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I was still angry. I couldn't believe she had dropped Nathan off with me just to go out on a date with Henry. Like, why would she do that?I felt slighted and annoyed and jealous. She had been so nonchalant about it too, but if we looked at it, I had no right to get angry either.I sighed and ruffled through my hair, grabbing the documents that sat on my desk."Hello... Honey!" I groaned when the familiar yet annoying voice of Ariadne filled my office."What are you doing here?""Seeing you, I came the other day and your secretary said you were busy.""I'm just as busy now, so if you'll excuse me."I stood up from my chair and tried to walk past her."Do you know your parents' anniversary is right around the corner?""Of course I know, they're my parents.""Well, Nana said we'd be going to the party together so....""And you think that?""Of course, whyRelated chapters
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LaylaThe day of the anniversary came, and I stood in my closet undecided about what to wear. Leo hadn't said if there was a theme or particular color to wear, and I wasn't sure what to wear to the anniversary party.Maybe something formal but not too formal.Another maxi dress?I looked through the collection of maxi dresses I had, most of them from my brand, and decided on a black one yet again.Black made one look mysterious while still staying classy and charming and I loved to stay in the background. A bright red dress or any other bright-colored cloth wouldn't help with that, so I picked up the black maxi dress I had decided on and placed it on the bed.It was armless this time, having a corset type of style for the upper body, while the rest of the dress was free around the legs with the split stopping at my thigh yet again.I took out another black leather purse from my brand's collection and paired it
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"Ariadne, here you are?" Tony said, coming back towards our table and I groaned inwardly.A circle of people I didn't want to be around.Whatever conversation that would have taken place got cut short by both of his parents walking up to the stage, and they cleared their throats to give their speech.Leo went up next to talk about his parents and I smiled as he praised them and the years they'd spent together."So are you guys back together or what?" Ariadne asked."Uhn?" I turned to her."You're his ex, who he dated back in college, am I right?"I nodded reluctantly.Tony had gone to do something at another table, socializing, and I was left alone with the dominating woman."Well, how did you guys meet again?""Through a business partnership and no, we are not together or back together.""Then why are you here?"Oh! sh*t!"Uhm, wanted to come out for the night a
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LaylaMy thoughts were jumbled up in a mess by the time I woke up the next day and the pounding in my head didn't make it any better."Ugh!" I groaned and went into the kitchen where I made a cup of coffee for myself. As the water boiled, my phone rang in my bedroom and I went to get it. It was Hannah,"Hey Hannah""Are you hungover?" she asked as she stared at me on the screen since it was Facetime, but I couldn't concentrate as Nathan's face filled the screen, "Mommy!!""Hey honey""He won't let me rest from this morning, asking me to call you.""It's not that late yet, just..." My eyes widened when I saw the time."What the f*ck?!"The memories seemed to flood my head at that moment and I remembered kissing Leo, getting drunk after going back to the party, and being carried out by him."Knew you got wasted last night, it's freaking 10 pm, and you just cussed in front of a child"Oh, that's right, "I'm sorry, I'll be there now."I've never left Nathan alone for this long by himself
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Ariadne"Cut," the director shouted that afternoon as we enacted one of the scenes in the script."That was good," he commented and Jeremy came to meet me with a bottle of water immediately."You still have a photo shoot with the brand before you're done for the day,"I groaned, "okay,"I told everyone bye when the whole thing was wrapped up for the day and I headed to the car with Jeremy. That's when I saw him."Jeremy, wait for me in the car," I said, taking Tony's hands and I went to a corner of the building where the shoot had just been held."What are you doing here?"He took out a single rose which I hadn't known was with him, without answering, and it looked so beautiful... No, focus."I asked, why are you here?""To make good on your promise. You promised me dinner, right?"I sighed. That was true but also because I had been desperate to take someone with me to Carter's anniversary.I sighed again, "Fine, I'll go out to dinner with you, but I still have a shoot before I'm done
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LaylaI bent down in front of Nathan when we got to his class and smiled, "Uncle Leo will be picking you up today, and you'll spend some time with him.""Yay!!" I wondered if he'd even miss me."What of you mummy?" he suddenly asked, making me smile, and I ruffled his away, "I'll be in another city for about two to three days, so stay with Uncle Leo, okay?"He nodded, and I watched him go to meet his friends. I faced Miss Honey, his class teacher."As I've said, Mr Cooper will be picking him up""Okay ma'am""That will be all then, bye.""Bye Ma"I left and started my ride to the airport. My flight was slated for nine, so I should make it, right?I made it just in time and the necessary documents were all checked before the flight attendant on the plane led me to the first-class area."Would you need help with anything, ma'am?""No, I'm fine for now."The announcement was made by the pilot, and soon we were in the air. I sketched a few things on my pad when I was not eating, and I pla
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LaylaThe doorbell rang later that evening as I watched TV in the sitting room-like corner and I stood up to open the door. It was probably my pizza order which I had made.No, it wasn't.Instead, it was Henry with a Chinese takeout box in his hand."Henry?""Hi, I thought you might be hungry so...." he raised the takeout and a bottle of wine."Oh yes, actually I ordered pizza not too long ago.""Oh... We could eat both."I smiled, "Sure, come in."Just as I was about to close the door, I saw the delivery guy who was to bring my pizza and I paid him before closing the door."It's here"He smiled and opened up the takeout. I also opened the pizza and that's when Leo's call came in. I cursed him in my mind but was also happy that I'd get to talk to Nathan."Hel
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LaylaMy meeting with Henry and Amanda went well, and she promised to contact me once she got the idea for the business planned out with Henry. I was going via Zoom since I wouldn't be around then and I got into my car.The ride home was long and spent thinking to myself. I thought about the happenings of the last few days and how Henry had ignored me after the meeting. He had been hurt, and I planned to apologize.I should apologize.I waited outside my room when I got there, knowing that he was going to come up soon, he came up looking so gloomy and all. I walked up to him as he passed me and cleared my throat, "Henry"He paused, leaving his back to my face and I got even closer, "I... I'm really sorry about the other night. I shouldn't have said that and I..."He faced me, "It's probably the truth. I know you don't like me and have been wavering since Leo showed up, but no matter how much I try to assure myself that you'll come around, I find myself getting hurt each time. I'm just
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LaylaI got to the hospital around 12pm when Hannah was already getting discharged, and it was a miracle cause no one else was around to help her with her things. I grabbed her baby bag, which contained the things we had bought for the baby, and I helped her into my car where she settled down."What of Mr Cooper?" I asked.She shrugged, "I haven't seen his since yesterday.""And Sofia?""She came around early this morning but had to go to school""That's right.""Georgina also paid a visit late last night after Mr Cooper and Sofia left. I made him call the important people.""And how was he with you when you gave birth?""I had just finished telling him he was the father when my water broke.""Oh, so he helped you to the hospital?""Yes, and one young lady, actually almost everyone in the cafe. I was quite embarrassed.""There's no need to be" I said, looking at her through the front mirror."He'll come around, okay?" I added and she waved it off."I really don't care, I'm just happy
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8–9 months laterAriandeI was already having contractions, and it was obvious I was going to go into labor soon. It was great I was with Layla though, and I tried to call for her. A yelp escaped my mouth as the contraction hit me harder."Oh my God, Ariande, are you okay?" Layla entered into the living room where I was, dropping the glass of water she had gone to bring, and she took out her phone to call Tony.He arrived sooner than we both expected, and he helped me into his car with Layla, who was pretty heavy too. She was to be due in a few days or a week from mine, and we'd both be free of mood swings and erratic hormones. Then she followed us to the hospital where I went into proper labor and gave birth to my girls a few hours later.I could tell from the minute that Tony walked in after my labor that he had gone through a lot of anxiety and I collected the baby when the nurse placed her in my arms, "Oh my God, Ariande, I'm so grateful for this, thank you for bringing her into t
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AriandeIt was so great seeing these two get married, and I think I had seen Tony staring at me intently during the vow saying, I wouldn't be sure what that meant though.I loved the wedding reception even more, and it started off to a great start with some good music which me and the girls had gone through, including Layla and some good champagne. Other alcohols of different types were being passed around too, and soda for those who wouldn't want alcohol. There was great food and the couple when they finally entered.The song we had chosen for them to dance to upon entering started, and I have to say Leo gave his best more than Layla. It seemed like she was rather shy about dancing in public.Games were played and a lot of activities were thrown out. When the most awaited moment arrived, the throwing of the bouquet, I was in the front row because I wanted to get the bouquet and I got it.I squealed happily, "wow, I got it."Everyone smiled happily, and we waved the couple off to have
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LaylaWedding preparations went on in full swing by the time we came back and as Nana, Leo's grandmother, liked hosting parties, she was the one that took control of the entire thing. She did seek my permission on some things and I answered as best as I could.Hannah was so happy for me, so also Mr and Mrs Cooper, and they very much petted me like I was their new doberman.Ariande drew me to a fitting shop days before the wedding, and I was surprised to see the other ladies "were just here to give our opinions."I was happy that they were all rallying around me, but it was just making me more nervous. I looked through the variety of gowns they had and picked one, "Go try it on."I walked into the dressing room with Ariande to help, and I had to admit we had become pretty much closer.I came out to the sight of the other ladies, and they were like hmm, hmm, I felt like that too, it wasn't really giving. It was nice though, like an off-shoulder gown with a full train and veil too. I fel
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LaylaBy our fourth day there, the grill was out with the game night preparations being underway, and I helped as much as I could with the preparations. For one, I was feeling quite dizzy and nauseous and I did have an idea of what it might be, but I wasn't sure though, so I didn't want to make a big deal out of it.Tony and Leo helped set the lights on the beach and the chairs were set out around a fireplace in the middle. The beers were placed by the side and someone was to be manning the grill while everyone ate; Tony and Leo, of course. Kai offered, but the boys turned it down, and we all faced Kim."So what are the games we are going to be playing?""Okay, so I prepared quite a number of games, but the two most interesting ones would be never have I ever and two truths and a lie.""Oh, Kim" Ariande commented, making all of us laugh."So here are the rules for 'never have I ever'. Actually, it has just one rule. Everyone gets a turn to say 'never have I ever' and if you've done it
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Ariande"Something fun, what would you consider something fun". The girls and I were sitting on the kitchen island pondering on what was fun, as the guys had gone off to God knows where."Well, we could go clubbing," Kim suggested, to which I agreed, though I wasn't sure I could drink with my pregnancy. Actually, I couldn't."We could also have a game night, just sit out on the beach and have some drinks too while we play some games,""I agree too," Layla said in agreement to Kai's suggestion."Well, we could go shopping. That would be for the girls, but the guys could also tag along if they want to."We all nodded in agreement, planning the whole thing and I and Layla offered to go buy the groceries for the day we would be there.It would be nice to just bake and cook for everyone. I learned there was a grill too."So have you decided on anything?" Layla asked as we drove to the mall."Yes, I decided to tell him first before I made any decision. I'll tell him probably a day or two fr
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AriandeI was feeling quite funny and that was not good. I couldn't fall sick during production and at a crucial moment like this. I smiled happy when I saw my daily dose of bouquet delivered to my dressing room on set."He's just being so open now, isn't he?"Jeremy smiled, unsure of what to say."So how is your relationship with my brother?""Uhm... Actually I was going to say something about that. You're going on your break soon, right? I was wondering if I could take some days off then?"I cocked my head, "are both of you going on a vacation or trip?"He nodded slightly, "I could be back quickly if you want me to or cancel but...""It's okay, you can go. I'll manage on my own.""Really?"I nodded. As it was going to be my break soon, I wouldn't be having any shoots or production during that time because I would want some peace and quiet and, since I wouldn't be doing much then, it wouldn't be fair of me to rip his vacation from him.I called Tony when I was done with the scenes fo
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LaylaThe designs were created within weeks and the collections were out together for another week. I looked through the portfolios of models that had been placed on my table and decided on the ones that we were going to use for the fashion show and campaign too.Amanda and Henry came in from New York to help with the process and a date was given for the fashion show. As for the campaign, I supervised the photo shoot and video shoot of the collections, and it was posted on both the models and CARTER'S official website as well as social media handles.I was going through one of the documents when my secretary came in, "this young lady...""Aunt Layla!" I looked up from the document to see Sofia rush in, and she was looking all bubbly and happy. I signaled the secretary that it was okay, and I gave her a big hug."Hey girlie, how have you been?"She smiled, "good""I heard you were in trouble" she smiled again, but this time more mischievous."It wasn't my fault that somebody wanted to
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KaiI wasn't sure what to expect as I walked into the family house with Leo and Layla, and I was definitely surprised at the number of people that were there.Isn't that the famous actress, Ariande? And Leo's friend Tony, who were the couple that were looking about the same age as Leo's parents in a corner there too? There was also a grandma and grandpa too. Guess I had a lot of family."Leo honey" The Grandma greeted him, pecking him on the cheek, and he greeted her back. The woman also greeted Layla and a younger woman came to greet both of them too. Grandma stared at me, "and you're...""Oh you must be Kai, right?" The younger woman said, making me guess that she was Mrs Cooper, and I nodded."It's nice to meet you""Nice to meet you too", I shook her outstretched hand."This is Park Woojin, also Kai, Steve's daughter". Grandma looked confused."Steve didn't tell me about having a daughter.""Kai, meet Nana, your step grandmother and your step grandfather over there too."I greeted
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Ariande"You still haven't figured out who is sending you the flowers yet?" Tony asked as I sat on the island in his kitchen. He had a bowl in his hand as he mixed chicken with mashed potatoes and I shook my head."No. I plan to use a private investigator though, because it could be a stalker and..."He nodded and smiled, "I understand.""Why did you invite me for dinner though?" I asked, surprised, since I hadn't been to his house since the last time I was drunk.He has only ever come to my house since our altercation and had sex with me. Nothing else, no dinner, no nothing, not even a drink, so what had changed that?"I just needed company to eat with today.""Oh" I felt honored even though I shouldn't, and I watched him intently as he started frying the mixture together on a bone stick.It was crazy just how much he had invaded my head. It was like I couldn't think of anything else but him and I deserved it because it had been the other way around. I had manipulated him at first, p
