Chapter 42Sienna;It was almost nighttime, and I still didn't understand what was going on. I was numb and unfeeling, and my head was filled with so many thoughts.Why do I have to be subjected to life like this? Why do I always have to be at the receiving end of every wrong thing happening? I let the tears fall down my cheeks again, but this time I was able to feel them. The deed had been done, I thought. But that didn't erase the fact that I was so fucking pissed as to how I was dealt with. According to Sasha, my mother's body had been taken care of--she got that information from my beloved father, who felt it wasn't necessary to inform 'the girl he licked from the streets and had been a nuisance to their life ever since.' It was all good though, but I didn't expect it to hurt this way. I didn't. I didn't do anything wrong. I straightened on the bench where I sat, tilting my head down the hall when a figure caught my eyes. I blinked, and then I immediately stood, apprehension
Adams; I couldn't sleep. I stayed awake all night, perched down by the door outside the room while I listened to her sobs all through the night. I felt terribly shitty and so fuckin sorry for what she was going through, and yea, I couldn't bring myself to go back into the room to console her, even as every inch of me craved to do so. I couldn't bring myself to go to bed either, as I knew I had a hand in messing things up this time again. I had barged into Doctor Robinson's office the other day, demanding an explanation for his actions. I must say, I admired his guts for going against our agreement. I and absolutely no use for him, and I was not about to let him roam free after that taunt. He still has a lot of explanations to do either ways as I was far from done with him. I glanced at my watch for the umpteenth time, heaving a sigh, as worry clouded me. It was 9am, past breakfast time, and she hadn't eaten. I stood, leaning on the door for a moment before I raised my hand to
Sienna;It's been two days since my mother's funeral. Two days since I decided I was done playing the guilty party. One thing was certain, I needed to find out exactly what and how I was being falsely accused of moving my mother to a different hospital. There was something strangely amiss about that."So what do you intend to do right now?" Sasha asked from the other line.I heaved a sigh, propping the phone closer to my ear, as I sat up the bed."The doctor is definitely hiding something, Sasha. We already came to that conclusion, but he found a way to thwart it." I sighed, recalling the very day Sasha and I had gone back to the hospital.We were so sure something was amiss on that very day, but somehow everything didn't make sense anymore."Yeah," She drawled, "I think I understand why Adams hid it from you. I mean, don't get me wrong. He owed you an explanation, but we both know how this news would have shattered you, especially when you just got her back.""True. And that is why I
Intense feelings Sienna; "What are you doing, Adams?" I whispered, as I moved away from him, my eyes wide open in shock. This wasn't the first time he was kissing me, but my heart still beat rapidly whenever he does it. This time though, I found myself moving backwards, trying to get away from him. It was futile, as I was already leaning on the door, while Adams huge frame shadowed me. I swallowed, refraining from staring up at him, "I..I need to.." Suddenly, the words failed me as I didn't know what or how to speak anymore. My throat went dry and all i could focus on was the way he had kissed me just now, and of course his hand which still rested on my waist. "You need to stop doing that Adams." "Doing what?" He asked, feigning curiosity. "You know what." I all but snapped, gesturing between us, "You need to stop...coming in my personal space. And stop kissing me." His close proximity wasn't helping matters and I knew I was mostly speaking to myself cause he would nev
Chapter 46: Lisa's POVMy fingers dialed at the number on the screen, one more time as I paced round the room in distress. What the fuck was going on? I definitely heard that bitch's voice from the other end of the line. What was she doing at the hospital? I shouldn't be paranoid, but I just couldn't help but think something was amiss, especially due to the fact that the stupid doctor is no longer picking up his cell phone.It rang for a few seconds, and I was already getting impatient, when I heard the phone ping."Hello?""Why the hell weren't you answering your damn phone!?" I yelled, obviously pissed."I'm really sorry, but I was trying to salvage the situation. I think ....""You think what?" I asked, as he suddenly paused, "Was she alone? Tell me she was alone, wasn't she?"With everything, I just hoped she hadn't been there with Adams. Did they found out something? Or did this mother fucker ratted himself out?"Yes, she was alone," He replied, "But i think they are onto me now
Chapter 47: Adam's POVAunt Rosa's voice rang in my head like a warning bell. “An heir, Adam. It is time you stopped wasting time and focused on what's more important. Raising a family. She is your wife, not a stranger. For the love of all that's holy, make it happen. I am not getting younger, and you know what is at stake here.”I had barely got a word in before she ended the call, leaving me with the weight of her words. Make it happen.That was few days back. Today, I sat back in my chair, fingers gripping the armrests as Sienna's guarded face flashed in my mind. I couldn't get over the way she always keeps me at arm's length. No matter what I tried, it was like she had sworn herself off anything to do with me unless it was completely necessary. How was I even begin to convince her that I wanted her to bear my children? She wouldn't make this easy. Hell, she barely acknowledged me unless she was left with no choice but to.But I couldn't let that stop me. Sienna had to be the
Sienna;I stepped out of the hospital, my heart pounding so loud I could feel it in my ears. Every shadow on the sidewalk seemed to shift, every passing car felt like it slowed enough to watch me. My grip on my bag tightened and I walked faster, hoping the suffocating paranoia would ease a little at least.“Hey, Sienna!”I flinched. My stomach twisted at the sound of my name. I turned, and to my relief, it was Kelvin. He jogged toward me, his face a mix of concern and urgency.I knew there was something more he wanted to say and if there was even a sliver of a chance to figure out the truth, I couldn't ignore. No way.The last time we met, I had confided in him regarding the footage as well as my concerns. Well, he claimed he had been wanting to check on me, ever since my mother's .... demise, and was lucky I had picked up his call on that Day.We spoke for a while, and has insisted to know what was eating me up.Confiding in him was like a breath of fresh air. I don't know, but it e
Sienna;Anger surged within me, as I spoke bitterly. “He even had the guts to come with me to my mother's funeral, acting remorseful for her death when he was the one who pushed her to her grave.”“What a pretender.” Kelvin added, as he looked at me. His hands reached out for mine on the table and he held them there. The most comfort he could offer. Time ticked by, seconds blurred into minutes and hours, and before I knew it, I’d ordered the third cup of latté. My phone was dead by the time I realized how late it really was. Also, I was late for dinner with Adam and his “aunt”. Guilt gnawed at me but Kelvin kept talking. His words weaved a web around my thoughts.By the time he was done, I wasn't sure what to believe anymore. Kelvin leaned back in his chair, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “So you see, when I try to warn you about Adam, it's not from any personal indifference I have with him. I'd sensed his motive from the first moment I saw you both together.” I squeezed his f
CHAPTER 81Sienna;"How is this possible? A few weeks ago I would have sworn that man would do anything to keep you within his clutches. What changed, Sienna? Something definitely happened for him to have signed it ‘cause I doubt it was a moment of goodwill?"My heart clenched as her words resonated in me. The reason he had signed the papers was definitely not because he was doing me a favor. I could clearly recall the hurt in his gaze earlier.....I could recall the ferocious look in his eyes as he cornered me in the shower and ripped my blouse.....A shiver wracked through me, and of course, Sasha noticed immediately.“ Is that….are you crying?” She muttered incredulously, peering into my eyes.“ What? No!” I defended, as I wiped my eyes. Sasha's hands held my wrists, stopping me halfway as she stared at me with worry etched in her gaze.“ What happened?” Her voice was soft, and she held my shoulders. And just like that, the tears flowed down my cheeks. I couldn't control them anym
Chapter 80Adam's POV"Is this supposed to be Joke, Henry? Cause this isn't funny one bit." I responded."Definitely not. I am as confused and surprised as you are." He answered, seemingly serious.I huffed impatiently, "Can you hear yourself right now? You are not making any sense here, and I really need to have a much-needed rest,"I needed time to process the events of the day and I would very much love to be alone at the moment.Just a few hours ago, I had sent away some news reporters gathered at the front of the house. Those motherfuckers didn't hesitate to pull up at my gate, hoping that could get a speech off me.I was utterly pissed, especially since I couldn't sue the agency who leaked the news. According to them, it was sent in through an anonymous link, and it was 'their duty'1 to release it.Speak of utter bullshit!Right now, I was in no mood to listen to Henry rant about....whatever it was he had seen. And I absolutely didn't want a single reminder of Sienna at the mome
CHAPTER 79ADAMS;I wasn't expecting her to come back here. And I definitely wasn't expecting her to find me in the shower as well.My fists clenched as I stormed towards her in the bathroom, and when I saw how she recoiled, a new wave of anger surged through me. My eyes trailed down to the little wet patch on her blouse, and filled with an intense rage I didn't see coming, my fists reached out and ripped it off.Her startled gasp was everything. "I asked you to get out, didn't I? I clearly said I didn't want to see your face ever again, but you are just so stubborn, aren't you?"Her eyes were wide, and her hands convered her breasts, as she stared at her in shock.Suddenly, there was a bang on the door, which made me pause momentarily as I tilted my head to the side.I stared back at her, and then I grabbed a towel on the rack behind me and stepped out.*****My brows furrowed, when Agatha Informed me, yet again that Henry was in the living room waiting for me. What the hell is he d
SASHA;My fingers tapped on my cell phone screen as I paced along my living room. What the hell is going on? I wondered.Sienna was supposed to be here any moment. She had called quite earlier, a few hours to be precise, that she would be on her way now and was saying some stuff that just didn't make any sense.For days she has been acting a bit strange, and all my attempts to coax her into telling me what was wrong proved futile. Her instructions and pleas to keep the kids locked up in the house were the only thing stopping me from making my way to where she lived with that mother fucker.I could feel something was definitely off, especially with the accident that happened a few days ago, just outside the house.Releasing a sigh, I collected myself as I watched Liam who sat on a sofa, quietly watching an animation I had set up for them. Nick was nowhere in sight, but judging from the noises coming from their bedroom, I could tell he was having a great time.Sienna's words this mo
KELVIN; To say that I was fucking thrilled would be an underrated understatement. I sat in my office, my legs up above my desk, as I watched the News. A sly smile spread across my lips as the thought of how smoothly the plan had gone. Quite out of initial expectations, but this was a discovery I, for one was stunned to hear. "You should wipe that smirk off your face. If I hadn't come up with the idea of cloning his office, we wouldn't have gotten here." Instantly recalling that I wasn't alone In the office, I turned to stare at Lisa, where she lounged lazily on the sofa with a glass of wine in her hands. "I am quite curious, too," I mused, my eyes narrowed, "You seem to be really ecstatic about this. I thought you are in love with him, or something, and wouldn't want to see him sad?" Lisa shot me a glance, and scoffed, "Of course I care about him. That does not mean I am stupid, you know?" "How so?" I asked, as I picked up my glass of wine and chugged it's contents down
Sienna; I was still reeling from the shock of it. How the hell was this on the news? Staring at Adams sitting there with his hands on his head, I knew this was it. This was why he was so angry, not just because of the divorce. But, it still didn't add up. It didnt make sense. The words at the headlines caught my eyes again, and a deep frown settled on my face. "Adams..." I took two tentative steps towards him, Instantly feeling really really shitty. He didn't move, didn't say a word, nor raise his head. And just then, his words the day before rang in my ears, and I froze. He had mentioned he never told anyone about this, so why.... I shook my head. No way was he thinking I was behind this, was he? "Adams, what is this? Why are you on the news?" "I need you to leave, Sienna. Please, just get the hell out!" He snapped his head up and glared at me. "Don't tell me you think I did this? Adams, you can't possibly think I would stoop this low, do you?" I asked, feeling quite
Sienna;I took a step in, and then another, swallowing harshly as I finally found myself in front of the desk.His eyes didn't leave mine, and hell, I could see them swirling with an intensity I couldn't quite place.The tea tray dropped down on the desk with a silent clatter, and I heaved a sigh "For you," I whispered, wanting nothing but to turn back and get the hell out of this office, but my feet stayed rooted to the spot.Adams stared at me for a long while, but eventually tore his eyes away from me. He was angry, judging from the way his fingers clenched into fists on the desk and the not-so-subtle way his jaw ticked continuously."Are..are you okay?" I found myself asking, unable to tear my gaze from him. He looked so broken, but he wasn't really expecting me to throw everything he did out to the air just because of what he went through or because of last night, did he?Granted, I felt shitty he had to go through that, but I had a valid reason for doing what I did. It still d
Sienna;I had dropped off the drive as instructed by whoever the blackmailer was, and it's been exactly five hours since I left the house.Not only did...whoever was delayed in sending me a location where I could drop it off but it also made me trek a long distance from where the taxi dropped me to an uncompleted building.I had no idea what importance it holds, but I was sure It was something of great value, for my children's life to be at stake for it.Still, I was far from relieved, especially after knowing that whoever that was, definitely knew her address already and might not hold their end of the deal.I had called Sasha a few minutes ago to check up on the kids whilst informing her I would be at the house in no time.But in the meantime, I needed to get something from the house. Glancing at my wristwatch, I nodded, determined that Adams would most definitely be at work by now.I needed to get something rather important I had forgotten back in the room. If it wasn't of great im
She's gone ADAMS; I sat on the bed, hands on my head, as I stared at the empty space beside me. I had woken up quite earlier, just enough to register that I was alone in the room, and she left. I saw the bags last night, but didn't say a word about it. Maybe a part of me was hoping that she wasn't about to do what I thought she was. I let in a deep breath, and raised my head, taking in the quietness of the room. The paper on the bedside table caught my eyes again, I had been staring at it for quite a while, dreading to go close to it. Dreading to see the contents of it. So many questions swirled in my head. Unanswered questions, which I knew the answers might lie on that paper In a moment of resolve, I stood up and made my way to the table. The 'file' sat on the table, causing my brows to crease in curiosity. Picking it up, i froze. 'Divorce Agreement ' was written at the top most page, and my eyes widened. "What have you done, Sienna?" I gritted out. My hands