Adrian…I woke up the next morning to an empty bed. I noticed that Willow wasn’t asleep next to me. I was just about to go and check in the kitchen and the living room when I remembered she left last night after we had a fight. I didn’t know where she was, as she had her phone switched off. I went
“And why do you care?” she spat, glaring at me from the bed.“Because you left here last night and never returned home and when I tried calling you, your phone was switched off.” I told her but she just shrugged.“I was at Kylie’s place,” she simply said without looking at me.“Don't lie, Willow. I
April…I yawned and got up from the bed, going into the bathroom. I undressed and took my bath. After I was done bathing, I decided to wear the outfit Nora and I bought. I applied make-up and cooked breakfast. It took me twenty minutes to eat my food and go to the office.I would rather not be late
April…I walked out of Mr. Black’s office and went over to Miss Maggie. “Mr. Black said you would show me to my office and tell me the rules.” I said this as I stood in front of the woman.She looked up at me from under her glasses and said, “Yes, read them and remember them.” She gave me a piece of
April…Once I got back to my office, Mr. Black called me to his office. I knocked and went in at his invitation. “You called, sir,” I said as I entered his office.“Yes, did Maggie give you the rules and did she explain to you what all your duties are here?” He asks as he stands up, walks around his
Adrian…April had been working here for over a week. I went to London last week to handle the situation at one of my hotels. I hated going away for long, especially if my kids couldn't go with me. Luckily, Maureen was there to keep an eye on the children and on Willow. I asked Harry to also stay at
“Fine, that night I left. I went to Kylie's apartment; I already told you.”I started laughing at her and shaking my head. “You are lying.”"No, I'm not. Kylie left her keys to the apartment.”“She had her keys with her, Willow, and the tracking on your car showed you were at a hotel that night, not
Adrian…After April left, Sally and I continued talking. I asked her how she and April met and she told me the entire story. “I thought I was staring at Ash. She even talked the same way she did.” Sally concluded.“Yes, but you know that is impossible. We burried her almost four years ago.”“I know
On our way home, we stopped at a shop brimming with vibrant candies, chocolate bars, and treats in various shapes and sizes. Chloe's eyes widened in delight; candy was undoubtedly her weakness. She peered through the glass, contemplating her choices. Bruce stood beside me, arms crossed, both of us o
Ace…My feet were resting on the desk shared by Bella and me, our office now organized and neat, though I knew it wouldn’t last long. I had spent the early hours sorting through paperwork and issuing directives. As I brought a cigarette to my lips, I inhaled the acrid smoke, watching it swirl and gr
I appreciated Chloe's charming nature; she had stunning dark brown hair and a mature demeanor, yet she could be quite mischievous. It became clear that she had inherited my personality traits. Whenever she threw a fit, it was incredibly amusing. Ace, however, did not share my amusement; he seemed to
Richard shook his head disapprovingly at Ryder, clearly unhappy with how easily he succumbed to Chloe's antics. As for me, I didn’t mind at all. Ryder was her uncle, and he could spoil her if he wished. The food arrived, and I took a sip of my wine. Laughter filled the air as everyone enjoyed themse
Bella…I urged the maids to hurry up with the dining room as we were busy setting it up. Only the finest cutlery and crystal glasses were to be utilized. The table was to be adorned with white tablecloths and red placemats. I moved gracefully around the room in a black dress that accentuated my figu
“You have created a family, my love.” I returned her smile, gently rubbing her shoulder as I looked down at the way she cradled her so effortlessly. She traced a finger through her dark hair. "She’s going to look like you," she said with a soft chuckle. "What have you decided?" I asked, feeling a se
The atmosphere was intense. "It's okay, Bella. I'm right here with you." I gave a reassuring smile while holding her hand. The fear coursed through me. Her contractions came in waves, accompanied by a mix of screams and whimpers. I could see the exhaustion etched on her face, but I believed in her s
She sat down on the lounger, gazing straight ahead, the sun's glare making it difficult to look up. I approached her and settled down beside her on the spacious lounger, using my arm to support her head, creating a makeshift pillow. "Ashton called me a whale the other day," she scoffed. "What a jerk
Ace… I secured my firearm back onto my belt after taking a man's life. He had it coming; he was undermining me and it was intolerable. "Clean it up," I commanded with a snap of my fingers. My team sprang into action, quickly removed the blood, the body, and any trace of what had happened here. As