Chapter 29 "Kevin!" She squeaks excitedly, as she stands up to her feet, and hugs the tall man that just walked up to them. "It has been a while, Alicia. Look at you. You're looking so gorgeous. You've grown so big," The Kevin guy says, checking her out. "And you too. You're so handsome, like more handsome than before," Hearing her compliment another man in front of him, he slowly grits his teeth and tightens his hand on his thigh as he glares into space. He shouldn't be angry, but he can't help it. Why the fuck would she be so comfortable with another man, huh? He just fucking told her to stop talking to another man before they left home earlier, how can she be so inconsiderate? "Are you in love with her?" His subconscious mind asks him, and he scoffs. Hell no! He can't possibly be in love with her, right? She's older than him for fuck sake, how can he be in love with her? "I'm just angry that he doesn't respect me enough," He assures himself, trying so hard to be calm and handl
Chapter 30Tears stream down her cheeks as she stands on the balcony of their suite, staring at the picture in her locket. "Where are you, Felix?" She shuts her eyes and throws her head back as more tears stream down her cheeks. It's not the memories that hurt, but the fact that she still so much loved him even after everything that happened between them, the fact that she still can't get over him, no matter how much she tried to, over the years."Are you thinking of me too?" She whispers, even though she knows that there's no possibility of him missing her. He would've reached out to her if he missed her, right? 'If you want to get over Felix, you have to do something that'll get him off your mind. Maybe getting involved with another man' recalling what Lilian told her some years ago, she sighs briefly. Where the hell is she supposed to start? "Are you OK?" Hearing Ren's voice behind her, she quickly locks the locket and hides it beneath her dress as she turns to see him walking o
Chapter 31Next morning at Ren's suite... The early morning sunlight shines brightly and penetrates the room from the window, blinding Alicia's eyes as soon as she forces them open. Waiting to get used to the brightness, she finally forces her eyes open minutes later and stares up at the ceiling. Looking to the side of the bed, she sighs briefly when she doesn't get a glimpse of Ren. "Where is he?" She mumbles, sitting up on the bed and running her fingers through her hair tiredly. "Shit!" She curses under her breath when she recalls the incident of the previous day, and sighs briefly. Their day was ruined yesterday, all thanks to Emily that had to show up. For some seconds, she stop to think about her action yesterday. Why the hell was she so outrageous? Not that she's in love with him, so why the hell was she so pissed that he was talking with another woman? Still lost in thoughts, the bathroom door suddenly opens, and Ren walks into the room with just a white towel wrapping ar
Chapter 32After a round of hot sex in the morning, he falls flat beside her on the bed, both breathing hard as they stare up at the ceiling. That was the first fucking mind-blowing sex they ever had. "Why did you do that?" He suddenly asks, causing her to glance at him in confusion, wondering what he's talking about. "Yesterday at the cinema..." He says to clarify her confusion, and she bites her bottom lip, returning her gaze to the ceiling. How the hell is she supposed to tell him that she was angered because he was talking to another woman? That is crazy, right? "Nothing, I was just having mood swings," She shrugs, even though it's obvious that she's lying now. An awkward silence assumes the air afterward, as too many thoughts parade through her mind. Why the hell is she getting too comfortable with this man? Why's she attached to him, that she can't even resist this urge to always have him? What the hell is this dude doing to her for fuck's sake? "Where are we going today?"
Chapter 33 The next day Alicia tosses on the bed for the umpteenth time as she struggles to open her eyes, but they are just too heavy for her to open. She yawns, and finally sits up tiredly on the bed, running her fingers through her hair. "Are you OK?" Hearing Ren's voice, she raises her gaze to see him standing in front of the mirror with only a towel hanging around his waist, and his body dripping wet. He must've just finished having his bathing. "No, I'm not," She replies sluggishly, and yawns again, touching her forehead as she feels so dizzy. "What happened? Do you need to visit the hospital?" Worried, he asks as he walks over to the bed, and sits beside her. "Hmm, I think so," She replies to him. "I will take you to the hospital. I think you should have your bathe before we go to the hospital," He suggests, and she nods her head. Dragging herself up from the bed, she walks sluggishly into the bathroom, and slams the door behind her, while trying to keep her eyes o
Chapter 34 "Are you OK?" Ren asks as he drives her home a few minutes later, and she nods her head. She has been quiet since they got the news of her pregnancy, which had him thinking that she's not happy about it. Maybe he shouldn't have done this if it was going to hurt her. "Hmm," She hums, and he slowly nods his head. As much as he wants to further ask her a few questions, he feels that there'll be no need for that, since she may not be in a good mood now. Staring out through the window, she rubs her stomach with her hand, having mixed feelings. She's so happy that she's finally going to have a child but sad that she's in a fake marriage with Ren. This was not how she has always wanted to live her life, but all thanks to Felix that ruined everything for her. She bites her bottom lip, throwing her head on the headrest while having her eyes closed. Is she even ready for this? Will she be able to give her child the love he or she deserves later? What about Ren? What if they fin
Chapter 35"Are you cheating on me? Who is that girl?" Those words slip out of her lips before she can control them. She bites her bottom lip, realizing what she just said. She's not supposed to be jealous even though he's cheating on her. She doesn't have feelings for him, so what the hell does she care if he's fooling around with other women? "You are pregnant for him, and he should respect that," Her subconscious mind gives her a reason why she should be angry, and of course, she's going to hold on to that, because why not? "Alicia..." He calls and pauses to comport himself. "Don't call me, Ren. Who the hell was that woman you were talking to on the phone? Is she more beautiful than me? What the hell does she have that I don't?" She snaps angrily at him as tears well up in her eyes. Now, this is getting crazier. "Come on, babe... I wouldn't do that, OK? Why would I cheat on you? You are my only woman," He finally moves from where he's standing and pulls her into his arms. "Let
Chapter 36 "What's your plan for the child," He asks the question she has been dying to hear, and she gulps down nothing nervously, unsure of what 5o says. How's she supposed to tell him that she has fallen for him? How's she going to tell him that she doesn't want to divorce him again? "I don't know," She shrugs when she can't come up with anything to tell him. An awkward silence assumes the air as they both stare at each other, with his hands wrapped around her waist, as he gets lost in her beautiful eyes. How the hell did he end up loving this woman when it wasn't the plan? "When did you say we're leaving?" She breaks the awkward silence, and he shrugs. "In two days. I called mom already," He replies to her, and she nods her head. "In that case, I think I should start packing up then," She says as she manages to wriggle out of his arms, and walks over to the closet. Her heart beats rapidly against her chest, and she gulps down nothing nervously. "D
Chapter 100 Everything went too fast, Mr. Douglas was finally sentenced to death by hanging since he killed two people, and his wife was sentenced to life imprisonment for being an accomplice and didn't say anything when her daughter was killed. It has been three months since Alicia has been at home, while Ren and Felix have been managing the company in her place. The two men have developed a strong bond together in which they are now best friends. Lilian too has been supportive of her friend, although she was still single. Alicia on the other hand was in her final trimester, and they would be expecting a baby anytime soon. It has been a hard day for Alicia, since she has been struggling the whole day, trying to suppress the pain she kept having occasionally. She has been feeling this pain for the last one month, and the doctor would always tell her that it was fine whenever she had gone to the hospital. Sitting on the couch and watching TV, she suddenly feels a st
Chapter 99 Writer's POV Mr. Williams has finally been laid to rest a few days ago, and the last few days have been hard for Alicia. Trying to balance between getting over her dad's death, and caring for herself and her unborn child has been difficult, but with Ren, Lilian, her mom, and Felix beside her, she was able to improve. It was supposed to be a beautiful morning, but no day has been beautiful to Alicia after everything that happened. Just if she had known, she would've involved the police before and let them handle it, or at least told her dad about it, maybe the innocent man wouldn't have lost his life, but then, she believed that God has already destined this to happen in the first place, so there was no reason to regret it now. Standing on the balcony and leaning over the rail while staring up at the sky, many thoughts run through her mind, including finding out later that Emily died at the hands of her dad. Although they were never on good terms, but she was
Chapter 98 Alicia POV We all pace restlessly in the hallway after dad was taken into the emergency room, and the doctors are trying to revive him. He was shot in the chest, and I don't know if he would survive this. Douglas and his wife have been taken care of by the cops and have been apprehended. "Calm down, babe, he will be fine," Ren tries to calm me down, even though he knows things may not be fine. My dad is inside there, fighting for his life, and I don't even know if he is going to survive it. "Will he be fine, Ren? Will he be ok?" I ask him, but he only sighs and pulls me into his arms instead, hugging me tightly, while I cry on his chest. My stomach is already big and round since I have passed my second trimester. The sound of the footsteps drawing close behind us pulls my attention, and I quickly turn to see that it's the doctor. "How is he, doc? Is my dad ok? Is he going to be fine?" I bombard the doctor with questions while I wait for him to r
Chapter 97 Writer's POV "My uncle, Mr. Douglas Williams, has been blackmailing me for the last few months now..." She stops to see the shock on his face as his eyes slowly widen in shock. "Wh...what are you saying?" He yelled from the crowd, even though his conscience was judging him deep down. "Mr. Douglas hired someone to get married to me, so he could claim my dad's properties," She said, airing confusion in the hall, as everyone started murmuring. "What are you talking about?" Her dad finally stepped forward, confused about what Alicia was saying. "You should ask your brother, dad... Ask him what you have done to him to make him think he could ruin your life. Ask him why he hired Felix, forced him into a relationship with me, and when we planned to get married... Why he sent him away and made him look like a bad person!" She yells at the top of her voice as tears brim in her eyes. Seeing the confusion in her dad's eyes hurts her even more, because this man
Chapter 96 Alicia POV I feel nervous today, especially as Ren is not here with me. It was finally the day for the end-of-the-year party, and I was supposed to be happy, but I don't feel any emotions as the only thing I feel at the moment is emptiness. I arrived with my parents and Lilian moments ago, and they left to greet the guests. My uncle is not yet here, and I think he must be preparing himself to get the title of a CEO today. "Hi, Alicia," Hearing his annoying voice behind me, I turn to see him standing with his devilish wife beside him, both smiling innocently at me. If I was not aware of what they have done, I swear I would think they are the sweetest people on earth. "Hi, uncle, Aunt," I reply to them with a smile, since I have to pretend nothing is going on. I don't want him to do something stupid here. The last thing I want now is someone getting hurt in this building. "Brother, you are here?" My dad utters as he walks up to us, and they both excha
Chapter 95 Writer's POVNext evening It was a beautiful night for the family of Mr. Williams, since they just came back to the country, and the grand dinner date was going to host tonight. Mr. Douglas and his family were also invited by his brother to the date, and of course, he honored the invitation. "It has really been a while, brother. I have missed you so much," Mr. Douglas utters as he glances at his brother, Alicia's dad. "I have missed you too. How are you, Emily?" Mr. Williams replies to his brother before he turns to Emily and smiles at her. "I'm fine, Sir," Emily replies to him. "Where is Alicia? Why is she not here yet?" Mr. Douglas asks as if he was missing Alicia, but that wasn't the case. "I think she should be here any moment from now," Mr. Williams replies, and just then, Alicia walks down the staircase, graced in a red short gown that stops right before her knees. She has her hair packed in a tight bun, light make-up on her face with a red li
Chapter 94 Mr. Douglas POV It was finally a few days to the end of the year party, and I can't help the excitement that fills my heart, since I have been looking forward to it. Yes, my dream is finally going to come true, so it's only right that I am happy, right? As my driver drive me to the restaurant where I asked Felix to meet me so we can talk, I can't help but think back at the things I've done, and I can only be proud of myself. Just a little one more shot, and everything will be fine. I finally arrive at the restaurant a few minutes later, and the driver pulls over at the parking lot before he comes to open the door for me, and I step out of the car. Stepping into the restaurant a few minutes later, I spot Felix already sitting at the far end of the restaurant, waiting for me. I had called him earlier today to let's meet at the restaurant tonight because I have something to tell him. I just hope this works out. "Have I been keeping you waiting?" I ask
Chapter 93 Ricco POV Driving to Emily's house to check on her and maybe get her to change her mind this morning, but I was disappointed when I found her hugging someone in front of their house, but I became perplexed when I drove closer and found out that the person she was hugging was Ren. Is she kidding me? I wanted to turn back and leave, but I can't help it. "Is he the reason you broke up with me?" I turn to Emil and ask after I punch Ren hard in his face, and she sighs briefly. "Can you just leave, Ricco? You are creating a scene here," She utters without remorse, and I scoff as waves of anger spur through me. "Why? You are embarrassed? You don't want me to embarrass him? What has come over you, Emily? Have you forgotten who this young man is? He is your cousin's husband for goodness sake, what the hell do you think you are doing?" I yell at the top of my voice, finding it difficult to contain my anger. I feel my blood boiling in rage, and my knuckles itch to
Chapter 92 Emily POV I know it must've been hard for Ren to have dumped his wife like that and decided to get married to me, but what matters to me is that we are finally going to get married soon, and I don't care about any other thing. I haven't talked to my parents about it, but I'm planning to do so today. Descending the staircase after I left my room a few minutes ago, I take a deep breath and gulp down the lump in my throat as I spot my mom and dad in the dining, having breakfast. It's just 8am. "Good morning, mom, dad," I greet them once I arrive at the dining and pull out a chair to sit on. "Good morning, darling. Did you sleep well?" Mom asks, and I nod my head. "How was your night?" Dad asks with a wide smile on his face as he glances at me, and I nod my head. "It was fine, dad," I reply to him. "I made your favorite, baby. Why don't you have your breakfast before it gets cold," Mom says before she stands up to serve my food. "Thanks, mom,