“You are seriously hurting me, Jun. Let go of my hand!” I complained, and he forcefully set my arm free.
“What is your decision Jessica, him, or us?”
“There's nothing to choose from, Jun,” I said and walked back to the bags and took out the lingerie.
"Oh, you're even wearing lingerie for him, nice.”
“It's convenient for the place I'm going,” I said, threw off the towel and slipped into the lingerie.
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“Sophia?” I could not believe my eyes. I haven't seen her since that night when she hugged my ex-husband.“Yes, are you surprised to see me?” She asked and took steps toward me. I was still watching her in the mirror. I breathed in to calm myself down. Sophia has never intimidated me, and I won't let her start now.“What are you doing here?” I asked, I didn't expect to see her.“How can you ask about my presence here when it's my party? I should be asking you, are you here to try and seduce my man?” She accused me, and I turned to face her. The word ‘seduce my man,' made my nerves shiver, but I still
“There you are, I was looking for you.” Layla shook me out of my stare. I blinked tears away before I turned to face her.“I'm sorry I was not honest about the party, I thought you moved on.”“What are you talking about?” I pretended to be clueless.“It is Clinton's party, and I didn't tell you because I thought you wouldn't come.”"Oh, it's fine, like you said, I've moved on, I'm married, Layla,” I said, faking a smile.
“That does not answer my question, what am I doing here?” I asked. I was confused about how or why he decided to kidnap me when he was about to marry Sophia.“This is what I should have done years ago, I'm sure you could not have escaped then,” he said, setting me free. I jumped off the bed and stood to my feet. I looked around and realized we were in a hotel room.“So now what? You'll call my husband and show him pictures of us in a hotel, right?” I asked and looked down at my clothes. I realized he had changed me, as I was no longer in a dress but oversized pajamas.“I don't need to, you're my wife, or have you
When my nostrils took in his scent, I lost my senses. I haven't lost my senses for the past two years, even though Jun tried, Clinton didn't even have to try that much. When I felt his lips reaching mine, I pushed him off me and created a distance between us.“I need to use the bathroom,” I said. I watched him close his eyes and bite his lip in frustration, but that only lasted for a second as he shot his eyes open and smirked.“Do you want to brush your teeth before?” He took steps towards me, and I moved backward. It took courage to pull myself out of this, and I knew falling back into it would make it difficult to resist him.“No, now, bathroom, please,” I said, standing firm in my decision. He ran his hands through his hair before he pointed behind me. I turned my neck and saw the little door behind me. I turned to him to ask for soap and a toothbrush.“Everything you need is inside,” he said before I could even ask. He sounded distressed, he didn't expect me to reject him. I turn
“Wh—what nonsense is this?” I couldn't believe my ears. “They can't take my movies down, that's unacceptable.”“I'm glad they did, you were showing too much, and I didn't like the way that Minjun kept looking at you, ‘I'm so lucky to have you,’ does he know what I went through just to have you?”“Wait, are you behind this? Did you ask them to take down my movies?” I turned to him and pointed at him. He couldn't deny it, his face said it all. “How could you? This—this is my career?” I said pointing to the TV. “Career?” he laughed. “Since when has acting become your career? From what I remember, my wife is a lawyer—a good lawyer. I'm sure this acting was all Minjun’s doing,” he said. I looked at him, unable to say anything. I knew I would end up insulting him if I forced myself to say anything, so I focused on calming down and listening.“Did he force you?” he asked. I just looked at him with a confused face. “That bastard, how come I haven't come across you on the internet? Jardin sa
~CLINTON~ “What do you mean she threatened to kill Sophie?" She asked, and I closed my eyes regretfully. I wish I hadn't mentioned that because now the chance of her forgiving me is zero. “Don't mind, just know that Sophia tricked me, and I never cheated on you, I can never cheat on you,” I said and attempted to walk, but her next words stopped me. "Oh, really, is that how you got Sophie? By never cheating on me, huh?” She mocked me, and I shot my eyes open. How did she know about Sophie? I didn't dare move as I felt her footsteps. “You cheated on me years ago with Sophia, that's how you got Sophie,” she said. She was now in front of me, and I looked at her with guilt and didn't say a word. How was I going to explain to her that Sophia drugged me? She wouldn’t believe me, even if I tried. “But I forgave you for that because I also betrayed us with your nephew. What I will never forgive you for is the fact that you kept Sophie from me and kept seeing Sophia even after three years
~CLINTON~ “I couldn't work with her, she was untrusted.” “Because she refused to tell you where I went, I didn't tell her where I was going when I left, she didn't know anything only that I was leaving, she trusted you so much, and that's how you repaid her? Wow!” She shook her head. “I'm sorry, okay, I was confused. I just wanted you, and I took it out on her. If there is a way I could change this, then I would. I'm sorry,” I said and scratched my head. “There is a way to change it, go and apologize to her, she's the one you should apologize to, not me,” she said, pacing around. “I will do that, but can you please forgive me?” “Clint, I'm not the one...” “For keeping Sophie from you, for not being honest, for taking you away from the kids, please blame me for everything as long as you forgive me,” I pleaded. She stopped and looked at me, but that was just for a second as she continued pacing. “Please, I promise I will try harder this time. I promise to be honest and not keep
~JESSICA~I couldn't believe it. Loren called Clinton. Why?“Why?” I asked. He was the best person to answer this. Why would my sister help him?“She saw how depressed I was without you.”“And she sided with you, I was also depressed!” I yelled.“Please don't get angry, she wanted me to see the twins, I was not present at
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