Dylan's Pov.My mind was at ease, now that Mara was friendly to me. I could feel chills washing down my spine each time she smiled at me.Quickly I made my way back to the counter but someone interrupts man. "Dylan!" he called, a smile spreading across his face."Adrian, what are you doing here?" I asked, my face lits up in excitement seeing himAdrian was my old college friend, the last time I heard from him was during graduation, though rumors has it that he's an expertise in business management, based in South Korea."I came here for a business conference, but right now I'm here for a colleague's birthday," he retorts, pointing at a table of 5."It's so good to see you again after all these years, Adrian. I'm sorry I didn't reach out too!" I apologized."That's fine, Dylan. I'm guilty as well. Why don't you join us for a drink?" Adrian suggested."I'm sorry but I have to decline, Adrian. I'm actually here with–," I paused, trying to find the right words to describe Mara since she's
Mara's Pov.I slowly opened my eyes, the room coming into focus, my head bangs from a hung over.I sit up quickly, my hand instinctively holding my head slightly. "How did I get home?" I mumbled, asking no one in particular. I blinked, trying to remember as I glanced around for clues.My eyes rolled over. "Of course Dylan must've brought me back home," I sneered at myself. The last thing I remember was seeing that flirty message on Dylan's phone and then I asked the bartender for the strongest drink because the message somewhat triggered me."And–," I groaned inwardly. "I remember Dylan's worried face pleading to take me home," my heart started beating faster as I was about remembering what happened completely.Shit! I cursed under my breath as realization hits me."Holy fuck! I must have sounded so stupid last night," I lamented, my tone weary. "What was I thinking, begging Dylan to fuck me?"You're slutty asf, Mara! I breathed inwardly, ruffling my hair slightly.One minute, I wa
Tessa's PovI was seated at my office, navigating through some documents in anticipation of my next collection. I feel somewhat good that Mara is returning today!Hopefully, things get less crazy with her around. Suddenly the telephone beeps, and then my attention shifted to it.Quickly I picked. "Hi, ma'am. You have a guest by the name, Eleanor Winston," Rose relayed.I rolled my eyes, my body slowly getting nervous. What's Aaron's mom doing here? I feel bad for keeping her in the dark all these years even when she was nothing but a good mother-in-law to me in the past.I must have hurt her with my decision, she doesn't deserve the way I turned my back on her. I let my anger towards Aaron ruin the beautiful relationship I had with his Mom.I dragged in a sharp breath, trying to get my emotions together. "Let her in," I instructed. I gazed around my office, getting a little bit anxious as I dropped the call.The door cracked open and Eleanor walked in, looking as elegant as I c
Tessa's Pov.As Eleanor stands up to leave, I stop her in her tracks with my words."Please say me hello to Vanessa, I hope she wouldn't be so mad at me," I retorted, my smile slightly fading away.Even though I didn't know Vanessa for too long but the little time I talked with her, she was really nice and spends most of the day telling me stories about their childhood.Eleanor flashed me a reassuring smile and replied. "Trust me, Vanessa understands you even better," she reassured. "She has once left home, so believe me when I say she doesn't even hold a little bit of a grudge," Eleanor teased and that elicited a chuckle from me."Alright, I will find time to talk to her," I said."Great! Enjoy the rest of your day, Tessa," Eleanor retorted before she left.I felt somewhat relieved after talking with Eleanor, I feel like a heavy load has been lifted off my shoulders.I have been thinking a lot lately on how to face her and eventually I did.I'm so happy we were able to talk things ou
Lisa's Pov.I sat down in my room, waiting patiently for Gabriel to arrive. He had called me earlier to inform me that he found out about something I would want to know.The fool has refused to say it over the phone, saying he's not going to let it out on a platter.I know what he wants, dickhead!But if my body is going to get me the information I needed, then why not?Even though I hated to have anything to do with Gabriel, I just have to."Tessa, you see what you're putting me through? You bitch!," I groaned inwardly, my face contorting with rage and disdain. "I swear, I'm coming for you, I'm going to make you regret ever stepping your feet back to this country. You watch and see!" I sneered inwardly.If she hadn't seduced Aaron into loving her, I wouldn't be in this mess in the first place. I wouldn't be hiding like our outcast. Aaron would have protected me against Matteo.But see how miserable I've become because of that bitch.Suddenly I hear a knock on the door, that cuts me o
Tessa's Pov.I was feeling a bit under the weather so I decided to work from home, Mara had dropped the kids off at school on her way to work.She had insisted on staying back to make sure I was fine, but I promised her that I would be fine by myself, one of us needed to be at work anyway.I start with replying to the dispatch emails, noting down how many orders have been sent out for the week. As hours pass I review our recent contracts and how many orders are to be delivered to make sure we meet up.Around midday, I finished up with the design sketches for my next collection, making sure every design was explicit, something to blow everyone's mind away.The afternoon flies by as I jungle various tasks. Sending available dresses to some of my clients who want to place an order. Usually, I have my team do that but I prefer to work directly with my top clients.As I'm deep in my work, my phone beeps with a call from Aaron.I furrowed my eyebrows at the phone, hesitating to pick it up a
Aaron's Pov My heart felt warm and excited as we sat down having dinner. My eyes sparkled as I watched the kids eat, munching a mouthful of stirred spaghetti. They looked so adorable.I have Tessa to thank for giving such adorable cute kids.My heart twinkled as my eyes landed on Tessa, I chuckled inwardly as I stared at her, she seemed to be avoiding my gaze but it was just heartwarming staring at her.I can't wait to get my family back, to always have dinner like this as one big family happy.Honestly I can't wait, but right now I have to take whatever Tessa offered me till she's more comfortable around me to talk things out.I don't know when it's going to be but I noticed she wasn't as hostile as she used to be today. That's a progress."Daddy, can you feed me?" Zoey asked, pouting her mouth."Come on, baby. You always eat by yourself. Aren't you a big girl anymore?" Tessa steps in, caressing Zoey's cheeks lovingly.I chuckled at this.Zoey crossed her arms and whined. "Of course
Tessa's Pov As my hands brushed against Aaron's. My breath hitched. My heart raced wildly.I hate that I still feel this way. I hate that I'm still attracted to him.As I raised my eyes, his eyes met mine and for a moment I zoned out, my eyes lingering on his succulent lips. I imagined him claiming my lips and kissing me passionately.For fucks sake Tessa, get a grip on yourself! You can't feel this way about him, you have moved on and that's it!Quickly I fought the weird nasty thoughts hovering in my head. I shifted my hands quickly and withdrew my gaze.I carried Zoey, standing up and moving towards the staircase without saying a word, my heart pounding nervously.I could hear Aaron's footsteps as he carried Xavier, walking behind me.I thought back to the expression on his face a while ago, he looked like he was stopping himself from doing something he really wanted to do.I just hope he doesn't mistake my intensified gaze as me wanting him back. Because there's no way I'm going