Barbie remained by Zach's side, waiting for him to wake up when it was time. However, she soon began to fear that something was going to go wrong.She decided to call Paige's dad and tell him about it since she didn't know who else she could trust.Melvin was shocked when he heard what Hailey had done to Zach. At this time, he and Vanessa were preparing to go to the prison to see Lillian. But then, when he heard from Barbie, he told Vanessa, "No, Lillian is not the one who took our daughter.""If she's not the one, then who could it be?""Whoever it is is connected to Hailey."Melvin relayed everything Barbie had told him to Vanessa, and she said, "Then why haven't we gotten her arrested? What are we waiting for?""Hold on, I'll do that right away," Melvin replied.He informed the police about what had happened, and also, the pictures and videos of Zach's unconscious began to flood the internet.The police chief sent out officers to search for Hailey around Zach's house to see if she
Barbie stared at Zach and nodded, "I'm so sorry that I didn't tell you the truth ever since. Mr. Zach, Williams has always been in love with Paige, at least that's what I learned from the moment I met him. He asked me to help separate both of you, but I couldn't do it, so he began to make schemes of his own.""And what were these schemes?" Zach asked.Barbie began to explain everything from the beginning while Zach stared at her in disbelief.After Barbie narrated everything to Zach, he asked, "Did you know that Williams was going to take Paige on our wedding day?"Barbie shook her head, "No. I promise you, I had no idea. I never would have supported him; I could never do that to Paige. Mr. Zach, if I knew, I wouldn't have brought you here. Do you remember that night while we were in NYC, I walked up to your room and told you I needed to tell you something? I was about to tell you the truth, but then Williams came and my courage faltered. I had overheard his conversation, and that'
Williams turned and whispered to Paige, "Go in and wait for me, okay?" She nodded. "Okay," and quickly, ran inside."As Paige turned and began running into the house, Zach wanted to go after her, but suddenly, men came out from different angles of the compound and surrounded him. He counted them; there were more than twenty. They all moved from behind Zach and stood behind Williams."I was expecting that you would try to act funny," William said. "Okay, Zach, there's no need to pretend anymore. Paige is no longer here, so I'll come clean. Yes, I love Paige. I never planned for it to happen. I never even thought I would fall in love but I did. That very day when I learned she was going to be attacked, I did everything I could to save her because I considered you my brother. But then, after I took care of her and changed her clothes, something within me was ignited. Ever since then, I fell for her. I tried to fight it, Zach. I did everything I could to get Paige off my mind, but I c
TWENTY-EIGHT HOURS AGOWilliams, who arrived back in London the night before Zach and Paige's wedding day, picked up his phone and made a call to someone, saying, "Hope everything is set? I'm back in the city. Okay, I'll let you know once it's time."After the call ended, he called Lina."How are you preparing for everything?" he asked."Everything is going well," Lina replied after looking around to ensure that no one was listening to her conversation. "I successfully had Paige include me among her train girls just like you requested since she wants Barbie to be her maid of honor.""Good," Williams replied. "Now listen, knowing Zach, there'll be security in the hotel. But I have a few men working with me to take care of that. I'll be coming from outside and, um... I already know the room where Paige will be lodging. This is what will happen: the balcony doors are always locked, so, except Paige opens it, it will be difficult to access it.I'll be outside the hotel an hour before the
Williams stayed outside, looking at the news on his iPad. He saw how desperately Zach was searching for Paige and also the fact that he had put a price on her head to appreciate whoever found her."Well, it's a good thing we are far away from you; you'll never find us, Zach," Williams said, "but even if you do, I will be ready for you."He made a few calls and ordered for some men to be brought to his island so they could protect him just in case Zach showed up.Afterward, he went back into the house, went to a different room, changed his outfit, put on some nice perfume, and went to the bedroom to meet Paige, who was sitting on the bed. She was anxious and uncomfortable because she couldn't remember anything.When he came into the room, he smiled at her and said, "Hey, how are you doing?"She nodded, "I'm fine.""Why do you seem so troubled? Are you okay?" Williams asked."As I said, I'm fine," Paige replied, "I just feel a little uncomfortable because I don't remember...""Shh... i
As Zach carried Paige out of William's compound, Barbie made her way towards the gate. She stood outside, staring at the locked gate until Zach unlocked it and walked out.Seeing Paige in his arms, she stared at him in surprise. She looked through the gate and saw many men lying on the ground unconscious. She also spotted Williams.She gasped, thinking that Williams had been killed by Zach. She ran into the compound and went to where Williams was. She turned his face and noticed that he did not have any gunshot marks. She heaved a sigh of relief. Afterward, she ran out of the compound and followed Zach.All the men who had accompanied Zach got into different speedboats. When Barbie had earlier seen them, she didn't know they had come with Zach because Zach did not say a word to them. They seemed as though they were there for a different purpose. It was only now that they were leaving that she realized Zach was acquainted with them.Zach got into the speedboat while still carrying Paig
After Zach walked out of Paige's bedroom, he received a call from Melvin, who informed him that he and Vanessa wanted to come to the beach house to see Paige. Zach sighed, "I'm not sure if that is a good idea. The thing is, Paige is very agitated. She threw a fit when she saw me just now and she was also scared.I'm worried that if she sees more faces that she doesn't find familiar, her condition will get worse. The doctor had said that she'll regain her memories within a week, so I just want to request that you both give her until then.I know you really want to see her, and I understand perfectly how you feel, but I'm just worried about her situation getting out of hand. Just give it a few more days, please. I will do my best to look after her."As Vanessa listened to the conversation, she shook her head, saying no to Melvin. She really wanted to see Paige; she had barely slept well the previous night.However, Melvin said, "Okay Zach, if you feel that's the best thing to do, we'll
Zach spent the day compiling a lot of information that he intended to show Paige.Ranging from videos to songs, pictures, social media posts, and many other things, he was convinced that when Paige saw all these, she would not take Williams' name anymore as the man she loved. At this time, Barbie was sitting on her bed, thinking about Williams. She wondered what he was doing. She knew he must have woken up by now, but she didn't know what Zach's plan was. She didn't believe Zach would let him go so easily. Since Zach did not kill him, what was he planning to do?She decided to go on social media to see if the news that Paige had been rescued had gone viral. She was shocked to see that Williams' picture was all over the internet, and people were bashing him.He was being described as the enemy who stabbed his best friend in the back. It was revealed that he was the one who kidnapped Paige and took her to an island to have her for himself. There was also video footage of him lying unc
CORAAs we were rescued out of the elevator, Reign requested a stretcher for me. At this point, Lucas' men in black suit who had been chasing me, all rushed towards me, wanting to take me away even in my condition.Reign lost it and punched the first man who touched me. He landed on his back and lost consciousness. All the other men moved back, shocked by his action.I turned and stared at him, surprised at how strong he was. A small crowd had already gathered and they were all staring in surprise. Reign looked disheveled and his shirt was soaked with sweat, completely different from how he looked when I first saw him.I was so weak that I could barely move my body. I could not understand how he could still act as though nothing happened to him. Right before I was wheeled into the van, I mumbled a 'thank you,' to him and he smiled.I didn't know if I would ever see him again and the chances of our paths crossing again were almost zero. I sadly closed my eyes and waited for the van to m
CORAWhen I was pulled into the elevator and found out it was by Reign Fletcher, I could not believe my eyes. How could I? The Fletchers were the wealthiest family in London. His mother, Paige Fletcher was a music legend and it was no secret that she was spoiled silly by her husband who loved her more than anything else in the world. Tiffany Fletcher, Reign's sister was a popular singer who was just like her mother. She was presently on tour and I was one of her die-hard fans.Reign was the different one who was believed to be enigmatic, avoided the media, and rarely granted interviews. There were no scandals about him and even though people knew a lot about the other Fletchers, he was the exception. What were the odds that someone like him would be kind enough to value a life like mine?When he gave me mouth-to-mouth resuscitation and I opened my eyes, it was as though I saw the face of an angel sent to me from above. I was awestruck by his kindness and humility.What I was going thr
REIGNI walked into SUN INDUSTRIES with a smile on my face and a bouquet of roses to see Lisa, my girlfriend. Our mothers were best friends and had been so since their youth. Both families were so close that Lisa and I practically grew up together.She was the closest person to me and when we both got into college, I confessed my feelings to her and she accepted to be my girlfriend. Our families were so happy about it and our marriage was inevitable.One of the things I loved about Lisa was her drive. She was so passionate about work, yet reserved and hardworking. She took over SUN INDUSTRIES from her blood father, Williams Sun, who was released from prison years ago, and in no time, she took the company to much greater heights.The excitement on my face died when I arrived at her office and learned she wasn't around. We had agreed to meet at three and I was a very punctual person.I dialed her number and when she answered the call, she said, "I am so sorry, Reign. Something important
SEQUEL TO MY LITTLE SUNSHINE On the same day I got married, I learned a heartbreaking truth; I was merely a substitute; a stand-in bride for my husband's beloved. My dreams and feelings didn't matter to anyone but me.In the eyes of the public, I was his wife but at home, I had to live as a furniture and a prisoner.Refusing to live such a miserable life, I ran, faster than I had ever done in my entire life, but then, I found myself walking on thin ice.I was on the brink of a precipice when someone reached out his hand and gave me a lifeline. He was Reign Fletcher, and he became my everything.~~~CORAShe bumped into my life unexpectedly, and suddenly, what started out as an accident became the most important moment of my life. I never understood what it felt like to love someone else more than you do yourself until I met Cora Gilbert.~~~~REIGN
CORAI stared at the red lacy lingerie in front of me and blushed shyly. After hesitating for a while, I finally put it on and laid on the king-sized bed, assuming a sexy posture.Twenty minutes later, my husband, Lucas Grey, walked into the room and when he saw me, a look of surprise appeared on his face. I thought it was because I was putting on sexy lingerie, and I felt embarrassed, blaming myself for allowing my best friend, Emily talk me into such foolishness. I learned quickly that I thought wrong."What the hell are you doing in my bedroom?" Lucas thundered, his voice completely different from that of the man I had married a few hours ago.I sat upright and was about to speak when he ordered, "Get out of this room right now."I instantly got off the bed but rather than leave, I asked, "What is wrong, Lucas? Why are you speaking to me so disrespectfully?"He snorted, "Disrespectfully? I am appalled by your shamelessness. Why would you come into my bedroom, and that too dressed l
EIGHT MONTHS LATERPaige sat lazily on the sofa while Zach stood beside her with a briefcase in his hand."Are you sure you're feeling okay?" he asked.She nodded, "Yes, I am okay. you can leave."Zach had an important meeting, but he was reluctant to leave Paige. Ever since she got far along in her pregnancy, she became easily irritated and threw tantrums. Although he knew she tried her best not to make things difficult for him, sometimes she just couldn't help her condition.Susan had, on one occasion, said something that irritated her, and she told Zach she did not want to see Susan anymore. So, Zach immediately fired Susan. However, she pleaded repeatedly for another chance, saying it was a mistake, and Paige felt sorry for her. So she told Zach to let her go for the time being and only allow her back after she had given birth.In her place, Zach brought four more people to attend to Paige. two were nurses, and the other two were maids; these ones were always at Paige's beck and c
Two Months LaterZach sat down with his eyes blindfolded and a wide smile plastered on his face. The two months he had spent with Paige enjoying their honeymoon in Paris turned out to be the best time of his life.They had so many fun and loving activities together, but the most exciting was that they took turns surprising each other. Every day, he was either giving Paige a surprise or she was giving him a surprise. He was a little sad that their honeymoon was about to come to an end, and they had to go back to London to begin their life and face the world as a couple.Barbie's wedding to Luke was coming up in two days, so they had to leave before then, especially since she had chosen Paige to be her chief bridesmaid."I'm still waiting," he said to Paige, and she smiled, "You're not allowed to cheat. Do not take the blindfold off unless you get a signal from me."Zach raised his hands, "Yes, your highness. As you can see, I have no intention of cheating."Paige quickly set the stage
Candy kept staring at Paige, wondering why she had come to her wedding. She also recognized Barbie and Luke.Her eyes went lower to Zach and Paige's hands, which were intertwined. Seeing their rings and how fondly they held each other, she became teary-eyed and looked away.Meanwhile, Paige was busy staring at the different guests who had arrived. She spotted Anthony; Candy's father, and the moment they made eye contact, he quickly looked away and whispered some words into Beverly's ears.After they were joined together, people began to congratulate the couple, but Candy's face showed nothing but unhappiness. Zach, still holding Paige's hand, took her towards Damon to congratulate him, while Candy went to her parents.When they met Damon, Paige smiled at him and said, "Congratulations, Damon." He smiled back, "You must be Paige, the little angel who captured Zach's heart." Paige chuckled while he added, "I guess congratulations are in order too. You both got married just a few days
The next day, Barbie and Luke sat facing each other when they went out on the date Barbie had agreed to go on.Luke was staring at her, and she was smiling, but her heart was racing because she had no idea what he was going to say."I have something to say," she finally decided to break the silence. "The thing is, ever since that day I ran into your car, you have been exceptionally nice and caring towards me, and I was under the impression that Zach asked you to look after me.Paige had told me back then that she and Zach would support me in my pregnancy journey. So I came to that conclusion since you work for him, but I got to hear from Paige yesterday that Zach never asked you to look after me.This is what has been on my mind since then. I mean, if Zach did not ask you to look after me, then why have you been doing things like calling me, checking up on me, and caring for me? Do you perhaps feel sorry for me?"Luke chuckled, "Sorry for you? Come on, Barbie, you should know that can