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Mia's POVMy heart pounded in my chest as I thought of how Allen would feel when he saw the amount we've spent on his phone. The limo was filled up with shopping bags and Kara was ranting about a particular bag she wanted to buy but they didn't have the color she wanted and that after eating, we should go to another mall and see if they have it."Mia, are you even listening?" Kara snapped her fingers in my face to gain my attention. "What are you thinking?""What if the card reaches its limit? We've spent more than two million dollars, Kara!" I freaked out. Saying the total amount made me realize how much we had spent. I bit my nails nervously, 'What will Allen think of me now? He'll think that all I want is his money." "Relax, Mia. I'm sure that amount means nothing to him. It seems you're forgetting that your husband is a billionaire." Kara said. She looked so relaxed and unaffected. She wasn't the one who would face Allen at home.I looked at the shopping bags and shook my head in
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Mia's POV"Your parents? Why? Is there a problem?" I asked him, I turned to look at Kara who gave me a curious look."They just wanna hi and get to know you better." He said calmly. "Oh, okay. I'll be there soon." I told him before hanging. I have met Allen's parents before, they were really kind to me. I felt bad about having to pretend to be a happy couple in front of them, but I had no choice."His parents want to meet you?" Kara asked me."Yeah, he said they just want to greet me. They are really nice people though, I like them." I explained to her."It's good that you have nice in-laws. Andrew's mom is so strict and she complains about everything I do." Kara sighed."I'm sure she'll eventually change.""I don't think so, she doesn't like me one bit. She told me one time that she doesn't know what Andrew sees in me, that I'm all skin and bones. How is it possible for me to have a peaceful relationship when his mom doesn't even like me." "That's not nice at all. What did Andrew s
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Mia's POVI found myself on my bed with Bella curled beside me when I woke up. I stretched myself before getting out of bed and went to the kitchen to get a glass of water. The kitchen was empty so I guessed Jerry had gone out to get some supplies for dinner. I passed by Allen's room as I went back to my room. There was no sound coming from his room so I guessed he wasn't around either. I was all alone in this house once again. As I held my door knob, a thought occurred to me. Since I was home alone, I could check out the places I hadn't been to since I got to this house, like Allen's room and the rest of the rooms down the hallway. I checked the time on my phone and saw that it was only five in the evening. He wouldn't be home until eight. I walked towards his room and quietly opened the door."Wow!" I exclaimed as I opened the door. His whole room was painted white, there was a big bed at the center of the room that had over ten pillows on it. I saw a door that was slightly opened
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Mia's POVAllen kept his eyes locked on his tab throughout dinner. Was this the same man who made me blush so hard some minutes ago? He looked like he had totally forgotten what happened, like it didn't mean anything at all. Maybe I was the only one who thought it was a big deal.'But how could he not even give me any attention?!' My brain screamed.I looked at Bella who was eating her food on the floor, hoping that somehow, she would understand my situation even though she was only a cat, but she wasn't even looking at me.I sighed in defeat and decided to take my plate to the kitchen."Do you usually work out?" I heard him ask. My eyes instantly snapped towards his direction, I saw that he had stopped whatever he was doing and placed the tab on the table, his attention was solely on me.'Finally, he's noticed me.'"Umm, not constantly. Why do you ask?" I asked him. It's been months since I last worked out, obviously because I barely had the time to. But now that I was totally free a
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Allen's POVI adjusted myself on my seat as I went through the files that Ian brought to my office earlier. I picked my pen and signed on each of the papers that needed my signature. Work had been hectic ever since I got married. I knew Sophie's parents were behind most of our investors who had been pulling away recently, and I knew exactly what to do to make them regret their actions.I had to leave the house early today even though I wanted to eat breakfast with Mia. I knew that she had been feeling lonely since she was all alone in the penthouse. I wanted to spend more time with her but it seemed like I couldn't control what my body does whenever I was with her. What happened at the gym yesterday night was proof that I had zero control over my body when she was near me. Developing feelings for her would only make things complicated between us, I should probably stay away from her.After signing the papers, I called for Ian and waited for him to arrive. He entered my office a few se
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Mia’s POVTo say I was disappointed was an understatement when I discovered that Allen had gone to work before I woke up this morning, again! It was clear that he prioritized work more than anything else in his life. I ate breakfast alone. I invited Jerry to join me but he didn't. The poor guy didn't want to lose his job because Allen had warned him to stay away from me. In fact, Allen told him to leave the house after cooking and only come back when it was time to cook again. I didn't get why he would tell Jerry that, it wasn't like I would try to have something with him, he wasn't even my type. “I can’t let things continue this way. I still have about ten months in this house, I can’t keep staying alone all day long.” I muttered to myself as I walked through the hallway, making my way to the gym. I opened the door and stepped in, it was just the way it was yesterday, the floor to ceiling window, the scent of Allen that lingered in the air, except my excitement was missing today.
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Mia's POVHis tired voice was the key to my undoing. I found myself walking back to the table and I sat with him until he was done eating. I watched as he pushed his chair back and went to the kitchen to drop his empty plate.“How was your day?” He asked as he walked back to the dining room.“Boring and lonely as usual.” I said in a bored tone.A look of guilt flashed across his face, I would have missed it if I had blinked at that moment.“I’m sorry about that, I’ve been really busy at work lately, I would have spent more time with you.” He said as he gestured for us to move towards the living room.“Well, Austin is here now, there’s no need to worry about me being lonely.” I pressed my lips into a thin line as I plopped down on a couch.“About that,” He stood in front of me and dipped his hand into his pocket.“Austin doesn’t know about the contract just like everyone else.”“I know.” I said, wondering where this conversation was heading.“I’m just gonna go straight to the point. Yo
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Mia's POVSomehow, I eventually fell asleep while watching Allen. The next morning when I woke up, he was gone as usual, but I wasn’t really bothered today. In fact, it only made it easier for me to get up and get ready for the day.After a bubble bath, I wore a black shorts and a gray shirt, I used a bit of makeup to hide the dark circles under my eyes, then I packed my hair into a ponytail and headed downstairs. I needed my daily dose of coffee before I started the day. I was about to enter the kitchen when I heard two people talking. My eavesdropping habit instantly kicked in. I stayed glued to the wall beside the kitchen and listened to what they were saying.“I’ll go back to LA the day after our parents' anniversary.” I recognized Austin’s voice immediately.“That’s good.” I heard Allen say. There was a pause and I thought they were done, I was about to enter when I heard Austin speak up again."I'm sorry for missing your wedding."“It's okay, I know it was the day you came back
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Mia’s POVMy boots clicked on the ground as I slowly made my way out of the lecture hall along with the rest of the students. It had been a hectic day, I had been moving from one class to another. Going back to school and picking up from where I had dropped out hasn’t been easy, but I knew I made the right choice. My phone rang in my bag so I stopped to pick the call, it was Allen. I smiled as I picked the call and pressed the phone to my ear.“Hey, babe.” I said as I rested my back on the wall, inspecting the ring on my finger. Allen and I got married again a month after he proposed to me. Our lives had been a lot better than when we were still married by contract. “Baby, when will you be home?” his deep voice questioned through the phone. My smiled widened when I felt my heart leapt in my chest at the sound of his voice. Yeah, he still had that effect on me.“I’m done with my classes for today so I will be home anytime soon.” I informed him. I had texted Connor as soon as the lec
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Mia’s POV”It was you this whole time?” I asked as I stood up slowly. I felt betrayed, I felt like my heart was being stabbed with a knife repeatedly and it was being torn to pieces.I was shocked that my best friend, the only person I fully trusted, was the one who posted the video and the pictures, she was also the one who had been threatening me with the contract.“I did it for you.” Kara responded as she buried her face in her palms.I gaped at her, “You did it for me? What the hell is that suppose to mean?” I yelled.“I did it because I started to feel lonely after Andrew and I broke up.” She explained as she started to cry.“That’s not an excuse to ruin my life or Allen’s!!”“You don’t understand the pain of someone you love breaking up with you because you’ve never been in any serious relationship. I found out Andrew has been cheating on me with Sophie the same day she went to seduce Allen, I visited her and saw her watching a video she recorded. I stole it because I didn’t wan
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Mia’s POVI was anything but relaxed as we drove further away from Allen’s house. I looked back and there was no sight of him on the road. I collapsed on the seat and released a breath I didn’t know I was holding.“Thank you, Kara.” I muttered as I slowly shut my eyes.”Any time, boo.” Kara responded.My eyes snapped open as I thought of something, “How did you know I needed help and how did you even know this place.” I didn’t recall ever telling Kara the address of the new house I was staying in, and I didn’t remember telling her that I would eventually run away today, I only told her I was going to think about it, so how did she figure it out?Kara remained quiet for a while before she finally spoke, “Mia, Your husband is a billionaire and a business tycoon, everything about him is on the internet.”Oh! That was true. I nodded my head, agreeing with Kara.“The number of houses he has, his private jets, his net worth, and so many other things. I just searched for the one that has th
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Mia’s POVI threw my purse on the bed and slammed the door shut. I grabbed a pillow and screamed into it. That woman could have just told me the name of the person instead of going through corners with me. I tried my hair into a ponytail and tried to relax, but my phone started to ring, making me grab it hastily, thinking it was Sophie, but it was Kara calling me. I picked the call, put it on speaker and collapsed on the bed.“Hey, girl. What are you up to?” Her voice boomed through the speaker.“I just came back from seeing Sophie.” I informed her.“Wait, you went to meet Sophie? Why?” She inquired.“Well, she wanted to talk to me so I went to meet her.” I said in a bored tone. I rolled over on the bed until I was lying on my stomach.“What did she talk about?”“She only apologized for all the things she has done before, and she said she wasn’t the one who posted the video and the picture and apparently, she has discovered the person.” I explained to her.Kara became silent for a whi
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Mia's POVAllen went to work after assuring me that we were going to discuss when he gets back. Apparently, the person who knocked only wanted to let him know that Ian was waiting for him downstairs, she almost ended up getting fired.I ate my breakfast and went back to my room, only because none of the maids wanted to stay around me since Allen’s outburst this morning. I had my bath and decided to watch a movie since I had nothing else to do. I was halfway through the movie when I received a text from my phone. I was half scared and half curious to open it. When I eventually had the courage to check it, I was surprised to see it was a message from Sophie, and this time it wasn’t a threat.Sophie: This is Sophie Gallagher. Is there any chance we can meet up and talk today? I don’t want Allen to know about this.I blink, then read the message again. She wanted to talk to me? About what? And why didn’t she want Allen to know, that’s kinda suspicious. I didn’t want to go but my curiosity
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Mia's POVMy heart skipped in my chest as I tried not to seem like I was desperate."Yeah, sure." I said slowly. "Is it just me or is it hot in here?" I asked as I fanned my face with my hands, my cheeks started to turn red as I tried not to look at his chest. Allen stared at me in a confused way."Umm, I have to go get some water to drink." I told him, before I rushed out of the room.Phew! I didn't have to make it obvious that he had a huge effect on me. I just couldn't help myself around him.I almost got lost on my way to the kitchen but I eventually found it. As I grabbed a bottle of water from the fridge, my phone vibrated.I sat on a stool and quickly checked the text I got, thinking it was from Kara, but my heart almost jumped out of my chest when I read it.Unknown: If you know what's good for you, you'll leave that house before I destroy both you and Allen Walker.I threw my phone at the counter and stared at it like it was a strange object. Who on earth would send me a tex
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Mia’s POVI sat in the coffee room, sipping the hot coffee Jerry made for me. Allen had gone out very early this morning because things were chaotic at his company. Some of the investors had been questioning him about the new article, even his parents had been calling him since he turned on his phone this morning.I heard footsteps getting closer to the coffee room and I assumed he was back, but when I turned to look at the person, it was Ian.“Hi, it’s been a while.” He said as he stood a few feet away from me.“Hey, where’s Allen?” I asked him as I placed my coffee on the table.“He’s busy at the moment. He asked me to tell you to pack a few things you might need for a week and follow me.” He informed me.“Wait, I don’t understand. Where are we going?” I asked him.He sighed when he noticed my confusion.“This house has probably been bugged by Sophie. Who knows what pictures or videos she might post next time. It is better to move to a new place for some time.” He explained. “Oh!”
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Allen’s POV“Oh no, what did she do this time?” Mia asked as she got down from the counter and walked closer to me. Her lips were still pink and swollen from the kiss we just had. Hell, I should have just ignored Ian’s call and continued with her. I showed her the pictures that were posted online by an anonymous person, which was obviously Sophie's work. They were pictures of my room and Mia’s room. The anonymous person stated that our marriage was fake because we were staying in separate rooms.“How did she even get the pictures?” Mia asked, her mouth was widely open in surprise.“She took the pictures the day she came here. Damn it! I am going to destroy her.” I said as I felt anger coursing through my veins. “I will be right back.” I informed Mia before storming out of the kitchen.I got out of the penthouse and went down to the parking lot, I entered one of my cars and drove across the streets. I only had one destination in mind, Sophie’s house. As soon as I got to her house, I r
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Mia’s POV“I’ve known for a while.” She said in a solemn voice.My mouth fell open and I just stared at her, not knowing what to say.“When did you find out?” I questioned.“It doesn’t matter anymore.” Kara mumbled.“Wait, so you are telling me you know Andrew has been cheating on you and you didn’t tell me?” I asked her, somewhat offended. She pulled her hands from mine and turned away from me.“You were dealing with your problems too, Mia. Allen almost cheated on you too, remember? And before that, you were always complaining about being so lonely. It wouldn't be fair to add my problems to yours” She explained quietly.Oh my! I had always choked Kara with my problems and didn’t bother to know if she had problems too, I always assumed she was fine since she didn’t tell me anything.“I’m sorry for making you think that way, Kara. But you still should have told me, don’t tell me you dealt with the heartbreak on your own.”“Well, I had no choice.” She laughed a little, it wasn’t a gen
