CHAPTER 84Late at night, Alexa was sitting in her room, staring at the ceiling and replaying the events of the day in her mind. She pulled out her phone to message her friend Jade, hoping to get her mind off things."Hey, Jade. Are you up?" she typed in the message and hit send.To her surprise, Jade immediately responded with a voice message. "Hey girl! I'm still up. What's on your mind?" she said.Alexa heaved a sigh of relief, glad to hear a familiar voice. They spent the next few minutes catching up with each other and talking about their day. Alexa laughed at Jade's funny anecdotes, but she couldn't shake off the feeling of dread that enveloped her."I don't know, Jade. I just feel like I've gotten myself into something I can't handle," Alexa confessed.Jade listened patiently as Alexa told her about the three men who were now madly in love with her and counting on her to make a decision. She asked Alexa why she chose to stay, despite the risks.Alexa chuckled nervously. "I kno
CHAPTER 85Alexa had been helping out with the household chores for sometime now. Over time, she had become accustomed to the routine and found herself getting attached to the domestic chores, especially with the meal preparation.On this particular morning, Alexa was in the kitchen, preparing breakfast for Anthony and Nolan, the two men who lived in the house. She was greeted by the usual chatter of the housekeeping staff, who were preparing to attend to their respective duties. As she worked, one of the staff members caught her attention."Hey, Alexa, we've noticed that you and Anthony have been getting quite close lately. Maybe you're going to be our next Mrs. Brown," she teased, winking at Alexa.The comment did not sit well with Alexa, who felt it was improper for a staff member to insinuate such a thing. Before she could respond, another staff member spoke up, drawing gasps from the others. She wondered why they were so keen to hear about her relationship life."Well, that woul
CHAPTER 86After a long and tiring week, Alexa was excited for her rest day. As soon as she sat down to relax, her phone beeped with a message from Anthony."Hey Alexa, could you ask your brother to pick me up? Let's spend the rest of your off day together."Alexa couldn't help but smile at Anthony's persistence. Ever since she met him, he had been constantly asking her out, but she had always refused. Anthony was different from the men she usually encountered. She knew he came from a difficult background, but he made an effort to better himself."Anthony, I've told you before that my brother is busy today. I'll come back for you after I spend time with him for a while," Alexa replied."I understand. Just stay safe in your travels," Anthony said, and Alexa could hear the disappointment in his voice.Alexa ended the conversation and continued with her plans for the day. Alexa felt a knot form in her stomach as she stepped into the diner. Her friends Jade, David, and Cody were already
CHAPTER 87 Alexa was spending her morning like usual, enjoying her coffee and scrolling through social media. Suddenly, she felt a tight grip on her arm and she turned to see Cody standing next to her, looking angry."Cody, what's going on?" Alexa asked, confusion written across her face.Cody's voice was low and menacing as he accused her, "Did you convince Jade and David to leave our group?"Alexa was taken aback. "What are you talking about? Why would I do that?"Cody let go of her arm and took a step back. "Don't play dumb with me, Alexa. Jade and David told me that you talked them into leaving after our last mission."Alexa was shocked. She hadn't talked to Jade or David since the mission, and she certainly hadn't convinced them to leave the group."Cody, I swear I didn't do anything," Alexa protested.Cody's eyes narrowed as he stepped closer to her again, "They told me everything, Alexa. David killed someone that night because they almost took Jade, and now they're both gone.
CHAPTER 88During dinner, Alexa and Cody were discussing the preparations for their big day. Alexa was slightly nervous about the whole plan and Cody noticed her discomfort."Hey, what's going on?" Cody asked, noticing the worried look on Alexa's face."It's just that I'm nervous about tomorrow. There's still so much to do and I'm not sure if everything is going to go according to plan," Alexa responded with a nervous smile."Well, don't worry about it. We've got a great team and everything will be fine," Cody assured her.Just then, Cody's phone beeped with a message notification. "It's Jade. She and David are coming over to make the final equipment check," Cody said, checking his phone.Alexa's face dropped as she remembered something important. "Cody, I have to tell you something," she said, with a seriousness in her tone."What is it?" Cody asked, frowning."Anthony has brought over security men for a big event," Alexa said, looking down at her plate.Cody's expression turned to d
CHAPTER 89As Alexa stormed into the mansion, her eyes were red from tears and her fists were clenched in fury. She had just had a heated argument with her boyfriend Cody over a trivial matter, and now she felt like everything was falling apart.To her surprise, when she entered the living room, Anthony was nowhere to be found. She quickly checked her phone and saw a message from him that he had a late meeting and might not come back until the next morning. This news just added fuel to her already burning emotions.Just as she was about to head to her room, she noticed Nolan sitting on the couch, engrossed in a book. He looked up and noticed her, surprise clear on his face, "Alexa, what are you doing here so early?""Long story," she grunted, not in the mood for small talk.Nolan closed his book and stood up, "Can I get you something? A drink, maybe?"Alexa sighed and shook her head, "No, I just need some time to myself."Nolan nodded, understanding the situation, "Take all the time y
CHAPTER 90She hastily wiped her tears away with the back of her hand and turned to face the intruder. It was Nolan.He noticed the redness of her eyes and the sadness that was etched across her face, and his expression quickly turned to concern. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, stepping closer to her.Alexa shook her head in response, unable to find the words to express her emotions. She took a few deep breaths, hoping to calm herself down, but the tears kept flowing.Nolan, sensing her need for comfort, moved to sit beside her on the bed. "You don't have to talk if you don't want to," he said gently, placing a hand on her back. "Just know that I'm here for you."Alexa was grateful for Nolan's presence but resented his assumption that he knew what she needed. She abruptly stood up, causing Nolan to look up at her in confusion."I just want some space, Nolan," she said, her voice shaking slightly. "I can't talk about it right now."Nolan stood up too and blocked her way to the door. "I'
CHAPTER 91 Nolan stood there in silence, his heart heavy with confusion and pain at Alexa's harsh words. He didn't know how to react or what to say, but he knew he had to get out of her room. As he turned to leave, Alexa yelled after him, her voice filled with frustration and hurt."Say something, Nolan! Don't just walk away like this!"Nolan paused, his hand on the doorknob. He turned back to face Alexa but still remained silent. They both stood there for a moment, the tension in the air thick enough to cut with a knife. Finally, Alexa let out a deep sigh and sat down on the floor, her arms wrapped around her knees.Nolan slowly made his way back towards her, his heart in his throat. "Alexa, I'm sorry," he said. "I'm such a coward for treating you like garbage and letting my ex insult and belittle you. I don't know what's wrong with me, but I want to make things right."Alexa looked up at him, her eyes full of emotion. She didn't say anything, but the way she looked at Nolan was eno
Alexa didn't hesitate to run into them, embracing him tightly as she buried her face in his shoulder. Nolan's arms wrapped around her just as tightly, holding her close as they both cried.It felt like they stayed that way for an eternity, just holding each other and letting out all the emotions they had been bottling up for so long. When they finally pulled away, Alexa looked up at Nolan, still unable to believe he was really there.Without a word, Nolan leaned down and pressed his lips to hers, the kiss filled with all the love and longing they had been keeping hidden for so long. Alexa's arms wrapped around his neck as she kissed him back, tears still streaming down her face.As they finally pulled away, Nolan took her hand and led her to a nearby bench. They sat down together, still holding hands as they looked into each other's eyes. Nolan took a deep breath before speaking."I'm so sorry, Alexa," he said, his voice filled with regret. "I should have never left like that, I shoul
159Alexa had been carrying the burden of not telling her son Anthony about his father for so long. She knew that Nolan hated her for what happened between them, but she still wanted Anthony to know the truth about his biological father. She had talked about it with her best friend Jade and decided to take matters into her own hands. Days had passed since Alexa wrote the letter to Nolan, and she had been anxiously waiting for his reply. She kept checking her phone for any email or message from him, but there was nothing. She even checked her mailbox day and night, hoping to see a letter from him. But as the days went by, she slowly accepted the fact that Nolan might never respond. Alexa felt heartbroken and disappointed, but she knew that it was what she had expected from him. She had made peace with the fact that Nolan hated her, and that she had to do what was right for her son. Instead of moping around her apartment, she decided to spend the weekend with her kids and Jade. Alexa
CHAPTER 158Alexa woke up to the sound of Nolan's voice singing his latest song, "Echoes of You". She smiled and pressed play again, letting the melody fill her ears. She couldn't help but hum along with the chorus, "You're the echoes of me, the echoes of you, and I'm lost in between, what's false and what's true."As she got ready for her day, Alexa continued to listen to the song on repeat, even while she was in the shower. She was so caught up in the melody that she didn't even realize she was humming along with it until she stepped out and heard herself in the silence.Alexa spent the whole day at school with Nolan's song stuck in her head. She couldn't focus on anything else, not even the lessons, and found herself humming the tune whenever she had the chance to, without even noticing it.As the week passed by, Alexa was approached by a girl at break time. She was minding her own business, eating her meal when the girl came up to her chuckling. The girl pulled out a banner of Nol
CHAPTER 157Three years had passed since Alexa had last seen Nolan. She had only caught glimpses of him on TV a few times since then. In the meantime, she had been busy raising her son, who bore a striking resemblance to Nolan.As Alexa kissed her son goodbye and turned to Jade, she couldn't help but feel grateful for her help. Jade had moved in with her to help pay the rent, and they had been taking turns caring for their children while working. Jade was currently calming down her daughter, who was having a tantrum."Thank you so much for helping me, Jade," Alexa said with a smile. "I don't know how I would have managed without you."Jade laughed and replied, "Don't be silly, Lex. We're like family now. I love your son like my own, and I don't mind helping you out at all."Alexa felt a sense of relief wash over her as she hugged Jade. It was comforting to know that she had someone she could rely on. As Jade pulled her aside, she whispered to her, "You need to tell your son the truth
CHAPTER 156Alexa looked at Bobby and thanked him for volunteering to take care of her son. She couldn't afford a full-time nanny, so she was grateful for Bobby's help. Bobby smiled at Alexa and told her that he understood her need to save money for her newborn. He was surprised that she had just been discharged from the hospital a month ago and was already back to work. Alexa reassured him that she had been through a lot and could endure any amount of pain.Bobby teased Alexa about missing her routine of watching "Rockstar Cutie" on TV. Alexa laughed and said she didn't have time for that anymore. After bidding farewell to Bobby, Alexa locked the back door and went to the counter where the TV was on. She switched the sign to "closed" as she knew there wouldn't be any customers at midnight.As the live performance was announced by the talk show host, Alexa smiled as she watched Nolan sing the same song he sang to her while they ate in the garden. It was a punk version of "Grow Old Wit
CHAPTER 155Alexa woke up to the sound of the roosters crowing outside her window. She stretched and yawned, feeling the weight of her baby bump as she got out of bed. She walked to the bathroom, splashed her face with water, and brushed her teeth. She took a moment to admire her growing belly and wondered what her baby would look like.After getting dressed, Alexa headed to the convenience store she managed. She unlocked the doors, turned on the lights, and started organizing the shelves. Her staff came in one by one, and they greeted her with smiles and hellos."Good morning, Lexie," one of her staff members said."Good morning," Alexa replied with a smile.Alexa loved her job. She enjoyed interacting with customers, organizing products, and managing her staff. It was a fresh start for her, and she was grateful for the opportunity.As the day went on, Alexa's thoughts drifted to Nolan. She wondered how he was doing and if he ever thought about her. She missed him, but she knew she h
CHAPTER 154Tears, pain and aches flew by her as they dwelt in her. Seeing the numerous messages from her colleagues, now ex co workers questioning her about her choice of resignation broke her and she couldn’t help but clench her fists. How was she supposed to explain to them? What was she even going to tell them?“Tell me Alexa, what made you change your mind?”“Did you fight with someone?”“Did someone try to force their self on you!”All these messages kept flooding her phone and she couldn’t take it anymore, she just couldn’t. She switched off her phone as she threw it to the side, she could not answer their questions, not now at least.Tears streamed down her cheeks, one day would come, perhaps she would be able to answer their questions then.She placed her hand in her bag as she took out her wallet, opening it as she checked it thoroughly, she needed to be sure she had enough money. Even if she didn’t want to take care of herself, she had to think about her baby.She heaved a
CHAPTER 153She said few words before sighing and then taking her bags out. She stepped out of the gates and on turning for the last time, she saw Nolan midway at the mansion’s door. She gasped as she tried to call out to him but then, he didn’t even act like he knew her.She narrowed her gaze to his hands and she could see them tightly clenched. She took a deep sigh as she watched him step back before turning away and then walking back into the house. This time, the tears could no longer be held back in her eyes and she turned away before walking out of the gate, finally.She dragged her suitcase on the road as she couldn’t think of anything else but what had just happened. She held on to her stomach, at this moment, there was only one thing on her mind, her unborn child. She swallowed hard as the thought of how she would take care of her baby, alone bothered her.She sat on the bench she had found in the sidewalk, she was tired, she had being walking for so long and she rested her
CHAPTER 152Tears streamed down her cheeks as she knelt before him, “please Nolan, I swear I meant for none of this to happen” she told him as tears streamed down her cheeks even more.She could no longer bear it, he was upset with her, very upset and she knew she deserved it.He turned away from her, he was broken, he didn’t want to listen to whatever it was she had to say. He clenched his fists as he started to walk away from her but then she rushed to him as she held on to his coat, “just listen to me Nolan, please.” She told him. He shook his head as he sighed, “I don’t want to listen to whatever you have to say, Alexa. Leave me alone, please” he told her but she wouldn’t listen. She was already choking from the tears and her head ached her badly but she ignored it, every single pain she felt.“I swear I wanted to call it off but then…” before she could complete her statement, he put his hands to her lips and she stopped talking. She smiled slightly as she stared into his eyes, h