SOPHIA. I leaned at the wall near the window with my hands crossed over my chest, frowning at the beautiful view of the countryside. Different thoughts ran through my head and I was also tired of the kind of life I was living. I am so dumb for thinking in the first place I married the right one for myself.A lonely tear found its wall down my cheek which I had no idea it formed in my eye. I just felt it trailing down my cheek. My phone rang, I slowly turned to look at the phone beside the pillow and the sound of the ringing phone only deepened the frown on my already emotional face. “Who could be disturbing me?” I thought lowering my hands from my chest as I stood still like I had no life in me. The ringing came to a halt after some time so I decided to keep frowning at the view of the countryside through my window. At least, it's a good thing to look at.I snarled when the phone started ringing again, “The person won't quit” I uttered inwardly with my fists clenched by my sides
SOPHIA It was very early in the morning, and the room was chilly. I tossed on the bed throughout the night hoping to drown in the gushing hands of sleep but it never came just for me to realize it was daybreak already. My heart is troubled since I assured myself I would be going to see Dad.I don't know where to start from when I see him but all I know is I will start from somewhere. “How will he feel?" Because he will blame himself for letting me into all of these. My eyes welled up at the thought of it and a lonely tear trickled down from my left eye. I hummed as I sat up slowly staring blankly into the spacious room not looking at anything in particular I couldn't afford to see my Old man sobber because of all I was going through and the thought of it clogged my heart with emotions, weighing me down. I knew his health condition. He had been struggling with health issues. I never knew whatever sickness Dad was struggling with because he never told me the name. I tried but he didn
SOPHIA I looked myself in the mirror and I wasn't satisfied with the way I was looking but since I decided to appear like that I never bothered to change into a more fitting outfit. What's the point of appearing charming but your heart is a mess? No point. Looking at myself one more time in the mirror I brushed my hair with my hands to make it look a little pleasing to the eyes. I could see various strands of my hair standing on their own which happened because I had been ruffling my hair. Here is what transpired 2 weeks ago. I was keeping myself busy in the sitting room. Before that Melissa challenged me while Damian was away to work. She called me a barren bitch. Smiling at me sneerily she rubbed her hands on her pregnancy. I didn't feel pain because I knew I was going to bear a child, not just a child but children. Everyone has their appointed time.Despite the wrenching pain in my heart because of what she told me, I resisted the devil's urge to fight words with her. I couldn't
DAMIAN I rushed to my poor Melissa lying helplessly on the floor, blood trickling down her legs. “Get the car ready,” I said huskily, worry etched on my face. I scooched and carried Melissa in bridal style. Looking at her one more time, I shook my head as anger boiled inside of me. I was about to rush towards the door when I heard footsteps, I turned immediately, just to catch sight of Sophia. “Where are you going?” I growled, glaring at her. She gulped, "I am following you to the hospital.,” Her last words came as a whisper as her breath came in heavy gasps. What the hell is she thinking?“You vicious woman. Do you want to end her life at the hospital when you've got the chance?" I growled. Her face went pale and immediately I could see emotions evident in them. I don't care if my words hurt her. Her eyes became brimmed with tears and as she blinked her eyes, tears gently rolled down her face. Why is she pretending like she is innocent? I know her hate towards Melissa all th
SOPHIA. “Are you telling me not to be angry? Huh?,” I said exhaustively and a tear rolled down my cheek. “I am sorry about that but it wasn't intentional," his remorseful voice came through."See I had an emergency meeting which was why I didn't show up that day.” Pain wrenched my heart as the memories of the day I waited for him on the lonely street and he didn't show up. Because of that, I had a very nasty experience. I can't even walk around with my shoulders held up high. “And you couldn't drop a message telling me you won't be coming again?” “Look I am sorry okay?” “It happened that I traveled out of the country the next day for a business trip.”“I have been trying to reach you since that day but your number wasn't connecting. I was worried about you." His words softened my heart because I felt he meant what he was saying. I sighed. Yeah, the dude is concerned about me no doubt. I have known him for years now. “Are you okay? He asked, concern evident in his voice. “Why
SOPHIAThe sports car pulled in front of the Hospital at a very high speed, the tires screeched as Damian matched the car brakes furiously, bringing the car to an instant halt. I heaved a sigh of relief which I had no idea I needed to let out in the first place. “Get out,” He growled, pushing the car door open. He got down from the car aggressively and slammed the door, rushing to the other side of the car to pull me out. “Get out," he pulled the car door open, “Out!" I sat stunned as my whole body trembled and my chest pounded in my chest so hard like it would cut and sink in my belly. I never thought I would arrive at the hospital alive. Damian is a b*tch. He pulled the car to its final limits, driving recklessly, not minding to obey traffic regulations. I screamed the hell out of myself when the cars in the same lane with him were waiting for the traffic light to change from red to green. He drove through while a truck which the traffic light still indicating “green" on his lan
DAMIANIt's been over an hour since I ordered the doctor to take that heartless girl away. I don't care if she is yet to recover from whatever sh*t happened to her two weeks ago. She caused it and that was the outcome.I sat with my head cringed. My hand slowly runs through my hair. Well, I knew damn well that my hair was a mess due to the constant ruffling but I don't care. I just wanted to be sure Melissa was safe. She has had a lot and I as well. I can't afford to lose her… The babies are gone. I could feel tears forming in my eyes at the thought of the lost pregnancy but I held it all in.I heaved a deep sigh then ran my hand through my face, hoping all was well with her. I was brought back to the moment when I heard footsteps approaching, I slowly tilted my head to see if it was Dr. Lucas and luckily for me, he was the one as intended . I brought myself to stand up reluctantly as he made his way to me confidently. “How did it go? Is Sophia alri…” The words cut in my throat whe
SOPHIAI wailed when backhand slaps landed on my face back to back. I felt my cheek burning and the spot he slapped me suddenly reddened. “I hate you. To hell with you and your Melissa,” I blurted out wailing. I hastily grabbed the pillow and threw it at him and he sat not moved by my actions or my words. Before I could know what was going on, I had difficulty breathing as my throat choked. Damian pinned my head to the headboard. He grasped my neck so tight that I couldn't breathe. My eyes reddened as they popped out and he tightened his grasp. I kicked my legs continuously as I struggled for breath and at the same time slapped his strong hand holding in my throat continuously as I struggled to free myself. “I hate you,” I drawled looking at him with evident hatred in my eyes as my body went weak and I struggled to keep my eyes open. His eyes were blazing with anger and I could see something in them I hadn't seen since I got to know him. “How dare you? Huh?” He snarled He flinc
Mark sat in the waiting room at the hospital, dressed in black trouser pants, and a long-sleeved white crisp shirt. He placed his elbows at his knees and his hands clasped together under his chin. His face was nonchalant with a glimpse of emotions coated in his eyes. Even though he looked relaxed and calm, his heart lingered with unease because of the situation at hand. After a moment of basking in his thoughts, A tall figure trudged into the room, calling his attention. Mark lifted his gaze in that direction. The man he saw was the very person he didn't have the patience to wait for anymore. Mark sprung to his feet, his heart slightly pounding in his chest and his breathing was palpable. “How is she?" He asked with concern, his eyes widened at the doctor as he swallowed hard.The doctor smiled, tucking his hands in the pockets of his lab coat. “Gentleman, your wife is in good condition after childbirth.” Mark sighed in relief, “Ah!" “W-What about the baby?" He stuttered, his gaze
For more than a year after Sophia was happily wedded to Mark, Sophia slept on the bed. In Between her back which leaned at the headboard was a soft pillow. her big tummy pointed outward. A quilt covered her fresh and smooth legs which she had covered since last night. The early morning sun shone into the bedroom from the floor-to-ceiling windows which made the gleaming room brighter. Her face locked on her phone screen as she perused through it casually, a smile tugging at the corner of her lips. Her phone chimed as a message dropped in her WhatsApp. It was a message from Selena, [Ma'am it's good to see you have gained your happiness.] Sophia had been chatting with her since she woke up from bed. She had been in talks with Selena and she promised to bring her over to work in her company. Sophia replied, [ Be prepared to come over to the UK whenever I say so]Immediately she sent the message, Sophia off the phone. Her face stared nonchalantly at the screen for a while as she was d
“I-I d-didn't m-m-mean to push you. I didn't know it was you," Jimmy stuttered, his body trembling the most. The thought of losing his job scared the sh*t out of him. “Don't you know she is my woman?" Jimmy nodded at the same time he shook his head in reply, “I had no idea." Mark turned to his guard with the most scary figure which his sinew muscles explicitly showed under his suit. “Make sure he is paid his wages before the hiring and firing department looks into his matter . He nodded subserviently, "Alright Boss.” "Take him away," Mark commanded. His guards pulled Jimmy away as he never fell short of pleading and calling on Sophia and Mark to forgive him. But all his pleas and cries all fell on deaf ears. After Jimmy was taken away and the noise had died down, Mark turned to Sophia as he stared at her with passion, “It's okay," he said gently in a doting tone. He didn't bother to know what happened, all he knew was Jimmy was working in the company and he never knew his relat
A black sleek Bentley pulled in front of the towering building. Gradually, The card door opened and Sophia stepped down from the car she casually shut the door with a slight thud, her face indifferent and a smile tugging at her lips.Taking her time as she leaned at the car, she clutched her purse in her left hand and her slightly cringed face focused on the phone screen in her hand as she silently went through the content on it. The white haute couture gown with spaghetti straps fit her so perfectly revealing her cleavage as the dress pushed up her breasts. Her brown eyes flashed with a tinge of brightness accentuating her beautiful face and her aura couldn't be ignored. Sophia got a message from Mark immediately after she got out of the car. [Good morning Sophie…Sorry, I couldn't come with you to your company but I am on my way. I will be with you in a jiffy.Love ya!]The smile on Sophia’s face broadened as she grinned uncontrollably, her hand adorably placed at her chest as h
Damian lounged on the couch in his chilly sitting room. His eyes drooped and his hair was disheveled from the constant ruffling of it. He sighed in frustration then his heart continued to rise and fall as he breathed. His heavy breath filled the air.His faded eyes darted around in the spacious room languidly, his heart restless as he yawned to get the answer to the one thing that troubled his heart. He had gone to broadcasting stations, live shows, newspapers, and magazines yet none of them couldn't give him a positive result after the publication he made at the various places. Even though he was frustrated, and had been having sleepless nights all night, he never backed down in searching and sending Authur to keep on investigating and gathering information. He still went further, telling Authur to get experienced people no matter the cost just to get him positive and heart-relieving news. “I don't care how much it will cost me or how long it will take me. All I know is I am going
Damian sat in his office, his indifferent face locked on the laptop as he carefully scrolled through the screen. One thing troubled his mind. The last time he visited Sophia, he was to go on a vacation the next day. He asked her to come with him but Sophia refused. However, before that, he had offered the keys to the Cool Maybach limited edition he bought for her. He further went on to pronounce he was willing to let her be the CEO of Trilix, His company Sophia worked in as the Head of the M.O group. “Damian you are unbelievable! just because I was kind enough to give you food to eat you think I had forgiven you?" Sophia spat out” His face became pale as Sophia’s words from that day replayed in his head. He froze staring blankly at the laptop screen as the thought of her actions that day clogged his heart in heavy emotions. Since he brought up the topic thinking things would be right instead things went south and Sophia scolded him and drove him curtly from her house.‘I should h
Damian stood in front of the door, his hand grabbing his waist as he sighed in frustration, his faded gaze staring at the door. He had been standing there for more than thirty minutes since he arrived. He knocked countless times but no reply came from within. He sighed in frustration, cringing his head, ‘Could it be that she doesn't want to see me again?’ He mused. He raised his head, “I know she is in there," he muttered, his finger pointing at the door then back grabbing his waist. Authur, who stood beside him after listening to what he said after a while said, “I don't think so Boss," he uttered calmly with a lace of concern in his voice. Damian turned to Authur hastily, his face turned red, “Then where is she?" He barked, "What did she want me to do before she can soften down a bit?” Authur stood like a servant before the king as he listened to Damian’s outburst having no words to say. Indeed it was heart-wrenching when all Damian’s efforts yielded fruitless results. No matt
Damian only blinked and rolled his eyes around the room uncontrollably. He stared at her in his heaviness of heart not having the guts to utter a word since his heart was clogged with emotions and his throat tightened with a knot. “How?" Sophia screamed, this time more loudly, her voice resonating in the whole room and to more than just the room they were in. Damian only stared blankly at her in reply. The emotions and shame rained on him this time more than ever which made his knees fade away as they went weak. Sophia scrutinized his face, her brow creased as she glared at him, and her eyebrows which rigid slightly trembling. “Even after all the nonsense….” Her finger pointed stiffly at Damian, "You still have the guts to treat me like I am a prisoner under your custody like you always wanted” She barked, her fingers pointing back at her chest as her heart throbbed with pain the most.Awkward silence stealthily swope over the atmosphere as Damian’s lips were sealed. Seeing that Da
Sophia stood in front of the wide mirror, her brown eyes frowning back at her from the mirror as her sullen face from the mirror etched with emotions. frowning at herself one more time from the mirror she adjusted the round neck of the black gown she wore, the sternness of her face surging on. When she was done with applying a red lipstick on her lips she turned and strutted to the bed, her clicking stilettos on the cold tires taking over the silence atmosphere in the room. She perched on the edge of the bed, her hand grasping her purse and she flung it open, her hand tucked in it simultaneously with her gaze searching for something. The calm sound filled her ears like a wall clock ticking as someone knocked on the door. Sophia's frowning gaze starred in that direction and the intensity of her glaring gaze reached a higher climax in the blink of an eye. Her eyelids knitted together and her lips pinned together in a straight line as her heart throbbed with anger. Her heart tightened