∆ALEXANDER∆"Looks like you're so happy tonight?" Kavin grinned while driving the car, and I'm so busy with tracing a finger on my lips where her lips touched earlier.Glancing at Kavin, I said, "Maybe, I should thank you for that," Kavin chuckled keeping his steady gaze at the road, "So, I think I deserve some bonus for my hardwork, right?" Opening my mobile, I sent money to him immediately, "Done!" "Thanks boss," He adjusted the front mirror, "I'll try my best for you from now onwards." I laughed at his words, and stared out of the window, passing cars and corners of roads, but none of these are in mind, the only thing that's running in my mind is her smile and innocent expression of her's, how could I even forget that memorable moment?"The house, just as you said, it was sold for a very low price not even half the original price," Kavin informed me about the house I arranged for Ivory, and I totally forgot about that until he mentioned it now, I smiled, "That's good, as long as
∆ALEXANDER∆"I'm apologizing for everything, Uncle," Jacob began, with a tone almost convincing me, "For the way I spoke with you that day and for insulting Ivory, I'm extremely sorry uncle." I nearly laughed after hearing to an apology from my nephew. Jacob apologizing? To anyone, let alone me? It was unheard of till today, I don't remember even his parents recieving an apology from him, what kind of surprising moment is this?Well I'm not that easy to be convinced, I'm sure he wasn't here out of remorse, he had a hidden agenda, and I had no intention of making this easy for him."Apologies are just words, Jacob," I said coldly, leaning back in my chair. "What do you really want?"Jacob tried his best to put on an act, "Uncle, are you suspecting me? Don't you trust me?""Jacob, I've seen you for years, I'm your uncle, do you think I really can't see through this facade of yours?' I crossed my arms, "So, put down that act of yours and speak the truth." His smile faltered for a seco
∆IVORY∆"Beep.... Beep.... Beep!"My alarm has been ringing continuously as if it is begging me to wake up, "Ahhh.... I'm waking up!"With a sigh, I turned it off and checked my mobile, not to check time, but to check someone's message, what a disappointement! Forget about reply, message didn't even get delivered, "Is he really that busy? It's never been like this!"I can't help but to frown, the morning sunlight passing through the windows, getting up from the bed, I finished my morning routine, and started getting ready.Though I'm slightly disappointed, my heart is still pounding with excitement because today was the day my hard work would finally bear fruit, "Come on Ivory, this is your day, and be confident, a little excitement even within disappointment won't make you lose anything." I tried my best to cheer myself up, my new store was opening, and for the first time, I felt like I was standing on my own two feet, not in anyone's shadow, it's a big day for me and I want to be p
∆IVORY∆"Alexander," I cried out, at the sight of Alexander sitting on the hospital bed, bandages wrapped around his chest, head and arm, made my heart drop in pain.My legs shivered but they made their way to him, before my mind could realise what I'm doing, and within seconds, I was standing beside him."What the hell is this?" I snapped, my voice trembling with a mix of anger and worry. "Do you even... Even know how serious your injuries are? What exactly happened to you? How exactly did it happen to you?" He finally glanced at me, his calm demeanor only fueling my frustration. "Ivory, I'm fine, it’s not as bad as it looks.""Not as bad?" I scoffed, gesturing toward the bandages. "You’re sitting here wrapped up like a mummy, and you’re telling me it’s not bad? Are you out of your mind or do you take of me as a fool?"He sighed, with a faint smile on his face, "Calm down, Ivory, it's just a few minor injuries, you don't have to worry about this." "Minor?" My voice cracked, and bef
∆IVORY∆"All men are the same, none truly understands or appreciates the efforts of women," I let out a frustrated sigh, staring blankly out of the cab window as the city lights are blurring as a sign of night, "It's my fault expecting him to be different from others." My earlier conversation with Alexander is still heavy on my mind. His words, his tone, everything about that discussion had left me with a strange mix of irritation and confusion."You're too emotional about this, Ivory.""Emotional?" I had scoffed, gripping my mobile tightly, "It's not like working day and night is enough, just after hearing about his condition, ran like a mad person straight to the hospital only to hear from him that I'm being emotional over nothing." "What did he even say?" I had laughed bitterly. "What am I to you Ivory? Why would you come for me? Can't he understand atleast after seeing me there worried for me? If I didn’t care about him, if he meant nothing to me, why would I rush to the hospit
∆NO POV∆"Ivory, get up, we need to go for an outing," Pearl's voice made Ivory to get up from the deep sleep, "Morning already?" Pearl brought the mobile closer to Ivory's face, "Yes, if you wake up any later it'll be afternoon." Rubbing her eyes, Ivory glanced at the screen only to be stunned after realising she overslept like a pig, immediately Ivory sat up on the bed with a sigh, she was tired by the long flight, Pearl didn't even give a chance for her to pack the bag, and they rushed to the airport, then landed in France before they could even realise they flew all the way from US to France.Even after sleeping for hours, the tiredness didn't leave her, however getting up from the bed, she was forced to take a shower.After a long shower, Samantha finally managed to get rid of her sleepiness, and dressed up in a perfect way for an outing, Pearl was excited to go out and roam around throughout the day as she made many plans.The sun cast a golden glow over the city of Paris as I
∆ALEXANDER∆"Ivory," I frowned gripping my mobile tightly, "Why are you testing my patience like this?" I couldn’t understand why Ivory wasn’t answering my calls or messages. It had been nearly a week of silence, no messages, no calls, no explanation, nothing. My frustration was increasing with each passing day, Berlin informed me, it's Ivory who paid my hospital bill before leaving the hospital, I thought at least the day I got discharged, she'll come to see but she didn't.I couldn't help but to recall our previous conversation in my head, wondering where things had gone wrong. The reason why I spoke like that is different, how am I supposed to say that I'm jealous because of her meeting with Jacob? She didn't even mention about meeting him, out of frustration, I said something like that, in the end she disappeared like this, leaving me both hurt and infuriated.Then, out of nowhere, Berlin showed up in front of me, "Sir, Ms. Ivory is in France." France? I was totally surprised
∆ALEXANDER∆"Yes, you're!" I teased her with a smile, she laughed, brushing off my words, clearly focused on her own playful thoughts and actions.The way she leaves bites and smooches on my neck makes it hard for me to resist reacting, but what else can I do besides suffer this sweet torture in silence? Finally, when we reached the hotel, I carried her straight to the room prepared for me, I never thought an unpredictable night could be a part of my life like this.Inside the room, I gently laid her on the bed, and said in a calm tone despite knowing very well about the crazy brat in front of me, "Stay here quietly," "You're going back on your words, how can a grown up man do this?" She questioned me with that tipsy voice of her's, I'm trying my best to pin her down on the bed, "I don't remember any words, so sleep now." "But you promised to show your body and dance for me," Ivory pouted, her eyes sparkling with mischief while scanning my body, I sighed, "Ivory, you don't understa
∆IVORY POV∆"Damn Ivory," I almost slapped my mouth for being loose, immediately I stepped back trying to be away from Alexander, "Ummm... Nothing, I'm not worried about anything, why would I even be worried? Why should I?" Alexander crossed his arms, "That's my question too, why should you be worried? Did you do anything?" "Not... Nothing," I knew both my body and voice were trembling, it almost came as if in urgency, but there's nothing I could do seriously, it's not my fault but the fault of the man in front of me."I see," he smiled, I can see a wicked grin on his face, this man is quiet dangerous for innocent people like me.The room still had the soft glow of candles, the scent of roses lingering in the air. Everything screamed romance, but my situation with Alexander was… complicated, to call it romance, it won't be lying in my bed but I'm coffin with roses decorated on me, because he is Alexander Kingston.His gaze shifted around the room before landing on me. His lips twi
∆IVORY POV∆"I know it's hard to believe," Eric winked at Alexander, "But whatever that old man saying, everything is true." Old Master Kingston raised his cane, "Who is old man here? You and your father are old man, not me." "Yes... Yes, we are only old," Eric chuckled, "You're just an youngster, who crossed teenage years." Alexander joined Eric in teasing Old Master Kingston, "Too bad, he still thinks he is just a teenager." "You brats, both of you are seriously annoying," Old Master Kingston sighed, "I don't understand how I raised these both ungrateful brats all these years!" Eric and Alexander laughed hearing to his words, looking in my direction, Old Master Kingston said with a warm voice, "I know it's like one plus one offer, but if you're in a relationship with Alex, Eric will be a third wheel always, they've been best buddies for so long, handling them might be hard, so I'm giving you full permission, you can discipline them in any way you wants, none will question you o
∆IVORY POV∆"Old Master Kingston isn't scary at all," I couldn't help but to remember how kind and sweet he was earlier, I expected him to lash out on us, I thought he would insult me for becoming the wife of his precious son on whom he doted on very much.The family affairs of Kingston's family is quite dynamic, Old Master Kingston is always distant from his eldest son and only grandson, but loves Alexander a lot, that's why the majority of the Kingston family belongs to Alexander.Even after being fiancee of Jacob for so long, I never got to know about Alexander much, maybe it's because I was into only Jacob, and never cared much about others, even now I don't think I would ever know the secrets of this family, as I'm just a contract wife to Alexander Kingston.I was looking at the gifts they sent to the room, seriously I never expected a bride price, and this is too huge.Just as I was caressing the heirloom box, I heard a knock on the door, and a middle aged woman who earlier guid
∆PEARL POV∆"So beautiful!" Looks like it's not exaggerating when they said that the flowers found in Kingston family garden can't be found anywhere.The garden was glowing under golden sunlight, the gentle fragrance of roses, jasmine, and lilacs filling the air as I walked in between those flowers.It was one of those rare peaceful moments where I could simply admire nature without any distractions. The vibrant petals were dancing in the light breeze, and for the first time in a while, I felt a sense of calm which I never felt before.That was until I heard his voice."You look like one of these flowers, you know, pretty but probably hiding thorns."I sighed before turning around, Eric Lawrence stood a few feet away, hands in his pockets, with an usual smirk on his face.The sunlight made his sharp features even more strikingly attractive, and I hated how effortlessly charismatic he was when people struggling hard just to look attractive, but look at him no need to worry about anyt
∆NO POV∆"I'm not angry with you," Old Master Kingston said, his deep voice filled the living room, "Why would I even angry with you, my dear? In fact, I couldn't bring myself to be angry with you, because you did nothing wrong." Ivory, who had been sitting in a stiffened position finally took a deep breath in relief.For some reason, those words brought an odd sense of relief, as if she had unknowingly been waiting for his approval."I'm actually quite pleased," the old man continued, a rare smile formed up on his face unlike his stern expression like always.His sharp eyes shifted to Alexander, and his smile turned into something smug. "Finally, this aloof and clueless son of mine has managed to marry someone sweet and kind like you, I can be rest assured now thinking my dumb son is in safe hands." Ivory blinked in surprise, while Alexander jusr rolled his eyes.Eric, standing beside Alexander let out an exaggerated gasp before bursting into laughter."Did you just call your own
∆NO POV∆"I'm scared," Ivory whispered the moment she stepped out of the car. Her fingers clenched the fabric of her dress as her stomach twisted in knots, just as standing in front of a huge mansion, which is intimidating as a hell made Ivory to think about running away without even turning around.She hadn't even taken a step forward, yet she was already regretting coming here.Pulling Alexander's sleeve, Ivory mumbled, "Is it okay to leave?" Eric, ever the bully, snickered beside her. "You can leave if you want, but take your husband with you because that old man is definitely going to kick him out."Ivory swallowed hard, turning to Alexander with pleading eyes. "Maybe we should just...." Before she could finish, Alexander smacked Eric on the back of his head, making him yelp. "Shut up before I bury you in the garden, idiot." Eric rubbed his head with a glare. "Why are you hitting me? I'm just speaking the truth! I'm sure your father is gonna explode when he hears about this ma
∆NO POV∆"What'll happen?" "Old Master is so furious, this time young lady can't escape!" "I never expected long lost daughter of Collins family would be this promiscuous!""Though an adopted daughter, young lady Ivory is very elegant and matured!" The servants of Collins mansion whispered among themselves watching the scene in front of them, the mansion had never felt so suffocating as today.The grand living room was silent except for the sound of Jacob Kingston and Jessica Collins kneeling before the wrath of Old Master Collins.The old man sat on the couch gripping his cane so tightly as if he was controlling his frustration.His aged face, twisted in rage eager to discipline two people kneeling infront of him.His granddaughter, his own flesh and blood, had humiliated their family in the worst possible way, he tried his best to hide everything till now, but things got out of control in the wedding."You ungrateful disgrace!" His voice roared through the room like a violent sto
∆NO POV∆"Yours?" Ivory asked, her voice sounding almost a whisper. "Are you claiming ownership on me?"Alexander didn't even hesitate, with a proud smile, he nodded, "Yes, any objection?" The priest cleared his throat and announced, "You may kiss the bride."Ivory’s heart jumped to her throat. "Oh no, the kiss! It's not like the first time we are kissing each other, but... But, that and this are different, what am I supposed to do now?" She braced herself, cheeks already burning, mentally preparing for the inevitable. "Is he really going to kiss me in front of everyone? Right here, right now?" The entire hall was silent, holding its breath, watching with anticipation.Just as she thought he would lean in and claim her lips, Alexander did something completely unexpected, he pressed a warm, and gentle kiss on her forehead instead.The crowd gasped. Even Ivory’s breath caught in her throat in surprise."I love keeping things private," Alexander whispered in her ear, "Whether a kiss
∆NO POV∆"Did I mishear him?" Ivory blinked at him, and dumbly said while her lips were barely forming the word, "Huh?" Alexander Kingston, the infamous trillionaire bachelor, stood before her with a confident smirk, hands in his pockets, as if he hadn’t just thrown a bomb into the middle of a collapsing wedding."I'm a much better choice, handsome, rich, a gentleman, good at everything, and most importantly, I'm from the Kingston family, so, Ivory, why don't you marry me?"Ivory felt her soul might leave her body for a brief second, "Ummm..." "What?" Sarah almost shouted, practically choking on air, "How is this possible? Why would you marry her?" Old Master Collins' eyes widened in shock, his grip tightening on his cane, as he didn't expect something like this from Alexander."How can she marry yo..." Before Sarah could start another dramatic rant, Alexander raised his hand lazily, stopping her mid-sentence. Then, as if nothing in the world could faze him, he turned back to Ivo