VIVIAN POV"Daniel Browns?" I called in shock as I stared at the woman beside him none other than my best friend Sofia." Vivian?" Sofia called, shock evident in her face. So Sofia's secret husband all these while had been Daniel Browns? Was that why he seemed casual with me at the hospital? This was a devastating surprise indeed! Countless times, I had asked Sofia to reveal her husband maybe a picture would do but she was keen and Stern on showing his identity, saying that it was better left unknown to me and I wondered why she had said that."Daniel Browns is your husband? The hide and seek all these while is him Sofia?" I couldn't help but ask. She shrugged, pressing her lips thinly to each other as if suddenly wanting to hide."Wow Sofia! Just wow!" I exclaimed, shaking my head in light wonder."Vivian, I can explain okay. We should go over there and I'll tell you the reason" She said, her expression riling with guilt as she looked down, unable to meet my own gaze."What is there
Vivian POVI turned sharply to leave but before i could even take a step out, he pulled me back and I stumbled on my feet and fell on his chest.Fuck! I cursed inwardly as I immediately scrambled away from his body, not liking the feelings that coursed through me."I'm- I'm sorry, I didn't want to inconvenience you" He quickly apologized as I arranged my dress."It's fine Daniel, I would just step out" I answered, forcing a smile on my face."You don't have to. I can actually be the one to leave if you're uncomfortable, please pardon me" He added, turned around and left. I watched his back Ashe walked back to Sofia who seemed to be selecting another dress entirely.What is all these? I felt confused in my head. Things was getting complicated and I don't even understand my own thoughts and feelings any more.My mind instantly went back to Max.'He should be alright? He hadn't returned neither had he called. He's alright Vivian, just calm yourself' I assured myself in my head, silently
Vivian POVHi dear readers, I made a correction in this chapter, it's actually revealed a few things and I've also made an edits on the previous chapters and it will be modified on Monday.Thanks for reading.Sofia's words drummed relentlessly! " Max's Mom died on the same day, in the same car and at the same time""That accident took place on a rainy day, they were good friends just like us Vivian. They were even four" She added and I flinched, my lips hung open with utter shock."Sofia, you aren't making up things right? This might just be a coincidence__""It's no damn coincidence Vivian!" The cut in sharply before I could finish. "It's no coincidence in the same car, and to talk of the fact they were friends!" She continued."Have you asked your Mom if she's ever been in contact with Max's Father?" Sofia asked and in that moment, I feared that everything she was saying might actually turn out to be the truth."And why do you ask that?""Because your Mom knows a lot Vivian, I think
Vivian POV"Do you want to share?" I asked but she shook her head in denial, flashing a warning smile at me."No, not now Vee" She replied, her gaze shifted to her fingers as she fiddled with them. I studied her for a moment, realizing that all these while I had wished to be like Sofia had been a terrible wish because it wasn't actually well with her.Truly, Don't judge a book by its cover. Even as an established woman, a renowned lawyer in the city, Sofia still seemed like someone who was a shadow of herself but always put on a facade that made it look like everything was perfect for her."You know, I would press further if you don't feel okay telling me, I'll wait. I know you also have your reasons" I said in a reassuring tone, not wanting to make her feel bad."And lest I forget Sofia" I called and she turned to look at me again " You said something about my Mom and Mr Norman, can you tell me what it is, the relationship they hold and also how do you even know all these despite the
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"Do you want to share?" I asked but she shook her head in denial, flashing a warning smile at me."No, not now Vee" She replied, her gaze shifted to her fingers as she fiddled with them. I studied her for a moment, realizing that all these while I had wished to be like Sofia had been a terrible wish because it wasn't actually well with her.Truly, Don't judge a book by its cover. Even as an established woman, a renowned lawyer in the city, Sofia still seemed like someone who was a shadow of herself but always put on a facade that made it look like everything was perfect for her."You know, I would press further if you don't feel okay telling me, I'll wait. I know you also have your reasons" I said in a reassuring tone, not wanting to make her feel bad."And lest I forget Sofia" I called and she turned to look at me again " You said something about my Mom and Mr Norman, can you tell me what it is, the relationship they hold and also how do you even know all these despite the
Vivian POVHi dear readers, I made a correction in this chapter, it's actually revealed a few things and I've also made an edits on the previous chapters and it will be modified on Monday.Thanks for reading.Sofia's words drummed relentlessly! " Max's Mom died on the same day, in the same car and at the same time""That accident took place on a rainy day, they were good friends just like us Vivian. They were even four" She added and I flinched, my lips hung open with utter shock."Sofia, you aren't making up things right? This might just be a coincidence__""It's no damn coincidence Vivian!" The cut in sharply before I could finish. "It's no coincidence in the same car, and to talk of the fact they were friends!" She continued."Have you asked your Mom if she's ever been in contact with Max's Father?" Sofia asked and in that moment, I feared that everything she was saying might actually turn out to be the truth."And why do you ask that?""Because your Mom knows a lot Vivian, I think
Vivian POVI turned sharply to leave but before i could even take a step out, he pulled me back and I stumbled on my feet and fell on his chest.Fuck! I cursed inwardly as I immediately scrambled away from his body, not liking the feelings that coursed through me."I'm- I'm sorry, I didn't want to inconvenience you" He quickly apologized as I arranged my dress."It's fine Daniel, I would just step out" I answered, forcing a smile on my face."You don't have to. I can actually be the one to leave if you're uncomfortable, please pardon me" He added, turned around and left. I watched his back Ashe walked back to Sofia who seemed to be selecting another dress entirely.What is all these? I felt confused in my head. Things was getting complicated and I don't even understand my own thoughts and feelings any more.My mind instantly went back to Max.'He should be alright? He hadn't returned neither had he called. He's alright Vivian, just calm yourself' I assured myself in my head, silently
VIVIAN POV"Daniel Browns?" I called in shock as I stared at the woman beside him none other than my best friend Sofia." Vivian?" Sofia called, shock evident in her face. So Sofia's secret husband all these while had been Daniel Browns? Was that why he seemed casual with me at the hospital? This was a devastating surprise indeed! Countless times, I had asked Sofia to reveal her husband maybe a picture would do but she was keen and Stern on showing his identity, saying that it was better left unknown to me and I wondered why she had said that."Daniel Browns is your husband? The hide and seek all these while is him Sofia?" I couldn't help but ask. She shrugged, pressing her lips thinly to each other as if suddenly wanting to hide."Wow Sofia! Just wow!" I exclaimed, shaking my head in light wonder."Vivian, I can explain okay. We should go over there and I'll tell you the reason" She said, her expression riling with guilt as she looked down, unable to meet my own gaze."What is there
3rd person POV[Ruth~] This is a foreshadowing point of view. Ruth smiled and slid in her phone inside her pockets. "I have been too lenient on everyone, they won't know what hit them by the time I'm done" She muttered under her breath and sighed. A thought crossed her mind. 'She needed to see him' Ruth didn't hesitate another moment before she dashed inside the house and came back with her handbag. She should definitely go enjoy herself with him while she waited for Good News! She walked out of the mansion and headed straight to the main road before a cab pulled off in front of her and she got in, her mind fully enveloped with intense happiness. ' What had she been doing all these while when the easier way was there? ' Max would surely be hers finally! *** "Then, why are you calling me Mistress?" Ruth asked the one question that had been bothering her thoughts since she came into Ryan's house he had rented for their secret joint and meeting, confusion etched on her
Ruth POVI paced worriedly about the room, Max's words an unending surge of storm in me. He had blatantly refused me, the Max who wouldn't bear to see me get hurt was slowly slipping away from my hands and I watched it happen.The sound of the cracking opening of the door jolted me up from my fleet of thoughts. Hannah came in and walked towards me with a smile." What news?" I questioned closely."Don't worry my dear, you'll soon have Max in your hands." She replied as she sat down on the bed." I do not trust your words lightly Hannah, it's either you help me have Max or I'll tell. You know my lips are always open" I said with a hinge of threat in my tone."Are you threatening me now Ruth? I am helping you and you should be grateful for it!" She barked back."Then be sure that help would come out positively, if not, I'll tell the world the truth about you and Daniel" I replied and leaned closer to her face " How would it feel when the world learns of your deceit? How would it feel wh
Vivian POVMax drove into the left corner of a road that seemed not so crowded with people and pulled to a stop.He brought out cell phone and dialed number "Frank, where are you? Trace my location right now and come down this instant" He ordered and cut off the line and immediately pushed the door open and came down to my side." Vivian, I would need you to go in there and wait" He said, pointing towards a luxury store at the end of the opposite road as he pulled open the car for me and I stepped down, my eyes filled with horror."What's going on Max? Who are those people?" I couldn't help but ask yet in the next fleeting seconds, Max pulled me by the hands and we walked over the road into the luxury store."Here" He said, bringing out a black card from his pockets and handed it over to me. "Pick whatever you want and make sure to while away time here, for hours maybe until I come back, you know the passcode""But Max_""Listen Vivian" He cut me off " We're being attacked right now
Vivian POV"Sir_""I would love you to run a test on my wife, she's showing signs of pregnancy and I want to confirm" His words rang straight across the, Doctor's office, shutting the middle aged old man up completely, for a second, he was stunned by Max's shout out of order and if Max wasn't someone so powerful, I guess the man would have excused us instead, his eyes Shone fear and submission.Poor man. What could he possibly do against arrogant Max Norman. But right now, my priority problem was the fact that by crook or by book, somehow, after the tests, Max would definitely know the truth.Wasn't it high time I escaped? Wasn't it time I ran away from this hellhole before I'm exposed? But then, thinking about it alone gave me a feeling of doubt, doubt that etched heavily on my heart for no cause. A part of me was against the idea of leaving, escaping and running away, especially when the one month deal is yet to be expired. Somehow, how I conflicted with my feelings these days leave
Vivian POVFew hours later, I was discharged but Max's words was a ringing Bell in my ears, I couldn't get his voice, that Fierce and determined look on his eyes earlier from my head_ he had meant every word he said." Here Vivian, you're forgetting it already" He called behind me as he handed over the diamond Stoned necklace to me as we strode out of the hospital. From a side glance, I assured Doctor Tim that I was fine as he seemed to have become worked up about my discharge.We got out of the hospital as Max led me to sit at the back of the car while he got in front and drove off. Now, thinking about it, he hadn't used any of his guards recently."Where are we going to Max?" I asked as he accelerated faster, not sparing me a glance. "To AGC" His reply came shortly and my heart skipped."AGC? You're joking right" I bemused, disliking the whole idea of everything that has been happening."Why? You don't like it there?" He chuckled, as he instantly took a peek at my horrific face fro