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
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