Alex frowned at the waitress who stood in shock looking at his wife who kept smiling. “Are you alright?” Alex's deep voice brought the waitress from her shocking mode. “I’m sorry sir McCollum, please, what can. “Baby, can you call for another waitress, I don’t like waitresses that don’t know their job,” Hazel said for Alex to nod. “Yes honey,” he said. “Leave and call your manager immediately,” Alex said for the waitress to bow her head as she looked at Hazel, Hazel gave her a sly smile. “She’s the one” the waitress whispered after she left the cabin. “What’s going on, she called your full name honey,” Alex said for Hazel to smile. “I once worked here immediately after college.” She said smiling but the memories were bad, in her smile, hot sad tears were hiding as everything began to fall into place, all the thief accusations and slaps she received were Katherine's doings. “They mistreated you?” Alex asks Hazel to smile. “They will pay for it,” He said for Hazel to
Hazel saw the sudden change in Alex's face after he picked up his ringing phone, she followed his eyes which was starting or she would call it glaring because if she were any of those girls and a man like Alex glared at her like the way he’s doing, she would stand up immediately and leave as she thought about that, the girls immediately stood up but Alex followed them and stop them. Before Hazel could stop him he collected their phone and immediately the photo they taken earlier came to view as the phone hadn’t lock yet. Everyone in the small local restaurant was taken aback when a smashing sound of two phones sounded. “Ahh!!” The girls gasped as Alex smashed their phones. “Why did you do that?” Hazel immediately rushed towards them but she didn’t get a response as a guard walked in and handed two new phone to the girl who couldn’t say anything but gasp in surprise. “Next time it might not be a new phone but your life. Be warned” Alex said and held Hazel's hands as they walk
Steven frowns at what his fiancé is showing him, he walks towards her but she shifts away from him. “What’s this Steven?” She asked for Steven to shake his head. “ I have no idea baby, I swear,” he said for Diana to nod cleaning her eyes. “She said it, he will say this word, “I have no idea, baby, I swear” and you did,” she said scoffing. “Because it’s the truth, don’t trust whatever Katherine says to you, she’s hell-bent on destroying my life.” He said trying to touch her but she still moved away. “First it was Hazel, I saw the awkward smile that day but I was too excited to see her to notice you. You betrayed her even though she loved you, no wonder she was saying all those words to me that day.” She said sighing. “Can we clarify the misunderstood words Katherine said to you?.” He asked looking at her but she shook her head. “She said you are addicted to her, she visited didn’t she?” She asks for Steven to nod. “Now I see,” she said throwing the paint on him. “That
Hazel has a beautiful smile on her face as they both walk towards the dining table. Alex dragged out a chair for her where she sat and he sat beside her. “When Gerald told me my boy is now a husband I didn’t believe it but now I understand the drama and why it was worth it. If you don’t mind Alex, please let your wife sit beside me and my wife, she reminds us of our daughter who died at the Gateway plane crash years ago” he said not minding the look from the other guest after Alex came in late. “Yes dear, come sit close to me.” Mrs Governor said for Hazel to look at Alex who nodded at her. He stood up giving her his hands which she slowly took as they both walked toward the head of the table where she sat beside the governor's wife. “Please make sure she eats,” Alex said before he left and went back to his seat. “What’s your name dear?” The governor's wife asks Hazel to smile. “Hazel John Smith,” she said for the woman to smile. “You look so beautiful, your name sounds E
The night wasn’t as the Women of the McCollum expected it, they both walked into the van waiting for them as they waited for Gerald who was still with the governor. “Mom, I’m not staying at that house if that bitch is going to stay… “Calm down Kay, she will see what she’s looking for. I told you not to do anything while she was pregnant. Now she wants revenge and she wants to do it herself. We will welcome her honey and give her what she asks for.” Martha said for Kayla to sigh. They both sat quietly as they looked outside the van, they saw Alex and Hazel standing until the chauffeur brought their car but as they were about to get in, they stopped. Kayla saw Harden walking towards them smiling as he gave Alex his hand for a shake but still got ignored. At the governor's garage, Hazel held onto Alex's hand as they both looked at Harden who kept talking. Simon already collected the car keys from the chauffeur and sat on the driver's side waiting for his boss. “I’m sorry about Eg
It was a bright morning, Hazel looked around as she found herself in a park, she wondered what she was doing there, she kept looking around when she heard a little boy's voice called “mom”. She turned and a five-year-old boy ran towards her. “Mom” the voice called again for Hazel to giggle. “Junior,” she said smiling at Alex look alike but with blue eyes like his mom. “Where’s dad mom?” He asked for Hazel to turn. “Alex” she called but Alex was nowhere. “Alex” she called again and when she turned to her son, he was nowhere, it was like a five-minute play that just happened. “Junior!” She screamed out only to find herself breathing heavily on Alex's shoulder. “It’s ok, I’m here” she heard Alex whisper. “Junior, he…. He… “Oh, it’s just a dream,” he said hugging her tight. “It’s ok,” he said rubbing her back before she lay back. Hazel calmed down after waking up in fear, she saw Alex was already set for work but it looked like he wouldn’t be going anywhere. “Are y
Alex couldn’t say anything after his butler told him where his wife might have left. He scoffed not understanding her attitude earlier the day if it was for him to leave so she could leave or because truly she wanted to be alone. He walked back to his room and dialed Hazel's number. At the mansion, as Hazel followed the butler upstairs, she met Kayla who was walking down the stairs. “Who do we have here?” Kayla asked smiling at Hazel who smiled back knowing it was not from the heart. “Your announced guest. I hope you take care of my stay,” she said for Kayla to chuckle. “Hmm.. I hope you enjoy your stay” she said and walked past Hazel who smiled as she walked into her room. Immediately she stepped into the beautiful room, her phone began to ring. “Where are you?” She heard Alex ask quietly. “I came back from work and my wife was nowhere, where are you, Haze?” He asked for Hazel to sigh. “Family mansion,” she said for Alex to hang up. “Hello, Alex” she sighed sittin
The atmosphere in the mansion was awkwardly silence, Kayla kept looking upstairs after Alex passed by with Hazel, she was curious to follow but scared Alex might disgrace her. Alex closed the door after he walked into the room with Hazel. “ Alex, I have to see someone to… “You broke your promise,” Alex said for Hazel to sigh. “I’m sorry Alex, I didn’t mean to baby, I “You promised me” he quietly said for Hazel to hug him. “I’m sorry,” she said for Alex to sigh rubbing her back. “I’m upset Hazel,” he said for Hazel to hug him tight. “I wanted to be here, I have an agenda, Alex,” she said for Alex to release the hug. “What’s the agenda, Hazel, this people are to.. “Alex” she called sighing. “Please Alex, I’m sorry” She looked at him for Alex to sigh. The anger he wanted to pour on her subsided the moment he saw her. He kept looking at her blue eyes that was captivating him. “You promised me,” he said for Hazel to bow her head. “I needed to do this for Junior.
Grace was embarrassed. The look on Alex’s face made her immediately hide her phone. Alex scoffed, then sat back, watching as Grace swallowed hard.“I’m so—”“Is your salary not enough?” Alex asked, causing Grace to immediately bow her head.“I lost my previous phone, boss. I was planning to get a new one once I go out with Madam. I’m sorry, boss,” Grace immediately apologized.“I asked a question,” he said quietly.Grace raised her head, then immediately bowed again.“It’s more than enough, sir,” she said, bowing her head as she bit her lower lip.Alex nodded, then opened his wardrobe and brought out a new phone and a SIM card.He unboxed the phone, turned it on, and installed a personal tracker. Then he placed it on the table. He picked up his phone, activated the SIM card, and set it down. Looking at the still-embarrassed Grace, he spoke.“Fix this on my wife’s clothing, somewhere she can’t see it,” he instructed.Grace bowed and carefully picked up the SIM card.“Thank you, boss,”
The night was quiet. The butler and Grace looked at each other—what were they going to do with all this food and cake on the table? They knew their boss and madam were not coming downstairs anymore tonight. Grace looked at the butler, who sighed.“What a waste,” he whispered, and Grace nodded in agreement.“Is it okay if I package them and take them to the mansion? My colleagues will be excited to eat it. Since the boss isn’t there, they only eat regular meals,” she said.The butler nodded. “But keep the cake. The madam might want it,” he said, then helped Grace package everything while they cleaned up.Back upstairs, the room was warm and quiet. The only noise was the soft moans escaping Hazel’s lips as her neatly pedicured fingers traced against Alex’s skin.“Ah…” a breathy moan escaped her lips as Alex’s body moved in a slow, rhythmic way with hers.“Oh, Alex… goodness,” she gasped as his pace remained steady and torturous.“I love you,” Alex whispered as he pushed himself deeper i
The large governor’s dining room was eerily silent. Camila cleared her throat and smiled, but the look on Mrs. Governor’s face was far from pleasant.Harden scoffed, adjusting his suit.“With all due respect, Mrs. Governor, since my family is here, please do well to explain why I should be accused in such a manner,” he said, smiling at her.“My wife is angry about our current situation, and during the investigation, your name has come up frequently. She might have misunderstood something,” the governor said calmly.Mrs. McCall scoffed.“Well, I wouldn’t be surprised if it turns out to be true. After all, he’s the reason his father committed suicide,” she said, making Harden scoff even harder.Without a word, he stood up and left. Camila immediately rose from her seat as well.“Forgive our abrupt departure, Your Excellency,” she said before rushing after Harden.“Please, let’s eat, sir,” Mrs. Governor urged. “I understand how you feel, and right now, I feel the same way. He has hidden
Hazel frowned at the gift box in front of her. The last time she heard of Kayla, she was with an actor in Hollywood, and her mother had been sentenced to jail for the murder of Alex’s mother. She looked at the butler before nodding at him.“Open it,” she said.The butler nodded and began to open the box. Inside, he found a beautifully crafted old Italian-designed vase. Hazel’s frown deepened. The butler gently placed it on the table before taking out a letter from the box.“There’s a letter, madam,” he said.Hazel took the letter, unfolded it, and began reading.“Hey Alex,It’s been a while. I’m doing fine here. Martinez is taking good care of me. I hope Hazel is doing well too. I know she will never forgive me for the past.The vase you’ve been asking about since childhood—the one my mother told the maid to throw away, calling it old and disgusting—the one with your mother’s name on it…I know you might have forgotten about it. After my mother ordered the maid to discard or break it,
The two people became confused about what to do as Hazel kept crying in pain. Immediately, Grace grabbed the mansion phone to call Doctor Frank while Alex carried Hazel, rushing out of the mansion. At that moment, Hazel burst out laughing.“I got you,” she said, making Alex frown even more.“It’s a prank, baby. I’m fine. I just wanted to see how worried you’d be,” she said, laughing, but Alex didn’t find it funny. Grace held her chest and sighed in relief.“It’s funny to you? You…”“Babe, come on. It’s a prank. I’m perfectly fine, my love. Don’t frown at me like that, Alex,” she said, smiling, but Alex didn’t respond. Instead, he dropped her down and walked back into the mansion.“Madam, it’s not as funny as you think it is. We were…”“Come on, Grace, you both are unbelievable. I said it’s a prank,” she said, walking into the mansion.“Alex, baby. My heartbeat. My love,” she called out, but Alex didn’t respond.She walked into his study and saw him sitting silently on his couch.“I wa
Hazel looked at Dr. Frank with her eyes wide open as he kept rubbing her stomach until he officially confirmed he could hear two heartbeats.“Congratulations once again, Mrs. McCollum,” he said, helping Hazel up.“So, what is it, Frank? Is the baby healthy? You said two heartbeats—am I having twins?” she asked anxiously.Dr. Frank nodded, and Hazel teared up, covering her mouth with her hands.“Twins? Is it a boy and a girl, two girls, or two boys?” she asked, her excitement evident.Dr. Frank chuckled at her enthusiasm. “Well, it’s a boy and a girl.”Hazel gasped and covered her mouth again in excitement. “Please don’t say anything to Alex. I want to surprise him with it,” she said.Dr. Frank nodded. “Of course, ma’am. Congratulations once again.”He helped Hazel walk back to his office, where Grace and the guards were waiting.At the General’s villa, Gloria sat, looking around. The luxurious, old-money-style villa made her wonder who had invited her over.“Please come with me, ma’am
The sunshine streamed brightly through the curtains in the spacious bedroom, casting its warm rays on Hazel as she slept. Her elegant facial features twitched slightly under the light before her long lashes fluttered. Finally, she opened her eyes. Her luscious lips parted as she slowly came back to reality.Hazel yawned deeply, then sat up.“Good morning, madam,” a familiar voice greeted her, prompting Hazel to frown as she turned toward the figure.“Grace?” she exclaimed in surprise.Grace stood in her maid’s uniform, bowing her head respectfully.“Give me a hug, Grace. I’ve missed you so much,” Hazel said, her eyes welling up with tears. Without hesitation, Grace stepped forward and embraced her.“Please don’t cry, madam,” Grace said gently, rubbing Hazel’s back. “I wouldn’t know what to say to the boss if he walked in and saw you like this,” she added anxiously.“Don’t mind me; this pregnancy makes me so emotional,” Hazel said, wiping her tears. “It’s been months, Grace. How are yo
The doors to the dining room opened, and three men in black suits entered silently, their imposing presence casting a shadow over the room. Alex smirked, his tone ice-cold. “I mean, Mr. Lark, that your time has run out.” The assistant paled, his hands trembling as the men in black closed in. *Outside the Villa* A convoy of cars pulled up near the entrance to the McCollum estate. The general, sitting stiffly in the backseat of his car, glanced at his assistant. “I don’t think it’s wise to approach the villa uninvited,” the general said, his voice calm but firm. “Shall I write to Mrs. McCollum, then? Ask about her health and that of your great-grandchild?” the assistant offered. The general nodded, his lips curving into a rare smile. “Yes, do that. And… one more thing. Have you found her mother?” “Yes, sir,” the assistant replied. “She’s currently in the city.” “Invite her to the villa,” the general said, his expression unreadable. The assistant hesitated. “Are you sure, sir?
Simon immediately followed Alex’s instructions. As expected, Alex approved of the arrangements. The drive back to the villa was dead silent. Hazel held Alex’s hand tightly, watching him carefully for any unusual signs that might necessitate returning to the hospital. “When are the workers in the mansion coming back?” she asked, breaking the silence and earning a small smile from Alex. “They’re already back. I just want us to stay at the villa until you give birth,” Alex replied, his tone calm. Hazel sighed. “It’s lonely in the villa. At least in the mansion, the maids keep me company when you’re away.” Alex nodded thoughtfully. “I don’t trust them with you. They might accept money to hurt you. Let’s stay here until our child is born,” he said, lifting her hand to his lips and planting a gentle kiss. “And the scan?” Alex asked, watching Hazel closely. “You remember?” Hazel responded with a smile. “Of course. I dare not forget anything about you,” he said, making Hazel blush. “I