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
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
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
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
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 quickly hid Ethan’s card inside my purse and took a deep breath before stepping out. The guards were already looking for me, their eyes scanning the area. As soon as they spotted me, they rushed over. "Are you alright, Ms. Sonia?" One of them asked, concern etched on his face. I forced a small smile. "I'm fine," I lied, even though my heart was still racing. They nodded and guided me back to the shopping mall. The salesgirls continued helping me pick out wedding dresses and accessories. My hands moved slightly, selecting items without thinking. I wasn’t in the mood to shop but Daniel had insisted, saying our wedding is in a week and he wants me to look perfect.Daniel would have come with me but he got a call about an urgent matter at the office. That was the only good thing about today. Once I was done, the guards carried my shopping bags to the car. One of them held the door open for me and I slid inside, gazing blankly out of the window. Tears welled up in my e
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
Sonia I raised my gaze at the door and I saw a young maid step in, holding a tray of food. She gave me a small bow and placed it gently on the stool before sliding it closer to me.“Here is your food, ma’am,” she said softly.I nodded, forcing myself to murmur a quiet “thank you.” But my eyes didn’t miss the phone tucked neatly into her pocket. For a moment, my heart lifted. Should I ask her? Should I beg her to let me make a quick call? But what if she tells Daniel?No. I shook my head. I couldn’t trust her. One wrong move could cost me everything.“If you need anything, you can call me,” she added before quietly stepping out and locking the door behind her.I looked at the food without interest, my stomach twisting with anxiety. But I knew I had to eat something. If I was going to escape, I needed strength.I forced down a few bites even though it tasted like sand in my mouth. Every chew reminded me I wasn’t free, That I was a prisoner again.As I placed the spoon down, my finger
SoniaI woke up with my head throbbing like a drum, my vision blurry and unfocused. "Ahh!" A groan escaped my lips as I held my head and slowly struggled to sit up. The air smelled different...stale, unfamiliar. My heart sank the moment I opened my eyes fully and realized I wasn’t in my room and I wasn’t even at the company."Where am I?" I murmured, looking around the room.And then… it all came flooding back. How I found out Doctor Ryan was Daniel and how Dragon knocked me out unconscious.Panic shot through my veins like wildfire. I quickly got off the bed, my hands trembling as I searched around the room, looking for my bag. I needed my phone. I had to call Ethan. He needs to know what happened to me. But my handbag… Is... Is nowhere to be found “No, no, no…” I whispered, tearing through the cushions and peeking under the bed but I saw nothing."Does it mean they took my bag and phone from me?" I thought within as I blinked back the tears in my eyes. Why didn’t I listen to Et
Daniel“Daniel!” Sonia whispered, her voice trembling like a leaf caught in the wind.God, how I missed that look, the fear in her eyes. The way her lips quivered, how she took a step back as though distance could save her from what was coming her way... it... It made my blood rush, a satisfaction poured into me like warm wine.This… this is exactly how I wanted her to see me. Not as the man she once lied to, and betrayed… but as the nightmare that never died.“How… how is this possible?” Sonia asked, her voice barely audible. “You… you’re dead.”I laughed lightly. The kind of laugh that makes the air colder. I took a step closer, making sure she could feel the weight of my presence.“I’m not dead, sweetheart,” I said softly, my eyes never leaving hers. “As you can see… I’m very much alive.”I watched her lips part, confusion etched across her pale face. Good. Let her wonder, Let her drown in the questions that would never save her.“You want to know how I survived, right?” I continu
SoniaI was sipping tea in the living room when my phone buzzed with a call from an unknown number. I hesitated for a moment before answering.“Hello?” I said cautiously.“Good morning, Miss Sonia,” A deep male voice replied. “I have heard so much about your company. I represent a fast-rising firm that specializes in oil and gold. We launched just a few months ago but our numbers are promising. We’re interested in partnering with you.”I blinked, stunned. “How did you get my contact?”“We have our ways,” he said with a chuckle, then quickly added, “I believe this could be the beginning of something great for your company.”I didn’t know what to think. How did they even hear about me, especially now when everything is crumbling? But honestly, I didn’t care. The board of directors has already started murmuring and this could be the lifeline I have been praying for.Maybe… maybe this is how God wants to answer my prayers."Alright," I said, accepting their offer."Okay then. I will send
Ethan“What is going on here?” I asked, my voice low but shaking with anger.Tina flinched and stepped behind Alex like a coward, avoiding my eyes like I was some kind of stranger.“Tina,” I called again, “what are you doing here?”Alex stepped in front of her protectively, his tone cold and sharp. “Why do you care, Ethan? I thought you disowned her?” He asked, levitating his left brown."That didn’t answer my question," I said, glaring at them with rage.My fists tightened. I took a deep breath, trying to keep calm.“Fine,” Alex said with a smug grin, wrapping his arm around Tina’s waist. “If you must know, she’s my fiancée.”And before I could even react, he kissed her shamelessly right in front of me.I was shocked. Tina and Alex? I couldn't believe my eyes. I have never seen both of them together before, not even for once so when did this start that I am not aware of?I scoffed, shaking my head slowly. “You two? Seriously?”Alex smiled, gazing at me with contempt.“Bastard,” I mu
EthanAfter dropping Jay off at school, I drove home straight and I was pulling into the driveway when I noticed Sonia's car approaching. Why is she back home early? I frowned, stepping out of my car slowly.Did she forget something? I wondered, locking my door and turning to wait.Trent stepped out first and rushed to open the passenger door for Sonia and the moment Sonia stepped out, my heart dropped.She looked like someone who had just walked back from hell. Her skin pales, her eyes swollen, her hands trembling as she clutches her purse like it was the only thing holding her together.“Sonia?” I rushed to her, my heart racing in my chest. “Babe, are you alright? What happened? Are you sick?”Her eyes found mine but they didn’t settle. They kept darting around like she was expecting something or someone to jump out at her.“Ethan...” she whispered, her voice cracked and low. “So many things are just happening today... I don’t even know where to start.”I placed my hands on her sh
AlexI didn’t think it would hurt this much to hear her say those words. “I would rather lose my company than accept your proposal.”The way she looked at me as if I was a stranger or worse, a monster... pierced my heart like a dagger.I stood frozen for a moment, watching her storm out of my office. "Hmmm..." I sighed heavily and reached for the cigarette in my pocket. I lit it, the flame caught quickly and I took a long drag, letting the smoke escape through my nose and mouth like poison I couldn’t spit out any other way.She really said no even after everything? I chuckled, shaking my head.I have been planning this for weeks and I thought… I truly believed this would be the moment she would finally choose me but instead, she looked at me with pure disgust.The truth is that, I haven’t slept properly in days since she told me about Ethan and the fire at his mansion and how she was staying with him at the hospital.Jealousy burned in my chest that night like a wildfire. I couldn’t
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