I stared at the woman in front of me without having any idea about her identity. This was the very first time that Nicholas introduced to me a girl. During those years that I was with him, I never saw him being with a girl besides me. And now, I'm facing an unknown woman to whom Nicholas was giving importance and extra care. Who is she? And why did Nicholas bring this woman here? She should not be here since we are going to talk about our next step to Mendoza's downfall. "Vienna, she's Sofia Angeles, my girlfriend," He said while looking at me.After hearing those words from him, I looked at him and turned my eyes toward the woman standing beside him. I scanned the woman from head to toe and suddenly felt something in me. I smiled awkwardly while staring at her. I don't know how I should react after hearing those words from Nicholas. I couldn't believe that he was seriously introducing me to his girlfriend. Yet, I have many questions in my mind after that. I've been with him all thos
NICHOLAS P.O.V."Nicholas, just leave," Vienna said while looking at me. By looking into her eyes, I could feel something was wrong with her. I saw that her eyes were teary and her voice was shaking. I didn't stop holding her wrist even though she was trying to remove my hand from her. Five months ago, I decided to stay away from Vienna since I already knew that my feelings for her were starting to build up. I knew that it would be a big hindrance to our plans against the Mendozas, so even though it would hurt me, I chose to leave her. I asked her for space and time until I was able to heal myself from the pain of letting her go. I tried to ask her about her feelings for me, but she wasn't able to give me specific answers. She was too confused at that time and I thought that I was the only one giving her confusion. Everything was all well before the moment that I started to have feelings for her, but telling her the truth about it was very hurtful for me. I knew that telling her abo
I was in the middle of signing the important documents for my endorsements when Calissa entered my office. She was holding a card and she stood in front of me. I stopped writing and looked at her in confusion, being curious about what was on her hand. "Miss Vienna, this came from Odessa's cosmetics," She said while looking at me. I raised an eyebrow while staring at her. Then, I asked for the invitation and she gave it to me. She left the office after that. I stared at the invitation and realized that it was indeed from Odessa's. I smirked while staring at it. I don't know what's inside Tessa's head, why did she send me an invitation. I am not reading it yet, but I already smelled something fishy about the invitation itself. Knowing that Tessa's company was one of the competitiors of mine, I knew that she was up to something. I opened the invitation and started reading it. The invitation was all about asking collaboration of my company to hers. She wanted to meet me again at their a
VIENNA'S P.O.V.After a week of thinking about the invitation Tessa sent me, I finally decided to go. I know that Tessa was planning to do something against me, but if she thinks I would be an easy opponent, she's wrong with that. I would just ride with all her invites and proposals, but I would never fall under her trap. Inviting me to her company's party was already a fishy thing for me. It was too obvious that she wanted something from me, so she asked me to come. She didn't know inviting me there was like setting her pit. When I entered the place, people instantly turned to me. The celebration suddenly stopped for a while because of my presence. For sure, they were confused about why I got invited, and why I chose to come. Some of them started to whisper at each other while staring at me. Then, Tessa suddenly came to me and introduced me to everyone as if I was welcome to the party. I could feel her different aura. She was just trying to make me feel comfortable with her, but wha
I woke up the next day and saw 5 missed calls from an unknown number. The number have been calling me while I was asleep. Who could this be? And why did this person called me last night? I tried to check my call register further and saw Nicholas' number. It was true that he even called me when I was with Tessa last night. And I knew the reason why. I was going to tell him about what happened, but I didn't plan to tell him yesterday. But to my surprise, he visited me last night and we had an argument. I sat in bed and tried to remember everything I told Nicholas. I sighed and shook my head after that. Now, he already knew that I have feelings for him, and that I was jealous with him and Sofia. Telling him about my feelings last night was already embarassing for me because I knew that he would never feel the same way as I do for him. He would never feel the same just like before. I knew he already loves Sofia, and they are happy with each other. So, why would I waste my time telling hi
Sofia and I finally finished our lunch together in an awkward way. We just finished our food without talking to each other and decided to separate our ways. I could see on her face that she was disappointed about what happened. Honestly, I got disappointed, too. The treatment I received from her was different from how she talked to the waiter earlier. I knew that the waiter, himself, deserves to have punishment because of negligence, but I did understand that he didn't mean for all of those to happen. Who could ever want to spill a drink on a guest tho? I understand what the waiter felt during that time, and he felt degraded. I didn't expect Sofia to be that harsh to him. Knowing how innocent looking she is, I didn't know that she has a bad side attitude like that. Now, I was wondering if Nicholas already knew about this bad side of hers, or not. I hope he could handle her in times that she would become like that. When I left the place, I saw my phone sent me a reminder about my meet
After having talks with Nicholas, we both separated ways that night. As much as I wonder about many things regarding Sofia, I didn't dare to ask him. I don't have the right to intervene with their relationship since being a friend to Nicholas has limits. Regardless that I saw the true color of Sofia that day, I chose to remain silent and respect their privacy. Removing my feelings from Nicholas is not that easy. I admit that I had fallen in love with him, but I don't have any other choice. I have to secretly love him from afar. I never told him exactly about my feelings yet. All he knew was that I got jealous with him and Sofia dating. But, I never admitted in front of him that I got deeper feelings for him. I also have to disregard all these feelings since this won't help for the fulfillment of our plans. So, even though, it would be very hard for me to do. I still need to remove everything and go back from the start. During those days that I had the chance to be with Nicholas, he w
VIENNA'S P.O.V.Until now, I still couldn't believe that after all those hardships we did for the company, we finally achieved the first rank! There were not enough words to express how happy I was when I saw the ranking for the first time. There were mixed emotions. I even got teary because of the news. I looked at my people inside the company, and I felt genuine happiness because they got what they deserved after all the effort they gave for the company! Now, it's all up for a celebration. I immediately called for a meeting to tell everyone about the news and they were all overjoyed. I could see the happiness on their faces as soon as they heard the news. In Vienna Cosmetics, I'm not treating my people just employees. I treat them as human beings that deserve to be appreciated. And because of what happened, I told all of them that we will celebrate by tomorrow night, that instant! I told Calissa to set up everything. Call for a catering service to provide everything that we need fo
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