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Alicia's POV "Birdie, you okay?" I swallowed hard before shifting my hand forward. "I'm sure I'll be fine once I get some treatment," The food was insanely hot and the bursting bubbles were still on it when the waiter brought the food. The bubbles had first gotten my attention as I tried to figure out where the fire was at the bottom of the plate. "Let me see that," He walked closer to me, studied the hand, and gently placed it back on my table."I'll get my car keys and take you to the hospital," he stated."You don't have to. I can get myself to the hospital," "Ali…" he snapped in a taut voice."I'll take her to the hospital, you should get back to your business," Georgie answered, causing an awkward silence and tension at the same time.A hand in a pocket, Nathan turned to him. "Who are you?" He demanded."I should be asking you the same question," George answered. "I wouldn't waste my time talking to you anyway. Ask her who I am," When I thought he would be walking away,
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Alicia's POV"You can't do that," I moved away from Nathan as soon as I regained from the shock. "Okay, won't happen again" he replied faintly, turned on his heels and walked out of my room. I dropped to my bed like a bag of sand in both physical and mental exhaustion. Today's been a long day and I'm so weak to the bones. The best thing that happened was the fact that I got to see Georgie again. He's still as handsome and even better. His dimples still shone every time he laughed. He's also gotten bigger than the last time I'd seen him. Times do change people and times really changed Georgie. I hope he won't be too reluctant to be my friend again because of my marriage.The thought of telling Georgie the truth came to my head again but I soon realized I was getting ahead of myself. It's been seven years and a lot might have changed about the guy. I pushed his thoughts out of my head and instantly, my brain welcomed the thoughts of Nathan. Why does he think he has the right to thr
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Nathan's POV "Are you okay in there?" I asked after knocking on Alicia's door. I came upstairs to tell her I left some food for her on the table but I heard her groaning. "I'm okay, go away," "You know I won't until I'm sure you're fine," I answered. She didn't say anything else but when I heard a loud bang, I opened the door and walked in.She was sitting on her vanity chair, staring hard at herself in the mirror while her hair was scattered. When she turned to look at me, I heard my heart hit against its ribcage, she had the cutest pout even though she was glaring."Christ! Is there a lion or a tiger somewhere in this room that you fought with? Did you have combat in here without me?" She narrowed her eyes at me and I smiled. "You're laughing. I look funny again," I'm not laughing because I'm mocking you, Alicia, I'm smiling because you make me feel things."I didn't laugh, I smiled," "You're making jest of me as well," I finally walked away from the door. "Is it safe for m
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Alicia's POVWork at the orphanage was a bit stressful, it was my second day of resumption as the Director of the orphanage. I had to get acquainted with some of the projects, both current and old so as to ensure a smooth process. I was in a meeting with George and one of the caretakers for hours trying to sort things out. We had ordered lunch during the day and ate as we discussed.By the time I was done, my body was numb and I was so tired. I couldn't wait to get home. The worst thing was I was nervous about my submission to Mrs Cadry's company and at the same time, worried about my medication that I forgot at home. Nathan would scream the roof off if he finds out. "Thanks for the ride home," I told George as he stopped in front of the house. "Your home is nice," he complimented."It's for Nathan but still, thanks," "See you tomorrow," We shared a hug and I got down from the car. A sweet, delicious smell hit my nose as I opened the front door and walked into the house. Somethi
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Alicia's POV Nathan went back to the kitchen. I went after him. He tried lifting up a pan and winced before using his other hand. It was his middle finger that got hurt, that made it hard for him to grip or hold anything with that hand. "I'm fine, you don't have to look so worried," Nathan assured me. Quickly, I changed my composure and facial expression. "I wasn't worried. Moreover, I have my hand to worry out," He chuckled. "I'll take you for your word. Did you change the bandage and did you remember to use your drugs?"I shrugged, not ready to give him an answer. "I thought you weren't talking to me," "I planned on not talking to you but I changed my mind after you took care of me," he explained. "I didn't take care of you, I only helped you," Why does he always say things that'll get on my nerves? "Okay, if you say so, Birdie," I rolled my eyes at him and picked up the knife on the kitchen counter to clean it up in the sink. Nathan stopped me, collected the knife from me
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Alicia's POVNathan dropped me off at Mrs. Cadry's office the next morning. Knowing one thing about someone changes what you think or feel about them. This morning, while he drove me to the office, I couldn't look at him or even stare at him. It was as if I'd done something terrible to him. I've lived all through the marriage hating him because of the messages I got and now, I don't even know if what I saw was true. Seeing is believing they say, but I still don't want to believe what I saw or heard through Beverly. I wanted all the things I'd thought, all the reasons I'd hated Nathan to be true. After he dropped me off, I walked up to a receptionist who led me to the waiting room so I could wait for Mrs. Cadry to see me. When I got the message last night, I was super excited about doing what I love the most.I love working at the orphanage, don't get me wrong but architecture is my first love. I love creating spaces for people so they can be comfortable and come back home to happin
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Alicia's POV "Hello, Mrs. Lancaster," The woman stretched her hand out for a handshake and I took it. I was ready and almost anxious to find out who she truly was."Hi," I faked a smile. "I'm Rosaline, Mr Lancaster's lawyer, and representative. I was at your wedding," I frowned when I realized I couldn't recognize her. The only place I'd seen her was in the pictures on my phone."Sorry, I can't remember seeing you at the wedding," "With that formidable family crowd whose main goal is to outshine others, I couldn't recognize myself either," I smiled before I gave her words a deep thought and found it's meaning."You're a Lancaster?" I asked in surprise. "Not fully but still a Lancaster in a way," "Ooh, great. It's good to see you," "It's a shame I have something to attend to in court, I would've loved to sit down and have a chat with you about how horrible every Lancaster is including this one," She nudged at Nathan. I smiled again. I found it easy to smile around her without f
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Nathan's POV "We found your guy," Sylvester informed me through the call. "Where?" The adrenaline rush in my body was beyond my control. I wanted to see the person with everything in me."Doesn't matter. Just come to my dad's warehouse in twenty minutes. I'll be waiting for you," "I'll see you in ten," I was at the airport when I received Sylvester's call. I just saw Alicia off on her work trip to Barcelona. It's been a month since she started working for Freeway Construction LTD which was Mrs Cadry's company and ever since she started, she's been super excited about it. She mostly worked from the orphanage and that allowed her to attend to the programs of the orphanage as well as her Architectural assignments.I'm so glad she believed in herself. I've been anxious about who the stranger is because three days back, he or she still sent some pictures to Alicia's phone of me and my lawyer again. I was surprised when Alicia knocked on my door to show me the message. I smiled and
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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
