Monalisa's POVAfter few minutes of driving, the car finally came to a halt before a large building which was decorated with different colors of light, people were going in and out of the building with smile clearly written on their faces."Is this the best mum could think of? I thought she booked the whole cinema" Alex snarled.What is his problem? What is wrong with this place?." And you? Aren't you planning on getting down or should I get you a red carpet? " He growled at me.Why is he always rude towards me?.. I am already tired of arguing with him, so I will let it slip this time. I hissed and pressed the red button on the door and it pushed open. I got down and he did same."Let's go" He ordered but I quickly slipped my hand into his arm.He gave me a "what are you doing look?""People are watching and we're expected to act like a couple who is truly in love, remember? " I pouted my lip.He shook his head and continued walking while I followed suit. We got into the building and
Anita's POVI felt my leg wobble as my eyes fell on the pictures in my hand for the third time. Alex was cuddling Lena and they both looked so happy. In the other picture, Monalisa was seated with Felix. What the heck is going on?I sent them to the cinema to spend time with each other but rather they decided to go with different partners.I slumped into the couch as reality struck me again.I picked up my phone and dialled my lawyer's number. "Good morning lawyer. I want you to check something for me" I said into the phone as soon as he picked up." What would you want me to check up for you ma? "" My son got married on the 10th of April. Can you help me check if any marriage bearing my son's name was registered on the said date? " " Huh? It's almost five months ma and many people has registered their marriage. It would really be stressful going through the file searching for your son's name."" How much will it cost me? I really need to know if the marriage was registered or not
Monalisa's POVI blinked my eyes in confusion as my mother in-law kept on staring at me as if I was a stranger whom she just saw for the first time.This is strange.Could it be that I have done something wrong?.. but that is not possible. I can't remember doing anything against her wishes. "Mum? You're making me uncomfortable, have I done anything wrong?" I stuttered."Are you truly married to my son?" She dropped the bombshell causing me to flinch in shock." What? " I exclaimed with widened eyes, hoping and praying that I didn't hear right." Are you legally married to my son?" She repeated.What the heck is going on? How did she managed to find out?. Oh my goodness! What will happen next? I'm definitely done for." Why are you quiet? Have you suddenly gone dumb? Huh?""I...I.." I opened my mouth to say but no words was forthcoming.She rushed to me and grabbed me by my arms. "No.. no.. don't tell me it's true. You are married to my son right? Your marriage isn't fake right?.. Tel
Anita's POVMaybe I shouldn't blame the poor girl, she was in a state of dilemma and Alex took advantage of it to satisfy his crazy thoughts.Impressive! My son is a really good player, he has learnt to play games just like his father but unfortunately, he can't be smarter than his mum.I have to find a way to clean up this mess before his father finds out that Alex arranged a fake marriage just to get properties from him. I'm sure Peter will not spare him, he had always been strict on his own son. But behind all this, I can attest that he truly loves Alex."What do you want me to do mum?" Monalisa asked." It is simple but before I continue, do you love my son?" I asked with furrowed brows." What? " She exclaimed with widened eyes.I am sure she wasn't expecting the question. Whatever her reply will be, will help me know what to do next."Why are you not saying anything?" I asked, worried ."I.. I.. really don't know mum" she stuttered.Seriously? She doesn't know how she feels?Is t
Alex's POVI had a really stressful day, today. I had to complete all the works I left yesterday. Well maybe it wasn't really a bad decision. At least, I got to spend time with Lena, I have really missed her. I let out a deep sigh and pushed open the door. I dragged my already tired legs inside and to my surprise, Monalisa was sleeping on the couch.What the heck is she doing there? Is she tired of sleeping on the bed? Who does she think she is to suddenly wake up and make a decision without asking for my approval. First, she wanted the bed and when I decided to let her have it; she now wants the couch- I thought.I hissed and angrily walked up to where she laid but suddenly stopped when I heard a sniff. She is crying?I dropped my briefcase on the table and turned to her. "Mona. Are you alright? What is wrong?" I softly asked. She sat up on the couch and her eyes were already soaked with tears. At that moment, all the anger I had in me vanished and was replaced with worry and pity.
Anita's POVI was busy enjoying a good massage from one of the helpers when we suddenly heard a knock on the door."Who is there?" I asked."It's me mum" Alex? Isn't he supposed to be at work by now? It's almost late."Come in son" I offered.The door pushed open to reveal Alex with a big frown on his face."Get out. I want to have a word with my mum" He ordered the young lady, rudely. She took a slight bow before running out. "Hey son. What's wrong? You didn't even greet your mother. Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?" I asked, worried."What is going on with you mum? Huh?" He blinked his eyes in anger. Why does he look so angry? I don't remember doing anything wrong. Or could it be that Monalisa told her about what transpired between us yesterday? Oh my goodness!" Talk to me mum? Why are you keeping quiet? " " What exactly do you want me to reply? I don't even understand what you are saying" I chuckled nervously." Why did you ask Monalisa not to eat anything from th
Alex's POVI turned restlessly on the swivel chair as many thoughts ran through my head. I still don't understand why the thought of Anna keeps troubling me. I really don't care if she stays hungry all day but why do I keep on feeling restless?."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 am 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?" Steven, 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 sigh of relief as soon as they left. I fished out my phone and dialed my best friend's number but changed my mind. If I call him, I am sure he would seize the opportunity to tease me and I'm not in the mood for that so I settled for a text
Monalisa's POV I raised my eyebrows. "Alex is worried about me?""Yes. He asked me to get you some food from the eatery since aunt would not let you leave the house" Felix explained, showing me the bag in his hand. "But I guess you don't need it anymore because you look fine to me" I quickly snatched the bag away from him. "What do you mean by that? Because I haven't eaten doesn't mean I should look like someone who is mourning. I'm from a middle class family remember? So I'm used to staying hungry"He studied me for a moment probably thinking if he could trust my words. Finally, when he seemed to be satisfied- he let out a deep breath. " Take care of yourself, I will be leaving now "He said standing up but I stopped him. " How can you just leave like that without thinking of a way to help me out of my predicament. I thought we're friends? " I pouted my lip.He gave me a surprised look. I'm sure he must be wondering why I'm so dramatic. He lets out a deep breath and sat back on the
LisaI grinned as I pressed the red button. Let’s see how Alex reacts to this.After that drunken night, I realized something—Alex still cares. Beneath his cold, guarded exterior, he’s hurting just as much as I am. But he’s afraid;afraid to confront his feelings, afraid to let go of his fears. If jealousy is his weakness, then I’ll use it. It’s the only way to make him confront his feelings.I just hope it works.Kate, who had been carefully painting her nails, suddenly stopped and turned to me, her brow furrowed.“What?” I asked, feigning innocence.She scoffed. “Seriously? You’re really going this far just to make Alex jealous?”“I… I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I said, shifting uncomfortably.Kate slow-clapped, her smirk deepening. “Nice move, bestie. Really, top-tier manipulation. But what if he doesn’t come? What if he doesn’t even try to stop you?”That thought slammed into me like a freight train.What if he doesn’t come?. If Alex didn’t react, I would be doomed. St
AlexFor the first time in weeks, I felt light. Like a weight had been lifted off my chest, allowing me to breathe again.I had spent too long fighting what I knew deep down to be true, drowning in my own fears, and pushing away the only woman who had ever looked at me like I was more than just a broken man. But today, that changed.Today, I was going to tell Monalisa the truth.A smile tugged at my lips, and despite my best efforts to suppress it, I couldn’t. The realization that I loved her- truly, madly, and without reason had settled in my bones, warming me from the inside out.But of course, Kelvin had to ruin my moment of peace."Alright, spill," he said, dropping his phone with a loud thud. His narrowed eyes locked onto mine. "What’s with the smile?"I barely glanced at him. "What do you mean?"He scoffed. "Oh, come on, Alex. You’ve been sulking since Monalisa left, acting like life has no meaning. Now, out of nowhere, you're all smiles? Something’s up."I hesitated. Should I t
Lisa"Where am I?" My voice was hoarse, barely above a whisper. My head throbbed as I rubbed my sleep-filled eyes."You’re home," Alex said, his voice tense, like he was holding something back.I blinked at him, trying to focus. His brows were furrowed so tightly it was as if his entire face was carved from stone. I reached up, smoothing the crease between them with my fingertip. "Why the long face?" I giggled, my voice laced with exhaustion. "You look like someone stole your food or something."He didn’t laugh. Instead, his jaw clenched and when he spoke, his voice was low, almost shaking. "How could you do this to yourself? Lisa, you’re pregnant. You shouldn’t be drinking."I scoffed, rolling onto my side. "It’s not like you care," I muttered. "What are you even doing here? Shouldn't you be with her?""Don't," he snapped, his tone sharp enough to slice through the fog in my brain. "Don't say her name."I snorted, unimpressed. "Why not? Afraid of feeling guilty?"He exhaled heavily,
LisaI swallowed hard as camera flashes exploded around me, the chaotic voices of reporters blending into a deafening roar. Their aggressive questions cut through the thick air, but I barely registered them. My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt suffocated. Strong hands, ones I didn’t recall summoning, kept the press at bay, shielding me from the frenzy."Is it true that you and Alexander aren't together anymore?""We noticed renovations at your shopping mall. Are you repurposing it?"My throat tightened. Alex’s parents hadn’t just handed me major shares in their company, they had bulldozed my shopping mall and erected something bigger.I hesitated before stepping closer, knowing that the only way to get rid of them was to give them something. “Firstly,” I started, keeping my voice steady, “my shopping mall will remain. I’m simply adding a confectionery section. As for Alex and me…” I exhaled. “We are still together.”Silence. Then, a hand shot up. A woman with perfectly curled blo
MonaLisa “How do I look, Kate? Do you think they’ll believe me?” I asked for the third time, adjusting the disheveled strands of my hair in the mirror.Kate hesitated, her lips pursed as she studied my reflection. Then she smirked. “If I didn’t live with you and hadn’t seen firsthand how you prance around like a woman without a care in the world, I would actually feel sorry for you right now.”I arched a brow. “Really?”She folded her arms, feigning deep thought. “Mhm. You look like a woman who just escaped from a psychiatric hospital. So yeah, I think they’ll fall for your drama.”A slow grin spread across my lips. “Finally.”I turned back to the mirror for one last glance, and for a second, even I barely recognized myself. After watching hours of makeup disguise tutorials, I had managed to perfect the art of looking like a woman drowning in despair. The smudged mascara and the streaks of smeared eyeliner created the illusion of swollen, tear-ravaged eyes. My tangled hair, barely he
AlexI dragged my feet into my room, each step heavier than the last, and slumped onto the cold, hard floor. Monalisa is gone.Isn’t this what I always wanted? To be free? To finally breathe without the weight of a marriage I never truly surrendered to? No more obligations. No more expectations. Then why does my chest feel like it’s caving in? Why does my heart ache as if she took a part of me with her?. I clenched my fists, inhaling sharply. I hate this feeling.I ran a hand through my hair, gripping the strands, trying to keep myself together. My thoughts were spiraling, threatening to consume me, but before I could sink further, a knock sounded at the door."Come in," I hoarsed.The door creaked open, and there she stood- Nanny Dora. In her hands, a silver tray balanced a crystal glass and a bottle of whiskey. Exactly what I needed.She walked toward the nightstand, but I stopped her before she could place it down."Bring it here," I muttered.She hesitated, her gaze scanning my d
AlexI dragged my feet into my room and slumped on the floor. Monalisa is gone. Isn't this what I have always wanted?. To be a free man. Completely free from the annoying entanglement called marriage. But then, why do I feel sad that she is gone. Why does my heart hurt. Ugh. I hate this feeling.I ran my hand through my head, struggling to keep my loose emotions together. I heard a knock on the door. "Come in" I quickly replied and the door cracked open to reveal exactly what I needed at this moment - alcohol. With the tray which contained the bottle and glass cup in her hands, Nanny Dora headed towards the side table at the end of the bed."Bring it here" I stopped her.She hesitated as she turned to glance at me, probably wondering if it was right for me to be seated on the floor. I don't care right now. I just want to get rid of the emptiness. I let out a sigh as she placed the tray before me, on the floor. "Thank you." She made to leave but paused and turned to me. "Just got a
AlexI exhaled deeply as I finally brought the car before my huge mansion. I stepped down and rushed towards the main door, hoping that monalisa doesn't hurt herself . Jeez. What just happened. The automatic door pulled open and I rushed in, I was quick enough to halt or I would have collided with Lisa who was hurrying towards the door, rolling her pink travelling bag along."What is going on Lisa?. Why are you with a bag?" I asked, confused. "I'm obviously leaving your life so that you can have all the freedom to go back into the arms of your most beloved Lena " She growled and made to leave but I blocked her." What are you saying Mona?. You can't leave me just like that " I countered. " I know you are angry right now but it would be better we talk it over than making such a haste decision to leave "" Talk over?. Look Alex. There is nothing to discuss here. You have chosen who you want to be with and I'm sick and tired of being a sideline. I'm sick and tired of hoping for a relat
AlexI was trying to get clothes for Mona when I got a text message from Lena. She has arranged an apology surprise package for Lisa and would want me to check it out before inviting Mona over. Mona has been moody since their fight, I just hope this surprise will lighten up her mood again and probably, they will become friends.It was a few minutes drive and I finally got to Silverado's hotel. I got out of my car and walked into the large building. The moment I stepped in, the receptionist seemed to be waiting for my arrival as she quickly got to me and escorted me to the room."Come in." Lena's voice came as the young lady knocked on the door.I muttered a thank you to the receptionist before stepping in. I closed the door and turned to see Lena seated on the bed with no sight of any surprise package. "Hi, Alex" Lena chuckled as she stood up from the bed and walked towards me. She was dressed in a red gown which had a side slit, revealing her laps."I thought you said you prepared a