Ethan"Those fools have the guts to order me to leave the estate just because Sonia tells them to!" I groaned, My jaw tightened and I felt my chest burning like fire.I gripped the steering wheel, my heart pounding with frustration as I drove away from Sonia’s apartment. How could she do this? How could Sonia ask the security to throw me out like a common criminal? And worse, how could she keep me away from Jay, my own son? I was happy when I saw them this morning and for the first time in years, I felt hope. Seeing Jay smile at me, running into my arms, it was a moment I had dreamed of for so long. He looked so happy, so innocent. I thought maybe, just maybe, I could start to rebuild what I had broken but I was heartbroken when Sonia told me that they don't need me in their life. I knew she was hurt. I mean, she couldn't just accept me into their life like that after all these years, so I decided to leave, to give her space. When I got to work, I couldn't concentrate and I de
Celine I woke up and found Ethan lying next to me. My heart raced with excitement as I smiled to myself while gazing at his handsome face. Finally, it has happened! Ethan had finally slept with me. I couldn't contain my joy. Soon, I would have everything I wanted, if I got pregnant and Ethan would have no choice but to marry me. "Wow!" I giggled, rubbing my tummy that will soon carry Ethan's child. You know, last night still felt like a dream to me. I can't believe this. I only came into his room to ask him for some shopping money last night, but when I saw him drinking, I knew it was my chance. Ethan was not the type that could handle alcohol and I was shocked when I saw him drinking. I don't know what might have prompted him to drink but whenever it was, I was grateful. It wasn’t long before he started acting strangely. When he told me to leave, I ignored him and stayed as I knew that it was my only chance. He started acting strangely and when he looked at me, his entire d
Ethan."Shit!!!" I groaned, pacing forth and back in frustration. I can't believe this. The fact that it was Celine I slept with last night turned me apart. I had felt something was off, but I ignored it. I should have known. Her body was different, the kiss, the scent but I was too drunk to even think. I groaned, my frustration boiling over. This is a mistake, a huge one and now I felt like a cheating husband. "Gush!!!" I needed a shower, I needed to cool the storm brewing inside me. I made my way to the bathroom, my blood boiling with anger. I stepped into the bathroom, turned on the hot water and scrubbed my body as if the water could wash away everything I had done. But it didn’t. It was still there, hanging over me like a dark cloud.After a long shower, I got dressed, still feeling dirty, still feeling angry. As I walked into the living room, making my way to the entrance, I saw Celine with a smile that made my blood boil. “Ethan,” she called with a smile, “I made breakfa
Celine"You... You are hurting me... Dem... Demian." I stuttered, struggling to free myself from Demian's hold as he continued choking me but I was no match to him. "What do you say about my request? Are you giving me the money, or should I go straight to Ethan?" He whispered with a smirk and I felt a cold sweat run down my spine. "Yea...yes. I will... Give it to you." I stammered, nodding my head in panic as I began to find it difficult to breathe. I didn't have a choice. I couldn’t let Ethan find out. If he ever knew the truth, it would be the end of me. "Good girl," he had said, patting my head like I was a child before releasing his grip from my neck. That smirk on his face made me sick, but I couldn’t fight him.I coughed, holding my neck and leaned against the wall, trying to catch my breath as my legs felt weak like they would give out any second. "I will send the amount of money I need to you and I want it within twenty-four hours." He said with an evil grin and left.
CelineMy heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest. I gripped the phone so tightly that my knuckles turned white. “Did you know him?” Ethan questioned and I felt my heart thumping in my chest. I forced myself to stay calm. “Yes… Demian,” I said, my voice shaky but steady enough to hide my fear. “He’s… an old friend. We grew up together.” Ethan went silent for a moment. “He wants you to call him. Should I...” “No!” I interrupted quickly, then softened my voice. “I’ll handle it. Just tell him I’ll call him later, okay?” Ethan didn’t sound convinced, but he let it go. “Fine. But we need to talk when I get home.” “Sure,” I said quickly and hung up before he could ask more questions. As soon as the call ended, I started pacing back and forth, my palms sweaty. What was Demian telling Ethan right now? Was he already spilling everything? "No, I couldn’t let that happen." I groaned in frustration. I heard footsteps behind me and turned to see my mother stepping t
CelineI reached for my glass of water, trying to steady my shaking hands. “Oh. That’s good then.” Suddenly, I heard my phone buzzed, and I nearly dropped it. My hands shook as I picked it up and saw Demian’s name flashing on the screen. My stomach twisted into knots. I opened the message, and my heart leaped to my throat. “This is just a warning, Celine. Next time I visit Ethan, I’ll tell him everything. If you don’t want that, don’t forget my money tomorrow.”I felt like the walls were closing in on me. My breathing quickened as I glanced at Ethan, who just left to pick a call. I need to act fast. I couldn’t let Demian ruin everything I had worked so hard for. My hands trembled as I locked my phone and stuffed it into my pocket. Ethan walked back into the dining room and sat down on the couch, flipping through his phone. I swallowed hard, gazing at him while forcing myself to look calm. “Ethan,” I said softly and He glanced up, his eyes narrowing slightly. “What?” He aske
EthanI couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the news that Demian was dead. This life is too short... I mean, The man I saw just last night is dead. "Oh, God." I leaned back on the couch, my heart pounding. How could this happen so fast? I barely knew him, but still… I felt bad for him. His death is too sudden. I could still remember when I saw him last night. I had just come back home after another failed attempt to talk to Sonia and Jay. She still refused to see me, and I felt drained. All I wanted was to shower and clear my head. But before I could even make it to my room, one of the maids stopped me. “Sir, someone’s here to see you.”I sighed in frustration. “Who is it?” “He said, his name is Demian.” The maid replied with a bow. I didn’t recognize the name. I wasn’t in the mood for visitors, but I told her to let him in any way. A tall man walked in and greeted me. “Good evening, Mr. Ethan,” he said with a weird smile that made me uneasy. “I’m Demian, a childhood
Sonia I was sitting at the beach with Jay, waiting for Ethan's arrival when my mind drifted back to last night. I was surprised when Jay told me he was ready to meet Ethan. I mean, I have been asking him if he wants to see Ethan but he told me he wasn't ready yet and when he told me last night, I had no other choice but to accept even if it hurt and broke my heart. It's his right and I couldn't deny him that. I would have wanted Ethan to meet us at the restaurant but Jay suggested he meet us at the beach. I was so lost in my thoughts when I heard someone call my name. I spun around and saw Alex walking up to us with a smile. "What is he doing here?" I wondered as I stared at his handsome face. He greeted me, taking my hand and planting a soft kiss on it before sitting beside me. "What are you doing here?" He asked with a smile as he dropped his gaze on Jay who was staring at both of us. "Uhm... We are here to meet someone." I said, softly. "And this is Jay, my son." I introduc
EthanThe security guard at the restaurant gave me a polite nod as I stepped out of my car and walked inside. My mind was racing, but I masked it with a calm expression. I promised Jay ice cream yesterday when I went to see him at school and I don't want to break that promise even if Sonia has made it clear she doesn't want me near her house again. I didn’t blame her, not after everything that happened. Still, I couldn’t stay away completely. Jay is my son and every moment I spent with him reminded me of what I have lost. Yesterday at school, The way he ran into my arms, so full of excitement, had left me stunned. “Why did you travel so suddenly?” he had asked. “We came to your house and Mommy said you traveled for an emergency business trip."I froze when he said that, my heart sinking and I sighed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, He didn't overhear my conversation with Celine and I thank God, Sonia didn't tell him anything. I felt relief wash over me in that moment, but
Sonia I was having a cup of coffee with Alex in his office when Jay's call came in. Alex has requested that I have a coffee with him in his office and I couldn't refuse after everything he has done for me. I smiled as I picked up Jay's call, "Hey honey, how is school?" I asked as soon as I picked up. "School is fine, mom." He replied and paused for a moment, making me wonder if he was alright. "Are you alright? Did something happen at school?" I asked curiously, my voice filled with concern. "I'm alright, it's just that.... I...I am missing you." He said, his voice barely audible. Hearing him made my heart ache, he must have been feeling my absence for him to have called me. "Mom, are you there?" His voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Yes baby, I'm here," "Can you take me out when you are less busy at work?" He asked, his voice filled with anticipation. "Yes, I promise," I replied with a smile before hanging up. I sighed heavily as I put the phone on the table before ta
Sonia The drive home felt like forever. I stared out the window, trying to hold back the tears burning in my eyes. No matter how hard I tried, Ethan’s face kept flashing in my head, his guilt, his desperation. But what hurt the most was seeing him act like he still has a right to me after everything he has done. Daniel glanced at me while driving. “Are you okay?” he asked softly. I nodded, but I knew he didn’t believe me. How could he after seeing the way I spoke to Ethan right now?Daniel hesitated before speaking again. “Sonia, what’s going on between you and Ethan? Is he bothering you?” I sighed, my heart heavy with pain as I looked away, biting my lip. “It’s nothing,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “I just… I don’t want to talk about it.” Daniel didn’t push further. He looked at me and nodded before focusing on the road. When we got home, Daniel parked the car and stepped out to open my door. “Thanks,” I said with a small smile, already turning to leave.
CelineMy heart was racing and my hands trembling as I paced forth and back in my roomI couldn’t believe Ethan would actually ask me who the father of my child was! "Argh!!" I groaned, smashing the flower vase in frustration. My blood was boiling with anger, How could he doubt me? After all these years we've been together? I thought he would be happy when I told him about the pregnancy but I was shocked when he acted like I was lying. How could he? How could he even doubt me? I gritted my teeth, running my fingers through my hair in frustration. What am I going to do now? "I need to do something really fast. He must accept this pregnancy whether he likes it or not." I thought, rubbing my flat tummy as I moved toward the dressing mirror. I can't believe a life is growing inside of me. The thought of it made my heart glow with joy. I was so excited when the doctor told me I was pregnant. I knew this was my golden ticket, my only opportunity to make Ethan marry me but my ex
EthanI froze, My heart slammed against my rib cage the moment I saw Sonia. Her eyes were filled with hatred and pain, which pierced my heart like a thousand arrows. I could barely breathe but when my gaze shifted and I saw Daniel standing beside her, my blood boiled. What the hell is he doing with her? Earlier, I was so desperate to see Sonia, to find a way to explain everything to her but all my efforts proved abortive. I was running out of options when I received a text anonymously, telling me to come to the shopping mall if I wanted to know what was happening with Sonia. At first, I thought it was a prank. I almost ignored it but when the second message came, mentioning Sonia again, I couldn’t risk it. But now, seeing her with this bastard, I knew he was the one that texted me. He wanted me to see him with Sonia. Gush! I feel like punching him in the face. I clenched my fists and moved toward her, my footsteps heavy and my heart pounded with every step. “Sonia,” I c
SoniaI woke up the next morning with swollen eyes and a pounding headache. My entire body felt heavy as if the weight of yesterday’s pain had seeped into my bones. I let out a shaky breath and glanced at the clock. It was already past eight. I thank God today is Sunday because I don't think I am strong enough to go to work.I dragged myself out of bed and went to the bathroom. I stared at my reflection in the mirror and the person staring right back at me made my stomach twist.My eyes were red and puffy, my face pale and lifeless. I looked like a woman who had lost everything, like the woman from five years ago. I splashed cold water on my face, hoping it would bring me back to reality but no amount of water could cleanse the ache in my chest. I forced myself downstairs and headed straight to the kitchen. I wasn’t hungry, I haven't been since yesterday but Jay needed to eat. I couldn’t let my pain affect him. I brewed some tea, fried eggs, and toasted bread. The smell of fo
SoniaMy hands trembled on the steering wheel as I drove home. Tears of heartbreak blurred my vision as my chest felt tight, like someone was squeezing the air out of me, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop Celine’s voice from echoing in my head. “I’m pregnant, Ethan.” Those words stabbed my heart like a knife, over and over again. I could still hear Ethan’s voice, the disbelief, the hesitation, and then the worst part... his silence. I blinked my eyes, pushing the tears back, but they kept falling. My heart felt like it was shattered into a thousand pieces, too broken to ever be whole again. How could he do this to me again? I thought he had changed. I thought he meant it when he said he cared, when he said he wanted to fix things. Just last night, I stupidly decided to give him a chance for the sake of Jay, to let him back into our life while forgetting that he still has feelings for Celine, that he would always choose her over me. "Ahh!!" I'm such a fool to
Ethan I swung the door open with my trembling hand, expecting to see Sonia and Jay, but the doorway was empty. I quickly stepped outside and that was when I saw Sonia’s car speeding away. A cold sweat ran down my, my heart pounding in my chest. No! No!!. This is not happening. What am I going to do? "Did Sonia hear my conversation with Celine?" Different thoughts run through my head. “Damn it!” I cursed under my breath, my pulse quickening. She must have seen Celine or worse, heard something. My stomach twisted. This is my greatest fear. I knew Sonia would never trust me again, not after everything I put her through and now, this... This mess with Celine would make it worse. I pulled out my phone, my fingers trembling as I dialed her number. It rang once, then it went straight to voicemail. “No... no, no, no.” I paced back and forth, running my hand through my hair in frustration. I dialed again. “Pick up, Sonia, pick up!!" I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper.
EthanI couldn’t wipe the smile off my face as I drove home. Sonia was finally allowing me back into her life, allowing me to be a part of Jay’s life again. It... It felt like a dream. This is something I have been waiting for my entire life and it is finally happening. The dinner we shared earlier, the way Jay had looked at me with such joy, and Sonia’s smile... It was like we were a family again. For the first time, everything felt right. I wanted it to last forever.I pulled into the driveway, my heart still filled with excitement.When I stepped into the living room, The maids greeted me. "Welcome, sir." They greeted, "Dinner is ready, should we serve you?" "No, I have eaten," I said with a smile and made my way to my room. I decided to freshen up as soon as I stepped into my room. I hummed a song as I took off my clothes and went to the bathroom. I was so happy, I felt alive, it like I was walking on air.My phone was ringing by the time I finished taking a shower. I wrapp