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 MoreMy eyes flew open in shock as I slowly turned back to glance at Jake, a frown plastered on his face. One of concern. “What is she talking abou?” Jake asked, getting up on his feet. “Uhm,” I mumbled, fighting to figure out an excuse I could come up with, but then, Mia Knocked again. I turned to open the door, winking at Mia before she stepped inside. She frowned at me looking confused as to why I was acting so awkward, but then her eyes landed on Jake who was just a few inches away behind me. “Good day Sir,” Mia greeted, her eyes lighting open in shock, like she had just realized what she did. “I’ll be upstairs,” she said, making her way upstairs. I turned back to Jake, he still had his confused look. “Are you pregnant?” He asked. I could feel my heart beat race rapidly, God why I’m I this scared. What would be his response if I let him know I was pregnant. Mia said she didn’t get to see the results, which leaves me wondering if I am pregnant for him or Ethan. This is
ALICE’S POV.I felt so uncomfortable and naked as I followed behind Jake Astor. I don’t know, but calling both of his names at the same time... I love it.I tried to mask my discomfort with a smile as he turned to me, taking a seat on the couch.Had I known, I would have worn something before coming to get the door.“Hummus, please feel comfortable; I’ll be right back,” I said, forcing out a smile as I watched him nod, focusing on his phone.But as I made my way upstairs, I couldn’t shake the feeling of his gaze on me. Shit.I entered my room and shut the door behind me.Staring at my wardrobe, I didn’t know what to put on. Not that I wanted to please him with a nice, maybe sexy dress, but… okay, you got me, I really want to please him.I ended up picking a beige-colored dress that fit perfectly on me, showcasing my curves.Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I didn’t look noticeably pregnant. With a smile, I made my way back to the living room.On my way downstairs, his eyes were
“And what’s supposed to be funny?” she asked.“I’m sorry, Mia, but there’s something else I haven’t told you yet,” I mumbled.“Something else? Alice, please let this not be bad news,” she replied, and I could sense the fear in her voice.“I don’t know how to put it, but two weeks ago, the last time you were here—”“Mhm, mhm,” she mumbled. “The guy who visited me?”“The cute one?” she interjected.“Yes, that one. He’s the guy I had a one-night stand with.”“Alice!!” Mia yelled. I nodded, covering my mouth even though she couldn’t see me.“God! No way! Why didn’t you tell me then? Do you think it’s fair to keep these kinds of secrets from me?”“Mia, I swear you know it’s unlike me. I never keep secrets from you. The divorce, the pregnancy—everything has been out of place,” I said, taking a deep breath.“Alice, you know what? I’m coming over. We need to figure out how to handle this situation. You’re a mom now, and all that should matter to you is the child growing inside you,” Mia said,
“Did you happen to come across any white envelope in my bathroom?”“How could you?” she said, her tone switching to that of trembling. “I—I don't understand,” I said, hoping she wasn't referring to the pregnancy result.“How could you hide this from me for this long? I mean—what are sisters for? We are supposed to trust each other, and tell each other everything, no matter good or bad,”“I'm sorry, Mia. I promise you I was going to tell you. There was no way I could hide a pregnancy. It reveals itself. The only thing I needed was time.”“Time? Alice, there isn't time for things like this. You have to learn to get your shit together, and then take care of that child because you're a mother now,” Mia growled.She was right. Damn right.I had been waiting for a time when everything would just magically return to normal, and then I could begin to handle things right. But it doesn't work that way. I have to make things right by making the right decisions.“I'm sorry, Mia,” I said, my voi
MIA'S POV…“Mia, can you excuse us for a moment?” Alice said. I smiled and nodded before taking my leave.As I walked upstairs, I couldn't shake the thought that this man was the most charming, cute, and stunning person I had ever seen.Dannis is also cute and charming, I know. But this man—he is different. I'm utterly captivated.I reached Alice's room and shut the door before hopping onto her bed. I quickly scanned the space, making sure I hadn't left any mess. She hates a scattered bed, and I definitely didn't want to annoy her.But who is that guy? Why were they acting so nervous around each other? The way he looked at her, and the way she looked back—it was clear there was something between them. The thought made my stomach tingle, and I couldn't help but feel happy for her.Ethan had caused her so much pain; moving on was the best option for her. Although I might be wrong about their intentions, their chemistry was undeniable.After scrolling through my phone for a while, I deci
ALICE'S POV. TWO WEEKS LATER: It was Saturday, two weeks later. I sat alone in the living room, Seated on my couch, watching TV. But despite the show playing my mind drifted away from it, lost in thoughts of Jake. Why hadn’t I heard from him in two weeks? The Thought of it made me confused and anxious at the same time. Should I call him? What could I possibly say? Gosh. Just as i was contemplating in my thoughts, My phone broke the silence, ringing.. I glanced at the screen and saw Mia’s name pop up. With a soft sigh, I picked it up. “Hey Mia, how are you doing?” I asked. “I'm okay, is everything okay with you?“ Mia asked, her voice laced with concern. I frowned, wondering why she was asking? Does she know? No. “Yes, why?” I replied, forcing a casual tone. “You’ve been—distant lately. Is it Ethan, you can talk to me, I'm always here for you?” she giggled, but her tone shifted slightly. “Oh, no,” I said, rolling my eyes playfully, though the mention of Ethan ma
ETHAN'S POV“Ethan, what is wrong with you?” I turned to see Natasha standing by the door, glaring at me. “Excuse me?” I said, brow raised. She scoffed, shaking her head before stepping into the room. “It’s her, right?” she mumbled, crossing her arms. I hissed, focusing back on my phone. “I don’t understand a thing you’re saying. When you’re ready to talk, let me know,” I said, scrolling through my phone. “Alice—she’s the reason you’ve been avoiding me. You haven’t even touched me. Ever since you saw her at the restaurant, you haven’t been the same. I thought you said you never loved her.” “Hey, hey, hey,” I said, gazing at her again. “I didn’t… I didn’t say I never loved her. I said I stopped loving her. Do not quote me wrong.” “Oh, I see,” she said, then scoffed, as though she had just realized something. “How could I be so stupid? How didn’t I think of this? You stopped loving someone you once loved.” She paused, then scoffed again. “Which means one day, you’ll also sto
ALICE'S POVI suddenly stopped laughing as I noticed him staring at me. He wasn’t laughing, he wasn’t even smiling—he was just staring.Did I do too much? Was there something on my face? Or was I overreacting out of excitement? Shit. I grabbed my coffee, barely touched, because I hated cold coffee.I took a sip, hoping it would wash away the uneasy feeling rising in me, but it didn’t help. I quickly set the cup back on the coffee table and jumped to my feet, rushing to the guest bathroom. I covered my mouth with my hand, desperate to hold back the urge to throw up in front of him.I barely made it to the sink before I leaned over and heaved.After splashing cold water on my face, I fought to shake off the panic that had taken hold of me. The nausea was a relentless reminder of the reality I was desperately trying to conceal.Just as I steadied myself, the bathroom door creaked open, and my heart dropped.Jake stood there, framed in the doorway, concern etched across his face. “Are you
I watched him closely, the way his fingers fidgeted with the edge of his cup, as if he were weighing his words. There was a flicker of something in his eyes, a shadow that hinted at a deeper story. “I—” he began, hesitating. The smile faded slightly, replaced by a contemplative look. It felt like I had crossed an invisible line, and now I was the one feeling awkward. Was I pushing him too much?His body language shifted; he leaned back, arms crossing over his chest. It was a sign that he didn’t want to dive into that part of his life. And i wasn't ready to push him either.“Sorry, I didn’t mean to pry,” I said, my voice softening as I searched his expression. “You don’t have to talk about it if you don’t want to.”His eyes flickered back to mine, and he nodded slowly, a small smile returning. “Thanks. It’s just… not the easiest topic.”“I'm sorry for bringing the topic up,” i said and he nodded.“It's fine,” he responded, taking another sip from the cup of coffee.What followed was s
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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