"Let's go out on a date tomorrow," he said looking up at me.
"I'd love to but I can't just leave my... " I stopped realising what I could have said, I nearly said, daughter. "I can't just leave Evie alone Kel."
"And who told you she'd be alone? I'd have someone watch over her."
"This place is foreign Kel, do you trust the person. I don't want anything to happen to her."
"I don't think you trust me if you'd ask that. I know she's important to you and that makes her important to me. Nothing will happen to her."
There was something about the way he said it with all sincerity that made me admire him more. I like the fact that he understood how important she is to me and cared without e
I became speechless after that, how the hell did he find out? As if reading my mind he threw the DNA test at me."Kel...I..." I stuttered not knowing what to say."You had a child for me and you never told me about it even when she was right under my nose. " he bellowed. " I was going to tell you today." I managed to say, I felt like I'd cry anytime soon, this wasn't how I planned this to go."Today? Today? After she has been with me for how many months now? After how many years you were going to tell me today?" He angrily asked. I understood how hurt and angry he was, he has the right to be anyway."I'm sorry. I didn't know how to tell you, surely you didn't expect me to tell you immediately we met.""Why didn't you tell me immediately you knew Shayan, why?" He shouted"Well I was going to tell you but then you broke up with me calling me all sorts of things. You called me a cheat, a gold digger, a slut
#####CHAPTER 37KEL'S POVI planned a trip for us back to Paris because I felt guilty that she didn't get to explore the city when last we came. Now I understand what she meant when she said "You don't know yet, you'd hate me when you do and leave."I should have asked about it when she said. " You weren't there Kel, you weren't there when we needed you the most."The night of our date was when I became suspicious when Drake pulled me to talk." Dude, you never told me you had a daughter. " he seriously said" That's because I don't," I replied chuckling."Oh." He said looking at me confused. " Who's the little girl then? "" She's Shayan's sister," I answered and he laughed" Did she tell you that cause I'd have sworn that she's yours? " I stopped to think. Shayan never told me that Evie was her sister, I assumed that Jesus, could the speculation be true?I
Shayan's POV I woke up the next morning, looking around I realized I was still sitting on the floor with Kel's arm around me. I sighed remembering yesterday's event but smiled a little when I saw Kel. I remembered how he came back last night and cleaned my injury up also apologizing. I wasn't expecting him to and the fact that he did meant a lot plus he said he doesn't hate me. Maybe there's still a chance of us building a family together. I just had to get Evie to forgive us. I made a mental note to call my mom and give her updates since I had asked for her opinion on how to tell them."Hey," Kel said and I turned to see he was already awake."Good morning." I greeted him, I wanted to ask if he slept well but decided against it knowing we all didn't."What are we going to do?" He asked gesturing at the door"I don't know," I answered sadly. He got up and pulled me along. He knocked on the do
Evie's birthday is in a month and we've started preparations. Kel and I are okay now, we've resumed back at the office and he's really concentrating on his business and still having time for us.We just got back from work and I was really tired. Evie ran to greet us and keep carried her up twirling her around. I was so grateful for this moment, thankful that we were all together."Mr and Mrs Adrios, dinner is ready." The chef announced."We'd be down in a few." He replied. Kel had hired helps knowing that I couldn't handle everything on my own. We went upstairs to freshen up and came down to eat. After dinner, we talked about page for Evie's birthday. She said she wanted a princess-themed party, she listed a lot of magical things she wanted and didn't get that she was only watching cartoons. Kel promised her that he'd make it happen. We talked for a while and we went to our room. Kel and I slept in the same room now, things between us have be
I was kind of ashamed to go back to my parents, I could very much have gone to a hotel or something but I didn't, I needed them. I rang the doorbell and my mom opened it."Shayan, Evie." She exclaimed surprised to see us."Sheila who's at the door?" My dad asked"Dad," I said hugging him. We did a family hug and I smiled. I missed my family."You came on your own, what about Kelvin?" Dad asked noticing his absence.Throughout the ride here I had thought of what to say if they asked. I wanted to tell them the complete truth but I still felt obliged to keep the contract a secret."He's at work or home," I answered."You didn't come with any luggage, are you going back soon?" Mom asked."No. I'd be staying here for a while," I answered ashamed"What did he do? Don't tell me he sent you out" dad angrily said."No, no, no. He didn't." I tried clarifying."You left him?" Mom shouted."It
It's been two days since we got back and things with us have been okay. I'm trying not to let anything get in the way of our love this time. I want to work on my trust for him, I know that's something that isn't stable and then to let go of every pending anger and hatred. I'm trying to forget but sometimes that evil part of my conscience would remind me of all the things he did. We were still both overwhelmed with guilt we still needed to work on forgiving ourselves first. Sometimes I imagine how it would have been if we hadn't broken up if he knew and followed up with the pregnancy if we raised Evie together if he was there from the beginning and I know he thinks the same too and it makes me feel so sad and guilty because I know how much he wanted to be there for his child every step of the way."What are you thinking of this time?" He started by kissing my neck, kissing me out of my reverie."How things would have been
Kel turned on the TV and when it came on our faces were displayed on it. He did it and I was extremely shocked. The presenter was saying something. "A reliable source just revealed that Kel Adrios's marriage to Shayan West is a complete sham and the little girl always spotted with them happens to be their daughter. He had only gotten married to her just to get access to the company given to him by his deceased father. So what is their marriage based on? Love as they claim or money as presented it to be? It also reveals that the marriage is based on a contract in which Shayan gets paid to get married to him. Could this be a harmless rumour or is there some truth in it? We are yet to hear anything from anyone of them but we surely hope that someone comes out to clear the confusion." Pictures of us were displayed alongside Evie's before it was replaced by the next gossip issue and Kel switched off the TV. "What are we going to
I was so nervous, we were appearing on Annie Deserati's show again to confirm the claims. Kel said it was what was best to do. I don't have a problem with confirming it, he could have posted it on social media or better still leave it all to die down until much bigger news comes up but he said we had to do it for Evie. Evie being inquisitive has been asking us about some of the things she heard from his mom. She has been asking if we loved each other when we got married and if our marriage was fake. I'm sure she knows it is since she remembered how we were when she first came so we had to explain our relationship and marriage to her, it was hard for her to understand at first but the point is she understands that we love each other now although it wasn't so apparent in the beginning."I'm so nervous." I inhaled and exhaled."There's no need for you to be baby, if it helps I'd do most of the taking," Kel reassured kissing my cheeks and I smiled."You're so
I suggest listening to James Arthur certain things when you get to the middle of the chapter.Shayan's POVKel gave my hand a small squeeze and silently begged me with his eyes to hear him out. I nodded as he gave me a quick kiss on the lips. I gave him a small smile which he returned and made his way out of the room patting Jess on the back.There was a moment of awkward silence as he struggled to get his words out. I knew he had been trying to get my attention for some days but couldn't bring himself to talk to me and now that he finally mustered the courage to he was speechless."I don't even know where to start." The tone of regret in his voice didn't go undetected. "I'm sorry about what happened. It's something I'd regret for the rest of my life. I was blinded by greed, anger and jealousy. I wanted what Kel has, I felt inadequate and unloved and it made me do something I didn't even think I was capable of doing. I'm deeply sorry and
There seemed to have been a moment of confusion, the gunshot was fired but two people seemed to have been on the floor, the blood was oozing but a body laid on the floor almost lifeless.Kel's POVI've never seen someone that drives as slow as Williams. He drove as though there was no emergency whatsoever and to top it all there was traffic. Oh the agony of being stuck in traffic when you had a place you desperately needed to be. It was in times like this I wish that cars could fly and just land where you need to be or I could teleport. Crazy right, but right now it seemed like the best option but I had no power whatsoever. My whole body was itching from sitting and doing nothing about the situation. I felt like getting out of the car and running to the location. I had to see her, I had to make sure she's okay. "Calm down Mr Adrios, from what I gathered your wife is fine."I don't know whether he was trying to calm me down because his tone soun
Jess POVI sat at the club two months ago drowning my sorrow and pain. It was one of those days when mum had chastised me over something I couldn't do right, she was always comparing me to Kel. The perfect son, he could do no wrong in her eyes while I was the imperfect one, the one she always had something against. Nothing I did could please her.All her love was rendered to Kel and Tess. I loved my twin but Kel, that was another story. I don't think I've ever liked him. Yes he tries to play the father figure but that is overbearing. He's never going to be a father to me, he's never going to give me that fatherly love I so craved for. There was a time we were really cool, the time in high school when he was dating Shayan. He was more open and sensitive to the feelings of others, more empathetic. He was always there for me when I needed him, attended my games, played the fatherly role well. But once he and Shayan were done he returned to his cold self, shutting ever
KEL'S POV It has been two hours, two long hours since I saw her, it was driving me crazy, I wanted to pull my hair out and scream out in agony. I was disoriented. With what the officer has been saying I've been suspecting Jess. Everything pointed to him, he could have been his accomplice but he has an alibi, his girlfriend. I didn't know what to think anymore, I raked my hand through my hair letting out a scream. Fvck! This whole thing is killing me. What could be his reason? Could he have done that?"Calm down bro... You'd see her soon." Jess said brushing my shoulder. I surely hope so because I might as well punch someone in the face. "What do you think he wants?"I asked gauging his reaction. "I don't know." He shrugged then looked away. I wanted to hit something badly. I was finding it hard to keep it in. "I'd be right back." He excused himself out of the room. I needed t
Tess loud shriek was what drew every other person's attention to us. "What's wrong?" My mom asked looking at Tess but she said nothing. How do I break the news to them, especially to Evie and her parents? " Kelvin where's Shayan? Evie keeps on asking for her." Her dad spoke up."Tess please take Evie to her room" Tess carried Evie from Shayan's dad and went upstairs, I could see the guards following them. Heck, what if one of them was in it too. I don't even know what to do. " Uhmm...she...she was... kidnapped." I finished, slurring the words not looking at their faces, I felt so ashamed right now. I wasn't able to protect her."She was what?" Her mother let out a scream"Do you have any idea who did it?" Her dad asked calmly and I nodded. " Let's all go inside so we can talk about it." My mom suggested and we nodded following her in. Onc
My heartbeat turned frantic, I searched everywhere for Evie until I found her playing with Jess and Tess. My parents were behind them watching Evie, everything was fine. A horrible scene just played in my head, was I going crazy already. I couldn't wait for this day to end already. Kel spotted me from the corner of his eye and came to meet me. He was smiling until he saw my expression and a worried look took over."What's wrong baby?" He touched my face staring at me intently.He pulled me close to him, his hands encircling my waist. I rested my head on his chest taking in his scent and sighed." It was Carlos, he sent another message." I felt him stiffen, I didn't need to look at him to know that he was pissed." He's not going to come near Evie or you Shay, I won't let that happen okay? Please don't worry too much baby. I'm here for us."Somehow his words relieved me and I sighed, I worry too much but I couldn't help it. I slowl
I became paranoid after I saw the text. He really couldn't come here or could he? I started biting my lips nervously. Should we just cancel the party and take her somewhere private? The knock on the door startled me out of my thoughts."Who's there?" I asked nervously."It's me, Tess." I heaved a sigh of relief as Evie rushed to open the door and it was truly Tess."Shay, what's up?" Kel asked and I showed him my phone.He sighed and locked eyes with me. "Nothing is going to happen, Shay, the security is going to be very tight, we're going to have her around us at all times. I promise you everything is going to be alright." "I hope so Kel. I hope so." I leaned closer to him for a hug."Don't be sad, now go get ready for the princess's party." He said playfully and I chuckled getting up to get the day running. The party was in full swing, everything was going on smoothly so far but I couldn't help but worry. I was a
It was three days to Evie's birthday which is a Saturday and Kel said he wanted to take me out to dinner, so I dropped Evie at my mom's. We've still been getting threats from Carlos about him wanting to hurt Evie. I quit my job with Kel so I could watch her properly since I couldn't trust anyone with her. We rarely went out and I was quite nervous as we were dropping her off at my mom's even though Kel has assured me that there were bodyguards around. "She's going to be fine. I have people watching the premises, nothing would happen to them okay?" He reassured her after we dropped her. She wanted to go with us and Kel explained some things to her before she reluctantly agreed."Okay," I said.Throughout the ride, he had his hands on mine as he drove. I had no idea where we were going but I was excited. He parked and we stepped down. From where we stood to the entrance of the beach house there were petals of roses. I just stood in awe. It was a
I was so nervous, we were appearing on Annie Deserati's show again to confirm the claims. Kel said it was what was best to do. I don't have a problem with confirming it, he could have posted it on social media or better still leave it all to die down until much bigger news comes up but he said we had to do it for Evie. Evie being inquisitive has been asking us about some of the things she heard from his mom. She has been asking if we loved each other when we got married and if our marriage was fake. I'm sure she knows it is since she remembered how we were when she first came so we had to explain our relationship and marriage to her, it was hard for her to understand at first but the point is she understands that we love each other now although it wasn't so apparent in the beginning."I'm so nervous." I inhaled and exhaled."There's no need for you to be baby, if it helps I'd do most of the taking," Kel reassured kissing my cheeks and I smiled."You're so