They kept kissing each other without needing to catch their breaths, I couldn’t watch any longer so I rolled my wheelchair and headed back to my room although it wasn’t easy as I hadn’t fully recovered.
“Mrs Clinton, I was waiting for you,” a woman dressed in her nursing uniform said as I pushed the door open.
She ran to assist me immediately.
“Are you alright?” she asked, spotting the tears in my eyes.
“Yes I’m fine, something entered my eye,” I lied awkwardly blinking away tears but the
*****“Miss Thompson, it’s already past six,” my assistant Jessica reminded me — I changed my last name at work to intentionally hurt him which worked as he continuously begged me to change it.“Oh yes don’t worry I’m working pretty late tonight, I’ll see you tomorrow okay.”“Alright, just a reminder everyone has left the premises only guards, have a goodnight.”“Goodnight to you too,” I s
“She came to visit and since she’s the mother of Kiara I couldn’t let her spend her time in a hotel when we have plenty of unused rooms,” Clinton said and I felt my heart jump off my chest.“What a cute baby, he looks exactly like you Clint,” she said “hi baby, you look exactly like your daddy, you’re his copy, oh look at you,” she said taking Journey from Clinton’s arms. Surprisingly Journey wasn’t fearful at all he instead smiled at her as she played with him, “oh my he even has your smile,” she commented as she made her way inside passing between us.Clinton didn’t comment or say anything, instead he took Sophia’s suitcase and walked in —unbelievable. Sophia was playing with Journey as if her own son, she was good with kids as I saw Journey smile nonstop, he never liked strangers not even my own friend Loren, he would cry nonstop so it shocked me that with her he was okay. I walked to the bedroom with my eyes fixed on Sophia and my son since Clinton had taken Sophia’s suitcase to
“He’s fine,” my mood changed and he noticed.“Is everything okay?” he asked looking at me directly, I had to look away to avoid his eyes.“Yes, everything is fine, tell me how’s your life, I heard you’re managing the company, how’s that working for you? How does work feel?” I changed the topic.“Challenging but I’m getting there, this whole CEO position is not for me, it’s overwhelming but I’ve been managing, had to keep myself busy after losing the most amazing woman ever,” he said and tried to reach for my hands but I moved, “I regret losing you,” he added.“That’s great, I mean,” I cleared my throat to correct my words, “it’s good to hear. How’s your marriage with Lucy?” “Our divorce is being finalized,” he cleared his throat, “I respect you’re my uncles wife now, I won’t force you, your friendship is enough, I was a jerk and had lost you,” he said and I nodded, he had tricked me so many times in the past and I didn’t want to fall into the same trap again.“I found out Lucy was ne
“Jade? You still communicate with my nephew? Jess, what’s going on here?” he shouted.“Okay I’m really tired I need to take a shower,” I said and tried to walk to the bathroom but his big hands held my wrist, I didn’t even realize the time he got to my side.“Don’t funcken play with me Jess!” his grip tightened.“You’re hurting me,” I tried to struggle but was I kidding? His hands were unmovable.“That’s exactly how I feel, you talking to my nephew is squeezing my heart,” his voice was filled with anger. “I’m not talking to your nephew.”“Then why do you have his number? Why is he calling you?” he shouted.“I don’t know, why don’t you pick and find out,” I challenged, I wanted to confront him about the hospital incident but where would I start?“It better be nothing going on between the two of you, he knows better,” he sounded like threatening me.“What if something is going on, you’re going to kill me?”“Listen to yourself, your son is in another woman's arms crying in pain and you’
It was early morning, I struggled to get up, hungover and the sun rays disturbing my sight.“Fuck, why did I even agree to have a big window here,” I complained as I got up and started looking for my phone. I got it by the bedside table.“Wow, ten missed calls,” I had missed ten of Jade’s calls, I played the voice text he left.“Hi Jess, I have sent your car to your house, let me know when it arrives.”I dialed his number and he picked on the first ring, “Jade hey, is my car the reason you called like ten times?” I asked as I knew he was rich and cars never mattered to him whether they got lost.“You’re finally up, how are you?”“I’m great, just hungover.”“Yes, you drank too much last night,” he said.“Indeed, you didn’t even stop me,” I joked.“I tried but you refused.”“Yes you’re right, alright I’ll see you later.”“That won’t be possible.”“What? Why?”“I’m traveling back,” he said and my heart skipped a beat.“You’re traveling back, why?”“The company needs me.”“But you said y
Getting in my car, I drove at fast speed as he threatened to leave if I’m not there in ten minutes.I needed to see him before he left, I needed to talk to him.Luckily there was not much traffic and before I realized it, I was already packing at Jade’s apartment.Without hesitation I got out and rushed to his apartment hoping he hadn’t left as I was way past ten minutes. Reaching his door I knocked and he opened on my fourth knock.“Jess, you’re here,” he let me in.“Still looks the same,” I clinched on my purse as I walked in and awkwardly commented —everything was pretty much still the same.“Yes it is, some things just never change,” he said, “have a seat.”I sat on the little couch and memories started invading in, ‘no, I’m here to break it off with him not fall for him,’ I told my heart.“Would you like anything: tea, juice, champagne..”“Juice, thank you,” I cut him as I didn’t want to have any alcohol.“Be right back,” he said and left. I looked around realizing everything was
Clinton’s POVI woke up earlier like usual, as these days I’ve been waking up early to check on my son. I didn’t want him to wake up and feel alone. I glanced at my wife, who was sleeping next to me. She was snoring peacefully, her eyes closely pressed together, she hated mornings, and the sun rays disturbed her. I covered her fragile body and after kissing her cheeks I got up and headed to my son's room. I had to see him before I washed up.“Good boy, nice,” I heard Sophia’s voice from outside, she was feeding him. I admired her for a moment picturing my wife in her position, she had never for once fed him —I guess she had her reasons. I was a man, I needed to make her feel a bond with our son, I needed her to start feeling what I felt for our son.“Good morning,” I greeted as I walked in and shook myself out of my thoughts. I didn’t want to compare my wife to her, my wife couldn’t be compared to anyone, she was incomparable despite her failure to do her housewife duties.“Good mor
Clinton’s POVI couldn’t believe my eyes, I glanced back at my wife who was shamelessly covering herself with her dress.“I’m so disappointed in you,” I said and she kneeled down.“I’m sorry,” she apologized, I couldn’t even stand to see her face at this moment. Sophia was holding my arm.“She doesn’t owe you any explanation, you knew when you married her that she belonged to me,” Jade said but I ignored him, I didn’t have the strength to fight him.
I gently squeezed her hands and asked, “What did she say?”“Nothing, she only apologized and told me she's going to seek help,” she said. Even though she tried to hide her pain, I could still tell she was hurting for her—Sophia was her mother after all."Okay, that's good. What did you tell her?”“Nothing, I ended the call in her ear.”“Kiki…”"No, Mom, Sophia is an evil person, she doesn't deserve anyone's forgiveness.”“True, what Sophia did was bad.”“Not bad, separating a mother and child is unforgivable, talk of the pain Layla went through, no, I can't forgive her.”“I understand, I'm not saying what she did was right, no, Sophia caused not only Layla but all of us pain. What I'm saying is that everyone deserves a second chance, especially if they are willing to accept and work on their mistake,” I explained, and she nodded. “You might not be ready by now, but I'm sure one day you will.”“But…”“She will always be the woman who gave birth to you, you will forgive her someday,” I
~JESSICA~I looked around and saw that the whole family was there even Jade who was holding his baby.“Jessica, come here,” Mrs. Smith said, taking me in her arms. I was confused. The last time we were together, she was not pleased with me, she blamed me for Clinton’s conditoin—when Accardo shot him, she even threatened to force him to divorce me if it weren't for the kids. “I hope all is well?” she asked as we pulled away. I only nodded, as I was sure my breath was still full of alcohol. I didn't want to give her a reason to judge me.“Clinton, my boy,” Mr. Smith said, taking Clinton in his arms. When I pulled away from Mrs. Smith's arms, I walked to Mr. Smith, who also took me into his arms. I didn't stay for long in Mr. Smith's arms. "Oh, my baby, look at you,” Mrs. Smith said, walking to Jade. The baby was crying, so she took him from his arms.I turned to Grace, who was chatting with Layla, her daughter-in-law. “Good evening, Grace,” I said, and they both stood to their feet, Gr
~JESSICA~He didn't say anything, he instead sped up and I said, “Clinton, I'm just joking.”“No, you're not, now I understand why you acted like you couldn't see me when those girls talked to me,” he said, and I looked out the window.Since Clinton drove at a fast speed, it only took a few minutes to reach the house. I got out first, and Clinton followed behind.“What did I even do that you played such a trick on me?”“Nothing, you didn't do anything
~JESSICA~“Clinton, how are you? H-how is Kiara?“She's fine, why did you call?” Clinton harshly asked.“I'm glad, and Jessica, how is she?”“She's fine too. Do you have anything to actually say because I'm busy?”“Yes, I want to apologize for everything. I know what I did is unforgivable, especially stealing Sophie from Layla and using her against you. I shouldn't have done that.”"Yes, you shouldn't have.”“I caused another woman pain, I didn't want to accept that what we had or what I thought we had was over, and Jessica,” her voice cracked. I grabbed the phone from Clinton.“Hi Sophia, it's okay, we…” I paused and looked at Clinton, who didn't look happy. “We forgive you and Kiara, she might not forgive you now, but she will, she just needs time.”“Thank you, Jessica, you are such a good person.”“You are good too, you saved Clinton,” I told her, and after bidding goodbye, she ended the call, and we walked toward the entrance.“Why are you such a good person after what Sophia did
~JESSICA~~LONDON~~A WEEK LATER~“Come on, Clinton, she told me he is a friend,” I argued and took a sip of my glass of water as I watched my husband chop vegetables.“I don't care, she can't be friends with boys.” “Kiara is smart, I don't think anyone can play her.” I placed the glass on the counter and leaned on the counter.“Play her, okay, that's it, she's coming back, they will be going to school from the house,” he said, sounding serious.“And you think that will stop her? She will still be going to school.”“At least I will monitor her every move.” He was worried about Kiara's new friend, they came over yesterday for dinner, and because he was a boy, he thought it was dangerous, as he didn't want anyone to play her heart. I trusted Kiara, she was smart, and I knew no one could play her.“I won't let you do that.”“Love, you don't understand boys, they like to experiment and do funny things, I don't want that to happen to my daughters.”“Says a man with three sons.” I rolled m
~JESSICA~I struggled to open my eyes because of the little dim light that was foreign to my eyes. My room's curtain was black because I hated sun rays, so this was definitely not my room.“Stand by the window; she hates light!” I heard Clinton's voice, and I shot my eyes open. “Thank God you're awake, I was getting worried.” He ran to my side and took my hands into his. I looked at him, confused, before my eyes roamed to take in my surroundings.It was a small room, everything was white, and by the ceiling, I easily figured we were on a yacht. I sat up and looked at him, confused.
~JESSICA~The priest started the ceremony, and my eyes somehow found their way to the door. I knew no one could save me as I locked up the only person who could, but I still hoped he found a way.I didn't want to marry Accardo, Clinton was my husband, he will always be the man I love, and marrying another man was wrong. I knew this was for the best, so I blinked away the tears and looked back at the priest, who asked us to hold hands.“You are mine, no one will come and save you now, even if they try. My guards surround the church. They won't hesitate to shoot anyone who was not invited.” He grabbe
~JESSICA~“I'm sorry,” I ran my hand through my hair, not knowing how to defend myself."Sorry, cannot fix this, I'm so disappointed in you.” I didn't respond because what was there to say? I betrayed him, but only because I thought he cheated on me. “We have five kids, five kids, and you just went ahead and slept with another man?”“I thought you cheated on me.”“That is not an excuse, I have never cheated on you, and I never slept with anyone since I met you, but you—you keep betraying my love.” He sounded both angry and disappointed. That
“When do you want the delivery, ma’am?”“Now, I want it now, if you please.”“Alright, just say out your address, and it will be delivered to you within a few minutes,” she said, and I gave her the house address before I ended the call, just like magic Clinton appeared.“Who were you talking to?” he suspiciously asked, and I shook my head.“No one, hehe, did you get it?” “Yes, do you need anything else?” He asked, and I looked down. He had, like, ten packets of pads in his hands.“Why did you bring all this?” I laughed.“I didn't know which one you preferred, and you have like ten different brands, I didn't want you to send me away again,” he said, walking toward me."Okay, it's fine, j–just take them to the guest bathroom, I will be there,” I nervously said. I wanted him to be far away so I could go and receive the delivery.“Are you sure?”“Yes, I'm very sure, please.” I made a pitiful look, and he looked at me suspiciously before he spoke.“Can I get a kiss for being such a wonder