Ivan’s POV“What the hell?” I sighed to myself as my eyes scanned the entire pictures in her drawer. Pulling the chair out to have my seat, a notification popped on the screen of her laptop, I knew what I was doing was wrong but I couldn’t just look away. ‘Stay away from him you bitch!’The message read and that prompted me to go through her entire mail even the one she’d trashed and my blood boiled. I felt my anger build up as I went through everything.I knew that she’s been acting strange and I knew that it had to do with the scandal some weeks ago. She was not only getting bullied by some stupid reporters but she was also getting death threats from strangers and never thought that it would be a good idea for me to know.Everything started making more sense. The tons of paper already shredded, the shredding machine and the way she gets so jumpy whenever someone knocks on the office door.Lexi hasn’t been herself for weeks, she’d stopped being merry around the workers and that wa
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Ivan’s POVAll my life, after I became an orphan and with Lexi trampling on my heart I’d always thought that falling in love would be a long stretch until fate brought her back to me again and maybe then we were just a bunch of stupid high school kids but now we’re grown.We’re older and I desperately don’t want to mess things up between us. Lexi’s groan jolted me out of my thought as she turned over and placed her hand on my chest.Her bare body pushing up against mine, her breasts touching my ribs and her faint breath on my skin was just everything I needed early in the morning.Gently pushing her away from me, I stood up quietly because I wanted to do something nice. Leaving the bedroom silently, I made my way to the kitchen to make her breakfast.It’s the weekend and with what happened yesterday I believe she needed a break, one where I’ll be with her throughout the day.Opening the fridge, I brought out eggs and decided to make her omelette, steak and maybe everything I could fin
Lexi’s POVMy stomach hurts so much that it feels like someone was twirling daggers right inside my abdomen and I knew my cramps was going to be terrible which was why I allowed Ivan to fuck me last night.I’d thought that if he saw me in this state or if he saw that I’d stained his really expensive blanket and bedspread he was going to think I was disgusting but he didn’t and he’d pet me and even gone to get me tampons instead.The sound of my phone ringing put a halt to my thoughts and I picked it up to see that Camille was the one calling. We’ve barely spoken to each other since the scandal and I missed her so much.“Lexi!” She shrieked as soon as I picked up the call, “goodness, how are you? How have you been?” She asked, making a smile form on my lips.I could hear the worry in her voice and she was also trying so hard to not bring up the fact that a video of me fucking my boss was all over the internet.Catching up, Camille and I spoke about things that we haven’t been able to d
Lexi’s POVIt’s been three days and Ivan hasn’t stopped being sweet to me. Over the weekend, Ivan would bring me breakfast in bed claiming that I was vulnerable and shouldn’t be working.Sighing, I looked through my closet as I searched for what to wear. It's a Monday and also my first time back in the office after what happened last week.“What do you think you’re doing?” Ivan asked, raising an eyebrow as I turned to see him knotting his tie, “where are you going?” He inquired.“Work, it’s Monday and I’m fine now, and…” I tried to explain but Ivan silenced me with a kiss instead as he pulled me closer to him.“Oh pige,” he started with a sigh, calling me a pet name he’s gotten so used to, pige, which was short for pigeon sounded good to him although I’d never understand why.“You’re staying home today,” he affirmed, releasing me to go back to knotting his tie while I stared at him dumbfoundedly.“Why?” I finally asked, not understanding why he would want me to stay back home with Cel
Lexi’s POV“What do you think we should do then?” Celine asked, I’d decided to stick around and eavesdrop even more so that I can hear the rest of their plans.“The blogger has been arrested and the moment she opens her big mouth to tell the cops that I was the one who told her to do what she did, we’re doomed and I’m sure as hell not going down alone.” She added in what sounded like some sort of threat.Listening to them talk was horrible, I wanted to storm in there and tell them that their cover had been blown as I already know that they don’t have Ivan’s best interest at heart but I thought against it because going in there was too dangerous.“We’ll do something about her, don’t worry.” Charlotte assured Celine and my fear grew. I was scared for the blogger because they probably offered her a huge sum of money for her to agree to something like that but taking care of her?What does it mean? What are they going to do to the poor girl?Focusing on hearing their plans first so that I
Lexi’s POV“Hey!” Ivan’s voice made me lift my head up from the last file I was working on. I had no idea how long I’ve been sitting behind the desk working but I was sure that it was for hours because it wasn’t until now did I start feeling the pain in my fingers and back.“You’re back,” I smiled, “I’ll just finish up with this and… done!” I added before standing up to hug Ivan, he looked stressed and he didn't need to tell me how his day went because I could already guess.Smiling, we walked out of the study together, on our way to his room Celine saw us and I didn’t miss the pure hatred and disgust in her eyes as we passed her but I also didn’t care.Ivan stood behind me as we were about to go in, I knew he was excited and in such a good mood but just when I was about to ask why he placed his palm on my eyes before opening the door.“I have a surprise for you, but you can’t see until I tell you so just keep your eyes closed and wait for my order to open them.” He finished.It was e
Lexi’s POVIvan paid when we finished eating and soon we started back home to rest for the night, although I was still hyper and wanted to spend the rest of the night exploring with Ivan.He stepped on the gas and went out of the restaurant building at full speed. I stuck my head out of the window to take a peek at the stars when Ivan took the roof of his car off.“Whoa!” I gawked as I stared at the sky, I felt like a teenage girl who was on a road trip with her first love. I never got the luxury to enjoy these things because most of the men I met were jerks and all they tried to do was have sex with me and call it quits when I said No.The car came to a halt and I swiftly turned to look at Ivan, “why are we stopping? We’re not home yet.” I pointed out and he nodded.“I know, just shut up and don’t ask questions.” He ordered before leaning into me and before I knew what was going on, the car chair had already been pushed back.“Wanna tick one thing off your bucket list?” He asked and
Lexi’s POVTHREE YEARS LATER.“Food is ready!” I called out to the men while Camille, Reece and I set the table. I knew they weren’t going to answer me because of the game that they were watching.“I can bet you a hundred dollars that they wouldn’t leave that couch even if they were dying of hunger.” Reece sighed and Camille quickly agreed but I only smiled.“I’ll take that bet from both of you so if I get them to stand up, I get a hundred bucks each from you guys?” I asked and they agreed.Not calling them anymore, I went about setting the table and after a while I decided to lean against the wall, cleaning off the sweat on my forehead and rubbing my belly.“He just kicked! The baby just kicked!” I screamed with a wince as the men flew up from the couch, Camille’s boyfriend inclusive with Ivan leading the army.My eyes lit up and an eyebrow raised, Cassian caught on immediately and told the rest that I was lying, they were about to return to the sitting room when we insisted that the
Lexi’s POV“You can keep tapping your feet but that wouldn’t stop this wedding from taking place.” Reeces voice jolted me out of my thoughts as I turned to face her.“My offer still stands, I’ll rip this gown apart and take the kids and we’ll run away from here if you’re not sure about this.” Camille blurted but Reece smacked her.“She wants this,” Reece responded, “she’s just nervous and it happens to a lot of people.” She explained but Camille only shrugged.She was right, I was nervous and although there wouldn’t be many people, just a few of Ivan’s clients, people from his work, Camille and her boyfriend, Ansel, Reece and the kids.Those aren’t faces that I haven’t seen before but still the more I think about the fact that today is my wedding day, the more nervous I get.It’s a joyous day of course and I’ve been looking forward to it since Ivan asked me to marry him, I still didn’t know how to feel because I’ve always talked about this day with my parents.My father always spoke a
Ivan’s POV“Hi princess, Hey champ.” Andrei greeted with a smile on his face as he crouched in front of Adeline and Cassian.“I’m sorry it took so long for us to meet but Uhm,” he continued, lifting his gaze to meet “I’m glad we finally got to meet.” He added as he extended his hand for a shake but they hugged him instead.“If you’re brothers, how come you don’t look alike?” Adeline asked, I wasn’t expecting anything less than that from her.Andrei and I laughed before finally explaining to them that we aren’t real brothers but foster brothers. It took a while for it to finally sink in but they soon got it.“But despite that, he’s still family and I love him so much.” I finished with a smile and they both nodded. I could tell Andrei was holding back tears and I wanted to shorten the meeting but he insisted on getting to know them more.Moving away so that I was going to give them the privacy that they needed, I walked over to Lexi who was still admiring her ring. I’ve always wanted th
Lexi’s POVCamille squealed before I could bring myself to say anything, her voice jolted me out of my own thoughts and I turned back to look at Ivan.Excitement washed through me, I opened my mouth to speak but I couldn’t form a coherent word so I just shut it back.Ivan’s eyebrow raised, he was waiting for my answer, “I believe the word you’re looking for is, Yes, Ivan, let’s get married.” Camille whispered behind me and I shoved her away.I wanted to get married too, getting into a real marriage with Ivan would definitely mean my biggest dream had come true but I didn’t want to make the decision alone.I knew that they loved him so much and they’d literally ask if I’m insane to be asking them a question like that but I turned in their direction and knelt in front of them.“So?” I asked, tears welling up in my eyes and I was trying all of my best to not let the tears fall, “do you think your dad is worth marrying?” I asked, laughing.Cassian and Adeline also bursted out laughing bef
Lexi’s POV“I missed you too.” I responded as I hugged him, I didn’t want anything to interrupt this moment and I just wanted to be holding him forever.“Want me to show you how much I missed you?” He asked and I smiled, I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me what he meant by that and my god, do I want it just as much!He took my face in his hand and kissed me, slipping his tongue between my lips, teasing and making me shiver in pleasure.He nibbled at my tongue and I moaned in his mouth, my hands moved to his chest as I felt his heart pounding. He caught my hand and began to move it down until I could feel his hard cock.“You probably already know this,” he whispered into my mouth, “this is what you do to me, you know how hard it was for me to not be able to do things that I want to you?” He asked and I smiled.Leaning against him, my hands seemed to have a mind of their own as they began to unbutton his pants. All I could feel right now was waiting and urgency as I undid his trousers
Ivan’s POVAndrei, Reece, Ansel and the undercover policemen came right in just about the same time that I knocked the gun off Darren’s hands.“What the hell took you so long?!” I snapped as Andrei made a call for paramedics. Cassian and Adeline’s eyes were closed and even Lexi had passed out already.We got into Andrei’s car, leaving the police at the scene of the crime while we followed the ambulance to the hospital.I was in pain but the pain was nothing compared to the kind of relief that I felt knowing that everything was finally over.“Will they be fine?” I asked, my eyes not leaving the ambulance in front of us and Andrei nodded. I never would’ve thought that he was actually going to help me out in all of this.“I just thought you should know that it also took you so long to call for help.” He rolled his eyes as he stepped on the accelerator when he noticed that he was losing the ambulance we were following.Smiling, I rested my back against the chair and closed my eyes. It's f
Lexi’s POV“What? No! Darren, you can’t do that, please.” I begged, wanting to crawl over to my kids but the men’s knives on both their necks and Celine’s gun pointed in the direction of Adeline caused me to stop.“Don’t pull that trigger, Celine, you got what you want and they’re innocent, they’re still too young, they don’t deserve this.” I sniffled, Cassian and Adeline’s eyes closed and they both looked tired.It’s been a week and the only thing they’ve been taking since I joined them was water, my babies were weak and seeing them in that situation caused fear to ripple through me.What if they died now? What if Celine didn’t pull the trigger and they drop dead out of weakness.I shook my head to get the horrible questions that were racing through my mind, an act I regretted almost immediately because my head started pounding.My vision had become blurry and I could barely see or hear anything clearly. My stomach hurt and I tried to apply pressure on it so that it would at-least st
Lexi’s POVI watched as Ivan handed all of the papers he came with to her. I had no idea that this was going to happen, that he was just going to give away his blood and sweat because he wanted to save us.The pain I was feeling was starting to become unbearable and I clutched my stomach as it felt like someone was twisting my insides with a very sharp dagger.“Why?” I finally asked as I lifted my gaze, stopping the exchange that was about to happen between Celine and Ivan.“Why are you both doing this?” I demanded, it all just didn’t make any sense to me that Celine was using the kids and I as leverage to get Ivan.The fact that she asked him to propose to her and threatened to kill us if he doesn’t just to prove that she could get him too.It all just seemed stupid but I also knew that sensible would’ve never really been a part of a psychopath’s dictionary.“If you aren’t going to think about me, Darren, at-least think about the children.” I continued, I have no idea what I think I
Ivan’s POVThe closer I got to the location, the harder my heart pounded and the more difficult it got for me to breathe.Checking my phone to be absolutely sure that I was in the right place, I lifted my gaze to take a good look at the old building in front of me.My phone chimed and I looked at my side mirror to see Andrei’s car and four other cars packed behind me. I recognized Ansel’s car too.No one would have known that they were with me so I summoned all of my strengths, drew in a deep breath and got out of the car to see a man waiting for me right outside the old building.“Your phone?” His voice was husky and slightly intimidating and without any questions, I handed him my phone.I’d already cleared all chats between me, Andrei, Reece and Ansel and I’d already cleared my call logs too just in case they wanted to go through my phone.“Where is my family?” I asked, swallowing the lump that had formed at the back of my throat as I forced it down with saliva.Not saying anything,