“You are Jay's wife, right?” Joshua’s grandma asked, her eyes darting toward me.I didn’t know what response to give her; I was stunned. She looked me dead in the eye, and it made my legs feel extremely vulnerable.“Yes, yes I am,” I stuttered and gulped down a huge wad of saliva.His grandma released a small smile. Did she like me? I asked myself, as the smile seemed welcoming.“Why did you accept to marry him?” Joshua’s grandma pushed forward another question. At that point, I was already sweating. I glanced at Joshua, but he wasn’t looking at me. He seemed more composed than I had ever seen him.“I’m waiting,” Joshua’s grandma chipped in and snapped me out of my oblivion.“I married him because I love him,” I lied, trying to maintain composure. I didn’t want them to know I was lying.For a brief moment, his grandma and I locked eyes, and then she looked at Joshua and nodded her head. I was right; she liked me. Apart from her, Mrs. Henshaw was there as well, along with Emma and Josh
“My grandmother is inscrutable by nature,” Joshua said as his eyes darted towards me.I wrinkled my forehead in confusion. “What do you mean?” I asked, shrugging softly.Joshua stood up and walked over to me. “What I mean is, you have to prove to my grandmother that you are meant for me. Otherwise, we…” Joshua spoke and trailed off, his demeanor a bit shaken.This was one of the rare moments I saw Joshua with such a vulnerable expression. “Or else what?” My heart raced as I asked.“Or else I think we are going to have a hard time keeping our marriage contract,” his baritone voice finally came back together.I narrowed my eyes. “Why?” I asked.Joshua stared at me intently for a while before he moved backwards and relaxed on the couch, the same couch I had slept on yesterday. “If my grandmother doesn’t approve of you, then we cannot make this work. I can’t even consider staying married if she doesn’t approve of it,” Joshua explained while seated, his eyes lowered.My ears tingled at the
“Are you scared?” Joshua’s grandmother asked with a little smirk.I didn’t know what to say. My mouth quivered and my eyes squirmed, but I stood silently. My heart was battering so much in my chest. Her presence alone was terrifying to me.She came closer and placed her hand on my cheek, rubbing it tenderly. The more she caressed and stared straight into my eyes, the more I felt as though I was staring directly at my death. “Do not be scared,” she chuckled and pulled her hand away.I could already feel my hands growing clammy beside me.“Do not be scared. I just told you that to show you the lengths I can go for my family,” she said, nodding as she took a step backward.I stood silently. My eyes didn’t shift, nor did my legs. I was glued in place like a dummy. Grandmother waltzed away from me, sat on the big white couch, and pulled a book from the numerous volumes on the shelf.“Please join me,” she called out, tapping the space beside her on the couch.I was reluctant, but I had no c
“I want to be a co-CEO of your company,” I requested, my voice heavy in my chest and reverberating in my ears as I let out the words. The gravity of my request hung in the air like a storm cloud.Joshua’s eyes dimmed, and I saw the instant shock that covered his face. My heart pounded in my chest, each beat echoing like a drum, as I anticipated what he was going to say next.“I want to be the co-CEO of your company for the next two years of our contract marriage until the contract is over. As soon as we break the contract, my position as co-CEO will be stripped off,” I explained further, looking Joshua straight in the face. I could see the tension in his jaw, the disbelief in his eyes.He remained silent, watching my face as though he was trying to read something from my expression, as if searching for a hidden agenda.“You must be out of your mind to think that I will make you a co-CEO of my family’s empire,” Joshua finally slammed at me, a smirk of disgust and ridicule plastered on
“I also want you to unveil me as the Co-CEO on the day you are unveiling the face of your new branch,” I said confidently.Joshua turned and glared at me. I could feel a burning sensation in his eyes, an intensity that made my skin prickle. His lips tightened, his jaw chiseled with tension. But then, to my surprise, he smiled softly and walked away to the bathroom.“Should I take that as a yes?” I asked, but he didn’t respond.His silence was enough. I knew he had accepted. Finally, I was getting closer to my goal. I understood that I needed to take some drastic and manipulative steps before I could achieve what I wanted.I sunk into the couch and reclined my neck backward, closing my eyes for a moment. My heart pounded faster as the image of Marcus with Eunice flashed in my mind. I clenched my fists and gritted my teeth. That memory was a scar on my heart. Even when I didn’t want to remember it, it always came back on its own to haunt me, fueling my resolve with a burning intensity.
“Just give me your phone!” I ordered, not minding that he was bare-chested. I crossed my arms around my cleavage, trying to maintain a semblance of composure despite the bare tension hanging in the air.I was teeming with frustration, and all I wanted was Joshua’s phone so I could see my child. The longing to see my child was almost unbearable.Joshua, without saying a word, stood up from the bed, his presence dominating the room. Our eyes locked, his towering figure casting a shadow over me. His green eyes bore into mine, a mix of curiosity and challenge flickering within them.“And what makes you think you can order me around, Mrs. Claire Hensaw?” he quizzed, his frown deepening, etching lines of defiance across his face.The air between us crackled with an unspoken intensity. My heart pounded in my chest, a wild rhythm that echoed my desperation. The room felt smaller, the walls closing in as Joshua’s gaze held me captive. His proximity was overwhelming, his body radiating warmth t
After breakfast, I had returned to my room while Joshua went to work. The moments of quiet and tranquility enveloped me like a warm, comforting blanket. I finally laid on the bed since Joshua was not around. As much as I never wanted to get close to Joshua, his bed was so comfy, and I could not help but give in to the urge to lie on it. The mattress seemed to cradle my body perfectly, offering a softness that felt like a gentle embrace.With my hands spread wide, my thoughts drifted back to my moments in the cell. It was a bittersweet emotion that washed over me. I had learned that many people who were locked up did not really commit the crimes they were accused of, and I was a perfect example. I wished fervently that I could have averted that fate, but I guessed it happened for a reason. In all my years in prison, not once did Marcus visit me, nor did his conscience prick him.As I lay there, the silence of the room was punctuated by the rhythmic ticking of the clock, each second a
I should have known that Joshua wouldn’t have allowed me the chance to leave the house so easily. I gulped down a wad of saliva, feeling it slide uncomfortably down my throat, and used the back of my hand to wipe the sweat from my forehead. Anxiety and frustration swirled within me, tightening my chest.“But…” I began, about to push further despite knowing it would likely be a waste of time since Joshua had probably instructed him not to leave with me. Before I could finish my statement, the front door opened, and another guard quickly entered the car. My heart sank, and a wave of dread washed over me.“What is going on?” I asked, my brows lifting in confusion and irritation.“I’m sorry for keeping you waiting, ma’am. I was the one who called him and told him to wait behind,” the new man said, his tone calm yet authoritative.I still didn’t understand what he was talking about. “Why did you do that? I’m in haste and I do not have time to waste,” I snapped, my patience wearing thin. My
Authors POV Mia was in her room the next morning. She was pondering on her encounter with her supposed arch enemy, John. She sat on the bed, feeling much better than she felt the other night.The flashback of how John came so close to her yesterday stuck to her brain. It was a feeling that she couldn’t explain, just like genuine love, but she didn’t think it was love, probably immense disgust.Her hands wrapped around her chest, she sat on the bed silently and also strayed her thoughts to the new bride, or rather old wife as she claimed. The colossal part of Mia felt she overreacted about the whole situation. Why was she even angry? Was she married to Him or was he entitled to telling her about his past life? Irrespective of this incongruent thought of hers, she still felt bad, or rather angry.“Good day, ma’am”. A voice popped from outside which was accompanied with a knock on the door. It was the new cook “Yes, please come in” The cook came in with a tray in his hand. It had the
My heart raced so fast when Lucifer walked into the room. Thankfully, before he walked in, I collected Rogers hoodie and wore. I was sure he saw him when he came in and that’s why he came to my room. Lucifer never visited me so late at night, so the red flag was very glaring.I managed to convince him and he left the room not so suspicious. Thanks to God that my ears are very sharp and I heard the creaking floor boards as he approached. I guess God was on my side too.“That was a close one” I sighed with my hand pressing my chest after he left. Rogers who hid behind the curtains also came out.“You need to leave now!!” I snapped at him as he tried grabbing my arm romantically.“ and why should I?” He held my cheeks and tried kissing me but I tossed him aside.“Don’t do that again… please” he dragged and looked at me sternly. I looked back at him and held my breathe. A little bit of fear gripped me as I remembered what I had seen in his house. The drugs I saw made me a little terrified
" hi, Mister," A young chap greeted me with the Spanish accent. He was a bright looking boy. He had a confused smile on his face. With his blonde short hair." Good day Chap, you must be Jose ain't it?"I queried and squatted down to his level. He stared at me befuddled, but then I was smiling at him. He had a clear face and did have semblance with his father."Yes I'm Jose, how do you know my name, Mister?" He questioned with a childish voice. His left eye was slightly closed. I was about to answer, when there was a thunder clap.I looked upwards and the clouds where forming and sure a heavy rain was about wetting the soil."nada de qué preocuparse, chico (Nothing to worry about boy)" I said in Spanish. I scoffed and placed my hand on his face. " Jose, con quién estás hablando? (Jose who are you talking to?)" A feminine voice resounded from behind. " Who are you?"A lady questions with weak English and Spanish accent. The lady drags Jose away from my clasp. I huffed and stared at my
" Why did you summon us all? Brad snapped at me. It was the next day after I came back from Carl's house and I summoned everyone to the living room for a pack meeting. Carl was also invited but he hadn't arrived then."Just wait for Carl, there is something important I have to discuss and share with everyone." I said while Brad folded his hand gloating at me.The whole pack members were gathered and itching to hear what I had in store. Usually, I always did the listening but this time, doing the speaking did come with some ecstatic feeling."I don't have the whole fucking day Alina, you either speak now or I will waltz out of here."Brad bawled pointing his hand at me. My hands were now folded."Calm down Brad, she has never asked for permission to speak so give her this one chance"Lady Macbeth said. She seized a moment with my glare. We gaped at each other and she nodded first with a smile and blinked her eyes for about half a minute."Okay then" Brad said and sat back on his seat.
"I Armnado Luca, this day reject you, Elsa Roland as my mate" These were the words of Armando, my mate or rather my Ex mate now. It was my twentieth birthday and everything was going smoothly before this happened. Ironically, the party was hosted and organized by Armando unknown to me that he had a hidden agendum. Tears filled my eyes on hearing this and I stared deeply into his eyes and I saw no remorsefulness in him but rather he looked all serious." Armando, what is this, you are joking with me right? '' I playfully said and touched his arms as he was used to playing silly pranks on me and so i thought it was one of them. But unfortunately, my thought was not it and so it just remained my thought alone and not his."I am very serious Elsa. This is not a joke" He sternly uttered to me. My eyes became watery and my breathe ceased for some seconds. How was it even possible that Armando who had only shown me love would do this to me publicly. He was actually holding a microphone when
“So what is the situation back there?” Asher bashes Ma Trisha with his questions. she looks at me and then right back at him. I know from her looks that what prolly happened was out of the ordinary. She looks very pale and her eye can actually speak out the full story. I thrutch backwards and allow her move forward. She sighs but still on, she doesn’t say a word. I ponder in my heart wondering nd what king her she going her kind and what hodge might have gone through but I still can’t still figure it out. “It was a lot”she manages to spit out at last. I can only but imagine all that she went through. I can literally pick out the pain from her voice. “Please tell me more” Asher says with the utmost urge to want to know what happened. He is gritting his teeth right now with his hands clenched firmly. She doesn’t speak further. She continues to ogle at the both of us as though we are the one who are expected to speak and explain. I lock my lips and gulp down saliva while I allow
" You stand there and tell me you are sorry?" I bellowed. I brought the knife very close to his neck. He stayed there and moved not. "I do not care what you want to do with me. I know whatever comes my way from you, I really do deserve it. I was a son of a bitch and treated you like scum. You did everything to please me, but I was too stupid to have seen it." He voiced with a shaky voice that passed so many emotions, like a strummed guitar. His hands are still pointing downwards. His eyes quirked a second. I glared at him for seconds. My hands trembled as I had a very strong grasp on the knife. My face contorted and my eyes narrowed. All I felt in me was total bitterness. I really felt the urge to stab him but I was trying so hard to resist the demon." I just feel like killing you Rogers!!!! " I growled and placed the side of the sharp knife to his throat. I pressed slowly, but then it tipped on his neck. Suddenly blood started dripping little by little. I gnashed my teeth and wa
"When we have cookies, I play a game with her", Zelda said smiling and also relaxed on a seat." Game? What game is that?" I inquired, quite eager to find out what it was. My hands were laid on the table and eyes fixed on Mrs Zelda."It's a kind of questioning and truth" she said." Do you mean truth or dare?" "No, not that. Now the question and truth session is slightly different from truth or dare. In this game, before you pick a Cookie, someone would ask you a question and you have to be truthful to the core to answer the questions asked or the God of cookies is gonna take the cookies away." Her mom said and I chuckled." Disclaimer, Its just fiction and it's just some fun thing I do with her . She think it's true, so I use it to get answers from her when she lies to me because she loves cookies so much" her mom whispered to me because she was seated beside me. " Oh okay"I chortled."I will be right back, I need to get some milk" Zelda said and got up from her chair.I sighed de
"What is the plan?” Sir Luca questioned looking at us all. My eyes went to Adrain and wanted him to explain it because he made it.“ We do not really have a plan as of now because we are still not ready. Alina is the one who would be fighting Tiana…” he was still explaining when Sir lUca cut in.“ Why is it Aloka that would he going against Tiana? You should know how strong Tian is now at this moment. You know she is a witch and Also a balck wolf. I really do not think it is that great an idea for Alina to be the one that fights Tiana. I think you should be the one because she still has a soft spot For You and you can use that as namn upper hand to get her” Sur lUca said. In as much as I didn't want to get pissed but then I felt awkward. He sounded a though I was worthless.“ Let me out, let me show this Asshole what I am made of '' Maddy roared at me. The tone with which she used in vocalizing made me chuckle slightly.“Alina is the best person to go against Tiana not me because she