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
Monalisa's POVI looked at his phone screen and to my disappoinment, it was Lena calling. Why does this witch always interfere during my happy moments with my husband and always end up ruining it.Before I could do anything, Alex snatched the phone away from me and was about dialing the green button when I stopped him."Please don't pick the call. At least not tonight" I pleaded. Gosh. What is wrong with me?He paused and looked up at me. "Wait. Are you jealous?" Alex asked with furrowed brows.I scoffed. "Why would I be jealous? I don't even like you" I challenged. I hope he believed it because that sounded false even to my own ears." Really?" He replied and slowly started walking towards me while I moved backwards, still wondering what had gotten into him.The more I walked backwards, the closer he came to me. My head snapped back to bravely glare at him. He seemed unfazed and amused with the corner of his mouth lifted up. I hated how he could make my stomach flip even with the sli
Monalisa's POV I tossed and turned in bed, tired of hearing the chirping of the birds. As i turned to lay on my side, the blinding rays of the sun shot through the shades, hitting me right on the eye. Squinting, I stretched before pulling the duvet off my body. Next, I slipped my feet into my flops beside the bed, walked towards the window and pulled the shades open, taking in the sweet fragrance of the breeze that blew across. At that moment, my phone suddenly beeped. I hurried up to my dressing table and picked up my phone. It was from Kate;"It's been a while we had lunch together. Let's meet up at our favorite spot by 2"" Yeah. Okay " I replied. I was somewhat excited because at least now I got plans for the weekend and not sit around missing Alex.I had woken up to an empty bed this morning which wasn't unusual. However, I was quite disappointed at not being able to see him before he left. It's two months now since my relationship with Alex got better. We have gone from ene
Louis 's POVI sat on the soft sofa running my eyes around the huge foyer. It's been almost a year since I left for Dubai to spend some time with my mum who lives there and also manage one of dad's company over there.He had handed over the immature company to me and requested that I grow it and prove that I can manage his properties. But unknown to him, I know that his main reason for doing that is to push me away from his lovely wife and son. Well, he has invited me to spend some time with him. It's definitely going to be fun. "Dad, what of my brother? Isn't he coming to welcome me?" Oh, Alex? You know how he can be. I'm sure he must be busy with work, he will be here soon" Dad assured.Ugh. Always supporting his favorite son. "You look great son. I have really missed you. I even had to leave all my work today just to see how huge my son has grown to" Dad giggled.I huffed a laugh. "Stop teasing me dad. You look good too. My stepmom is really doing a great job"He let out a loud
Alex's POV I turned restlessly on the swivel chair as the thought of Louis being Monalisa's ex boyfriend ran through my mind. As much as I tried to shake away the thought, I kept on imagining what might happen when those two are left alone in such a big house. I sighed exasperatedly and closed my eyes as I ran my hand through my hair. Why does it have to be Louis of all people? . I know Monalisa claims not to have feelings for Louis but what if Louis still do? What if he decides to woo her again and she ends up falling in love with him again. And probably, they will get married and she will become my sister in law. Ugh. This is crazy. I shook off the scary thoughts. Just then, the door cracked open to reveal Lena. I sat up from my chair as my heart raced with joy. She is definitely a cure to my troubled mind right now. I chuckled and walked up to her with an outstretched hand, expecting her into hug me tightly as usual but to my surprise, she shot me a disapproving frown and wal
Monalisa's POVIt's almost two months since Louis started living with me in the same house. As much as I try to avoid him, he always come up with a way to appear before me. And not just that, I noticed that he is trying to use me as a pawn to get on Alex's nerves.Two weeks ago during a cold night, the whole family decided to have dinner together. I and Alex came down together to meet mum and dad already seated. Louis was not in sight and I was so happy.I walked up to one of the chairs and sat down, Alex was about sitting beside me when Louis beat him to it. I turned to look at Louis with a shocked look even Alex was shocked too.Mum tried to explain to Louis that I am a married woman and needs to sit beside my husband but Louis wouldn't want to have any of that. He insisted that he likes the chair and doesn't think it's a big deal if he sits beside me.After much arguments, dad stepped in and pleaded with Anita and Alex to let it slip. Afterall, it's just for a while and Louis will
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
MonalisaAlex kept on picking different wears, I turned many down but accepted a few. I was just not in the mood. Particularly not in the mood to shop with him. Because each time I set my eyes on him, I was worried that Lena would do as she threatened. No matter how much I tried to look happy, deep down I was really sad and scared.No matter what I say, Alex is still adamant about being friends with Lena. He trusts her so much and doesn't want to listen to me. I'm so scared that history will repeat itself again. I'm not even close to him, so it would be really easy for Lena to take him away from me."Mona. " A familiar voice yelled, bringing me out of my thoughts. I raised my head to see Kate walking towards me with smiles plastered all over her face.I jumped up to my feet and ambled over, into her arms. "Thank goodness you are here. I'm so happy to see you" She giggled as we disengaged from the hug. "How are you? ""I'm fine. What are you doing here?" I asked." I asked her to com
Alex I furrowed my brows as Mona climbed down the stairs in a short gown, revealing her perfectly straight laps. It reminded me of the gown yesterday, I guess that stupid man got enticed by it and thought it cool to woo someone else's wife.Mona didn't even say a word to me as she joined me on the table. At that moment, I decided that it was time to go shopping and get her maternity gowns. All her clothes are getting shorter due to her bump. Her body belongs to me alone and exposing too much of it, is not cool at all."After breakfast, we are going shopping" I announced.She raised her eyebrows. "All of a sudden? Nah. I'm not in the mood. Some other day" She has been acting strange since we returned from the party yesterday. I don't know what transpired between her and Lena but I was surprised to see them fighting and to avoid giving the media something to gossip, I had to forcefully take her home. She should be grateful to me instead of acting all moody.Well, that wouldn't stop m