Alessandro’s POV As I rounded up my work for the day, my phone rang with an incoming call.One glance at the caller id showed me that it was an unknown caller, so I decided to let it ring.However, the person kept calling which caused my mind to dwell on the delusional possibility that Catherine was calling.On the fifth ring, I decided to answer the call, while inwardly hoping that I hadn't thought wrong."Alessandro," My mother's voice wafted into my ears, and for a fleeting moment, I considered hanging up on her, but I repressed that urge and locked my jaw."Mother," I muttered."I have been calling you for a while now with my other numbers but none of them went through, so I decided to use my new line," She explained. "How are you doing?""Good," I answered curtly. "Is there a reason as to why you called?""Right, I almost forgot," She sighed. "Your grandmother mentioned something but I wanted to confirm. Is it true that Catherine is her doctor?"I knew this day would come.Mothe
Catherine's POV What was I thinking? What the fuck was I possibly thinking? What was wrong with my head? Those were the thoughts that ravaged my mind as I restlessly paced my bedroom. What happened to the decision to ignore Alessandro's existence and never let him get close to me? How could I have been so stupid on two occasions? As if fucking him wasn't bad enough, I had also let him finger me to a breathtaking orgasm earlier today. Although I hated to admit it, the orgasm had calmed my raging nerves and I had smoothly carried out three surgeries today. But that was beside the point, having carnal affairs with a jerk like Alessandro was the worst thing I could possibly do. Raking my hands through my hair, I exhaled heavily as my brain unhelpfully replayed the whole thing in my head; how good his dexterous fingers had felt thrusting in my slick warmth and how sexy he had looked smirking at me as I came. I needed to stop thinking about him before I shoved myself into an even w
Catherine's POV “You look pretty today, Dr Williams,” A veteran cardiologist, Dr Abel, complimented me, as I walked into the lunchroom to make myself a sandwich. Shit, I thought inwardly, trying to think of what atrocity I had committed that day that the universe was punishing me for. You see, Dr Abel was a well-known womanizer in tender care. Hell, I had barely spent a week working before he came to my office with a gift hamper stating that he wanted to hang out with me. I had politely declined his offer and walked him out, with the excuse that I wanted to go and pick up my sons. You'd think the old geezer would have read in between the lines to decipher that I didn't want anything to do with him. But he didn't, he had even offered to take me there. Can you imagine? If that wasn't shamelessness at its height, I had no idea what else it was. “Thanks,” I said, then averted my gaze from him to grab the packet of slice bread from the refrigerator. When I looked back, I sa
Catherine’s POV With my heart scudding in my chest, I trekked into Grandma's room.Upon seeing her, I donned a smile that didn't quite crease my eyes."Good morning, ma. How are you feeling today?" I asked, looking through her files."I'm fine, dear. How are you?" She grinned."Fine too, ma. Thanks for asking," I returned her grin before scribbling a remark on her file and placing it on the bed side table."You'll come tomorrow, right?" She asked. "Most certainly, ma." I nodded, to which she smiled again."Good. Thanks for taking care of me, dear," She said.Smiling, I responded. "You're welcome, ma'am." Afterward, I injected her medication for that morning into her iv packet before making my way out of the room to my office, where I eased myself out of my white coat and hung it on the rack.Then, I headed to the locker room to change out of my scrubs into a casual outfit, that consisted of black baggy sweatpants and a white tee.As I tossed my hair into a bun, I caught sight of a
Alessandro’s POV "Look who it is!" Grandma cheered heartily as I entered her bedroom. "My one and only grandson, Alessandro."She was sitting on her rocking chair with a cheshire grin creasing her lips."How are you doing today, ma?" I asked, crossing the room to press a kiss to her forehead.Smiling, she nodded and motioned to a half-knitted mass of red yarn on her lap. "I'm good. How are you?”“Good too, what are you doing?” I motioned to the yarn on her lap.“I’m knitting a cardigan for the children at the homeless shelter," Grandma divulged, picking up the knitting pins and continuing her work. "Next week is the thirty-first anniversary of your grandfather's death and I intend to finish the whole thing before then.""Oh," I muttered, sitting on the couch beside her. "Is there going to be a ceremony?"She shrugged. "I don't know yet. I'm still contemplating the whole thing but we'll see. So what's going on with you?""Me?" I raised a brow. "Nothing much. Just work and some stuff.
Catherine’s POV “Where are you headed?” Alessandro asked, steering the car onto the highway traffic.Earlier today, I had attended a seminar downtown and my car has decided to develop faults on my way home.My mechanic was currently out of town, and I had no idea who else to call.While I was waiting under the scorching sun, Rita called me.I was quite relieved when Alessandro showed up but I'd rather eat mud than to tell him that.“Home,” I muttered, looking outside the window, in a bid to hide my reddening cheeks.The sight of Alessandro's arms in the short sleeve shirt that he had on was doing something sinful to me, and also causing me to conjure the most lascivious images in my head.Damn you, Alessandro, I inwardly cursed him while glancing at the sexy strings of veins on his forearms as he expertly maneuvered the car.Never in my life had I thought a day would come that I would think driving was the sexiest thing ever.But here I was, lustfully staring at Alessandro as he drove
Laura’s POV “Here, it is, Miss,” Karen uttered, placing a plate of mashed potatoes, gravy and steak on the table.“Okay, you may leave,” I discharged her, and she nodded before exiting the dining room.Then, I cut up a small piece of the braised beef and ate it.I spat out the steak as soon as it made contact with my tongue.The steak was as salty as the water at an ocean floor and overtly oily, as if she had left it overnight to sit in a jar of oil.Karen had successfully prepared the worst steak ever and had even served it to me, like the blockhead she was.Hurrying over, she asked. “Do you have any problems with the food, Miss?”For some reason, her question awoke the budding anger within me to its peak, and without thinking, I gave her a dirty slap.“Do I have any problem with the food?” I mimicked her annoying chirpy voice, rudely tapping her forehead.“I-I'm sorry, ma,” Karen apologized, holding back her tears as she stared at the floor.“Always look at me when I'm scolding you
Catherine’s POV “Good morning, Dr Williams,” One of the young resident doctors whose name I had forgotten greeted me, as I strolled into the male ward.“Morning,” I nodded, and continued on my path to see my patient who was scheduled to be discharged tomorrow.My patient, a middle-aged welder who had fallen from his motorbike and had gotten a nerve strain in his brain, was fast asleep, and as I didn't want to disturb him, I decided to come back when he was awake.“Uhm, Dr Williams,” The resident doctor uttered, as I turned to leave the ward “Yes?” I responded.“My name is Kayla Simpson and I have a favor to ask from you,” She said, to which I furrowed my brows.“What favor is that?”“We all know you are one of the best neurosurgeons in America, if not in the world,” She began, and I smiled, inwardly preening with pride.It made me really happy whenever people praised my skills.Kayla was a smart person; instead of begging me to do her a favor with straightforwardness, she had decide
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