ALINA'S POVThe news of their divorce was everywhere now.She sniffed as she shivered. She had been fired from her job at the bakery when the owner had found out that she was infamous because of her billionaire husband and even her friend had looked widely surprised by the revelation.The paparazzi had hounded her and she knew Micheal must have been suffering from the news as well.Headlines had gone into overdrive trying to get him to talk about their divorce and the cause of it.Her phone had been blaring with calls and she had not been bothered to check it.She ran towards her cubicle bathroom as a wave of morning sickness hit her.She had cleaned up then came out the door to find the towering figure standing tall in her tiny apartment.She yelled in fear.The figure turned around revealing his angry gaze.she froze in horror."Micheal?" She called out in disbelief,stepping closer to confirm that this wasn't a hallicination.He grimaced at her appearance."How could you live in this dump
MICHEAL'S POV He grimaced at the images laid out in front of him.There were pictures of Alina walking to work,working at a club and then there were pictures of her beat-up apartment. The building looked dilapidated and for a good few minutes he had felt guilty for letting her go.He had assumed that she would have been overjoyed by the lump sum of money he had given her for the divorce agreement."Sir would you like to go see her?"He looked up to see the expectant face of his assistant Donald,who had been standing there for a while."I just need to talk about her lover and the mess she had put me in "All throughout that week since the news had hit the streets,all newspaper publications have been obsessed with getting details about their divorce and her whereabouts.They swarm around him like vultures waiting for their next meal.He had been hounded on his way to work that morning and was on the verge of shutting down whatever news company the stalker was from but had thought against
ALINA'S POV "Please turn this car around"she interjected firmly."No."He answered sternly. "What?"She grimaced in pain."Until I know for sure that that baby in your belly isn't mine,I cannot let you subject an innocent child to those terrible conditions"She gasped in surprise."Excuse me.I decide how I live and where I live.This is kidnapping!"She retorted in a pathetic attempt to reason with him.He scoffed and swerved the wheel towards the other side of the road pulling up on the gravel road leading up to the estate."Micheal,I don't want to live with you!"She cried."Well,unfortunately for you,you have no choice."he addressed,pulling up in front of his gate.Frantic and alarmed,she struggled to open the car door but it was locked."Don't be dramatic Alina.I know you're just pretending to act tough but you truly want to live in my mansion.Besides I took care of you better than any lover that you had "He commented,pressing the button that automatically pulled the gates open.She
MICHAEL'S POVFOUR DAYS EARLIER..."Alina,We need to talk"He stated firmly as he walked down the stairs catching her parading around the house in a loose hoodie and sweatpants holding a tray of cookies and milk in her hand, she was holding them unceremoniously heading to the direction of the living room.She stopped in her tracks wide-eyed like a kid that had been caught doing something naughty."Okay?"She answered skeptically with a bite of cookie in her mouth.He arched a brow up at her amused but followed her into the living room where she dropped the tray she had been holding in her hand.She flopped down unladylike on the couch and turned to face him.He folded his arms across his chest muscles as he regarded her from underneath his narrowed eyes.He had no clue how she could be so relaxed in this situation where they had found themselves."We couldn't talk about the ...pregnancy last time because we were both not in the right headspace to have a civilized conversation."He started
ALINA'S POVHearing the words that Micheal had said to her had shattered her.Her thoughts replayed their conversation over and over as she laid splayed in the couch after overdosing on milk and cookies to soothe herself.Her hand absently moved to her belly and rubbed,her heart filled with warmth at the thought of having someone who would always love her and she would never be a burden to.Her cheeks stained with tears as she smiled wistfully at the fascination that there was a little life growing inside of her.A mini her or a mini Micheal.Her smile quickly faded at the doubtful look in his eyes as she narrated what happened that night ...FLASHBACKShe paced the length of the living room waiting for Micheal,he was later than usual and the last time that happened he had collapsed and she had gotten burns.She felt goosebumps crept up her skin at the thought of having his family blame her for Micheal predicament.She breathed out a sigh of relief as she looked towards the door and in wa
MICHAEL'S POV How could this happen?why would this sort of situation come at this moment?"he said as he rubbed away the ebbings of a headache.He was seated across from his best friend,Jefferey who was sitting patiently. A waiter came up to them with a menu and a smile on her face.She winked at him just before she left,his face scrunched up in disgust. He had found himself revolted by women who tried to hit on married men.His hand instinctively reached for his ring finger to find it empty.His expression turned solemn.Jefferey arched a brow up at him with an amused smile playing on his lips."Look man,there is no way to know that she is indeed carrying your child or not.But I think what you should do is to ride the wave"he advised leaning closer with his arms placed on the desk.He frowned up in confusion."What do you mean?"he asked.Jeffery leaned back to his seat with a wry smile."Micheal,when it comes to love,I'll say you're one of the most clueless human beings on the planet a
ALINA'S POV As she waited patiently for Micheal to arrive after calling in to alert her about having a visitor. At first she had been perplexed that he had called her to let her know about the visitor.He never did that before, even before their divorce. It was so uncharacteristic of him but it was appreciated.A huge smile brightened her face as she recalled their phone converstion. FLASHBACK"How are you doing?"he asked ."Am okay"she replied.An awkward silence ensued. "Have you had lunch?"he asked breaking the silence."Yes I have.I just had some chicken salad.Would you like some.There is plenty left over,I could preheat it for you..."she offered."...No,no...there's no need,thank you.Am not going to be back until later.So I just need you to rest."he replied."Okay."she said,a little disappointed."And there would be a visitor coming over today,please do well to make her feel comfortable and show her to the guest room so that she can settle in quite nicely."he said.She frowned
MICHAEL'S POV "I'm okay"he said weakly as he saw the tears stream down her cheeks. Her eyes roamed around his body searching for injuries. "Are you sure?"she asked skeptically. They turned when they heard a scream from behind them.It was Felix who was nursing the bullet wound on his shoulder. The officers escorated him out of the room after Micheal had given them strict instructions. Once they were alone again,he tried to think of something.Anything tangible to say but it seemed that nothing came to mind.He couldn't believe how harsh he had been.He hadn't even listened to her side of the story. He had just thrown her out of his house without so much as a dime and had let his mother influence his decision. He stared down at her remorseful now but she was focused on the couch.Her eyes roamed around the room in search of something. "Are you looking for something?he asked. "She nodded. "Its nothing to worry about"she stated,waving her hand dismissively. Reluctantly,h
MICHEAL'S POVIt took all his resolve not to react to the stinging on his cheek.Instead, he settled for straightening up the smile on his face."Mrs Sanders, hello to you too" He greeted."Forget the pleasantries, Micheal. You promised me that my daughter wouldn't be put in harm's way anymore!" She shrieked"I blame myself for trusting you!" She said aloud and walked past him to stand beside her bed. She took Alina's hand in hers and gave her a sad smile."My poor daughter is being neglected. I feel so sorry for her. "A muscle ticked in his cheek."Mum, that's not true. He's taking care of me" Alina defended weakly."You're too blinded to see it, Alina. The father of your child should be at your side at all times. Having lots of help from maids wouldn't just be enough. All the things that have happened are a testament to that fact." She complained.Micheal walked out ignoring Alina calling out to him. He couldn't be here anymore.As he stepped out of the room, he took one swing of
ALINA'S POVShe couldn't hold it in anymore. The suspense was eating away at her. Ever since last night, she had been unable to let the image of what she had seen go. There were lots of questions playing in her head. There was no justification for why Linda would be in her room that late at night. And the way she looked when she stood outside her door...She shuddered to think of what must have been going through her mind at the time.That's why she had resolved to trap her in the kitchen when Martha had gone out to get groceries. They were alone."Tell me Linda, what exactly were you doing in my room last night?" She blurted out.Sandra looked up, the corners of her lips twitched but she was calm. She stared up at her with widened eyes."What are you talking about ma'am?" She asked feigning surprise."I was in my bed all night," She said.Alina scoffed."You don't expect me to believe that" she responded.Sandra shrugged."I'm sorry ma'am, but I have no clue what you're talking about
MICHEAL'S POVWhen he awoke, he found her side of the bed empty. He sat up abruptly, panicked. He searched everywhere for her and padded down the stairs shirtless in search of her.He let out a sigh of relief when he found her hunched over on the couch taking a big bite of ice cream. A smile crept up on his face as he saw the guilt playing on her face."I was just craving some ice cream," She said and made a show to bring the lid over it to cover it up.He walked over to her chuckling as he sat beside her."It's okay." He told her."You're allowed to have some" He reassured her pulling the lid off to drop back onto the table. "Go on" He urgedShe eyed him skeptically. "Are you okay?" He asked when she dug in almost immediately.He watched the worry crease on her face.She shrugged her shoulders before taking a big bite."Are you sure?" He asked again.She gave him a forced smile and nodded in response. "I'm okay Micheal. You should go back to bed. You have work tomorrow" she said.
ALINA'S POVShe groaned as the light hit her eyes. "Madam wake up." She heard the voice call out to her.Groggily, she sat up straight."Martha, what are you doing here this early?" She said rubbing her eyes to try to clear her blurry vision. Her head throbbed gently. She groaned, raising her hand to reach for her head, memories of last night came flooding back.Micheal embarrassed her, their fight at the foot of the stairs, her crying her eyes out."Ma'am oh my goodness, your eyes are so puffy. Are you okay?" Martha asked rising to massage circles underneath her eyes with concern laced in her voice.She pulled her head away from Martha's grip."Martha, Martha, I'm fine " she reassured, holding onto her hands, she gave her a forced smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.Martha returned her smile with a nod of her head. She raised a hand to run it down her matted bed hair."Okay ma'am, I'll go downstairs to get your breakfast upstairs. Just freshen up."She said heading for the do
MICHEAL'S POVWhen he had left for work that morning he had been in a good mood. Because Alina had listened to him for once in their lives, she listened to him.Only to find her here, the very place that he had forbade her from coming. His hands fisted on the table. It took most of his willpower to stop himself from walking over to her and rattling her.What the hell was she thinking? That he would allow her to work in her condition. She was selfish if she thought that working here was going to be good for her."Micheal?"He shook his head at the sound of his name being called.MICHEAL'S POVWhen he had left for work that morning he had been in a good mood. Because Alina had listened to him for once in their lives, she listened to him.Only to find her He cleared his throat."Miss Alina Sanders, what is your purpose for coming here?" He asked.There was a pregnant pause.He watched her eyes dart around the room as she thought of an answer. She rubbed her palms across her trouser-clasp
ALINA'S POV"Hello?""Hello is this Miss Alina Sanders?" the automated feminine voice sounded over the phone.She frowned."Yes, this is she" She responded."Okay, am calling about the position of managing director that you applied for earlier this month. You've been selected. I wanted to know when you would be available for the follow-up interview" the voice replied.Her eyes widened, and she clamped a hand on her opened mouth to keep from screaming."I'll be available anytime. When and where will the interview be held?" She asked."At the Empire State Building by 2 o'clock on Thursday. I'll send the details to your email" the female voice recited."Thank you, I'll be there. Thank you, thank you so much" she said excitedly and dropped the receiver back onto the telephone body."Yes!" She swung her fist triumphantly in the air."What are you excited about?"She jerked around to find Micheal behind her. He was dressed to the nines in his dark grey suit with his briefcase in hand. He w
MICHEAL'S POV"Answer me Linda" He asked.He saw the guilt evident on her face then tears rolled down her face."Sir am so sorry, I just added a little more sugar to her tea that's all I did. I didn't know that would cause any effect. I just wanted her tea sweetened " She cried, falling on her knees and rubbing her hands apologetically."Linda get up" Micheal ordered."Am so sorry ma'am" She said.Alina scoffed pulling her hand away from Linda's sweaty palms."No, you're not going to expect me to believe that" she mocked."Alina that's enough." He ordered."She's lying Micheal, can't you see? That's the lamest excuse that I've ever heard in my life. How can an extra teaspoon of sugar cause food poisoning?" She protested."Linda get up" Micheal ordered again. "Don't try that ever again." He warned.Alina threw her hands up in exasperation. "You can both go" He ordered.They hurried away."You're so frustrating!" Alina cried as soon as the door closed behind them."What?!" He asked."
ALINA'S POVIt's been a few days since their last fight. And it's been extremely quiet. Especially from the girl, Linda's end.She was in the dining room, eating her generous spread of breakfast that Martha had prepared with Linda's help to her surprise. Micheal was seated across from her enjoying the plate of waffles and scrambled eggs on his plate without so much as looking up at her."Is everything to your liking ma'am?" the voice broke through her internal musings.She looked up to see Linda staring back at her with a wide smile on her lips. From the corner of her eyes she could see a smirk playing on Micheal's lips as he sipped his coffee.She plastered on a fake smile and shook her head."No thank you" She answered.Linda nodded and turned to leave."Where's Martha? " she asked."She went to pick up some mail from the post office. Someone called her and said it was an emergency " Linda replied with a shrug to her shoulders.She felt her skin crawl at the wide smile on Linda's
MICHEAL'S POVThe look of horror on Alina was enough to warn him about the decision he was about to make.But he stared at his mother's face and form the sad look on the strange woman behind Alina.He knew that she really was stranded and needed his help.Probably the both of them and according to the staff's that was currently employed for the sole purpose of making it easier."Micheal please can I talk to you?" Alina asked stepping to the side past him with one disapproving frown.He followed suit."What are you thinking?!" She snapped then cleared her throat lowering he voice to a hushed whisper."Do you you even know what you're planning to do? That woman is dangerous!" She explained.His frown dissipated to a slight twitch to the corner of his lips."You're just feeling apprehensive after what happened last time. But am sure it was a mistake. She is was just trying to help my mother" he argued.Her eyes widened in surprise. She stared at him like he had grown to heads."She attac