SASHA’S POVXander was unusually quiet and grumpy. He barely said a word to me all morning. I tried to ignore it, but his mood was affecting mine. By the time afternoon rolled around, I felt like I was suffocating.I meet Xander’s mom who has been acting clingy since I came back from the hospital.“Is everything okay, Sasha?” she asked, her eyes full of concern.I forced a smile. “Yeah, everything’s fine. I think I should head home, though. My dad wants me back early tonight.”She nodded, still looking worried. “Alright, dear. Take care.”I left their house and texted my friends. It had been days since I had a proper drink or a smoke, and I was craving both. My friends were quick to respond, and we made plans to hit up a club we hadn’t been to in a while.By the time I got to the club, the music was already pumping. The bass was so loud I could feel it in my chest. The flashing lights made everything seem surreal. I pushed my way through the crowd, spotting them at the bar. They were
SASHA’S POVI returned from my morning run, breathing heavily and my face flushed from the exercise. I’ve been trying to fit the role of a perfect daughter in law; working out, learning about business and eating healthy to impress Xander’s mom. I hated waking up early and the morning air felt so cold since it was spring and I felt like passing out each time. I rounded the corner to the house when I saw Xander stepping out of the front door. He looked sharp in his suit, and I knew he was going to the company. I slowed down, catching his eye."Xander," I called out, wiping sweat from my brow.He turned and smiled, walking towards me. "Morning, Sasha." He leaned in and gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I blinked, taken aback. "What's going on? Why are you leaving so early?"He glanced at his watch, looking a bit guilty. "I'm sorry, Sasha. I have to go to the office. There's a lot to do.""But we were supposed to pick flowers today," I protested. "And the ring. Remember?"Xander sighe
SASHA’S POV The rumor wasn’t getting any better. In fact, it was growing like wildfire. Everyone and their mom was talking about Xander and Adeline and how good they looked together. Two powerful CEOs looking amazing. Their clip was everywhere on social media and I couldn’t relax. The worst part was when Ben, my henchman from Xander’s company, told me they had received tons of requests for Xander and Adeline to appear together. Even advertisement offers worth millions of dollars to feature both of them. I was fuming and nothing could calm me down. I needed to stay calm, I told myself. I couldn’t let Xander know I was aware of the offers since he didn’t mention it to me. I went down to the garden where I saw Xander’s mom, Mrs. Devon. She had been sending out invites for my engagement and was staying busy, trying to make sure everything was perfect. “Sasha!” she called, all smiles. I met her with a look of sorrow on my face. “Mrs. Devon,” I started, my voice trembling, “Are you
ADELINE’S POVI walked down the hallway, towards the elevator my high heels clicking furiously on the polished floor. My secretary, followed me keeping a comfortable distance, clutching a stack of files. I haven’t felt this furious in a while. "Reject every advertisement offer with Xander," I snapped, not bothering to look back at her. "Any show offer, anything that has Xander or his company on it.""Got it." She nodded, her voice tense.Nothing had prepared me for how viral the clip of us talking at the show had gone. The internet had exploded, our conversation dissected and re-edited into countless versions. My company website was getting so much traffic and everything I wore on the show was sold out. We were getting thousands of emails, and the media had dubbed us the "couple of the century." It was absurd, the world seemed convinced we were soulmates. .I got to the last floor entered my office and collapsed into my chair, my head pounding. The constant buzz of my phone and the
SASHA’S POVI sat in my room, staring at the wall. My makeup half done, brushes and palettes scattered across the vanity.I kept thinking about Adeline. It had been days since the news broke out that she caused my miscarriage, and since then, there had been nothing but silence from her. No rebuttal, no statement, no press conference. Just silence. It was like she didn’t even care.The public wasn't convinced she did it either. Instead, they rallied behind her. Online, comments defended her, fan edits praised her beauty, and people insisted that jealousy was the root of all the accusations. They pointed to her charity work, painting her as a saint and I was infuriated.I had to spend a lot of money, paying gossip companies to leave hate messages using bots and write articles about how she should quit the company.But none of it affected Adeline. Instead, it seemed to make her fan base stronger. They supported her strongly.My phone buzzed, and I put the brush down and went over and p
XANDER’S POVI stood in front of the mirror, staring at myself. My dark hair was neatly combed, and my suit was perfectly tailored. Today was the day. Today, I was getting engaged to Sasha. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. This was the right thing to do. I repeated those words in my head over and over again.“It’s what’s best for both of us.” I adjusted my tie and tried to smile. The reflection smiled back, but it didn’t reach my eyes. I knew that marrying Sasha made sense. Our families were both powerful, and this engagement would unite two of the biggest business conglomerates in the country. It was a union that everyone had been waiting for, especially my mother and also Sasha has been my girlfriend for so long.Speaking of my mother, I heard her voice outside the door. She knocked softly before entering.“Xander, are you ready?” she asked, her face lighting up with a smile as she walked in.“Yes, Mom. Just a bit nervous, I guess,” I admitted, turning to face her.
ADELINE’S POVI walked to my wardrobe, knowing exactly what I was looking for. My fingers grazed the many dresses hanging in a neat row until they landed on the one I hadn't had the chance to wear yet; the green Meshki dress.I pulled it out and held it up against my body, I could already imagine how it would look on me. The color would surely make my greenish-amber eyes pop and today was the perfect day to wear it.I slipped out of my pajamas and into the dress. The fabric hugged my curves perfectly, making me feel elegant and powerful. I still couldn't believe Sasha had the guts to send me an invitation to her engagement party. She wanted me there to relish and gloat in my pain, It was almost laughable, except it hurt too much to be funny. She wanted me there to gloat, to show off how she had 'won.' But today, I decided I would show her she made a big mistake spreading fake news about me.My outfit, hair and makeup looked great so I grabbed my car keys. I reminded myself how I
SASHA’S POVThe day had finally arrived. My engagement day. I could hardly believe it. I sat in the hotel room, feeling excited and nervous. The room was spacious, with a large window that let in the morning light.I sat facing the window looking out at the city, trying to calm my racing heart. I was so happy, I could hardly contain my joy, After all these years I was finally going to be Xander’s fiancée and it was going to be a private proposal, it was going to be a very public proposal."Good morning, Sasha!" The cheerful voice of Mia, the makeup artist, broke through my thoughts. She wheeled her cart of supplies into the room, her smile very bright."Good morning, Mia!" I replied, smiling back at her. "I'm so glad you're here.""Are you ready to become the most beautiful lady in this city?" she asked, her eyes sparkling with excitement.I laughed, feeling a blush rise to my cheeks. "I hope so!"Mia set to work, chatting happily as she applied foundation and blush. "So, tell me, how