CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN SALLYSEVEN YEARS LATER I walked around the kitchen as the maid prepared the banquet for dinner. While I was supervising the dinner, I could hear my kids laughing and playing in the sitting room.Alex had already left the house a while ago. He gad gone to pick his father up from the prison. We were glad that they had to reduce the term he was supposed to serve in prison, seeing that he was good during his stay. I was excited that we would no longer have to frequent the prison with my kids just to say hello to their grandpa."Mom!" Lucy cried as she rushed into the kitchen. "Lucas hit my eyes."I patted her head and whispered, "Sorry," to her.She ran off, feeling excited about the fact that I apologised on behalf of her twin brother. I didn't meddle in their fights. I just apologised on behalf of the other person, and it was okay.I knew that Lucy was more troublesome, but I would never take sides. I didn't want any of them to feel that I loved t
CHAPTER ONESALLY"You can't keep that look on. Otherwise, people would think we are selling our daughter off."I scoffed and rolled my eyes inwardly before forcing out a smile. I dared not do that for everyone to see.I wasn't exactly annoyed about the whole matchmaking. I was supposed to be upset, angry, and all. But, I was calm. I had mixed feelings and wasn't sure how to feel about this wedding. It was still like a dream to me. I was over the moon two weeks ago when my parents told me after returning from the office that I would be getting married to his friend's son, Alexander. I couldn't deny the fact that I had a little crush on him for a while now, after the family date we had five years ago.He was cute. He had the perfect height. He was so calm and peaceful. But I never knew that I was only being sold off to a billionaire's son, so my dad's company wouldn't be ruined until I saw the contract.A business partner eloped with the company's income, and my dad was scared that
CHAPTER TWOSALLYI immediately grew weak in the knees. For a second, I couldn't even move. I only stared at his car as it disappeared into thin air. When I turned around, I saw everyone's eyes on me. I was more embarrassed than humiliated. I forced out a smile, and it came out weak. "Hey," I felt a hand on my shoulder. I turned around and saw Beverly with a smile. I wanted to hug her so tightly and cry into her arms, but I stopped myself from doing so. "Are you okay?" She asked with a furrowed brow. I nodded and forced another smile. She patted my chin and stared all over me. "Are you sure?" She asked. Beverly's palms were sweaty and she avoided eye contact with me like a plague. I heard my mother's footsteps and she soon joined us."Where have you two been?" She asked, a worried expression all over her face. We both exchanged glances before Beverly replied to her. "She missed me and came to look for me.""Where is Alexander?" She asked, facing me and ignoring Beverly compl
CHAPTER THREEALEXANDER I heaved a sigh of relief as I sank into my bed. The long day was finally over, and I was here again in the comfort of my room. Although, the day was not over. But, since I left... it was over for me. I would just sleep and forget that I ever got married. I had barely closed my eyes when my phone began to vibrate. I sat up and grabbed my phone. I picked up the call and placed the cell phone close to my ear as I rubbed my eyes. "Hello," I called out. I didn't check who the caller was earlier. "Alex!" My father's voice sounded like thunder, and my eyes cleared immediately.I adjusted on my bed and said nothing as I waited for him to continue ranting. "You always have reasons to embarrass me, Alex," he blamed me. "Why was your bride with James on your wedding day? Why did you leave and make her feel lonely?"My heart sank. I already knew this was going to happen. I was not bothered about why I was being blamed for my wife's mistake, too. I was already use
CHAPTER FOURSALLY"Let go of me!" I shouted as I pushed him away.Although, I had waited to enjoy the kiss for about thirty seconds. His lips were soft and addictive. I bit my lower lip with my eyes tightly shut as I reminisced on Alex's kiss. The short kiss during the wedding didn't count because neither of us paid attention to it. I didn't even note what it tasted like. It was short and quick. But, the kiss in my room, there was something about it that I could not understand. A knock on my door jerked me out of my thoughts. The door opened lightly and my secretary walked into my office. "Greetings, ma'am," she greeted me as she bowed her head in front of me. "You are late again?""No, ma'am," she responded. "Mr James is here to see you."I narrowed my eyes. I wasn't expecting any Mr James. "He said he doesn't have an appointment, but the reason he's asking to see you is urgent.""Bring him in," I ordered. She left and returned with a nicely dressed huge figure. He lifted hi
CHAPTER FIVE Alex held his phone tightly in his hands without making any attempt to pick it up until it stopped ringing. I thought that he was just being childish and ridiculous, shook my head, and walked away. My phone began to vibrate. It was James. My heart sank again, but I smiled. It was pay back time. I picked up the call and placed the phone beside my ear and turned towards the chair to see if Alex could see me. I gasped when I didn't see him there. Rather, I felt him behind me. "You just got married, and you are sleeping around already. Why didn't you save your father's business that way?"I hurried away from him. "Thanks for flashing me, miss world," James teased me, and I blushed. I turned around and saw Alex seated on his spot again. "It's my pleasure," I replied loudly, making the smile even more broad. "I wanted to make sure you got home safely. ""Of course, I did get home safely," I increased my tone. "Thank you so much for checking up on me."Alex rolled his
CHAPTER SIX~ALEXANDER~"I panicked when I saw James's number. Especially when he called her after. I was grateful that he didn't mention the fact that he wasn't the one who called me."Damien was already laughing so hard by the time I finished my story. "I guess she didn't ask why he called you," Damien replied. I nodded and continued eating my lunch. I perceived a strong perfume that I was already familiar with and lifted my head to see Sally walking in with elegance. I tried signalling her by winking at her so she would eat with me. I knew this was the only restaurant she would have lunch, and I wanted people to see that I was close to my wife. She didn't even turn towards my direction. She broke into a smile, and I traced her eyes to see that she was smiling at James. I tightened my grip on my spoon when she settled with him instead. I gulped, trying to hide my anger. "Are you okay?" Damien asked, staring at me with a furrowed brow. "Sally is with James," I told him."It'
CHAPTER SEVENALEXI walked into my office, still infuriated about what had happened. I was shocked to see Beverly seated there and waiting for me. I shut the door quickly and opened it again. She was still there. She turned around with a smile, and I quickly walked away, closing the door behind me. I went straight to my secretary's office. She stood up immediately when she saw me, and I knew at once that she could already sense what her offence was. "Who is that woman in my office?" I demanded. "She's your wife's friend," she replied with her hands and feet wobbling. "My wife's friend?" I retorted. "She said she has an appointment with you," she informed me. "You must be out of your mind to think you can let anyone into my office without confirming from me first!""I am sorry, sir. I thought...""You thought what?" I cut in. I pointed to her face as I moved closer to her. She tilted backwards, and her whole body vibrated in fear. "Pray to your stars that I forgive you.""It