Xavier's POV
In the car ....
"She's a really nice girl"
"She helped me when nobody would have"
"I'm sure she'll take good care of you"
"You probably frustrated her"
"And obviously you did, you took her taxi!!"
"You wouldn't accept it if someone does that to you either" Mom said.
"But still ..."
"You want me to support you , but I won't do that"
"You were wrong " she said sternly and I remained mute.
"What can I do to make you stop this mom"
"Nothing" she replied curtly.
"Get your house organized , she's moving in tommorow" she added .
"And get your car fixed"
"Or better still , change it , it's getting pretty old" she said and I nodded.
"How are things going at the office " she asked.
"Great!"
"And the Beurna corp project?!"
"We're pushing through" I replied.
"You should do whatever you can to make sure none of your uncle's plan succeeds" she said and I nodded.
"That's great then!".
Since I can't stop Mom from making me marry her , I might as well frustrated the hell out of her and make her call it quit.
I wonder what Mom has on her though, that made her agree to get married to me.
After a while the driver got to my house.
"All I'm doing , I do for your own good"
"I just want you to get over Rose that's all, she has ruined your life enough" she said softly this time and I nodded.
"Take care Mom" I muttered
"And please , let's stop talking about Rose" I added and came down as I walked into the house.
"So how does your bride to be look" was the first question Miguel asked me immediately he picked up my call.
"You won't believe it dude, she looked so plain no special features" I replied scrunching up my nose in disgust.
"On a scale of 1-10?!" He asked.
"Quarter of one" I replied sharply and he laughed.
"Now , I know you're exaggerating" he said.
"No I'm not, she's not even in anyway what I want in a woman" I said.
"The most annoying part of it is that she's a brunette" I added .
"I know you're just saying this things because you don't want to get married"
"Until I see her myself, I don't want to believe she's as bad as you're describing her" he said and I rolled my eyes to the back of my head .
"She's actually that bad" I replied.
"She'll be at the office from Monday , you'll see for yourself"
"I hear you" he replied.
"Let's talk later man, I really have somewhere to be at" he said and ended the call .
Ariel's POV
6:30 pm ...
"Three words!"
"It was terrible!!" I said to Olivia immediately I walked into the house, flinging my bag to anywhere it landing
"It can't be that bad" she said .
"Actually it was more than bad, it was worse" I repeated.
"He didn't even wait for me to leave before he said how he felt about me"
"Right there Infront of me, he talked me to the ground"
"He actually stripped me of any form of reputation" I said as I began to give her full details of how the meeting went.
"Now I feel really guilty for allowing you push through with the plan" Olivia said in a low voice.
"I should have just taken up multiple Loans"
"No ,no"
"Don't do that " I said to her.
"It's not your fault "I added
"I should have been more responsible and made enough money before mom's situation worsened" I added
"We'll get through this " she forced a smile
"That , i know"
"Now before this gets too emotional, I'm hungry!" I muttered
Olivia chuckled
"You just had to ruin the moment"
"So I guess you'll be moving in with him soon" Olivia said grabbing a slice of pizza
"Yes , too soon " I rolled my eyes
"I seriously don't know how I'm going to live with that arrogant jerk , he's so annoying, "
"How could he just degrade a girl like that" I muttered getting annoyed again.
Just remembering what he did back then made my blood boil.
Like what the heck happened to me !
Why wasn't I able to say anything?
Ugh
Right now I feel like going back to meet him and give him a piece of my mind .
"We will be fine " she smiled
I hope.
"We will be" she repeated.
"But seriously, I'm really gonna miss you" she said and I gave her a small smile.
"What do you mean you'll miss me, you'll come visiting right?!"
"I'll still see you everyday yeah?!"
"Still doesn't feel like living together" she replied and I nodded.
"It's just for a short while".
"Our lives Will be back to normal soon" I said and she nodded.
My phone began to ring , I brought it out and looked at it, it was the hospital.
I looked up at Olivia suddenly, the operation was successful why would the hospital possibly be calling me.
Xavier's POV
Immediately after my call with Miggy , I went into the kitchen to make cereal at least have something to eat in all of these frustrations.
I heard my phone ring and I groaned!. Oh no I just hope it isn't mom , I've had enough of her today.
I picked up my phone and it was the temporary assistant at the office.
He was due to leave already but I was still just holding him because we have not found anyone.
But now I think we have someone .
*Sighs.
Why would he possibly be calling me by this time and on a Saturday ?!.
I dropped the cup I was holding wiped my hands with the back of my trouser and picked up my phone.
"What's going on" I asked immediately I picked up the call
"Boss, we have a problem" he said .
"What is it "
"One of the shareholder is questioning your ownership of the company"
"What are you talking about and how am I just getting to know about this"
"We didn't know he was going to push through with it"
"Your grandfather's rules stated that the company can only be handed to you once you're married"
"And then you're not, so he wants your uncle to fill in your position until you get Married"
"Why aren't they suggesting my dad take it"
"Your dad isn't in the position to, he has all other things to take care of"
I sighed.
"You don't have to worry about that situation has been sorted"
"What?!, You're already married boss" he asked.
"If that's all?!" I asked instead rolling my eyes at his questions.
"That's all " he said and I ended the call.
I sighed and walked back into the kitchen.
I'm really beginning to suspect uncle Mark , is Mom really right about him?!.
Even if I don't want this , at this point I really have to do it !!.
Ariel's POVAt the hospital ....."What's wrong with my mom " I yelled immediately after I got into the hospital."Calm down, Miss Ariel," the nurse said."How can you tell me to calm down when my Mom is dying" I yelled in her face.Olivia held my hands and pulled me behind her."You should see the doctor first," the nurse said to Olivia and she pulled me along to the doctor's office."What the hell is wrong with my mother now" I yelled immediately I got into the doctor's office"Just calm down," Olivia said almost yelling."For the last time don't tell me to calm down""The doctor herself told me my mom's okay now, so what was she telling me now?!" I yelled in reply."Miss Ariel can you please take it easy and have your seat," the doctor said calmly"Just explain to me already please" I hurried tears gathering in my eyes already sitting in front of her."The operation was successful," She said."But recently we just noticed, your mother she's not strong enough to wake up yet""It was
Ariel's POVNext morning Sunday 7:00 pm...I pulled out my box and began to fold my clothes in.I was supposed to move in with Xavier today, as his contract wife.His mom had of course sold a different story to the media.Whatever she said to them I don't care, what I care about right now is my Mom's health."Aww bestie" Olivia cooed as she wrapped her hands around my neck from behind"I can't believe, I'll be staying alone now," she said resting her head on my back."We won't be apart, I promise""I'll always come to see you at the cafe" I consoled."Right now I feel like packing my bags and going with you," she said."You know that's not possible right," I said turning to her as she let go of me."We won't be apart I promise, you won't even feel that I'm not here""Sure?!""Sure" I replied with a smile.I turned back to my box, closed the zipper, and put it down.I turned back to her and pulled her in a tight hug."I love you, Livia, thank you for everything," I said."I love you t
Author's POV Later in the day ....Sunday Afternoon 3:00 pm ....Ariel got her things together inside her bag , packed it up and immediately she was sure that she was good to go ,she slung her bag over her shoulders and headed for the a door."And where the hell are you going?!" Xavier asked walking down the stairs , she slowly turned to him and narrowed her brows at him."I don't see how where I'm going concerns you!" She replied fiercely , she had made up her mind that she wasn't going to ever be bullied by him , he slowly moved closer to her with pursed lips and his hands in his pocket. "Look, you don't scare me alright!!" She imputed immediately as he didn't stop moving closer to her."Your Mom employed me not you! And I'll answer only to her" she added and stepped back a bit.He didn't say anything, he just slowly removed his hands from his pocket and brought out his phone , he slowly took his eyes off her and looked down at his phone , after a while he raised the phone."Hi ma
"You should go back to where you're coming from!" .Immediately he said that , she looked up at him abruptly.That statement almost made her run mad , not with all the pains she was feeling in her body and all the stress she faced this evening."What nonsense is he spluttering ?!" She thought and scoffed immediately."You're joking right?!" She whispered."Try me " he replied."Ofcourse not , you can't be serious" she replied as she held the bags in her hand tightly and made to go in again.He didn't say anything or even move , he just kept looking at her, anticipating where she was going to pass into the house.Because up to him , she wasn't passing the night inside his house."Look Xavier , I'm not interested in these drama , I'm really really really tired " she started placing an emphasis on the last really."So if you'll please just move aside and let me in , " she whispered, he scoffed and his lips surely curved in a smile. "No , I'm not moving aside and I'm definitely not letti
3:00 pm ..Ariel sat alone at the cafeteria , staring at the cup of very hot tea in her front as she sniffed occasionally.Derrick had just finished putting her through and taking her around , and her catarrh has gotten worse.She could barely breathe comfortably, she just sat in a corner there as she stared at the other people quietly going about their own business , majority of them greeting respectfully as they passed beside her , ofcourse she was the boss's wife.Thinking about Xavier , her face knotted into a small frown, he's the cause of all her problem right now , she couldn't just imagine how someone can be so wicked to do what he did!.He left her outside the rain without looking back?! Definitely her life isn't safe living with him."You okay?!" She heard someone ask , her face focused on the cup he dropped on the table , immediately he took his seat , she raised her head to look at who it was.She had never met this young man in her life before , so what did he want with h
7:00 pm .."I'm coming" Ariel yelled from the kitchen immediately she heard the door bell ring , she quickly wiped her hands dry and stepped out of the kitchen and towards the entrance door ."Delivery for Mr Xavier Dunlop" he said and handed over to her a big box ."Okay , thank you" she said as she signed the papers and took the box from him."Jeez " she cussed as she held the box, it was much more heavier than it looked.She moved quickly towards the dinning area and dropped it on the floor there."That's for you" she heard Xavier say immediately she dropped it , she slowly raised her head and looked up at him."Change of wardrobe, and stop disgracing yourself" he added and walked towards the living room.Ariel placed her lips tightly against each other as she picked up the box again and carried it up to her room.She just dropped it at the entrance and walked back to the kitchen to continue what she was doing.Immediately she was done with making her pancakes , she placed three sl
8:00 pm ..."From the start , I already knew this was a very bad idea" Olivia said , immediately Ariel was done narrating what she went through just within yesterday and today."I know right?!" Ariel whispered tiredly, she held her phone up as she turned and laid on her back folding her leg on the bed."Now I'm beginning to see the light , maybe I should just have taken a loan" "Or worse , Go back to Uncle Daniel, maybe he would have helped if he heard that his sister was on her death bed " she groaned."For real , I thought she was on my side , only for her to call me this evening and tell me trash ,"" Assuming I had a plan B for my mom's medical bill , I would have just thrown her money in her face and walk the hell out of this place " she said angrily."But you don't,so you have to take it easy" Olivia replied."I want to tell you right now how much of a mistake you've made moving in with him but that doesn't change anything ""Same thing goes for you Ariel, stop dwelling in the
At the staff meeting ...."So , pitch your ideas " Xavier said , he was seated in front of his other staff with his legs crossed and his hands careful placed on his knees .Ariel was seated beside him with a notebook in her hands ready to do her job and take notes.The other workers were seated opposite Xavier , their chairs arranged in a curve ."So nobody has anything to say ?!" Xavier repeated , his temper raising slowly already."Asher wants a new game app, something different""Something big , and we're gonna give it to him!""Because he's our biggest client and we can't afford to loose him" He growled"So, I'm waiting!" He gritted ."I made an announcement that everyone comes up with a new gaming app idea , why the hell are you guys not saying anything" he growled ."Hmm , a dating app but it doesn't match just anyone , it match people with the same career interest" "So like Tinder , but boring" Xavier snapped."Why would I want to date someone with the same interest as me !"
Three weeks later ....."Will all the matriculating students rise as we take the school pledge " And Olivia stood up with a small smile as she turned to look at Miguel and the others where they were seated and Miguel blew her a kiss.She dramatically caught it and placed it on her chest as she turned back to face the stage and she joined in with the pledge.****"Congratulations baby " Miguel said to her as he pulled her into an hug immediately they were done with the matriculation program."Thank you baby " she replied with a wide smile."Mama " Michaela called excitedly as she ran up to her ."Aww , my baby " she said as she picked her from the floor and swirled her as she giggled happily and she dropped her."Congratulations Bestie , I'm very happy for you " Ariel said as she pulled her into an hug."I love you " she added ."Congrats " Xavier said as he hugged her too."Thank you Xavier " she said."My baby " Miranda said as she walked up to her ."I'm super proud of you ""Thank
Liam's residence...."Listen , your sister is still alive " Rise said to Liam."You don't mean it !" He replied."I saw her with my own eyes today !" She replied."But we seem to be safe though , she has Amnesia" she said."Still we need to act fast ""After what Mia did , I don't think we can trust her again""We can't even trust her " he added and she nodded ."So now what do you plan to do next ?!" She asked."Hmm "" The past few days got me thinking really deeply " he said and I've come up with just the perfect plan " he said."But for now " he murmured and moved closer to her ""I missed you " he murmured."Your dad is upstairs!" She said immediately and he laughed "You lie , he already left " he said and they bursted out laughing."So you missed me " she asked as she moved closer to him."Hm hm" he replied as he placed his lips on hers and she giggled as they kissed."Rose ?!!" Xavier called as he barged into the house and she jumped on the chair immediately and stood up "Xav
"I do " she whispered immediately."Is my Mom really dead ?!" She asked in a whisper and Carl nodded slowly."She is " he whispered and she bursted out wailing."I'm sorry " he said as he pulled her into an hug ."Liam is such a bastard " she said after some minutes of crying."He has said it and he did it " she murmured."He killed our mothers, my own innocent mother !!" She said as tears began to fall from her face again."Now you can bring him to book " Carl said and she nodded."Him , my dad and Rose !" She whispered."They'll all suffer for what they did to me !" She replied."Rose ?!""Did you just say Rose ?!" Carl asked."Yes , Rose !" She replied ."Oh my God Xavier needs to hear this " he said as he picked up his phone and put a call across to Xavier immediately.Meanwhile 7:00 pm ...At The Dunlop's Residence ....Xavier slowly walked to the rooftop of the house and took his seat on the wall way up there, turning to face outside, any small push could send him flying downsta
"What ?!!!" Xavier and Ariel chorused immediately.And the two women turned to look at them immediately."How dare you insinuate I'm cheating on my husband" Belinda growled."Whether you are or whether you're not , I don't really care ""All I care about is my daughter meeting with her father and getting the recognition she deserves!!" She replied."Your daughter is meeting no one !" Belinda said."She won't get a dime of what my son has worked for!" She said."Not every one is as shallow as you Belinda""My daughter doesn't need Anders or his money!!" She replied ."She just deserves to know who her father is !" She said."Anders can never be her father !!" Belinda said."Anders has only one child the whole world knows and that's Xavier !!" Belinda said and Miranda laughed."Then explain to me , why some months ago you offered me money just so that I don't talk to Anders about Ariel!""If you knew she wasn't his daughter why did you offer me money to go far away and not come into you
"What ?!!!" Everyone one of them yelled even Olivia ."This is bullshit !!" Ariel said immediately and she stood up."I'm out of here" she said and picked up her bag and stormed towards the door."Dude !! " Miguel said and Xavier stood up immediately and ran to her."Look I was drunk , I didn't know what I was doing ""I had no idea what I was doing, I was highly intoxicated " he said and he held her hands.She snatched her hands from him and turned to face him."So You have the right to cheat on me , because you were drunk?!""So after I left your house yesterday , she didn't leave , she was still there ?!" She said."You know after Miguel's speech , I was considering forgiving you ""Because ofcourse you're only human and we all make mistakes " she said."But this ?! Fucking your ex ?!""It wasn't a mistake Xavier , it's a choice you made !""Something you chose to do and I can't live with it !!" She said and wiped the teras on her face."I'm sorry , I was drunk I mistook her for yo
Later in the day .....10:00 am ..."I'm sorry for speaking to you rudely yesterday " Xavier said to Miguel over the phone "That's alright," he replied."She's leaving this morning" he said."She's packing her things already " he said and Miguel nodded."Okay ""What's done is done there's no need to cry over spilled milk " he said and Xavier nodded slowly."Did Ariel agree to come here ?!""What did Olivia say " Xavier asked."She'll be coming in by one clock today " Miguel replied and Xavier looked up to see Rose dragging her bag downstairs."Thank you , let's all meet at your office today , we need to talk " he said."What's going on , what happened that it's so important we have to talk ?!" He asked."It's not an over the phone conversation Miguel, once we see later today we'll talk " he said ."Okay now , I need to go I have a session in a few minutes " he said."Thank you man," Xavier replied."See you later " he added."Yeah " Miguel replied and ended the call."I'm leaving no
7:00 pm ..."Oh my God" Xavier murmured as he staggered inside the house "Xavier " Rose called at once as she stood up and limped towards him, holding the chair for support."You're drunk " she Said"Drunk ?!" He replied with a tut."I'm not drunk " he replied "What is wrong with you ?!!" She asked as she wrapped her hands around his waist and placed his hands over his neck as they both staggered to the largest sofa in the living room."I'm perfectly fine " he replied with a small laugh."I'm good " he added."You don't look good " she replied as she stood up about to walk away and get him water , the expression in his face changed immediately."Ariel " he whispered as he held her hands ."I'm not ... " She tried to say but he interrupted her."Ariel please don't walk away " "Listen to me " he said."And she slowly walked back and sat on the chair beside him.""I didn't mean to kiss her " he whispered."I don't know what came over me " he said ."Do you still love her ?!" Rose aske
1:00 pm ..."What's wrong dear " Miranda asked as Ariel sluggishly walked into the house and Ariel slowly turned to look at her."I'm fine Mom" she replied."Really?!""You don't look fine to me ""Are you thinking about Xavier again?!" Miranda asked ."We were already making progress right " She added and Ariel slowly walked to her and sat beside her on the chair.She slowly leaned in and wrapped her hands around her Mom and rested her head in her bossom."What's going on ?!" Miranda whispered."Just let me stay like this Mom" she said as she closed her eyes and Miranda slowly reached for her arms and slowly caressed it ."I'll be fine Mom " she whispered as she finally raised her head."You can talk to me dear " Miranda said and Ariel smiled."It's nothing important " she replied."I'll be fine actually " she said."See ," she said as she raised her hands and showed it to her mother."Ohh, you returned the ring " She said and Ariel nodded slowly."Probably why I'm feeling the way I
Meanwhile 9:30am Xavier's Residence..."Good Morning" Xavier greeted as he walked into the room was staying."What are you doing ?!" He asked immediately he saw her removing the bandages on her legs and he quickly let go of the door and walked towards her."Good Morning" she whispered calmly."I'm trying to see if I can walk on my own without the bandages , " she said."I'm beginning to feel like a liability here , I need to leave " she said."Look , it's even still swollen " he said as he took the bandages from her hands and began to wrap it back."How about I just take you to the hospital so you can get treatments once and for all " he said."After my accident, it has been traumatic going to the hospital" she replied."I'm sorry " he said and he cipped the bandage immediately he was done wrapping it."All done " he said "Come on let me help you downstairs" he said."I made breakfast" he added as he wrapped his hands her shoulders and lifted her up."Atleast you can standup and at