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. “
LADY AVE MERIDA POV I got home and the housekeeper informed me of the chef's prepared dishes. I actually instructed them to do the dishes before visiting Alex, but now, I don't feel like eating anymore.“Not now, I'm not hungry yet!" I said while walking straight to my bedroom. My husband went on a business summit, and not yet back. Pulling of my clothes, I entered the bathroom, turned on the shower and let the water flow over my body. It had a soothing effect on my rasing nerves.“I fell so terrible about this whole situation! I fell like I am deceiving her along with that jerk of a son. I really wish I can oppose this marriage but then I really want her to be my daughter in-law. She is different from the other girls around my son. Those ones are all golddiggers, only after my son's hard-earned money and fame if being called Mrs Chester.“What should I do, now?. Alex my dear, I hope you will forgive me when you finally learn about the truth in the future?” I said while the water kee
“Are you okay?” She asked on noticing my restlessness. “It seems you don't know why you got employed in the first place?” I turned to Selena who has been quiet all this while. “Don't pick on her, Chester! I was the one that insisted on taking a brief walk around the garden” she said frowning, and i kept quiet. Without saying anything else, I walked into the house with the both of them behind me. “How was the company today?” She asked me, on entering my bedroom and I paused, turned slowly to stare at her breasts looking rounded, and soft under those fabrics of hers. It seems she has not taken notice of my hardened dick! I might, fucking lose it anytime soon!. Slowly I walked back to where she was standing, slowly carelessly her hair, while looking into her eyes, widened in shock, and confusion. Is it not better if we both get confused on exactly what is going on between us? I can't be the only one whose feelings is getting messed up every fucking day. “Listen up, kitten! I am a war
“You tell me, Milady? You kept on asking after him every fucking minutes and I am wondering why?” "He is my friend! A very good friend at that! It is only proper that I ask after his well-being since the person in question suddenly disappeared without informing me" I said, getting worked up, now. "Come to think of it, Alex! If you guys are actually very… good... friends, as you claimed to be! Why then did he not inform you about not attending the wedding? I mean our wedding!” He said, his arm across his chest, silently waiting for my reply. “Wait a minute! You mean he knew you were going to get married to me?” She said, while sitting upright on the bed. “Alright! What the hell have I done now? Shit! Why can't I keep quiet sometimes? She is the cause of it! Always annoying with Murphy this, and Murphy that!” I said inwardly. “Hello! I'm still waiting for your answer, Mr man!” She said, looking annoyed. “Point of correction, honey! I am your soon to be husband! And it's better if
“She keeps on talking about Murphy. Have you seen Murphy? What about Murphy? Murphy this, Murphy that! I am tired of listening to her daily whining about Murphy! Why can't she talk about me, huh? After all, it's the same person!” I said, not answering his previous question.“Look, Chester! I am gonna side her on this one, after all you create this mess yourself! Come to think of it! I am still trying to figure out why you had to create a multiple identities for yourself! I mean why?” He said but I kept mute. “I believe you don't have a reasonable answer to that! But if I where you, I would stop with this pretence already, and come out clean! Or better still, use this opportunity to show her the real you!” He said, and I smiled at him. It was a smile of my silent gratitude to him. “I will! Thank you man!” I said still smiling, before shifting back the bottle of wine to him.“What are we friends for! It seems, I'm the only one left with the choice of fucking fresh hotties henceforth!”
“Thank you Selena, you did a great job!” I said with a faint smile, and she smiled back me, while trying to clip the white color veil to the bun styled hair. “This is my wedding? Am i really getting married today?”. Secretly pinching my arm just to be sure, the pain quickly explained the reality of my thoughts. Suddenly I felt weird, and strange. It was a mixed feeling of being homesick, and loneness. Blinking my eyes rapidly, I tried my best not to mess up the makeup. “Madame! Are you okay? You suddenly look pale!” Selena asked, peeping at my face. “What! Oh it's nothing, Selena! I am fine!” I said with a forced smile. “Seriously, I am fine, Selena!” I had to reassure her when she kept staring at my face. Those Amber color eyes of her, saying otherwise. “Go and inform them about us being ready!” I said, and she smiled before hurrying out of the room. Quickly I brought out my phone, and dialed a number. After going to the voicemail for the second time, I throw the phone on the
“Oh! They are here!” My mom said, giggling happily like a bride about to meet her groom. First, Christain entered the hall, followed by her with Selena holding her flowing gown, and then the three bodyguards attached to her. My heart started racing fast while she approach me, looking elegant in the wedding dress. Blinking my eyes rapidly, I snapped out of thoughts, when she was finally standing at my front. “What took you so long?” I snapped at her, and I then wished I never did. She jolt slightly, shifted backwards away from me, her face going pale. “Chester! What is wrong with you?” Mom yelled loudly at me. “That so harsh of you, brother!" My sister said with a frown. "Yeah! You can't yell at your bride on the wedding day!” Antonia said, her eyes widen in shock. “Dude, I'm surprised at your mannerism sometimes! I never knew you to be such a dickhead!” Daniel said, and I felt bad immediately. “Apologize to her now!” My dad said coldly, and the hall went dead silent. *********
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV I barely paid attention as to my mother's finalized the details of my first meeting with Madeline Brooks. The so-called “perfect match” my parents had chosen for me. I knew I was expected to play along, to sit through dinner, smile, and pretend to care. But deep down, there was only one woman on my mind—Alex.... Despite all my efforts, she remained a ghost, slipping further away with each passing day. My private investigators had failed me. My mother’s words about Alex being dead still haunted me, but my heart refused to believe it. She was out there. She had to be. The night of the dinner came faster than i expected. Seated in an upscale restaurant, i barely glanced at Madeline as she spoke animatedly about her family’s businesses. “I know your mother wanted us to meet,” she said, swirling her wine glass. “But honestly, Chester, you look like you’d rather be anywhere else.” I smirked, leaning back in my chair. “Observant.” Madeline sighed. “Look, I’m not in
Meanwhile… Across the country, I sat hunched on the edge of my bed, my head pounding violently. A cold sweat drenched my skin, my entire body burning with fever.I clenched my fists, struggling to breathe. muscles ached, my vision swam, and my limbs felt unbearably heavy. My mother’s words from earlier haunted me. "Maybe she’s truly dead…my breath hitched, with chest tightening with agony. No. Alex wasn’t dead. She couldn’t be. But as my fever worsened, my mind began playing cruel tricks on me. I could hear her voice....soft, distant ...calling out to me. I could see the way she used to look at me, love shining in her eyes… before that love turned into pain. “Alex…” I rasped, gripping my temples as dizziness overtook me. Then, everything went black.*****CHRISTIAN POVI have been waiting downstairs, rushed up after hearing the loud thud from my boss's bedroom. My heart nearly stopped when I found my boss collapsed on the floor, completely unresponsive. “Shit! Boss!” With
Daniel, who had been silently watching, let out a deep breath. "She’s right, you know," he muttered. I remained still. "You should’ve treated her better," Daniel added. "You had everything, man. And now—" He shook his head. "You’re just letting yourself rot." I didn’t respond. I barely noticed when Daniel left, the villa falling into silence once again. Then, as if moving on instinct, I stumbled toward my bedroom. My feet felt heavy, my chest tight, as i entered the dark space, and headed straight for the bathroom. Without removing my clothes, i turned the shower on, stepping beneath the cold water. It hit me like a shock to the system. Memories flooded my mind. Alex’s laughter, her soft voice, the way she used to look at me when she still believed in me. Then the pain. The way her eyes darkened with betrayal. The way she flinched whenever i raised his voice. The way she walked away, leaving me with nothing but regret. A deep, strangled sob tore from my throat. I pressed my
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV I stared at the bottom of my glass, the amber liquid barely reflecting the man I had become.A ghost!. A shell of the arrogant, ruthless businessman I once was.It had been months. Long, agonizing months since Alex disappeared. Since she left without a single trace, vanishing from my world like a cruel illusion.At first, i had been convinced i would find her. That no matter where she ran, no matter how far she tried to escape, i would track her down and bring her back.But every lead ended in nothing. Every investigator failed him.Every single day without her chipped away at my sanity, leaving me to drown in a darkness no one could pull me from."That’s enough, Chester," Daniel's voice cut through the thick silence of the Villa. In shame, I had returned back to Washington DC. My parents and some business partners laughed me to scorn. But, did I care?. Daniel, His best friend, was the only one who hadn't given up on me. And night , as usual, he stood near th
ALEXANDRIA POV The room was filled with the sharp cries of a newborn, his tiny fists clenched as he took his first breath in this world.Tears streamed down my face as the nurse gently placed him in my arms. His skin was soft, warm, and his little chest rose, and fell as he let out whimpers, adjusting to life outside the womb.I was exhausted, but nothing could dull the overwhelming love that consumed me whole.My son. I wiped my tears as I took a better look at him, and the moment my eyes landed on his face, my breath hitched.His sharp features. The familiar curve of his lips.The same gray, piercing eyes.No… it wasn’t possible.Yet, as I traced the contours of his face, there was no denying it. He looked exactly like Chester Despites my moments of Joy, a part of me shattered all over again. I had fought so hard, left everything behind, built an entirely new life to escape him.And yet, every time I looked at my son, he would be staring right back at me?."What is wrong, Alex?"
CHESTER BLACKWOOD POV I couldn’t breathe. The moment I walked into her apartment and found it empty, a deep, suffocating panic took hold of me.Alex, was gone!. There was no forwarding address. No goodbye note. Nothing. My hands trembled as I gripped the back of a chair, my entire body feeling cold, hollow, shattered. I lost her. I really lost her this time. The pain in my chest was unbearable, a sharp, twisting knife that dug deeper with every second. I had fought for her. Begged for her. Waited for her. And she still chose to leave?. A bitter, hollow laugh escaped my lips as I collapsed onto the couch, staring blankly at the ceiling. For months, I had believed that if I just tried harder, if I just proved myself, she would come back to me. But now? Now, I was nothing but a miserable, broken man, still madly, crazily in love with a woman who didn’t want me anymore. I pressed my hands over my face, my chest heaving as the suffocating truth settled in. If Alex was t
And I will spend the rest of my life proving that to you, whether you let me back in or not." I swallowed, looking away. I wanted to believe him. I wanted to hold onto my anger. But then, his voice softened. "I don’t just want to be in the baby’s life, Alex. I want to be in yours." I met his gaze, my heart hammering fast like a wheel. "Say the word," he whispered. "And I’ll walk away. But if there’s even a part of you that still feels something for me—tell me, and I’ll never stop fighting for us." The weight of his words crushed me. Because the truth was… I still felt something. And I hated it. "I just need time, Chester." His expression flickered—hope, pain, frustration. But he nodded. "I’ll wait." His voice was steady, but I could see the strain in his eyes. I swallowed hard. "This isn't just about us. It’s about our child. I need to be sure." He exhaled slowly, running a hand through his hair. "I understand, Alex. Take all the time you need." And with that, he left, but not
I never thought I’d find myself in this position again—sitting across from Chester's mother. She has to come over to Manhattan. Defended me from Natasha and her endless emotional torture. This woman has always looked out for me and I am grateful for her love. I can't just ignore her call anymore. She sat before me, her posture composed as always and her eyes… they held what I have come to love her for.Genuine concern. For me. For the baby. And also, for her son. The private dining room of one of Manhattan’s most exclusive restaurants was quiet, save for the distant hum of conversation from outside. A setting fitting for a Blackwood matriarch, but I felt so much warmth sitting before her. Strangely enough, I felt at peace. I felt this feeling I had missed for some months now. And I regret putting her in the dark. I wish I didn't pushed her away when she offered to help. "Thank you for meeting me," She said, her voice cool and kind. I folded my hands in my lap. "I almost didn’t.
I stared at the screen in disbelief. Natasha stood behind a podium, her expression carefully crafted—vulnerable yet poised. "I know the world sees me as the villain," she began, her voice trembling just enough to be convincing. "But I never meant to hurt anyone." Liar. I gritted my teeth as she continued. "CEO Chester Blackwood and I have history. A deep, undeniable connection. And while I’ve made mistakes, so has he." She exhaled, her eyes glistening with fake tears. "The truth is, Chester has always come back to me. Even after Alex left, he—" I shut the laptop. I couldn’t listen anymore. I had been through enough. She was trying to break me. To make me doubt everything. But I wouldn’t let her win. Not this time. Ava stormed into my office, her phone clutched in her hand. "Boss, you need to see this." I tensed. "More headlines?" "Not just headlines." She turned the phone around. It was a live feed. Of Chester. Standing outside Natasha’s press conference. With a microph