LISA'S POV As I watched, the strange woman Andre had brought to the restaurant glanced over and caught my eye. She raised an eyebrow, a smug smile spreading across her face. I looked away, not wanting to give her the satisfaction of seeing me react.I couldn't help sneaking glances at them as they sat there, enjoying their coffee and pastries. They seemed happy, content. It was like they didn't have a worry in the world.Meanwhile, I was stuck in this restaurant, hiding behind a plant like a coward. I was angry and frustrated, wondering how my life had come to this. How had Andre, the man I loved, ended up with this woman?I thought back to the day they met, the way Andre was drawn to her like a moth to a flame. I had tried to warn him, to tell him she was trouble, but he hadn't listened.And now, here we were. Andre and his new girlfriend, living it up while I was left to pick up the pieces of my shattered heart.I was furious. Didn't Andre know how much I loved him? Didn't he care
LISA'S POV I couldn't help but quickly Leo's number, at this point I couldn't help it, we needed to fasten the whole marriage thing. I needed someone to talk to, someone who could help me make Andre pay for what he had done. Marcus, Leo's personal assistant, picked up on the first ring."Ah, Lisa," Marcus said, his tone dripping with sarcasm. "How lovely to hear from you. I was just sitting here, twiddling my thumbs, waiting for your call."I rolled my eyes, despite knowing he couldn't see me. "Marcus, cut the act. I need to speak to Leo.""Oh, Leo," Marcus said, his voice heavy with fake concern. "He's a busy man, Lisa. But I'm sure he'll drop everything to speak to you. After all, you're the love of his life."I gritted my teeth, trying to keep my patience. "Marcus, stop. Just put Leo on the phone.""Fine, fine," Marcus said, sighing dramatically. "But don't say I didn't warn you. He's not in the best of moods today."I heard the sound of rustling papers and muffled voices in the b
LISA'S POV Leo dropped me off, since the wedding wasn't going to take place until my parents knew. As the car door opened, I stepped out onto the driveway, feeling the warm sun on my skin. The sound of the engine faded into the distance as Leo drove away, leaving me alone in front of my childhood home. I took a deep breath, the scent of freshly cut grass and blooming flowers filling my lungs.I walked towards the front door, my heels clicking on the pavement. The door creaked as I pushed it open, and I stepped inside, calling out to my parents. "Mom? Dad? I'm home!"The hallway was dimly lit, the only sound the ticking of the grandfather clock in the corner. I slipped off my shoes and padded across the cool floor, my toes curling over the edge of the rug.As I entered the kitchen, I was greeted by the warm glow of the afternoon sun streaming through the window. My mom was sitting at the table, a cup of tea in front of her, her eyes fixed on the newspaper. She looked up as I entered,
LISA'S POV I took a deep breath, breaking the long silence in the room. "I have something to tell you all," I said, my eyes scanning the room as I gathered my thoughts. My dad's eyes narrowed slightly, his brow furrowing in concern. My mom's face lit up with excitement, her hands clasped together in her lap. My sister's eyes sparkled with amusement, her lips curling up into a grin."I'm getting married again," I announced the words hanging in the air like a challenge.My dad's eyes widened, his face pale. "Lisa, are you sure that's a good idea?" he asked, his voice low and cautious.My mom's excitement bubbled over. "Oh, Lisa, that's wonderful! We're so happy for you, dear!" She beamed at me, her eyes shining with delight.My sister snorted, her grin growing wider. "This should be good. Who's the lucky guy this time?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm.I smiled, a hint of mischief in my eyes. "You'll all meet him soon enough," I said, my voice teasing.My dad leaned forward,
LISA'S POV I stood up from the bed, my movements swift and deliberate. My sister's eyes widened in surprise, but I didn't give her a chance to ask any more questions. I knew that if I lingered, she would pry and probe, trying to get more information out of me. And I wasn't ready to give it to her. Not yet.I turned and walked out of her room, the soft carpet muffling my footsteps as I made my way back down the hallway. My mind was racing with thoughts and emotions, but I pushed them all aside, focusing on the task at hand. I needed to get some rest.I entered my own room, closing the door softly behind me. The room was quiet and dark, the only sound the soft hum of my alarm clock on my nightstand. I moved swiftly, switching off the lamp and plunging the room into darkness.I walked over to my bed, feeling my way through the darkness. I slipped off my shoes and socks, letting out a soft sigh as my feet sank into the plush carpet. I climbed into bed, feeling the softness of the blanket
LISA'S POV As my mom left the room, Liam turned to me with a mischievous grin. "So, ma'am What's the real story with Leo? What's going on?"I rolled my eyes, laughing. "I wish I knew. That's why I hired you, remember?"Liam chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "Oh yeah, I remember. You want me to dig up all the dirt on him."I nodded, my expression serious. "I need to know what I'm dealing with. He's been acting so strange, and I don't trust him."Liam's expression turned thoughtful. "I've been doing some digging, and I think I've found something interesting."My ears perked up, my heart racing with excitement. "What is it?"But before Liam could answer, my mom burst back into the room, a look of exasperation on her face. "Lisa, come on! You need to get ready. Leo will be here soon."I groaned, laughing. "Mom, I'm coming."Liam stood up, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "I think I'll let you go get ready. But we'll talk more later, okay?"I nodded, smiling. "Definitely."A
LISA'S POV The room was filled with an air of anticipation as everyone waited for Leo's arrival. My family and Liam were all seated in the living room, each busy with their own phones, their faces bathed in the soft glow of screens.But I couldn't sit still. I paced back and forth across the room, my hands clenched into fists as I tried to contain my nervous energy. I felt like a caged animal, ready to burst free at any moment.Liam watched me from his seat on the couch, his eyes filled with a mixture of concern and understanding. He knew I was anxious, and he was trying to be supportive.My mom glanced up from her phone, her eyes meeting mine for a brief moment before returning to her screen. She was trying to stay calm, but I could sense her own nervousness beneath the surface.My dad was oblivious to the tension, too engrossed in his phone to notice anything else. Louisa, on the other hand, seemed to be enjoying my discomfort, a small smile playing on her lips as she watched me pa
LISA'S POV My father's face turned red with rage, his eyes bulging with anger. "How dare you," he thundered, his voice shaking with fury. "How dare you defend him after everything he's done to us."I stood my ground, my heart pounding in my chest. "I'm not defending him, Dad," I said. "I'm defending our relationship. I love him, and he loves me. That's all that matters."Louisa laughed, a cold, mirthless sound. "You're so naive, Lisa," she sneered. "You really think he loves you? He's just using you to get back at us."I felt a pang of doubt, but I pushed it aside. I knew what I felt, and I knew what Leo felt. We loved each other, and that's all that mattered."Enough," my mother said, her voice firm. "This is getting out of hand."But my father was beyond reason. "You're going to regret this, Lisa," he shouted. "You're going to regret the day you ever met him."I felt tears pricking at the corners of my eyes, but I refused to cry. I knew I had made the right decision, and I was goin