Alice is heartbroken after her husband, Ethan, cheats on her with her best friend. As she tries to pick up the pieces of her life, she unexpectedly has a one-night stand with Jake Astor, the wealthiest CEO in the state and beyond. Ethan soon discovers that Alice has moved on in such a short time. He confronts her, demanding to know who the new man in her life is. Alice replies that he lost that right the day he signed the divorce papers. In that moment, Ethan sinks to his knees, pleading with her, admitting he made a terrible mistake by letting her go and asking for another chance. Alice firmly refuses, telling him she has moved on. Just when Alice feels like she’s starting to heal, she learns she’s pregnant. The news hits her hard, especially since she had recently slept with both Ethan and Jake. Confused and scared, Alice struggles with the question: who is the father?
View MoreJUST A REMINDER READERS! YOU’RE VALID :)——————————-“These are for ladies. Who owns them?”“They are—They are my ex-fiancées. I hadn’t thrown them out, so I figured they’d fit you. I promise, she hadn’t worn them,” Jake said, his voice dropping low, an expression of sadness crossing his face.“Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t know. I thought… never mind,” I replied, but his expression shifted, confusion now etched on his features.“You thought what? Are you jealous?” he asked, raising an eyebrow.“What?! No! Why would I be? I mean, you’re allowed to be with whoever you want,” I said, turning away from him, feeling the sudden awkward tension between us.Why was I feeling this way? Was I truly jealous?“Alright, if you say so,” he said, turning to leave.“Don’t forget to come down for dinner,” he mumbled on his way out.“Sure, I’ll be out in a second,” I responded, retreating into my room and shutting the door behind me.I slipped into the pink matching top and bottoms.I glanced at my reflecti
“What’s wrong?” Jake rushed back into the room, his eyes falling on the phone that had shattered on the ground.I shook my head, tears streaming down my face as I fell to the floor.“I don’t think I can do this anymore. I don’t think I can hide this from him any longer. He’ll keep pestering me; he won’t stop, not when I have his child inside me now,” I said, tears still streaming down my face.“Shhhh, it’s okay. Please don’t cry,” Jake said, squatting down as he pulled me toward him, his arms wrapping around me.I hugged him back, feeling the warmth of his body and the smell of his cologne. “Jake,” I called.“Mmmnn,” he responded, his hand caressing my hair down to my back.“Why are you helping me?” I asked, feeling his hand stop, as if he were frozen or something.I pulled back, looking up at him and expecting an answer, but instead, without warning, his lips slammed into mine.I gasped, my breath catching in my throat as I deepened the kiss, my tongue swirling into his as his swirle
“Get your filthy hands off her right now,” I heard. Turning to the door, I could see Jake approaching, his eyes filled with anger—rage!Before I could process what was happening, Jake swung his fist, landing a powerful blow to Ethan’s jaw. Ethan stumbled back, shock and fury flashing across his face before he crashed to the floor.“Jake!” I gasped, my heart racing as I stopped him from hitting Ethan further.Jake glared down at Ethan, who was now on the floor, holding his face. “You stay the hell away from Alice,” he warned, his voice low and menacing. “If you ever come near her again, you’ll regret it.”Ethan growled, his pride wounded but his eyes filled with rage. “You think this is over? I will make you pay! Just watch!”“Well, I’ll be waiting,” Jake replied, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the door. “Let’s go.”As we stepped out into the hallway, I could feel my whole body trembling. But the thought of Jake coming to my rescue made me grateful to have ever crossed paths wi
JUST A REMINDER BESTIES! YOU’RE VALID :)AND PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE YOURE AMAZING COMMENTS, YOUR VOTES AND GIFTS.IT WOULD REALLY MEAN A LOT TO ME.SEE YA’LL LATER!BEST, FANTASY GODDESS.———————————————ALICE POV.It was closing time, and I was ready to head home. I packed my bag as usual, picking up my phone when it buzzed in my hand.I glanced at the screen, a smile forming on my face when I saw Jake's name flash across it.“Hello,” I said after answering the call. “Hi, please do not go home yet. (clears throat awkwardly) I mean, can I drop you off today like we spoke about earlier?” Jake asked. I giggled, my insides fluttering as I responded.“Yes, I’ll wait, but please do not make me wait for long,” I said, still smiling. “Sure, I promise, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” “Alright, see you soon.” “See you soon, babe—I mean, Alice, shit,” he mumbled, and the call went dead.I held the phone to my ear, even though I knew the call had ended. “Did he just call me babe?
But the way he stared at me, the way he began to approach me again…“What are you sorry for? Why are you sorry?” he asked, taking more steps toward me as I took more steps back, until I was trapped between the wall and him. His tall, muscular body hovered above mine.I gulped hard, trying to catch my breath, but then he took a step back, and another, a frown forming on his face. “I should, uh, I should go,” he said, running his hand in and out of his hair nervously, as if he had just realized what he was doing.I made way for him to go through the door, but then he turned to me again. “Would you like me to pick you up after you’re done?” he asked, and I nodded, still feeling breathless.I watched him open the door, and then he took his leave.Immediately he left, I released a heavy sigh, my legs felt so weak that I staggered, unable to stand properly. But then I managed to lean on my desk, my eyes wide open in astonishment.“He kissed me, I kissed him, we both kissed,” I kept mutterin
Alice! Open up!” I heard, but it wasn’t Ethan’s voice. It wasn’t my boss either. It was… Jake.I stood up, hurrying to the door. I opened it, and standing there was Jake. My ears weren’t playing tricks on me.“Are you okay?” he asked, his tone filled with worry, even the way he stared at me.“Uhmmm,” I mumbled, unable to find the right words.“Come on, Alice, speak to me. You sounded like you were in trouble.” Just then, I came back to my senses—my confrontation with Ethan, the threats, the pregnancy.I drew Jake inside my office, closing the door and pulling him in for a hug.I don’t know why; I don’t know why I was bothering him right now, but I realized that I needed it.I felt his arms wrap around me, pulling me close. He just kept hugging me.After a few minutes, I pulled away, wiping the tears that pricked at the corners of my eyes.His body was so comforting that I couldn’t help but cry.“What’s wrong? Why are you crying?” Jake bent down, staring deep into my eyes. I looked awa
“Is it?” he challenged, a glint of something dangerous in his eyes…Just as I was about to respond, I heard my boss, Mr. George, say, “Mr. Ethan, please, what is going on? Why are you both causing a scene?”“Sorry, sir, I’ll take my leave now,” I said, quickly using the opportunity to walk away.“God, he knows; he fucking knows. What do I do?” I kept mumbling, my heart racing as I walked into my office, shutting the door and making sure it was locked.I leaned against the door, placing my hand on my chest. Maybe it would calm my heavy breathing, I thought. But it didn’t.I needed to do something. I can’t let Ethan find out this child is his; he will ruin both our lives. I know him.I walked over to my desk, picked up my phone, and quickly dialed Jake's number.On the third ring, he picked up. “Alice,” he said immediately when the call connected.“J—Jake, are you free this evening?” I asked, staring at my wristwatch; it was past two PM.“Uh, yes, yes I am. Do you want to meet up?” he a
But just as I was about to make my escape, I heard his voice call out to me. “Alice,”I kept going, not wanting to turn back to him, but then I felt his grip on me.My heart raced as he blocked my path, his infuriating smirk twisting my stomach into knots.He leaned in slightly, his voice oozing with arrogance. “I saw you staring at me throughout our meeting,” he said teasingly.“And why on earth would you think such a thing of me? I was only paying attention to work. The last face I ever want to see is yours,” I said, attempting to move, but he stopped me.“Wait. I’m guessing your fiancé left you, since there’s no ring on your finger?” My eyes ran down to my hand, and for a split second, I shut my eyes tight, feeling frustratedly helpless. How could I forget that Josh lied to him about being my fiancé, and now I’m without an engagement ring?I forced a smile, trying to mask the unease swirling inside me. “Well, I don’t see my life being your business anymore.”Ethan raised an eyebrow
"Alice, you look pale. Are you sure you're alright?" Mr. George asked, concern etched on his face. I forced out a smile, seated in my chair in the conference room waiting for a guest my boss had invited to arrive.I sighed silently, frustrated and exhausted because He was literally the fifth person to ask me this same question today. Three was no way I could hide this pregnancy. And sooner, it would be a new topic to gossip about."I'm fine," I replied, turning my gaze elsewhere to avoid further inquiries. The truth was far more complicated. I was exhausted and stressed, grappling with the normal pregnancy symptoms that made each day feel like a monumental challenge. Fatigue weighed heavily on me and the nausea that had crept in wasn’t helping either. I hadn’t on even eaten all day, and all I wanted was a moment of peace, far away from the prying eyes of my colleagues.As I rested my head in my hand, my thoughts spiraled. I had not yet found the courage to tell Mr. George about my pr
I slowly got out of my car, heading towards the mansion. I could feel my heart racing, my whole body trembling. I still can't believe this is over. A whole four years of marriage gone down the drain. I stood in front of the entrance door, contemplating."should i ring the doorbell or let my lawyer handle this?" After gathering much courage, I finally rang the doorbell. It took a few minutes before I heard footsteps approaching. My breath ceased as the footsteps grew louder. It had been one month since I last saw him. After witnessing him cheat with my best friend, Natasha, I knew I wasn't going to take it anymore. His constant betrayals had caused me nothing but pain. I had endured countless times, hoping he would change, wishing he would magically become the man I once fell in love with. but it turns out I was just fooling myself. The door opened, revealing Ethan. His sky-blue eyes landed on mine, shock flickering across his face. “A—Alice, you didn't tell me you were coming?” ...
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