AdelineI stood close to the window as I took in the morning mist and the strong smell of coffee and vanilla that filled my office. My office was at the top of my building, and I took in the view before me. I had the best one on the entire floor. My legs were still a bit sore from yesterday. Wearing heels around the hall for hours was a hassle.I tried not to think about what happened with him last night. I didn't expect them to show up at the party last night. Who would have thought he was interested in jewelry. I had a lot of deals at the opening, and a lot of people offered collaborations with me, a ton of good brands. And I couldn’t be more excited. At least I know I will be fine until the end of the year before I reveal another rare gem.I heard a knock on the door before the door was pushed open, and Bea, my assistant, walked in with a box in her hands."Sorry for being late," She replied as she placed the box on the table."What kept you? Traffic?" I asked as I turned ar
XANDER'S POVI watched as she walked away from us. My hands still gripped Sasha's hands as I felt a part of me walk away with her.Sasha pulled at my clothes, and I felt a surge of irritation at her, as she made me lose the opportunity to speak to her.I grabbed her gently to the parking lot where one of my cars was parked, and my driver was waiting for us to come. "Why don't you go home to rest? It has been a stressful day, and you said you don’t like this year's review," I said to her, and she refused. "Are you trying to send me away so you can find a way to go back to that whore? Why are you behaving this way? Why are you trying so hard to get her attention? You rejected her years ago, so why all the interest in her all of a sudden?" She pestered me with questions, and it felt more like a reality check than questions. Personally, I had no idea what was wrong with myself and why I was suddenly interested in Adeline. "I never said I wanted to go talk to her. She is probably g
Adeline I grabbed my coat from the hanger and dialed the driver's number to have him wait for me downstairs. Despite my reluctance, I had to go home to have dinner. My high heels echoed through the empty hall, and I stretched and got into the car. "Where are we going?" The driver asked when he saw my reflection in the mirror. "Take me to my father's house." I nodded in response. My father's house, not my home. From the day I left five years ago, I knew that no one in this home welcomed me. And now, my father called me to come home for dinner. I wonder how they will react to seeing their daughter after five years of absence. A few minutes later we arrived at the house. I asked the driver to go back first, I had my plan. Looking at the familiar house in front of me, I pulled my bag closer to myself and walked to the door. I rang the doorbell, and when it rang a second time, my father poked his head out. He pulled me into a hug, "Adeline, my daughter. I miss you so much, we
XANDER'S POVI wanted to see her. I lurked around the neighborhood as an excuse. It was already evening. I didn't want to make it obvious that I was already close by. I waited a good thirty minutes before I reversed the car, and I drove towards their house. My phone rang, and it was Sasha. I ignored the call, I had promised her I was going to make it to her today, I was on my way anyway. I arrived at the house and I parked my car in the driveway. The car that was driving her was no longer here. Perhaps she hasn't arrived?I rang the doorbell, and I waited for a reply, but I received nothing. I tried again for the second time, and her father came to the door."Hello, son," He said as he pulled me into a hug. "Hi father, i know it's late, but i had to come over, I can't go a day without seeing my A–sasha," I almost slipped, but he wasn't quick enough to catch. "Adeline, she came over to see us," He said, giving me a heads up; little did he know that I was truly here to se
ADELINE’S POV"Are you surprised to see me?" Matt asked, grinning as I got into the car. His smile was perfect and his eyes crinkled with amusement as I stared at him."Of course, I am! What are you doing here in town and how did you find me?" I asked, waiting for an explanation.“I missed the ball and I had to make it up to you. I wanted to take you to dinner immediately I landed in Manhattan but you weren’t at the Company and your secretary told me you’d be here. I was about to call you when I saw you.” He explained.“I remember telling you it wasn’t a big deal and you didn’t have to come.” I say even though I was happy to see him."What can I say," he started, "You left, and Washington became boring. And a little bird told me you turned Manhattan upside down with your unveiling. I had to come see it myself. You’re the talk of the town and your face is everywhere right now," he continued, his smile widening."Don’t flatter me," I said, smiling hard. "You left your company to come he
XANDER’S POVI watched whoever it was step out of the car while Adeline walked towards him.She seemed comfortable and relaxed, and the tall man, whose features I couldn’t clearly make out from a distance except that he was dressed to the nines, pecked her cheek with his hand on her waist.“Fuck,” I swore as I watched her giggle and enter his car, and he started to drive away.I rushed to my car, my mind racing with a thousand scenarios as I followed them, hoping they wouldn’t notice a car tailing them.Who was he? Did she remarry? Was he a boyfriend? I needed to know. My phone rang, jolting me. It was Sasha.Seeing her call seemed to get me back to my senses because it dawned on me that I was stalking my ex-wife, but I couldn’t stop even if I wanted to. I was so curious about finding out who she was with.I didn’t want to answer, but the ringing persisted, so I picked up and put her on speaker, my eyes still on the road.“Hello?” I said impatiently, trying my best to sound normal.“A
SASHA’S POV"I'll see you later, babe," Xander said, giving me a quick kiss before leaving the house.I watched him go, feeling a knot of anger in my stomach.Xander left right after Adeline, and it annoyed the fuck out of me. He tried to act like he wasn't in a hurry, but I could tell he was rushing after her and the fact that he showed up right after she arrived bothered me.I stood up, lost in thought, when I heard my dad's voice."Sasha, aren't you happy to see your sister doing so well? Finally, our family is complete again," he said.I flashed him a toothy grin and nodded. "Of course I am. I never imagined that bitc... Adeline would ever come back into our lives again," I said before storming off to my room.I couldn't stand having Adeline back. Her return felt like a terrible storm sweeping through my life, about to drown me.She was here to take what was mine, and I knew it. Worse, she had this smug confidence that got under my skin.At dinner, seeing Xander stare at her like
Xander’s POVI looked down at my phone, expecting to see Sasha’s name flash on the screen. Instead, it was Mom calling. “Mom?” I answered, puzzled.“Xander, where are you?” she said, her voice breathless. “Hurry home.”“What’s wrong?” I asked, but she had already hung up. I stepped on the accelerator and sped back home, wondering what was wrong.When I walked into the house, I saw my mom, Sasha, and Sasha’s parents all seated in the living room. I took a deep breath, more confused than ever.“You’re back,” my mom said, coming towards me. She gave me a kiss on the cheek, looking very happy.“Mom, what’s wrong? Is everything okay?” I asked, scanning their faces for any sign of trouble.“You’ve done well,” she said, leading me inside, but it only made me more confused.“Done well? What are you talking about?” I glanced at Sasha, who was smiling brightly.“Sit down,” Mom said, guiding me to the couch. Whatever was happening, I didn’t understand, but my mom looked so happy.“Mom…,” I said,