NATHALIE’S POV
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When I got my passbook from the bank teller, I checked its contents. A bitter smile touched my lips after seeing only eigthy dollars left on my bank account.
After all the important thing I have paid off the debt and I no longer owe monthly payments.
After leaving the bank and since I was already at the mall, I bought a chocolate cake.
“Ma’am, what should I put on the dedication cake?” The person who assisted me at this cake shop asked.
“Happy fourth wedding anniversary,” I answered the woman with a smile.
“Wow! Congratulations, Ma’am.”
“Thank you.”
After buying the cake, I also bought a platter of spaghetti. Joshua, my husband, told me he would be busy and would work overtime, so I wanted to surprise him.
He worked for a multi-billionaire jewelry company, therefore he was often busy and almost slept there.
We need to get better at work to pay off all our debts. I often help him with his works and other work for the company.
My surprises are sure to bring a huge smile to his face. Aside from paid our debt, I can get a promotion tomorrow if my presentation is successful.
I can’t wait to tell all the good news to my husband and this time we can start a family.
Upon arriving at the company, I signed first for the visitor’s lounge.
“Thank you,” I said, thanking the staff for giving me my visitor ID.
I headed straight for the elevator and, with office hours having concluded almost two hours prior, I saw no employees and reached the level where my husband was.
I surveyed surroundings and noticed an absence of people.
I proceeded to Joshua’s table and placed the food. The bag he always brought was still there, so that meant he hadn’t left yet.
“Ooh! Ahh!”
I looked where a woman’s moan came from.
“A-Ahh, baby!”
I walked slowly and tried not to make any noise.
Afraid to even hear my breathing, I hold my breath.
“A-Ahhh!!”
Arriving outside the office where the voice came from, the door opened slightly, allowing a glimpse of the occupant. My husband was visible on the sofa, between my best friend’s legs, both naked and both ejaculating, kissing each other as if they were so hungry for each other.
I couldn’t bear to look at them. They disgusted me.
I’m not certain how I walked with the tenderness I felt. I left that floor and went straight out of this company.
I took the first taxi I had encountered. When I got in, I told the driver my exact address.
How were two important people in my life able to do this to me? My husband is the only man who loved me and Hazel, the only best-friend since we were in middle school.
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As I entered the house, I cried unceasingly. I filled every corner of the house with my cries.
Never in my dreams would I have thought they would do this to me.
I didn’t realize how many hours I cried and I just noticed my unfaithful husband’s arrival.
I stood up to talk to him thoroughly.
I am uncertain how to address him regarding what I witnessed, how to commence. I don’t want us to end up arguing.
I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, he spoke first, which I stopped.
“Our marriage is no longer valid.”
He took a folder from his bag and placed it on the table.
“Aren’t you going to explain why you cheated on me—”
“I don’t love you.” He sounded sure of every word he uttered.
My jaw was hanging in the air. My brain couldn’t process what he said.
He didn’t love me, he didn’t love me anymore. Those two are different.
He let out a sigh. “I saw what you left on my table, I presume you saw me and—”
My palm flew to his cheek. This was the first time my palm had touched his cheek like this.
“You don’t even intend to explain?” I asked in disbelief while holding back tears.
“I don’t love you. What don’t you understand about that?” He asks irritably.
“You don’t love me? We’ve been married for four years. Why did you do this to me now? Of all people, why my best-friend?”
“Your friend can help me get promoted to general manager of the company. Have you got know on the position’s level and the salary it offers? If her mother resigns, they will help be the next general manager of multi-billionaire company.”
Before we got married, we separated for three years—after we graduated from college. He subsequently returned to me and, following our intimidate wedding, he joined the company where Hazel is working with Hazel’s assistance and her mother.
Ever since he started working, I’ve been doing almost all of his reports, so it’s like I have two jobs, but all of my salary goes to paying bills and paying off his debt and his parents debt–which we owe because we got married.
“I don’t need your help anymore to do my job,” he said with a smile. “Hazel will help me get a higher position in that company.”
He stayed at his job for a long time because of me, because of my making his works. All this time, he just used me it to last at work.
“I should have given you this last month and told you,” he said without hesitation.
Last month, I stayed up several nights to do his fault reports. After revising several times, it was approved.
I didn’t even receive a thank you from him, thinking he was so busy why he forgot to say at least thank you.
Joshua removed the documents from the folder and handed them to me. “We’ve been divorced for over a month.”
NATHALIE’S POV-“What are you saying?” My eyebrows furrowed as I ask. “I signed nothing like this.”“Are you sure? Examine the divorce papers. They bear your signature.”I scan at each paper with my signature attached one by one. My whole body froze upon observing my signatures on them. No matter what I look back in the past, I have no recollection of signing such a documents. Or maybe there’s something I just didn’t notice in the amount of work I’ve been doing in recent months. There are things he makes me sign that sometimes I can’t afford to read because of the amount of work I do.“Pack your things and leave my house. I don’t want to see your face again.”“You can’t do this.”“I can and I will. Our marriage is no longer valid, so you have no right to my house,” he heartlessly said.“I have nowhere to go—”“And I don’t care.” He cut me off as if he hadn’t even listened to my plea.I recently sold the house and land my late father had given to me. I used the money I sold to pay o
NATHALIE’S POV-SHE threw my clothes in my face. “I’m your only friend, so you can’t approach anyone else right now,” she shook her head while laughing. “Just tell me where you’re going to bury your mother–oops. My mistake, you’re without the means to bury your mother.”Her disrespect caused a tightness in my chest. How could she devise and utter such a statement? When my parents and her parents had a dispute and my parents kept me away from her before, my parents still treated Hazel like a daughter. Often her mother was away for work, we gave her food because her mother didn’t leave her any cooked food.She turned away but turned back and clapped her hands once. “I just remembered. The one about threatening life, I was the one who came up with it. I talked to Joshua’s creditors to threaten our lives, especially your mother, so that you can pay off the debt and that way we can get you out of our lives.”How could she do that thing?As Hazel entered the house, I picked up my clothes
NATHALIE’S POV-“How are you?” He asks.He has a lower pitch deep icy tone voice.“I’m asking you.” He asked impatiently.“Y-Yes?” I stammered.He sat down on the opposite seat. “Seat.” He ordered as he stared at my amber eyes.I was like a puppy following the owner’s orders.“You no longer experience a fever?”I stroked my neck and forehead. My body temperature was normal. I’m no longer burdened by weight.“I think I’m free from the fever. The woman who gave me food also said I no longer have a fever.”Sir Calix stood up. “I’ll send Esther again to help you get dressed. We’re going somewhere.”“Wait, I can’t waste… time…”Before I could complete my statement, he exited the room; it seemed he had heard nothing I said.I search my bag and found near the bed. Upon getting my bag I prepared to leave however, my phone rang.I took my phone first and answered the call from one of my work colleagues.“Nathalie, where are you? In two hours, the investor in the company will be here. Our fail
NATHALIE’S POV-I instantly drop my smile.“But why…” I asked after he ended the call.It’s hard to get into Lewis company. It’s almost impossible to get into that company. Out of a hundred applicants I was with when I applied, only three of us got in.So it was heavy on my heart with just one word from a Calix Zander Watson, I lost my job after years of hard work.“You said you’d accept the consequences?” He innocently question me back.“Yes, but…” Both of my shoulders slumped.I anticipated my firing, especially given our client’s is Watson company. It’s just... I couldn’t explain myself and prove my ability to deliver the presentation.The presentation I was about to do was the first time I would speak to many people again. I have a fear of public speaking. I will try to fight this fear of mine through this presentation. But it seems like this is not for me.“Thank you.” At least my coworkers weren’t affected.Sir Calix turned his full attention back to his iP*d, while mwe, I took
NATHALIE’S POV-Suddenly the door opened and a handsome tall man entered, carrying an envelope.The man approached Sir Calix and afterward revealed the contents of the brown envelope. He was wearing a blue dress shirt; the sleeves rolled up to his elbows. While looking at Sir Calix and the man he was talking to who were both standing, they looked like models while they were talking.The man shifted his gaze to my mother. “Ma’am Margaret, I've settled your hospital bill. You don’t have to worry about anything–”When the man’s gaze shifted to me, he stopped speaking.“Sir, she’s my daughter I’m talking about.” My mom introduced me to the man.The man approached me and extended his hand to me. “Hi, I’m Harrison Smith.”Smith?“And, you are?”I reached out his hand to shake hand to him. “Nathalie Davis. Nathalie.”“You know, your face looks familiar.”“My face?” I asked, wondering.He definitely didn’t see me on his social media accounts. Especially not in a news article, and certainly
NATHALIE’S POV-I couldn’t rest while we were on the trip to Watson company.I had so many questions for Sir Calix, especially about his help with my mother. But as he said, he will explain everything to me when we arrive at the company.“Sir Calix, how did you find out about my mother?” I couldn’t help but ask.Of all my concerns, the most important concern I have is that of my mother. As much as possible, I wanted to make sure that while I wasn’t by her side, she was fine.“The hospital called your phone last night about unpaid bills. You were sleeping soundly last night because of your fever, so I answered. I had your mother transferred to better ensure the success of her surgery.”Oh? That’s what happened. “Are you telling the truth?”Sir Calix spun his gaze to me with a frown. Did I offend him with my question? I just wanted to make sure.“I mean, you’re not a stalker, so you found out about my mother?”His eyes widened. He faked a cough as his stony gaze returned. “I-I’m not.”
NATHALIE’S POV-Once we arrived at the lobby, Avery approached us. One of the front desk clerks. The three times I had come here to visit Joshua, she was the one who let me in.Watson company security was tight. You had to have important business before you could enter as a visitor, and my reason for visiting Joshua was not a valid reason to enter here as a visitor.“What’s the problem here?” Avery asked as she approached us. “This woman is being reported as a stalker.” Answered the guard.I should not go with the guard, and I will fight that I am with Sir Calix. However, someone passed by at our side and was talking about Sir Calix having an important visitor.Rather than cause a scene and ruin Sir Calix’s reputation, I quietly went along so as not to cause trouble.“Stalker?” Avery asked in surprise. “She’s not a stalker. Uh, she’s my friend. Can I take care of her? I’ll take the punishment if she comes in again.”“As long as I don’t get involved.”“I’m sure of that.”The guard no
NATHALIE’S POV-This time, Sir Calix made sure I was inside his office. He left me again for a few hours and now just came back.“Why were you with Harrison earlier?” he asked, sitting in the other seat.“Uh, he saw me outside–in the lobby.”“Lobby? Why are you in the lobby?”“Uh… I forgot the direction you gave me. Then the guard made me leave.”He manfully raised one eyebrow. I gulp. That was so hot of him.“Didn’t you say I was with you?”“I couldn’t explain.”“Was the guard who let you out assigned to this floor?”I nodded slowly, unsure whether someone assigned that guard here or he was just passing by.Sir Calix took his phone from his pocket and made a call. “Check the footage on this floor. Fired the guard who dragged the woman with me.”My eyes widened at his order. Is it that easy for him to fired someone?“Wait–” I grabbed his attention. “It’s not the guard’s fault. It’s my fault–actually, it’s your fault too.”I closed my eyes for a second at the last thing I said.“What?
NATHALIE’S POV-When we arrived at the airport earlier, someone picked us up and we went straight inside the plane. Such an event did not surprise me. Of course I was with Sir Calix.I didn’t even hold the ticket. I didn’t even have time to read where we were going because I thought we were going to Los Angeles and then we rushed to get on.“Sir, you will not kidnap me?”He squeezed his eyes shut, facing me, then opened them. “Do you always think I’m going to kidnap you?”I shook my head quickly, denying it. “I’m just verifying, sir.” I made an excuse.“I have someone important to meet.”I pursed my lips, not knowing what to say.“Excuse me.” He said when his phone rang.I peered out the back window.I couldn’t help but smile as I looked outside. Molokai is beautiful in pictures and even more beautiful in person. The trees, the beaches, the fresh air, and most of all the food–the seafood.I used to only dream of going to Molokai because of the peaceful surroundings, but now I’m here
NATHALIE’S POV-I GASP and made sure that no sound would come out of my mouth. I covered my mouth with both my hands while looking at the person next to me.How is Sir Calix next to me? We slept next to each other the entire night? Closing my eyes last night, I can’t remember anything because of excessive sleepiness.I let out a sigh before looking at my body. I felt relieved upon seeing that all the clothes I wore last night remained whole.My eyes widened as I exhaled when Sir Calix turned to face my side. He remained asleep and appeared soundly sleeping. I waved my palm over his face. “He’s still asleep.” I breathe.I didn’t realize a few seconds had passed, turned into a minute as I was looking at him. It was unfair. Why doesn’t he have an ugly angle? Why is he even more handsome when he’s asleep?Sir Calix scratched the back of his neck, which worried me. I remained motionless and held my breath until he finished scratching.I slowly got off the bed. I saw the blanket wasn’t p
NATHALIE’S POV-Before Sir Calix and I began to move, we were stunned when Harrison grabbed my arm. When Sir Calix directed his gaze at Harrison, Harrison let go of my arm and raised both of his hands with a smile.“Just curious.” Harrison said, laughing. “Okay, you both can leave in front of me now.”Before I could ask Sir Calix, he had already pulled me away. He had a tight grip on my wrist, enough I couldn’t remove his grip and I wouldn’t get hurt.As we continued walking out of the Night market, I was nervous. I hope he knew where Harrison’s hotel was? Perhaps he would take me to the hotel.Upon leaving the Night market, we got into a black car. He said nothing to the driver where we were going. The driver started the car.During the trip, many thoughts ran through my mind about the reason for Sir Calix’s sudden departure and where we could be going. Esther must have said to him, I will be come back to his mansion to talk him about my debt.My eyes grew wide in a flash of panic
NATHALIE’S POV-“Are you ready, Sir Harrison?” I asked with a chuckle.He unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt. “Can you just do it here?” he pointed to his neck.“No problem.”Sir Harrison brought his neck closer to me. I also came a little closer.Before doing what I was going to do to him, I blew my hand in front of him.“Nat, what you did made me nervous..”“Don’t worry, Sir Harrison. Relax. Neck.”He tilted his head. I prepared my hand and did his punishment.“Ouch!” he shouted after I flicked my finger on his neck. “It hurt.”“I only did it weakly, sir.” I said as I adjusted my seat.“Thank you. You still did it weakly.” There was a sarcastic tone of humor in Sir Harrison’s voice. “I’ll be the one to shuffle the cards. Maybe you’re cheating me.”I extended my hands. “Go, Sir.” I said, holding back my laughter.Sir Harrison and I play 'uno' cards. The loser gets a forehead flick. We’d been playing for over an hour and we’d played a few times. He hadn’t won even once. The first t
CALIX ZANDER’S POV-Upon returning to my mansion, I hurriedly got out of the car. I didn’t hesitate to close the backseat door and went straight inside.“Where is that woman?” I suppressed a shout when I saw Esther.“Who is the woman you’re looking for?” Esther asked, confused. “Whoever it is, you’ll figure it out later. About Nathalie, is it true you–”I marched straight upstairs to her room the instant I heard her name. I knocked on the guest room door.“What’s going on, why do you seem so angry?” Esther asked who was following me.“Do you know Nathalie called Brianna stupid?” “Huh? Are you sure about what you’re saying?”“Veronica told me what she saw. Nathalie was trying to feed Brianna but Brianna wouldn’t eat so she called my daughter stupid and called her some kind of hurtful words.”“Huh?” Esther said, still confused.I let out a sharp sign. I couldn’t believe what I had just learned. I thought my daughter was in good hands with Nathalie, but the woman deceived me.I raised
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Brianna didn’t eat all night last night. I fed her a few times, but she kept throwing the food on the floor.I asked Esther’s permission for Brianna to have a face call with Sir Calix, and she approved Brianna’s request. After I told Brianna about that, she ignored me. She lay in bed all night until she fell asleep.The sun was about setting, but Sir Calix had not returned and Brianna still hadn’t eaten.After I checked on Brianna, I left her room.I thought of only one approach to get Brianna to eat, and that would cost me my job. However, her health is more important. I can still find another job. I just hope I can ask Sir Calix about the debts I owe him.I went to the dining table where Esther was fixing food for Brianna.“Did Brianna agree to eat?” I shook my head, a silent expression of my sorrow. “But I thought of a way for her to eat.”“What is it? Is there anything I can help with so we can feed her?”“Yes.”“Okay, what is it?”“Let’s call Ma’am Veronica
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-I let Brianna slip out of the hug and after a moment she pulled away from the hug. She looked at me with her brown innocent eyes, no sadness, no fear–it’s an eye that’s purely cute.“Do you have a pancake flavor you like? Like banana, chocolate, nutella, apple, cinnamon?Brianna nodded.“Do you want us to do all of that?” I asked, holding back tears.Brianna nodded several times rapidly.“Let’s get all the ingredients ready first?”Once she nodded, we stood up together.“Let’s find the aprons first.”I looked at the door where Edwin was pointing in a direction, then in an instant they suddenly disappeared from my sight. When I looked at Brianna, she was looking at the door.That’s why the people at the door suddenly stuck themselves to the wall, to hide and not be seen through the door.“I think the aprons are there. Come on, let’s go.”On one side there was a wooden hanger rack stand where there were many aprons of the same black color and size. I took one and
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-When Brianna and I arrived at the kitchen, it expressed time stopped as everyone here stopped what they were doing while looking at us.“Can I join in the cooking?” I asked permission, and then I looked at the mansion’s personal chef. “Brianna and I would like to cook, if possible?” I seek approval from Edwin, the 58 years’ old head chef of this mansion.“You and Brianna? Will you cook?”“If possible?” I query. “Brianna wants to cook for Sir Calix for their dinner.”“Their dinner?” the people here asked in unison.“Certainly.” Edwin took off his apron. “We’ll go out first so we don’t disturb your cooking. And you probably know the meaning…”I replied with a nod and a smile.What Edwin was referring to was that Brianna wasn’t used to being around many people yet.Brianna and I followed the people out of the kitchen with our eyes.When Brianna and I were alone in the kitchen, I sat down in front of her and took my hand off hers. “We are going to cook. Okay?”Bria
NATHALIE DAVIES’ POV-Every pair of eyes in front of me was full of concern for Brianna.“I told you all, it’s not just Ma’am Veronica who wants to eat with Brianna, she also wants to eat with her father.” Said Donna, one of the four maids here. She is 28 years old, she is only 2 years older than me, so we talk a bit more formally.“Why don’t you all seem to be sure?” I asked them, which caught their attention.“That’s how it is, Nathalie.” Lily replied, she is already 35 years old. “Ever since Ma’am Venice died, Brianna has become distant from everyone here.”“Because of that,” Emma continued, she is 36 years old. “We are not sure what Brianna wants, what we should do to make her happy.”“Just now we made sure from you that what Brianna wants to happen is for Sir Calix to eat together.” Linda said. She is also 35 years old.“And even Calix didn’t know that Brianna wanted to eat with her. None of us had any idea what Brianna wanted.” Esther also said.——————————After talking to them