“This is an ancestral house and I don’t want to sell it.” His grandpa told him that this mansion was built when Norman was fifteen years old after he survived an accident and in this mansion was where he met his grandma during a party. This mansion was dear to his grandpa, Matthew understood that Norman made him the head of Roosevelt family because he would respect his wishes.
“Your mom felt uncomfortable in this mansion,” Kirsten sighed and then added, “How could she spend time with her grandson if she couldn’t stay here for long?”
Matthew understood her concern and said, “I will take care of it.”
Curious, Kirsten asked. “What are you going to do?”
Unwilling to let the night pass without settling the unresolved issue between them, though tired Kirsten could not sleep. She closed the gap between them and hugged Matthew from behind. She caressed his chest when Matthew was not responding to her hug.Matthew grabbed her wrist and said coldly, “I’m tired, Kirsten.”Though she felt a pinch in her heart at how coldly he spoke to her, Kirsten still pressed her body against his back and said, “I can’t sleep without your embrace. Please, hold me, Matthew.”“Go to James.” His three words fell like three slaps on her face. Kirsten retracted her arm and rolled on her side. Getting up from the bed, her wrist was grabbed by Matthew.
Kirsten smiled and gazed at Matthew with a meaningful look. “You should ask my husband how I managed to marry him.”“Ms Edmonton, my personal life has nothing to do with our company's partnership.” Matthew said in an icy tone.Kirsten’s mood became better after that.Matthew piled food on Kirsten's plate. “You should eat more, our son is growing and needs more milk.”Victoria held back when she heard him mention their son. She didn’t want to be on Matthew’s bad side.James could not stand the affection between Kirsten and Matthew. “Kirsten, I have some important matter
At half past eight in the evening, Kirsten felt hungry. “Okay, that’s enough for today. I’m already hungry. Let’s have dinner first before going home.” Kirsten said with a grin. Craving for Mexican food, Kirsten brought them to the restaurant that she, Sherry and James used to eat out in highschool. Kirsten and her company were heading to the restaurant from the parking area when she heard a familiar voice. “Kirsten?” Kirsten turned and saw James coming out of his car. “Oh, Hi James, what are you doing here?” Kirsten asked while Knox stood beside James and tapped his shoulder. “I was craving Mexican food, so I called Sherry to have dinner here. She might be inside now.” James said and draped his arm on Knox’s shoulders. “You’re here to eat?” “Yes,” Kirsten said. “Then, shall we go and eat together,” James was jovial for this unexpected opportunity to spend time with Kirsten. “Okay, let’s go.” Kirsten held Gavin’s arm and James looked at Kirsten with inquiring eyes.
Kirsten’s mind went into overdrive and a barrage of questions raced into her mind. What promise was he talking about? Did he manipulate her again making her believe that he had gotten over Vanessa but in reality he wasn’t? Was getting jealous with James, another ploy of him into pushing her to divorce him. Was he also using Gavin to make their relationship sour that would eventually lead to divorce? Kirsten stood rooted on the spot staring at the back of the man. Kirsten could no longer recognize the man she loved. Did he truly exist? Or was he just a mirage? Sensing that someone was looking at him, Matthew turned and saw Kirsten looking at him in daze. “Let’s talk another time, bye.” Matthew pressed the end call button and walked over to Kirsten. “Oh, you made me dinner,” Matthew said and took the tray from Kirsten, placing it on his desk. Kirsten could not control the tremor of her body and took a seat on the couch. Her eyes were not leaving her husband who was enjoying the food
“Mom, why do you talk to Kirsten like that?” She owed Kirsten as she abandoned her and never cared for. And now, she was acting as if it was Kirsten who did something wrong.“File a report to the police to provide a paper trail of events for possible prosecution later.” Kirsten said seriously and then tugged at Gavin’s arm and went out of the room.“Save my number in your phone.” Gavin took out his phone and keyed in the number Kirsten dictated and then rang her phone.“Give me a call when you need something. I have to go to see my son.” Kirsten said and ruffled his hair dotingly.“Can I see him?” He hadn’t seen Mark yet
Lucille didn’t want to bring Gavin with her. He is another proof that men are not dependable. Plus, bringing Gavin with her would be a financial burden. She didn’t want to leave her comfortable life and her money was just enough for her lifestyle. Gavin stayed in his room to figure out what he should do. In order not to create a gap in Matthew and Kirsten’s marriage, instead of calling Kirsten, Gavin opted to call James as he told him to give him a call if he needed something. “Hey,” James' jovial voice came over the phone. “Are you free tonight?” Gavin asked. “Yes, want to hang out with me?” James was coming out of the conference room. “If you don’t mind,” Gavin replied with a chuckle. “I don’t. Let's meet tonight at seven. Do you want me to pick you up?” Gavin was Kirsten's brother, he would cherish the people she loved. “No, send me the address.” “Alright.” James sent the address to him and then sent Kirsten a message. After reading the message, she called Matthew.
Kirsten put down her phone and looked at James with a pale face.Seeing her deathly pallor, James held her hand. “What’s wrong?”“James, Gavin is in the surgery room.” Kirsten couldn’t not stop her body from trembling as she was afraid of how severe the accident had been.“Shhh, everything will be fine. Let’s go and check him.” James held her elbow as her body swayed while they made their way to the door.Kirsten and James sat side by side on the bench as they waited anxiously. Finally after hours of waiting, the light at the surgical door was turned off signifying the end of the surgery.
It was James’ first time entering a supermarket. Born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he didn’t have to bother himself over a trivial matter. Kirsten knew that and it was the reason she refused when he volunteered to go with her.Kirsten took a cart and pushed it. James held the cart and said, “Let me do it.”It was ungentlemanly to let her push the cart while following her.From the outsiders’ viewpoint, James and Kirsten were like other couples who were buying stuff to fill their fridge and cupboard for their daily necessities.With two bags full on James’ hands they walked side by side, happily chatting as if they went back when they were in highschool
Later after the wedding, Matthew was starting to carry out what he told Kirsten before the wedding, when an incessant knocking sounded at the door.Matthew sighed in exasperation and got up from the door, muttering to himself, “Who on earth is knocking at this time.”Fireball was looming over his head and was about to explode as he put on his pajamas.Once the door was opened, the little boy bolted towards the bed, leaving Matthew no time to stop him.“Go back to your room.” Matthew ordered as we walked back towards the bed.“Daddy, seemed to forget. We made a bet, didn’t we?” Mark said as he
At the airport, Lorna together with her son and the father of her son were waiting to board the plane. The man was her boyfriend, together they planned to get a hand on Gordon’s wealth.She had Gordon wrapped around her fingers and had him sign all his properties to her including his bank account promising to help him get out of jail.In just a short time, she was able to sell all his properties, amassing substantial money to leave the country. Gordon, a cunning man, had been outsmarted by his young wife. A classic example of you reap what you sow.Meanwhile in the obstetric and gynecology department“It’s alright for you to have an intercourse but you can’t get
Warily, James pulled Donna beside him and wrapped his arms around her. He would never allow Matthew to hurt his beloved wife. Donna grinned and patted James arm assuringly. “Don’t worry, my brother isn’t a violent man. He loves me and would never hurt me.” James lovingly looked down at the petite woman in his arms. “I won’t allow anyone to bully my woman, including her brother.” “Lovey dovey!” Kirsten mutter of amusement blossomed into an enormous belly laugh. The two women were affected by Kirsten infectious laughter and started to laugh with her, leaving the two men watching their own woman blushed as they laughed. At the end of their laughter, the corners of the three women’s eyes were stained with tears. Simultaneously they dried their eyes as their laughter subsided. “Let me guess, yours was a whirlwind romance,” Kirsten knew it. Just a week ago, Donna was still single and was not dating. She knew it because Donna would always confide in her. Furthermore, James left the count
Five days had passed since Matthew left but Kirsten hadn’t received a call or message from him. She attempted to call but the line was always busy. The mounting pressure of getting substantial evidence to exonerate her mom and the doubt floating in her mind was taking their toll on Kirsten's emotional and physical health. Good thing that Mark was there to cheer his mother up, alleviating the anxiety she was feeling. She had the feeling that what happened years ago was going to happen again. Was this history repeating itself? The following day, as usual, Kirsten made a little progress and was frustrated that she couldn’t get evidence to prove that someone impersonated her mom. She believed her mom had not met Gustaff apart from the day of Mark’s birthday party. Nevertheless, she had to present concrete evidence to refute the allegation against Lucille. To have some breather, Kirsten left the study to the garden, and strolled. After some time, she went back as she stepped into the man
Before the sun set, Matthew’s car stopped at the courtyard. He was held up and didn’t manage to come home as planned because of some company matters. Upon informing her that he can’t keep her company, though Kirsten didn’t make it difficult for him, he heard the disappointment in her tone. Eager to see Kirsten, Matthew opened the car door, not wasting a moment. With large steps, he walked to the mansion. Gemma had just come out of the study at the time Matthew arrived at the door of the study. “How is she?” Matthew asked quietly. “She hadn’t stopped working since after she took a stroll after lunch,” Gemma informed him, Matthew nodded, holding the door handle, with a click he pushed the door. Absorbed in her work, Kirsten didn’t hear the clicking sound and kept her eyes trained on the screen of her MacBook. From where he stood, he could see her side profile. Silently he watched her with a smile hovering his lips. Matthew cleared his throat to get her attention and Kirsten whiske
Caught between a rock and a hard place, Kirsten massaged her temple. She didn’t want to disappoint her half sister but her mom needed her too. What should she do? “Where are you now?” Kirsten asked and let out a sigh. Discussing such a crucial thing with her sister over the phone felt not right for her. She decided to talk to her in person. “Just disembarked from the plane,” Sherry answered, sighing. “I will head to the police and see Gustaff.” “Come and see me after you speak with Gustaff.” Fatigue laced Kirsten’s voice as she spoke but Sherry did not notice it because she was preoccupied with Gustaff’s matter. “Alright, I’ll see you then,” Sherry said and slid the end call button. Without being asked, Matthew drew Kirsten to him and had her prop her body on his hard chest and surrounded her in his arms. “Take a nap. I will wake you up when we’re home,” Matthew whispered in her ear and pressed his lips on her temple. “Mm,” humming, she shut her eyes though she had no plan on ta
At eleven in the morning, Matthew was back in the interrogation room, through the spy mirror, he watched his father being questioned by an officer. He could not deny the allegation that he was an accomplice of Victoria as she had handed over all evidence that he took part in the crime. “I know another crime,” Gordon knew that he had no chance to get out of this but he wasn’t willing to let Matthew and Kirsten have it easy. He heard that Kirsten forgave Lucille and had a great relationship with her. This would make Kirsten and Matthew suffer. He confessed about the kidnapping that happened years ago and that Lucille was the mastermind of the crime. Matthew’s knuckles made a cracking so
Flora’s beautiful eyes narrowed and retorted without regard to Kirsten. “I was hired by your husband.”She was implying that Kirsten had no power to fire her. Waiting for Matthew to defend her, she held her peace, but the man beside her remained silent.Pain took hold of her heart that Matthew did not speak and stand up for her. Despite it, Kirsten didn’t lose her composure and said with a calm voice. “My husband and I are one.”The indifference of Matthew boosted Flora’s confidence to snicker, Matthew was completely angered by her insolence. He had been observing Kirsten as she watched the nurse like a hawk. Keeping his mouth shut didn’t mean he wanted an insignificant person to demean his wife, he just wante
Looking down, Donna’s worried look arrested his eyes. He bent down to kiss her forehead, attempting to allay her anxiety.“Grandma, I’m sorry, I can’t do as you said.” He listened to her and he lost Kirsten to Matthew. That was enough. He would fight for Donna.“James Lincoln! Have you grown bones to defy my order?” The old woman roared, feeling his eardrum was pierced by the screeching sound, James drew away the phone from his ear and ended the call.Sensing the uneasiness of his woman, he pulled her closer in his embrace. He wouldn’t let her suffer grievance for a second. “She can’t dictate my life. I won’t let you go.”