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Love, lies and, secrets 47. A chat in the kitchen (1)
ANNAI didn't even realise it when I let out a frustrated sigh as soon as I tilted my head and saw Alejandro coming into the kitchen.I quickly rinse off my hands, wanting to leave so that it doesn't get the opportunity to speak to me and so that I wouldn't have to deal with him but, he was quick to stop me just when I was about to leave. "What do you want from me now, Alejandro?" I asked, folding my arms across my chest."I'm going, to be honest with you, Anna, I'm very surprised you know," he said suddenly and I frowned slightly, wondering what he was going on about. "You're surprised? Care to tell me what exactly is making you surprised?" I asked."Can you not guess why I would be surprised concerning anything that relates to you? Well if you can't guess, the reason behind my surprise is because I wasn't expecting you to agree to work with me and also live in the same space with me," he replied and I scoffed."So what exactly am I supposed to do with this information? What is it
Love, lies and, secrets 48. A chat in the kitchen (2)
ANNA I was trying hard not to feel frustrated but I couldn't help but be frustrated by the fact that he was doing something like this to me and was saying things like this to me even after I tried so hard to stop thinking about him and get myself together again. I also couldn't help but wonder if he didn't feel any sort of guilt toward Alice because I was currently feeling so guilty that I was in this position with him but he seemed to be very nonchalant about it. "For goodness sake Alejandro, you are a married man. You really shouldn't be here saying things like this to me especially when you're married to someone else already," I said to him, hoping that you would realise that he was a married man and that doing something like this to my sister was very unfair on his part."You're making it seem like I just got married yesterday Anna. I've been married for a while now but that didn't stop us from being together, did it? Why don't you just give yourself a chance to be happy by ac
Love, lies and, secrets 49. First day
ANNAI could barely get any sleep. I tossed and turned on the bed restlessly, trying hard to find sleep but I couldn't get any because my eyes didn't feel tired and my mind was too heavy for me to get any sleep at all. I recalled my conversation with Alice a few days ago after she had seen Alejandro and I together and it dawned on me again that Alice completely trusted me, especially since she immediately believed what I said without even bothering to ask me any questions at all. I honestly felt like I didn't deserve to have a sister like her and nothing I did was helping my guilt go away. I tried shutting my eyes again hoping that I would be able to fall asleep but as soon as I did that, I was reminded of Alejandro's face again and I couldn't help but groan in frustration. I had to remind myself several times that I needed to get some sleep especially since I was resuming work tomorrow morning but the sleep just wasn't coming and it was making me feel very frustrated. I honestly
Love, lies and, secrets 50. Envy
ANNA "I sincerely hope you understand me and I hope that you treat me just like you would treat any other employee because that is what is going to make me feel very comfortable and happy at work," I said to Alejandro, hoping that he would get it. "I know I should be used to you by now but sometimes you just amaze me with the things that you do and say and I can't help but notice how very different we both are. If I were in your shoes, I would be more than grateful for the favours that I'm receiving and even though I agree that you don't want to be known for being Alejandro's sister-in-law, I still see no reason why you can't accept a ride to work," Alice said and I rolled my eyes at her. "Like you just said, Alice, you and I are not the same and we can't think the same," I replied."I respect the way you think, Anna," Alejandro said, wearing a proud smile on his face and I couldn't help but be uncomfortable with the look on his face. "I know it's weird that I'm insisting but I do
Love, lies and, secrets 51. At work
ALEJANDROI was deep in thought until I heard a clap in front of me and I immediately snapped out of my reverie, looking up at Mateo who had a concerned look on his face. "Is something going on, Sir l? I just asked you a question but you were completely spaced out. Is there a problem ?" he asked. "I...," I was about to respond but then I looked away from him and my eyes kept unconsciously looking towards where Anna was with people that I presume are her new friends. They were seated on the opposite side of the restaurant where Mateo and I were and I haven't been able to stop staring in her direction ever since I noticed that she was there. Anna returned about three weeks ago and she has also been working at the company for three weeks now and yet, she and I have barely had any conversations at all. I knew that she was avoiding me and even though I tried everything that I could to get her to talk to me, she made sure to avoid me as best as she could and I couldn't help but feel bit
Love, lies and, secrets 52. Surprise at work
ALEJANDRO "Surprise!" I heard a familiar voice squeal and I looked up with a surprised look on my face when I heard Alice's familiar voice. She had an excited look on her face and I couldn't help but smile as well since Alice had very contagious energy. "Well, it's a surprise babe. What brings you here?" I asked, getting up from my seat to meet her halfway and hugging her as soon as I did. "I came here to sneak up on Anna," she responded with a light giggle and as soon as I heard her mention Anna's name, my heart skipped a beat. I'm just suddenly reminded of the situation I was in with Anna and how Anna had been torturing me by avoiding me and making things between us very awkward. As much as Anna tried to hide it, I could tell that she was fighting hard to avoid me and the more she ran away from me, the more I realised that she felt the same way that I felt but was only scared of admitting her feelings for me and allowed things between us to just work out. "I can understand tha
Love, lies and, secrets 53. Disturbed
ALICEI was currently at an art gallery with my best friend, Summer Hathaway. Summer and I have been best friends since I could remember and she was the only person that I could confide in whenever anything was bothering me. The reason I decided to visit an art gallery with her was that I needed to talk to her and I felt like she was the only person that could make me say the things that I felt on the inside. "I don't know if I'm wrong, but I'm starting to feel like something weird is going on with you and you're not looking like the Alice that I know. Is there a problem or am I mistaken?" Summer asked, and I'm glad that she did because I wouldn't have had the courage to speak up first if she hadn't asked me. I have been quite bothered about a lot of things in the last few weeks and I haven't been able to act like my usual self because of how stressed out and how upset I've been. Usually, I enjoyed being around art and I loved interpreting artworks according to how I perceived them
Love, lies and, secrets 54. Relieved
ALICE "I don't know what to tell you right now but you do realise that's a very bold accusation, right? If it turns out that you're wrong, this accusation could lead to a misunderstanding between both of you, you know that right?" she asked. "I know that Summer but it's just how I feel and I can't help it. I'm starting to feel alone in my own home because my husband doesn't do anything with me anymore. He barely ever touches me or makes out with me anymore and whenever I try to talk, he uses work as an excuse not to talk to me. He just nods his head to whatever I say and I just have a very strong feeling that he's no longer excited to be around me and that I bore him," I told her honestly as tears started to stream down my face. I honestly hated the way I was feeling right now because it was so frustrating. The fact that I could end up losing Alejandro, who I considered my world and the most important thing in my life, scared me to no end and I was feeling so frustrated, confused a
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Love, lies and, secrets Epilogue
TWO YEARS LATERALICEI have never for once imagined getting married to Kelvin before being in a relationship with him. He has always been my friend, someone who I cherished and was grateful to have by my side. Kelvin is that friend that came to my rescue when I didn’t expect him to. After Anna died, I took Fiona as my own and began to nurture her.She looked just like my sister. Those eyes of hers were like eyes and each time I looked into her eyes, I am reminded of Anna. I have completely forgiven Anna in my heart and I will be raising Fiona as if she is my own.Fiona is indeed mine because a child or my sister is mine too. Today is my wedding day. Funny right? Yes, it is my wedding day. Something I never expected and I’m getting married to Kelvin. I did not hope to find love in anyone after my last situation and I decided to focus on myself and raise Fiona in the best possible way ever but then Kelvin happened.How it happened, I do not know but I found myself thinking of him and
Love, lies and, secrets 131. The end is just the beginning
ALICE "I am so sorry Alice. It's all my fault," my mother cried and I had to pull her back from the hug."It's none of your fault, mother. You did nothing," I told her, wiping the tears in her eyes but she shook her head."It's my fault. I caused all of this. I should have been a better mother. I should have seen the signs and known when things were wrong. I was just being stupid letting them fool me and allowing them to act like some married couple and hurting you more than ever. I'm so sorry Alice," she spoke at length with tears in her eyes and her voice croaky.“It’s not your fault, mother. If we all begin to take blame, then we all have our faults according to Anna. The truth is, maybe this was meant to do from the start. Maybe I should have never gotten married to Al. Maybe I should have never fallen for him but then I did and that’s it. It’s all fine.”I let out a small sigh. “It was difficult for my mother. Maybe I took the punishment too seriously…”I said that in regards to
Love, lies and, secrets 130. A new start
ALICE I used to hear a saying all the time that sometimes when something feels like the end, it can sometimes just be the beginning of a new start for you and all you need to do is just be ready to embrace whatever is coming to hit you. After the emotional roller coaster that I have to go through and after reaching my goal of getting back at Anna and Alejandro for everything that they did to me, I couldn't help but feel kind of empty on the inside but I was trying my best to remain hopeful and positive because I felt like I still had a lot of things that I could end up doing. Anna ended up in a psychiatric hospital where she is being looked after and as for Alejandro, I was successfully able to divorce him and since he didn't sign a prenup with me, I was compensated with half of his properties and I still had the company in my name because I refuse to give it back to him.Alejandro has been trying to get across to me for a really long time now but I refused to grant me any sort of
Love, lies and, secrets 129. Defensive
ALICE "As for you Alejandro, you are a sick and disgusting bastard not just for lying to me but for putting me in this condition and without considering the fact that I'm here because of you, you did so many horrible things that even led you to losing so much. You are a disgusting piece of shit and I hope you rot in hell," she hissed at him, with an upset look on her face. She grabbed the nearest chair in front of her and threw it toward Alejandro and the way she was acting was so creepy and crazy at the same time. I was honestly quite amused that I was successfully able to drive her crazy and make her seem crazy but I kind of felt bad for her that she was this way when she had so much potential but anytime I remember everything that she did to me, I end up being happy about my actions and laughing at her for finding herself in this situation. "I'm going to advise you to remember the condition that you're in and get a hold of yourself because I'm definitely not in the mood to deal
Love, lies and, secrets 128. It’s mine
ALICE"I honestly don't care about whatever it is that you just said right now because as far as I'm concerned, this company is mine and there is nothing that you can say or do to take it away from me no matter how hard you try," he said in a stern and confident manner and I laughed. "Are you trying to prove to yourself that you're not a good listener or what? What other proof do you need to realise that this is no longer yours anymore because it's now in my name and the official document says it all?" I retorted, finding his confidence quite amusing. I had every intention of playing with his emotions and making him feel frustrated for every time that he made me feel less of myself and for making me feel like I wasn't good enough because of his habit of being unfaithful. Alejandro glanced at Freya. "How could you have done something like this to me even after I trusted you so much? So your only objective for approaching me was to just set up a trap for me and watch me fall into it?
Love, lies and, secrets 127. Fishy
ALEJANDROThe minute I heard Anderson mention something about what I did to Alice, I couldn't help but question if he already knew about the situation that was between Alice, Anna and myself and I couldn't help but also question what he knew and how he found out. I was starting to wonder if the relationship between Anna and I wasn't as discreet as I told you I was because even Freya mentioned something earlier and it kind of bothered me. "It is exactly what I just said and you can freely take it however you want to," he answered."The both of you hurt Alice and you expect her to want to see you both happy? Why would she? And you think the papers are forged? Do you not recognize your own signature again or you need someone to confirm that you indeed signed those papers?" he asked."You need to be more direct with whatever you're trying to say because I don't understand what you're trying to say," I demanded. I couldn't understand what he was going on concerning Alice not being happy
Love, lies and, secrets 126. The truth hurts
ANNAThe fact that Alejandro just stood there and kept listening to all the nonsense that this stupid girl was saying to me without defending me or telling her to shut her damn mouth up was very upsetting to me and I found it very disrespectful that he didn't even have the balls to just stop this. The only thing that I could think of was that he probably told her everything that happened between us because absolutely nobody knows the whole story and judging by the way she's talking, it seemed as though she knows quite a lot and Alejandro telling her everything was definitely the only way she could have known all this. I hated him for saying things about us to a total stranger that didn't even understand the basis of our relationship and I also hated her for having the audacity to say all this nonsense to my face when she doesn't even know the whole story or understand my relationship with Alejandro. "You have absolutely no right to talk to me however you please I'm going to have to
Love, lies and, secrets 125. Caught
ALEJANDROI had no intention of going to work today but I got a call from my secretary that a woman was waiting for me and I asked for her description only for the description to match Freya's. I was confused as to why she would show up in my office without informing me first because it's unusual for her to just go there without telling me and I couldn't help but wonder what she wanted by going there.Since I already told Anna that I was going to spend the day at home, I had to quickly lie to her that something came up and I had an important job to finish up so that she wouldn't find it weird that I suddenly had to leave the house. Thankfully, she didn’t ask what it was that I was going to do and I was able to leave without getting questioned unnecessarily.I called Freya on my way to the office because I needed to know why she went there with her telling me first but she simply told me to show up first and I would talk when I arrived.When I arrived at the office, I saw her standing
Love, lies and, secrets 124. It’s about to go down
ANNAFROM ALEJANDRO: Come to my office. I want to see you. I have something to discuss with you in person. I was really surprised to see this text message from Alejandro because he just left the house not too long ago and I didn't understand why he couldn't tell me what he needed to tell me while he was around. He also knows that I've been trying to avoid coming to his office because of my pregnancy. I don't want people to ask me questions on who the father of my baby is and he and I agreed that I wasn't going to show up at the office until I gave birth. I tiredly made the decision to get changed, take a bath and head to the office even though I haven't a clue why I needed to go there. I didn't feel the need to take a driver so I drove myself to his office while thinking of what he could possibly want to say to me and why he made emphasis on my presence being important. I arrived shortly and got out of the car. I made my way to the company building and thankfully, I was allowed i
