StoryERIC's POVI stopped in my tracks and turned around to find Rayne standing with someone, and something knotted in my chest when I saw it was a guy. I could read the surprise in her expression when she turned around to look at him."I'd call you later," I said into the phone and ended the call immediately. I wanted to go to her, but then I decided against it when someone else showed up from behind the masculine figure. It was a girl, a brunette. Then she also said Rayne's name. It seemed she was acquainted with these people. But, I could tell something was amid. I never saw a smile on her face while she talked with them. She instead had a look of perplexity on her, as if she was trying to comprehend something. Her eyes were locked on the couple's intertwined arms. I could only wonder who they were and what role they played in her life before our wedding.I quickly took a snap of them and sent the photo to one of my private investigators. "Get me information on the couple in that
Beauty and The Beast.ERIC's POV"Beauty and the beast." She said and I couldn't help but chuckle at her reaction. Then I got up and strolled towards the wardrobe, at the back of it, I inputted a pin and the bookshelf drew out of the wall. I bet she didn't know that a shelf for books existed in her room, cause she had a surprised look on her by the time I returned with it."The model said you like books, so I got you an in-house library." I sat next to her, then flipped the book open. I have never liked literature and novels and other works relating to fiction. Reading about things that did not exist. But, I was now married to a little woman who loved them, hence, it was my responsibility to read her bedtime stories.RAYNE'S POVWhen he returned with the book, I could tell that he barely wanted to read it. I mean, things like reading bedtime stories weren't something a man of his Calibre would want to do.He flipped through the pages of the book with a bored expression. I could tell h
JealousRAYNE'S POVThe car pulled over at the 'REGANCE' clothing store. It was one of the most renowned fashion houses in Los Angeles and staring at it from afar, I could already tell why. Eric opened the door and held out a hand to me and I hesitated took it and he helped me down. As we walked towards the store, he suddenly stopped when his phone rang.His brows creased into a frown as he took out his phone from his pocket."Go in, I'd be there shortly." He said and I nodded and went inside.As soon as I walked in, a dark-haired girl in a white shirt and pants walked up to me with a smile. "Hello, Ms. How may I be of help?""Uhh..." I stuttered a little. I still had no idea why we were here, so I didn't know what to say to her."It's okay to be confused in choice at times. Our store has the tendency to leave one perplexed. But, I could help you through making the right choice, but first, we'd have to know what you have in mind." She said and I couldn't help looking around for Eric.
Yet another ShoppingRAYNE'S POVMy eyes bulged open when Eric introduced the girl as his sister, and I couldn't help but face-palm myself inwardly. I had really been boiling all hot for nothing. The thought of it made me embarrassed and I felt my cheeks turning red."Hello! I'm Rayne." I said to her, offering my hand in a handshake and she grabbed my wrist and pulled me in for a hug. She seemed excited and I wondered why."We are looking to change her wardrobe, from comfort to sophistication. All of it." Eric said and I turned to him in surprise."Mmm..." Hearing Ann mutter, I turned to face her. "I know what you'd like, come," she pulled me along with her to a dressing room. "What are you shopping for, dresses or comfort day to day clothes? I'd get you the best things."When we finished shopping, the chauffeur drove us back home, and during the short ride, I could only wonder how every one of Eric's family members got to be so nice to me. I had expected them to be the opposite of al
A VillainERIC's POV"Go," I told her and watched her run off. Dennis walked in on me and I found myself smiling while still staring in the direction Rayne had left from. I turned to him, my stern expression returning abruptly."Sir!" He bowed slightly."Take your men and go after her. Keep me posted." I said to him, turned, and walked upstairs.RAYNE'S POVThe driver drove us down to a store downtown. We had to go there instead, since the Lawn's were there already. Elaina and I were escorted inside once out of the car by a female attendant who said Mrs. Lawn had asked her to walk us inside. And the chauffeur left at once.The girl walked us past a few dress sections and I couldn't help but wonder why the entire store seemed empty."Why does everywhere look so... empty?" I asked the attendant."It's often this way around this period. Whenever the Lawns are shopping, no other shoppers are allowed inside." She replied and for a moment I was left speechless."Here!" She said, ushering us
InvitationRAYNE'S POV"I prefer purple," I replied. I couldn't imagine spending an amount I didn't work for on a single piece of dress. I mean, there were a lot of lives one could reach out to with such money. Plus, I could get many beautiful dresses in my regular dress store for less.Bianca turned to Elaina, glaring at her with visibly furious eyes. Elaina didn't flinch, and neither did she lower her gaze. She had always been fearless. I guess this thing comes with being powerful."Alright. I guess there are other things you might like here." Mrs. Lawn said. "You know your husband likes red, don't you?"In all honesty, I didn't. I stared at her dumbfoundedly. I didn't know whether or not to tell her the truth. Did they even know the circumstances surrounding my marriage to Eric? My phone beeped in my hand and I lowered my gaze from Mrs. Lawn.A message from Eric. Talk of the devil.'Go home early and don't bother waiting for me, I'll be back late.'"Huh! Don't bother waiting on him
The Hero, The Heroine, and The Villain.RAYNE'S POVMorningI woke up and found that my bed had been surrounded. Rubbing my eyes thoroughly, I wondered what was going on."Good morning Mrs. Rayne," A red-haired lady said, offering me a smile. "I'm Lizzy, a fashion director. On Eric Arnold's invitation, my team and I are here to help you get ready for the tea party."Help! Why was I needing help with getting dressed all of a sudden?"Is that necessary?" I asked her. I mean, I wasn't some sort of a kid who needed help with getting dressed."I hear you barely like the stress of being dulled up, but your husband already paid us. I promise you that we'd take out time to make you look good."I sighed inwardly. Here it was again. A wonderful moment in the bathtub was snatched from me."We'll start with a warm bath in lavender and rose water."No!" I immediately countered her. "I'm allergic to Lavender."After the bath in rose water, they put me down on the dressing desk and started working o
All AttentionRAYNE'S POVAs we entered the garden, a buttress clashed with Elaina, she seemed to have been in a hurry. Elaina understood this and simply took the girl's apology. Luckily, she wasn't carrying any liquids, so Elaina's dress didn't get soiled. But, she still needed to use the restroom to check on herself."I'll accompany you," I told her, but she stopped me."No, you can't. Not when your mother-in-law is over there dying for her new daughter-in-law to show up so she can show you to her friends." She said and strolled off."I would like you all to meet my new daughter-in-law, Rayne. She recently joined the Lawn family." The moment Mrs. Lawn said that, I noticed everyone's shock, then all the attention turned in my direction, like a flashlight. And I felt my heart begin to race dramatically."That can't be true, can it?" I heard someone say as Mrs. Lawn led me to a seat on the round tea table."She can't be the Lawn's daughter-in-law. I mean, she looks rather simple for th
Reunion: RAYNE'S POVFinally the day I've long awaited was here.I got up with a joy filled soul as I danced around happily.Today I get to be officially wedded to Eric again. It was surreal.Everything was being set in my room, the makeup artist set up his tools and the fashion designers showed Elaina and Ann jewelries to pick for me.I got into the bathroom to take a shower so we could get ready with due procedures. I didn't want to waste any more time.After some minutes I got out tying a bath white robe as I sat down before the mirror so the hairstylist could commence on beautifying my hair."Rayne do you want shady blue or you'd rather go with the normal one?" Eliana asked me."The normal one." I replied to her with a smile on my face."Good day Ma'am, I'd like you to choose a hairstyle." The hairstylist said to me,I looked at the samples she gave to me but I was a bit confused. Everything seemed so good to me. I didn't even know which one to choose amongst them. They look so g
Getting marriedRAYNE'S POV"Rayne." I heard Eric's Voice I looked up and saw him walking in."Are you okay?" He asked me as he leaned forward to me."I'm fine, just a little bit of headache." I replied to him."You came for me." I said I was a bit surprised I never knew he was going to come for me.It was Sarah, Sarah had told him I guess."Let's get you home." He said."Rayne." Sarah called lightly as she walked up to me.Eric walked out giving us a private time."I'm so sorry Rayne, I shouldn't have been mean to you, it was all Fred's plot he has been using me, he used me to betray you only to greedily want you back, I'm so sorry I betrayed our trust." She sobbed lightly."Come here." I said as I hugged her tightly."I'm sorry.' she whispered before pulling from the hug."Rayne.""Rayne." Elaiana and Ann called at once as they walked in."Oh my God baby, thank God you're okay." Elaina said as she hugged me."Oh my God I was so worried Rayne." Ann said as she heaved a sigh of relie
Got her Eric's POV The door to my office flung open and Bianca and Sarah bagged in. "We need to talk, it's about Rayne." She said immediately she got in. What did they possibly have to say about Rayne? The FBi and my men were on the case even though it hasn't had any progress or trace. "Sit." was my stern voice.I hadn't forgotten so quickly that Bianca was the reason Rayne left.Bianca handed me a piece of paper "That is the map showing the location I think Rayne would be." she said. "Not think, she's there." Sarah said I wasn't ready for their shenanigans today and not now I wasn't in my frame of mind. I looked at the information in my hands, it was a map leading to the boundary of the town.But what would Rayne be doing there, and why would Sarah want to help me find her. "You don't have to trust me but you can assign your men to go there in search of her." Sarah stated. "Let's go, I told you he doesn't believe us." Bianca said, trying to drag Sarah along. "Why would th
Expose himSARAH'S POV It's been over a week now and I had kept the secret all to myself avoiding and fighting the urge to spill it out at any moment.At the start of all this I thought Fred was going to let Rayne go immediately. She was conscious but it's been over a week now and he hadn't let her go.But what if he wasn't the one holding her, what if she was the one wanting to stay back.I decided to pay Fred a visit at his office. I wanted us to talk about the reason why Rayne wasn't out yet, I wanted to know so much and I guess my curiosity got the better of me.I took a taxi to his company and when I arrived I walked up to his office."Good day Ma'am." I heard the secretary greeted me."I want to see your boss." I stated."I'm sorry ma'am but he has been off for a few days now." she replied politely.If Fred wasn't in the office and also not at home could it be that he has been with Rayne all through.I felt that sting of jealousy in me as I walked out of the company in annoyan
KidnappedRAYNE'S POVIt's been over a week now I started doing the investigations and just like I thought it wasn't easy because I wasn't allowed to go out with Fred giving the excuse that Eric was going to abduct me if I do.I sighed tiredly, what can I do or say he was the one that saved me, who knows what Eric is planning beside he had been keeping me to Eliminate me that's what the record states.I got up from my bed and decided to take a tour when the door opened immediyand Fred walked in."You're awake love." he said and embraced me tightly, caressing my body.I wasn't comfortable with his greeting so I adjusted to him. not comfortable with his careasing"Good morning Fred." I greeted him as I moved back a little."Morning my darling, how are you fairing?" he asked."I'm fine." I stared at him. His outfit was a bit odd.Isn't he going to the office today or is he taking the day off." "You're not dressed for work." I said wanting to know his reasons."I wanted to stay back with
Helped meRAYNE'S POVIt all felt like I was locked in a locker, everywhere was dark and I couldn't move a muscle. I heard voices but the voices were faint in my head.I'm just helping her." I heard a familiar voice say.I couldn't picture who it was or what the person was talking about.I could only hear their faint voices but couldn't understand what they were talking about."Helping another man's wife, Fred that's Eric's Wife!!" another familiar voice said."Eric." The name rang a bell in my head. I couldn't picture who he was or what he was."You're mine Rayne." "Let's get married.""I'll burn down a whole city if anyone tries to hurt you." These words kept repeating in my head but I tried to picture who it was that said that and finally the memories hit me.I moved my hands lightly and it was like I was Fred from what was holding me back."Eric." I called slowly as I moved my body on the bed.I slowly opened my eyes and everything was blurry in my sight."Eric " I called again
She's Awake!!!.FRED'S POVIt's been a month since and some weeks Rayne has been in Coma and everyday I prayed she gets well.The doctor has been assuring me she is improving but I couldn't see it.Everyday I go to the Ward to check up on her and talk to her but she can't respond back.She lies on the bed like a log of wood everyday not moving an each.I was tired of seeing her in such a state that I wanted her to get better."Sir these are the things she would be needing." The maid assigned to the care of her informed me as she handed me a list."I could go get them for her." She suggested."I'll get them myself." I said sternly"Leave." I ordered her and she walked out."I'm going to get your stuff Rayne, please get well before I come back." I whispered lightly to her as I held her hands in mine and kissed her forehead.I was hoping for a response but like always I got no response.I got up and walked out towards my car and got in and in no time I zoomed off. I was out shopping for
Not guiltyBIANCA'S POVAfter the incident that made Rayne run out and had never returned Eric haa completely ghosted me and had nothing to do with me.Though I had been out of the country for a business meeting and had just arrived I decided to take up my business seriously and let go of Eric, it's so obvious he wants nothing to do with me.When Rayne got missing I had suspected Sarah to be the one but I didn't take it seriously as I wasn't in the country and it has been over a month now she has gone missing and Eric isn't still over her.I sighed at the thought of all the drama that has been happening where the hell would Rayne be? At first I was happy she had gone missing, not until her going missing made Eric gated me the more.I was sitting quietly in my office going through some files of new luxury accessories that were coming in when all of a sudden the door flung open as Eliana and Ann walked in with angry faces."What is the meaning of this?" I was annoyed at their rude atti
Lost herERIC'S POV It's been more than a month now since Rayne left and I haven't gotten any information of where she is.She leaving me was the worst breakdown of my life.My men were all out in search of her but there was still no trace of her. I've reported the case to the FBI and they've made a lot of investigations but just couldn't get to her.How could I have lost her so easily? My family has ghosted me and I have been too busy searching for her to even have time for myself.What if My Dad was the one abducting her, how come I haven't thought of this for so long. My mind was so much occupied on finding her I forgot my father wanted to abduct her too.I got into the car driving to Mr lawns house.I got there in a few minutes, I parked the car and alighted from it walking straight into the mansion."Mr Lawn's!!" I angrily yelled immediately I was Inside."Mr Lawns!!" I yelled again."What is it Son, it's how you greet your father!" he asked as he walked down the stairs."Where'