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
Alexander's POV.Tessa seemed to be pretty occupied, she barely reply my messages or answer my calls and when she does she's always in a hurry to hang up.She has been acting strange since the dinner night, I kissed her without her consent and that triggered her even though it shouldn't.I've been there for her all these years, loved and cared for her and her little brats, of course it was so obvious that I loved her and wanted her but she chose to friend-zone me, she chose to still love Aaron. Even though she doesn't want to admit it yet, I can see it in her eyes, the way she looks at him, her eyes still holds the same warmth whenever she gazed at him, just like old times. She's still head over heels for him.Shit! It hurts.She's mad because I stole a kiss, been acting up even though I apologized and she said it was fine. I know she'd rather kiss Aaron.I don't know what I need to do for Tessa to see me as more than a friend. I don't know what I need to do to get her to love me, hav
Aaron's Pov I was on my way driving out of the estate when I saw Alexander's car driving in.He's obviously going to Tessa's house. I don't know why he thinks it's convenient to always come to Tessa's house by this time.For fucks sake it's late and he should know his boundaries!But on a second thought, he's friends with Tessa and that kind of gives him the right to visit Tessa anything he wants to.I still haven't gotten over the night Tessa went out with him on a dinner date and now this.Alexander is intentionally trying to get under my skin.I took a deep breath, trying to steady my breathing. I gently drove out of the estate.Few kilometers away from the estate gate, I started having this disturbing feeling about Alexander's visit.All the time I was with Tessa, she didn't mention that Alexander was coming over, even though we weren't exactly talking but I felt she should have mentioned it at some point.I don't trust Alexander one bit, he is a pervert! And Tessa is not safe wi
Aaron's PovAfter I was done cleaning Tessa up, I changed her night gown and carried her to the bed.I covered her up with a duvet. I let out a deep breath, making sure she was comfortable before I walked back to the couch. Putting the towel away and carrying the basin of water down to the kitchen. After then I cleaned the floor where Tessa had puked.I went to the kids room and checked on them, they were sleeping adorably. I kissed their cheeks before leaving their respective rooms.As I find my way downstairs, I can't help but imagine what Alexander would have done if I didn't step in on time.I swear, Alexander is not getting away with this, I'm going to make sure he regrets ever touching Tessa with those filthy hands of his, Asshole!But then, my thoughts raced, if I decide to let Tessa in on what Alexander tried to do last night, is she going to believe me?I don't think Tessa would believe me but then again Tessa usually don't forget everything that happened around her when she'
Tessa's Pov.An hour later, Mara and I walked back into the living room, after dropping Xavier and Zoey in school.I shrugged into the couch and then a memory of Alexander pulling closer over me surfaced.I winced slightly in pain, holding my head. Mara rushed to me."Tes, what's wrong?" She asked, her tone concerned. "You're still having a hungover, right?" She asked as realization hits her I nodded, shifting my gaze at her. "But that's not all!""Okay," Mara cuts in sharply. "Hold that thought. Firstly, I need to get you something to help with the hungover and then you can tell me all about it," Mara said, standing up."Okay Mars, thank you," I said with a nod, offering her a small smile as she disappeared into the kitchen.Soon she appeared with a hot bowl of hot soup, a hot coffee and a painkiller. "I'm sure this would help," Mara said, dropping the tray on the table."Thank you," I muttered, going for the painkiller first.As I take the last spoon of the soup, Mara asked. "So, w
Tessa's Pov "Good morning ma'am," Rose greeted as I approached her, her face beaming with smiles."Good morning Rose, how are you doing this morning," I asked, returning the smile."Great!" She exclaimed, walking behind me as I entered my office."I cleared your desk yesterday, and rescheduled your appointments as instructed," Rose said, giving me heads up on my schedule for the day."Judy Lee is insisting on meeting up with you to finalize the contract," Rose said and paused. "Miss T?" She called. "Should I set up a meeting with her? She seemed really persistent to meet you in person," Rose asked."Sure, twelve noon would be perfect," I replied."Okay, I'll get that done right away," Rose said sharply, typing in her tab."Uhmm," I said, "Tell the dispatch team that I'd love to have a brief meeting with them," I instructed."Okay, got it!" Rose retorted, noting down.She looks up at me, waiting for permission to leave. "That would be all, Rose. You may leave," I said gently, offering