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
DanielI was furious as my blood boiled at the mere thought of Sonia being with Ethan. "Fuck!!!" I groaned, taking a sip from my wine glass. I knew it... I knew she would run to him, just like always. That was why I lied when I called her, pretending I was at her house. I wanted to confirm my suspicions and now I had my answer. As the image of her with Ethan replayed in my mind, my grip tightened around the wine glass in my hand until it shattered. The shards bit into my skin, but the sting only fueled my anger. "Mrs, Nathaniel!!" I called one of my maids and she came running in. She was stunned when she came in and saw the shattered glasses on the floor. She didn't need me to tell her what to do before she knew she had to clean the mess. "Are there any other things you want me to do for you, sir?" She asked after clearing the place. "No, you can go," I said coldly, massaging my temple. A few minutes after she left, The door creaked open and Dragon, one of my men, stepped i
SoniaThe sound of Jay’s cry pierced through my sleep, pulling me into a state of panic. My heart raced as I swiftly sat upright on the bed, calling out his name. “Jay! Are you okay?” My voice echoed in the silence but there was no response. His cries grew louder, sharper, and more desperate that I couldn't take it anymore. I threw the blanket aside and rushed out of the room, following the sound. My feet moved instinctively, leading me to a small, dark room at the far end of the corridor. As I stood before the door, I could hear Jay sobbing uncontrollably, making my heart pounding in my chest. “Jay? Baby, it’s Mommy. I'm here to save you," I said, my voice trembling.I tried the door handle but it wouldn’t budge. The door was locked. What should I do? What should I do? Jay's continued cries pierce my heart like a dagger, “I’m coming, Jay,” I promised, tears streaming down my face. I took a deep breath, stepped back and then kicked the door with everything I had. It made a
SoniaAs Ethan pulled into my apartment, I could feel my heart growing heavier. The silence between us was unsettling but I couldn’t bring myself to say anything.I just looked out the window with my mind filled with the thought of Jay, my son. I haven't heard from him since yesterday and it felt like I haven't seen him for years. "God, I hope my son is okay," I murmured, blinking away the tears that were threatening to spill. Ethan parked the car, stepped out and walked around to open the door for me. His gestures were gentle as if he was trying to make up for something he couldn’t say out loud. “Thank you,” I murmured as I stepped out. We walked in silence toward the building, the tension between us unspoken yet heavy. Just as we reached the door, Ethan’s phone began to ring. He stopped and pulled it out of his pocket. “Excuse me,” he said, his voice low as he stepped aside to pick up the call. I nodded, barely registering his words and continued toward the door. Just a
Celine I looked at Ethan, my vision blurred by tears I didn’t even try to hold back. I can't believe after everything I have been through because of Ethan, after all these years, he still chose her over me. How could he do that to me? That slut called Sonia ruined my life. She was the reason why I lost my child, my precious baby and yet Ethan was here, avoiding my gaze like a coward. Gush!! “Celine, I don’t know what you’re talking about,” he said, his voice annoyingly calm, as if trying to dismiss my pain. My heart ached, twisting like a knife in my chest. The way he denied it like what we shared didn’t mean anything to him made my heart ache.“Stop lying to me!” I shouted, my voice cracking with pain. “Don’t you dare deny it, Ethan because it will only make me angrier!” He froze, but I didn’t stop. I couldn’t... I have kept this pain inside for far too long and I need to let it all out. “I know everything, Ethan. I know it’s because of Sonia. She’s the reason you fough
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
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
SoniaI looked at Alex and I realized that the man sitting right in front of me wasn't the Alex I used to know because the Alex I knew would never do anything to hurt me."I would rather lose my company than accept your proposal," I said firmly, locking eyes with Alex. My voice was steady but my heart was a storm“Is that so?” he chuckled darkly, leaning back in his chair with a cruel smile. “We’ll see about that.”My breath hitched. What happened to you, Alex? What happened to the man who once said he respected me? The man who offered to help me in my trying time?“Fine,” I said, my voice sharper now. “Then at least open my office so I can get my personal things.”He shook his head slowly. “I’m sorry, Sonia. That won’t be possible.”I blinked, stunned. “What?” I asked, barely able to believe my ears. “You’re saying I can’t even pack up my personal stuff?”“Yes,” he said coldly. “That’s exactly what I’m saying.”Unbelievable!The dam of emotions inside me trembled. Rage, heartbreak, d
SoniaThe moment I stepped out of the car, I asked Trent to wait outside the office building for me.“I’ll be fine,” I said, forcing a smile. “Please, I don’t want to draw any unnecessary attention.”He shook his head firmly. “Mr. Ethan said I should stay with you at all times.”“I know,” I sighed. “But this is my office, Trent. Just stay close, alright? I’ll only be here for a few hours.”After a long pause, he finally gave in. “Alright. But if anything seems off, I’m coming in.”I nodded and walked into the building, trying to shake off the unease still clinging to me. But the moment I stepped inside, I knew something was wrong.There was a strange tension in the air. Some of the staff greeted me with forced smiles, others looked away as if making eye contact with me would get them into trouble. I could even hear whispers behind my back but no one dared say anything to my face and that was when I saw Tara.She looked like she hadn’t slept all night. Her face was pale, her eyes fille
SoniaI woke up with a pounding headache as my body felt heavy like I hadn't slept at all. But the truth is... I haven't. I spent the whole night staring at the ceiling, flinching at every little sound. The fear that Daniel was out there, watching my every move… waiting for me… was enough to keep my eyes wide open.Last night, I begged Ethan to let Jay sleep in our room just so I could keep him close. But Ethan gently declined, saying it was better to keep things normal for Jay’s sake. Still, he doubled the security around the house. Now, there’s a guard right outside the door."Hmmm..." I sighed deeply as I sat up, rubbing my temples. My body felt drained. I glanced around the room. Ethan wasn’t in bed. I figured he must have gone downstairs. Probably trying to act like everything is fine for me and Jay.Dragging myself out of bed, I was heading toward the bathroom when the bedroom door creaked open. I turned quickly, my heart skipping a beat.Then I saw Ethan but something was off
SoniaMy heart was pounding so loudly that I could hear it in my ears. Every part of my body was shaking as I slowly turned around, silently praying that whoever tapped me shouldn't be who I was thinking.But when I finally faced him, I let out a shaky breath."Thank God!" It wasn’t Daniel.But still… something didn’t feel right.The man standing in front of me wore all black just like the figure I saw earlier. A black hoodie, black jeans, and a cap pulled low over his face.My heart didn’t stop racing as I felt there was something about his presence. You know... something… Cold, Quiet. And yet… intimidating.“Are you alright? You… look scared,” he said, his voice unexpectedly soft, almost gentle that It didn’t match the heaviness of his aura as his eyes studied me carefully.I swallowed hard and forced myself to nod. “I… I’m fine,” I stammered, trying to sound convincing. But even I didn’t believe my own voice.He gave me a small smile and extended his hand. “I’m Dr. Ryan.”I hesi
SoniaAfter I dropped Jay off at school, I decided to stop by the supermarket to get some groceries. I will be resuming work tomorrow and I wanted to make sure the house Is well-stocked before then.Ethan enjoys the food I prepare way more than the maids’ cooking. it’s written all over his face whenever he takes a bite. So I figured if I stocked the fridge properly, it would make it easier for me to cook even after work.As I strolled through the supermarket aisle, tossing things into the cart, I felt a little sense of peace. It was just a normal day or so I thought.I was at the counter paying for everything when someone walked through the entrance, dressed completely in black, a cap pulled low over his face.At first, I didn’t think much of it… until I glanced back again and my heart almost stopped.The build, the way he walked… It looked exactly like Daniel.No… this is not possible, It can't be..I blinked rapidly. I have to be imagining things. Daniel is dead. Ethan shot him. I
EthanThere is only one way to find out the person that entered my house and that is by checking the CCTV footage.I can't take any chances, not when Sonia and Jay are with me.I turned to my guards. "Two of you, stay by the front door. The rest, follow me." I ordered,my voice filled with hesitation.Without wasting time, we rushed to the CCTV room. The guards did not need to be told before they knew what to do. One of them immediately powered up the system and began scanning the footage as soon as we entered the room.We checked everything right from the front gate to the living room and the hallway leading to my room but we saw nothing. No one came in or went out.I frowned. "Check again," I ordered, my voice sharp.The guard rewound the footage, going over it carefully, second by second. But still… there was nothing."Boss, there’s no sign of anyone," one of them said hesitantly, glancing at me.I stood frozen. My mind raced.How is this possible? I saw someone. I chased someone or
Ethan The soft glow of the bedside lamp cast a golden light over Sonia’s face as she slept peacefully beside me. Her breath was slow and steady, her delicate lashes resting against her cheeks and for a moment, I just watched her, mesmerized by her beauty. She took care of me tirelessly, refusing to let me do anything even though my hands were nearly healed. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday and she insisted on staying in my room just in case I needed anything during the night. I smiled and leaned in, pressing a gentle kiss to her forehead. My heart swelled with an emotion so deep, it almost hurt as I remembered what she said when I asked her to be my girlfriend. She told me to make her fall in love with me again. God, this woman is driving me crazy. If that is what she wanted then I would give it my all. I would make her fall in love with me so hard that she would never think of leaving me again. A sudden vibration of my phone snapped me out of my thoughts.
Alex "Sonia… I'm sorry!" I called out, my voice filled with desperation but she didn’t stop. She just kept running. Fuck! I ran after her, my heart pounding but before I could reach the garage, the sound of an engine roaring to life made me freeze. No… I watched helplessly as Sonia sped out of the driveway, disappearing into the busy road. "Dammit!" I shouted, raking my fingers through my hair. I didn't mean for things to go this far. I didn't mean to force myself on her. I am not that kind of man. But Sonia… Sonia is driving me insane. She kept pushing me away and I am losing control. I am losing her. I spun around and stormed back to my office, grabbing my phone off the desk. My fingers trembled as I dialed her number. The phone rang but there was no answer. I called again but it was still the same thing. I sent a text. Then another. Then another but no reply. I knew she must be angry with me right now. Dropping my phone onto the desk, I let out a frustrated sigh
CelineI drove out of the hospital with a smirk tugging at my lips. Foolish Tina. She believed me again, just like always. But this isn't over yet. I have to deal with Sonia and fast. Tina shifted in her seat. "Drop me off at Alex’s mansion," she said. I glanced at her, raising a brow. "You’re still staying there?" She shook her head. "Not for long. I’ve secured an apartment. I’ll be moving in next week." I scoffed. "Why not stay with Alex? You know, Men can not be trusted, Tina." She gave me a small smile. "I trust Alex. Besides, I don’t want people talking." Well, I don't want to argue with her. I sighed and rolled my eyes. "Fine." Minutes later, I pulled up in front of Alex’s mansion. As she stepped out, she turned to me, concerned flickering in her eyes. "You should get that cheek treated. It’s still swollen." I forced a smile and nodded. "I will." She shut the door and I sped off. Going home isn't an option for me now. If my parents saw my face like this, t