[Location: Las Vegas][Time: 4 pm][Evy's point of View]"Do you take thee to be your lawfully wedded husband, for richer or poorer, in sickn-"Getting married, they said it was fun, they said it was supposed to give you a sense of ecstasy, they said it would be everlasting...but they were wrong. It was not fun, it brought anything but paradise and it was not everlasting and the scarcity of a ringing ring on my finger seemed to concede with me.I attempted to smile, today was reckoned to be the sunniest day for my family, especially my younger sister who declared to be taking the plunge with the love of her life but what did she know about love?I used to be there, at the alter, dressed in my sparkling white grown, I claimed to be in love, all smiles and so optimistic, he was happy too or I thought he was satisfied and the right man for me, not only was I wrong, misery came along with it."You may now kiss the bride," the priest finally announced the familiar words everyone had been w
[Evy's Point of View]I grunted as I regained consciousness and veered to my side, however, my back collided with something warm and hard. I froze when an arm circled my waist and hauled me close and felt warm breaths ghosting on my neck. My eyes dilated for a quick moment and I sluggishly twisted my head to look at the person snorting lightly at my back and when I got a glimpse, my heart plunged to my stomach and I nearly face-palmed as I recognized the face.Oh Evy, what have you done? I thought to myself, pokily lifting his weighty arm off my waist and gradually pulling myself from the bed without waking him up.I sighed, spotting my clothes everywhere on the floor, I squatted, picking them up and groaning lowly at the awful ache on my lower body, clearing signifying we did something last night. I picked up my clothes and went to the bathroom and when I finally saw my reflection in the mirror, I tsked and shook my head.How far did we go?I could barely recognize my skin, it was
(Evy's Point of View)Walking into the conference room, I was saluted with a gloomy atmosphere. I headed over to my seat, my secretary trailing at my back as I took my seat and she went behind me. "What's going on?" My gaze trailed the members of the conference, especially Diana who seemed to be going through a lot as shown on her face. "Diana?"She looked at me with a pout. "We lost it,"I raised an eyebrow questioningly, complication spiraling over my mind. "Lost what?"She sighed and proceeded. "You know the coalition we have been working on before you went to Vegas and put me in charge of it. Well, we lost it and we also lost the construction site we had arranged to put our newest building," she finished, looking at anywhere but at my face and my brows crumpled. "But, I thought we were one step from having the contract and we lost the construction site, that's a huge loss, Diana!" I verbalized, a bit maddened."I know, I know but the other company's offer was better than ours and
(Evy's Point of View)"I need you to officially become my wife,"I almost thought I heard it inaccurately till the mirroring expression on Diana's face proved me wrong and indeed, those words really pratfall from his mouth."What did you just say?" I demanded in an unfavorable tone, expecting him to reiterate his sentence."I believe you heard what I said," Came his acknowledgment and I felt like exploding in indignation."Now you listen-""I think I'm going to leave you two alone," Diana giggled nervously, already scurrying towards the door before I could stop her, leaving us alone and right on clue, he stood up and sauntered to my side and I finally noticed how dashing he looked in his argentine suit. His features seem sharper than the last time, I almost didn't recognize him but his silver eyes gave him away, if anything, he looked better than the last time I saw him.He stopped in front of me, his eyes browsing me from head to toe before he licked his lips and when he looked back
(Evy's Point of View)It was another monotonous day at the office but that was a point of correction, it was ordinary till my secretary sauntered into my office with a spooked expression.I pushed up an eyebrow at her aghast expression. "Is there something wrong, Hannah?" She cleared her throat and got closer to my table. "M-Mrs Evans, your husband is outside and is asking to see you,"My brows furrowed. "My what? And what did you just call me?" I demanded, already knowing who caused all this. What was he doing in my building?"M-miss Williams, I'm sorry, he said I should address you that. He said he's your husband and if he doesn't see you in the next minute, he's going to scream your marriage to the earrings of everyone and he looked deadpanned when he said it,"I tsked. "Get security to throw him out, I don't want to see him," I waved my hand dismissively but the door of my office opened and the last person I wish to see on earth ambled in as if he owned the place, hands tucked in
(Evy's Point of View)"What do you want to have baby,"I shrieked and rolled my eyes at the man hunching in the opposite chair from me, sporting a portable smirk on his handsome face as he looked through the menu of the restaurant we found ourselves in. "I thought we came here because you wanted something to eat, I don't want to. I came so we can talk,"He shrugged. "We can do that while we eat. What do you want to have baby?"I rolled my eyes and grabbed my menu from the table. "Excuse me?" I called the waitress approaching our way and she came directly to our table with her notepad."What would you like to have?" Came her sweet tone and I didn't fail to notice the way her eyes traversed to Sebastian and they remained there, almost like she was enticed by something on his face. I dropped the menu and cleared my throat, gaining her attention. "What can I get you ma?""I will have a shaved carrot and radish salad and a glass of juice. Thank you," Sebastian looked up from the menu at t
(Kim's Point of View)Nervousness was an understatement to what I felt as I finally arrived at the entrance of LGPC and my heart took rapid beats as I collided with Ryan at the entrance."Kim!" He beamed at the sight of me and I returned the smile, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear and I watched as his eye dropped on the ring on my ring. I immediately dropped my hand, noticing the look of disappointment in his eyes. Seemed like he didn't notice the ring on the day of the interview and I had my family surname on my resume instead of my husband."I didn't realize you are already married, Kim?" He questioned and I couldn't detect anything from his tone and the smile on his face seemed forced."Yes, I'm married," I answered and the words seemed somewhat right on my tongue and made my chest swell with pride for an unknown reason."Congratulations. I wonder who the lucky man is!" He exclaimed with a wider grin and dead eyes. "I believe this is your first day?" He wondered and I nodded.
(Evy's Point of View,) "What are you doing here?" My tone was snappy but I didn't care and he also didn't care as he stepped into my office unannounced, locking it behind him "And who let you in here?" I questioned again while his sliver eyes drilled into my face as he stopped in front of my table, hands tucked into his pocket, looking more dashing than ever. "Have you decided, baby?" He catechized and I grimaced at his grim expression. "You haven't answered my questions, Mr. Evans!" "You didn't answer mine and it has been lingering for the past two days now. I've lost my patience!" He countered and I sighed, standing from my seat to stand in front of him with my arms crossed over my chest. "What If I don't have an answer?" I asked and watched his lips stretch into a cocky smirk and a glint of lust in his dark eyes that made me nearly quiver. He stepped forward, closing the little gap between us and moved to my ear, and whispered in a low, domineering tone. "It's either you give
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(Kim's Point of View)"Congratulations, Mrs. Rodriguez, you are two weeks pregnant."I gaped, too shocked while staring at the doctor till fingers were snapping in front of my face. I turned to look at Ivy, she was giggling."You should see your face, Kim. Congrats! Killian is gonna have a younger one." Once I'd overcome the shock, I smiled at the doctor before standing up, pulling Ivy with me."Thank you, Doctor, I will be right on time for my cheek-ups." She returned the smile and we walked out of the office, once we were out, I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding.We began heading towards the exit."You don't look so happy with the news?" Ivy observed."You don't have to worry your pretty brain Ivy, I am happy. I was just shocked. I just wasn't expecting to get pregnant so quickly, Killian is not even 2 years old yet." I shrugged.We stepped out of the hospital and went to the parking lot where my car was. I was about to open the door when..."Kim! Ivy!"The loud call of
(Ivy's Point Of View)Meet the Author of 'Enigma'Fan signs were one thing I always look forward to. Though the money I get went straight to my bank account, meeting the fans made me feel like people were really reading.I was a bestseller, I know but nothing surpassed the feeling of meeting the fans and giving my autograph. I look forward to it every time."Thank you for coming." I smiled at my 20th fan today, taking her copy of my book. It was a 17-year-old girl with the curliest hair I'd ever seen and here I was thinking Kim's hair was curly but she ruined it by straightening it up. "I like your hair, it's pretty." I handed her back the book while a blush crept to her face. "Will you be writing a new book soon?" She stared at me expectantly, the look in her eyes was bounding, it made me want to spill all my secrets.I cracked a wide smile, motioning my hand for her to get closer. She leaned crossed the table that separated us. I moved to her ear."This is a secret but I felt you s
[EVY’S POINT OF VIEW]Mrs. Evans was in jail, Nate was gone, and I couldn't be happier, but I couldn't say the same for Seb. He always had this expression that said he was regretting a lot of things, and I was at a loss for words as to how to console him. I’d tried to but he was always busy with one thing or the other.While waiting for Seb to descend the stairs, I stood on the last step and stared up at the ceiling. When Seb finally did, he descended with sluggish steps.“Do I have to?” Standing in front of me, he questioned. “I told you I’m fine, I don’t need to step out. I’ll survive.”I grinned and took his hand in mine slowly. "I know, but since I've already made reservations, I want to take you out."He gave me a beseeching look. “Can’t we stay at home?”"Of course not, I'd like to spend some time with my husband; we haven't gone out since we returned. Please, don’t say no?” My lips created a pout.He smiled and reached out to pinch my cheeks. "I'll do anything for you, baby."
[Kim’s Point of View]I awoke thirsty at 4 a.m. With an empty glass in hand, I decided to go to the kitchen, but I stopped short for a split second when I noticed Arthur also sipping on water.I immediately turned away from him when he turned to look at me and went to the refrigerator without saying a word.I reached for a bottle of water and filled the glass."Are you still mad at me?" he asked abruptly, causing me to pause for a moment."No," I replied flatly. “It doesn’t look like it.” He retorted.“You don’t know everything just by looking.” I controlled my urge to grit my teeth.For a moment, I believed he had left because all I could hear was my breathing. However, that was before a hand suddenly wrapped around my wrist and spun me without warning.I opened my mouth to protest, but Arthur abruptly lifted me by the hips as if I were no heavier than a piece of paper and set me down on the kitchen counter before I had a chance to say anything. Once more, I was unable to respond as
(Kim's Point of View)When Ms. Ruth entered the room, I was settling Killian for a nap. She appeared tense, almost as if something was pursuing her. "Is there something wrong, Ms. Ruth?" I turned away from Killian once he was completely out.She gulped. "Your mother is outside, and she is completely insane. I wasn't sure if I should let her in because your conversation didn't end well the last time she was here, and from what I saw outside, this conversation wouldn't either." I cracked a smile and placed a hand over her shoulder. "You don't need to worry, Ms. Ruth; I'll take care of my Mom; she's probably here because of Kareen."Her favorite child has been arrested, of course, she would come here.I exited the room, passing Ms. Ruth.My mother was yelling from the front gate when I arrived outside the mansion. I sighed as I stepped forward and unlocked the gate."Mo-"I wasn't able to finish as her palm struck my cheek. My head tipped to the side as a result of the collision, which
(Kim's Point of View)There were several reasons why I needed to visit Mrs. Evans in her cell after two days in jail, but when I arrived at the station, I realized Arthur and I weren't the only ones there; Seb and Evy were also there."Kim!" Evy exclaimed as she rushed over to me and wrapped her arms around me in a hug, which I reciprocated.It was pleasant. I grinned at her when we separated. "How have you been?" I inquired.She grinned even wider. "Good since our last meeting. You are here for Mrs. Evans too?" She grilled, and I nodded. "We, too, Seb, wanted to talk to his mother one last time."I cast a glance behind her, where Arthur and Seb were conversing. I noticed Seb didn't have his usual gleeful glint in his eyes. "He's deeply affected," I remarked, returning my gaze to Evy and watching her nod. "He feels guilty about not finding it out sooner."No one would suspect their mother of being a bitch, so I wouldn't hold it against him if he didn't notice.Officer Nim approached
(Diana's Point Of View)The airport's transit lounge was less crowded than the rest of the facility, which was bustling with activity.I sat on one of the chairs, a flight ticket to California, Los Angeles. Well, she didn't tell me where she wanted to land.I repeatedly patted my feet on the ground to maintain my composure, but the longer I waited, the tenser I became because the flight would depart in 30 minutes and she still wasn't there.Did she change her mind? Oh, please let her not, please.I tried to find any figure that might stand out as I scanned the area, but I was constantly let down. I sighed in defeat, and just when I dropped my head, a hand suddenly fell on my shoulder, my head bolted up and I jolted up to my feet at the sight of Mrs. Evans, I could barely recognize her with the amount of clothing she had on. She took off her glasses."Mummy!" Jasper cries out, and I look down at my five-year-old son. He had tears in his eyes and just when he was about to cross over to
(Evy's Point of View)"You should eat something." I stared expectantly at Seb with a small assuring smile as I placed a plate of omelets in front of him.Diana had left a while ago."I'm not hungry right now." He gently pushed the plate back to me."If you are angry at me for not telling the truth, then I'm sorry. I just didn't want you to feel like this and right now, this is affecting me more than you think!" I enunciated. I just wanted my affectionate and doting husband back, not this caliginous man sitting in front of me on the kitchen stool.He sighed, then wiped his face with his hands. "I'm not mad at you, Evy, I'm just mad at myself for not seeing or knowing this sooner.""You couldn't have known, she's your Mom." I sat on the stool beside him."I know but I should have known, I lived with her for my whole life. I should have known she was doing so much right under my nose. I feel so guilty." He divulged.I rubbed his back as comfort. "It's not your fault your Mom is pleonasti