“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
“CLINTON! Are you kidding me?” I ran back to the bathroom. I needed to be sure because this didn't make sense. “Clinton?” I called his name again as I reached the shower area, but he wasn't there. My heart didn't stop beating, and I refused to believe he left me.I walked back to the bedroom and sat on the bed. I stared at the little note. Did he do this to take revenge on me for leaving him years ago? I asked myself."No, Jess, you're not going to cry, crying doesn't help, it's for the weak, and you're strong, he—he might have gone to the shops, yes,” I told myself and caressed my cheeks. They didn't have tears, but I wanted to be sure. I stood up and walked to the glass window. I stared outside for a second in the hope of seeing a plant. Plants always calmed me. I looked down but didn't see any. I unintentionally walked to the door, knowing it was locked. I touched the door handle, and it opened. Someone was by the door.“Good morning, Mrs. Clinton,” said one of the hotel staff. I n
They pulled away, Loren was quick, but Jun took his time. I took steps towards them, as I still didn't understand what was happening.“What's going on?” I asked as I reached the sofa and looked at their faces. Loren didn't look at me, while Jun, who didn't have any shame as I could make it up from his face, looked at me with disgust—the disgust I should be feeling.“Jun, Loren?” I called their names in a low tone."Oh, come o
I closed my eyes and prayed that my kids were safe. I knew they were safe with Matilda.“We are here,” the driver said, and I nodded before I got out of the car and walked towards the tall hospital building. I came to see Chris. I wanted to understand what was happening and make sure he was okay. Loren called me selfish, and I hated to admit it, but I knew I was. I came here for her, not for me. Why did Clinton have to ruin this for me, and now he is nowhere to be found? What a joke. I walked into the hospital. The nurses were very kind, although they eyed me weirdly. I guess the bathrobe didn't make sense, like, who walks into the hospital in a bathrobe? They handed me a form to fill out, which they explained to give to everyone who visited him, as he was under strict observation. One of them led me to his ward after the form filling was done.“Is he still in a coma?” I asked the nurse.“Yes, he's not showing any improvements, I don't know, but I think you should keep your sister
I sat up and scrolled through the comments. I refused to believe he married her, it might be for the public like he said, but I asked him to fix it, not add more. I stood up and paced around, I couldn't stand in one place.“I asked you to fix it, not complicate things,” I said and dialed Clinton's number, which gave me the same response as earlier. “Fuck!” I cursed and rubbed my palms, which were now sweating. “I need a drink, it will help me calm down,” I said to myself, and I grabbed the keys before I walked out. There were two men dressed in black by my door. I easily figured them out to be guards. “Weird,” I said out loud. Hotel security is tight these days.I ordered a ride on my way down the stairs, whic
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