(PRESENT TIME)Sophia opened her eyes as she woke up from falling unconscious at the stage. They were in the middle of the road, and as she looked outside the window it was already dark. Caden's driving, not noticing that she was already awake.Sophia stared at him, not making a sound. She already recalled most of her memories. It turns out it wasn't all her fault to begin with. "How long are you gonna keep staring at me." Caden suddenly spoke. He stared at her through the rearview mirror, looking at her fragile state."I remember," Sophia uttered, her gaze still fixed on him. Those two words were enough to make Caden stare directly at her. His grip on the steering wheel tightened, his jaw clenching, but he remained a calm expression and smiled at her, his heart contented that she was getting well fast even at the expense that she might detest him, and later on herself in the process. "I know,""You purposely did that...why?" Sophia asked, remembering him going at the center of the
"Where do you want to go tonight?" Grey asked Sophia as they got out of the hotel and into the car. And yes, they are going out together exclusively now. Ever since Sophia and Caden's divorce Grey was persistent enough in courting her and when he heard that Sophia moved to Country B to manage her family's subsidiary companies there, he also made chase until one day, Sophia closed her eyes in irritation at him and just said the big "YES" just so he would not be all creepy and stalk her every time, trying to hide from her when in fact it was clearly obvious he was following her because people would point at him because of how popular he was."Sorry, I have to cancel our date tonight, I have an urgent meeting with some important investors and I can't pass this up," Sophia replied with an apologetic tone.One of the real reasons why she gave him a chance is because of their shared past during college. He was basically a sweetheart to her, and took care of her when she was at her lowest.
Sophia was stuck in a stupor. She never expected to see him here out of all places, but here she is now talking to him. "Have you been well?" Caden asked. His eyes twitched when he saw her reddening nose and was about to touch it with his hands to see if she was okay, but seeing his actions, Sophi instinctively moved back her feet and looked at him cautiously. "I'm fine," She said, her voice solemn and flat as she stared at Caden. He was still the same as before, handsome, tall and well built. But like her, time also changed him, his physical features were now more prominent and his face became more mature. "I can see that," Caden withdrew his hand that was still hanging in the air. His eyes examined Sophia. He even first thought that it might not be her, that he was just probably mistaken, but when he saw her hazel eyes he knew right away that he wasn't mistaken. This was his wife...his ex-wife. Sophia's mother caught up, breathless. "Sophia, wait—" She shut her mouth when she s
"Hi babe, where are you up to this early?" Grey asked, staring at his phone, seeing Sophia driving and off to somewhere."I'm going to the hotel my brother and his fiance is staying, cause if you still don't know, getting married requires a lot of tedious work, and for some reason he think I can pitch ideas for his wedding." Sophia replied with a groan while looking cautiously at the road as she drove."I see, well, be careful. I'll call you later tonight. I LOVE YOU." Grey said, emphasizing the last part, expecting a warm reply, however, his hopeful anticipation crumbled as Sophia responded with dry reply."Ok, bye," Sophia muttered, ending the call hurriedly as she took a left turn towards the parking lot of the hotel, missing the despondent look Caden gave her as they said their good bye to each other.Grey wasn't expecting to hear the three sweet words from her, but the absence of those words each time he expressed his love still stung him. Despite being hurt repeatedly, he unders
"Guys I forgot to order the wedding cake, can anyone of you go to the store personally while I finish the doing this stuff that I can't seem to get my head through." Stella, one of the wedding organizers said, scratching her head as she looked at the papers with images of possible wedding venues, decoration and other things that are needed for the wedding.Caden glanced at Sophia with a smile, presenting an idea. "I can do that," he offered."Is it really okay with you sir? I hope it isn't too much trouble." Stella inquired, hesitating to disturb someone important like Caden. But who else can she ask to go? She was already drowning and her team has other important things to do, it was new for her to handle such a grand wedding and it was overwhelming her. "I don't mind... Sophia, you're coming with me, right?" Caden called out, prompting Sophia to reluctantly look at him, raising a brow.Caden glanced at Sophia with a smile, presenting an idea. "I can do that," he offered."Is it rea
"I'm on my way there," Sophia is currently packing her luggage, going to the resort where the wedding will be held. She made sure that she brought all the things she needed, and for some reason that includes her humidifier and some vase that she says will compliment the room she'll be staying at. "I guess this is all it." She nod her head, satisfied and proceeded in dragging the luggage. Unfortunately, with just one try, she already fell to the ground, not being able to carry the weight of all the things she put inside. "Sigh, I guess I have to unload some stuff then," She clicked her tongue, getting up and taking out all the unnecessary stuff she packed in the bag...."Axel, where are you? I thought you're going to pick me up?" Sophia waited for almost half an hour in the lobby of her condo, growing annoyed at her brother for making her wait for so long. She decided to call him to give him a piece of her mind."I'm sorry, I forgot. I'm already at the resort, why don't you just dr
"Sophia...Sophia..." Inaudible voices started ringing in Sophia's ears. Her vision was pitch black as she was still closing her eyes, sleeping like a log.She gradually fluttered her eyes open and saw Caden's face in close proximity, inches away from her face.She got up in shock, pushing Caden away, "You pervert!" Caden staggered a bit, "I didn't do anything to you. You fell asleep; I'm just waking you up to tell you that we should go get dinner," Caden explained the whole situation, but Sophia's guards were still up as she moved her eyes, pointing daggers at him.She looked down at herself, and seeing that her clothes were still intact, only then did she believe him.Her expression slowly calmed down, "I'm not hung..."~Eurghrhhhghh!!!~Her stomach suddenly made weird noises, making her clench her fist in embarrassment."Don't bother lying. Your stomach is already complaining. Let's go," Caden stated, not leaving any room for argument as he opened the door for her, pointing his han
After that night, everything became normal between Sophia and Caden. Sure, there were times where they still have awkward moments with each other, but most of the times everything was in harmony. Until Eve suddenly appeared out of nowhere, crashing in the scene unannounced while they were in the middle of their preparation. "Why is she here with you?!" Eve stormed toward Caden and Sophia. They were just helping each other in designing the flower ornaments when a loud voice suddenly boomed shocking everyone present."Eve...Stop!" Caden quickly blocked Eve as she was about to go straight ahead to Sophia and pick a fight with her. "No! She's been doing this on purpose. She's trying to get close to you and steal you away from me, why can't you see that?!" Eve didn't listen and struggled in his hold, seething while looking at Sophia. "What's happening here? Eve, why are you causing a scene here?!" Amber heard the ruckus and hurriedly went to the scene to see what was happening. "Damn i
"Sophi... babe, wake up," Sophia groaned when she felt someone kissing her face. She never wants to be disturbed in her sleep, but when the person calling her stole a kiss on her lips, her eyes quickly opened, and the charming smile of her husband, Grey, welcomed her sight. His sparkling ocean blue eyes, looking at her with so much passion and love more than she can ever begin to describe."Babe, why are you waking me up, it's saturday," She groaned, moving further in the bed.But Grey also moved along with her, determined to wake his sleepy wife up. "If you don't want to get up then I'm also mot getting up, but I assure you, someone else more loud will come barging in if you don't get up now," Grey whispered in her ears as hugged her from behind. "So be it," Sophia replied without much care, and Grey chuckled at her indifference. He looked at the clock, and when it exactly ticked at 7:30 o'clock the door of their room also bursted open, revealing an angry looking Caius."Mommy, P
"Are you sure we're going to that damned island?" Sophia asked, wondering what got into Caden's head for choosing the island where they were trapped in as the location for their honeymoon. "Do you trust me?" Caden asked, gazing at her with soulful eyes that Sophia couldn't resist."Go away!""Hey~hey, why are you so hot today, did I do something wrong?" Caden asked, placing feathery kisses on her nape as she turned her back on him. "I already told you I don't want to go there, do you wish that I sleep on the sand? Is this your idea of a romantic honeymoon?" Sophia complained, huffing.Caden chuckled at her cuteness and didn't think much about the hurtful words she was saying. He stuck his tongue out and travelled it along her nape. Sophia could feel the wetness of his tongue moving along her skin.She tried to stop the moan from coming out of her mouth but she can't suppress it, not when Caden is sucking her sweet spot behind her ears that sent bolts of electricity all throughout h
Hi dear readers, I just want to say how thamkful I am to you guys who read the story till the end. I hope in my other writing journeys you will still support me. This is the first ever book that I completed so this success means so much to me. THANK YOU GUYS🥰ADDITIONAL NOTE: If you wish to read the special chapters I have to warn you first that it is all a take on the possibility of another ending for the story. Special Chapter 1: Honeymoon Special Chapter 2: Alternate Universe Thank you for reading. Until next time! 🤗
In a humongous church located in the South Hills, people were clamoring. Every guest, every family, every relative was seated in the rows of chairs that was adorned with white petal roses. And in the altar stood two gentleman, one wearing a white tuxedo and the other wearing an earthy brown color."Are you nervous?" Axel asked Caden who was constantly fixing his tie whenever he got the chance. "I'm fine, just a little uncomfortable with this clothes I'm wearing," Caden replied, still struggling to fix the tie that was wrapped in his neck."Well if you say so, but as your best man, I advice you to breathe properly, because I'm sure the moment you see my sister, you will need to breathe sharply as you can," Axel said, displaying a lot of pride for his sister. It was known that Axel Williams loved his younger sister dearly, although they don't show it publicly, but as much as he can, whenever their paths cross, he would always shower her with the best treatment he can give. Caden di
(One Year Later) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~“I can’t believe you're getting married again. And to your ex-husband no less,” Kate exclaimed. But it was not out of disapproval, but she just really finds it funny how things travelled in a huge circle for Sophia. “Just zip it Kate, everything worked out well in the end so it’s not totally a bad ending for Sophia, plus this is good, Caius will have a father now, and they can finally torture each other and not drag anyone into their childish pranks~” Klare groaned hysterically on the last part.She just got back from County B and this was her and Aiden’s first time seeing Sophia after such a long time. And not to mention the little devil in disguise, Caius.She really thought that he was the purest and sweetest kid, but then, when she saw her supposedly long hair cut almost half its original length, she instantly knew not to go near that kid ever again. “I’m really sorry about what happened Klare, but you really also d
“Is this the first time you visit him?” Caden asked. They were now squatting in the grass in front of Grey’s tombstone. The day wasn’t getting any brighter and soon the whole cemetery will be covered in darkness, and the likeliness of fog to shroud isn’t too far fetched given the landscape and location of the place.They did nothing the whole time but sit and contemplate. Sophia upon hearing his question straightened her back and left Caden’s warm embrace to look him in the eye. A nostalgic expression appeared in her face, her eyes gradually dimming with sadness, “I haven’t got the courage before to visit him, the truth is…I might actually still be in denial before, that… he is really gone. It’s just so hard, knowing that I’ll never get to see him again,” Sophia muttered, her voice heavy with emotion.Caden nodded his head, “So what pushed you to finally come here?”“You, I guess,”“Me?” Caden pointed to himself in disbelief.“Well not just you, also Caius. I never thought he would
It is currently a Saturday morning. And Caden received a weird message from Sophia telling him that he should be at her house around eight o'clock.He didn't ask further about the reason why he was asking him to go and he just went there, perfectly neat, his jet black hair silked to the back, and he is wearing a more comfortable clothes this time. A grey sweatpants and a black shirt. When he rang the doorbell, there wasn't any immediate response. He waited for a couple of seconds again before ringing it and like the first time, no response.He was about to call Sophia but then he heard light footsteps coming from the other side. And soon enough, he could hear the locks clicking open and the door creaked."Uncle?" Caden looked down to see Caius wearing onesie dinosaur. He looked so cute, but he also looked like as if he just woke up.Caden scooped him in his arms and gave him feathery kisses as a greeting."Hello Buddy, where's your mom?" He asked, and the little boy groaned, feelin
"Baby, mommy will have dinner with uncle okay? You behave with auntie Kate and uncle Marcus and don't be naughty," Sophia spoke while looking at the mirror, putting on a light pink lipstick as she prepared for her and Caden's dinner tonight."Don't worry mommy, I will be good," Caius said, standing beside Kate as he looked cheekily at her.Kate looked at him with a dry smile already knowing that they will have a tiring evening ahead of them. Why did she even say 'yes' in the first place? She should have just told Sophia 'no' right? "Don't worry Soph, me and the little guy will have fun tonight," Marcus chimed in. Kate gave him a side look and sighed in her heart.Right...it was because of her boyfriend, him and Caius always got along well, but for some reason the little rascal disliked her, well not really dislike her, but he likes doing pranks to her and always successfully makes it appear like an accident.Like one time, when her and Marcus was babysitting him three months ago, Cai
"Mommy, Uncle, look! Caius is having so much fun!" Caius yelled as he bounced on the trampoline. Caden and Sophia stayed outside, looking at him with smiles on their faces.The awkward atmosphere still hasn't receded between the two of them. "What food do you like for lunch?" Caden suddenly asked on the side. "I'm okay with anything, but Caius on the other hand can be quite picky," Sophia said, waving at her son who looked at their spot."You shouldn't spoil him that much Soph, if he grows up to be a spoiled brat it won't be good for you," Caden said. And they exchanged gazes at each other, but Sophia didn't quite react kindly to what he said."I know my son well Caden, and I'm not spoiling him, he's just picky because of his allergies, and I don't think you're in the place to say things about how I should raise my son. I've done well for three years of raising him alone, and I don't need you to make snarky comments or anyone else's about my parenting style," Sophia harrumphed, cro