SoniaMy breath caught in my throat as I met Daniel’s furious gaze. His jaw was clenched, his nostrils flaring and his dark eyes burned with suspicion. Did he hear me talking to Ethan? I forced myself to remain calm, tightening my grip on the doorknob to stop my hands from shaking. "Daniel… what’s wrong?" I asked, trying to sound normal. He stepped closer, his eyes scanning my face. "What took you so long to open the door?" His voice was low but sharp, sending a shiver down my spine. I quickly forced a nervous chuckle. "I was freshening up," I lied. "I didn’t expect you to come so soon." Daniel’s gaze flickered toward the bathroom door. His jaw tightened. "I heard voices," he said coldly. "Who were you talking to?" My heart pounded. He did hear something. I shook my head quickly. "Voices? Oh, you must have heard the TV," I said with a forced smile. "The TV was on while I was taking a shower," I said nervously. His eyes darkened as he took another step forward. I resist
Daniel I halted mid-step, my body tensing as I lifted my gaze to the window of my room. The curtain moved slightly as if someone had been standing there just a while ago. I narrowed my eyes. “Sonia?” I muttered under my breath, still gazing at the window. Is she watching me? I waited, scanning the window for another glimpse but nothing. The curtain was still. "Maybe I am overthinking things," I murmured to myself but still, I couldn't take any chances. I turned to Dragon, my most trusted man and spoke in a low and serious tone. “I want more men watching over Sonia. I want to know about every movement she makes.” Dragon gave a soft nod. “Understood, boss.” “And double the guards at our hideout.” I gestured toward the bush path behind me. “Make sure she never goes near that place. No matter what.” Dragon’s expression remained unreadable, but his voice was firm. “I’ll handle it.” Good. I just brought in a fresh shipment of illegal goods and the profits are going to
Alex I clenched my jaw, my grip tightening around my phone as I pressed it against my ear. "Still nothing?" I asked, my voice laced with frustration. "No, boss. There is no sign of her," the voice on the other end replied. I slammed the phone onto my desk, breathing heavily. Three days. It has been three fucking days since I last heard from Sonia. The last time I went to her house, she told me she had stepped out. But I knew she was lying because I heard her phone ringing inside when I called but I didn’t push further, thinking she needed space. But now, after three days of not hearing from her, I felt I was going out of my mind. Where the hell is she? Is she safe? The sound of the door opening snapped me out of my thoughts. I raised my gaze and I saw my assistant, step in, his expression tense. "Sir," he greeted with a bow. I barely acknowledged him as my mind was still clouded with the thoughts of Sonia. "Have you seen the news?" he asked hesitantly. I shot h
Alex"Someone's coming," Kelvin whispered urgently. "Don't call me again. Just text me if you want to speak with me." I nodded, though he couldn't see me. "Got it. Keep an eye on Jay. I'll text you later." The call ended. I leaned back in my chair, staring at the ceiling, my mind spinning. Jay is inside Daniel’s hideout. That bastard is keeping Sonia’s son as leverage, forcing her into a marriage she never wanted. My jaw clenched. I have to get Jay out before Daniel does something to him. I stood up from my chair and walked over to the window. The city lights stretched far and wide, casting a warm glow over the city but all I could think about was the little boy trapped in that monster’s den. "Hmm..." A sharp sigh left my lips as I moved to my desk and poured myself a drink. The liquid burned down my throat but it did nothing to ease the storm raging inside me. This is my chance, my opportunity to prove to Sonia that I love her... That I cared for her and Jay more t
Alex"We needed to leave now!" I yelled out, holding Jay's hand. Jay’s small hand trembled in mine and I could feel his fear. I glanced around the dimly lit room, searching for another way out. The only exit is the door but going through it meant running straight into Daniel’s men. Just then, my eyes landed on the window. I smirked. "Perfect." Wasting no time, I rushed to it and smashed the glass with my elbow. The shards scattered but I ignored the sting on my skin. I climbed through first, landing on the ground below. "Pass him to me," I whispered to Kelvin. Kelvin lifted Jay and carefully handed him over before jumping down himself. The detective followed right after. We barely had time to catch our breath before we heard voices. "There they are!" I turned just in time to see two guards pointing at us. They raised their guns but the detective was faster. He pulled out his pistol and fired. Both men dropped instantly. "Move!" I ordered. We sprinted toward the back
AlexI carried Jay to my room and gently placed him on the bed. His small body was still weak but at least he is safe now. I pulled out my phone from my pocket and dialed the number of one of the boutique managers. “I need a full set of clothes for a boy around five to six years old,” I said. “Make sure they’re comfortable. Deliver them to my mansion within twenty minutes.” “Yes, sir,” the manager responded quickly. I ended the call and turned back to Jay. As I reached to pull off his tattered clothes, his eyes fluttered open. He looked around in confusion before his gaze settled on me. “Where am I?” he asked, his voice small but steady. “You’re at my house,” I said gently. His shoulders relaxed and he let out a small sigh of relief. “What about my mom?” “She’s fine,” I reassured him. Jay nodded, then glanced at his dirty clothes. “I can take care of myself,” he said with a small smile. I couldn’t help but smile back. Despite everything he has been through, he is s
DanielAfter Ms. Suhaila finished her speech, I moved around the room, greeting guests with a polite smile but my mind was focused on one thing... winning Ms Suhaila's trust. This is the perfect opportunity for me and I am not going to waste it. I turned to Sonia whose face was as strong as a rock. “Smile, be polite and don’t mess this up,” I whispered, gripping her waist lightly as we approached Ms. Suhaila. Ms. Suhaila was in the middle of a conversation with one of her business partners when she turned her gaze toward us. Her expression brightened and she welcomed us with a warm hug. “Ms. Suhaila, meet my fiancée, Sonia,” I said smoothly. Sonia extended her hand with a graceful smile. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Ms Suhaila.” “The pleasure is mine,” Ms. Suhaila responded kindly. She led us to a table and we took our seats."Happy birthday," I greeted her and wished her a happy birthday and Sonia did the same with a charming smile. “Thank you," She replied with a smi
DanielSonia’s voice began to get on my nerves as she kept shouting at me to slow down. I clenched my jaw, gripping the steering wheel tightly. “Shut up and let me think, Sonia!” I snapped, my patience running dangerously thin. She fell silent immediately, her fingers tightening around her seatbelt. I didn’t have time to deal with her panic, I needed to get home now. As I sped through the streets and reached the mansion’s gate, I pressed the horn repeatedly, expecting the guards to open up but there was no one to open the gate for me.Where the hell are they? I horned again, irritation and unease bubbling inside me but still, there is no one. Just as I was about to step out and check, the gate creaked open slowly. One of the guards, one of the few ones who was supposed to be securing Jay’s hiding place, stepped out, his expression unreadable. Something is wrong. I could feel it. I drove in, slamming the brakes before even reaching the garage. The guard rushed forward and pu
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
EthanHis eyes burned with rage and madness as he raised his gun. I lifted mine but he was quick as he kicked my hand so hard the gun flew out of my grip and I crashed to the ground.Pain shot through my wrist but before I could move, he was standing over me, pointing the barrel of his gun right at my head.“This is the end of the road for you, Ethan,” he sneered, his lips curling into a sick smile. “Like I said… tonight, you die.”I could feel the heat of the barrel on my forehead, but I didn’t panic. I waited just for the right moment.“Not so fast,” I muttered.And with all my strength, I slammed my fist into his chest, sending him stumbling backward. The moment he hit the ground, I quickly stood up and delivered a hard punch to his stomach. He groaned in pain, cursing, but I didn’t stop. I hit him again and again, each blow fueled by every ounce of hatred I had buried in me.I rushed over and picked up my gun.This is it. I was going to end it but before I could pull the trigger,