"It's not something as you're thinking," Xander tried his best to hide, until his mother spoke, "we are your family Xan, why are you hiding from us? Don't you trust us?" Before he could respond, he felt the tension in the room started thickening, and his grandmother leaned closer, reaching out to hold his hand, "my grandson who doesn't even like to spend with a woman, being happily with someone isn't a normal thing to us Xan, it's been years since we seen that smile on your face, can't we know about the person who brought back the smile on your face?" Xander swallowed hard, as his mind racing while he glanced at everyone, for a minute he couldn't understand his own heart. "What am I supposed to say now?" For the first time someone like him felt that a burden of truth is heavy in his heart, as he knew how his family's expectations were on him, "I want to speak out the truth, will they truly understand my feelings for Arabella? Or do they think of her just as a another chapter of my l
"Who is it?" Xander asked only to hear a family on the other side, "I'm at school and need your help, can you come for me?" It's Abigail's voice from the other end, his heart pounding with excitement hearing to his voice, "Abi, is everything okay?" Abigail cried, "I don't think so, please come to school," Xander couldn't help but to worry, as his tone filled with concern, "what's wrong dear? Well I'm coming, don't worry," he quickly stood up from the couch."I just, I need you here, please," she pleaded with a desperate tone making him to fear."I'll be right there, sweetie," he assured her, instantly grabbing his jacket and heading out, "mom, dad, and everyone, an important thing came up, I need to go," he was about to leave only to his mother look at him with curiousity, "who is it Xan? Why are you running in such a rush?" Xander chuckled looking at his mother, "my little girlfriend," he left without any further words, while Nova was stopped by Xander's sister, "how does his son l
"That's not what I mean sir," Principal clearly taken back by Xander's sudden rage as Xander is always patient and indifferent to things that happen around him, even now he can't be blamed as his anger is because someone bullied the person he loves.The principal however took a deep breath before saying, "it's actually what we meant to say is, removing him from the school isn't easy that's what I mean,"the principal hesitated a lot before saying, clearly struggling in between Xander and Brown family."So you’re defying me now?" Xander growled, as his patience is clearly getting melted. He could see the fear in the principal's eyes, and for a moment, but he isn't ready to give for the sake of Abigail as they messed with her."Xander, please," Nova stepped in gently, putting a hand on his arm. "Let's not make it a big deal." But Xander’s fury didn't decrease even for a minute as his heart was full of rage still as they dared to call her a thug and bastard not caring about her and her
"Abi, if you keep on doing this, I'll be first to leave and you'll be in the house with Zara, remember," Arabella looked at her daughter who is throwing a tantrum.Abigail threw the dress aside, "I'll wear it only if Alex wearing a matching dress with me," Alexander sighed at her words, "I don't like it, why should I wear a matching dress with her?" "Why can't you? I'm your sister," Abigail shouted at him to which Alexander shouted back, "so what?" Both the siblings are fighting making Arabella's head to ache.Controlling her frustration, Arabella sighed, "why can't one of you get adjusted? And you abi, day by day you're becoming too stubborn, what's wrong with you?" Abigail pointed at Alexander with teary eyes, "it's him who is stubborn not me, he never listens to me, he doesn't love me at all." "Wearing matching dress is a childish thing Mommy, I hate it," Alexander complained, while Arabella sitting on the bed held her head in frustration, "you both, neither you gets ready, nor I
Sophie who was on her way to leave, after meeting a client seen Alexander in the same restaurant, watching the paintings on the wall with an amused smile."Looks like my nephew also loves art just like my mom," Sophie can't help but to be pleased at her nephew's behaviour.She looked at her assistant, "don't you think he is elegant and so handsome?" Nirvana, the assistant nodded her head with a smile, "you're right madam, he is so adorable and elegant." "He must've inherited it from my father, all my brothers are brats," Sophie said sighing at her brothers' behaviour which is quite opposite to their father.Gently approached him with a smile, "how are you little one?" She didn't knew why she approached him, but before she could even realise, she already approached him.She thought he would respond to her, but strangely he was calm, Sophie thought he was shy to speak just like Xander, however her eyes gleamed with excitement looking at Alexander the son of her youngest brother.His wa
"I'm busy," Xander hung the call without speaking a word as he is already irritated that he and Arabella hasn't spoken to each other for the last few days, now she called and annoyed him more.Xander knew it, if he were to think about this more, he'll be straightly going to Arabella rather than thinking about anything else, which he doesn't want to do, as he wants to impress her but not to scare her with his possessiveness.Sophie stared at her mobile with a sigh, "why is this little brother of mine is too foolish?" Nirvana chuckled giving her response, "this is his first time being in love, so he must be worried about each and every action of him thinking what might hurt her or anger her, I'm sure he'll understand soon, that something like these are common." "Till then she has to be without a man in her life right?" Sophie rolled her eyes, "look at her, she is too beautiful, if only my brother isn't in love with her, I don't mind having my daughter-in-law, that's how beautiful she i
"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
"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