TESSA'S P.O.V.I stared at Hudson while he raised his number to call the announcer's attention again. I knew from the very start that he was starting a game against me. He knew that the spotlight is ours whenever there was an auction like this. "5 Million Dollars," Hudson said while smiling at everyone. The crowd was all amazed because of what he said. Five million dollars for a necklace like that. Where did he get that much money anyway? He gave me a smirk and sat down in his seat in front of us. Seeing the diamond necklace made me want it instantly that's why I made a bet for it. And in every auction, there's nothing that I didn't have especially if I like the thing being aucted. I was confident that I could have that necklace, but hearing Hudson's bet made me think twice. I can afford that money, especially William, but I'm not sure if he would give me that necklace and beat Hudson's bet. So, I turned to him and told him how desperate I was to have the necklace which I believe tha
A few weeks passed and I got used to all the training I had with the trainers hired by Nicholas. We were still in the line doing all the preparations we need. Sometimes, I got overwhelmed because of how I do all the training. And because of that, I already wanted to meet the Mendozas and kick-start my revenge against them. Yet, Nicholas was the one who always remind me that I should do things slowly so that I won't miss anything and regret it in the end. But honestly, as time goes by, my heart longs for revenge and I can't wait to show those Mendozas everything that I learned about. I believe that I'm already prepared for everything. Every day of my life in Nicholas' mansion was like a routine. Yes, I've been here since I decided to take the surgery and be Vienna Alonzo. Now, I'm trying my best to be the person I should be. I appreciate all of Nicholas' efforts only for me to be prepared. So, I'm also returning the favor to him by doing the things that I could do here in his place. O
"Master?" "Master Nicholas? Are you there?" I slowly opened my eyes when I heard someone knocking at the door. I realized it was already morning. I turned on the other side of the bed when I instantly saw Nicholas sleeping beside me. I immediately sat down and moved away from him. When I realized what happened last night, I leaned against the bed and sighed. *FLASHBACK*"Vienna, I love you. Please don't leave me," He shouted while in pain after receiving that blow from me. I had no other choice but to do that since he became aggressive and attempted to kiss me. He did it already. He was still in pain when I stared at him while sitting away from him. I want to leave him because of what he did, but staring at him made me feel that I shouldn't leave him. I heard him say my name. But did he mean those words? How could he say that, though? Is it true that he loves me? While staring at him, he slowly fell asleep which was a relief for me. I saw him sweating while lying in bed. His suit
Nicholas entered the room and locked the door. I stood beside the bed while staring at him. He looked at me and said, "Now, let's talk." An awkward atmosphere suddenly surrounded the room while the both of us were standing in front of each other. I don't know what's in his mind right now, but as for me, as much as possible, I want to avoid his stares and interrogations. He leaned against the door while staring at me. "Why are you here?" I asked. He raised an eyebrow after that, and replied, "Why? Am I not allowed to enter any room that I want to?" He retorted. That made me think twice. It's true that he can enter any room in this mansion since it was his, yet this place is my room and my privacy. What's he so aggressive about that he forcefully entered my room without even notifying me? "Then, tell me the reason why you're here?" I demanded trying to act as if I didn't know what happened last night. Hoping that he didn't remember. He walked closer to me which made me sit in bed.
After telling Nicholas about the type of business that I want to run with, he immediately contacted Fred, his secretary. He told me that he would be the one to assist me in the business that I want to pursue. The next day, Fred came to the mansion to visit me and discuss it. He's very accommodating and a guy with a sense of humor. I enjoyed talking to him while plotting the things I want for my business. He knows everything very well. As a secretary, I believe he deserves to be promoted and have a salary increase. I hope Nicholas also noticed Fred's effort for his company. He's not just focused on helping and assisting Nicholas' needs, he's also here to help me. "So, Miss Vienna, in starting a business, you must have the training to be a competitive and effective master in cosmetology. You should have a degree for it. But since Sir Nicholas wanted you to start the business that instant, you need to finish the training as soon as possible. After getting all the papers we need for tha
Two years have passed and I continued giving my best in the field that I chose. I overcame obstacles and testings. The field itself taught me to enhance the skills that I already have and discovered more than what I expected. Janice and Roberst stuck with me until the end. People were still convinced about my ability, yet there were still others that were not convinced with what I could do. And that includes Charmaine. Yes, up to this time she's being threatened by my presence. She still couldn't believe that I could beat her competitiveness. As for me, I'm just focused on what I want to do, and I don't want to compete to anyone. If the people surrounding me appreciated what I do, then, I'm grateful. If others don't, then, I don't care. During the two years of my studies as part of the course, I enjoyed everything including pissing off toxic people like Charmaine. She gave her best in trying to pull me down, but she didn't win the people over. "My graduation would be tomorrow," I col
NICHOLAS P.O.V.The night before Vienna's graduation day was a very tiring day for me. I've been too busy doing a lot of things for the company since I need to approve many proposals for the betterment of my leadership. Being a businessman is not just having money and earning a lot. It's about extracting your ideas not just for selfish desires, but for the benefit of everyone.Earlier that day, I was in the middle of scanning all proposals forwarded to me by Fred when he entered the room. "What is it this time?" I asked while busily signing a proposed project. "I was about to update you about Miss Vienna's graduation day. She was about to finish her studies tomorrow in the field of cosmetology. She performed excellently in school. And, from what I heard, she would deliver her speech tomorrow on her graduation day," He bragged. "That's great news," I replied while still reading the file in front of me. "Sir, aren't you going with her tomorrow?" Fred asked while looking at me. I su
After the ceremony, I told Nicholas that we should pay a visit to Mama Lynette's grave. It's been a while since I paid a visit there. I've been visiting her once in a while, but I never forget to give time for her. When we finally reached the cemetery, I immediately went to her place. I stood there and didn't wait for Nicholas because I got too excited to tell her everything. I knew she won't hear all my stories, but whenever I try to tell her all things that's in my mind, I felt relieved. It's like she's still here with me, listening to all the stories I have. I put down the flowers we bought from the flower shop and sighed while staring at the tomb. I looked on the other side, and smiled. I sat down in between Mama Lynette's and my son's tombs. Sometimes, I just wanted to remember all the days I had with my mother. Those times that I felt her support and love. Those times that I could still hug her and brag about my achievements. But now, the only thing I could do is to talk to a s
VIENNA'S P.O.V. William took his last breath, and finally closed his eyes. I touched his face and tried to wake him up. I tap him and started shaking him even though I knew that he already gave me his last words. There was no sign of him coming back to us now. I knew it was all too late for me to say those forgiving words, but at least I told him everything he needed to know. It was very hurting. My wrath against him instantly faded away after I felt how sincere he was regarding his apology. "He loved you so much..."I turned to Tessa after she said those words. "Didn't you realize what you did?" I exclaimed after that while in tears. Tessa smiled bitterly. "I knew from the very start that I had no match of you, Vanessa. Even before that time I knew you were pregnant with William's child," She continued. "William couldn't get you out of his head. I knew that he loved you so much, but it was my love for him that kept me blinded about that. I struggled with fate, that there might
TESSA'S P.O.V.My eyes were swollen... My heart was breaking...My daughter is gone. She was the only reason why I could call myself a mother. The light in my dark world. What would I do now? I called William from prison even though my parents forbid me to do it. They also tried to bring me out of the morgue, but I don't want to. I wanted to stay beside my daughter even though I knew that there was no sign of her coming back to me. The doctors told me to leave the place since it won't be good for my health to stay in the room. So, I had no other choice but to leave and stay outside while crying. After a few moments, a police mobile parked in front of the entrance of the hospital. A cop went out from it, followed by William who was still hand-cuffed. They went inside the hospital, and while they were walking, my parents instantly looked at me in disbelief because they knew that I was the one who called and told William about our daughter's death. William's eyes were swollen, and he
VIENNA'S P.O.V. I paid for a visit from Vienna Cosmetics, and continuously, we were getting good reviews from our customers. As the CEO, I'm very proud of what I have right now. Starting from the dedicated people, and the flow of sales of every product we released. It was all so smooth, that even myself didn't understand where all these things came from, yet all I could say was those efforts we have exerted paid off. I just hope these things would continue, and even if there were times that there would be struggles, I just hope that I could handle them well.I drove back home since I still have one more responsible left at the mansion, and that is taking care of my baby boy, Lucas. Of course, I couldn't forget him as my top priority. When I entered the mansion, the maid came running to me in a panic which made me instantly confused about her actions. "What's wrong?" I instantly asked as soon as she came to me. "Miss Vienna, Sir William was arrested!" She exclaimed while looking at
TESSA'S P.O.V.Today, we agreed that we would let my daughter undergo the operation. No matter what the doctors told us, we insisted. I was desperate since I wanted her to live. The doctors told us already that she might not survive during the operation, but as a mother, I wanted her to. Regardless of what the doctors said, I spent money just for the health of my daughter. I didn't get anything from William or even ask him to give me anything. The last time we talked about our daughter, he didn't believe me. He ignored my cries for help. He thought I was lying all this time. He didn't know that I was dead serious about what was going on with our daughter. I tried to reach him again but looks like he blacklisted my account and number to his contacts. All I wanted was for him to be with us right now in this struggle, but up until now, he chose to be with another woman. I was crying all day long, every night, and every time I remembered how he neglected us. I don't understand why I ended
VIENNA'S P.O.V.After conversing with Nicholas the last time he visited me at my company, I was determined to let Lucas and him take the DNA Test secretly. William never had any idea about us seeing each other since I believe he would suspect us and surely be angry about it. From the moment he saw Nicholas at the party last time, he became too protective of me and Lucas. I don't know what was running inside his head, but I felt that his mood instantly changed when he saw Nicholas that night. But, after knowing the truth about William and Lucas' results, I instantly had an urge to give Nicholas a chance to prove himself. Besides, he also wanted to know the truth. A few days ago, Nicholas and I went to the laboratory to have a DNA Test. I brought something that Lucas was always using since I believe that it could be used to have the laboratory results. After that, the doctor told us to wait for three days. Meeting Nicholas secretly and doing those things was not that easy for me. I bel
TESSA'S P.O.V.I desperately called William out of my panic because my daughter was suddenly having seizures. We already called an ambulance and followed her there. I also called my parents to be with me since I don't know what would I do because of this sudden happening. At first, William was too stubborn to talk to me. Maybe because he got used of me always calling him, but this time is a serious matter. Our daughter needs him! He should be there at the hospital to see her. Regardless of how many rejections I got from calling, I finally received a good answer. His secretary told me that he would go to the hospital, he just needed the address to where he would go. I immediately gave thme everything that they needed for William to visit. While doing those things, I felt like I also pty myself. I pity my daughter, too. William is her father, but William made us feel like we are not important to him anymore. I still needed to beg for his attention, and he would only go just because som
WILLIAM'S P.O.V."Sir, Miss Tessa is on the phone," My secretary said as soon as he entered the room. I narrowed my eyes and looked at him after what he said. "Didn't I tell you that I don't want to entertain calls from the woman?" I asked while looking at him. After hearing those words from me, he nodded and told me that he would relay what I said to Tessa. Then, he left my office. I smirked and shook my head after that. I don't understand why Tessa still won't stop bothering me after all the things that happened between us. She kept calling me and begging for my attention. As far as I can remember, she signed the divorce papers already few months ago. We both agreed that we would never bother each other again, but look at what she was doing to me right now. She kept doing things that would make me disturbed. For the second time, my secretary knocked again. As soon as I saw him enter the room, I already knew that he would insist on the phone call from Tessa. So, I instantly tapp
VIENNA'S P.O.V.A few months have passed, and my son, Lucas, has already reached his 7th month from his birth. I have seen his growth during the months I have cared for him. I saw how handsome he would become in the future, and how many girls would be rooting for him. I tried my best to become the best mother that I could be. Even though I was too focused on him, I never forgot to manage Vienna Cosmetics very well. The company's performance was getting better and has kept receiving higher ratings than before. It was as if I didn't have any other priorities at the moment to the fact that, I was taking care of my seven-month-old child. Ever since I gave birth to our son, William continued giving his best to be the father to Lucas. He kept surprising me whenever he exerted effort for us. He always makes us his priority. As if he didn't want to leave my side. I cannot deny the fact that motherhood hit me that hard because of the changes that happened to me from pregnancy to childbirth.
NICHOLAS P.O.V."WELCOME BACK MASTER NICHOLAS!" The maids greeted as soon as I entered the mansion. I smiled at them after their greeting. It's been a while since I had decided to go to Europe. If I would try to remember the things that happened from the previous months, it all pushed me to decide to leave and stay there for a while. I was too broken-hearted from the events that happened during those times. I could have won them all if that woman stayed with me. If she never cheated on me. I could have won those struggles if only she was with me, but it was all too late for the both of us. During my stay in Europe, I tried to distract myself from all the things that I could do there. I tried to reconnect with my friends and colleagues there. I went to other places that would make me realize that there's more in life to discover. Before I went to Europe, I was blaming myself for the death of Sofia. I knew that the Mendozas had something to do about it, especially Tessa. I tried my b