Chapter 55LESLIEI got dressed in a blue jumpsuit, I put on some light makeup with a lipstick and made my hair fall down my shoulders.I curled my hair a little. I wore my heels and carried my Dior handbag. I told the chef that I was stepping out for a while.I left the house and headed towards the hotel that Rose texted me.I got to the vip bar and met Rose and Randy already drinking and laughing. They noticed my presence and stopped talking. They turned to look at me and smiled.With a smile, I waved at them and walked up to meet them happily. I was so happy to see them.I went to meet them and sat on the reserved chair beside Randy. "Best friend, I missed you so much!" Randy squealed enthusiastically and hugged me with his side. I smiled and hugged him back."I missed you too best friend." I chuckled. Rose looked at us and smiled."Hi there Rose." I smiled at Rose. She nodded her head and smiled."When did you arrive that you did not bother calling me?" I asked Randy with a pout
Chapter 56LESLIEI squinted my eyes opened and the ray of light flashed through my face and it made me close my eyes. I groaned and held my head that felt like it was going to split into two.I held the duvet and sat on top of the bed properly. I finally opened my eyes and my head was aching terribly. I was having a terrible hangover and it felt like my head would split into two.My eyes suddenly trailed to my clothes scattered on the floor. I gasped with my hands over my mouth. I looked under the duvet and I was naked.My eyes widened in shock and more loud gasps escaped my throat when I recalled what happened last night.Fuck!The door opened and I quickly ducked my head under the duvet and curled up my body."I know you are awake. Stop pretending to be asleep." Caden's teasing voice broke out. I still refused to come out because I was totally embarrassed. I could not face him right now.There's no way I could face him not after what I did yesterday.I did not hear any sound or mo
Chapter 57LESLIEI do not usually get drunk on most occassions I drink but on occasions I get drunk or eveb tipsy, I do not recall whatever happened the previous day except I'm reminded and my brain of course, decides to remember.But it surprised me that I could immediately recall every single thing that happened last night.And like what Caden said, I was totally embarrassed and ashamed. I had forgotten about the splitting headache until it came again.I gently got down from the bed with the duvet around my body and picked up my clothes one after the other.I got into the bathroom and I literally screamed when I saw myself on the mirror. I looked very horrible and horrendous."Ah! How could I look like this early in the morning? And I can't believe Caden saw me looking like this. At this rate, I think I might fit from embarrassment." I told my other self in the mirror.My head was disheveled, seriously scattered around my head and some on my forehead and face and it was sticky. I h
Chapter 58CADEN"Uh... do you mind if I ride with you to work today?" Lauren asked shyly. My heart literally thumped loudly in excitement.My eyes immediately lit up and I grinned. And without any hesitation, I said "yes."I almost screamed a "yes" but I quickly composed my self, I was really happy that she asked.I was going to ask but I did not know how and I did not want her to reject it either. Now that she asked, I'm very happy.We stayed a little while before leaving the house to the car. "Your seatbelt." I pointed at Lauren's seatbelt with a smile."Ah!" She replied and quickly fastened her seatbelt.On the drive to the office, the car was awkwardly too quiet and I noticed that Lauren kept stealing glances at me but I did not stare back at her but looked from the corners of my eyes."I know I'm handsome but you should quit staring. I can feel your gaze deep into my soul and it's distracting me. I'm your husband and you can stare all you want at me when we get home from work,"
Chapter 59LAURENWho would do such a thing? Do you know of anyone?" I asked Caden but after a few seconds, he shook his head."I could not think of any." He finally replied and sighed again.The reporters were still surrounding our car and it looked like they were not ready to leave anytime soon.They are probably not going to leave until we came down."Why don't we come down and talk to them? Can you come up with something to tell them? We cannot stay in here all day or drive away either. If we do not satisfy their curiosity, it might worsen." I stated calmly.He did not say anything but looked at the reporters outside."You are right. You totally make sense, I know what to say, let us come down from the car." He replied with a smile.I nodded and opened my door and alighted from the car. Caden too stepped out from the car. Like bees, the reporters swarm around us but the security men came up to us and tried to stop them from getting too close to us.The camera was blinding and I co
Chapter 60CADENWhen Lauren had spoken up earlier about the divorce paper being forged, she looked so cool. As she spoke, I just stared at her and my eyes followed every of her mouth movement as she spoke.For some odd reason, my heart swelled up in pride and I felt like pulling her into a deep kiss but I knew I could not do it because I do not know how Lauren will react especially as we were not in talking terms.But the more I looked at her, the more I could not hold myself anymore."And to be sure we are not lying, watch us to this," I said and before Lauren could react to what I meant by saying that, I faced her and kissed her directly on the lips.Everybody gasped and more camera lights flashed noisily at us. I closed my eyes but I Lauren did not open to me. I opened my eyes and I saw that her eyes were opened in shock and she did not reciprocate the kiss.I was disappointed. Did she not like me at all?At least for the sake of pretense, she should be able to do this much for m
Chapter 61LESLIE"You know, you have changed a lot Lauren. You are not the Lauren I used to know. I feel like you are another person, a different person.The person I went on several dates with would not behave like this. I thought the moment you agreed to this marriage that you liked me and was comfortable with me. But now, I do not understand you anymore," Caden said and I could tell how hurt he was.The elevator dinged opened and Caden did not hesitate before stepping out.He turned back to look at me and I looked at him back without saying anything."Then..." He told me simply and coldly and walked away. My heart sank as Caden walked away without sparing me a glance. I must have hurt him pretty much.I did not step out of the elevator but closed it. I pressed any floor that my finger could press.I rested my back against the wall of the elevator and exhaled deeply. I ran my hand through my hair and sighed.I did not mean to hurt Caden by saying I did not like the kiss and all t
Chapter 62TESSAI got to the company and met reporters with cameras around the company. I was confused but I did not who to ask what exactly was going on.The security guards were trying to stop them from coming any closer. I went inside the company and it was so disorganized.The employees were moving here and there while talking amongst themselves in whispers.Just then, Tacha came running toward me."Guess what?" She screamed as she kept running toward me. I even feared that she might she fall down."Take it easy Tacha." I told her as she finally got to where I was standing.She held her chest and was breathing heavily. She tried to calm down and catch her breathe and finally, she was calm."What is it? What happened?" I asked her."It's everywhere on the internet and even the news and that is why the reporters are outside," She said."What is it about?" I asked her. I was starting to get anxious and curious."Sir Caden and his wife are on a contract marriage and they are going to
Chapter 142LESLIE Caden and I stared at each other with saying anything.“Hi.” Caden smiled at me.“Hi. It’s been a while.” I replied.“It’s been years already Leslie. It’s good to see you again and you look different too,” Caden said.I smiled and shrugged my shoulders.“Is he your son?” Caden asked as he looked at Miguel.I nodded my head.“Can we go somewhere and talk? Or can we set a date?” He asked. I thought about it for a while.“I’m free now. We can look for somewhere to sit and talk or maybe go to a restaurant. Anywhere it’s fine by me,” I said.“Let’s go to a restaurant, that would be better,” Caden said.Caden led the way while I held Miguel’s hand and trailed behind him.We got to the restaurant and sat down and I noticed that Caden’s eyes were on Miguel and his gaze wouldn’t leave Miguel.“Is Miguel, perhaps my son or are you married?” Caden asked. I noticed he was nervous.I chuckled softly.“I’m not married and yes, Miguel is your son. I conceived him the night of Chr
Chapter 141LAUREN “Calm down Lauren. Lower your voice,” She said and sighed.“I don’t need to reduce my voice because I know dad and mom are currently out of the country for a business trip and you are the only one around!” I snapped at her.“Okay. Back to what you said. I didn’t tell Caden anything. If there’s anything I told him, it is for him not to divorce you and try to love you. I’m not thinking of gritting back with him or anything.” She stated.I wanted to believe her but I just could not.“Can you prove what you just said?” I asked.“What do you mean?” She retorted.“How can you prove that you have no intention of getting together with Caden. How do you want me to believe you?” I asked with arms wrapped underneath my boobs.“Is that what you want?” She asked and I nodded my head.“If that’s what you want, I will leave. I will leave the country, if that is what will make you believe me and put your mind at rest, She said.“Are you serious right now? You are willing to cut ti
Chapter 140LESLIE I shook my head negatively.“I’m fine. I don’t need to go to the hospital.” I replied with a smile.Caden turned to look at me and his gaze had softened.“Why haven’t you come to beg my once to spare you and your family? Instead you plead with me not to abandon Lauren.” Caden asked.“I was never yours in the first place neither were you mine. I know my place and I stand by it. We did love each other and had beautiful moments together but it was all a lie because I wasn’t your real wife. I was nothing but a fake and substitute bride. I don’t want to ruin anything further than this,” I said.Caden nodded his head.“I’m the only one who should pay for this crime because I deceived you, lived with you and pretended to be who I was not. You have every right to feel angry and betrayed towards me.I know you will never trust me again but it’s okay.” I smiled.I just could not stop smiling at him.“I’m no longer angry, Leslie. I will drop the case against you. I have forg
Chapter 139CADEN During my drive back home, I thought about what happened in the hospital back in Korean.I could now understand why Lauren was acting clingy towards and why she kissed me and Leslie wasn’t mad then.It was because she knew Lauren was my real wife and not her.She knew she didn’t have any right to feel jealous.Every thing now made sense to me.I got home and I met Lauren in the sitting room.“You should get ready and go to your parents mansion.” Was the first thing I told Lauren the moment I saw her.She looked gobsmacked.“Didn’t you hear me?” I walked up close to her.She stood up from the couch and stood in front of me.“What are you talking about? Where did you go so early this morning? I woke up but I couldn’t find you, I called you but you wouldn’t pick up,” She said.“That’s not what I’m talking to about right now, Lauren!” I half yelled.I was really very angry. I never imagined that two sisters could think of deceiving me this way.It was just unacceptable.
Chapter 138LESLIE “Sir Caden is here.” A maid came to inform us.We heard the doorbell and told one of the maids to get the door since we were eating.Rose joined us for breakfast because she came to pick dad up but she came right about when we were eating.Mom asked for her plate to be placed so, Rose joined us.“You can continue eating. I will attend to him.” I told my parents and stood up from the chair. I places the chair properly and went to the sitting room.Caden didn’t look too please to see me or rather, he didn’t look like happy at all.“Good morning. What brings you here this early morning?” I asked with a confused look.“You are Leslie right?” Caden asked.I looked at him confused. Why was he asking me?“Yes, I am.” I replied.“You were the one I got married to and lived with for the past year right?” Caden asked again.At that moment, I was taken aback and felt so stunned. I was dumbfounded and speechless.I was so surprised.Different kind of emotions that I could not
Chapter 137CADEN “Babe? I mean, sir.” Lauren walked up to me with a smile and handed me some files.I took the files and went through them before signing them.I handed them back to her.“Thank you.” She smiled and held them closely to her chest.“Do you want to perhaps go on a date with me later?” She asked with a smile.I looked at her and smiled.“Sure. We could go after closing hour right?” I replied.“Yes!” She squealed excitedly. She ran up to me and placed in a quick peck on my lips.Then she skipped happily out of the house.I looked at her and laughed. “She’s cute.”I went back to my laptop and continued what I was doing.After our date, we went home. It was Lauren who made the reservation and it was a nice Italian restaurant that we haven’t been to before.We got home and it was Lauren who was the first to go to the bathroom.While waiting for her, I fell asleep. I don’t know for how long I slept, but I opened my eyes slowly and my eyes met with Lauren’s nude.It was the
Chapter 136LESLIE As I was about to wear my shoes, I stopped what I was doing and thought about what I was actually doing.“What are you doing?” I asked myself.Why should I run over to Lauren just because she called me?What if Caden catches us? And even if she doesn’t cook the meal, Caden wouldn’t say anything and he wouldn’t suspect a thing either.It’s been more than a month since she went to him as his wife and he hasn’t noticed anything, at least not to start to question her about her identity.I took my phone and called her.“Are you already on your way?” She asked immediately she answered the call.“Why don’t you call Caden and tell him you won’t be able to cook the food because you are feeling sick? Or rather, you can order the food and make it look as if you cooked the food.” I told her.“Are you crazy Leslie? What the hell are you saying?” She yelled at me.“I don’t think I can come over and help you with what you want,” I said.“What? You can’t come? It’s our family’s li
Chapter 135PAULINE "You haven't been answering my call or replying my texts," I said with a scoff."But I did answer your call. What do you want from me?" Tessa replied from the other side of the phone."You know the stuff we talked about before? That I would prove that the girl married to your boss is actually the person I know." I told her with a smirk."That was a long time ago. I thought you already forgot about it like I did. Whether she is not the right person or not, I don't care anymore.I almost went to jail. Caden told me it was because his wife pleaded with him not to do any of that and the case was dropped." She replied and I heard her take in a deep breath."I left the country months ago because I couldn't get any contract with any company because my reputation was already ruined. I just got back because I came to do some stuffs. I will be going back very soon again.So, don't you contact me again. You should forget about it because no matter what, Caden won't divorce h
Chapter 134LESLIE"Hello Rose." I smiled as I answered the phone.It was late already and I was surprised that Rose called since it has been quite a while since we last spoke."You totally forgot about me." I added with a pout."I didn't, Leslie. I've been quite busy and your dad gave me a week off to go on a vacation and I gladly accepted it," She said."Really? No wonder you didn't come spend new year with us like you normally do." I sighed and my shoulders dropped."Yeah, I needed the rest and fun," Rose said."Where did you go for your vacation?" I asked her. There was a short silence from the other end and it made me curious."Hawaii." Rose replied. I stood up from my bed and placed my palm on my mouth and gasped."So, that is the reason you were hesitant about telling me huh? I thought we promised each other to go together when we both have the free time?How could you betray me Rose?" I faked a sob sound."I'm sorry Leslie, I thought you would be busy with having fun with Cade