Sonia "We missed you so much," Gloria said repeatedly, her voice filled with emotion. I smiled as I hugged them back. They were once my maids, the ones who always kept me company whenever I felt lonely. I have missed them so much. I pulled back, blinking away the tears that were threatening to come out of my eyes. “It’s good to see you both,” I said, my voice barely audible. But as I looked around the room again, I couldn’t ignore the ache in my chest. I was once the mistress of this house. Now, I am just a visitor. "Uhm... Where is Jay?" I asked softly. Vanessa smiled warmly. "Young master is still asleep in the master bedroom.” The master bedroom? My heart skipped a beat. Ethan let him sleep there? I tried not to overthink it, as I decided to go to Ethan's room and get my son. Suddenly, the sound of footsteps echoed down the staircase. I spun around to see if it was Jay but I froze when I saw Ethan. He was walking down the stairs, his hair still damp from a shower. He w
Sonia The next morning, I walked into the office, trying to push away the heaviness that had settled in my chest since leaving Ethan’s mansion yesterday. Work was my escape, my safe space, and I needed it now more than ever.The moment I stepped inside, Tara’s face lit up. “Ms. Sonia! You’re back!” she exclaimed, rushing over to hug me as if I had been away for months. Her excitement made me smile. “I’m back,” I said, with a chuckle. “I hope everything’s on track?” I asked as she pushed the door to my office open and we both stepped in. “Yes, but we only have two days until the presentation,” Tara reminded me, pulling out my chair for me. I nodded. “I know. Don’t worry, we’ll be ready before then.”Her eyes brightened with excitement when she heard me.After sitting down and taking the coffee that Tara made for me, I went through some documents before I made my way toward my team. As soon as I stepped into the design room, a wave of warmth greeted me.“Ms. Sonia!” someone called
Sonia My heart pounded as I stood up and peeked outside, but the hallway was empty. “Stop it, Sonia,” I whispered to myself, placing a hand on my chest to calm myself. “You’re just tired.” I shook off the nerves and returned to my desk. But as I sat down, my phone buzzed. I grabbed it, expecting a message from Jay or Caro. But my stomach dropped when I saw the screen. Private Number.I hesitated before answering. “Hello?”There was silence on the other end. Then, a faint breath. “Hello?” I repeated, my voice trembling this time but still, there was nothing. I hung up and set the phone down, but the uneasy feeling in my chest only grew stronger. Something didn’t feel right. My heart thumped in my chest as I stared at the door, my ears straining to catch any other sounds. Tina had told me I was the only one left in the office, so who could be out there? I swallowed hard, my hands trembling as I tried to finish packing up my things. I needed to leave as fast as possibl
Ethan I sat at the head of the table, staring blankly at my workers who were making reports. Today is the end of the month general report with the heads of departments and they are here to give their report. The voices around me blurred into the distance as my mind drifted back to Sonia. I couldn’t stop thinking about the way she had looked at me yesterday after asking if I was still engaged with Celine. Her eyes were searching mine, desperate for answers I couldn’t give. Her question haunted me. I froze when she asked. I wanted to deny it, to tell her that Céline didn’t mean anything to me anymore, but the words wouldn’t come out. I saw the hurt, the disappointment in her eyes and the look in her eyes when I stayed silent... it shattered me, it broke my heart into pieces. “What do you think, sir?" The sound of someone calling me snapped me out of my thoughts. One of the staff members had asked for my opinion, but I didn't even hear a word of what he said. I felt a little
EthanI stepped out of my car, my nostrils flared with rage as I stared up at the sleek glass building in front of me. This is the company that had been stealing contracts from me, the company that thought they could double-cross me in the business world. I can't wait to see the man behind this. I'm ready to tear him apart if he doesn't give a genuine reason. My phone buzzed. It was Dave, sending me the company’s address again, but I didn’t need it. I am here already. I adjusted my tie and pushed through the glass door open. The receptionist immediately stood and greeted me politely, her voice slightly trembling. “Good morning, sir. You are welcome to D and G company.”I nodded once. " I want to see the CEO,” I said, coldly. She pointed to the elevator. “His office is on the top floor."I didn’t wait for her to say more. The elevator doors opened and I stepped in. I clenched my fists. My thoughts raced. Who the hell is this CEO? Did he think he could come out of nowhere and
Sonia I woke up feeling completely drained, my body heavy with exhaustion. My head throbbed as I sat up, struggling to shake off the unease that had settled deep in my chest. I dragged myself to the bathroom, splashing cold water on my face, hoping it would jolt me awake or at least wash away the lingering fear that clung to me but it didn't. I was dressing up after taking my bath when my phone buzzed. It was a message from a private number. Again? I hesitated before picking it up, my fingers trembling slightly as I checked the screen. “Watch your back, Sonia.”I shivered, my body trembling with fear as the phone nearly slipped from my hands. I'm sure this message was from the same number that called me yesterday at the office.I clutched the phone, my mind racing. The sound I heard at the office, the door creaking open before Alex arrived flashed in my memory. I had convinced myself it was nothing, just my nerves playing tricks on me. But what if it wasn’t? I was still tr
Sonia I was very tired by the time I got home. My body ached with exhaustion, but seeing Jay playing happily with the Spider-Man bike brought a tired smile to my face. He zoomed around the living room, completely lost in his little world. “Mommy!” Jay’s eyes lit up the moment he saw me. He abandoned the bike and ran straight into my arms, nearly knocking me over. I laughed softly, hugging him tightly. “Did you eat?” I asked, brushing his hair back. Jay shook his head. “I was waiting for you.” I sighed, touched by his words but also guilty that he had waited. “Alright, give me a few minutes to freshen up, and then we’ll eat together, okay?” Jay nodded and ran back to his bike, leaving me to drag my tired feet upstairs. After a quick shower, I changed into something more comfortable and headed downstairs. The smell of food greeted me as I stepped into the dining room, and I found Caro setting the table. “Thank you, Caro,” I said, taking a seat. She smiled. “You work t
Sonia Ethan stepped inside and his eyes were filled with Shock, disbelief, and something else.... something darker flashed across his face when he saw Daniel. His jaw tightened, and his fists clenched at his sides.The room felt like it had lost all its air.Daniel sat down in his chair, completely unbothered, and smirked as if he had been expecting this moment.Ethan’s gaze shifted to me, and for the first time, I saw deep emotion, pain, Jealousy, and anger in his eyes. “What is he doing here?” Ethan asked through gritted teeth. His whole body was vibrating with rage and you could see he was trying to calm his anger that was threatening to erupt. I shivered slightly as I opened my mouth to explain, but Daniel spoke first."Relax, Ethan,” he said, leaning back even more. “I’m just here to see an old friend.”I was confused as I looked at both of them. Do they know each other? "What is going on here? Do you both know each other?" I asked but they both glared at each other, ignorin
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
CelineA sharp sting spread across my cheek as I held my face, my fingers trembling against the burning pain. I knew without looking that my skin was already swelling, Sonia’s fingerprints imprinted on it. Sonia. That pathetic excuse for a woman actually has the nerve to slap me? My blood boiled. "You dare lay your filthy hands on me?" I hissed, my voice shaking with fury. "And you even have the audacity to call me a whore with that stinking mouth of yours?" Sonia’s eyes blazed with confidence, something she never had before. It sent an uneasy chill through me. "Are you not?" she shot back, folding her arms. "You’re only with Ethan for his money, playing the devoted fiancée while sneaking around like the cheating snake that you are." My stomach twisted. "How… how did she know that?"I forced a smirk, masking my shock. "Watch your tongue, Sonia before I make you regret it." She laughed, a slow, mocking laugh that sent another shiver down my spine. "Oh, Celine," she sai
Sonia“I’m sorry, Alex,” I said softly, stepping back. “I already told you how I feel about Ethan.” I removed his hand from my waist but before I could take another step, Alex pulled me back, his grip was so strong that I couldn't move.Then, before I knew what was happening, his lips crashed against mine. I gasped in shock, my hands pushing against his chest but he didn’t stop. He kissed me hungrily, like a starved beast, his hands roaming over my body, making my heart pounded in fear. “Alex, stop...” I tried to push him off but he wasn’t listening. He lifted me onto my desk, his hands sliding up my gown. A shiver of disgust ran through me as he cupped my breast, squeezing it softly. No... No... I have to do something. With all the strength I could muster, I shoved him away and slapped him hard across the face. Breathing heavily, I quickly gathered the scattered documents from the floor, my hands shaking. Without sparing him another glance, I turned and bolted out of the
Sonia"Your wound is healing fast," The doctor told Ethan as he carefully changed his bandages and gave him an injection. Ethan was improving every day but the doctor insisted he stay a few more days to complete his treatment. Ethan has also instructed Dave to call someone to repair the part of the mansion that was damaged by the fire and this morning, Dave informed him that the repairs were already done. I was still sitting beside Ethan when my phone suddenly began ring. "Mommy, your phone," Jay said, bringing it to me. I glanced at the screen and frowned when I saw Alex’s name flashing on the screen. It has been five days since I last texted him about Ethan and Jay’s condition. I even mentioned that I was staying at the hospital with them but he never replied. I called him a few times, too, but he ignored my calls. So why is he calling now? "You’re not answering?" Ethan’s voice pulled me from my thoughts. With a heavy sigh, I picked up the call. "Good morning, Son
SoniaIt’s been two days since I have been at the hospital. Jay is much better now, finally strong enough to be discharged. But Ethan… Ethan is still in a coma and the longer he stays like this, the more my fear grows. The doctor has assured me he would wake up within twenty-four hours, but it’s been forty-two hours and there is still no sign of him opening his eyes. God, please… let him be okay.“Mom, Dad is still not awake…” Jay’s small, worried voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I quickly wiped away my tears, forcing a smile as I turned to him. “Yes, sweetheart, but the doctor said he will wake up soon,” I reassured him, glancing at Ethan, who lay motionless on the bed. Jay sniffled. “Mommy, I’m sorry. I put Daddy in this mess…” His voice cracked and tears slipped down his cheeks. My heart ached. He has been blaming himself since he woke up and no matter how much I tried to convince him it was an accident, he wouldn’t listen. He barely ate and barely slept, He just kept
SoniaMy heart was beating so fast, I thought it would stop. Jay is upstairs. My baby is up there and the house is on fire. What am I going to do?I wanted to run to him but I couldn’t even breathe. Thick smoke filled the entire living room. My eyes burned and every breath felt like fire in my chest.“You have to go outside!” Ethan shouted at me, grabbing my hand.“No! Jay is still up there!” I coughed hard, tears mixing with the smoke in my eyes. “I can’t leave him!”The guards rushed in. Ethan turned to them quickly. “Call the fire service now!” he yelled, his voice full of fear.Then he pointed at one of them. “Take Sonia outside. I’m going to get Jay.”“No, please!” I tried to stop him but I was already choking. I couldn’t see anything clearly anymore.One of the guards pulled me toward the door. I didn’t want to go but I couldn’t fight him. My legs were weak and my lungs burned.As soon as I got outside, fresh air hit my face. I dropped to my knees, coughing and crying at the sa
SoniaThe ride to the office was painfully quiet. Alex hadn't said a single word since we left his penthouse. He just kept his eyes on the road, his jaw clenched, his hands gripping the steering wheel like he was holding himself together. The silence was suffocating. I shifted in my seat, stealing a glance at him. I could see the storm behind his calm expression. He wasn’t just upset, he was heartbroken and I hated that I was the reason for it. I never expected Alex to propose to me again and not when my heart still belonged to someone else. Maybe I should have been clearer from the start, but deep down, I think I knew. I knew he had feelings for me and still, I let him get closer. Maybe I was selfish… or maybe I was just lonely. But I couldn’t keep pretending. Not with Alex. He didn’t deserve that. I turned him down again and it broke his heart. I saw it in his eyes. The truth is, I still love Ethan. As crazy and painful as that sounds, it’s the truth. Despite everythin
Alex "You mean after making me come late to work, you still want me in bed?" Sonia's soft laugh echoed from inside her office, slicing through my heart like a dagger. "You're so naughty, Ethan." I froze. My blood boiled instantly, rage climbing through me like wildfire. My fist clenched so tight I could feel my nails digging into my palm. Sonia… and Ethan? Sonia has been sleeping with Ethan and she pretended she didn't have any feelings for him? “Fuck,” I cursed under my breath, slamming my fist into the wall beside me. The pain didn’t even register. All I could see was red. So, all this time, she was just playing along? Is it all an act? Is Ethan the reason she kept me at arm’s length? And I thought she was beginning to fall for me. God, I’m a fool. I took a shaky breath, trying to calm myself. Well, This didn’t change anything. No, it only made me more desperate to make her mine. If plan A doesn’t work, then I will go with plan B. Either way, I am claiming Sonia one w