Flashback to 30 minutes ago Clara couldn't stand the embarrassment anymore. She took her phone and placed a call to Tristan. "Hey!" He said simply. Clara was shocked because of the way he addressed her. It was either he said, "Hello, babe! Or My love!"Seeing him call her Hey sent chills of fear over her body. Nevertheless, it wasn't the right moment to react. She wasn't in a good mood. "I want to leave the party now. Meet me in the car," She said in a commanding tone, hung up, and strode out of the party.The duo met in the underground park, entered the car and their chauffeur drove off.After some minutes, they got to Clara's house. Clara waited for a while, hoping Tristan would get down and open the door for her, however, it was what she least expected. "Go inside. We will talk better tomorrow," Tristan let out, staring at the space.His eyes were expressionless and there was an inexplicable emotion in his face. It was hard to depict what was running through his mind at th
The Next Day I woke up with great energy. I stretched lazily while yawning. My eyes were still closed so I didn't realize someone was in my room, sitting on my bed and looking at him with keen interest.I was startled when I saw his face as soon as I opened my eyes. It was Tristan. "Jesus!" I exclaimed, holding my chest and widening my eyes. Who would have expected to see him in my room very early? He had never come to my room for no reason and I do not pray he starts doing that now.I checked the calendar and also discovered it wasn't the time of the month when I always go to pump blood for my beloved. I couldn't place a finger on the reason he might be in my room. " You startled me," I mumbled, looking away emotionlessly. "Er... You have been living without fear lately," He let out, setting his eyes on my shoulders.I scoffed and rolled my eyes. As expected, he wasn't happy that I was not dancing to his tune and I was behaving nonchalantly recently. "So? If I could remember
" Why would Tristan come here?" She raised a question in her mind and shrugged her shoulders. It was nothing. It was impossible for Tristan to follow her here.Alyssa's POV After I decided on becoming a model because I wanted to torment Clara while following my passion. I made sure I did enough research about the agency she worked for.During my research, I found out she worked for "Star Modeling Agency" and they also had a rival in the entertainment business world. Which is, "Shine Modeling Agency"Immediately, I copied the CEO's number and put a call across. We booked an appointment and we agreed to meet in a restaurant.After discussing, we agreed on some things and he asked me to come to the agency to sign the contract. I couldn't hide my excitement.I can't wait to give Clara a taste of her medicine. I am not the Alyssa they all knew. I am different and I refuse to be treated like a speck of dirt.Clara's House.Tristan dashed into her bedroom and met her on the floor with empt
Her shock was replaced by revulsion. Her eyebrows creased and she raised them in a questioning manner. I chuckled and nodded, "Yeah! Isn't that what we call the people who got into the industry before us? I am humble, Miss Clara, please guide me the best way you can," I lowered my head slightly, and a sly smile was plastered on my lips.Clara gritted her teeth and tightened her fists. She raised one of her hands, pointing at me, "Isn't... Why...." She scoffed, releasing a heavy breath, and not knowing the right statement to utter. Inwardly, I knew she was feeling like she should pounce on me and decorate my face with smacks or punches.Well, too bad. We are in the public and she couldn't afford to show her bad bitch side to people who have been seeing her as the main lead and a gentle dove.I smirked inwardly. Let's see how long you can hold in "Okay! Okay!! Okay!!! Enough of the familiarity. Let's get started. We still have a long day ahead," He shouted, clapping his hands.I chuck
I couldn't stop cracking up inwardly. Stupid. I have always known she couldn't control her emotions. She always allows her sentiments to get the best part of her and I would be inclined to use that against her now. She needed to have a taste of her medicine. "What! What have you done, Clara?" The photographer asked, talking to her without honorifics.Clara was dumbfounded. "I... I... Didn't push her. I just..," Her lips and voice quivered. "Shut up. We all saw you push her. And it was all because she showed her concern to you," The manager also shouted. Tears rolled out of her eyes. She hated being shouted at. It makes her feel insecure. "Just start praying nothing happens to her," The photographer who had despised the way she performed today let out in a threatening tone.*. *I was carried to the car and was driven to the hospital.I was taken to a ward and an I.V drip was administered to me immediately. I was enjoying it all.Without knowing, the drip made me sleep off.
Tristan's POV The feeling of admiration surged in my belly when I saw my wife, Alyssa Arnold, dancing beautifully in the living room.The impulse to get up and grab her waist was so strong and almost impossible to control but I did.And I swear, if not for Clara's intervention, I would have pounced on her after catching a glimpse of her fresh coochie. I just realized how much I have missed my wife. We've been married for two years yet I have only touched her once.Everything about her was different, however, I love the new change. It was making me curious to know what her next change would be. "Take your bed warmer home. She's stressed," Her thin voice echoed in my ears like a moan. My groin hardened at the sound of her. My hands moved slightly, attempting to grab her tiny waist but I stopped myself. "What! She just called me your bed warmer, Tristan. Can't you hear her call me that? Do something, Tristan. You have to teach her a lesson as you have always done, Tristan. Answe
Tristan got to his room and took a deep breath. He practically lost his mind because of Alyssa's screams.Why would she react that way? I thought we both enjoyed ourselves last night and that makes us settle our rift. He was unsure of how to handle the situation at hand.*. *. * Tristan just got out of the bathroom when I dashed into his room without knocking. Before he could react, I hit him hard on his face. "How dare you, Tristan? How dare you? How could you take advantage of a drunk woman? I have always known you as a beast but I never thought you were capable of doing this to a weak woman," I yelled, spewing sore words.He opened his mouth to talk but I beat him to that, "Can you just shut it? I will do the talking and you shall do the listening. I don't know what happened and I don't know how it transpired, I just want you to know that you are not just a beast to me but a shameless rapist,"Saying this, I rolled my eyes, hissed, and turned to leave.Nevertheless, I didn't see
Tristan's POVI was surprised when I heard what the doctor said. Clara needed blood and her blood type is rare. Only Alyssa had her type of blood and she has been helping by giving Clara some of her blood anytime I asked for it, even though it was always forcefully. Now, I have been left in a dilemma, Clara needed blood and I can't call Alyssa for help anymore. I was still thinking of what to do when I heard Clara's scream from her ward. And that was it; I subconsciously took out my phone and dialed Alyssa's number. Inwardly, I was wishing she wouldn't pick up but she did at the second ring. "How may I help you?" She asked immediately she picked up the call. Her voice was cold and laced with hatred. My heart tinged at that, I wondered if she could ever truly love me again. What! Did I just hope for her love? What is wrong with me? I was still lost in my thoughts when her cold, yet sweet voice jerked me out. "Do you want to talk or should....," "Clara is sick," I hurriedl
A gunshot was heard in the hall. Tristan shouted, thinking Alyssa had been shot but she wasn't. Another gunshot was heard. Clara and Teresa were surprised. The gun was still with her, she hadn't shot yet. "Bang! Bang!! Bang!!!" The gunshots continued and they got scared. All their men were already on the floor, lying lifeless. The gun fell from Clara. Teresa picked it up and was about to shoot at Alyssa when a bullet hit her hand. She flung the gun away. "Ah!" She groaned. In a blink of an eye, the hall was surrounded by Tristan's men. "We are sorry we are late, boss," They all shouted and lowered their heads in respect. Clara tried to crawl away but was caught by one of Tristan's men. He shot her in the leg. "Ahhhhh!!!" She cried out in a loud voice. Tristan was unchained and he ran to his wife who was still in coma. He carried her on her shoulder and left the hall without saying anything to his men. Few of them followed him while the remaining stayed to hand over Teresa
"I'm sorry, Mr. Tristan" The doctor uttered dejectedly. Tristan's legs shook and he fell on his knees. "Nothing must happen to Alyssa, doctor. I will pay anything to save my wife. I will do anything to save her. She's my life. I am nothing without Alyssa," He sobbed. "We have to pray to God right now, Mr. Tristan. The surgery is successful but her chance of waking is 50%," "What! Successful??" Tristan asked, trying to make sure he heard accurately. "Yeah! She's out of danger currently. But she's in a coma and her chance of waking is 50%," The doctor unhappily revealed. Tristan's sad face changed into a a delighted one. He stood up and carried the doctor up excitedly. Although she was in a coma, there was still hope that she was alive. "Thank you so much, doctor. Thank you, doctor. You are my savior. You are my god. Thank you for saving Alyssa. Thank you for saving my wife," He continually let out, grinning from ear to ear. He wanted to dash into the theater b
The Next DayTristan already left for work by the time Alyssa woke up. She went downstairs after dressing up for work too, had her breakfast, and left the house. She drove on the streets of England, listening to her favorite song, oblivious to a big truck that was tailing her.Fortunately, she discovered there was something suspicious about the truck and then she found out she was being followed.Her heart thumped heavily. While still driving, she dialed her husband's contact. "I think I am being tailed, Tristan. I am in trouble," She shouted over the phone. "What!" Tristan sprang up. "Where are you?" He asked. "New Road. I am damn scared right now," She let out, fear was evident in her voice. "Calm down and be focused, Alyssa. Stay focused. Em! Why the hell can't I think of something? Yeah... There's a police station close to New Road. Can you go there?" He asked, picking up his car keys and dashing out of his office. "Yeah! I should be able to. I would just pretend like
Clara rushed to her house, packed some of her clothes, and left the house. When the police got to her place, she was nowhere to be found. At the hospital. Alyssa was scared to death when she heard Tristan groaning. A lot of questions were on her mind. She thought of what would have been her fate if Tristan hadn't pushed her away. "I promise to kill that desperate girl any day I catch her," She held Tristan. Thankfully, it was just a drop of the acid that skimmed by his arms. The wound was treated and bandaged and they left the hospital. "The police didn't find her at home," Tristan said and Alyssa giggled. "Of course, she's not so dumb to return home knowing the kind of man you are," Alyssa let out. She peeped at Tristan. "Thanks for saving me, Tristan. I would have been dead if you didn't do what you did," She hugged him and lay her head on his chest. "I created the mess and I have to clean it. This wouldn't have happened if I loved you and never cheated on you wit
Alyssa stepped out of the bathroom when she finished taking her bath. Tristan wasn't in the bedroom when she got there. She furrowed her brows and squeezed her face secretly, thinking of where he was. With her towel still tied above her breasts. She went to her makeup table and was applying a vitamin C serum. She was so engrossed in it that she didn't realize Tristan had walked in. Tristan stood there for a few minutes and absentmindedly, he planted a kiss on the nape of her neck. She wasn't expecting that so her body shook when the cold lips of Tristan touched her skin. She shivered and turned to look at him. She smiled at him. As if that was what Tristan was waiting for, without having another thought, he pressed his lips against hers. They kissed unhurriedly as if they were trying to take their time to savor the moment so that they did not miss any flavor of the lips. With their lips still pressed together, Alyssa stood up and they slowly moved to bed. They kissed with love
Alyssa held her burning cheek and glared at her. She opened her mouth to say something but her husband beat her to it. "What just happened?" Tristan asked, he rushed to Alyssa and gently held her. "Let's go to the hospital,"Before Alyssa could react, he carried her in a bridal style and ran out of the venue. The reporters couldn't stop him after his stoic and stern face. They only took pictures repeatedly and sounds of clicking cameras filled the air. "What did you do, Teresa?" The CEO of Shine Modeling Agency barked. His smiling face had changed into a frown. "I... I...," "Did you know you didn't just put yourself in trouble? Even the company is in trouble. Have you forgotten the kind of man Tristan is? Have you forgotten he's a devil?" The CEO inquired. Other guests murmured and pointed accusing fingers at Teresa. They all hated her guts. Then it dawned on Teresa, what she had done. She had let her envy take the better part of her. Tristan wasn't just some guy.
Clara's POVIt all started like a joke when Alyssa decided to attack me back. I thought it was the Alyssa I had known since college but I guess I was wrong. She was a sly and a snake who was ready to sting anyone who came close.I flung my phone and hissed. I was fuming with anger. My body quivered with vexation. How dare she! How dare Alyssa! No! I am never going to allow her to take anything from me. Not Tristan or the fame I have been trying to build for years.I took the glass of wine and angrily threw it at the wall. The shattering sound filled the room. Looking at the broken glass, I wished it was Alyssa. "I am going to break you more than you imagined, Alyssa," I picked up my phone and dialed a number. * * * Alyssa was treated like a bar of gold when she got to her modeling agency, Shine Modeling Agency. The CEO stood up as soon as Alyssa walked in and said in a loud voice "Let's all give Alyssa a standing ovation for letting us beat Star Agency after a countless defeat,"
Clara covered her burning cheeks with her hands. She frowned at Alyssa with her teary eyes. Apparently, when Clara raised her hands to hit Alyssa, she beat her to it and she slapped Clara instead. "Are you crazy? How dare you slap me?" Clara furiously interrogated. Her chest heaved heavily as she glared at her. Alyssa dusted some imaginary dust away from her hands and turned to leave, nevertheless, Clara grabbed her hands and turned her around violently. Well, that was the biggest mistake she made. The instant Alyssa turned, she clutched Clara's hair, "I know you will always misbehave, Clara," Alyssa pulled her hair aggressively. Clara cried out and hit Alyssa's hand. She was trying to get out of her grasp but Alyssa wasn't ready to let go. The more she tried, the tighter her grab became. Seeing that Alyssa didn't care a bit about her screams, she managed to snatch Alyssa's hair too, and pulled her harshly. "Have you gone mad? Do you want to hurt me?" Clara shouted as she d
Tristan's POVI was surprised when I heard what the doctor said. Clara needed blood and her blood type is rare. Only Alyssa had her type of blood and she has been helping by giving Clara some of her blood anytime I asked for it, even though it was always forcefully. Now, I have been left in a dilemma, Clara needed blood and I can't call Alyssa for help anymore. I was still thinking of what to do when I heard Clara's scream from her ward. And that was it; I subconsciously took out my phone and dialed Alyssa's number. Inwardly, I was wishing she wouldn't pick up but she did at the second ring. "How may I help you?" She asked immediately she picked up the call. Her voice was cold and laced with hatred. My heart tinged at that, I wondered if she could ever truly love me again. What! Did I just hope for her love? What is wrong with me? I was still lost in my thoughts when her cold, yet sweet voice jerked me out. "Do you want to talk or should....," "Clara is sick," I hurriedl