Sonia"Ms. Sonia. You are here?" I heard Tara's voice from behind as I was stepping out of Alex’s office. I spun around and spotted her hurrying toward me with her face lit up with excitement. “Congratulations, Ms. Sonia!” she smiled brightly, practically bouncing on her feet. I frowned, completely confused. “Congratulations? For what?” Tara grinned wider. “Oh, come on! It’s no secret anymore. Everyone in the office knows you’re dating Mr. Alex.” I froze, my stomach flipping. “What?” Tara nodded with excitement. “The news is all over social media. People are saying you two make a nice couple.” I felt my heart pounding in my chest. I didn't think about the effect of my words earlier with the reporters as I never knew it would turn out like this. Now, it seems like the entire office now believes that I was dating Alex. As if to confirm Tara’s words, a few passing staff members greeted me with extra respect, their smiles a little too wider than normal. Whoa! This is getti
Ethan"Wow!!!! I kissed Sonia, she allowed me to kiss her." I giggled, smiling like a high school boy who just got his first kiss. I feel like I'm flying over the moon as I leave Sonia’s office feeling a strange mix of happiness and satisfaction.You know, This morning, I was furious, my blood boiling with anger when I saw the news of Sonia claiming to date Alex. Even though I was angry, deep down I knew she was lying. I know Sonia better than anyone, and no matter how angry she is with me, she still loves me. And now, after what just happened in her office, I have no doubt that she still loves me. As I walked to my car, I touched my lips and smiled. That kiss... That kiss was awesome, I just feel that moment shouldn't end, I have been craving for it and I can't wait to have her pin to my bed while she shouts my name in the most romantic manner. I was glad she didn’t push me away or resist. I saw how she melted into it, even if she never admitted it out loud. That was enough fo
EthanCeline’s hands caress my chest, her touch making me uncomfortable. I shifted slightly, trying to keep my composure as I didn't want to make her feel as if I was disgusted by her touch. I turned to face her and I noticed the glint in her eyes as she leaned in, trying to kiss me. I raised my hand and gently placed it on her lips to stop her. "Uhm... Celine, You need to rest," I said, keeping my voice calm. Her brows furrowed in frustration. "Rest? Are you now a doctor that will tell me when to rest Or is it that you don’t want to kiss me anymore?" she questioned, her voice laced with irritation. I wiped my head in frustration. She just lost her child and what she could think of is a kiss? Gush, I can't believe this! "It’s not that," I replied quickly, trying to change her mood as I saw she was getting angry. "This is your room, Celine. Any of the maids could walk in at any moment." She smirked, brushing her hair backward with the back of her hand before placing her ha
Daniel"Fuck!" I cursed under my breath, flicking the cigarette between my fingers as I strolled toward my car. The smoke curled lazily around me and I exhaled through my nose, laughing coldly. Ethan, that fool, thought he could pull me down? Well, He has no idea who he’s messing with. I’m always ten steps ahead of him. As I reached where I parked my car discreetly in the dense cover of the bush, my men greeted me with a respectful bow."Welcome, boss." They all greeted me and I nodded in response. "Boss, the goods are loaded," one of them said. "Good," I replied, my tone authoritative and cold. I glanced at them. They knew better than to mess things up. If it wasn't for one of my loyal boys who informed me about Ethan’s little plan last night, things might’ve gone differently. As soon as he informed me last night, I immediately diverted the real shipment to another location and sent fake trucks loaded with rice to keep him distracted. “Ethan is just a fool,” I said, smirk
SoniaI frowned at Daniel as my patience was wearing off. I have told him countless times that I wasn’t ready for a relationship? And still, he was insisting, pushing and asking questions that didn't make sense, questions that made me uncomfortable, that I didn’t even know how to answer. When he asked if I still loved Ethan, I was speechless, I wanted to deny it, to scream that I had moved on but the truth lingered in my heart, heavy and undeniable. No matter how hard I tried to hate Ethan for everything he has done to me, my heart still refused to listen. I... I still loved him. I didn’t answer Daniel. I couldn’t. My silence must have spoken louder than words because he looked at me like he already knew. Thankfully, his phone rang, breaking the awkward tension. “I need to go now but I’ll see you soon,” Daniel said, standing up. I sighed heavily, following him to the door, relief flooding through me as he left but after closing the door behind him, his words echoed in my min
SoniaI was engulfed with the fear of losing Jay and as I stepped into the elevator with Alex, tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. My heart felt like it was being ripped apart. Alex pulled me closer, his hand gently patting my back. “Calm down, Sonia. I'm sure we will find Jay,” he said softly, trying to reassure me. But his words did little to ease the fear clawing at my chest. When the elevator doors opened, Tara saw me and rushed over. Her eyes widened with concern when she noticed my teary eyes. “Ms. Sonia, what’s wrong?” she asked, her voice trembling. I couldn’t find the words to answer. My throat felt tight and the only thing I could do was cry. Alex stepped in. “The school just called. Her son, Jay, is missing.” “Oh my God!” Tara gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. "When? How?" Tara questioned, gazing at me with concern. "We don't know yet and that is why we are going there to find out." I manage to say, my voice barely audible. Alex guided me out
EthanI was sitting in my study room, going through some documents while Dave, my assistant, confirmed my flight to California as I needed to travel to California for an urgent business trip. “Make sure the flight is for early morning,” I told him, my gaze still fixed on the documents I was working on. “Yes, sir,” Dave said as he dialed the airport manager. I leaned back in my chair, finally allowing myself a moment to think. I have been busy all day, meeting after meeting and I haven’t had the chance to call Sonia or Jay. Guilt weighed on me. Jay must have been waiting for my call. "I will make it up to him when I get back from California." I thought within, stretching my libs. Suddenly, my phone vibrated on the desk. I glanced at it and I smiled when I saw Sonia’s name. Perfect timing. How did she know I was just thinking of her? I picked up the call with a grin. “Sonia,” I said warmly, “I was just thinking about you.” But her voice came through like a thunderclap, angr
Sonia My heart felt like it had been ripped apart as I cried in Ethan's arms. His hand stroked my hair gently, calming my nerves a bit but the ache in my chest wouldn’t go away. My baby, my Jay, is out there somewhere and I couldn’t protect him. I couldn’t stop the tears from falling down my cheeks, I couldn’t stop the fear from engulfing me. After a while, I was able to calm down a bit and Ethan guided me to the couch, his hand never leaving my back.I sank into the seat, drained and trembling. Ethan called for Gloria and she came rushing in from the kitchen. “Ms. Sonia!” she exclaimed, her face filled with worry as she hurried to my side. “What’s wrong? What happened?” I tried to speak but the words got stuck in my throat. All I could manage was a broken whisper. “It’s Jay…” Then the tears came again, harder this time. Gloria froze, her hands gripping mine tightly. “What about the young master? Did anything happen to him?” I couldn't respond as tears kept falling dow
EthanAfter our steamy moment together, I carried Sonia to the bathroom, not wanting her to lift a finger.She was still breathing softly against my chest, her skin flushed and glowing.God, she is so beautiful.I turned on the warm water and held her carefully, bathing her like she was the most delicate thing in the world.My hands moved slowly, gently washing her body, taking my time to show her just how much she meant to me.She closed her eyes, resting her head against me, smiling sweetly at me and I swear, my heart grew even bigger for her.After I finished bathing her, Sonia smiled up at me again and said, “Now, let me take care of you.”Before I could say anything, she poured soap into her small hands and started rubbing it gently into my hair.Her fingers massaged my scalp slowly, tenderly, making me close my eyes and melt under her touch.She was treating me like I was some kind of king at a beauty spa, and I have never felt so loved... so seen... in my entire life.She poure
Ethan “Wake, wakee!!”I heard a voice and I groaned, half-asleep as I felt someone tapping me softly.Slowly, I squeezed my eyes open and instantly, every ounce of sleepiness in me vanished when I saw Sonia.Her beautiful smile was the first thing I saw this morning and God, it made my heart skip.“Good morning, my love,” she whispered before pressing her soft lips against mine in a tender kiss.I couldn’t help but smile against her mouth.If there is a perfect way to wake up, this has to be it.“Good morning, my beauty queen,” I teased, reaching out and pulling her into the bed with me, making her squeal lightly.I gazed at her, completely captivated by her beauty. Her hair was a bit messy, her cheeks still rosy and her eyes sparkling just for me.She is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen.“Do you want me to always teach you how to kiss properly?” I teased again, rolling over and pinning her gently to the bed.“Ethan!” she giggled, swatting at my chest. “It’s too early for t
CelineFuck!!I screamed as I threw my phone on the bed with all the strength I had when I got another messages and calls from my friends, all demanding to know what Was going on with Ethan and me.God! I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t fucking believe it!Ethan… really go that far?He bought that witch a whole company. A whole goddamn company! And as if that wasn’t enough to make me lose my mind, the bastard had the audacity to go online and publicly announce that he had broken up with me and proposed to Sonia.And now? He plans to remarry her in the next two months? TWO MONTHS?!I paced the room like a wild animal, my body vibrating with rage and jealousy. My hands were trembling. My heart was pounding so loud I thought it might explode. Every time I blinked, all I could see was that stupid smile on Sonia’s face and Ethan looking at her like she was some goddess.Disgusting.I grabbed my phone again and stared at the screen. Their photos were everywhere, Instagram, Twitter, and news
AlexI let out a long breath and dropped the phone on the table. My eyes shifted to my secretary, who was still scrolling through the ridiculous online praise.“Cancel all my appointments today,” I ordered."Alright, sir." He didn’t ask why as he just nodded and left the study room.I stood and headed to my room. I needed to freshen up before the storm arrived. And trust me when I say Celine is a storm, a bitter one at that.After my shower, I dragged myself to the dining table, barely touching the food in front of me. My appetite was gone, drowned by the bitterness rising in my chest.I was just pushing the plate away after taking a bite when my phone buzzed again.My heart thudded in my chest when I saw that it was my dad.He must have seen the news. Nothing ever escapes that old man. He probably already had five plans written up on how I failed and another ten on how I should fix it.I stared at the screen as it kept ringing, my fingers hovering above the phone but I didn’t answer.
AlexI sat behind my desk with my fists clenched and my jaw locked in anger as my secretary was reading the online comments out loud with his voice filled with excitement like this was some fairytale ending."Ethan is the kind of man every woman dreams of, loyal, rich, romantic. Sonia is so lucky!""This is what love looks like! A man who believes in his woman and invests in her future!""Power couple of the year... Sonia and Ethan are unstoppable!""Sonia is not just beautiful, she’s smart, resilient, and now a CEO of one of the biggest companies... Ethan is a real one for this!""Stop!" I barked, my voice echoing through the office.The room went silent. I could hear my heartbeat thudding like a war drum in my ears.I couldn’t listen to that nonsense anymore. I didn’t need a reminder of how Ethan just flipped the entire city’s attention with one move. I never even saw that company before. Never heard a word about it until now. He kept it so hidden, so quiet.That bastard is just lik
SoniaI was confused when Ethan drove into a massive building I didn’t recognize.This wasn’t a restaurant. I stared out the window, my brows furrowed. What are we doing here? I had never seen this company before... it looked brand new, with bright banners, and fresh paint and decorators were still working inside.But what really caught my attention was how everyone greeted Ethan with familiarity and respect like this wasn’t his first visit here.I wanted to ask a hundred questions but I held them back. I simply got out of the car and followed him quietly, trying to make sense of everything.We went from the first floor to the second… then the third… the fourth… all the way to the fifth. The building was buzzing with activity. New employees, computers being set up, teams in meetings… I could tell this place was growing but still, Ethan said nothing.Finally, we stepped into a private elevator. He pressed the button for the sixth floor and I glanced at him but his face gave nothing aw
Sonia“So, Mommy… am I going to have a baby sister?” Jay asked with so much excitement in his eyes. His little hands rested on my still-flat stomach like he was already trying to feel his sibling.I smiled and gently placed my hand over his. “Maybe. You will soon have a baby sister or brother.”Jay’s face instantly twisted into a frown when he heard me. “No, not a brother. I want a baby sister,” he said, pouting and crossing his arms like he already made up his mind.I couldn’t help but laugh at his seriousness. “Anyone is good, baby. We will love them just the same.”Jay has been so overjoyed ever since Ethan told him I was pregnant. The way he jumped around the hospital room, asking a thousand questions, almost brought tears to my eyes. He didn’t even wait for confirmation as he had already taken on the role of a big brother with pride.Honestly, I am still trying to believe that I am pregnant myself.It sounded strange in my head. My body still looked the same. No signs, no change
EthanThe night felt endless as I stayed by Sonia’s side, watching her closely. Every now and then, she would stir, mumbling something I couldn’t understand, then drift back into sleep. Each time she moved, my heart raced. I informed the doctor about it and he explained that it was the medication and that her body was still adjusting, and still healing. But it didn’t make it any easier to watch her like that.I don't know how long I must have fallen asleep beside her. My head was resting on the edge of the bed, my fingers still laced with hers until I heard her voice.The voice was soft and weak but it was her.“Ethan…” She called weakly.My eyes snapped open. I lifted my head, blinking against the harsh hospital lights. “Sonia?” I said, my voice low and hopeful.She turned her head slightly and looked at me. Her eyes were clearer now. Her lips parted again. “Water… I want water.”Relief flooded me like a wave. “You’re awake,” I said, a smile tugging at my lips. I stood quickly and
Ethan I sat quietly beside Sonia’s hospital bed, my fingers gently wrapped around hers. The beeping of the machines was soft and steady, proof that she was still breathing, still alive. That alone gave me peace.The doctor had asked me to wait outside, saying she needed rest. But I couldn’t. I needed to see her. After all that happened tonight, I had to be close to her even if it was just to sit in silence. I begged the doctor until he gave in, on the condition that I wouldn’t disturb her.Disturb her? How could I ever?I leaned down and kissed the back of her hand softly. She looked so fragile, bandaged and pale, but she was still the most beautiful woman I have ever seen and now, she is carrying my child... Our child.God… I still couldn’t believe it. After everything, after all the pain I put her through... Sonia is pregnant.A tear slipped from my eye before I could stop it.She has brought nothing but light into my life, even when I didn’t deserve it. Maybe this baby is a secon