9 pm, one alluring night, after drinking too much at her birthday party, Grace's boyfriend picked her up and brought her to a room he booked at the hotel.
Still trying to come to her senses, she felt an excruciating headache.
As her vision cleared, she could make out a man and a woman kissing passionately in the dimly lit room.
Like being struck by lightning, Grace looked at the two of them in shock as they continued to kiss by her bedside.
“Cindy stop it. Grace only just fell asleep. We don't need to wake her up now if we need to get the plan done,” the man warned as he restrained the woman by her waist.
“Come on. Are you afraid that your so-called girlfriend will wake up?” Cindy responded in an annoyed tone.
“I miss you. I need you. You have been spending so much time with her that you seem to forget about our deal.
“Babe, you are such a troublemaker. Let's go to another room and do it. We send that man here and get the deal done.
Once it's done, you and I can fully be together. No strings attached to her. Understand?”
“Oh. I want to do it in front of her. Make her hear my moans. Maybe she can wake up in between, watch but not do anything.
The drugs would numb all her senses” Cindy swiftly unbuttons the man's shirt as their lips locked again.
Grace tried to hold back her tears but she could feel the wetness on her cheek. What they had said was right. She could only feel the light senses of her body.
She couldn't move, but she could hear and she could see. Nothing hurts more than this.
“Behave! Let's go to a separate place. Isn't the bathtub your favorite spot? We can do it there but not here, okay?”
“Fine, you go first” Cindy nudged the man's chest towards the door. As soon as he was out, she walked towards where Grace lay and leaned in whispering into her ear.
“I am sure you enjoyed what you saw. He is no longer yours. But mine. You don't deserve a man like that. He is too good for you. You are nothing but a skinny human being, who is scared of her own shadow.
Grace wanted to spit at the lady's face so badly but she couldn't move her lips.
It was only when the door shut finally was when she felt her world shatter into millions of pieces.
Three years ago, her family used to be at the top.
Her sister was a top model, her dad a rich billionaire, her family was rich but all that changed after her sister died. Her father ran into debt, and he pushed her, her brother, and her mother away. Divorcing and cutting them off.
The once-top Valdes family was now in shatters. Still, her boyfriend's family wanted her in their life. After being betrothed since childhood, they had their moments like any other relationship.
Her boyfriend was sweet on some occasions, and harsh on some occasions.
He was hot but also cold. She appreciated that connection. That love that she could not find anywhere else.
She made sure to work hard to keep this position as his girlfriend and soon-to-be fianceé. She loved him more than anything in this world.
And she thought he loved her too.
No! She couldn't believe it. This must be a dream, just a horrible nightmare, everything will be alright tomorrow.
Grace continued to lie to herself, until she heard the door click. Her eyes moved toward the figure that just walked in. No, as the person staggered in.
She gulped in her fear as the person walked towards the bed.
She could make out his figure, he had broad shoulders. His face was sharp, eyes dark. His hair was a bit ruffled and his eyes were unsure.
The strange man licked his lips as if parched, his eyes scanning the room toward her. He took off his jacket and T-shirt. His trousers. She could see it, the hardness within his boxers.
He walked towards her and lay on top of her, his hands running over her body. She gulped. More tears ran down her cheeks.
Her fear had led her to whimper.
That little noise she made seemed to have struck something in the man as his hands became softer. She could see that he was trying to stop.
But whatever her boyfriend and that Cindy lady must have done to him was preventing him from doing that. She wanted to scream, shout, push him away but she couldn’t.
She just lay there and let him continue with what he was doing. Her body betrayed her halfway as she fell more into it.
The next day arrived as quickly as midnight had come. Grace realized her body was finally back to normal.
Her mind went to last night's event. Being someone who had always liked mild things, she had allowed Victor to throw her the best birthday ever.
Trusting him with herself. Trusting that he loved her. Only for him to cheat on her in her presence and put her in her predicament.
If he wanted to break up why not just tell her?
Why not just end it? Why hurt her like this? Damage her. Make her feel wanted only to push her aside like a rotten egg.
“I am sorry."
A voice that sounded like melted caramel pouring on popcorn spoke out, making her open her eyes. In the brightness of the room, she could see his face.
His eyes were sharper than before, his nose well elongated, and his light pink lips looked pouty and cute. His sharp jawline gave him a hard expression.
Grace frowned, sitting up on the bed, the blanket covering her chest. Her cheeks tainted pink as she saw his broad naked chest.
“It's fine. We were both in a predicament that we couldn't avoid."
His eyebrow furrowed in a deep frown.
“I don't seem to like this predicament.
“Neither do I.
The room was quiet and awkward. She clutched hard on the blanket as she could clearly remember who had done this to her.
It was probably that lady's idea.
Who was she? Grace did not know.
The man rolled his shoulders and was about to get up when the door banged open and a bunch of reporters rushed inside. Flashing lights at them.
And the middle of it all was her now ex-boyfriend. He clapped cheerfully as if he was in an auditorium, a slight smirk on his lips.
“Fallen mistress of the Valdes family had now resorted to sleeping with men for leisure With more flashlights, Grace had to cover her face and her eyes.
As the flashes made her want to run, her adrenaline was building in her veins. She raised her palms to cover her eyes.
However, an arm circled her shoulders. She removed the hand from her eyes and looked at the man who wrapped his arms around her.
The man looked up at the people who had rushed into the room. His gaze was cold, one that lowered the temperature of the room.
If glares could kill, everyone in the room would be dead by now.
“It seemed like everyone would have to get up early to hear this news. However, I am afraid to disappoint you.
I Alpha Nelson Divine would have to sue you for invasion of privacy of me and my fianceé.
Murmurs began in the room, the flashes from the camera reduced and Victor looked as if a dog had bitten his ears. Fianceé? Grace immediately froze. Her eyes widened as if she had seen a ghost. She looked at the calm man beside her who placed a hand on her back patting her back, in a way to tell her not to say anything. Alpha Nelson Divine. As in President of the Divine group international Alpha Nelson Divine? The only grandson of the richest family in the world? The real Alpha Nelson Divine? Grace gulped and quickly averted her eyes, looking at her palm. As a fianceé, she was supposed to know his position and should not act too surprised knowing who he was. She tried to stay calm, without fiddling her fingers too much. Victor immediately scoffed. “Unbelievable,” He folded his arms and smirked looking at Alpha Nelson. “What would a highly renowned CEO be found in an area like this? I don't believe you. You are just trying to deceive us. If it was the Alpha Nelso
“A disappointment! A disgrace, that's exactly what you are!” Grace felt her body turn cold as she remembered the drunk encounter she had with her mother last night. Her mother was always drunk and there was nothing she could do about it. Grace did not want to think about it anymore and focused on the man who stood in front of her. “How do you sleep at night knowing what you did?” Grace asked him, her face Stony and her eyes glaring at him. Victor scoffed, relaxing on the railings of the balcony. “Your mother slapped you again?" “That should not concern you. What you did was worse than being slapped. You planned for me to get raped. You drugged me “You should be glad that you had someone like that be your first. I am sure you are screaming with joy inside." “Seriously? Would you just answer my question." Victor sighed, running his hand through his dark hair. “Look Grace, I wanted this engagement to end as simply as it started. I found someone I loved.
Had she expected that Alpha Nelson would clear the rumor? Yes, she has. Very much so. Unfortunately, life doesn't seem to go as planned. A close-up of her face was shown. Anyone who knew her would recognize her after seeing this photo. With such clarity, even if she denied it and said that the woman in the photo was not her, no one would believe it. “Wow. I never knew you were such a big shot, Grace.” Kiana said. Grace took a deep breath, turned around, and sat back down at her desk under the envious gaze of her colleagues with pale faces. Just by listening to the chatter, Grace could not help but shiver a little, while raising her hand to cover her forehead and closing her eyes to calm her mind. “Grace, are you alright? You are shivering.” Kiana's concerned voice sounded again, but Grace only shook her head. Without a word, she switched on her computer on her desk, and in the next few minutes, every search engine had the same headline. It was trending and t
The club was one of the most famous clubs in the city. Grace had just gotten out of the taxi when a young man walked up to her to greet her. “Are you Miss Valdes?” He asked. She paused for a moment, staring at the man in a suit with suspicion. Seeing the vigilance in her eyes, the man smiled in understanding. He then spoke in a low voice “Mr. Divine is here and is currently waiting for you on the 15th floor. Grace nodded, then followed the man into the clubhouse, taking the elevator to the 15th floor. She could see a pool behind the glass doors as soon as she stepped out of the elevator. Two people were guarding the door, when they saw her they looked at the young man whom she had come in contact with before nodding and letting her in. The moment she walked in, her eyes landed on the figure swimming inside the swimming pool like an experienced swimmer. He was wearing a short black swimming knicker without a shirt and she could see his body very clearly. His fig
Immediately Grace was done signing the marriage certificate she dropped the pen down, turned and looked at him. Alpha Nelson took the pen and signed his signature too on the marriage certificate." I will be going to my house now." Grace said after they were done with the signature. "Not so fast wifey." Alpha Nelson said. " What do you want again?" Grace asked as she turned and faced him. "As a married woman don't you think you are supposed to be everywhere your husband is?" Alpha Nelson asked her in a teasing manner. "Are you asking me to sit down here and just watch you?" Grace asked. "That sounds great, as least you are watching the hottest body in the whole world" Alpha Nelson replied,smirking.Grace just rolled her eyes wondering what kind of man she has gotten married to. Nelson came closer to her and Grace felt her leg became weak.He was really happy seeing the effects he had on her. Who won't be? With how good looking he is with his six packs. "Actually Mr. Divine, I
The moment Grace got to the door of her boss's office she tookna breath she never knew she was holding.After she was done, she knocked on the door of the office." " Come in." A deep voice said from inside. And she immediately pushed the door open and went in. "Sir, you sent for me?" She asked her boss. " Yes Miss Valdez please sit down. Her boss said in a polite manner." And she immediately sat down. " Hope there is no problem sir?" She asked him. " I don't want to beat around the bush. Is Mr. Nelson Divine Truly your fiance as the post only says?" Her boss asked. "Ehh!" Grace tried to come up with a good lie but to no avail."How am I going to tell her boss that Mr. Divine is actually her husband and not just her fiance?" She asked herself while still in doubt on what to say to her boss. "I know that is your personal matter and you don't want to say anything but that is not why I call you to my office." Her boss said after seeing how quiet she was. She was grateful that h
"Grace!" Kiana called." Won't you go home? She asked. "Home?" Grace asked and looked at her watch, it was past 6 pm. She was so drained at her work that she forgot to check her time. "Thanks, but you go ahead I will leave shortly" She said to Kiana. She then starts parking her stuff inside her bag. When she took her phone from her bag and checked it, she saw five missed calls from a strange number. "Ohh! No. Mr. Divine told me I should be expecting his call. And now I miss his calls" Grace said as she lamented to herself."Hope he doesn't get mad at me for not picking his calls" she thought.At that moment she was done packing her bag and organzing her table, so she walked out of her office.When she stepped outside the company, there was a Black Range rover waiting for her. "Mrs. Divine!" The body guard said as he opened the back seat door for her to enter. Behind was the face of the man, her boss asked to invite for an exclusive interview. She immediately entered the car. "
It was 6 am in the morning when the alarm Clock of Grace started ringing. With a heavy eye Grace stressed out her hand and turned off the alarm. Let me sleep for 5 minutes again. She said to herself and dozed off. "Sis, sis, Wake up it's almost 6:30 you will be late for work." Grace heard someone saying in her dream land. "Sis, you need to wake up your phone is Ringing and it's your boss calling you." Grace's brother said. With the mention of her Boss Grace immediately woke up from her sleep and got down from the bed."Sis, your phone has been ringing and it's your boss calling." Elvis said the moment he saw that his sister was awake. Grace took her phone from him. There were 5 Miss calls from her boss and when she checked the time it was 6:35 am. Oh no. "I am late from work." Grace said as she thanked her brother and rushed to the bathroom to take her shower. 20 minutes later, Grace was already ready to go to work. So, she walked out of her room. Where she saw her mother and