Sonia. I sat frozen beside Jay who was looking at me curiously. There was no sign of sleep in his eyes anymore as he looked at me with a serious face. I avoided his gaze, My throat tightening, unable to speak.I had dodged this question so many times, but tonight, with the look on his face, there was no escape for me, I had to answer him. I forced a smile and tried to keep my voice steady. “Jay, like I always say, your daddy lives in a faraway country. I promise you will meet him someday.” My voice was barely above a whisper. My chest tightened with pain as I blinked away the tears that were threatening to come out of my eyes. It broke my heart to keep on lying to him about his father.How can I tell him that he has met his father already? What would be his reaction when he knows that Ethan is his father? "That’s what you always say, mommy. When will he come? Is there no date?" His question sent a shiver down my spine. Jay is growing up and becoming more wise. He must have suspe
Chapter 19Sonia I was engulfed with fear when I saw the car about to overtake me. My heart was beating so fast that I thought it would soon burst. I don't know who they were and why they were tailing me. "I can't allow them to get me," I murmured, stepping on the engine.I couldn't stop when I got to Jay's school. I don't know if they were after me or my child. The thought of losing Jay made my hands shake. I held the steering wheel tighter, pressing harder on the gas and speeding up. When I got to T-junction, I quickly made a sharp U-turn, my tires screeching loudly. The car behind me turned as well, following closely. My heart raced faster. I didn’t know what to do. I just kept driving, hoping something would stop them. And then it happened. A big truck pulled into the road, blocking their way. The black Lamborghini stopped suddenly, its horn loudly as the driver tried to get the truck to move. I looked back and felt a little bit of relief. They couldn’t follow me anymore
Ethan "Those bunch of fools had just proved to me that they are not capable of finding Sonia," I muttered through gritted teeth as I brought out my phone to dial Kyle's number. Kyle is my underground secret agent. There is no information he couldn't get within 24 hours. "Ahh, why didn't I think of him before?" I groaned, dialing his number. "Good evening, boss." He greeted me as soon as he picked up the call. "I want you to gather information about someone for me within 24 hours," I ordered, my voice filled with urgency. "I will send you the details. "Alright, boss." I opened my drawer and brought out Sonia's picture after sending Kyle every detail he needed to find Sonia. Holding the picture in my hand, I smiled. This picture was the only thing I had of Sonia ever since she left. I always look at it whenever I am missing her. I was busy admiring her beauty when I heard a knock on the door. "Come in," I said, keeping my voice steady while still admiring Son
EthanMy heart thumped in my chest as I paced towards the school playground where Jay was playing with other children. I was getting closer and about to call him when he suddenly turned around. The moment he spotted me, his face lit up and a wide smile formed on his face. He ran toward me with his arms open. “Mr. Ethan!” he called out, his voice filled with excitement. My heart swelled with joy. I dropped to one knee, embracing him as he threw his small arms around my neck. I held him tightly, and for the first time in a while, I felt a kind of happiness I couldn’t explain."I have missed you, Jay.", I whispered with a smile. Some of the teachers who recognized me came to greet me with a bow. They were stunned at how Jay looked exactly like me. One of them asked if Jay was my son but before I could respond, Jay swiftly answered, telling them that I was his father. His response bloomed in my heart. We went to a quiet place and Jay pulled back slightly from my hold, staring at m
Ethan “I’ve never met my daddy before,” Jay said softly, staring at the ground. “Mom always says he lives in a faraway country.” His words hit me like a punch to the guts, breaking my heart into pieces. The sadness in his voice made my heart ache in a way I couldn’t describe. I clenched my fists under the table, fighting the anger and guilt rising inside me. I'm his father. How could Sonia keep him away from me like this? He deserved to know me, to feel a father’s love. No, I have to find a way to be in his life before it's too late. I leaned forward, trying to keep my voice calm. “Uhm.... I'm so sorry for that." "It's okay." He shrugged his shoulders, "I'm used to it already." I sigh softly before asking him, "Jay, can you tell me where you and your mom live? Uhm... So that I can check up on you. You know, we can even hang out sometime. Or what do you think?" He looked at me with a smile on his face, but his eyes held a clever glint. “Mom said I shouldn’t give strangers our
Celine I stared at Tina, shocked by her audacity. She already owned 20% of the family company even though she's an illegitimate child of the Adamson, yet she still had the guts to demand to be made the CEO? How greedy could she be?I wanted to laugh at the ridiculousness of her demand, but I held it. I couldn’t afford to show my frustration. If getting Ethan meant playing along with Tina for now, I would do it. Though, Deep down, I had my own plans for her. She wasn’t going to get away with this. “Fine,” I said, forcing a smile. “I promise to make you the CEO when I marry Ethan.” Tina’s face lit up with satisfaction, and she leaned back, crossing her arms smugly. “Mmmm... Good girl. You have made a good choice, Celine. You won’t regret this.” "Regret?" The word echoed in my mind. No, Tina. You’re the one who’ll regret this, I promise. She leaned closer to me, glancing around to make sure no one was seeing us before lowering her voice. “Since we’re being honest, you should kno
Ethan.I haven't been to the club for a while now as the only thing on my mind was Sonia. But today, I was happy after the good news I got from Kyle so I decided to join my friends at the club.I stepped into the club with my heart filled with excitement. The music was loud, the girls giggled with excitement when they saw me. Some even tried to flirt with me but I ignored them as I made my way to our usual spot. My friends were already there, drinking and laughing but as soon as they saw me, they exclaimed, hailing and calling my name. I sat down with them and ordered a drink. Tony looked at me curiously. “Ethan, what’s with that big smile? You look like a guy who just hit the jackpot.” He joked and they all laughed.I chuckled, pouring myself a drink. “Sonia’s back. She’s here in London.” I said, my voice filled with excitement. The table went silent. They all stared at me as if I had just announced that I had seen a ghost. I don't blame them, I understand their shock. I mean T
Sonia I sat at the dining table with Jay, scrolling through a report that Tara sent me on my phone. There is a presentation coming up next week and I need to prepare for it since this will be my first presentation. "Good morning, ma'am." Caro greeted me with a bow before serving the breakfast. “Mommy, I forgot to tell you something yesterday,” Jay's cheerful voice jolted me out of my thoughts. “Hmm? What is it?” I asked, glancing at him while still scrolling my phone. “I saw Mr. Ethan at school yesterday,” Jay said casually, smiling as he took a bite from his toast. “He even bought me ice cream!” My heart raced as the words hit me like a bolt of lightning. My hand trembled and my phone nearly slipped from my fingers.I slowly looked up at him, my chest tightening. “Who did you say you saw?” I asked, my voice barely above a whisper. “Mr. Ethan,” Jay repeated, smiling innocently. “He was really nice, Mommy! Our teachers even said we look alike and I told them he's my father!
Ethan A sharp knock on my door pulled me out of my sleep. I groaned, rolling over as I tried to ignore it. Who could be disturbing me this early? I barely got any sleep last night as I was thinking about Sonia and Jay and now, when I finally managed to drift off, someone is at my door. I heard another knock, louder this time. I sighed in frustration, rubbing my eyes before getting up. As I opened the door, my eyes widened in shock when I saw Celine holding a tray of food. I frown, “What do you want this early morning?” I asked, looking at her suspiciously. Instead of answering, she brushed past me and walked into the room. I turned, shutting the door behind me and faced her. “Celine, I asked you a question. What are you doing here?” She calmly placed the tray on a small table and pulled out a chair. Then, she turned to me with a soft smile. “Good morning, my love.” I folded my arms across my chest. “Morning,” I muttered. “I made you breakfast,” she said sweetly. “I t
SoniaI was still crying when a soft knock echoed through the room. I quickly wiped my tears, trying to pull myself together. “Come in,” I said, forcing my voice to sound normal. The door opened and Daniel stepped inside. His eyes scanned my face and he quickly moved and sat beside me on the bed "What's wrong? Are you okay?” he asked, his voice laced with concern. I almost laughed at the irony. How could he ask such a question when he is the reason why my life is miserable?I wanted to scream at him, to tell him how much I hated him but I knew better. Instead, I forced a small smile and lied and said, “I’m fine. Just tired.” Suddenly, he reached out and cupped my cheek, rubbing it with his thumb. "Are you sure? You can tell me anything." I was tense. His touch made my skin crawl.I leaned back slightly, hoping he would get the hint, but he didn’t seem to notice."Trust me, I am fine." I repeated, shifting slightly to pull away from his touch. Daniel studied me for a w
SoniaI was gripped with panic as the maid carried my luggage to Daniel's room. I never knew we would be sharing the same room and the thought of staying in the same room with him made my heart pound in fear. I didn’t trust him, not even for a second but I have no choice. I just have to play along for Jay’s sake. After the maid dropped my bags and went away, Daniel looked at me and sighed before stretching out his hand. “Give me your phone.” He requested. I stiffened. “Why?” His eyes darkened. “Don’t ask questions, Sonia. Just do as you're told.” A chill ran down my spine. I am not in the mood for another fight, so I reached into my handbag and handed over my phone to him. Daniel took it and to my shock, He removed the SIM card. “What are you doing?” I asked, my voice shaky. He didn’t answer. Instead, he broke the card into two halves. I gasped in shock. “Daniel, are you out of your mind?!” “You’re starting a new life with me, Sonia. You need a new number.” He said
Ethan My hands clenched into fists as I stared at the screen. The footage was blurry but I didn’t need to see the face to know who it was. The body structure, the way he moved, I knew it was Daniel. That bastard!I was burning with rage as I looked at the footage again, that bastard did not only take Jay, my son but now he has Sonia too. He is playing a dangerous game and I am going to show him who the real player is. “Do you recognize him?” Detective Ryan’s voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I turned to him, my jaw tight. “Yes. It’s Daniel.” Ryan frowned. “Are you sure? The footage isn’t clear enough to confirm...” “I’m sure,” I snapped, my patience wearing thin. “I know that bastard when I see him. He took Jay. He’s behind this.” Ryan let out a slow breath, studying me carefully. “Even if you’re right, we don’t have enough evidence to arrest him. His face isn’t visible and without concrete proof, any charges won’t hold up in court.” I gritted my teeth. “So what? We j
Ethan I stood in shock as I watched Daniel drive Sonia away, trying to make sense of what had just happened. I couldn't believe Sonia was moving in with Daniel. The same Daniel I was suspected to have been the one behind Jay's kidnap. I have been trying to reach her since yesterday but she wasn’t answering my calls or text, so I decided to come check on her, to make sure everything was okay with her as I also have news from the detective that I needed to share. But when I got here, she instructed her maid not to open the door for me. I was pissed, Furious. She wouldn’t speak to me and that was when I knew something was wrong. So I did what any man in my shoes would do. I pushed the door open with force and got in but Sonia walked me out like she didn’t even care. The pain of that moment hit me hard, but I couldn’t focus on it.There was something off about her. Something wasn’t right. Her behavior, she was acting like she was hiding something. I knew her too well. This isn't her
DanielI woke up earlier than usual, my heart swelled with joy as I went into the bathroom to freshen up. Sonia is finally moving in today. After all these years, it's finally happening. I glanced at myself in the mirror as I adjusted the cufflinks on my shirt, letting out a slow breath. Today is a special day for me as I will finally have her all to myself. I glanced at myself in the mirror one more time before walking out of my room. When I got downstairs, I gathered my staff. I needed them all to understand the importance of what was about to happen. "We're expecting the new mistress of this house today," I said, my voice calm but commanding. "Give her all the respect she deserves because she is part of this family now." "Yes, sir," They bowed, nodding in unison. I turned my attention to two of the female servants. "Go clean the room opposite mine. Make sure everything is perfect." "Yes, sir," They said and hurried off to carry out the task. Sonia might refuse to st
Daniel I closed my eyes and inhaled deeply, letting Sonia’s scent calm the wild rush in my chest. Mmm… Finally... Sonia is here, In my arms. I can't believe this. It's as if I am dreaming but if I am, I don't want to wake up again. I have waited for this moment for years, dreamed of it, planned for it and now, my dream is finally turning to reality. Sonia has always belonged to me but Ethan took her away before because he thinks he has money and powers but now, I will show him who the real man is. I opened my eyes and looked at her. She was stiff, her body tense but I didn’t mind. She would come around. She is only resisting because she does not understand yet but she will soon when she Sees how much I love her. I smiled inwardly when I thought of the flower I had gifted her on my first visit to Sonia's place. I knew she loved flowers and It was a perfect opportunity for me to carry out my plans without stress. I hid a camera inside the flowers when I gave her. The hidden
Sonia My hands trembled as I stared at him, my mind spinning with disbelief. I blinked hard, wiping my eyes with the back of my hand, hoping this was some kind of nightmare but no, The man standing before me was Daniel and it all made sense now. “You?” I whispered in disbelief, my voice breaking. “It’s been you all along?” Daniel smiled, his expression calm as if he hadn't just shattered my world. “Sit, Sonia,” he said smoothly, gesturing toward a chair. I sat on the seat as my legs were too weak to hold me up. My eyes never left him as I shook my head. “I don’t understand,” I said, my voice trembling. “This can’t be what I’m thinking. Tell me it’s not true.” He exhaled the smoke and puffed out the air through his mouth and nose, setting it aside before crossing his legs and taking a sip from his wine glass. “I’m sorry you had to find out this way,” he said, his tone almost apologetic. “But you left me no choice, Sonia. If only you had agreed to come with me to Europe, th
Sonia My heart pounded so loudly it felt like it might break through my chest. The message was clear, this person was watching me, tracking my every move. I am not safe, not even in my own home. “What am I going to do?” I whispered to myself, pacing back and forth in the living room. My palms were clammy and sweat clung to my skin. Fear wrapped around me like a suffocating blanket. A knock at the door jolted me out of my thoughts. I froze, my breath caught in my throat. It must be Alex. He said he was on his way, but I couldn’t let him in. Panic surged through me as the knocking continued. Caro came out from the kitchen, heading toward the door. “I’ll get it,” she said casually, walking toward the entrance. “No!” I hissed, rushing to her. I swiftly used my hand to cover her mouth and whispered urgently, “Don't make any sound and go back to your room. Don’t open the door.” She stared at me, her eyes filled with confusion and concern. But thankfully, she didn't ask any