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Alicia's POVWeeks after signing the contract, I moved in with NATHANIEL on Christmas Eve, the same day I would be attending the 'stupid' Christmas party his family was organizing. I wasn't looking forward to anything at the party so I'm nervous.I'd attended different events organized by the family but nothing as intimate as this. I always tried to avoid their Christmas parties because of the drama and all. Nathan texted me earlier, telling me he would meet me at the gate since he would be attending the party from work. As the driver drove towards the street leading to the Lancaster estate, my heartbeat increased rapidly. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. As we spotted Nathan's car waiting outside, I got down from the car and walked towards him. He opened the door and I took a seat beside him. "Are you nervous?" He asked, before starting the car."No!" I lifted. "It's okay to be nervous, Alicia," "I'm not," I stubbornly said. "Did you move in okay?" I nodded. "I don
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Alicia's POV"You must be Alicia," My head whipped up to the man at the mention of my name. I turned to look at Nathan but I realized he wasn't even looking at me. He had a hard glare on his face which I'm so sure isn't for the plate of food he was staring at. "Yes, I am," It was at the tip of my tongue to ask who he was but I held it in. He must be the man Nathan talked about. "I'm William Cadry, it's so nice to finally meet you," I gave him an awkward smile. "You must have heard about me from Nathan," "Ah, no. I heard about you from Mary. She was a lovely old woman who wouldn't stop talking about another lovely young lady," Oh! I knew that was possible. Grandma Mary loved me too much more than I deserved. "I hope they were all good things and she left the bad things for me to tell you all about," Surprisingly, he laughed. I hadn't said that to be funny but I'm glad he found it to be funny. That eased the tension that was building up in me. "She told me all good things about
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Alicia's POVYour father is an asshole! He's a tramp! Is that even your dad? Are you sure he's your biological parent? Did he hit his head somewhere as a child? How did I miss his ridiculousness all this while? I mean I know your family is ridiculous but your father is in another great level of shitness! "Should we stop at a restaurant for dinner?" I looked away from the car's window as Nathan's words brought me out of my thoughts. I was busy cursing his father out in my head. "What?" "I asked if we should stop by for dinner," I studied his face to see if he was still angry and yes, he was. His hold on the steering wheel was enough to show he was still mad. He was clenching his teeth so bad I know it'll hurt now if not later. "No, I'm good. Are you hungry?" "No! I lost my appetite," he answered and continued driving. After we left his parent's house, I wanted to ask to drive but then remembered it's been a while since I last drove. Silence regained itself in the car and I turn
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Nathan's POV"Congratulations buddy," I felt a hard hit on my back and when I turned it was Malik. "Yeah, right. Wait until we see how successful the game is before you congratulate me," He gave me a side look. "Come on, it's going to be great. People are gonna love it. See, a large number of people are waiting outside just to have a first play before it's dropped on the Google play store and APP store. Trust me, it's already a success," I was launching my first game in three years and my first app in one year. We've been working so hard on the game that I'd barely had time for myself. The dedication from every team was mind-blowing. Ever since I came up with the idea, a lot of team members believed it would be a great success and I'll be finding out in a few hours. It's still my biggest launch so far. A rich, new investor means more money for marketing, right? My marketing team came up with strategies to promote the game even and William's team received a copy of the game ad to d
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Alicia's POV"I was hoping we would come home together," Nathan declared as soon as he walked into the house. I glared at him.As if that's exactly what he wanted. I left the party several minutes after Willam Cadry and his wife left. When I say several.minutes, I mean just three minutes. There was no one else to talk to except for Malik who wouldn't stop talking. Once he did, I used the chance to tell him I was leaving. I was getting bored anyway. It wasn't my kind of scene and it was hard to try to keep up. Nathan on the other hand was surrounded by so many others that it would've been difficult to let him know that I was leaving so I told Malik to tell him whenever he got the chance. I was sitting at the foot of the staircase and it kind of surprised me when Nathan sat on a step below the one I was sitting on. "Why are you up so late?" "I'm not a kid, Nathan. I sleep when I want to," I answered, brewing from the tens of anger rising inside of me. I'd made an attempt to think
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Alicia's POVThe family was seated, on both the right and left sides of the room while the lawyer sat in the middle. So many familiar and strange faces at the same time. I'm only here because Grandma wanted me to and because my ex-husband and pretend husband refused to be here today for the reading. Even though I could recognize a few faces, so many others who I don't even know or haven't seen ever were there. When I walked in earlier, I was greeted with a wide smile that glued to Nathan's mom, Rose's face. I wouldn't be lying if I say I was scared to the bones. That was the first time she would be acknowledging me not to talk of smiling at me. "Nathan's not here?" "He's at church. He didn't want to miss the New Year's service," I replied, lying through my teeth.Before I left home this morning, I met him at the dining table, eating some hard cereal. If we had a better relationship, I would've asked him why he decided to suffer by eating stones. I asked him if he would be coming,
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Alicia's POV Whoever invented the word 'takeout' or whoever invented the method 'takeout' is the one person I'm grateful for at this moment. I was so hungry that as soon as I took the first bite, I could swallow a cow afterward.When I left home this morning, I didn't eat anything, and several hours spent in grandma's home didn't bring out any food. I was even too nervous to eat. I don't think I enjoy the idea of a large family even though so many people do anyway. The glares, the backbiting, and the random confrontation are not stuff I look up to every now and then.Nathan had asked me if I wanted the takeout he got and I declined at first, telling him I wasn't hungry. I was too embarrassed to face him after I'd cried like a baby in his presence but what I wasn't ready for was the second embarrassment that came when my stomach growled after I'd told him I wasn't hungry.He gave me the hot sandwiches and hot coffee and I downed two in a few minutes. "When was the last time you ate?"
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Nathan's POV"Do you want to tag along?" I asked Alicia. She was still silent since I asked her to be friends. She stared at me for a while before looking away and settling her eyes outside the window.A usual habit of hers. "To where?" "Malik is organizing a new year party at his place. I want to go and I want to know if you'll love to tag along," She shook her head. "I'm tired. I'll rather go home. You can drop me off anywhere, I'll call a cab," "That's okay. I'll drop you off at home," She nodded. "Thanks," I took my phone and sent a message to Malik, telling him I'll be absent from the party and told him to inform Sylvester too. I've been attandng Malik's new year's party since I was twenty-one. He's a great organizer for informal parties like this and never ceases to make it fun, entertaining, and memorable. I guess I'll be missing out on that fun this year. I'll rather not let Alicia spend time alone this year than attend the party. I'll get to watch the ridiculous videos
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Alicia's POV"Are you sure it'll be okay for me to go empty handed?" I asked Nathan for the tenth time tonight"I'm sure," he gave me the same answer. We were right outside Lancaster's mansion. This wasn't grandma's home, this was the Lancaster home and I can't even remember the last time I was here. When Grandma was alive, most family dinners were at her house or at event halls around town. I guess now that grandma is dead the responsibility to hold dinners will fall to Mr Lancaster, Nathan's dad. "Are you sure we should go to this thing?" He asked. He'd been begging me to say no to the dinner plan so we wouldn't have to attend but I kept on disappointing him and he didn't hide his disappointment at all. "Yes, Nathan. Your brother is getting engaged tonight and moreover, it's Sunday night, I don't have anything I'm doing or will be doing," I made the quote sign in the air. He mumbled something under his breath but I didn't quite get a grasp of what he said. "What?" He shook h
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Alicia’s POV “Talk to me, Love. What’s wrong?” He asked. His hand was placed on my shoulder and I bit down on my lip. Why did I start something I couldn't finish? I know he wouldn't let go until he was sure that I wasn't mad anymore. “It’s nothing, Nathan. I’m good,” “Was it because of what I said about your parents?” “No, it wasn't,” I answered. I couldn't even turn to look at him because of how guilt was eating away at me. “I’ll drop it but I'll keep thinking about what I did wrong on the way. Once I get it, I'll apologise for making you feel bad, alright?” I didn't answer. I couldn't even nod or hum or say yes or no because it wasn't supposed to be that way. As he started the car, I turned to look at him. He didn't look sad or angry, he just had a normal expression on his face. When our eyes met, he smiled at me. “You don’t feel sick anymore, right?” He asked. Why does he care so much about me? Why does he care if I'm angry or sad or sick? Aren't we supposed to be faking t
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Alicia’s pov“Are you hungry?” Nathan asked on our way to the shopping centre. We were supposed to use the one closest to home but I disagreed since the last time I was there, there was no toilet paper so instead, I suggested we use the next one which was a bit far from home. “Not really. I saw some snacks in your room and i took them,” He frowned. At first, I thought he was angry because I took something from his room but I soon realised that wasn't the case. “What snacks?” It was my turn to frown. “The ones on your table,” He shook his head as if he was thinking about something. “I don't remember putting any snacks in my room and moreover, I don't eat junk food so why would I get them?” I turned to look at him better because I thought he was joking but the indifferent look I met on his face made me realise he was serious. “The green and red snacks, seaweed, something, I've forgotten the name. You saw it with me when you came in,” I said at the top of my voice. “Maybe someon
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Alicia's POV I was watching some episodes of Big Bang Theory when Nathan called me. When he asked where I was and I told him I was home, I didn't expect his next words to be what he said. "I need you," his voice was unusual. He always had this raspy voice that put me on my toes but today he sounded like a broken record and I hated that."Come home then," I answered. He dropped the call and I placed the phone back beside me. I knew I told him to come home but I didn't know what I was supposed to tell him when he eventually did. I knew something was wrong also but I didn't want to think about what it could be. I wanted him to come home and tell me. He's always there for me and I believe I should reciprocate that as well today. Earlier, I'd planned on going to the store to get some groceries. Since we stopped hiring maids, our fridge has been mostly empty. It reminded me that I've been neglecting so many things around the house. I left work early today and after I got back, the fi
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Nathan's POV It's been three months since I asked Alicia to be my fake wife. Each day, I keep learning new things about her and I knew the woman I fell in love with better than I did. Alicia was like my obsession and letting go would be a sin. I knew if I told her outright that I liked her, I might end up losing her so leaning in to her was all I could do. There were days when I wanted to kiss her, hold her and take her but I knew patience like I was supposed to. There were also days when I get jealous and want to punch the living daylight out of anyone who touch her but then I knew it would be disastrous and Alicia would end up hating me more. "Hello mother," the irritating sound of my phone had dragged me out of my thoughts. I was in my office, going through some work when my mother called. I've ignored her calls several times this week but the woman is stubborn and persistent. "Nathan. You've bee
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Alicia's POV As soon as the tears reached my face, I dabbed them away with the back of my hand. Tears wouldn't solve anything, it wouldn't even take me back to the past and make me make a different choice. This wasn't even on Nathan. It was on me. I placed my job before those kids and trusted someone else with it. I should be ashamed of myself. Crying wouldn't make me feel better either, I already feel like I've been rammed over by a train. I suddenly felt helpless and weak. What if something terrible had happened? What if I was the only one who could fix the problem and since I wasn't there, everything was damaged? I don't think I'll be able to forgive myself for the choice I made this afternoon. Mrs Cadry might have gotten her shareholders happy but my own kids are not happy. I knew I couldn't take care of those kids. Why did Grandma Mary trusted me with them? I looked at my phone again, hoping Nathan would reply and tell me he was there already but nothing came in. I signed in
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Alicia's POV I stood outside the door and I was more confused than I've ever been in my life. I looked at the boardroom and from the way the door was slightly opened, I knew Mrs Cadry was still waiting for me to walk in. On the other hand, I received another text from George, asking if I'll be able to come. Whatever it was that made George to text me like this, is probably out of his hands or control. I didn't want to give him a negative response so I stopped myself before I could send a message. Fear gripped me as I paced back and forth the boardroom thinking of where my loyalty should stand.If I walk out and Mrs Cadry loses her shareholders, I would forever hate myself for destroying someone's life. Moreover, walking in to explain wouldn't do any bit of help for me. These old men love to be respected especially where they spend their money and disappointing them is the same as disrespecting them. On the other hand, If I don't go to the orphanage to sort out the emergency, it m
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Alicia's POVThe next morning, I woke up in Nathan's bed. The light streaming in from the window caught my eyes as I opened them. I quickly closed my eyes and turned to the other side of the bed. My eyes went wide as I took in Nathan's sleeping form. I looked around the room and realized it was his. Before I could think too much about it, my brain went to the memories of all that happened the previous night. I guess I got tired at some point and ended up spending the night in his room. And on his bed! Shamefully, I took a second look at Nathan who was sleeping so soundly like a baby. My eyes traced his face and I wished I could trace his face with my fingers. I snapped out of my stupidity before I could do anything I'll regret. I stood up from the bed and walked out of the room. I gave Nathan one look to see if he was awake and had caught me leaving his room. It was when I got to the living area that I saw my laptop still sitting on the table I left it. I glanced at the unfinish
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Nathan's POV "How bad was it?" Alicia asked. She would be the first person I'll be telling about the horrible event of that night. Even the police and college administration body couldn't bring it out of me, not even my old girlfriend. They all had their suspicion of it being a hazing but I never told. It was the most embarrassing event of my life and it left me with some unspeakable aftermath. I felt a touch on my scar and when I looked down, it was Alicia. She was already beside her and I watched as she gently traced the outline of the scar with her fingers as if she would hurt me if she wasn't careful enough. "Pretty bad. I had to be stitched up and spent the rest of the semester at the hospital. I only went back for my exams. I almost lost my life and the doctor said I was lucky to still be alive," I narrated as I recalled the event. Even though I was able to summarise the story in a few words, it was more horrible than that. "It must have hurt so badly," Alicia said. I look
