I walked in the living room. Uno looked up at me, and sighed. "I came to apologise again for the other.” He ran a hand through his hair. "I just think you are making a big mistake by getting back to him," he said. "Alena, you do realize that you deserve better, right?"
I fought the urge to roll my eyes. "I thought you came to apologise." I sighed. "Listen, I already know what you think, and like I said, you don't need to worry,” I said honestly.
"Well I think there's something to worry about.” He took a step closer to me but I took one back.
"How can I forget and make things better with him if you keep reminding me of the past?” I glared at him.
"Well, you shouldn't forget because it could happen again." He took a step closer, and I took one back again. "I'm not saying this because I hate him. I just want the best for you".
"And he will give
I walked in the building. People greeted me as I walked straight to the elevator. Nothing has changed since the last time. I walked in the elevator and sighed before pressing the button. When it stopped, I walked out and made my way to his office.“Someone said cheerfully,” I chuckled and turned around. Edmund's assistantant pulled me into a quick hug and I smiled."It's been a while." I smiled and he nodded. "How is J?" I asked and he blushed lightly. "You're blushing. Looks like everything is good.” I smirked."Stop it, Mrs Cardinal." He smiled raising an eyebrow. "Are you here to see the Boss?" he asked.I rolled my eyes. "No. I'm here for grocery Shopping.” I smirked and he rolled his eyes."Boss is in his office. Yes, he is alone. And yes, he is not busy,” he said.I smiled and thanked him before walking to the office. I knocked and wallked in. He looked at me as I closed the door
"I can't believe Rio is getting married today,” Penelope yelled dramatically. "And you are married and pregnant!” she said pointing a finger at me. "And I broke up with Carl yesterday,” she said sitting down. "Why did I do that?" she asked me dramatically."Don't be such a drama queen," Rio smiled as Andi was doing his makeup."Shut the fuck up,” Penelope snapped again. "You're getting married. So shut up,” she pouted. "Why did I break up with Carl?""Oh my God, stop!' I laughed. "It's a happy day,” I smiled, and she glared at me. "By the way, will Uno be here?" I asked and she nodded."Yes. He said he would come. But you never know with him." Penelope sighed.I haven't seen Uno in a year. After he kissed me, we talked once on the phone and then it looked like he was avoiding me. For a whole year. He wasn't even there at my
"Where are you going?" Edmund asked as I walked to this desk."I told you I was going shopping for the baby with Penelope,” I said walking in front of him as he pulled me on his lap. He looked at my feet and I rolled my eyes."I’m wearing flats,” I said and he looked at me smiling in satisfaction. "Don't give me this look. It's only because we will be walking a lot,” I snapped and he smiled raising an eyebrow."Why so grumpy today?". He asked, kissing the base of my neck."I'm not grumpy. I’m just saying". I frowned.He chuckled. "Stop laughing at me. Seriously it's your fault. You put little you inside of me. So don't you dare laugh,” I snapped glaring at him and he chuckled even more. I groaned and went to get but he grabbed me pulling me back."Okay, I'm sorry.” He smiled but I didn't and
"So, are you telling Edmund about Irina?" Penelope asked as I parked the car in front of the restaurant.I nodded. "I think so,” I said, sighing.We got out of the car and walked to the entrance when I saw that Edmund's man was still in the car. I stopped and he looked at me with a confused face as he got out of the door."Is there something you need, Ma'am?". he asked walking up to me."Yes. Why are you staying in the car?" I asked."Well, I have a clear view inside from the car, Ma'am,” he said looking hesitant."Come eat with us,” I said and he was about to protest but I stopped him. "You have been walking for hours too. I know you must be hungry. Come on,” I offered turning back around."Ma'am, I don't think the boss will. . .” I cut him off."I am not leaving you the choice.” I smiled. "Now come on," I said and he foll
"Seriously, I feel huge,” I said which made Edmund chuckled while fixing his tie. "Huge and very pregnant,” I added."Just wait a couple of days and he'll be out.” He smiled kissing my belly.I nodded and sighed."I’m scared.” I sighed and he looked at me worried."Why?" He asked softly looking into my eyes.I shrugged. "I don't know. I have been feeling like this for quite some time,” I said, lowering my gaze. "I don't know,” I sighed again. "It's just weird.”"You shouldn't be." He smiled kissing my cheek. "I’ll be there.” He kissed my neck again. "And your parents too.” He said and I nodded."I know,” I replied softly. But the uneasiness was still there."I had another doctor to take care of your delivery,” he said and I looked at h
My eyes opened as I heard loud noises. I hissed and tried to sit up, but I couldn't. I started crying again when the door opened with a bang."Alena,” I heard Edmund's deep voice as he walked up to me. He took me in his arms. "Love. . .” he said softly putting his hand on my stomach then tensed."She took our baby, Edmund. Irina took our son,” I said weakly crying. "She said she was going at the airport. And I don't know how long I have been out,” I cried as his eyes darkened. "Please you have to go.”"Carlo!” Edmund yelled, and Carlo and Rio walked, followed by other men."You have to go.” I cried. "Bring him back, please. . .""Take her to the hospital,” Edmund said, looking at his friend. "Please take care of her. She means everything to me,” he said, and Carlo nodded. "I’ll bring him back, Love," he whi
"What did he say? Where is he now?" I asked as Carlo just smiled."He is on his way, Ma'am,” he answered at the same time when I laid Iñigo down."Did something happen?" I asked. He shook his head. I looked at him raising my eyebrows."Stop stressing yourself, Ma'am. Boss will take care of everything. He can handle anything and anyone. Just relax, Ma'am," he said smiling.I shook my head, I'm not convince.I can't relax.Carlo looks weird. What did Edmund tell him? After about thirty minutes, Edmund walked through the door. He gave a nod at Carlo."Okay. I’ll leave you and Boss alone,” he said rolling his eyes. "See you later, Boss." He sang walking to the door.I smiled slightly, and waved at Carlo. He walked out and closed the door. I looked at my husband to see him already looking at me."What hap
I was back home since yesterday and I still can't help but think about Irina. Edmund didn't want to tell me anything. What is it that he’s hiding? Did he hurt her badly?My heartbeat raced at that thought. Oh, my God. . .I shook my head and erase that thought.I sighed and put Iñigo in his crib. I stood there, staring at him before feeling arms being wrapped around me."I have something to take care of,” Edmund whispered. "1'll be back in a few hours,” he added.I turned to look at him, took his hand and walked out of the room. "It's Sunday. Are you going to work?" I asked drawing my eyebrows together.He shook his head. "It's not for the company, Love," he replied."Then what?" I asked back.He looked at me blankly. "Can we talk later?" he said trying to walk past me. "I have to go now. I love you. Drink yo
Edmund was in the WalMart for a few minutes, and I still can't find the name brand Pads for Irina.He gave up looking when he walked out. He had a pit in his stomach and felt very nervous at that point, why? He had no idea.He began driving home when he became restless an unsettling feeling riled up inside him, making him drive home faster than ever.Something was wrong with Irina. He thought to himself as he ran into the house."Irina?" Edmund screamed but no voice came answering back.He bolted to the bathroom she was in last, and found a note on the floor.After reading it her heart swelled then after realization hit him. It bursted and broke into a trillions of pieces.Irina was being abused by her own family. She was trying to kill herself because she thought her pain would be end.
"You mind if I sit here?" Iñigo came and sat beside Ana."Sure, you can sit there.""Whats your name beautiful?" He asked, making Ana blush a little. She haven't done that in a while."Its Ana. I'm here for my friend, she invited me. Whats yours?" Ana watched as he licked his lips before speaking."Iñigo." "He said smiling a little showing his dimples that An just now noticing; which are making him even more sexy.He grabbed her hand. "Lets go dance."Ana followed him.She started moving her hips to the beat of the song playing. He placed one hand on her hip. "Get right, Ana! Get right!" She heard her friend Jessy yell from where ever she was."You wanna come to my place, Ana?" Iñigo whispered in her ear sending chills down my back."Yeah, sure." She nodded."Use protection!" Jessy ass yelled as they both Ana and Iñigo made their way out the club.They walked up to this shiny black range rover. Iñigo opened the door letting Ana in, then jogged over to his side. "Do you mind?" He aske
The sound of the alarm clock woke Atasha out of her sleep, shielding her eyes from the light that was coming through the window she made her way to the bathroom where she splashed some water on her face.She was shocked when she took in her appearance in the mirror,she was still in her dress but more shocked when she realised she was actually in her room, and not remembering getting here on her own, She face palmed herself as she realized maybe Iverson or his driver had brought her in, as she vividly remembered falling asleep due to the slow music the driver had been playing.After few minutes of feeling embarrassed, she decided to take her bath and screamed out loud when she realized that she was late for work.After rushing, and cursing, and shouting, and dropping, and throwing things Atasha was finally ready and out of the house. She waved for the taxi approaching and quickly buttoned up her jack cause of the cold.When the taxi stopped in front of her, she hurriedly got into it, a
When the car stopped indicating that they had arrived Atasha exhaled for the tenth time since she had been in the car with Iverson who never bothered to have a conversion with her even when he got off the phone five minutes ago.Atasha's door was pulled open by the man who apparently was the driver. She muttered a little thank you to him and stepped out of the car, that was when she realized that the sun had gone down but it wasn't completely dark yet. They had stopped in front of a restaurant it had an Italian name so Atasha didn't bother reading it.Iverson came and took Atasha's arms in his, which made Atasha hold her breathe, not because he took her unaware whatsoever but because she couldn't believe the mighty Iverson Cardinal knight whom she had only heard about in the news, or seen his pictures on magazines was asking her to marry him, actually he never asked but the thought of this man being her husband was worth holding her breath for."Shall we? Annd please smile," Iverson s
Atasha was surprised, confused and startled at the same time. She was trying to make sense out of the words that where coming out of his mouth.Marriage? Atasha had no plans of getting married not now maybe next year and when she does, she was planing on getting married to the love of her life, to a man that loved her and cherished her, she wants to have a happy home, a home full of love and happiness like her late parents.She had always admired how her parents loved each other to the extent that they died together, that was the kind of marriage she wanted to be in, a contract marriage had never been on Astaha's plans hell no if he hadn't mentioned it she wouldn't have imagined it ever till the day she died.She never wanted to be in a contract marriage besides she had read books about them and the marriage was never a pleasant one to be in, no love nothing, the thought of it was horrible more especially, she didn't even know the man.Why her? Was the next question that came to her m
The noise of pages turning was the only sound heard in that room until there was a sigh. It was a sigh of tiredness that had left his lips, unable to take in the situation."So there is no other way to get the property?" Iverson asked, looking at the lawyer with a cold expression. The lawyer smiled nervously glancing at the person sitting beside the cold man."No," He replied meekly not wanting to upset him because he was very well capable of destroying him."Read that clause again." He ordered leaning back on his chair and staring at him intensely. The lawyer fumbled through the pages before getting to that clause and reading it out loudly."Transfer my entire property to my youngest son, Iverson Cardinal which includes 4 mansions, 3 farmhouses, 50% share from my company, and the neighbouring land, but only after it is made sure that he has a son or daughter of his own. If at all he remains single when he turns tweny-seven, all of my property must be transferred to a trust." He compl
After Edmund was down beating the guy to pulp I pulled him off to the library."Where are we going?" He asked as I tug on his arm.I don't answer but keep trudging along pain searing through every vein."God, Irina. What happened? Why the hell are you wearing shorts?" Edmund asked and I stop in my tracks, tears already brimming my eyes."Fuck! I'm sorry, I didn't mean it to-" he noticed I'm crying, so he pulled me into a hug. I hugged him back knowing my plan is working."I-I'm sc-scared. I-I don't wa-want t-to live l-like this any-anymore!" I yelled to him gripping onto his shirt for balance."It's okoy. You can live with me in our house, it'll be alright. Nothing will happen to you, I'll make sure of it," he assured, and that makes me rethink my plan.He doesn't matter, no-one does, do it a voice says, and I listen to it. "Take me to your house please?" I said, wiping my tears, and letting go of his shirt."I will." He smiled, and leads me to his car.**A few weeks passed and I gre
This was ultimately the worst beating I've ever had, it was the best one I've ever had.My dad jumped on my stomach, he's about 250 pounds, what do you think happened to me? You guessed it, I heard and felt cracking in three different places, I'm sure he broke my ribs.Prima had a small knife in her hands as she turned me over and sliced into my back, it was painful even though the cuts were shallow.She decided to slash at my arms and legs also drawing blood from almost every inch of my body.After kicking and punching me several times they went up into my room and took out all my pants replacing them with shorts and replacing all my sweaters with t-shirts.It was going to be horrible at school tomorrow, but I deserve it, anything they their at me is because I deserve it, and they let me know that. It's been carved into my brain the first time they hit me.People were going to stare and ask if I'm okay, I don't need their pity and I'll tell them that.I'm so beaten and worn out that
"How would you even put this on?" I asked Edmund, holding up two pieces of fabric that would barely cover any part of my body.He laughed, and puts the bikini back on the shelf, walking over to another he pulls out another one that looks."How about this one?" he asked as i look at it I become more infatuated with it.It's yellow and simple, it almost looks like a pair underwear and a bra."Let me try it on," I said, walking over to the dressing rooms."Can I help?" Edmund asked seductively and I blush deeply."N-no. . ." I stutter out as I walk into one of the rooms.Okay, I would've loved for him to help me, I think I'm falling for his charms! I can't though, he's the campus bad boy, my father would be more than furious and try to kill him, though I wouldn't be surprised. I just can't fall for him. It's so annoying how safe I feel in his arms or how our hands mold perfectly together, I can't take it, I just know I'll be falling for him soon. Why must I love so easily.I don't even k