Leo’s POV“Safe travels, dear,” Mum said, as I pulled her into a hug. “Take care of yourself and don't forget to call me the moment your jet lands, alright?”“Alright, mum.” I nodded, pressing a kiss to her cheek, before we disengaged from the hug.Dad hugged me next; a brief, side hug followed by a firm clap on the back.Ophelia gazed at me, arms folded across her chest, as I opened my arms. “Are you like going to stay there permanently or what?”“Enough with the question. Give me a hug.” I huffed, to which she scoffed then grinned and ran into my arms.“Be good to mum and dad,” I said, caressing her jet black hair. “Why are you acting as if I'm a kid? Jesus, I graduated college already, I'm a big girl now, Leo. I don't know how many times I have to remind you.” She uttered, and I chuckled before letting her go.“That doesn't matter. You will always be my baby.” I said, and she rolled her eyes, as my assistant returned with two men to carry my luggage into the private jet.Ophelia h
Allison’s POVI heaved a huge sigh as I sat down on one of the park benches, placing my bag beside me.Fluttering my eyes shut, I reclined against the bench, trying to replay the interaction that had occured between that bastard and I.After five good years of living peacefully with Aiden, Leo decided to show up as my new boss.I couldn't help but wonder the sort of crime that I must have committed in my past life that the heavens decided to be so mean to me.Hell, where would I go from here? How was I supposed to get a new job within a short timeframe?I had also resolved against telling Tasha that I had encountered Leo today because I thought it was unnecessary. After all, I had resigned and didn't intend on ever seeing him again.“Oh, great heavens,” I exhaled heavily, gently massaging the throbbing blood vessels at my temples, just as I heard someone clear their throat beside me.“A dollar for your thoughts?” A deep voice came from beside me, forcing me to flap my eyes open with a
Allison’s POV“Hi, babe,” Tasha said, as she stepped into the children's ward. “I got food for you.” She motioned to the plastic bag in her hold.Earlier today, Aiden was transferred out of the ICU to the pediatrics ward.“Thank you,” I managed a smile, and made to set the food aside only for Tasha to shake her head in negation.“Eat that food, Allie. You haven't eaten for the past twenty four hours. Do you want to fall sick too? Do you think Aiden would be happy to see you like that?”“But I'm not hungry.” I sighed, placing the plastic lap on my lap, as I stared at my son's sleeping form on the bed.Upon getting to the hospital yesterday, I was informed that his heart disease had worsened, and that the pacemaker in his heart had also been removed and replaced with a newer one.But that wasn't the only thing, the doctor also told me that they would run some tests on Aiden to deduce how to permanently curb his symptoms, so he could properly enjoy his childhood, instead of spending it t
Leo’s POV“And you are certain you didn't hallucinate the whole thing,” Liam's voice boomed into my ears. “Cause it's quite surreal.”I was telling him about how I had finally seen Allison, and how she was one of my employees, well, former employees, given that she had resigned.But then again, she was yet to tender a formal resignation and a verbal statement didn't give her enough leverage to just leave like that.However, three days had already passed since she resigned and last came to work, so I guess she didn't care about resigning formally.“Come on, man. Don't you trust me?” I huffed. “I saw her in flesh and blood. She even reisgned on the spot.”“That I can believe. Given how much of a scumbag you were to her,” Liam retorted. “So did you look into her yet? I mean, you have a legion of informants working for you.”“Not yet, but I'm going to very soon,” I said. “Enough about me. How's Linda?”“Linda is fine. She is currently at work,” Liam replied. “Mum and Dad even called us la
Leo's POV “Good day, sir,” Dylan's voice wafted through my airpod into my ear.“Good day. Any news?” I replied, as I swerved my car onto the busy highway.I was currently on the way to the shopping mall, as I needed to get some essentials and groceries. My housekeeper, Sonia, had traveled home for a family emergency, which meant that I had to fend for myself for a while.After much thought, I had decided to hire a housekeeper as work had proven to be quite hectic at my new company. However, I still cooked for myself and on the occasions where I didn't, I ordered takeouts.“Hexagon chain of companies have sent the business proposal, sir. Wound you like me to peruse it before sending it to you?” He asked.“Don’t bother with it. Just forward it to me and I'll have a look at it when I'm less busy.” I said.“Very well then, sir. Have a nice weekend.” He responded, to which I hummed before ending the call.A nice weekend, huh? I couldn't help but huff to myself at the statement.Ever since
Allison’s POV “Based on the test results, his system has taken a greater affinity to the recent prescriptions than the former ones.” Dr Clayton divulged, raising her head from the notepad in her hold. “His condition is gradually improving but he still needs that transplant as soon as possible.” My heart did a back flip as cold shivers raced down my spine. “Okay, doctor. Thanks.” Standing up, she smiled. “You are welcome.” “Bye, Doctor Clayton.” Aiden waved excitedly at her as she trekked to the door. “Bye, big guy.” She waved back, smiling. As the door slammed shut, Aiden averted his gaze to me. “Mummy, what's a sorgry and why do I need it? Am I sick again?” “No,” I feigned a smile as I caressed his cheeks. “You need a surgery, so you'll be able to play football with your classmates without losing your breath or feeling sick.” Aiden's doe eyes lit up. “Really? I can run all I want if I get the sorgry? You mean it?” “Yes, baby,” I nodded. “Also, it's surgery. Not sorg
Allison’s POV“I'm telling you, Allie,” Tasha uttered, as we stepped into the event hall. “I was so shocked when I got the call to manage this event. A whole billionaire CEO saw my small brand and decided to trust it. He changed my life for real.”“That's great, T. I'm so happy for you, babe. You deserve the best things in life.” I replied. We were currently at a charity gala which Tasha was in charge of. The event was filled with the creme de la creme of the society, and I couldn't help but feel out of place in my black bodycon dress.As Tasha was the event manager, she had quite a few connections and had helped me in securing a job as a server, in order to earn some money for Aiden's treatment.Nowadays, I couldn't bring myself to shy away from working any because being ashamed wasn't going to take care of my child's medical bills.Every day after clocking out of work, I worked three remote jobs. And on the weekends, I worked as a waitress at a coffee shop downtown.Tasha had often
Allison’s POV “Hi, my love,” I beamed at Aiden, as I entered Tasha and David's residence.I had just gotten back from work, and had decided to come pick up my son.“Mummy!” He beamed, showcasing his tiny yet adorable teeth, as I hugged him.” I missed you.”“I missed you too, my baby.” I replied, as he hugged me back.Looking up, I saw David and Tasha staring at us, identical warm smiles adorning their faces.“My favourite couple, how are you?” I uttered, after disengaging from the hug.“We are doing great,” David replied, wrapping an arm around Tasha, and pressing a kiss to her cheek.With flustered cheeks, Tasha leaned into his hold, and I couldn't help but feel a full jab in my heart.David and Tasha were literally the most loving and pleasant couple that I'd ever met.Not only were they beautiful inside out, their love story was just the cutest. They had gone from being co-workers to being husband and wife.The way they also looked at each other was just so cute and heartwarming.
ONE YEAR LATERAllison's POV “Dinner is ready,” I announced, bringing out the tray of rotisserie chicken from the oven. “Leo and Aiden, are you done setting the table?”“Yes, baby.”“Yes, mummy.” Father and son replied in unison, as they entered the kitchen.After our wedding, Leo bought a mansion in Canada, and it was there that our little family lived now.He had told me that he decided to make Canada his permanent place of residence because of me. Mu close friends were here, and he didn't want me to be apart from them.Plus, my winery was also here. About a year ago, I finally reisgned from Leo's company and took over running the winery.So far, the experience had been quite exciting and rewarding, albeit challenging sometimes.“Hmm,” Leo closed his eyes and nodded in approval. “It smells so nice in here, my love.”“I eventually made the rotisserie chicken,” I replied, to which Aiden cheered. “with fried rice.”“And I bet it's gonna taste nicer than anything,” Leo said, walking up
Allison's POV “Where are you taking me?” I asked, cuffing my hands around Leo's wrist, as he led me out of the house, with his hands placed on my eyes, obstructing my vision.“It's a surprise, baby.” He said, and I could almost see him grinning mischievously.Three days had passed since our wedding, and in another three days, we were going to leave the country for our honeymoon in Greece.“Here we are,” Leo said, taking his hands off my eyes. “Have a look.”A gasp forced itself out of my throat when I saw a new black Mercedes Benz parked in the driveway, with a white bow taped to the trunk and the headlights.“How do you like it, my love? Is it to your taste?” Leo asked, as I gazed at the car in surprise.“It's perfect,” I whispered, shaking my head in happy disbelief. “I love it.”“I'm glad to hear that, honey,” Leo said, hooking an arm around my waist. “You love the color, right? Or would you like me to get someone to paint it to your desired colour?”“No, I love it like this,” I b
Leo's POV “You have a message,” Liam announced, gesturing to the gift bag he was holding, as he entered the room.Today was D-day. After many years of challenges, trials, and tribulations, Allison was finally going to be my wife just like I had always wanted.I had to pinch myself thrice when I woke up that morning, in order to be sure that I wasn't dreaming and today was really happening.“From who?” I asked, as he handed me the bag.“Allison.”My face softened with a wide grin as I retracted a burgundy velvet box from the bag.“I wonder what this is,” I muttered to myself, as I flipped the box open.My grin widened, to the point where my eyes creased when I saw the contents of the box; it consisted of a golden wristwatch, a pair of golden cufflinks to match with a golden pen.On the three items, my initials–LDS–was intricately inscribed on it.I couldn't help but feel warm and touched by her thoughtful, sentimental gifts, so I decided to forgo my initial choice of cufflinks and wri
Allison's POV“And I'm done,” Ophelia announced, after giving my face a final dab with the beauty blender. “You look ravishing, Allie.”Clasping my hands together to tame my nervous excitement, I breathed out. “So can I open my eyes now?”“Yes, most definitely.”Inhaling sharply, I flapped my eyes open and gasped on seeing my beautiful reflection in the mirror.Ophelia had hearkened my choice and instructions to the very least detail and had done a great job with both my face and hair.My makeup was a natural, dewy look that accentuated and drew more attention to my facial features rather than having a huge slab of foundation pasted on my face while my hair was tossed in a sleek, french bun with a diamond brooch inserted beside it.I looked like a princess who had just stepped out of a fairytale book, and I could barely hide my excitement as I assessed my face, a huge smile plastered to my face.“I look gorgeous,” I said. “You did a wonderful job, Lia, and I don't know if I'm ever gon
Allison's POV As I stepped out of the bathroom after taking a refreshing shower, my phone pinged with an incoming call.On seeing that it was Tasha calling, I smiled before answering the call and pressing the phone to my ear.“Babe, you have to come to the balcony right now,” Tasha started with a tone of urgency. “Something happened.”My heart did a back flip as goosebumps instantly crowded my entire body. “What happened? Is Aiden okay?”“Just come quickly, alright? We are waiting for you.” She said, before hanging up.Swallowing harshly, I flung my phone on the bed before making my way to the closet to grab a casual outfit, while hoping everyone was alright.Fuck, I genuinely hoped nothing bad had happened on the eve of my wedding.That would be a sign of bad luck and I didn't want that. I just wanted to have my happily ever after with Leo, Aiden, and possibly our future children.We were currently lodged in a hotel in Las Vegas, as that was the destination of our wedding.Leo, his
Leo's POV “Stop it, can't you see that Aiden is here?” Allison scolded me, as I slotted my hand beneath her shirt to cup her breasts.The three of us were sitting on a sofabed in the private sitting room of my beach house in Turkey. Three days had passed since I proposed to Allison and we officially became a soon-to-be married couple.The rest of our family were currently at the other side of the beach house. I had designed the building of the beach house in such a way that my little family and I could have our own private time whenever we wanted, without any disturbance.“But his attention is fixated on Mickey mouse. He can't see us.” I argued, sliding my hand in between her legs which earned me a smack on the shoulder followed by a glare.As I made to defend myself yet again, my phone vibrated with a message.Reading through the text message which was sent by my mum, I smiled. “Mum and Dad are going for a walk downtown and they want to take Aiden with them.”“A walk with grandma an
Allison's POV “Baby, you forgot to tie your shoelace properly,” Leo scolded, as we walked out of the garden to have lunch in the balcony.Along with Leo's parents, siblings, sister in law and Aiden, we were currently at Leo's vacation house in Turkey having fun.A week had passed since the twenty seventh wedding anniversary of Leo's parents, and in all honesty, the celebration had yet to end.After the huge party that happened that day, Mr Alessandro and Ma'am Catherine hosted an intimate dinner among thier close family and friends to mark the occasion.Truly, it was good to be wealthy in a classy manner.I had also gotten the opportunity to meet Ma'am Catherine's best friend, Rita, who reminded me so much of an older version of Tasha.Their friendship was really wholesome and cute, and I could only hope Tasha and I turned out like the both of them in the future.As I made to bend down to tie my shoelaces, a quick realization struck me; I was wearing beach slippers and not sneakers o
Allison's POV “Ophelia called just now. They are leaving very soon, so we have to be on our way now.” Leo announced, as I helped Aiden into his shoes.“Alright, we are ready,” I said then averted my gaze to Aiden. “Right, baby?”“Yes, mummy!” He beamed like a Cheshire cat. “We are ready to meet uncle Liam and Aunty Lia.”Today was the twenty-seventh wedding anniversary of Leo's parents, and so, we were currently in America to celebrate the beautiful occasion with them.To me, they were the most adorable couple that I had ever seen and met.They both loved each other so much and Mr Alessandro always seemed to be worshipping the ground his wife stepped on. He looked at her with so much adoration and love and it was just so heartwarming.“Fuck, I can't believe I forgot,” Leo said, moments later as he parked the car in the driveway of the event center. “What did you forget?” I huffed incredulously, to which Leo smiled before pressing a quick, chaste kiss to my lips.“This and I also for
Allison’s POV “You look ravishing, baby,” Leo complimented as he walked into the room, a smirk plastered to his lips as he regarded my body. “Thanks, babe.” I darted him a quick smile before returning my attention to my reflection in the mirror and putting finishing touches to my makeup. I was clad in a figure-hugging lilac dress that stopped past my knees while my feet were slid in a pair of violet heels and my purse was silver. “What do you say we cancel the date and just stay home?” He suggested coming behind me to lock his arm around my waist. “We can always N*****x and chill, my love.” “I'm sorry, horndog but that isn't happening,” I said, then pressed a kiss to the corner of his lips and eased myself out of his hold to grab my purse from the dresser. “By the way, I thought we were meeting at the restaurant. What changed?” “Nothing, I just decided to come pick you and Aiden up.” He shrugged. “And I don't regret changing my mind because I've got a lovely view of your ethereal