“What?” I said, deeply embarrassed with his stare. “You love it so much?” “You can say that again!” I said before chewing on the noddles with chopsticks, no longer embarrassed of his silent stares, and smug smile. He can go on watching me without eating, while I finish off everything. Murphy did informed him well about my favorite dishes. Eating more of the noddles, and pork meat, I suddenly saw something shinny inside the broth of the noddles. Curiously, i picked it up with the chopsticks. On seeing what it is, a loud gasps unconsciously escaped from my mouth. “I know it's not a proper marriage, but what is worth doing, is worth doing! Will you do me the honor of being my contract wife?” He said, already on his knees, staring intensely at my eyes, and I went mute unsure of what to say or how to respond to his crazy question. “Despite my traumatic past, yet I have always secretly hoped and dreamed about the day of being proposed to by a man that loves me. But what should I called
I fell in love with the simple, yet elegant decorations. It made me feel a little bit at home.Ten minutes later, I was done. You look beautiful, ma'am!” Selena said after putting the final touch to my clipped bun-hairstyle.“Thank you!” I said while staring at the sea blue eyes gazing back at me from the dressing mirror. The emerald necklace compliment the black color off-shoulder styled lengthy gown. Suddenly someone knocked gently on the closed door.“Yes!” Quickly Selena went to check out the reason for the knock. Opening, and closing back the door swiftly, I couldn't tell who the person was.“Ma'am, It's time!” She rushed towards me while I stood up slowly. Holding my black color clutch sized purse, we both went downstairs, where he was already waiting for me.“I thought I said twenty minutes?” He said while checking his wristwatch, the moment he saw me. “Sorry I'm… .. late!” I paused on my words on seeing him dressed up in a simple white color totem-neck styled long sleeve swe
“Now, tell me doctor Kim? Is she…is she in any sort of danger? Is she…is she dieing?” I asked coldy, my eyes red from fear, and uncertainty.“Please, stop that! My baby isn't dieing, or going to! Right, doctor Kim?” My mom asked, already walking towards us.“Of course not, Mr Chester!. She is fine, Lady Ave!. But she needs a lot of bed rest, and medications to help boost up her immune systems, especially her white blood cell. She must have have seen or experience a great deal of ill experiences…!” He was still trying to say something when I interrupted him.“I'll experiences like what? Make me understand you better, doctor Kim!” I tried to refrain myself from yelling at the top of my voice. God! I'm going crazy!.“Like trauma, Mr Chester! Traumatizing situations or reoccurring experiences that might have happened to her which can cause damages to the nerves system, or brain if not properly handled. She is a strong lady, but the limit has been crossed. I would recommend she undergo the
“What the hell is she saying?” I wondered silently, but she wasn't joking! I could tell with the frown on her face. “Meaning?” I said with my slightly raised eyebrows. “Meaning! It's not compulsory for her to be the one to marry you” She said about to walk out of the room, and I followed suit. “But you made the pronouncement yourself?” I said, and she paused on her way downstair, and turned to glare at me. “Really?” She scoffed loudly. “Well, I can as well make another announcement then!” She said, and then continued walking. “You can't mom!” I hurried after her. “Why can't I? I didn't raise you up to become a jerk, young man!. That girl is very precious to me unlike you, though!” She stopped walking. “Of course she is precious to me mom! Do you know how much she means to me?” I said, my emotions getting the best of me, now. "That is a lie, Chester! You, and I know what the truth is! I clearly remembered you saying the main reasons of you deceiving her this far!” She s
LADY AVE MERIDA POV That son of my thinks he can actually outsmart me? He must be joking! I gave birth to him and not the other way around. I knew he loved her but his pride won't just let him admit it. And now that he feel overwhelmed, he let out the cat in the bag!. He probably doesn't know that I belong to the Denzel's Generation? Just how these Genz generation thinks they are wise! What the nerves he has though!. “Well, this is just the tips of the ice berg! I hope he takes my advice and doesn't ruin it all over again!. But one thing is sure! I am definitely watching out for my daughter in-law!” I said while driving back home.“But come to think of his proposal? The Alexandria I know won't accept that jerk’s proposal so easily! Or did he threaten her with her job?. Because that boy of mine is ready to do anything just to protect his ego, and arrogance. Well, I need to ask Alex about this, when she is alright!” I said to myself, while turning right, and then drove into the estate
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV “She is fine, Mr Chester! Thankfully, she isn't in any form of danger! But like I said she still needs a lot of bed rest!” Doctor Kim, whom I had literally threatened to come over, said after examining Alex's body. “Are you sure she is fine? She sounded confused when she woke up some minutes ago!” I said, while looking at her calm face, her chest swaying up and down in a peaceful sleep. “Yes Sir! She will be alright!” He replied, already waiting for me to dismiss him. “Thank you doctor Kim, and sorry for the way I spoke to you on phone earlier on!" "It's okay, Mr Chester! You acted that way because you are worried about your fiancee. I would have done the same too!" He replied with a smile and I did the same. “Alright, doctor Kim. We will see tomorrow morning!” I said with a brief handshake before escorting him out of the room. On getting back a minute later, I opened the door slowly, peeped at her and then closed it back as quietly as possible. My mind
Seeing my quietness, he sat down close to me, on the bed. “Are you okay? Should I call the doctor over, now?” He asked while trying to feel my pulse. “When did he become a doctor?” I said inwardly. “Hmm…thank you so much for saving my life!” I said after a slight cough. “I didn't! The doctor did! Besides you are my wife now, hence it's my responsibility to protect you!” He said calmly still feeling my pulse. Suddenly I felt dizzy, and shut my eyes because of the wrobbing pain in my head. “Are you okay?” he said, and I frowned. “This mask! I have seen in somewhere else before! Yes, it was the mask in my dream! But how come he is wearing it now? Well, maybe it means nothing!” I resolved within me, while coughing slightly. “Calm down! Relax, dear!" You will be fine, alright!” He said carelesing my hair before calling out for Selena. “Yes, Sir!” Selena hurried in, and i fear she doesn't tripped over on the ground some days. “Is the meal ready?” “Yes, Sir!” “Good! Help her fres
“Mom! Welcome mom!" I said, feeling relieved at her mere presence. “Oh my pretty daughter! I was so worried about you! How are you doing now? Are you alright! Should I take you to a hospital..!” She rushed towards the bed, sat down beside me, and tried to careful examine my body for any injuries. “Mom! I'm fine! You don't have to worry about me!” I was still saying something when the opens and Selena ushered doctor Kim into the room. “Hello, doctor Kim! Is my daughter in-law alright now? She said, her eyes glimmering with concern, and anxiety. “Yes ma'am! She is very more okay now, but she still needs bed rest” He replied, before proceeding to examine me. “Mom, you see? I am alright!” I said with a smile. “Alright, alright, if you say so! But just like he said, you need a enough bed rest!” She said, patting my hair. “Mom! That is exactly what I have been doing and frankly, I'm tired of laying down in one position all day long!” I said rolling my eyes, and she laughed softly. “
Chester’s mind raced as he and Liam sat at the front of the sleek black car, the streets of New York blurred outside the windows. The tension between them was palpable, the quiet hum of the engine barely cutting through the weight of the situation. "I can't afford to alert Madeline," Chester said quietly, his gaze focused on the road ahead. "She’s playing this game too well. We have to keep everything under the radar. If she suspects we’re on to her, she might move Alex again." Liam nodded, his expression grim. "Agreed. We’ll use private investigators. They can follow the trail without raising any suspicion. No need for police, now. We need this to be clean." Chester clenched his fists. His frustration was barely contained. He didn’t care about anything else anymore. His world had become a desperate chase to find Alex, to bring her back from the nightmare she was in. Every second that passed without her made the reality of losing her even more real. --- Meanwhile, in a dark and s
The streets of New York blurred as cheater's car sped down the road. His mind raced faster than the car’s engine, his heart pounding in his chest. He was so close. Just a few more miles, and he’d finally be able to see Alex, to explain himself, to tell her how much he regretted everything. But the closer he got to Alex’s house written address, the more his unease grew. His phone buzzed in his pocket, breaking the silence that had settled over him during the long drive. He pulled over, his hands trembling slightly as he grabbed it. It was a text from Daniel: "Call me. Something’s wrong." Chester's stomach twisted. Without hesitation, he dialed Daniel’s number, the anticipation gnawing at him. “Chester,” Daniel’s voice came through the phone, urgent and clipped. “It’s Alex. She’s gone.” Chester's pulse spiked. “What do you mean, gone? Where the hell is she?” “Someone took her. We don’t know who or why, but they grabbed her and her son. No sign of a struggle, just—gone. The police a
As the evening wore on, the luxurious ballroom where Chester’s wedding was supposed to take place was now eerily quiet. The guests had scattered, and the only sound that remained was the faint rustling of fabric from Madeline’s mother and her family, who had tried to console the shattered woman in the wake of Chester's abrupt departure. Madeline, her face pale and tear-streaked, sat alone in a chair near the empty altar, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. The luxurious wedding gown that had once symbolized the beginning of a new life for her now felt like a suffocating shroud. Her mind raced with thoughts of betrayal and humiliation. She had spent so long trying to claw her way into Chester’s life, only for him to abandon her without a word. Her mother and the other family members kept trying to reach out to her, offering empty words of comfort. “He’ll come back around, darling,” her mother said gently, dabbing at Madeline’s tears with a lace handkerchief. “He has to. You’
The opulent venue was buzzing with excitement as the guests gathered, their eager whispers filling the air. The grand chandeliers cast a golden glow over the extravagant ballroom, and outside, the elite guests sipped champagne in a garden adorned with roses, basking in the spectacle of Chester's and Madeline’s wedding. Chester stood at the altar, a mere puppet of his family’s design. His chest tightened with every passing second. The distant clink of glasses and the murmured chatter of the crowd did little to drown out the chaotic thoughts racing through his mind. He couldn’t do it. He couldn’t marry Madeline. As the officiant began the ceremony, Chester’s gaze flickered to Madeline, standing beside him with her flawless smile and eyes that glittered with triumph. But all he could think about was Alex—the woman he had loved, the woman he had lost. His heart slammed against his ribs, and his breath caught in his throat as a text message vibrated in his p
The weight of the news still hung heavily in the air as Alex watched the announcement unfold on the television screen. The buzz from the media, the socialites, and the world beyond seemed to intensify as the forced engagement between Chester and Madeline Brooks was broadcasted. The lavish wedding details began circulating—grand venues, designer dresses, and the promise of a high-profile ceremony to match the family's elite status. It felt surreal to Alex, who had once been that woman—caught in the whirlwind of Chester’s world, a world filled with promises and expectations. Yet, here she was, standing at the threshold of a new chapter, away from it all. Her son stirred in his crib, pulling her out of her thoughts. She smiled softly, walking over to him, watching as his tiny fingers reached up in his sleep. Despite everything—despite the confusion, the heartache, the betrayal—he was her miracle. And for him, she would build a future free from the past, free from the shadows of Leon a
Alex sat quietly in the park, the soft hum of the city around her, but her mind was far away. She glanced down at her son, his bright eyes reflecting the sunlight as he played with a small toy in his hands. He was the center of her world, and every decision she made from here on out would be for him. But there was something else. Something growing inside her—an uncertainty, a curiosity, a question that she had tried to ignore for so long. Could she open her heart again?... Liam had been there for her in a way that no one else had. He had never asked for anything, never pushed her to be someone she wasn’t. The more time she spent with him, the more she realized how much she appreciated his quiet strength, his kindness, and the ease with which he made her laugh. It wasn’t love yet, not the passionate kind she had shared with Leon, but it was something. Something she hadn’t felt in a long time... Liam had made it clear that he wasn’t ru
The weight of the announcement still hung heavily in Alex’s chest. She had tried to stay indifferent, but the image of Chester, standing next to Madeline, his expression distant yet resigned, kept haunting her. It wasn’t that she expected him to sit around pining for her, but seeing him so publicly move on, so easily, was more painful than she anticipated. As much as she told herself that it was for the best, that she was better off without him, there was always that nagging voice in the back of her mind. What if things could have been different? What if they hadn’t fallen apart the way they had? Could they have found a way back to each other? But that was in the past. And now, all that mattered was her son. He had her heart and soul, and Alex was determined to give him the best life possible. As she sat in the quiet of her apartment, holding her son close, she felt a stirring of something unexpected. It wasn’t just a feeling of longing for a man who no
Chester could hardly believe the words Madeline had spoken to him three weeks later! I'm Pregnant? The thought made his stomach churn. He hadn’t been careful, but the idea of her carrying his child seemed far-fetched, especially given the haze of alcohol and the drug she’d so deftly slipped into his system. But the truth, as twisted as it was, couldn’t be denied. He had no choice but to go through with a test, something he dreaded more than anything. --- The Next Day... Chester sat in the sterile, cold hospital room, his hands tightly clenched around the armrest of the chair. The results from the test were about to be revealed, and with every passing second, the knot in his stomach tightened further. Madeline sat across from him, her face a mask of feigned concern. She had been playing the role of the victim perfectly, looking so innocent, but Chester could see through the charade. Still, despite everything, there was a part of him that feared what the test might confirm. A nurse
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV I sat at my desk, surrounded by files, photos, and addresses, my eyes bloodshot but sharp. For the first time in months, i wasn’t drowning in whiskey or self-pity. i had focus now — and it all pointed to one city. New York.... My private investigator had finally unearthed a clue, subtle but undeniable: a hospital record flagged under a different surname, but the birthdate and the emergency contact screamed Alex. It was the only real lead he’d had since she disappeared. Daniel walked in unannounced, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed. “You look like hell, but for once you look alive.” I smirked slightly, the first real smile in ages. “I’m going to find her.” Daniel stepped closer, glancing at the spread of documents. “And when you do?” “I’m not letting her go,” I said flatly. “Not again.” But deep down, anxiety twisted in my chest. If Alex had hidden herself this well, it meant she didn’t want to be found. --- Meanwhile, across in another city..