Monalisa's POVI stepped down from the cab and paid the driver as he zoomed wearing a confused look. I am sure he must be wondering why someone who is visiting such an affluent family would go with a cab. This is all Alex fault.After we left mum's house, I thought we were going home but all of a sudden he brought the car to a halt. He asked me to get down and use a cab because he had an important meeting to attend to.All my protestations fell on deaf ears as he was adamant to watch me go home on cab while he goes to attend his stupid meeting in his car.I am sure the important meeting is that of Lisa because she kept on calling and texting him. Maybe she is angry that Alex spent almost the whole day with me and that jerk decided to Leave me stranded to go appease his girlfriend.Ugh. I can't believe he did this to me. I hate the both of them."One moment he is kind and the other moment he is acting like a devil." I murmured as I angrily stomped into the foyer. I already know the pas
Monalisa's POVI picked up my phone and walked downstairs for a stroll. I have been lying down on the bed and chatting with Kate all morning. I was about leaving the house when I noticed that Anita was in the kitchen. What could she be doing there? She was supposed to be at work. She owns some companies and shopping complex. I walked up to the kitchen. As soon as she heard approaching footsteps, she turned back."Hi. Good afternoon mum" "Good afternoon dear." She smiled at me and continued with what she was doing. There were some stains of flour on the apron she was putting on, looks like she is baking."What are you doing mum?" I asked."Oh! I'm trying to bake some cup cakes for your husband and his father" she replied, scooping a liquid from one bowl into a pan.What? Is that not supposed to be the work of the cooks. I thought."I do this once in a while. Since we are always busy and hardly spends time together, this is my way of strengthening our bond" She added." Oh. That's co
Alex's POVI sat backwards on the whirling chair and took off my already tired hand from the keyboard which was connected to the large monitor on my table. I have been busy trying to type in some important documents which I can't trust with the secretary.Just then, the door cracked open. I looked up to see who had the guts to barge into my office without knocking and to my surprise, it was Monalisa."Hi hubby" She giggled as she shashayed towards me. She was dressed in a strapless blue gown which barely got to her knees and a pair of sandals. The light make up on my face made her look so different. She is beautiful.I didn't know I have been staring all this while, when Monalisa suddenly snap her fingers bringing me out of my thoughts.I cleared my throat."What are you doing here?" I asked."What kind of a funny question is that? Why? Am I forbidden to come pay you a visit or were you expecting someone else? " She fired.I let out a sigh and rested back on the chair. I am not in the
Monalisa's POVI can't believe Lena had the guts to bring cupcakes for Alex after knowing I was also going to his office with pancakes. Does she think I am in a competition with her? How many times will I explain to her that I don't care about Alex and I don't give a damn about their relationship.I hissed and walked out of the office. I am sure this is what that jerk wanted; to get rid of me and spend time with his girlfriend. Poor Lena! I wonder what she sees in that Alex. From the way she looks at him, I am definitely sure she is in love with him. But Alex told me that they both don't believe in forever and marriage. I was still lost in my thoughts when I collided into a huge figure causing some documents to spill out on the floor."What the heck! Are you blind or something?" A man roared."I am so sorry. I am sorry" I apologized and quickly bent to pick them up.Some men tried to assist me but he stopped them. "Don't aid her. She made a mistake, let her bear the consequences alon
Monalisa's POVI yawned and slowly opened my bleary eyes to behold Alex seated on a chair beside the bed and staring at me. I screamed and quickly sat up in shock."Hey! What are you doing? You almost startled me" I almost yelled, breathing heavily. He didn't say anything rather he kept on glaring at me without even blinking.Okay! This is getting more scarier and uncomfortable."Alex? Are you okay? Why are you staring at me like that?" I slowly asked, confused." How do you feel after ruining my yesterday and today?" He snarled with furrowed brows." What do you mean by.." I paused as yesterday's event replayed in my head. I can't believe I cried on his shoulders. I don't have to ask about his clothes, I am sure he is never going to wear them again."I.. I'm really sorry about yesterday, I didn't mean to stop your activities but I couldn't help it" I slowly spoke, pouting my lip. He let out a brief laughter. " Sorry? Is sorry going to solve everything? Do you know how many contract
Kate's POVI stepped out of the cab and paid the driver. I hope Monalisa is fine? Or could it be that her husband has done something terrible to her?I turned to see the huge mansion standing before me."Oh my gosh! Monalisa lives in a palace" I gasped, admiring the building.I shook off my silly thoughts. I have to be focused. If I find out that Alex did anything to Lisa, I will forget that he was once my crush and won't hesitate to give him a taste of my fist. I charged towards the building and pressed the door bell but there was no response. I pressed it again and the door cracked open to reveal a young lady. She was putting on a blue uniform, looks like she is a helper. This is the way the maids of rich people in television dress."Hi.. I am here to see Monalisa, she is my friend""Oh.. you are Kate? She told me that you will be coming, please do come inside" The lady said with a warm smile. I returned the smile and walked into the large foyer. The interior deco was out of this w
Monalisa's POVI and Kate stood watching as my mother in-law entered into her car and drove away. "Good bye mum" I said, waving my hand.In few seconds, the car was out of sight. I let out a deep breath and walked back into the shopping mall with Kate following suit.I had just launched my first large supermarket and I couldn't help but feel fulfilled. I just hope things go well, I would like to launch more shopping malls and boutiques in different parts of America and beyond.I looked at the flowers in my hand and smiled, my mum in law had given it to me as a gift during the opening ceremony which was co ordinated by her. Mum was here too but she had left earlier because I made her to. It was time to take her drugs and Injections and I wouldn't want her to miss any of the dose of the drugs because of me. Alex was supposed to be here too but I suddenly received a message from him saying that he was busy and couldn't attend.I'm sure he must be spending time with his girlfriend. Today
Monalisa's POVI sat on the chair discussing with my friend, Kate. She wouldn't stop screaming and staring in awe at the gifts given by some dignitaries to my father-in-law. We were both amazed when a man presented to him the key to a customized Lamborghini car. Why does the rich prefer gifting themselves when they can actually give it to those who don't have any nor can afford it.Well, it's his birthday and I guess he deserves it. "Oh my gosh! How could they be so shameless?" Kate suddenly exclaimed. I looked up to see her staring towards the bar stand with furrowed brows. I followed the direction of her eyes and my eyes fell on Alex and a lady. That area looked a bit darker than other part of the foyer but I don't need a prophet to tell me who the lady was. They both seemed so happy. "Why is that Lena always acting like a dog which cannot live without his master?" I said through gritted teeth." I feel like dragging out all her hair" Kate added.I sighed and tried to take off my
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,