(Vivienne)"I don't like him," Victor kept saying as he drove the car to our destination. I failed to understand him. Earlier I tried by all means to avoid a man's brawl, Janice was hell-bent on not letting Maverick touch Alexis in any way. He believed he was one of those rich men who took advantage of women and hurt them"The man just wanted to help out…no big deal" victor was making things up. I was in disbelief thinking he agreed with maverick and his barbaric way of handling the matterI had to convince Janice not to fight Maverick because he was Alexis's lover. Victor on the other side was giving me a sour look especially when I was defending Janice"Still I hate the way he was looking at you" Victor shot back, his expression was a displeased one. For one thing, he was overreacting. This wasn't a time for him to act jealous. Was he insecure after seeing my former boss"I used to work for him…he isn't so bad actually…I have to say he looks more handsome than before….never knew the
"And do you think…now you have succeeded?"Martha asked Vivie as she shot angry daggers at Vivienne. After Frank made baseless introductions as Martha regarded Vivie. He left to talk to the detective in charge. Vivienne only came to mock her. To spit on her "Look here…just know this place is your forever home," Vivie said, smirking at Martha. She didn't want to be here or be regarded as Frank's daughter. She happened to have come here solely to talk to Martha and make sure to tell her she was going to rot in hell for committing crimes"Vic is your friend…that hospital means the world to him…we both know it was dear to his late mother…how could you!"It was heartbreaking to know the people they trusted more were the ones causing pain. She understood one thing. Never take a bullet for anyone because they were the ones driving a knife deep into her back and Martha was such a friend"I didn't do it…I did nothing okay…the only thing I did was cover up for someone…"Martha denied it just like
"And this is Leo when he was just born," Marlene said, showing me Leo's baby pics. He was so adorable. So cute with beautiful eyes. I wondered now whom I resembled. Seeing Marlene had blonde hair and Frank had dark hair. Leo had a mixture of brown hair which was like a shade of blonde brown. He had beautiful green-blue eyes"And here is when…I was pregnant with you…Frank never let me do a thing…he said our baby might get harmed"Marlene added smiling as she gave more old photos of herself. From the first day to the last month. She had taken pictures, even the ultrasound she showed me. I didn't know what to say. The feeling was impeccably strong that I could feel my chest rising and falling steadily"Was it painful?"I asked as I shuffled through the many photos. In every picture, she was happy and smiling. Her hand was always on her belly. She didn't look like someone who didn't want her child"No dear…it was the most beautiful feeling for me..it was different from the first time"Marlen
Victor didn't stop laughing at Vivie for one second..the look on her face was priceless. She knew any better than to trust him. He was a doctor and like a fool, she asked for such things from him, her man"I'm serious…we talked about this," Vivie said, shutting him up. He thought this was funny but it wasn't. She explained to him why she wasn't ready to have a child. So much was happening. She needed to get it together. Her internship was about to end. She needed to graduate in case he forgot about that"It doesn't matter…I can hire the best tutors for you" Victor said, stroking her chin. Vivienne slapped his hand away knowing this was what she wanted. "We talked about this…you knew how much I wasn't prepared for this" she made it clear, she explained to him and she thought he understood her unfortunately he was being selfish again. Victor's smile dropped seeing how angry Vivie looked. He thought she would be happy about this"It's just pregnancy, nothing terrifying," he said, not un
"How can you let such a thing happen…it was your duty to make sure this place is safe!"Frank yelled at detective Cruz and his team. They knew any better than to let their cell be unsafe for people. This wasn't a maximum prison where violence happened"Such things happen, sir…anyone in that cell is considered a criminal…your daughter is no different, "the detective said calmly. He had no right to say the cell wasn't safe. His daughter was a suspected criminal. If she met a few bad people there. How was it their fault that she provoked them and got beaten up? Frank was angry from the time he came to the hospital. Although Martha was in police custody she was taken to a hospital immediately they found her lying half-dead in the prison cell covered in blood"Do you think I care about that…you refused my daughter's bail and now she was nearly killed here!"Frank didn't leave any stone unturned. He went as far as approaching a judge for help. He knew many influential people in the legal syst
While the women were discussing men. The men had covered in the private lounge situated to the left-wing of the mansion. The large room was painted white with a large glass window with golden curtains hanging and drawn apart. Revealing a beautiful rear view of the large grassland yard. The particular area was rarely used. Victor's mansion was equivalent to an estate except that it didn't have any mini buildings. The yard extended further and has a private swimming pool alongside a basketball court and a newly made playground for kidsHe built the playground for Skylar and his future kids. And looking outside the window he knew the little one Vivienne was expecting was another addition to his familyHe couldn't help but smile to himself as he turned back to the two men busy pouring some cold beers down their throats. It was early in the afternoon. Victor chose to stay home since he messed up big timeWith Vivienne giving him a cold shoulder. He switched to acting all lovey-dovey like
Vivienne didn't know the feeling she had. Especially when Frank didn't leave her side. Marlene said she had been busy the entire day preparing food for her. On the other hand, Cate wasn't so pleased to see her. The disdainful look she was giving her was enough to kill her"Eat up dear…I don't know what you like so…I made everything"Marlene coaxed and put more food on her plate. Glancing up, Vivie saw how Frank was smiling nodding at her as if telling her to feel at home. "Yes dear…your mother spent the entire day ordering everyone to make sure the entire house was spotless" Frank added and poured Vivie a glass of water. "Thank you, "Vivie muttered with a faint smile. Victor gave her a side glance of assurance. Having him beside her was something she appreciated knowing this was a foreign place for her. After the years she spent alone, now suddenly having a family. It was too good to be true"Brother, how sure are you that…this girl is my niece?"Cate said getting everyone's attentio
After I saw the room. Marlene invited me to the lounge and she started showing me the house. I didn't want to but since she was happy to show me everything I complied. She was a lot cheerful. She didn't stop talking or saying how much she loved meHer words made me feel warm inside,"Dear…you don't have to worry…I'm a hundred percent behind you" Marlene said while running her hands in my hair. For a second I wanted to ask her why I had red hair. She didn't have red hair neither did Frank and Leo had brown hair"Do…do you believe me when I say Martha isn't what she appears to be?"I asked, turning around to look at her. Her expression was soft and her eyes full of love. Her hands reached for my face and she caressed me lovingly. I saw her care. A mother who loved her daughter. How could Cate do such a thing to her? She was deprived of her children. Despite Leo being there. He despised her"I believe you, my dear…I know I raised her but I had my suspicions a long time ago" Marlene whispe
Book name: SINGLE DADDY'S BELOVED WIFE~INTRO~Alana is a sweet girl from a middle-class family, spoiled from birth. She has always had whatever she wanted. She had the best education from good schools. The love for her parents made her determined to be the best and do what was rightWith plans to be a successful independent woman after her university graduation. Alana knew her goalsHowever what will happen when everything is shattered in one night“Mom… dad… you know I'll always do what you want…but not this,” tears flooded her face as she pleaded on her knees. She loved her family more than anything but what they decided for her was not what she wanted for herself “I'm sorry, sweetie… this was decided a long time ago, it's either you marry him… or your father…and I go to jail,” her mom muttered softly, Alana couldn't imagine something like this to happenWhere did she go wrong, all her life she had been nothing but good. Wished for a beautiful life, marrying a man she would fall m
The next morning Vivienne woke up to the delicious smell of her favorite food. The mouthwatering smell had her stirring as she rubbed her eyes. Pushed herself up only to open her eyes and was startled to find a shirtless Victor sitting beside her with a charming smile plastered on his face.Butterflies swarm her belly making her feel a warm and fuzzy feeling inside. "Good morning baby," the man muttered, leaning forward and stealing a kiss. Before Vivienne could get a taste, he pulled back and kissed her on the forehead. His warmth gave her assurance. Making her blush out of embarrassment "You look lovely, glowing beautifully," Victor added as he cupped her face, and caressed her ears and her soft cheeks. She leaned to his touch, closing her eyes Vivienne let out a soft moan, parted her lips and sucked on his thumb, Victor scooped closer to her and captured her mouth for a kiss. Her hands automatically moved to his face as she pushed up on him. Taking his tongue as deep into her mou
The Night sky was dark with the full moon shining brightly above, The night was still and eerily silent, with neither the sound of night animals nor wind rustling through the trees. The breeze kissing the tree branchesThe moon above had reached its apex and shone silvery light down uponVivienne cupped the mass of him below, the shifting weights heavy against her palm. She squeezed, gently rolled the roundness, while he set his teeth and endured her touch as if he were being drawn and quartered."Baby," Victor whispered as he looked at her with a drowsy gaze, she didn't look so pleased. He understood her frustration. Her racing heart proved just how irritated she was."Why?" She asked while tracing her finger in his chest. Victor was half sitting and leaning his back against the several pillows he had stacked together. His wife was on top of him, resting her hands on his chest"We have to wait, sweetheart… it's just a year… I can't take the risk," he muttered while playing with her
Victor's trembling hands cupped Vivienne's face, moving closer to her afraid that she might drift away, leaving him without hearing him out. He could feel hot liquid dripping from her eyes and landing on his hands as she gripped his hands in preparation to shrug him away"Y-you can't say that… you know how much you mean to me… do you even know what your words are doing to me," Victor whispered feeling his chest tightening, he couldn't stand a day without her, talk of separating from her"It's for the best, I…. I don't want to be a burden… we both know I've failed," Vivienne muttered as she tried to get away from him. Blinking away tears, her eyelashes lifted and met Victor's gaze"Don't punish yourself over a silly matter…," he said, caressing her face, Victor knew she was questioning herself as a woman. But he didn't care about anything other than her happiness "I've failed as a wife, as a mother…sobs… I couldn't protect our child…sobs…I killed our child can't you understand, I'm so
Immediately Alexis and Maverick reached the farmhouse with birthday presents for both husband and wife. Alexis rushed upstairs to Vivienne's room where Kyan told her she wasIt had been a while since they saw each other. Nearly a year had passed and her friend was still the same"Happy birthday Vic, you look so dashing," Alexis said with a smile and hugged Victor who received them from the driveway. The businessman was wearing a black satin long-sleeved black shirt with black jeans, the top two buttons were left open. His hair was neatly tied in a bun and his beard nicely shaven. She had to say the man was a sensation. Even that, the dark circles around his eyes of a man who hadn't slept for days"Stop it, sweetie, you are making the man blush," Maverick elbowed him and Victor smiled faintly"So birthday boy, where is birthday girl… I'm sure you two are excited to celeb your first birthday together," Maverick said with a grin, Alexis saw how the two men were talking and hence decided
Victor arrived at the Ellison mansion, he knew even if he went out, Vivienne was surrounded by the people who loved her more. Leo was there as well as Edmund. Even her two friends were always around cheering her up. Despite everything, his wife was still trapped in a world of pain. He just made sure the people who hurt his wife were no more. That way no one would hurt her again"How is she?" He asked when he met Edmund walking out of the room hiding basket of fruits and boxes of chocolates"She's okay, but still the same… she's sleeping now, Skylar is in the drawing room with Kyan" Edmund informed with a faint smile, Victor nodded knowing full well everyone was always exhausted. None slept in the night because of Vivienne, no matter how much they tried to bring her back, she was just not responding "Vic, I know I'm not supposed to be saying this… but…but as a doctor… don't you think… I mean just a suggestion," Edmund said hesitantly. He didn't know how to put things delicately be
Valentina crawled on the floor helplessly, blood dripping from the corners of her lips, the agony she was going through was unexplainable. With all her might she grabbed the age of the table and leaned toward it."W-what…what did you…ah!"Valentina was in extra pain as the words left her mouth only to scream out when her stomach twisted as she tried bending down, unfortunately, the more she attempted that the more pain she felt. Her eyes were crimson red and filled with tears as she lifted her head to look up. Victor was sitting in the chair with crossed legs. His expression was deadly. Valentina knew at once what happened. He gave her poison and she was dying"You touched her, I warned you to stay away from my wife," Victor muttered angrily, his gaze sharp and devilish. Valentina winced in pain, her eyes were getting blurry. Telling her she was about to die. Shortly Victor rose to his feet. His eyes fixed on the pathetic woman before him"Y… you….I won't spare you!"Valentina shoute
"Are you foolish huh?" a stern male voice yelled startling Valentina who took a step back but straightened her back. Rolling her eyes she made her way to the table, picked up a bottle of wine and poured herself a glass. Mr Matias paced angrily around that Valentina was irritated. Turning around, she sipped on her wine and slowly sat on the couch. Mr Matias was fuming in rage as he turned to look at the woman before him"How much, just how much money did I give you to do one job!" He shouted kicking away a bottle placed on the side table that shattered on the floor and the liquid splashed everything even Valentina's legs. With disgust, Valentina placed the glass back on the table and crossed her legs gracefully "What do you expect huh… For Victor to sit still and watch you… he's bewitched by Vivienne… he dances to her tune like some little boy in love," Valentina said sarcastically not sure why Matias was busy attacking her when she tried her level best to make sure Vivienne and Victo
Cassy and Alexis were visiting Vivienne. With Victor away dealing with the Lewis trouble which had created a huge Scandal. They decided to stay with her. Alexis was even sadder seeing her friend in such a stateShe wasn't talking, Cassy had tried to remind her of the past but unfortunately, nothing happened. Even letting Archie and Skylar bother her didn't help. Not just that but Cassy invited Vivienne's gynecologist to examine herMaybe she thought losing the baby would make her incapable of giving birth and Cassy stood to the sides watching the doctor tend to her. It didn't take a while before the lady was done examining Vivienne."Doc, she'll be fine right?" What Alexis meant to say was, if Vivienne's womb was okay. Maybe her friend was worried about not having kidsVictor had tried to reason with her, but unfortunately, nothing happened"Dr please," Cassy said, gesturing for the doctor to the door so they could talk in private. The doctor nodded and followed the women out, Cas