“Why did you do that?” Xavier didn't wait for Cheng to sit down in his office before attacking him, based on the NDA that he gave to Diana to sign without his permission.The look Cheng gave him made him know that he was either pretending, that he didn't know what he was talking about or if he was just trying to get under his nerves. But he wasn't in any mood to play with him right now, he's still pissed off about the fact that Diana didn't deny the fact that she was married.If anyone knew what he was thinking right now, clearly they would call him a fool for expecting her to explain herself to him when they meant nothing to each other.The annoying part of it all, is that he's the one who seemed like the love sick puppy ever since he met her.This wasn't supposed to happen, he has met tons of girls of different calibers, yet, it was her, Diana Ross, a married woman who gave him sleepless nights. This is really funny!“You clearly know what I'm talking about, Cheng. You didn't have t
Mother Catherine has a son?Marianna was shocked at that revelation, that she wasn't able to keep her eyes away from the young man, who was standing in front of her son.They didn't look familiar, he doesn't look like Catherine, and for the reason why Catherine has to keep this away from her, she was hurt because she was really close with the woman.She was forced to remember her very own child that she had abandoned at the orphanage, without anyone having any idea that her, Mrs. Marianna Ross, had a child outside of marriage, and had abandoned the child.But Mother Catherine didn't abandon hers, despite her work. She can clearly see the difference between the woman and her, she didn't feel good after hearing this news, that she suddenly didn't want to move further to see the woman.Despite her resistance, she could find herself looking at the fine young man, who looked rich and clearly, wasn't around from here. It curbed the curiosity, that Mother Catherine might have been hiding him
That night, Diana stayed over hours at work. She was trying hard to organize everything, that she was going to need while going over to Xavier’s place tomorrow.So, Jessica had gone home and it was just her taking a walk in the neighborhood.She wanted to clear her mind a bit, and that's why she oughted out to take a walk.She was in Jessica's neighborhood, almost near the apartment building, before she heard her phone ringing.The street was kind of lonely, and she wondered why because it's not even that late, and at some point while coming back she got scared, because this was the part where a stalker kidnaps someone off a lonely part.But she laughed it off, blaming it on too many Korean movies that she usually watches in her free time. Just as she was about to accept Jessica's call, someone's hand covered her mouth as she screamed but it got nowhere.Another pair of hands snatched her phone and handbag, as she struggled to get free from her kidnappers but they were wearing masks s
The moment the door was opened and Jessica saw Diana, she didn't hesitate to pull her into a hug. One that Diana desperately needed, because her mind was at war with itself.Despite the fact that she was kidnapped off the street while walking, she still took a walk home and that's more reason Jessica was convinced that Kelvin had done something to her. While it was Diana that kept her worried, by taking a walk home so that she could think clearly.But it didn't work. Kelvin's words were still running through her mind, and she was forced to look back at the good old times she shared between her and her husband. Although Kelvin, wasn't the type to apologize, it was very obvious that he had come to terms with his bad attitude towards her.This is what she has been praying for, and now that it happened. Now that Kelvin has taken a new life, Diana was conflicted at herself for talking to him in that manner, and giving him the hint that she was never coming back to him.She loved Kelvin, ri
Standing in front of Xavier's house, with her mouth wide open, Diana couldn't help but marvel at the sight of the building. Money is good!Despite the fact that she had woken up with a different approach this morning, after texting Kelvin about accepting this apology, he had offered for them to meet up this evening after work. It was a date between her and her husband, and she couldn't wait for the night to come.Now standing in front of Xavier's house, she became nervous. It was like the night they spent together just flashed in front of her eyes, and with Xavier constantly flirting with her at work, she's reminded of the fact that she's walking into his lair.Were they going to be alone?That's not something to be bothered about if you have someone you love, right?Her conscience attacked her, but it was nothing but the truth. She loved Kelvin, so whatever it was that she thinks she had for Xavier, no! They have nothing ongoing between each other, rather she was ashamed of herself f
Diana moved away from Xavier's warm body immediately, after calculating the cons and pros of being in his arms again, she recalled their night at his penthouse. This wasn't the same place that she had an affair with this gorgeous man standing infront of her.“M..mr.kings.”She stuttered, pushing some strands of her hair behind her ear, while clenching and unclenching her palms. She could feel Xavier's blue gaze on her, and she could tell that she saw disappointment swirl infront of his eyes.Disappointment that she didn't waste any time to move away from him, it's like she's totally avoiding him. But it's called for, she's here to work and not to find pleasure.“Xavier, I prefer that you call me Xavier.” Xavier said, without considering the fact that he's putting her in a difficult position. They weren't friends or anything to start using the first name basis.“I’m afraid i can't do that, Mr.Kings. I can't mix business with pleasure.” Diana blurted out instantly, and she could swear sh
“She’s the one, isn't she?” Jake approached Xavier later on in the evening, ever since whatever happened between him and Mrs.Ross downstairs, Xavier hasn't come out of his room, neither did he have lunch.Jake isn't stupid. At first, he had been waiting for him to call J&C to request for another Editor, but nothing happened. Xavier doesn't want to tell him but he has made his own conclusions.Xavier didn't act as if he was in his room where he had a book in his hand, pretending that he was reading. This is what he always does anytime that he's confused. The book was upside down, so how exactly was he reading that?“At the club..your one night stand was with her.” This time Jake wasn't asking, because he already knew the answer and him not talking or sending him out of his room gave him the answer he needed.She's married!Xavier slept with a married woman, as if that wasn't okay he chose her, a mediocre intern to be his editor for his story. Everyone has been wondering what was behind
“You look beautiful.”Jessica complimented Diana the moment she turned around, and did a little twirl in the red dinner gown that has split at her left thigh, with a black bag and red bump heels that accentuated her lovely look this night.She was ready for her date with Kelvin, and Diana was behaving like this was actually her first date with him. She loved her husband too dearly, to the point that it was easy for her to forget what he has done to her.The loss of her baby?It was Kelvin's fault, but looking at Diana now it was very obvious that she didn't remember that ugly day at the hospital anymore, which gave her no choice than to support her decision.“He's going to be here any minutes from now.” Diana said hurriedly, while rubbing a lip gloss on her lips, failing to see the concern on Jessica's face and all.“So, that means you will be leaving soon?” Jessica asked. If she remembered correctly, Diana had said something about Kelvin buying them a house here in the city, just to
It was late in the night when Kelvin parked his car outside the hotel Liliana was staying. He didn't know why he came here instead of going home, to play the dutiful husband to his wife that was keeping secrets from him.Maybe it has to do with the fact that Liliana said that it's urgent, or that he needed a distraction to hold in his anger just at the thought of Diana cheating on him.He stepped out of the car, without knowing that he kept his phone in the car because at that moment Diana's call came in but he didn't pick up.While he entered the elevator to Liliana's room, Diana had to stay awake waiting for him in the house, concern lacing her entire demeanor because she had no idea what was happening to him.At first, she had thought of calling his mother, but swept the idea to the carpet because as much as she and Kelvin had reconciled, his mother's hatred towards her was on another level. So, she waited for him to be back.After coming out of the elevator and pressing in the pas
It was six on the dot, and it was time to leave. After a stressful day having gone through the needed files about Xavier’s new story without any distractions like the first time, Diana could admit that he has grown up.She didn’t see him today, neither did his assistant come to check up on her. The only way she was convinced that she was being watched was through the CCTV camera in the sitting room.Xavier might not be here with her, but his presence was hardly unknown from the number of cameras in the sitting room, the hallway leading to the bathroom?The place was like a fortress , and not just anyone would come into the house, be it a burglar regardless of it being just Xavier that was living alone.As she was busy packing up to leave, her phone started to ring and when she saw who was calling she smiled.Jessica.“Hello, miss girl or would i say Mrs.” Jessica said, teasing her. It was obvious that she’s still trying hard to live around the fact that she wasn’t staying with her any
“I’m sorry but Anne isn’t in sound health, how about we schedule another photo shoot for her when she's…hello.” Mr. Black, her agency’s president, said over the phone while Anne looked at him saying nothing as her schedule for the day went downhill.She was here in the hospital because right after Xavier left her, after breaking up with her. She went straight into drugs and overdosed on it. Had it not been for her assistant, Mia who walked in to find her unconscious in her bedroom. Nobody would have known what would happen to her.But one thing was clear, it was all because of Xavier and right now, Mr. Black is controlling himself from being at it with Xavier’s agency, they were breaching a contract but it was very obvious to Anne that Xavier doesn’t care about any of it.He was down to pay for any damages but she doesn’t want to believe that it’s true, rather she was hopeful that he will come around, and come see her once he hears that she’s in the hospital.“Thanks Mr.Banks. I will
“Anne has been calling.” Jake told Xavier, who was busy watching Mrs. Ross work from the CCTV he implanted in the room. It was obvious that he didn't hear what he just said or that he didn't care, after all, Anne never really meant anything to him.“Yeah, she's a pain in the ass.” Xavier mumbled, not really giving Jake the full details of his sudden hostile actions towards his supposed girlfriend.For the past few days, Xavier has changed his passcodes, preventing Anne's access inside his house. Yesterday, Jake ran into her outside the gate, Xavier wasn't at home when she came and from the look on her face, it meant trouble.Jahe didn't know how to go about, pushing Xavier to tell him what transpired between him and the young lady, the last time he had forced him to do so, they had a huge rift between them. As much as he loved Anne and wanted her to always be happy, even if he's not the reason for the smile on her face, he's still working for Xavier and might lose his job.Jake's phon
“Are you sure that you don’t want me to drive you to work?” Kelvin asked again, suspecting that something was wrong with Diana not wanting him to drive her to her workplace.He was persisting to do that, on the other hand, Diana was doing everything possible for him not to know that she wasn’t actually going to work at the publishing company anymore.She didn’t know, but telling Kelvin about her working directly from Xavier’s house, a non-disclosure contract being signed about this very job, made her feel like she’s leaking out top secret information.He’s her husband, but she practically knew nothing about his family business, aside from the fact that the company is a tech company. So, yeah, she owes him no explanation, well as of now.He’s suspecting her like she’s hiding something from him, she could see it in his eyes. The doubt, but she didn’t know how to go about it that she wasn’t cheating on him, because that’s what the old Kelvin would be thinking right now.They had spent th
That same night*Liliana dropped her bag in her room, before taking the nylon that contained the stuff that she has bought from the convenience store inside her bathroom.She's been calling Kelvin for the past five days and he's not picking up, he's avoiding her. For someone who claims that he's in love with his wife, but spends his night in her bed. That was truly an absurd way of explaining his love for her.But that wasn't the reason why she's been calling him, although she missed him and his touch. She was still trying to live with the fact that Kelvin is not her man.Yet, she still find herself trying to find a place to his heart. She took the pregnancy test that was inside the bag after washing her hands and went into the toilet.She should have been scared.After all, if she's truly pregnant by the man who she thought is the father, she might be making a huge mistake by trying to be a homewrecker.But this was a blessing.Kelvin has always wanted a child, something that his wi
“You are leaving.”Jessica breathed out when she came back to see that Diana’s stuff had been packed. She’s leaving and the sad part is that she didn’t tell her that it was today. She didn't made mention of it this early morning.But instead of a frown, a smile covered her face. She wasn’t Diana’s husband, and she’s not going to play the role of an unsupportive friend.“Kelvin will be here any time soon, I had to use the opportunity of being at home today to do the necessary.” Diana said, turning to face Jessica, after she was done checking if there’s anything that was forgetting behind.She doesn’t want to burden her friend anymore, although Jessica wasn’t seeing her being here with her as a burden. But it wasn’t right that she was staying here as a married woman.If there’s anything that Diana has learned so far in her stay here, is to set boundaries especially towards this new start of her relationship with Kelvin. She has stayed with Jessica after running for her life from an obse
“We have been way over this, Linda. I don't know why you still insist on bothering yourself even after seeing for yourself that what you are asking for is impossible, I can't switch you to replace Diana, no, It's not even in my hands to do that.”James said, losing his tie as he walked into his office with Editor Linda following behind, he just came out of a tedious conference that gave him a headache and what he didn't need was anyone adding to it.But Linda clearly was asking him for the impossible, seriously how could she think that he would go back to Cheng and request that Diana be replaced with her, when she saw with her two eyes that Xavier had made his choice.“She isn't going to secure that deal for us, James. Can't you see that this is like sending a kid, who doesn't know how to swim to a pool?” Editor Linda pressured further for the impossible.He sighed, looking at her with annoyance. “How sure are you that she isn't going to succeed? Just because you look down on her does
The sound of her calls forwarding for the fifth time made Marianna's fist to clench tightly in anger, Kelvin was seriously getting on her nerves. It's been days, more than days since he has last come to the company.All his interest was on chasing around that barren wife of his, that her mind was urging her to do something if she doesn't want to lose her son. It's already a shame to her family and to the name of her husband that Diana couldn't do what any woman can do, reproduce.That's why there's Liliana, yet Kelvin leaves such a treasure for some dirty slump he picked from the streets. She doesn't have any problem with what he does with her, but what she won't take is Kelvin playing with the family business.Maybe she should have just let him pursue his career as a doctor, No! There will be no one to take up the work that his father has left behind. Her daughter, Naomi, was not good news. All her interest was on the money, constantly coming into her account and not how the money wa