Sonia's POV I smiled as I baked the cake with excitement. Today is a special day for me. It's my wedding anniversary with my husband, Ethan. But this year was special, there was something even more precious to be celebrated. I'm pregnant and the thought of it makes my stomach swell with joy. After my miscarriage last two years, I hadn't gotten pregnant since then. I was shocked when the doctor handed me the result and told me that I was pregnant. I couldn't contain my joy as I screamed with excitement. I'm planning to surprise Ethan with my pregnancy result tonight even though Things haven't been going well between us for a while now but I can't wait to see his reaction, to watch his face light up when I told him the news. I spent the entire day preparing as the kitchen buzzed with the aroma of his favorite dishes. The table was set, Everything was perfect and My hands trembled slightly as I placed the final touches, imagining the surprise and happiness in his eyes when he wal
Sonia's POV I watched Ethan leave the house, his words echoing in my mind, giving me three days to pack and leave. I wanted to believe that it wasn’t real, that he would come back and we would talk it through. If there were problems between us, I was ready to work them out, to fix whatever was broken. Divorce wasn’t an option for me—not after everything we've been through, not now that I'm carrying his child. I just needed him to come back home, to see me, to see us and to know that I was carrying his child. I sank into the couch that was close to me as I cried like a child with my whole body trembling from emotions and shock."Where do I go wrong? Why can't Ethan love me?" Tears of heartbreak streamed down my cheeks. "Oh, please! Don't act so surprised and heartbroken. Do you think that my handsome and rich brother was going to remain with a lowlife like you? I told you, it's only a matter of time." Tina, Ethan's step-sister said with a sinister smile, rolling her eyes as she str
Sonia's POV "Sonia was never pregnant." He blurted out, coldly, "The child was the only reason why I accepted to marry her when mother was forcing me. I found out later that she lied about being pregnant just to have me marry her." His voice was cold, cruel, and filled with bitterness. "I knew it. I knew she was up to no good but It's okay, my love. Everything will be fine now that I'm back." Celine replied. My blood went cold, I couldn't believe what I was hearing. I sat frozen on the bed, my hand trembling as I listened. Ethan thought I lied about being pregnant just to have him marry me? How could he think of that? Was that the reason why he started acting cold towards me after my miscarriage? No, I can't believe this. My breath caught in my throat as I remembered that terrible day, the day my whole world collapsed.I had been so happy, so full of hope. The child growing inside me had been the one thing that gave me purpose in this hollow marriage. But all that changed when
Ethan's POV I thought when I marry Sonia, I would learn to love her and forget about Celine but I was wrong. My heart still beat for her, no matter how hard I tried to convince myself otherwise.Celine was my childhood friend and my first love. Even though she was the one who cheated on me, I was ready to forgive and take her back. Sounds crazy right? But that was how much I loved her. I never knew Sonia had always wanted to have me, to take Celine’s position in my life until the day our drinks was drugged, leading to sexual encounter between us. I only asked her to pretend to be my financee pending on when the scandal would dies out. But then, she told me she was pregnant. I was shocked.. confused. I asked her to give me time, to let me process everything because I wasn’t ready for this kind of commitment, especially not with my secretary, someone I didn’t love. I didn’t know how, but somehow, my mother found out about the pregnancy before I could even figure things out for mysel
Sonia's POV "And with this new design concept, we project a 30% increase in our sales for the next two years,” Jake, one of my senior designers, said confidently as he pointed to the screen. The room was silent, except for the clicking of his laser pointer and the hum of the air conditioning. The rest of my workers watched me expectantly, waiting for my reaction. I leaned back in my chair, my fingers intertwined on the desk in front of me. It was a good presentation... no, it was great. They had worked tirelessly on this, and it showed.“That’s... impressive, Jake,” I said with a smile. “You’ve all done a fantastic job. Let’s proceed with this strategy and you all will be getting a bonus for this.”Jake and the rest of the workers exchanged relieved smiles, their faces washed with joy as they all shouted and jumped with excitement. I knew they had put their all into this, and they deserved to feel proud. "Thank you, ma'am." They appreciated, bowing their heads. I watched as they
Sonia I blinked my eyes as I still couldn’t believe that it was Ethan. He was Standing just a few feet away, chatting so casually with my son. The same man who once broke me into pieces that it took years before I was able to put myself back together. And now, he is here, smiling and talking to my son as though fate had deliberately thrown him in my path.This couldn’t be happening. Not on my first day back in London.My breath quickened, my heart hammering against my ribcage as tears welled up in my eyes, but I quickly wiped them away. I'm no longer the weak Sonia and I won't allow my past to bring down my emotions. “Mommy!” Jay’s bright voice snapped me out of my trance. He spun around and ran toward me with open arms.I rushed towards him, crouched down and hugged him tightly, almost afraid that if I let him go, he would disappear into thin air. “Jay,” I whispered shakily, my hands trembling as they gripped his small frame. “Why did you leave my side? You scared me.”Jay pull
EthanFive years. That’s how long it’s been since I last saw Sonia and it had been a hell for me. Five years of searching and regretting. I have hired top—tier detectives, sparing no expenses to find her but every lead turned into a dead end. It was as if she had vanished from the face of the earth. I tried to convince myself that I didn’t care anymore, that she didn’t matter, but deep down, I knew I was lying. Sonia haunted my thoughts, her face flashing in my mind when I least expected it. And now, here I was, at the airport, waiting for a business flight to attend a conference that would elevate my company but I couldn't think straight as the thought of Sonia filled my head. My thoughts were interrupted when I noticed a boy standing a few feet away, looking lost. He couldn’t have been older than five or six. His small frame seemed out of place amidst the bustling crowd, yet there was something oddly familiar about him.His face and pink lips reminded me of someone. Someone I cou
Sonia The next day, After eating my breakfast with my son, I went into the bathroom to freshen up.I was just stepping out of the bathroom with the soft towel wrapped around my wet hair when I heard Jay's voice calling out."Mom, your phone's been ringing," he said, sitting cross-legged on the bed with his iPad in hand.I sighed, exhaustion weighing on me from the long trip. "Thanks, sweetheart. Did you see who called?"He shook his head, his eyes fixed on the screen of his iPad. Just as I reached for the phone on the bedside table, it buzzed again. Glancing at the screen, I saw Shirley, my assistant’s name flashing.“Hello, Shirley,” I answered, sitting on the edge of the bed as I wondered what urgent matter would have prompted her to call me this early morning. “Good morning, ma’am! I hope I’m not disturbing you,” Shirley’s voice came through, urgent yet professional. "No, not at all," I replied. "Is anything the problem?" "I just got a call from Mr. Phillip, one of our investor
EthanThe security guard at the restaurant gave me a polite nod as I stepped out of my car and walked inside. My mind was racing, but I masked it with a calm expression. I promised Jay ice cream yesterday when I went to see him at school and I don't want to break that promise even if Sonia has made it clear she doesn't want me near her house again. I didn’t blame her, not after everything that happened. Still, I couldn’t stay away completely. Jay is my son and every moment I spent with him reminded me of what I have lost. Yesterday at school, The way he ran into my arms, so full of excitement, had left me stunned. “Why did you travel so suddenly?” he had asked. “We came to your house and Mommy said you traveled for an emergency business trip."I froze when he said that, my heart sinking and I sighed a sigh of relief. Thank goodness, He didn't overhear my conversation with Celine and I thank God, Sonia didn't tell him anything. I felt relief wash over me in that moment, but
Sonia I was having a cup of coffee with Alex in his office when Jay's call came in. Alex has requested that I have a coffee with him in his office and I couldn't refuse after everything he has done for me. I smiled as I picked up Jay's call, "Hey honey, how is school?" I asked as soon as I picked up. "School is fine, mom." He replied and paused for a moment, making me wonder if he was alright. "Are you alright? Did something happen at school?" I asked curiously, my voice filled with concern. "I'm alright, it's just that.... I...I am missing you." He said, his voice barely audible. Hearing him made my heart ache, he must have been feeling my absence for him to have called me. "Mom, are you there?" His voice snapped me out of my thoughts. "Yes baby, I'm here," "Can you take me out when you are less busy at work?" He asked, his voice filled with anticipation. "Yes, I promise," I replied with a smile before hanging up. I sighed heavily as I put the phone on the table before ta
Sonia The drive home felt like forever. I stared out the window, trying to hold back the tears burning in my eyes. No matter how hard I tried, Ethan’s face kept flashing in my head, his guilt, his desperation. But what hurt the most was seeing him act like he still has a right to me after everything he has done. Daniel glanced at me while driving. “Are you okay?” he asked softly. I nodded, but I knew he didn’t believe me. How could he after seeing the way I spoke to Ethan right now?Daniel hesitated before speaking again. “Sonia, what’s going on between you and Ethan? Is he bothering you?” I sighed, my heart heavy with pain as I looked away, biting my lip. “It’s nothing,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “I just… I don’t want to talk about it.” Daniel didn’t push further. He looked at me and nodded before focusing on the road. When we got home, Daniel parked the car and stepped out to open my door. “Thanks,” I said with a small smile, already turning to leave.
CelineMy heart was racing and my hands trembling as I paced forth and back in my roomI couldn’t believe Ethan would actually ask me who the father of my child was! "Argh!!" I groaned, smashing the flower vase in frustration. My blood was boiling with anger, How could he doubt me? After all these years we've been together? I thought he would be happy when I told him about the pregnancy but I was shocked when he acted like I was lying. How could he? How could he even doubt me? I gritted my teeth, running my fingers through my hair in frustration. What am I going to do now? "I need to do something really fast. He must accept this pregnancy whether he likes it or not." I thought, rubbing my flat tummy as I moved toward the dressing mirror. I can't believe a life is growing inside of me. The thought of it made my heart glow with joy. I was so excited when the doctor told me I was pregnant. I knew this was my golden ticket, my only opportunity to make Ethan marry me but my ex
EthanI froze, My heart slammed against my rib cage the moment I saw Sonia. Her eyes were filled with hatred and pain, which pierced my heart like a thousand arrows. I could barely breathe but when my gaze shifted and I saw Daniel standing beside her, my blood boiled. What the hell is he doing with her? Earlier, I was so desperate to see Sonia, to find a way to explain everything to her but all my efforts proved abortive. I was running out of options when I received a text anonymously, telling me to come to the shopping mall if I wanted to know what was happening with Sonia. At first, I thought it was a prank. I almost ignored it but when the second message came, mentioning Sonia again, I couldn’t risk it. But now, seeing her with this bastard, I knew he was the one that texted me. He wanted me to see him with Sonia. Gush! I feel like punching him in the face. I clenched my fists and moved toward her, my footsteps heavy and my heart pounded with every step. “Sonia,” I c
SoniaI woke up the next morning with swollen eyes and a pounding headache. My entire body felt heavy as if the weight of yesterday’s pain had seeped into my bones. I let out a shaky breath and glanced at the clock. It was already past eight. I thank God today is Sunday because I don't think I am strong enough to go to work.I dragged myself out of bed and went to the bathroom. I stared at my reflection in the mirror and the person staring right back at me made my stomach twist.My eyes were red and puffy, my face pale and lifeless. I looked like a woman who had lost everything, like the woman from five years ago. I splashed cold water on my face, hoping it would bring me back to reality but no amount of water could cleanse the ache in my chest. I forced myself downstairs and headed straight to the kitchen. I wasn’t hungry, I haven't been since yesterday but Jay needed to eat. I couldn’t let my pain affect him. I brewed some tea, fried eggs, and toasted bread. The smell of fo
SoniaMy hands trembled on the steering wheel as I drove home. Tears of heartbreak blurred my vision as my chest felt tight, like someone was squeezing the air out of me, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t stop Celine’s voice from echoing in my head. “I’m pregnant, Ethan.” Those words stabbed my heart like a knife, over and over again. I could still hear Ethan’s voice, the disbelief, the hesitation, and then the worst part... his silence. I blinked my eyes, pushing the tears back, but they kept falling. My heart felt like it was shattered into a thousand pieces, too broken to ever be whole again. How could he do this to me again? I thought he had changed. I thought he meant it when he said he cared, when he said he wanted to fix things. Just last night, I stupidly decided to give him a chance for the sake of Jay, to let him back into our life while forgetting that he still has feelings for Celine, that he would always choose her over me. "Ahh!!" I'm such a fool to
Ethan I swung the door open with my trembling hand, expecting to see Sonia and Jay, but the doorway was empty. I quickly stepped outside and that was when I saw Sonia’s car speeding away. A cold sweat ran down my, my heart pounding in my chest. No! No!!. This is not happening. What am I going to do? "Did Sonia hear my conversation with Celine?" Different thoughts run through my head. “Damn it!” I cursed under my breath, my pulse quickening. She must have seen Celine or worse, heard something. My stomach twisted. This is my greatest fear. I knew Sonia would never trust me again, not after everything I put her through and now, this... This mess with Celine would make it worse. I pulled out my phone, my fingers trembling as I dialed her number. It rang once, then it went straight to voicemail. “No... no, no, no.” I paced back and forth, running my hand through my hair in frustration. I dialed again. “Pick up, Sonia, pick up!!" I muttered, my voice barely above a whisper.
EthanI couldn’t wipe the smile off my face as I drove home. Sonia was finally allowing me back into her life, allowing me to be a part of Jay’s life again. It... It felt like a dream. This is something I have been waiting for my entire life and it is finally happening. The dinner we shared earlier, the way Jay had looked at me with such joy, and Sonia’s smile... It was like we were a family again. For the first time, everything felt right. I wanted it to last forever.I pulled into the driveway, my heart still filled with excitement.When I stepped into the living room, The maids greeted me. "Welcome, sir." They greeted, "Dinner is ready, should we serve you?" "No, I have eaten," I said with a smile and made my way to my room. I decided to freshen up as soon as I stepped into my room. I hummed a song as I took off my clothes and went to the bathroom. I was so happy, I felt alive, it like I was walking on air.My phone was ringing by the time I finished taking a shower. I wrapp