Monalisa He swallowed hard. " Yes I know. But after mum sent me a message that you are pregnant and about leaving, I was shocked and scared. A part of me wanted to run away from my responsibility but I just couldn't. How could I let my son go through what I did? - growing without the love of a father?. I just couldn't, so I rushed down here. Thank goodness, you haven't left. I would have regretted it for the rest of my life " He blabbed. I blinked my eyes as I struggled with mixed feelings. A part of me was happy that at least he didn't deny me nor our baby but the other part was sad that he only wants me back because of his baby and not because he loves me. " I'm sorry Mona. I know I'm have been so insensitive and had failed to realize that something was wrong amidst all the glaring indications. I'm sorry but please don't deny me my right of fathering my kids " He added before I could say anything. I let out a deep sigh. Why was he trying to emotionally blackmail me?. I'm definite
Mona's POV"I'm proud of you mum. I'm super proud of you" I whimpered. " Just don't overstress yourself and don't worry about me, I'm fine""Yes I know. Your mother in law assured me that they will do everything in their power to make sure that you and the baby will be taken care of. You don't know how much this makes me happy. "She whimpered. " I have always wished you don't go through what I did and I'm happy that the universe has granted my request. "She was now crying and I couldn't hold it anymore so I joined her. If only she knew that I was actually going through what she did. That her prayers weren't answered. That I was about leaving my husband's house few minutes ago." Hush baby. Don't cry, I wouldn't want my grandson to be ugly " She giggled and sniffed." Okay mum. I won't " I forced a cackle." My clients are here. I will hang up now and check up on you later "Before I could say " bye" she was already gone. I brought the phone off my ear and let the tears which I have b
Lisa's POVI walked to and fro the room with my hand on my waist. It's almost five hours that I woke up and yet Alex is nowhere to be found.Could it be that he had gone to see Lena?. Is this the reason why he forced me to stay here?. So that I can slowly grow fat and ugly while he goes outside to have fun with his hot and sexy Lena?. "That son of a bitch" I muttered under my breath. I suddenly felt a sharp pain on my stomach causing me to gasp. I must have stressed my body so much by walking up and down.I hissed depressingly as I sat on the bed and slowly rubbed my stomach. Just then, the door cracked open to reveal Alex." Mona. You're awake?" He asked." Yes I am. Why? You wanted me never to wake up right?" I growled." What?" He threw his head back surprised at my sudden outburst. I'm also surprised too. Blame the pregnancy for these mood swings."Where are you coming from?""The study room. I have been making research on how to take care of my pregnant wife and also be a good f
Alex's POVI turned restlessly on the swivel chair as many thoughts ran through my head. I still don't understand why Lisa is trying to push me away. I know I hardly spent time with her in the past but I'm trying to change but she is making things difficult for me.I thought she has always wanted my attention. What changed?. Does she hate me now?. Ugh. This is so frustrating. I shouldn't give a damn if she hates me or not. She is carrying my heir and that's all that matters. "Sir. Sir. Are you listening to us sir?" I heard one of my managers say, bringing me out of my thoughts.This is the third time that I was blanking out like this. I looked around to see everyone staring at me with worried and confused looks. I am not the type that loses focus during meetings."Is everything alright sir?" George, my personal assistant whispered to me.I nooded positively, adjusting my tie."This meeting is adjourned till further notice." I announced."Yes sir" They chorused. I let out a deep sig
AlexI let out a deep sigh of relief as I brought the car to a halt before my mansion."We're here" I announced, taking off my seat belt. I didn't get any reply from her so I turned to see her sleeping peacefully like a three year old with her head rested on the comfy chair."I can't believe this" I chuckled as my heart warmed up at the image. God! She was beautiful - her long brown hair fanned out around her and her pink lips slightly parted as if waiting to be kissed.I got closer and bent over her as I gazed at her a little longer. I have been thinking a lot about her lately. I've gotten so used to seeing her that sometimes I wished she works in my company. And each time I lay my eyes on her, there is this strong urge to let down my guards and give her full access to my heart."Could this be love?" A voice in my head said.I quickly shook the thoughts away. Love? It can't be possible. How can I possibly fall in love?. No. That can't be possible. I guess I'm only feeling this way be
LenaI let out a deep breath as I pulled up my car before the huge building - my boyfriend's company. For the past few weeks, Alex has not checked up on me nor is he picking up my calls. This is very unlike him and it makes me wonder if everything is alright.I stepped out of my car and picked up the glass-framed picture of I and Alex looking all sweet and happy. I don't know why he's avoiding me but I will surprise him with this and confess my feelings to him.This is probably one of the hardest decisions I have ever made but I have no choice. I know Alex doesn't believe in love but I can't continue pretending that I haven't fallen for him- He at least deserves to know the truth.I walked through the glass door into the ever-busy hall with a big smile on my face. As soon as the nosy employees saw me, they greeted me. The naive ones slightly bowed while the brave ones muttered a loud "Good morning".I just nodded at them as I got into the elevator. Each step I took towards Alex's offi
LenaMy feet wouldn't let me stop as I ran out of his office and down the stairs. I couldn't tell how many I went down but finally, my tired legs stopped.I crumbled to the floor and started sobbing. I'm so stupid. If only I had rejected him that night. I shouldn't have let my love for him blind me. But why is it so hard for him to love me back? What does that Lisa have that I don't? My body racked as more sobs came. I was so angry, upset, sad, and hurt that I just couldn't think logically and rationally.I blindly got out of the building. By the time I got to my car, I couldn't even remember how I got there. Did I take the elevator or the stairs?.. I couldn't tell. I drove aimlessly and after what seemed like forever, I arrived home. I picked up my sunglasses and put them on as I trodded into the large foyer. Luckily, no one stopped me as I climbed up to my room.I crawled onto my bed. I brought my knees up to my chin and hugged them tightly as I sobbed into myself. My voice sounde
Mona Lisa My heart skipped as I realized how much I had missed this sound. I got up to leave and he seized one of my wrists. "Please don't go" His pleading completely stopped me in my tracks. "It's late"As if that was the real reason why I was leaving, I saw the clock on the nightstand and it said 11:50 pm."Please stay." He begged again. He wasn't the type to beg so I knew it was the alcohol talking. As I was having internal battles with myself on whether I should stay or not, he added. "I need you."That simple statement destroyed my resolve to leave. I sat back down as he tried to sit up and lean back against the headboard. I stood up and grabbed the lapel of his suit jacket with one hand and the end sleeve with the other." Here, let me help you take this off so you'll be more comfortable."He moved away from the headboard so I could take the jacket off and leaned back again, once I was done. I took off his shoes as well."My sweet wife," He said tenderly as I sat back down. T
LisaThe soft hum of the city outside was drowned by the rhythmic breathing of my sleeping angel. With a cup of milkshake in hand, I tiptoed into the nursery, where the golden morning light painted warm hues across the walls. My little prince lay peacefully in his crib, his tiny fingers curled into loose fists, his delicate lashes fanning over his rosy cheeks. It had only been a few minutes since I left him to make my drink, yet it felt like I had been away for hours.A soft smile stretched across my lips as I leaned over, my heart swelling with indescribable love. Gently, I ran a finger down his velvety cheek, memorizing every inch of his perfect face, his button nose, the tiny lips that occasionally puckered in his sleep. He had his father’s sharp features, but his deep brown eyes were unmistakably mine.The nursery, adorned with plush animals and a celestial-themed mobile, carried the faint scent of baby powder and lavender, creating a cocoon of warmth and tranquility. Alex had gon
LisaDays blurred into weeks, and weeks melted into months. My mother had returned to her hotel in California, the one Alex had set up for her, and transformed it into a thriving five-star establishment. She had always been a force to reckon with, turning every opportunity into something grand. My father, on the other hand, had vanished from my life. A part of me wanted to care, but every time that feeling surfaced, I quickly buried it under a mountain of reasons why he didn’t deserve my concern. Maybe pregnancy had softened my heart, but not enough to forgive a man who had only ever brought me pain.A warm arm wrapped around my waist, pulling me from my storm of thoughts. Gentle fingers caressed my swollen belly, sending waves of warmth through me. I inhaled deeply, recognizing the intoxicating scent of Alex’s cologne before his lips brushed against my ear."What’s troubling my beautiful wife?" His deep voice sent a delicious shiver down my spine.Even after all this time, he still h
LisaA sharp vibration in my palm pulled me from my thoughts. My phone had beeped. A message from Alex."They're here."A slow smirk curved my lips before I quickly wiped it away, returning to my somber expression. The real show was about to begin.Donald’s eyes pleaded with me, his voice shaking under the weight of regret. "I'm really sorry, dear. I didn’t mean to hurt you and your mother."I let out a bitter chuckle, folding my arms. "You didn’t mean to hurt us?" I repeated, my voice dripping with sarcasm. "That’s the best you can come up with? You knew we had nothing. You knew how helpless we were, yet you still left. You abandoned my mother—the woman who stood by you when you had nothing—just to chase after another woman’s wealth. Tell me, Donald, did you hate us that much?"His eyes widened in panic. "No, I don’t! I never did! I love you and your mother. I just...""To hell with your love." My voice rose, my breath shaky as emotions surged through me. "If you cared about us like
LisaMy heels clicked against the polished marble floor as I stepped into the grand hotel lobby. The air was crisp with the scent of expensive cologne and freshly brewed coffee, but even that couldn’t calm the storm raging inside me. I had agreed to meet Mr. Donald, yet with every step toward the room, my heart pounded harder against my ribcage.I had seen him countless times on television, and every time, all I felt was raw, unfiltered hatred. So why was today different? Was it because I would finally see him in person, just the two of us, no cameras, no distractions?I swallowed hard. God, I wish Alex was here. If only he could hold my hand, tell me I’d be alright. But no, I needed to do this alone.A poised young woman in a crisp uniform approached me, her smile polished and professional."Mrs. Marvins, I presume?" Her voice was smooth, almost too welcoming.I nodded."Welcome, ma'am. Please come with me. Mr. Donald has been waiting for you." She gestured toward the stairs, leading
AlexThe tension in the room was suffocating. Monalisa paced back and forth across my study, her heels clicking sharply against the polished floor. Her brows were furrowed, her expression unreadable. The silence stretched between us like a taut rope, ready to snap at any moment.I shifted uneasily in my chair, my fingers gripping the armrests. She had just told me about her confrontation with Lena, about the outrageous claim that she was pregnant with my child. But that was impossible. I had never once had unprotected sex with Lena. So how in the world could she be carrying my child?My jaw clenched as frustration surged through me. This is not right. I hissed under my breath, running a hand through my hair. Why did this have to happen now? Just when things were finally getting better between Monalisa and me?I could feel the storm brewing in the air. Monalisa abruptly stopped pacing and turned to glare at me. My heart pounded. The weight of her gaze was heavier than any accusation sh
DonaldI ran my hand through my hair for what felt like the hundredth time, frustration twisting my gut. How had things gone so wrong? For years, I had considered Mr. Marvin a friend but all this time, he had been nothing more than a snake, lurking in the grass, waiting for the perfect moment to strike.Days ago, my financial secretary called, his voice laced with urgency, to inform me that the Marvins had suddenly withdrawn their shares. Just like that, without warning. And the timing couldn't have been worse. We were in the middle of production for our latest car model. The betrayal hit me like a punch to the gut.Fuming, I had immediately reached out to Mr. Marvin, demanding an explanation. But his response was as cold as ice. “Speak to my daughter-in-law. She’s in charge now.”The audacity.I thought we were about to become family. And yet, they had discarded me like a piece of trash the moment they saw fit. I should have seen this coming. Maybe if I had learned my lesson when the
Lisa"Are we going to your summer house?" I asked, my voice laced with excitement.Alex nodded, and I gasped, my heart skipping a beat."But how did you know?" he asked, his brows drawing together in confusion.I sucked in a sharp breath. I wasn’t supposed to say that out loud.The truth was, I had seen it in his childhood diary, the one where he poured out his innocent dreams before the world turned him cold. In one of the pages, he had written about building a summer house, a place where he would escape with his Cinderella, the one woman who would truly belong to him. I had wondered what could have happened to that hopeful little boy to make him grow into the ruthless man he had become.But I couldn’t tell him that. He wouldn’t take it well."I… I just made a guess," I improvised quickly. "I mean, if you can have a penthouse, then you should also have a summer house, right?"It sounded weak, even to my own ears, but I prayed he wouldn’t press further.Alex studied me for a moment be
LisaI still couldn't believe it—this was Alex, the same cold-hearted man who once made me cry myself to sleep every night. Now, he was spoiling me with gifts, affection, and surprises. It was almost too good to be true.Today, he had suddenly asked me to step out with him. I had no idea what he had planned, but I didn’t care. As long as I was with him, I knew it would be worth it. I grabbed my bag, ensuring I had everything I might need, and hurried out to meet him.Sliding into the luxurious black Rolls Royce, I fastened my seatbelt and turned to him, excitement bubbling in my chest. “So, where are we going?” I asked eagerly.He chuckled, his deep voice sending a shiver down my spine. “It’s a surprise. You’ll find out soon enough.”I leaned back, observing him as he started the car. My husband. The word still felt surreal. Dressed simply in a fitted red t-shirt, blue jeans, and a black cap, he exuded effortless charm. Even if he wore a trash bag, I was sure he’d still look devastati
LisaI reached out in my half-asleep daze, expecting the comforting warmth of Alex’s chest beneath my cheek, only to find… nothing.My fingers brushed against the cold sheets where he should have been. My heart stilled. My eyes snapped open.The other side of the bed was empty.I sat up, my mind racing as a sense of déjà vu hit me like a wave. The night before had been magical—his hands on me, his whispers against my skin, the way he held me like I was the only thing that mattered in his world. Had it all been a dream?I swallowed hard, glancing down at myself. I was still naked, my nightgown neatly folded beside me on the bed, just as he had done the last time.The last time…A bitter chill crept into my veins as the memories crashed over me. Waking up happy, only to be shattered by his cold words."It was a mistake, Lisa."I had spent days convincing myself that this time was different, that he had changed, that I meant more to him now. But what if I was wrong?"You’re a fool, Lisa,