Brody's POV
We all sat at the dining table ignoring one another. No one said a word and I squeezed Karen's hands reassuringly."Good morning," Helen greeted and paused when she saw Karen. She took her plate and walked into her room. I knew she didn't want to eat on the same table with my wife.I didn't want Karen to feel bad but it was like she already did. She dropped her fork and stood up. "You shouldn't get annoyed unnecessarily." My dad told her.She ignored him and walked out of the house. "You shouldn't have said a word to her." I said.He dropped the fork on the table obviously annoyed by my statement. "Both of you were wrong and you should admit it. You lied to all of us and we can't forgive you." He replied and stood up. "I've lost my appetite." I also dropped my fork on the dining table and walked out of the house.Karen was sitting alone near the pool when I found her. "Do you swim?" She asked slowly."Of course but I've stopped for a long tiKaren's POVHelen was sitting down on the sofa when I walked into the parlor. I didn't know if it was the best time to have a conversation with her but I decided to meet her. "Hi Helen," I said with a smile.She looked at me before concentrating on her phone. "Huh, I'm really sorry for everything that has happened. I didn't know how to tell you at first, I was really confused, I didn't want you to get angry if I told you it was a contract.""I'm making a promo film trailer for my project, can you please leave?"I knelt down and sat near her. "I'm sure you're not really angry with me because you're an actress and you should know about my situation.""Contract marriages?" She asked and we chuckled."Yeah, relationship contracts."She smiled and helped me get up, I sat down near her and stared at her film trailer. "Can you guess what I'm doing right now?" She asked."A film trailer?""You just gave me an idea for my project and I'm sure my film director is go
Karen's POVI woke up a little bit early, my body dripping with sweat and I was breathing heavily. I hurriedly got up to open a window. "Morning sunshine," Brody muttered as he walked into the room.Yawning, I stole a glance at the time. "It's morning already, It was like I didn't even sleep up to an hour."He chuckled and wore his trousers. "I'm finally going to work after spending the weekend here. Alex's gonna scream when he sees me."I suppressed a smile and asked. "You hardly go to work?""Maybe once in a week or thrice in a month." He answered.I tutted in disbelief. "Why?" I inquired.He opened his drawer up and picked an expensive wristwatch. "I don't have passion for making soaps."I laughed loudly and turned to him briskly. "I can't wait for you to be a musician."He licked his lips seductively and replied. "I can't wait for the both of us to live alone."Yeah but it seemed that his wish would get shattered because of his dad
Brody's POVI sat on my desk after a short conversation with one of the board members. Arranging my desk, I found a wedding invitation. "Who's getting married?" I asked myself loudly and checked the name. It was Alex, he was getting married to the love of his life.The door flung open and Alex walked in with dance steps. "I'm really surprised, you're getting married?"He nodded with a broad smile on his face and quietly closed the door behind him. "Yeah, next month, I'm getting married to Kate and I can't wait."My face brightened up with a smile. "I'm really excited for you," I replied genuinely. "But who's Kate?"He scratched his cheeks. "I didn't tell you about her because she didn't want too much attention. She's exactly like your beautiful wife." He answered."I must commend your act, you've dated and broken many hearts."He giggled excitedly. "That was what I was specialized in before I met Kate.""I'm also getting remarried to Karen." I rep
Karen's POVBreakfast went well, I was surprised that Thomas actually cooked for me even though I didn't know the reason. "Alright, I lied but you don't have to get angry with me if I tell you the truth." He murmured."Of course, I won't." I assured him."Brody cooked that and it's totally delicious." He said.A smile plastered on my face. I felt more relieved finding out that it was Brody who cooked breakfast. "That's wonderful, this is the first time that he's cooked for me and I loved it.""Exactly, I enjoyed mine with ketchup.""I hate ketchup." I repliedHe looked surprised but pleased at my reply. "You should try it out anytime soon, I'm sure you'll love it.""That's awesome, I'm really glad you liked the food. Brody's going to be so excited when he finds out that you loved his food." He said giggling excitedly like a kid.I chuckled slightly and watched him take a deep breath before getting up to his feet. "You don't have to tell him anything." I re
Karen's POVBrody sat on the bed with a towel wrapped around his bath. "I thought you were sleeping, it's late at night already."I smiled, "I don't feel sleepy," I replied. "Thanks for the meal you prepared for me, I loved it."His face broke out in a grin. "You really don't have to thank me, you deserve it.""Huh, can we talk about something?"He nodded and shifted a little close to me. "What's wrong?" He asked with a soft and cool voice.I shrugged and hesitated to tell him at first but I continued after a short period of silence. "Won't you make your dad happy if you remain the CEO of his organization?" I finally asked, hoping to convince him to stay as the CEO even though I wanted him to continue his dream.He was baffled by my question. "I don't think I want to remain as CEO of his company, my dad's just being selfish.""But it's best if you listen to your dad, he probably knows the reason for saying you can't be a musician
Brody's POVAlex walked into my office holding two papers on his hands. It was obvious he had seen my resignation letter. "What's the meaning of all these?" He asked and threw the letter on the floor."What does it look like I'm doing? I'm definitely handing my position to you." I answered trying to fake a smile which was not worth it."I won't accept this, it's not acceptable. You can't just possibly leave this organization, this is your father's company...."I cut in. "Exactly, it's my father's company and not mine, I want to achieve a lot without anyone's help. I don't want to be ridiculed in future.""No one's going to make fun of you, it's only right that you become the CEO of this organization after you've managed it for a long period of time."A slight chuckle escaped my lips. "I didn't manage this company in a satisfactory way, I hardly came to work." I replied."What are you going to do after you leave?" He inquired."Music, I want to be a musi
Karen's POVHe held me gently and looked into my eyes. "We need to leave now," he whispered. My heart raced rapidly as I stared back at him."What about Brody?"He shrugged and sat on the sofa. "Brody does not need to know about us leaving, he won't find anyone except his parents at home when he returns." He answered with a smirk on his face.My gaze returned to the TV and I avoided him. "I'm not sure if I'm ready to leave my husband." I told him.He scratched his cheeks and tried to convince me. "We can discuss things later but let's leave this house first."I was getting scared already, his voice sounded deep and scary. "But why?" I asked."We'll discuss things later." He reminded me of his words and I nodded."Okay, I'll climb upstairs and take my clothes, I'll...."He interrupted angrily. "You don't have to take your clothes, I'll buy you new ones, I just want to take you to a safe house." He offered.I quickly followed him outside and e
Karen's POVWe walked into the small room, the place was dirty and rough. I managed to find somewhere to sit and Thomas leaned on the wall. "I'm sorry for everything." He apologized with a sorrowful voice."It's actually not your fault, I'm sure everything would be alright.""This is actually frustrating. I really love my husband and I don't think I can leave him. And Brody's father just wants to get rid of me quickly." I replied in frustration.I was getting tired of everything. I just wanted to be with my husband, I wanted to be in his arms but I was just not lucky. Why was this happening to me?"I'm not going to do anything that would make your relationship with Brody end." He suddenly said, jerking me back from my thoughts.I looked at him with a frustrated sigh. There was no possible thing he could do than to keep me in this room. "Brody's father is against my relationship with his son, I don't know what to do and I'm sure my husband would be seriously worr