Geoffrey’s childhood is full of hardship. His father died when he was 10, and his mother had to work in market just to support and feed him. Soon, he was forced to drop out of school and worked hard to pay their bills. However, his life changed when his mom met Isa’s father.After her mom re-married to a wealthy man, Geoffrey went back to the school. He’s happy to have a little sister who called him ‘brother’ and a friend like Chadwick. His mom also found happiness together with a kind and supportive husband who treated Geoffrey as if he was his own son. ‘It was a happy family,’ he thought.But that happiness did not last.Isa confessed her feelings, saying that she fell in love with him.Afraid that Geoffrey might ruin the peace, he tried too hard to avoid his step-sister and even broke his friendship with Chadwick. So, after graduation, he asked their parents if he could live by himself and study college in a faraway place.His mother and stepfather agreed, and that’s why he studied
“Ladies and gentlemen! Tonight, is the night everyone is waiting for.”The launching of the new wine presented as the project of Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe has started. Loud cheers and claps resonated around the garden as the two CEO climbed up the stairs. When Adira and Chadwick met on the stage, they shook each other’s hands to show their partnership.The first part of the launch is introducing the new wine. They prepared a VCR which shows the people who work behind the scenes and how the wine was produced using the finest ingredients.As guests watched the VCR, Chadwick and Adira sat in the corner of the stage. They are sitting next to each other, watching both the screen and the people’s reaction under the stage.Gradually, Chadwick turned his head to his wife.Before the start of the ceremony, Adira saw him together with Isa . Although he went to Adira after talking with Isa, he did not have the chance to explain to his wife.[“The ceremony will start. So, we should stick togeth
With a downward gaze, Isa stayed seated on the floor while the liquid of mixed food and drinks dripping from the top of her head to her face and to the tip of her chin.A cold wave of dread washed over her. In the special event when many people came to celebrate, she humiliated herself and became the laughingstock of everyone, although some of them felt sorry. Isa heard the murmurs, asking who she might be or how embarrassing it would be to be in her situation.Isa felt her heart drop to the pit of her stomach as she realized how mortifying it is to make a fool of herself. Was it because of the alcohol? Her desperation to follow a man who resembles her stepbrother?Things went so quick, she’s not sure what this is and how is that. All she wished if for the earth to open up and swallow her in a whole.‘I don’t want to be here,’ she prayed inwardly as she could not bear to lift her head and meet the eyes around.Her cheeks burned as tears prickled at the corner of her eyes. At the world
Adira’s POV My husband is taking so long outside. I was told by his secretary that Chadwick will come back as soon as possible. But it’s been past 30 minutes since he went out of the event venue with his dearly Isa. Worried it might cause misunderstanding to the guests, which already happened, I went out to find him.I am so damn sure there will be an article or rumor after this. But if Chadwick and I came in together, we might find away to somehow lessen the problem.‘If we can explain to everyone that Isa is a friend of us, then the rumor will be light.’ I hated to consider that dumb woman as my friend, though. No matter how special they are to each other, they should know how to differentiate things they can and cannot do.‘What came to Chadwick’s mind that he invited his woman in this event?’ I wanted to curse his foolishness. But at the back of my head, I wonder if this might be my punishment for kissing him inside the limo. The reasons why I kissed him are very simple. First,
The CEO of Wine&Vibe is having an affair right in front of his wife. This rumor circulated among peers in businesses, especially those who attended the event last night. It’s not been that long since Jaymee released an article that showcasing the love between Chadwick and Adira. Even youngster, who read the magazine and gave support for the two were so disappointed after they heard the rumor about Chadwick’s affair. This might have a huge downfall effect to their project. Therefore, Chadwick and Adira thought of a way to solve the problem, and that is to advertise the wine together. Chadwick’s side will release the statement that the rumor isn’t true and Adira’s side also said that the woman her husband saved that night is a great friend of her. After that, they went to the studio to start their photo shoot for the wine’s advertising magazine, poster and online banner. Chadwick is wearing a black polo sleeves with three unbuttoned buttons from the collar downward, showing his sharp c
Before the photo shoot started, Adira reached for the photographer and asked him a favor.[“Tell us to make intimate poses.”]The theme for the photo shoot is the advertisement of the newly launched wine made by Wine&Vibe and Crimson Meadow. Poster, pictures, and banners will be used to promote the product in digital and traditional magazines and online sites. Therefore, there’s no need for Chadwick and Adira to make intimate poses for they will only use a proper and formal picture to advertise.However, to the man who made a ruckus in the middle of the event, Adira thinks this is the best way to punish her husband.“Mrs. Adira will sit on your lap, sir.”The first hurdle that Chadwick should face is letting Adira sit on his lap.Just hearing the words made his palms sweaty and his heart beating so fast.Withal, he has no choice but to do what the photographer asked him to do. Either way, he is the reason why they had to model together, in order to shut down the rumors about his affair
Adira woke up, the same as every day stretching her legs off her bed and onto the floor, her arms raised up grazing the ceiling.It was a dry and windy morning. Just weeks ago, the weather was stormy heat but now, the temperature suddenly decreases as people bid their goodbyes to summer and welcomed autumn.Adira turned to the window, delighted to see the blue sky with just one giant cloud above. Sure, many has idea of a beautiful day that might include blue skies and fairies but for Adira, today was… Friday. Nothing special was going on and she had to go to work.“I am excited to see the leaves from Deciduous trees to fall, though,” she murmured before she got out of bed. As she waltzed to get her phone to the top of the cabinet, she smelled the aroma of coffee being freshly brewed.She stopped walking and with the phone on her hand, she looked at the door of her room.Chadwick is probably up and fixing his breakfast.As a morning person, the smell of the coffee woke Adira up with eas
Third Person’s POVAdira sat in front of her office desk.A pile of works is waiting for her.“There’s no rest,” she sighed.But even if the day will be tiring, she found peace as soon as she saw the drink on her table. She wrapped her hand around the cold cup and brought it near to her. Then, she noticed the note above the lid of the drink.[“If you are having a stressful day, never forget to smile.”]That made her smile.“Stressful day, you say,” she murmured before taking the sip on her favorite roasted hazelnut ice latte.The ices melted and the drink taste bland.“Drinking a bland latte gave me a slight stress,” she chuckled.Adira understood why the drink isn’t tasty anymore. Probably, her secretary bought it before something came up and she came late at work.“People do have lot of worries,” she murmured undertone.Problems never stop visiting humanity. They just surpassed the crisis of her husband’s affair rumors, but now, another hurdle came.Looking at the space, Adira rememb
5 months passed. The joined project of Crimson Meadow and Wine&Vibe is a great success. Many congratulated the two CEOs who worked so hard for this project and for helping a lot of charities as one of their goals. At the end of the month, the two held a press conference. Reporters came to witness the successful joined of the famous married couple. They thought that they will only hear news about the business and how they’ll end the union. However, Chadwick and Adira came out with a big surprise for everyone. “Before we end the conference, Adira and I would like to announce something very important.” Gradually, the two looked at each other and smiled. Their deal is clear. After the five months when the project is over, they will reveal the truth about their divorce. And the time has come. However… “Adira and I decided to marry again.” At Chadwick's words, gasp filled the hall. Tons of lights flashed, capturing each second. What does he mean by marrying Adira again? Everyone as
Chadwick went back home to house lightheartedly. Geoffrey and he fixed their relationship. Although he’s worried about Isa, Chadwick decided to meddle in her life anymore.Now, what’s left to do is to deal with Adira.He excitedly entered the house as he heard from Neil and Hansel would come home to their house. Other than living with Adira in the same place, Chadwick thinks that his other advantage against Geoffret is that he has the support of their secretaries.‘The only hurdle is winning over my ex-wife’s heart.’He realized how hard it is to win a favor from someone. Even if Adira doesn’t have feelings for him when she’s seducing him long time ago, Chadwick can tell how difficult the quest is.‘Maybe, she’s trying to get her revenge and..’His thoughts stopped when he saw his wife standing in front of him.She’s really home.“You’re quite late,” she greeted with a smile.Being with her, his heart pounds with each breath, like a hummingbird’s wings.‘Who cares if she’s testing me o
“Dear brother, It’s me, your stubborn sister who keeps on following you. I am writing a letter to you since you are my last family. And I am happy to have at least you by my side. Remember the first day when we saw each other? I was so captivated by your handsomeness. I thought I saw a prince. Your smiles, your shy approach and your kind attitude, they reached my heart. And maybe, that is the first time I fell in love with you. I kept this a secret for a long time, but it overflowed in a way I couldn’t control it anymore. Mistakes after mistakes. I learned that all my life, I dedicated it to you. I regretted my actions, even the words that I didn’t mean. I am sorry for wishing that. Believe me, I didn’t want our parents to die. Just like you, I was in deep pain too. But in the end, I haven’t learned. I keep on reaching for the affection that you couldn’t give. I was selfish and I hurt many people around me. I am sorry. I should have listened to you. But, it’s too late. I lost my
Third Person’s POVTwo weeks have passed.The accident that happened in the CUR8 mall has never leaked through the media. But Nocturne, who was keeping a close eye on the Crimson Meadow’s CEO has heard the accident. He planned to take his revenge, but he thinks it won’t be good to fight against Adira anymore since she has more card to use. And so, he stopped pursuing the unbeatable leader.Many days passed by and finally, it was time for Adira to go out of the hospital. Oddly, she recovered so fast unlike other patients who underwent the same head injury. Her doctor even joked that she might be from a tiger clan since she healed so quickly.As this will be the day of her discharge, two men waited for her outside her room.Who are these two men?Basically, they are the two guys who keep going back and forth in this place for long two weeks. Hansel said that Adira would recover if they were here, since all they do is fight in front of Adira. To solve that, the guys decided to come on sep
Adira’s POV Often, when someone has a head injury, she won’t remember the details of the accident. What happened, how she got hurt and who’s with her during the incident. But as soon as opened my eyes, everything came to me so vividly. I recalled how I saw the sign board above that was swaying down, when I looked at Chadwick who was standing beneath, when I ran towards his side and when I pushed him away and got hurt instead. Above all, the realization I had while running towards him came to me like a wave. It wasn’t calm, gentle, or destructive. Just… something I expected ever since I admitted that it might be possible to fall in love. I blinked my eyes slowly while looking at the white ceiling above the hospital room. Back then, I really thought I saw the underworld. But it really seems that someone like me was blessed with long life. As I was inwardly about to laugh, a voice called me. “A-Adira?” My numb body, which did not move for long hours, tingled as I turned my head t
Since it hasn’t been announced yet that Chadwick and Adira aren’t a married couple anymore, Chadwick still has the right to play as her husband. And so, he and Falcon took turns watching Adira and waiting for her to wake up. It’s almost been two days already, yet Adira hasn’t woken up. As Chadwick watched her sleep, a faint sad smile drew on his lips. “You are sleeping for too long,” he whispered. “I wanted to tell you a lot about your father.” How Falcon almost collapsed, when he watched over her daughter without sleeping and when he was caught crying while praying for her fast recovery, Chadwick wanted to tell all of this to Adira once she woke up. All past years, Adira believed that her father did not have any affection for her. On which, Chadwick will testify as lies. Falcon loves her daughter, more than anyone in the world. Staring at Adira, Chadwick remembered last night when he and Falcon had a conversation while looking over Adira. “My world collapsed,” Falcon said while
The adrenaline that Geoffrey and Chadwick had as they bring Adira to the hospital haven’t died down yet.When they saw Adira laying down on the ground, unconscious and with blood on her head, they felt an unfamiliar sensation, a combination of adrenaline that made their body cold and electricity tingled their skin.As adrenaline hit them, they realized the situation. Adira is in danger.Chadwick looked at his tainted hands and trembled.He and Geoffrey are currently waiting outside the operating room where Adira was brought in. It’s been an hour, and yet, they haven’t heard anything about her condition.Will she live?Will everything be okay?They wanted to be positive as much as possible. Yet the terrible shock made them anxious.Thinking if something would happen to her is not just painful for Chadwick. It takes everything out of him. He was so distraught over her suffering that it made him feel nauseous and lightheaded.Then guilt came to knock him over.‘This is because of me. I am
Third Person's POVGeoffrey followed where Adira’s gaze peered into. What he saw standing from afar was his old pal, his former buddy and now, his competitor.Years ago, when Isa confessed her feelings to Geoffrey for the first time, Geoffrey saw Chadwick hiding in secret. That day, he only wished for Chadwick to come out and to be brave. If only Chadwick was courageous to get Isa’s love, then it wouldn’t be necessary for Geoffrey to avoid them and lose their friendship.But now, Geoffrey felt the opposite.When Chadwick saw them together, he wished he could just turn around and leave them.'You used all your time and opportunity to be with Adira. Why are you still trying when it is too late?' He asked this in his mind as he stared at him.At last.Something snapped in his brain as he remembered how Adira answered his question before.Adira said that she could fall in love with one of them. As of now, Adira thinks the two of them can make her heart move.'So, being with her for a long
Chadwick’s PovYears ago, when my heart was still young to understand what "courage" really meant, I failed on pursuing my first love.My feet which were ready to approach Isa, had hesitate in the middle. At the end, I stayed in my safe zone.Once I learned that my long-time unrequited love has feelings for Geoffrey, I accepted the fate that the sweet picture of being by her side will remain an unfilmed picture. A black film.Even though I was discovered in an accident and was rejected, I only felt an anticipated fate. Because from the very start, I knew that my place to Isa’s life is a friend. A friend whom she can use when she's having a hard time over her own one-sided love.Isa used me to make Geoffrey jealous. Withal, I did not care. I just waited for what life entails me to do.There are just things and people which I cannot get. No matter how rich and successful I am, I can't gain affection. Once I failed, I thought it would last for a long time. Forever.But did I get happy?Go