Vivian POVI dropped to the ground in a heated choked breath and coughed out. Max's brows arched, his eyes flashing to my trembling hands as he instantly stood and walked towards me at the door.“Are you okay Vivian?” He asks and I nodded negatively, my breaths now relaxing at the warmth of his closeness, safe, protected; I didn't Know when my hands flew around him, ceasing him all up in a tight hug and oblivious to my own ridiculous actions. He tightened the embrace, surprising me and caressed my hair softly, tugging few strands behind my ear as he gave my back a gentle massage.“It's alright Vivian, I'm here, I'm here” He repeated, his hands moving soothingly at my back, I felt relaxed in his caress, wanting to elapse in that soothing touch for eternity, blocking my mind from the harsh reality that he truly belonged to another.After a while, I pulled away, seperating myself totally from his body and stood up. He stood up as well, his gaze boring into mine in a questioning manner.S
Vivian POVSomehow, Max's words got me for a split second but I waved it off just immediately, he was only trying to sugar-coat me into believing those lies that came off his lips." Go away Max, please go away" I muttered against his hold as the water now poured down heavily on the both of us, he was completely drenched in the shower, his hair a stunning mess and made him look even more enticingly attractive."I don't want to Vivian, not Now" He said and instantly pulled me by the waist and closer to his chest, the three exposed buttons of his shirt that had been thoroughly soaked in the shower made it more appealing to the eyes. I gulped down, as I ceased in his perfection.I wondered why nature could make him so perfect and flawless, he was without scars, Max was just too hot, attractive, handsome; name it all! He was just too much to resist."I want you again Vivian, you invade my thoughts a lot these days, you've stolen a place in my head and I find myself thinking about you more
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
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 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 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 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 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"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