Nicholas POV What could have happened to my mum?Just moments ago, she was fine—smiling, chatting like always. And now… now she’s lying unconscious, fighting for her life. My heart pounded like a drum as I sat in the cold hospital corridor. My palms were sweaty, my legs numb. None of this made sense.And all I could think about was her.Mia.If only she had never come into our lives again. Maybe things would’ve stayed peaceful.many things keeps happening in my life lately,to the extent that someone is even pregnant for me out of wedlock and now my my mum is in the middle of life and death. I clenched my fists, trying to hold back the rage building inside me.Hot tears streamed down my cheeks before I could stop them. I didn’t even bother to wipe them away.Could she… could Mia have really done something to hurt my mum?No. That would be insane.But then again, how is it that pain always follows her? First in high school—when she ruined my life—and now this?How do I cope with this ag
Nicholas’ POVMy phone wouldn’t stop ringing. I let out an exasperated sigh before finally picking it up when a message flashed across my screen. I opened it, and the words hit me like a slap. My hands trembled as I read it again, disbelief twisting my gut.“If you didn’t pick up my call, I will tell your wife about everything and pack my things into your house,” – Emily.I flinched.Emily?How could she stoop this low? I didn't know Emily like this,she has been such a such a sweet girl ever since highschool,what came over her? After everything we had been through? And she also claimed that Mia is her friend.Rage bubbled inside me, threatening to spill over. I wanted to smash something. I wanted to confront her, to demand answers, but I wasn’t alone. Mia sat quietly beside me, her presence grounding me even as my anger surged. If I lost it now, she would start feeling suspicious towards me, and I don't want her to know.I clenched the steering wheel tightly and forced myself to calm d
Mia’s POVI stared at the car and tried to imagine where I had seen it before.I screamed immediately when I remembered that it looked like the car Nicholas had taken from me.“What?” I screamed.“No, it can't be. It’s probably a mix-up,” I thought, still trying to think about how she got the car when I shook my head. And before I knew it, I heard Nicholas’s cold voice, and fear gripped me immediately.What is happening? Why is he acting so strangely? Where the hell is he taking me? Why can’t he at least allow me to see Charlotte while she drives out of the compound?I wanted to talk, but I couldn’t say anything. Words couldn’t come out of my mouth because I was really scared.We drove out of the compound, and I turned back to watch Charlotte while she entered her car.“Why is he suddenly taking me out to grab something?” I thought.“Grab something? That’s not possible. Or could it be that he is trying to act like a sweet husband in front of my friend, who is also his high school mate
Mia's POVI walked into the sitting room, holding a tray with sliced apples. "Would anyone like an apple?" I asked, looking at Nicholas's mom. She declined, saying her stomach was still full from the food we had eaten earlier. I remembered that we had just finished eating, and I was still feeling overfed from Nicholas's mom's delicious cooking.I then offered an apple to Charlotte, who was sitting on the couch. "No, thanks," she said. "I'm fasting.""Fasting?" I thought, surprised. "Charlotte, of all people, is fasting?" I giggled. "You're joking, right?"Charlotte looked at me with a serious expression. "No, I'm not," she said.I dropped the apple back onto the tray and took it back to the kitchen. As I walked, Charlotte whispered to me, "How are you coping with the monster you call a husband?"I quickly grabbed her hand, and we both walked to my room. "I'll be back soon, ma," I said to Nicholas's mom."No problem, my dear," she replied.As soon as we were in my room, I closed the do
Mia's POVI couldn't think straight anymore. All I knew was that I was done for if Nicholas found out that I had gone ahead and spilled the truth to his mother. Panic rose in my chest like a suffocating wave, and my mind raced for a way out.“What do you mean, Mia?” She asked again, her voice laced with confusion. My heart skipped a beat.Nicholas’ presence sent a cold shiver through me. I could feel his eyes on me, sharp and piercing, as though he could see right through me. And then, just like that, an idea popped into my head, an idea to get myself out of this mess.“I mean, how can I manage someone so sweet like him?” I began, my voice trembling but steady. “He’s even the one managing me because he’s so perfect in everything. I’m just so lucky he’s my husband. If I had another life, I would wish he could be my husband again.”I didn’t even realize when I exhaled deeply, the weight lifting from my chest. It was as if a peace had washed over me, the lie feeling strangely comforting.
Mia's POVMy heart skipped a beat as Nicholas bowed his head.What does he want to say? I thought, my mind racing.“I don't want my parents to know that we are just housemates. We have to act like we are truly married until my mom leaves tomorrow,” he said, his voice serious.I wanted to say something, to ask him why, but the words got caught in my throat. It felt like something was choking me, and all I could do was nod in response.Before he could leave, we were stopped by the doctor, who appeared in the hallway, looking concerned.“She can be discharged now. It's nothing serious,she just passed out from shock. It would be best if you stayed close to her and took care of her during this period,” the doctor advised.“Okay, Doctor,” Nicholas replied, his expression unreadable.A few minutes later, we were on our way out of the hospital. Nicholas gently helped me into his car, and the world outside seemed strangely quiet. Neither of us spoke, the silence hanging between us, thick and un