[ Adeline ]I couldn't breathe, I tried to shake off the scene I witnessed that I wish I never had seen but it was my bad luck trying to mock me again. I forgot my office keys in my room, that's why I had to go back inside the house to fetch them but my feet halted when I saw the most devastating sight.Xavier was kissing Emily and they looked pretty lost into each other. It was intimate and real.My eyes stung with fresh set of tears. He was the same man who confessed his love to me, promised me to fulfill all my dreams and made my life a perfect heaven.I fell hopelessly in love with him and it threw me into the dark abyss. "Ma'am, shall we go?" Blaze's voice forced me to take my eyes off from them who were still kissing each other, perhaps catching for the time they were away from each other."Yeah..let's go." I forced a smile at home who saw what my eyes witnessed and no matter how much he tried to mask his expressions, he sympathized with me.Throwing my husband one last glance
[ Xavier ]I miss her terribly. I miss Adeline and the worse part is, I can't talk to her or see her. I wish I could stop her in the morning and beg her to give me a chance to prove her that she is the one with whom I see my future.Adeline Greyson is my present and she is going to be my future. I need some time to sort everything out. I can't ask Emily to end things between us and abandon her just like her family. The humanity inside me would never allow me to be unfair to her. Legally she's still my wife and I find myself more drowned into my current predicament than before. "Xavie, I mailed you my resume." I heard Emily's voice. I decided to stay back home to clear my mind off and calm myself before heading to the office. The situation at work has also been a headache to me. "I will check later. Have your lunch?" I asked her since she is new at my home and it's obvious how my house staff was treating her. They're really fond of their mistress and accepting my first wife in the
[ Xavier ]"Xavier, you married again, right? What will you do now?"Prospero's question took me off guard and put me in an embarrassing and judging position. Prospero knew I and Emily since the time we were dating and he admired us as a couple. He thought we were made for each other and no matter what comes for us, we'd always be together. "Yes, I married three months ago. We visited here a month ago but you were present that time so you missed the chance to meet my wife." I told him without any shame."I wish I could meet the woman who is quite a talk in the town." Prospero nodded his head but I couldn't judge his expressions. "What do you mean, Prospero?" Frown itched on my face as I requested him to explain me what did he perceive about Adeline. "I run a successful restaurant where customers comes from every section of our society, young man. I heard them talking about the young entrepreneur who took over a thriving company under Linwood name and she's successfully running it
[ Adeline ]I glanced at my wrist watch for the fifth time. There was no sign of Arthur and I began to question my own decision of even agreeing to come here and confront him for the shenanigans he pulled by calling me here to meet him.Blaze was standing at a distance in alert mode. I'd be a fool if I take a chance by coming all alone and give my enemies leverage over me."You're blooming like a spring flower, Mrs. Linwood." I heard Arthur’s voice and it made me internally cringe.He was walking briskly towards me. His face had the ugly smirk I hated to see. He was enjoying my current situation. "Why did you call me here, Arthur?" I asked him straight in a disinterested tone."Oh! Come on, Adeline. Why are you being this cold and bitchy towards me. I am out of your life for good and you have more power than me in my own house and company. Can we not be civil to each other?" He said dramatically. I rolled my eyes watching his low stature tricks to crawl under my skin. "If you have
[ Adeline ]"What is your price, Arthur?"A smirk appeared on his lips. He knew it. His move was calculative."Nothing much, you know I want to lead on the path of redemption." He rubbed his palms, "I want you to transfer the property of Miami and your 10% shares in the Greyson's company on my son's name because he'd be the next heir of Lucas Greyson but your shares are non-transferable. It's not much, Adeline and I know you're not a greedy woman like my mother or Addie." He grinned."You're pathetic, Arthur." I said with disgust."You can call me anything you want but you must understand that my father hasn't left my son with anything. Do you want a child to be brought up like a beggar's son when his family is sitting on the mountain of wealth and it's nothing in the comparison of the information I am about to share with you." He said."You know what, Arthur?" I rose from the bench, my eyes were shooting daggers at him, "I would happily take care of Adam rather than giving you a free
[ Adeline ]The house felt empty and cold. There wasn't a single soul with whom I could share my grief. My heart felt void and the pain was unexplainable.I watched the sun setting down from the window of my room. I had been locked here for last an hour, trying my best to convince myself that this was an ideal decision until Xavier clears his mind.I don't want to become a second choice because Xavier is my only choice. My eyes fell on the folder laying on the table. It might give me some breakthrough on Emily's past and if Arthur is speaking the truth, then I must save my husband from her.A knock on the door snapped me out of my dilemma. It must be Blaze's wife who insisted to stay back and cook dinner for me."Please, come in."The door creaked open slowly and she peeked inside with a bright smile on her face."Ma'am, the dinner is ready. Please, come to the dining room." She said to me."You know you don't have to take this much efforts, Lisa. I can cook, trust me. I have been on
[ Xavier ]Many thoughts kept swirling inside my mind as I left my house to see my wife. Emily had already retired to her room. The house felt empty and haunted without Adeline my side. I missed her terribly. It was the longest time since we got married when I've not seen her except for working hours. She told me not to follow her but I'd not listen to her this time. I can't lose my wife due to some dilemma I am facing. Blaze kept me updated on her. He and his wife helped her to settled down in the villa and on my insistence, they're staying at the villa to keep her company. "Sir, we have arrived." My driver informed me as the car stopped with a screech. I looked out of the window.For the first time in two years, this house looked lively. My heartbeats accelerated in an anticipation to see her. I hope she doesn't back away or shut me out this time. I need her, she needs me.With steady steps, I made my way inside the house. The guards outside greeted me. Everything looked on its
[ Adeline ]He kissed me, with passion and urgency. He didn't give me a chance to think or react, he just kept kissing me, his hands possessively wrapped around my waist, pulling me impossibly closer. I need him, he needs me.Throwing all the caution out of the window, I kissed him back. He is my husband and we weren't committing a sin. I could feel him smile in between the kiss. My fingers knotted his silky hairs. It was becoming needier and deeper.Until I recall the moment from the morning. Those same lips kissed another woman.Yes, for me, Emily is the other woman in his life. So, with the last straw of self respect, I pushed him.I was breathing hard, trying to inhale oxygen for my tired lungs. His confused and somewhat hurt eyes met mine."This is wrong. All of this. You should leave." I ran my fingers through my hairs as my frustration grew with passing moments.His face welcomed a cold expression. I could see anger in his eyes because the way his veins popped up, I could tell
[ Adeline ]“Good morning, sleepy head. It’s nine in the morning and our little devils are waiting for their mom to wake up.” I heard my husband’s husky voice in my ear and lazily I opened my eyes. His beautiful eyes looked more intense in the bright sunlight which was peeking through the window.I cupped his face and brought him close to peck his forehead, “Good morning, love. It’s not my fault that I slept till this late.” I said and threw my arms around his torso.“Don’t blame me, you look ravishing in red and black and it’s been a week since I last had you.” He defended himself.“Now, it’s my fault?” I raised my brows while he took me to the bathroom and placed me on the countertop. He applied toothpaste on my brush and gave it to me.“Thanks, love. You can leave now. I’ll join you and our sons in fifteen minutes.” I said but he remained there.“What?” I gave him a confused look.“I won’t mind taking another shower with my sexy wife who’s looking more ravishing with my marks on he
[ Xavier ]The day of the judgement has finally come. I held my wife’s hand tightly, it was a silent promise that no matter what happens today, I’d stick by her side and we’ll start a new journey together today. The trial was in progress, my lawyers were doing their best to prove Emily and Linda guilty but I didn’t think Linda would get imprisonment, her mental health worsened after the death of her son. She couldn’t believe that he was actually gone.It was more severe punishment, she’d live the rest of her life in this pain and denial. Speaking of Emily, she remained silent throughout the hearing. Her family didn’t show up as they were hiding themselves from the law but her brother testified against her.We also brought the father of her ex-boyfriend in Cananda to solidify a murder case against her.“We’re going to win this case, Xav.” Adeline whispered to me.“I don’t doubt that. I am thinking where should we go to celebrate this day, just you and me.” I gave her a side glance.“Le
[ Adeline ]“Yes, Addison. You look pale, maybe sick. What’s the matter?” I asked my sister with a raised brow while Adam was busy playing with the house staff. I told Xavier not to come out because he and Addison still don’t look into eyes.She looked here and there, the coffee I served her was still untouched. She was tapping her foot on the floor, which does it whenever she’s nervous.“Look, we both aren’t very close, I get it but it has a brighter side. You don’t expect me to judge you or give you advise, you just want to talk, then talk. I am listening.” I said to ease her and she looked up.“But you must promise me that you won’t tell Mom or anyone else.” She said and I was shocked, she was requesting me.“If you have doubts on me then don’t tell me. I didn’t ask you to come to me.” I said in a little annoyed tone, blame my imbalanced hormones.“I didn’t mean in that way.” She tried to justify and a tensed silence sprawled between us.“Addison, if you are seeing yourself on a cr
[ Adeline ]“Hey, I told you not to move much. Your wound is healed but it doesn’t mean that you’d be walking and running here and there like this.” I reprimanded my husband who was watering the plants in our balcony.“Ade, don’t treat me like a patient anymore. It’s been four weeks and my wound is completely healed. In fact, you should take care of yourself now.” He said turning to face me.“Yes, you’re right but I am taking care of myself, Mr. Linwood. You should worry about yourself. The doctors advised you to avoid pressure on your muscles for next two months. Take it seriously, Xav. You’ll be a father very soon and this kind of behaviour isn’t appreciative from any angle.” I reminded him and on the mention of his baby, his eyes sparkled.He walked briskly towards me and caged me in between his arms, “I still can’t believe that we’re going to have a baby in next seven months. Our boy or girl will be with us to add more happiness in our world.” He said, his smile said a lot than he
[ Adeline ]“Linda, how are you?” I spoke over the microphone and her screaming stopped.“Emily, I hope your leg is healing now. It’s a long time since we met and I am feeling very elated to see you both. I hope you’re being treated well.” I said.“Adeline, you bitch! You coward whore, if you have guts, come in front of me.” Linda sneered and yelled at the cameras.For the first time, I witnessed her losing her temperament and it showed how vulnerable she was. Emily’s eyes moved on the camera as well but she didn’t express anything.“Linda, don’t shout, you’re making it hard for Emily to survive with you.” I said.“You’re enjoying this right? Just remember, if anything happens to me, my son will destroy you and that bastard.” Linda screamed.“I am sorry, Linda but your son can’t do anything now or ever.” I said and suddenly the two sided mirror became transparent and now, she could see me.Her eyes turned dark and she marched towards the glass.“I am going to kill you, Adeline Greyson
[ Adeline ]“What you both did inside? It was ridiculous.” I reprimanded Travis when doctors told us to leave his ward when they came to examine him and proceed with his shift to the hospital which was financed by the Linwood company.“It’s simple, we don’t trust the staff here because we don’t know them. What if his security is breached again by any insider? And what if this news leaks in the media, the damage will be beyond repair and all the suspicion will be pointed on Xavier. The investigation is on full swing and we need to keep low profile until the case is closed.” Travis explained and I thought he was right.“His wounds are fresh, I am afraid if he gets hurt while moving in an ambulance.” I expressed my concern.“Don’t worry, they are the latest technology, bumps on the roads can’t be felt and the best paramedic team will be with him and the route is only of twenty minutes at night time.” Travis assured me and I hoped everything happens smoothly.“Travis, can I ask you for a
[ Xaiver ]“I’m pregnant, Xavier.”These three words sent my mind into frenzy. For a moment, I thought I was dreaming after waking up and it could be the effect of medicines but when she kissed my forehead and placed my hand on her flat belly, my whole world stopped.I was numb to react and unable to process anything. She told me that we’re about to have a baby, our baby. I am going to be a father and when I just narrowly escaped death.The history might repeat itself once again. I could have lost my wife and another child if it wasn’t my fate and the God’s blessings.“Please, say something, Xavier. Your silence isn’t good.” I heard her wavered voice and when I met her eyes, I could see insecurities and many questions.“I can’t kiss you, how horrible a situation can be? I’m going to be a father and I am hearing this news on a hospital bed, with a hole in my stomach. I am overwhelmed, Ade.” I spoke the truth as I was still trying to wrap my mind around this news.“I can understand, Xav
[ Adeline ]“Hey, love. Wake up. See, I am here, your Adeline.” I whispered to the sleeping figure of my husband but he was in a deep sleep under the effect of the medicines. My hands ached to touch him but I was scared of hurting him. His abdomen was wrapped in bandages.I hadn’t left his side since I came back to the hospital with Grandma. Eventually, I had to tell her everything. Sooner or later, she’ll find out so hiding from her wasn’t an option. She took everything really patiently, even the death of her other grandson who wanted to kill her elder grandson. She expressed no remorse for his death.She wanted to come with me to the hospital but I insisted her to stay home and promised to bring her to the hospital once he gains his consciousness.“Xavier, I have to tell you something. I also got to know an hour ago but this is really an amazing news but you have to wake up first because I want to see your reaction when I tell you this.” I talked to him in a hope that he was listeni
[ Adeline ]Hours passed, perhaps the dawn rolled on but we didn’t hear anything from the doctors yet, they just kept rushing out and again going inside with medicines and other supplies, they refused to answer anything and it grew my fear even more. I couldn’t wrap my mind around this sudden halt in my life.“Here, have this or you’ll fall sick, Adeline.” Travis offered me coffee but I refused by shaking my head negatively.“No, I am fine but thanks, Travis.” I tried to smile but failed.He sighed and sat down on the vacant chair beside me.“I can’t feel the depth of your pain and fears, Adeline because I haven’t seen someone I love in this situation but I am here for you and Xavier, always and I know my friend, he won’t like if he learn that you tortured yourself. So, for Xavier, have some coffee. He is under the best care and we’d shift him to the best hospital in the city once his condition stabilizes and the doctors approve his shift.” He said and again tried to make me have the