Valerie's POV I was stunned,at awe and amazed when Drake offered me his apology, genuine and remorseful. A smile crept on my lips,my gazes intensifying and seeming to drill into his soul.“ I am sorry if I have hurt you in anyway. I apologize sincerely for being a pain in the ass Val.” Drake uttered and walked up to me. The proximity of our closeness sent a shiver travelling down my spine.I flashed a small smile at Drake, butterflies fluttered in my belly and I couldn't fathom the reason behind the reaction I was having. It was just a mere apology anyone could easily say but instead it sounded like a profession of love. It sounded like Drake was telling me now much he appreciated and loved me. I had no right to feel honored by Drake's words considering how much I wanted him to pay for his crimes but then I couldn't help it. It was strong. Some sort of magnetic force or a force greater than that. I couldn't resist no matter how hard I tried.“ Is okay Drake. You don't need to apolo
Valerie's POV My heart skipped a beat at the sound of Charlotte's voice.How long has she been eavesdropping on my conversation with Drake? What did she hear? Why am I suddenly scared of her when she's nobody?My resolve to stay impassive failed as my knee trembled beneath me.I quickly pulled away from Drake,my eyes lowered a little,not in shame but in a bid to gather my thoughts in case Charlotte throws a hilarious complicated question at me.“ What in the name of God is going on here? Charlotte ranted,her voice laced with disgust. She looked at me, her accusatory finger pointing at my face." You little slut,what are you doing in Drake's room and what are your lips doing on his?.” Charlotte asked and quickly inserted her claws into my hair, pulling it roughly.I quickly wrenched myself away,my eyes blazed with fury etched on my pretty face.“Don't you dare try to dishevel my hair again. Don't you dare raise your hand on me again. I would not smile at you next time.” I cautioned ca
Valerie's POV “ She came with the intention of seducing me and getting me to sleep with her." Drake's voice replayed in my head like a string of melancholic guitar.Drake pulled Charlotte to his side,his arm wrapping protectively around her waist. He planted a peck on her neck bone,his eyes fixed on me as he did so.All I could wish for was for the ground to split beneath me and swallow me up, saving me from the sheer embarrassment I was subjected to.How was I too foolish to think Drake wanted us back together. How foolish WA I to think that Drake loved me? Why would I even forgive a man who killed his own child, our child? How stupid and naive can I be? I am foolish.Charlotte tapped Drake's chest seductively,her monstrous glare clinging to me like bad omen.“I knew you were lying Valerie. I knew you made it up. How could you be so cheap to think I would believe that Drake willingly gave himself to you on a platter of Gold? Drake would never love you. He will always choose me over
Valerie's POV Shirley left to prepare the macaroni and cheese and chicken nuggets. I was glad she came to inform me. I wonder how disappointed I would have been to realize that my morning had been ruined by Charlotte and Drake and so also was my breakfast. Sushi made me feel nauseous but macaroni and cheese was a meal I wouldn't trade for anything in this life.It suddenly occurred to me that I was about to call Jasmine before Shirley walked in on me. I quickly dialed Jasmine's number and she answered on the second ring.“ Hey Jas?." I called,my voice laced with happiness that I was hearing from Jasmine after what had felt like enternity. “ Hi Val, what's up? Whats poppin' girl? I hope you had a terrific night rest?.” Jasmine asked,her voice laced with concern.I sighed, nodding my head as if Jasmine could see it and probably read the exhaustion on my face." The night was short. My sleep was interrupted thanks to Drake's selfishness. I shouldn't have gotten off my confort zone to
Valeria's POV Silence enveloped us for a moment. Thoughts of the incident wrestling in my mind.How could I be so foolish to think Drake meant every word of apology he said earlier? How ignorant could I have been not to have clearly read the handwriting on the wall?“That skimming scum. How dare he make a mess of you? What the fuck was he thinking? How dare he humiliate you in such a disgusting petty manner?." Jasmine asked, her voice laced with concern for my mental health.“ I don't know how I am supposed to react to this humiliation. My brains are at the verge of exploding. I can't handle it. You had to see the look on my face. The humiliation was unbearable.”Jasmine sighed from her end. I knew she could relate the humiliation and pain I was passing through at this time. I just wished she was here to keep me company and save me from the stress of having to spend the whole day myself." I just wish you were here but anyways since you aren't here I might be coming over later. I ne
- Valerie's POV "Yo—You're pregnant?" Jasmine stuttered “You are preganant!!” her high-pitched voice echoing through the room and into my already mashed brain. She screamed, pulling me into a bone-crushing hug as I gripped the pregnancy stick, harder than I would grip anything else. "I'm pregnant?" I choked out, gasping for air as Jasmine squeezed me tighter. "Yes!! And I'm going to be the godmother. This is the best day ever!" She squealed in excitement, finally releasing me to plant a kiss on my cheek. But I can't be pregnant. I can't. "Let me get us some fruit juice, since someone is banned from wine for a few months!" She exclaimed, leaving the room of my apartment penthouse. My world spun in circles, my body growing cold and breath turning ragged. How could I be pregnant when I wasn't supposed to be? I bit my nails, trying to calm my pounding heart as fear gripped me tighter. "Drake is one lucky man!" Jasmine returned, shoving a glass of juice into my hand and forcibl
Valerie's POVI gripped the steering wheel tight, my fingernails digging into the soft leather fabric of the wheel, another hand pressing my phone to my ear as I dialed Drake’s number for the last time as angry tears blurred my vision of the road, making keeping control of my car almost an impossible task as I clamped down on the accelerator, my heart beating so fast, I could hear it in my ears."The person you're trying to reach isn't available. Leave a message after the beep.""I’ll leave your keys in the mailbox. Pick them up whenever you want," I spat into the phone before hanging up. Drake never apologized. He never even bothered.I stormed into the penthouse, my anger boiling over. How could Drake get engaged without telling me? I yanked clothes from the closet, stuffing them into my suitcase. Each item felt like a piece of my broken heart.Three years. Three years of being his wife, attending his events, meeting his family. And now the whole world knew he was marrying someone e
Valerie’s POVAs I stepped out of the public elevator, a wave of whispers crashed over me like a tidal wave of judgment. The office seemed to freeze, every eye turning toward me with a mixture of curiosity and disdain.“What is she still doing back here?” a voice murmured, loud enough for me to catch.“Broke, much?” another snickered, their laughter cutting through the air like a knife.“Gold-digging slut,” someone hissed, their words a sharp slap to my face.I forced myself to keep walking, each step feeling heavier under their collective gaze. My heart pounded in my chest, but I squared my shoulders, refusing to let them see how much their words hurt. My face remained stoic, a mask of indifference hiding the turmoil inside.As I approached my desk, the whispers only grew louder. I could feel their eyes following me, judging every move I made. I sat down and tried to focus on my work, but the air was thick with their hostility.A text from Jasmine appeared on my phone, offering a br