Vivian POV"Mom, what are you saying, I don't sleep around!" I almost screamed. I couldn't believe that was Max had been accusing me for over three years was beginning to seem like the truth. "I saw the pictures perhaps I don't have my phone any longer Vivian but it was you, laying on the bed in a five star hotel with a man old enough to be your father" My Mom said, throwing more light to my confusion.How could that be? I wasn't even the type of person that socialize with people that much so how could I suddenly sleep with someone I don't know.I turned to face Max" You have the pictures, don't you? Let me see it" I requested in a fierce demand but instead Max rolled his eyes at me, tugging his hands into his pockets and gave me a nonchalant stare."There'll be no need for that Vivian. I don't have it and I didn't want to divorce you because of that, just bear that in mind" He answered curtly, flashing a smile at me then to my mother."Why did you come back? You were going to see yo
Vivian POV The doctor's words whizzed in my ears as I sat frozen with surprise "Are you sure doctor?" I asked with mixed feelings and he smiled. "Of course Mrs Vivian, You're four weeks pregnant and you would be needing more rest since it's the gestational period for the baby, congratulations once again" He repeated the news once more and in that moment, I didn't know if I should be happy or sad. How would Max react to the news? There was every possibility that he could even kick me out of the house or perhaps, ask to get rid of the pregnancy or worse more, accuse me of infidelity. Right now, I don't know if I should be happy or sad, if I should laugh or cry. Why would a baby come at this time? Just when our marriage was nearing the peak of exhaustion. Max had sternly warned me not to give him an heir that he didn't want a child born of me rather from his first love. He believes that I had taken advantage of him and tied him down with marriage by manipulating his father. "T
Vivian POV I had flagged down a cab to the hospital, it wasn't the same as the one where I went for check- ups and within minutes, I arrived, my hair disheveled which made me attract a lot of stares but I cared less. My mother was my utmost priority at the moment and other things were second to it. Ever since my father had taken in another wife, he became distant to me and my mother and when I had stubbornly agreed to marry Max, he swore never to have anything to do with me. My mother fell sick and was diagnosed with stomach cancer. I had handled her chemotherapy bills with the money Max paid me as his secretary but right now, I've spent every penny I had for her medications. Should I ask Max for money? Would he even give me? I was yet to pay him back the hundred thousand dollars I borrowed from him with the excuse that I wanted to use it to fund my best friend's business. Max had no idea about my sick mom because I didn't tell him. He already saw me as a burden and there was no
Vivian POV As soon as Mary walked in behind the men, I realized what the situation was all about and got up, blocking their path with my hands. How did they even get past the security in the hospital? Do they even realize this was in a hospital? Oh I forgot who my father was. One of the most influential businessmen in the city. My father was rich but wouldn't compare to Max who was inextricably ten times wealthier than he was. I guess that was my father's prejudice for his hatred towards me- the fact that I married the son of his enemy which was Max's father. "Teach the bitch a lesson!" Mary yelled immediately at the men and they rushed further to cease me. As long as they took me and nothing would happen to my Mom then it's fine. I braced myself, ready to take the roughness of their pull at me. "Lay a finger on her and each of your fingers would be chopped by the end of today" A feminine familiar voice raced across the room, immediately making the men halt on their tracks an
Vivian POV Mature contents ahead, skip if you're not comfortable. "Come home now, Vivian" I received the text message from Max and had quickly ended my discussion with Sofia, she promised to look after my Mom till I was back. I quickly hailed down a cab and got in, my mind racing with different emotions, questions and thoughts. Max's message seemed to have brought out a hidden kind of fear in me, one that I have never felt before in our marriage. Did he need something? I asked myself throughout the drive until I arrived and quickly dashed into the mansion. Getting in, my senses were greeted with the raw scent of weed. Did he smoke? Max rarely smoked unless he was bothered about something. I quickly climbed the fleet of stairs and straight to the bedroom. On reaching, I pushed the door open and walked in and the first thing I was greeted with was his stunning sight, smoke oozing off his nose and mouth. He noticed my presence and turned sharply to face me, his gaze burning on
Vivian POV As usual, Max didn't pull out of me, he released his seeds inside me. Sometimes, I wondered why he did that when he clearly didn't want a child from me. He went into the bathroom to wash up and later he walked out, tying only a towel. The water dripping down his torso made him look even more enticing and I gulped down the lump in my throat, surprised at my own feelings for someone who just got roughly banged by her husband. Get a hold of yourself Vivian! I shook my head, waving off the thoughts from my mind. "Vivian" He suddenly called and I shifted my gaze to look at him, wondering why he had called me. "Ruth would be moving in here tomorrow, I suppose you know what that means right?" He released the bombshell and my ears twitched in their corners. What did he mean by that? Horror I never felt before suddenly enveloped my body, my heart raced faster than ever this time around, my fists clenched tightly beside me. "What.... What are you talking about Max?" I in
Vivian POV"I am not forgetting anything Max, I'll take my leave now. " I said with brevity, turned and then strode out. As soon as I reached the outside door, I released a long breath that I had been holding for long. Truth be told, Max's question had caught me off guard and for a moment, I had thought he had already discovered the heavy truth.I touched my belly, feeling the calmness of the fetus in me and I sighed. It was for the better after all and I would protect my baby.I walked further down the road, dragging my suitcase alongside as I tried to hail down a cab and instantly I realized I wasn't with my phone.Oh Goodness gracious! What the fuck is wrong with me! I immediately dashed back into the mansion, leaving the suitcase behind in a desperate pace.Max knew my phone password, what if he unlocks my phone?My heart raced with trepidation as I lurched faster through the stairs and instantly pushed the door open.And right there, Max held my phone in his hands, glancing inten
Vivian POV "Vivian" Ruth called as she stepped out of the car, two hefty men accompanied her. Her sinister voice was one I could recognize anywhere. The mockery evident in her tone was so obvious that even I could easily sense it. Ruth wasn't just my husband first love, she was also my senior and bully during college and when I had found out that she was in a relationship with Max, I knew there was no space for me in Max's life. Ruth was a pretty manipulative girl and I am not surprised how she got entangled with Max. I stood up from where I sat, gathering myself together and ignoring her degrading stare at me. The best way to avoid the situation was silence so I ignored and walked past her, standing closely to the main road to flag down a cab. I hadn't taken two step walks when I felt my arm pulled roughly back and I instantly stumbled and fell on my ass. "Who do you think you are to ignore me Vivian? Have you suddenly forgotten what I can do to you right now?" She threatened wi
Vivian POV"Mom, what are you saying, I don't sleep around!" I almost screamed. I couldn't believe that was Max had been accusing me for over three years was beginning to seem like the truth. "I saw the pictures perhaps I don't have my phone any longer Vivian but it was you, laying on the bed in a five star hotel with a man old enough to be your father" My Mom said, throwing more light to my confusion.How could that be? I wasn't even the type of person that socialize with people that much so how could I suddenly sleep with someone I don't know.I turned to face Max" You have the pictures, don't you? Let me see it" I requested in a fierce demand but instead Max rolled his eyes at me, tugging his hands into his pockets and gave me a nonchalant stare."There'll be no need for that Vivian. I don't have it and I didn't want to divorce you because of that, just bear that in mind" He answered curtly, flashing a smile at me then to my mother."Why did you come back? You were going to see yo
Vivian POVHe strode in, walking past me towards my mother whose expression suddenly changed with glistening smiles. He bent down, took her hands and kissed it; a courtesy and introduction shown to elderly in-laws. "Max Norman?" My Mom asked, her smiles brightening even more and Max nodded, suddenly acting like an innocent cute four year old baby. "Yes Mom" He replied in a very demure polite tone that I didn't realize he had with him "You're really handsome like they say" She complimented, shocking me even more. I didn't understand my Mom, although I know her as someone to be flexible most times, I still couldn't believe she would be this pleased to someone who she already knows wanted to divorce me; of course she knows! I told her! Then why was she acting so oblivious? Strange, entirely strange." Common, let's have a brief talk, can we?" My Mom suddenly chipped in and at that moment, I knew I couldn't just watch and do nothing. What is she doing?"Mom, I'm sorry but I can't leave
Vivian POV" What was that Vivian!" My Mom faced me and immediately, I dropped on my acts, my expression softened now replaced with care as I smiled at her. Seeing her stand up firm made me happy and excited. She had been lying on the bed for so long and at some point, I had thought she would be there forever but staring at her composure at the moment made me bawl with true gladness."How are you Mom, I'm sorry I wasn't there with you after surgery, something came up" I said , walking towards her and embracing her in a tight hug. Her nerves which flared up earlier relaxed at that instant and she returned the hug, tightening her grip around me. I've missed my mother so much that I've almost forgotten what being in her arms feels like; protected and care."I'm sorry Vivian. I'm so sorry too" She sobbed silently and I smiled and patted her back. We stayed in each other's embrace for a few minutes before we finally disengaged.My Mom flashed a heartwarming smile at me, tugging my hands i
Vivian POV"What the hell are you doing here?!" I snapped as soon as our eyes locked in contact."Vivian" My Mom called but I ignored her, the feeling of joy I had earlier on seeing her vanished, replaced by with intense anger and hatred as the man stood up."I repeat again, what are you doing here Alexander"I demanded, voice lacing with pure raging contempt."I came to see your Mom Vivian" He replied, feigning a tone of care. I glared daggers at him, hating the air of prestige he held and not minding the presence of the nurse in the room, I spoke out an order" Get out" I said calmly, clenching my fists and supressing the urge to punch his face at the moment, if it was possible, I could've pounced and beat the hell out of him until his face bloated with blood."Vivian you should calm down, he has something to say" My Mom chipped in, surprising me and I was taken aback. Did she just tell me to calm down? For who exactly? For a man who didn't care if she was dead or not?"Are you being
Vivian POV"Missing me already?" His smug voice blared out loudly through the phone and instantly, my racing mind calmed down.Just now, I couldn't believe that I was this worried about Max."Where are you going to Max?" I forced myself to ask, pressing my lips thinly to each other and hoping he wouldn't give me a hilarious cackle this time around."I'm going to Ruth and after, I'll go to work" He revealed, I could Sense the sincerity in his voice but I forced down those thoughts, my mind suddenly replaced with anger the moment he mentioned her name.Had I truly forgotten that Max's first love was still alive? I shut my eyes in exasperation, regretting why I was worried about him in the first place.Even after everything that seemed to be pulling us closer, Max still had Ruth in his mind. Envy, jealousy smeared through me and I gritted my teeth at how stupid I had become."Vivian, are you there?" He asked but I remained silent.What am I going to say anyways, not like he could change
Vivian POVI stopped on my tracks, swirled around to gaze at Max." At this point, would you want to go against your father because you feel unsettled leaving me with him?" I demanded with a questioningly look. Although I had felt a bit tensed at Max's father sudden request, I still didn't see reasons why Max was even more uncomfortable with it than I was.Perhaps, there was something he wasn't telling me that I should know right? One thing that was sure in Max's family was; there was really dirty secrets that I don't know of. Secrets that could shatter everything they've worked for over decades and no matter how curious I was to find out about it, I wasn't in a rush to dig deeper into it because I feel like it might affect my own life if I did so."I don't mind going against him this time around. It's not safe being with him alone and that's final. You're my wife not his and only I has the right to do whatever I want" He said colly and walked past me. My feet was rooted to the ground
Vivian POVI walked towards the mirror beside the wardrobe and stood, staring at my reflection and the dress I wore.The gown was attached with diamond Stones which cut off abruptly at my knee length, showing and accentuating my figure. Max had brought out the gown as well as a high-heeled silver shoe hidden in between his pile of clothes in the wardrobe, I was shocked when he did that because I had ransacked in the wardrobe but found no female dress. I smiled, pushing my hair towards the back and straightening then with my fingers, at least, my looks seemed satisfying this time around since I didn't want to give my Mom the medium to think that I'm suffering or whatever."Ready Vivian?" Max said from behind and I jerked around, turning to see him in a brownish coloured tailored, for once I was lost gazing at him, recollecting those times when he would usually come back from work wearing most of it. Max was the type of person that doesn't joke with work and seeing him wearing this sui
Vivian POVThe night passed with a haze of restless tossing. Sleep seemed to have fled from me, denying me of warmth in my memory and just like grains of sands, my mind flipped with questions.For three years, the cold attitude, the sheer disgust Max had for me, yet I couldn't bring myself to refuse to his charms last night I had slipped into sleep with those words ringing like a bell in my ears, the dripping venom that emanated from him the moment those words left his lips. Max could definitely stain his hands if truly another man comes even as close to a wooing me.Fuck! Did my life now revolve around him?I couldn't fathom the scenario where Max would have to turn into a mad beast just to claim me, the me had rejected for Ruth and eager to divorce.Truthfully speaking, I was confused at what suddenly changed in Max? There was something I didn't know and he wasn't telling and no matter how bitter it seemed, I wanted to know his intentions if possible.I should be ashamed of myself
Vivian POVFor thirty minutes I laid on the bed, staring at Max's name heavily imprinted on my intimate area. This could absolutely alter my life.How could he even do a thing like this and worse more, he destroyed the only cleaner that could erase it right in front of me.The door of the bathroom opened and Max came out, wrapping a towel around his torso, droplets of water dripping down his body and making him look more enticing. I darted my eyes to another corner in the room.I should be angry, raging and hateful towards him but with each passing seconds I spend my time with him, it seems like he keeps shredding through the brick walls I've built around my heart, a wall I was determined to make impenetrable yet Max was effortlessly pulling it down and making my heart beat for him just like the first time I met him."You haven't gone to sleep yet? Want some cuddling?" He asked, drawing my attention as he winked at me in a sexy stare. Shit! I cursed myself in a low mutter for the way