with concern. He had just delivered a bombshell that left Xander both furious and determined."So, let me get this straight," Xander said, with a voice that's full of frustration. "Mia has been digging into Arabella's past, and not just on her own, she had been meeting with Arabella’s ex-husband too?"Nova nodded with a sigh as he was also not sure at first until he got all the proofs. "Exactly, she’s not just curious, Xan, she’s desperate to find something, to be frank anything, that could hurt Arabella or ruin her reputation, so that you and Arabella can't get separated, from what I’ve uncovered, Mia has been trying to gather many things for weeks, she is too stu
"Do you think this party is necessary?" Arabella looked at Xander with uncertainty filled eyes.Xander admiring his wife's beauty hugged her from behind, "I feel the same, you look so beautiful, I just want us to spend in the room, on our bed, but they prepared the party for you, what am I supposed to do?" "Is there anything else you think of apart from that?" Arabella crossed her arms pushing him away gently, "day and night, this is what in your mind right?" Xander shook his head innocently, Arabella raised her eyebrow, "then what do you think?" "Different positions and different places to do rather than sticking to same bed," Xander's words made Arabella to frown immediately.She slapped on his chest, "Xan, you're so shameless!" Just then Abigail and Alexander came into room, "Mommy.... Daddy!" Xander and Arabella hugged them, Abigail looked at Arabella with an innocent eyes, "Mommy, when are we going to have a little sister or brother?" Xander cleared his throat while Arabell
"Mrs. Clara, don't you think you're saying unnecessary stuff here?" Kiara looked furiously at Mrs. Clara, but Mrs. Clara crushed off her words and looked at Veronica, "we all know young master Xander is someone who is highly popular among women, I never thought you would bring a second hand useless woman as your daughter-in-law, Mrs. Rodriguez!" Mrs. Clara thought things will be same as in Brown's family and she can easily humiliate and insult Arabella just like always, but the person right infront of her is Veronica but not Mrs. Brown.Before she could even speak another word, a harsh slap landed on her face, Mrs. Clara looked stunned at Veronica, "you...you slapped me?""Be grateful that I left you with a single slap," Veronica said, "Arabella is the youngest daughter-in-law of this house, she is no less than my child, if you dare to insult or humiliate her expect more than a slap from me." Everyone looked stunned, Arabella rushed to Veronica's side and held her hand, "mom, please
"Of course I can, aunt," Xander smiled brightly, "you look beautiful just as before, apart from some wrinkles, everything is fine." "Naughty boy!" Kiara playfully hit on Xander's shoulder, but she looked happy, "This is one of the good news I've heard so far, Xan, I'm glad that you're finally normal life before." Xander kissed on Arabella's side of the head, "all thanks to my wife," Arabella blushed at Xander's words, Kiara held Veronica's hand, "see, I told you, for every problem of a man, marriage is the medicine, just after getting married, your son became perfectly fine." "You're right," Veronica smiled, gently squeezing Kiara's hand, "but my dearest daughter-in-law showed up in his life recently, if not I could've gotten both married earlier itself." Xander and Arabella both smiled at Veronica's words.Arabella became the centre of the attraction in no time, she looked perfectly like a dazzling star in golden shimmer frock hugging her curves.She showed elegance and confidenc
"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
"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
"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
"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
"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