Selina POV
On arriving at the mansion, Adams 's Car was parked outside and although I knew I was innocent from the allegation, I felt a wave of anxiety hit me.
Upon stepping into the premises, I was shocked to see my luggages outside, while Adams and the familiar face of Alice, holding hands together.
"Can we talk privately? I can explain." I managed to find the right words to say.
Gray's stoic eyes made my heart beat faster. I watched him extend over to me a paper in his hands.
I took the paper and the content, had me in total disbelief.
"I don't have all the time in the world Selina. Do what's necessary and give it back."
I couldn't believe this. I felt a hole had been created in my heart from the decision that Adams was about to take.
"You wouldn't even allow me speak. All you had to do was hand me a divorce letter." I mentioned, at the brink of tears.
There was no reply from Adams . He kept staring at me like was an object of his curiosity. It was obvious he didn't consider me in a good light any longer.
"You know what Selina? I have always known that a day would come where all your deeds would be brought to limelight. It just happens to be a shame that this family is wrapped up in your mess as well." Jolie said.
"Why would you say such words? I don't care what you think and like I said, I am innocent from all the allegations everyone is trying to to wrap around my head." I turned to look at Adams , whose eyes hadn't turned away from me.
"Are you really going to believe the news? Are you really going to accept the fact that I am actually cheating on you?" I questioned.
"Selina, there is something you don't know and I think I should be the right person to let you in on it." Jolie said and moved closer.
"I knew of your past. I made my enquiries from someone and they told me the truth I needed to know. All along, I have always believed that your promiscuous act, must have a source. But what I never saw coming was the fact that you were a stripper."
I felt the winds knocked out of my body and I looked to the earth to cover my shame, but even the earth seemed not to care about me.
"Or do you think I am lying?" Jolie asked, a huge smirk on her face. "Look at her face darling, she can't even defend herself. She knows that I am telling the truth." She explained to Adams , whose silence was slowly killing me.
"Listen Adams , I know you may have your opinion about me or my past. But I need you and her to understand that I never chose this life. I didn't choose the life of being a stripper. I came from a poor background and I was determined to succeed at all cost, never minding the consequences. Your father....."
"I will not have you bring my father into our conversation. Don't try it again!" He warned with a glare on his face.
"Adams has made up his mind. Why are you still bugging him? There is nothing you can do about it." Jolie decided to add her voice and it pissed me off that she was part of this conversation.
"I don't want to believe that it will be his decision." I shook my head and fell to my knees, trying to beg him. "Adams , I know you are angry right now, but I need you to believe me. I did not sleep with anyone."
"I hate that you are still lying you manipulator! I should have believed the story about you being a whore."
Jolie was getting on my nerves with her comment. It felt like it fueled Adams 's rage even further.
"Adams , I need you to tell me that you don't love me. Tell me that you believe this news going around." I demanded, giving him a stare.
"I don't have to say anything to you Selina. I already told you everything and I hope I don't see you when I return." He held Jolie's hand and I watched in pain as they moved into his car and leave the mansion.
I dropped to the floor in pain as I realized my marriage was over. I had hope that we will raise our kids as great parents, but I am never going to get a father for my child.
Staring at the letter, I didn't need to give the marriage a second thought. Adams was a man of his words. He was disciplined and has obviously chosen his reputation over the marriage.
Staring at the divorce letter, I picked up the pen and imprinted my signature with tears flowing down my eyes.
It was disappointing to know that our marriage was going to end this way.
I felt my phone buzzing once again and upon picking, a familiar voice brought another round of tears to my eyes.
"What's the matter Selina? Why are you crying?" Mr. Russell enquired.
"I tried explaining to him? I had just finished with the doctor 's appointment and returned back to see my luggages outside."
Mr. Russell was an amazing man. He had stood with me through my difficult moments and the fact he paid the bills was enough reason to appreciate him.
"Are you talking about the video?" He asked.
"Yes. Mr. Russell I swear I didnt cheat on your son. I know you may not believe me, because you met me at the club in the first place, but I need you to trust me. I am never the sort to cheat, especially seeing how you helped me."
There was silence on the phone for a moment and my heart rate increased again. I couldn't bring myself to the reality, if he rejected me as well.
"I believe you Selina." He finally revealed.
"You do?"
"Ofcourse. There is a reason I chose you for my son and although he has never wanted you, I knew you were the right person for him." He explained further.
"But he doesn't see me in that light. He finally knows am a stripper." I stated.
"He knows? How did he got hold of that information?" Mr. Russell questioned. His tone showed elements of surprise.
"Jolie said it. I didn't know how she found out, but it appears she must have told him."
There was silence once again and I heard whispers at the background. He was speaking to someone.
"Listen Selina, you don't need to worry..."
"I am worried sir. My marriage with your son is over. I signed a divorce letter he gave to me."
"You did what?" His asked, obviously shocked by my action.
"I was compelled to sign it. I tried explaining to him, but he wouldn't listen. I just really wished he had listened to what I had to tell him. Maybe he would have a change of heart." Again my tears were uncontrollable.
"I know you would never cheat on my son. However, I wish to know what are you so keen on telling him? Is it about the video?"
I swallowed the heavily lump stuck up in my throat. How do I tell him? How do I make this explanation better for him to understand?
"Selina? I don't have all day.." He reminded.
"Aft
er the appointment with the doctor, he revealed I was pregnant for Adams ."
Selina POVThere was silence after I broke the news to Sir. Russell . His face was neutral and I was anxious to know how he felt about it. "So what you are trying to tell me is that you are pregnant for Adams ?" He asked, trying to maintain a good composure, but I could see the shock in his tone."I wanted to break the news to him today and now this came outside." I said, referring to the news about the infidelity."I know that you are going through it at the moment, I want to suggest that you come to my mansion and I can make preparation for you and we also discuss how you are going to give birth to the child. I want you to know that you are going to give birth to that child." He assured.His plan was perfect and I could not help but be grateful to him for not giving up on me through the controversies. Once he hang up the phone, I grabbed my bags and leave Adams 's mansion. I know Mr. Russell wants me around to have his grand child, but I did not consider it a safe space for my chi
Selina POV"We will like to congratulate you on your latest project with our investors. We knew you were going to be a top asset with us." "It is nice working with you Mr. Joe " I responded with a handshake politely."There is one single problem though." He mentioned once we broke free from the handshake. "One of the investor is hosting a private party in California in his island and it is mandatory that you come for it." My smile disappeared the moment I heard Carlifornia. How do they want me to returned to the place that I most dreaded, a place that almost made me look like a whore, a state that threw several allegations against me and sabotage my marriage."Are there no other options? I mean excuses that will be considered by the executive of why I am not in attendance?" I pointed out."I am sorry, I know this must have ccaused you a serious inconvenience, but I need you to understand that this party is important, if we have you in attendance, it open us to bigger investment cli
Adams POVWhen the night had come, I was already tired from the amount of calls that Jolie had been sending for me.Everything about this woman has been toxic since I got engaged to her. I could understand her frustration being that we had no child, but it was not my fault. I could still remember the words of the doctor and I clearly did not want to believe that was the case with me. I cannot be impotent not to have a child.I switched the phone off and stepped out the premises of the hotel, which was one of my biggest investment. I noticed a limousine parked beside my car and wondered if the special guests that the investors were talking about could be the owner of this ride.My eyes suddenly caught a young little girl staring at the direction of my car. Her curiosity picked my intrest and I approached her."Hey little Kid." She turned around and I froze at the sight before me. This young girl looked exactly like me. Her eyes were the same colors with mine and we shared the same t
Selina POVI walked away from Adam ignoring his his stares bored hole into my back or how Ella kept turning her small frame to get a better look at him. He was my past, no amount of his good looks could change what he did to me. Beside, he was married. I did not want him close to me neither would my daughter. "That man looks like me," Ella said immediately we got back inside. Her inquisitive eyes that glistened with intelligence bigger than her age looked up at me as if expecting an explanation. "Really? People look like random people all the time," I lied. It pained me to have to lie to my daughter but I believe she was too young to know the circumstances around her birth. I've raised her alone just fine abd I would continue to do so. "Oh look! I found a Polaroid camera, here, pose for me baby," I distracted her her raising up the camera so she cool see. Ella giggled as she gave different poses successfully digressing us from that conversation I did not want to have. It took hour
Selina POV.My mind drifted apart with many thoughts as I stood rooted at the doorstep, unsure of how to react. I stood frozen at the threshold, Adam’s grip on my arm grounding me in a moment that felt surreal. The doorway was a barrier, separating the chaos outside from the fragile sanctuary I had built for Ella and me. My heart raced, not just from the encounter I had narrowly escaped, but from the presence of the man I had tried so hard to forget. The past years weren't easy as a result."Selina" He called in a low voice, his voice a low rumble that sent shivers down my spine. “Please. Let me stay. I can’t just leave you like this. What if he came back again to threaten you? I need to stay and ensure your safety”I glanced back into the dimly lit hallway of my suite. Ella was safe, but the thought of that man returning loomed large in my mind. Adam’s concern stirred something in me—an unsettling mix of gratitude and the remnants of old feelings I thought I had buried.“Why do you
ADAMJolie was sitting up in the couch waiting for me when I got back home. There was a worried look on her face as she ran to me. "Where the heck have you been? I have been trying to find you since yesterday. You were supposed to come back home after the private party. Where did you go?" She immediately started to question me..I was in a bad mood and I wasn't prepared to deal with her questions. I had met Selene again and even though we had sex last night, it was clear that she did not want to have anything to do with me after the way that I had treated her. The last thing I wanted was to deal with this woman I had married .Marrying Jolie was the biggest regret of my life .I was sad after I believed that Selene actually cheated on me and because she was there for me through it all,.I got married to her. I should have known that it was just a ploy. She just pretended to be there for me because she wanted to be my wife. "I don't think that I need to explain anything to you. Don't f
SELENEAriel and I walked into the big mall. My daughter was going to resume school the next day and I wanted to get the best things for her. Since it had been decided that I was going to be staying here for now, I knew that I had to arrange things for her. I had asked my assistant at the company to find me a good school for her. She was able to find a school that was close to my company. And Ariel was even happy about starting a new school. I had thought that Ariel was going to be skeptical about being at a new school and that she was not going to like it but I was in for a shock. Ariel actually liked the idea of attending a new school. I was really happy about it. I got Ariel a new backpack and she was very excited. I held her tiny hand. "Do you want to get new dresses Ariel? So that you can make a good impression on your classmates tomorrow?" I asked Ariel. She nodded her head in excitement. I bought a few dresses for her. I was leaving the mall when I saw a yellow dress. I f
SELENA"Lucian, what are you doing here?" Jolie was the first person to speak up. She had a sweet smile on her face, and she looked nothing like the woman who had been threatening me just seconds away. I rolled my eyes. Jolie was still the same person that she was seven years ago. A pretender. She only knew how to pretend to be something else in front of everyone. I was really getting sick and tired of her behaviour. "Well, I came here shopping with a female friend..." Lucian looked back and I followed his eyes. I could see a woman who was looking at clothes a short distance away from us. I sneered. Lucian had still not changed. He was still the same playboy that he was in the past. He was best friends with Adam seven years ago, and the way it looked, they were still best friends. He did try to contact me after I left, but I wanted nothing to do with Adam and my past life when I left and so I didn't respond to him at all. I was sure that woman was his latest girlfriend. Joli
SELENAI got into my car angrily. I was prepared to drive over to the house of Lily's mother and question are about what was going on. How could her daughter have the audacity to pass off someone else's child as Adams child for five years?However just as I was about to start my car I failed a gun pressed to my forehead. I turned slowly, and Lucian was in the car, staring obsessively at me. Adam had told me that Lucian was back and that he was the son of one of his business partners. I knew that I would run into Lucian sooner or later and I was worried about what the meeting was going to be like. But I never in my life thought that he would be in my car with a gun to my head. "Lucian what is the meaning of this? Do you know that this is a crime? How dare you point a gun at my head?" I asked. "Get the heck out of the driver seat. I am sick and tired of doing this with you, Selena. I keep waiting and thinking that you will come back to your senses and you will see that Adam is not
SELENA"So you are saying that you want to get back together with Adam? Look, I know that you love that man, and I guess I should have known that you were going to go back to him when you insisted on coming here. But are you sure that you can really do it this time? This is the third time that you will be getting back together with Adam. The first two times did not work. Why do you think that it is going to work now?" Ryan had a worried look on his face as he asked me all of these questions. Although my brother sounded a bit harsh I knew that he was just asking me this because he was worried about me. "I have already made up my mind Ryan. I am going to get back together with Adam and I will make sure that our relationship works out this time. We have been through a lot together and we have grown a lot. So we can definitely make it work as long as we put in the effort. We are already together, anyway. And even though you and dad might not like it, we have a right to be happy," I sai
My heart sank to my chest when I heard the familiar voice of Jenson. I turned back slowly, and I saw the man who was supposed to be dead, sitting on the bed, a cold look on his face. I screamed, and my phone fell from my hand. "You..... aren't you.... aren't you dead?" I asked him. I shook my head, forcing myself to think quickly. He wasn't dead just yet! I couldn't let him realise I was trying to murder him! I threw myself at Jenson and started to cry. "Jenson ...baby ...I am so glad that you are alive. I was so scared ...I was calling the ambulance and Lucian....I really wouldn't have known what to do if you had indeed been dead. Can you please not scare me like that next time? I don't think I'll be able to live on if you die!" I said, crying real tears. I was crying because my plan had failed when I was so close, but he didn't need to know that. Jenson just needed to think that I was crying because he almost died.Jenson pushed me away coldly, a sneer on his face. "Do you
JOLIEI left Jenson into the house that I had rented out for our vacation. I made sure that it was a place far away from the city so that it wouldn't be easy to trace what would happen back to me. He was already old anyway, and I was sure that his death would be chalked up to a heart attack. Besides, Lucian wouldn't really care to find out what happened to his father, not when he was busy spending his money. The past few days have helped me realize that Lucian was only sticking around for the money that he could get from Jenson. He really didn't care for him as a father, and I thought that Lucian would thank me even if he found out what I did. I got rid of the man standing between his inheritance , he should be thankful to me. "Are you sure that it's a good idea for us to come here, Jolie? There is hardly any network. How am I going to communicate with the people at work?" Jenson asked me as he looked around the house. "Come on Jenson, you said that you only have today to spare
SELENA I was disgusted when I heard Lily say these things. I always knew that she was not a good woman, but the fact that she could just hand her son away and demand that and didn't want to hear from him ever again...it was really really cold. "Lily, what kind of mother are you? This is your son! Adam wants custody of the kid but that doesn't mean that he wants to take the kid away from you forever! He still wants you to be in his life. Why are you doing this to the kid?" I asked. I looked at Daniel who was clinging on to his father, and I felt my heart breaking for him. He was a kid who clearly needed love, but with a mother like Lily, it was obvious that he never got any of that love. "Oh please, you don't have to pretend like you're such an amazing woman, Selena. Isn't this what you wanted? You have your man back, and you even gained a son in the process. You should be happy since you beat me, why are you acting like you care?" Lily sneered at me. "Some of us have kids that
ADAM"Philp, I want a divorce. I am sick and tired of this. I can't tell such a crazy lie, and I can't continue to live with you. I want to leave. Please let me go," my mother said.There was complete silence after she said this. I could not believe that my mother had really asked for a divorce. I had tried to get her to feed a divorce from this man several times but she refused to listen to me.She was convinced that he was the love of her life, and there was nothing that could change her mind. "Janet? Are you mad?! I brought you here to fix the issue that you created and you are telling me that you want a divorce? What are you going to do when you get a divorce?! Where do you think you are going to do if you leave me?" My father yelled at her. My mother smiled, and for the first time in my life, I saw her relaxed. It was as if she had let go of all of the burdens she was carrying as soon as she said that she wanted to divorce my father. "I don't know yet, I am going to get a jo
ADAMMy mother was a sobbing mess and my father had an angry look on his face when I walked into my living room. Selena had been really close to agreeing to being with me again, and so I was dealt mad that these people had come to disturb me at such a time. I was especially angry at my father. I could not bring myself to give him even a single shred of respect, after all of the things that he did to me. "What are you doing here?" I asked coldly, without looking at my father. The tempo of her tears increased but I didn't let it affect me.Although my mother had nothing to do with what happened back then, I could not help but resent her a bit. If she hasn't been "sick" I would never have lost Selena. She was the catalyst for what happened five years ago. "Adam, I don't know what your mother told you yesterday, but she was imagining things. She's old now and she's thinking all kinds of things in her head. You saw her medical records back then, now why on Earth would I fake her hav
SELENA My head was hurting when I woke up the next morning. It took a few seconds, but I recalled what had happened the previous night. Adam and I slept together once again. My lips twitched, this was not what I wanted. This was not how I thought things were going to go when I decided to come back. But nothing was going my way ever since I came back. I knew that with Adam and I, it was never really simple. I had to think about what I was going to do about our relationship now, especially since we already had two kids together. I could not ignore the elephant in the room. Just then, Adam walked out of the bathroom, wearing his pyjamas, and with his hair still wet. It was obvious that he had just taken a bath. He flashed me a smile that made my heart melt when our eyes met. "Are you awake? Ariel has already been sent to school, if you want breakfast, I can make something for you," he offered. I laughed lightly, "Do you even know how to cook?"The Adam I knew in the past was dis
SELENA"Can you please stop doing this, Adam? I know that you're angry, but do you think that drinking yourself to a stupor like this is going to solve anything for you?" I asked, feeling really drained. After his mother had left, Adam had come to the bar, claiming that he needed to drink to forget the things that had happened. I could not just leave him to himself, what he found out was pretty damaging, and so I decided to come with Adam to make sure that he didn't hurt himself or someone else. A sad look was on my face as I watched him gulp down all of the beer. At this rate, he was going to be sick. Did Adam think he could get anything out of acting out like this? "You can just leave if you don't want to be here with me, it's not as if I am forcing you anyway," he said coldly. Even though I knew he was drunk and I shouldn't let his words get to me, I could not help but feel a bit hurt. I could not understand why he was acting like this. Did he really need to be such an assho