Sonia Tears of agony blur my vision as I searched everywhere for the spare key to Jay’s room, my hands shaking with panic. The thought of something being wrong with him was tearing me apart. I couldn’t think straight. "I thought I kept it here," I tremble, my heart heavy with fear as I couldn't remember where I kept it. Quickly, I opened the drawer to check if it was there but out of nowhere, I felt small arms wrapped around my waist from behind. I was startled and jumped in fear, holding my chest which was pounding rapidly. "Who is that?" I turned around quickly and I was stunned when I saw Jay standing with tears streaming down his face. His red, swollen eyes broke my heart into a thousand pieces. “Jay… Jay, my boy.” I whispered, dropping to my knees and pulling him into my arms. He clung to me tightly, crying hard against my chest. "Mommy," He whispered, his voice cracking with tears. “I’m so sorry,” I choked out, stroking his back. “I never wanted to hurt you. Please
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
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