Alice woke to a new morning, in a new house and as a new person. She yawned and got off her bed, and into the bathroom she went. Brushed her teeth off with a random toothbrush that was clearly not hers."Hey, Good morning" Alice came out of the room and followed the sweet aroma of the morning breakfast being made, it almost felt like Theo's morning delicacy but knowing fully well that Theonowherewhere near this house, she knew it could be from one and no other person than VALENTINO. She walked to the kitchen and saw him facing the gas cooker while he was just starting the meal. Seeing Valentino again this morning, made the memories of what had happened last night flowing back into her mind. Alice didn't think of how embarrassed she would be to see Valentino again at least not until this morning that she had come in contact with him again. Alice froze, she couldn't run away right now cause Valentino had turned to face her."What should I do? Fuck!" She screamed in her mind."Good morni
Knock knock..!!! Alice was slowly coming back to the earth, it seemed to her that someone was banging on her head which woke her up on an instant only to notice it was a knock at her door."Am coming" She sat up on her bed stayed sitted for a while before she stood to her feet, stretched her body, stroked her hand on her messy hair, then walked over to the door."Good morning Mrs. Valentino" One of the maids greeted.Alice rolled her eyes at the way the maid had addressed her" Is it 4 pm already?" Alice didn't wish to leave her room right now, her sleep seemed more important than anything else."No Ma, it's 2:30 pm and Mr. Valentino gave us an hour and thirty minutes to doll you up" The maid replied and smiled immediately at the face Alice made as she moved out of the way for them to access her room.Alice went into the bathroom, took a shower, and came out to sit on the chair placed right in front of the mirror. There she sat as the maids did their best in dressing her as usual. Alice
Alice departed from Dominic, she got into her car and drove with maximum speed until she got to the house right still on her way beep was heard from her phone. She slowed down her car and took her phone only to see it was a message from her mom, she quickly tapped on it and read the content slowly."Here is the address to the hotel where you will be meeting up with the man and your booking code as well. Make sure you are on your best behavior and make him comfortable around you, I will see you later after the meeting. Jamie."After reading this, Alice felt nothing at the moment cause she clearly couldn't tell what was going on. She stepped on the pedal and sped up until she got to her destination. She got inside the house and met Theo still on his laptop, so focused on his work and was not sure if he would want to be disturbed but Alice knew she could stay without talking to him. She started by showing him the dress she had bought which got his attention, then
As if barging into Jamie's room was not enough Xavier had to shout at the top of his voice as well only to get Jamie irritated. She calmly rose from her bed with her eyes closed, she stretched out her back, hands, and legs before opening her eyes."Good morning to you too Xavier" He signed, standing in front of Jamie with one of his legs bent to a side and his hand folded to his chest."And who greeted you in the first place?" Xavier's face showed how much he got irritated instead. He couldn't stand watching Jamie make him look like a kid. He unfolded his hands and advanced his way out of the room."Get up from there, make sure you wash up properly before coming to meet, and do that in thirty minutes. I will be waiting in the living room." He finally left the room after making his orders. He got pissed but only by seeing Liliana down the hallway made Xavier's face change. He smiled at her while the shy girl bowed in fear and ran past him even before he could say a word.Xavier turned
The early morning weather breeze was cool and the sweet chimes of birds chirped all over the hood. The morning cock roar has set its alarms up and going which woke most people up to tend over to their business since the beautiful night has passed.Alice didn't sleep well, she couldn't sleep with the thoughts of her mom all occupied in her head. She was so shocked at what happened last night, how her mom had tailed her off telling her not to ever call her again "Was she caught talking with me? What has Rita done to her? Is she okay?" These thoughts bothered her so much that she was up all night wandering around her room.Theo knew Alice wasn't going to sleep that night considering how worried she sounded about Jamie so, he only made her some cupcakes to keep her away from starving before going to bed. Only to wake up and find Alice sitting on the dining table with her hair covering her face and her eyes round with deep dark circles like some of a ghost or zombie."Alice, don't tell me
Alice was quite aghast to hear her mom's voice, ever since she left the hospital they haven't been able to get in touch with each other. Hearing Jamie's voice was one of the most happiest thing that has happened to Alice in the past few months now which she was so grateful to Theo for that, though she really didn't know what to say to her mom once she calls her but all she knew was that hearing her voice could be a joygiver to her."Alice are you there?" Jamie's voice sounded out through the order side of the line which Theo and Alice heard clearly cause the call was on speaker."Mom, am right here? And yes its me Alice" Alice replied almost at the edge of tears. She was so happy that she couldn't stop herself from tearing up, knowing that she could hear her mom's voice when ever she wanted considering the fact that she now had her number, gave Alice so much joy."How are you darling?" Jamie's voice cracked like she was choking with tears from hearing her daughter's voice. She feels t
Mr. Daniel was becoming worried that his son was only playing with him and the company. "Valentino knew he wasn't going to hold up with the party then why on earth would he accept this? I knew from the first day that all this about him and Alice was all a joke, just pretense. I knew it all along but was not so certain about it and now look what he has caused for me. I need to figure out how to explain this to the board." He was going insane right now. He had a lot of things and thoughts going on in his mind. He didn't know how he was going to explain this to all the nobles and businessmen who were all gathered here today just to honor his invitation to his son's engagement party and the shareholders of his company as well."Am so glad you guys made it and you look so gorgeous my dear."Mr. Daniel turned over to where his wife was headed only to sight Valentino and Alice right in front of the foyer. He smiled big and excused himself from the people he was with and went over to Valentino
Theodore explained in tears how he has been having problems lately with Liam to Alice while she was having her wedding preparations and during her trip to China.******A few weeks back.Caution🔞. Not much but little sexual content. Skip if you mind.Enjoy the rest of the chapter.😍******Before the day they visited a gay club, William had always wanted to go to gay clubs with Theo but then he would decline him and Liam would have gone to his house or the club by himself, with or without Theo. Theo always found it disturbing to know that Liam was somewhere in a club enjoying himself while he was all seated here at home on his own. Just as things went over time Liam had invited Theo again to the club but this time around he accepted that he should make it up to Liam and at least do what he wanted with him."Hey Babe, sure you are still in for the party?" Liam had called earlier to check up on Theo."Yeah, sure I will come pick you up soon, I'm almost done" Theo replied with a thin ex
The sun was so harsh that it could tear up someone's skin. The roads were quite busy as usual not minding the sun and it's unfriendliness towards the earth.Alice drove straight back to the hospital, she for sometime thought that she had forgotten something but didn't know what that was so she only proceeded with her push to the hospital. Getting there she went straight to her mom's ward, opened the portico and entered only to find the place empty. She couldn't get what was going on, she rushed out and went consecutive to the place one of the nurses stood" Hello, pls do you know the where about of the woman that was in this ward?" she pointed at the ward door, the nurse shook her head to the left and right in response to her question. She went straight to the doctors office only to discover that her mom has been discharged by some kind of people."But why did you let them take my mom?"She couldn't help but yell at the doctor."She personally agreed to go with them. At first I didn't h
Valantino didn't really know what to say to his parents with the impression they are exhibiting but Alice knowing her job and what she is been paid for actually chiped in as soon as he needed her help."I was really the one that argued him not to disclose me yet cause it took me time to accept the fact that I was dating someone as influenced and sweet like him, Am so sorry Ma."Alice said looking at valantino with so much passion written all over her face. Valantino's mom raise an eyebrow at Alice and paused while staring at her.Alice didn't really realize why she was getting those hurtful stares "Did I say something.?" Alice thought to herself then turned to fully face Mrs frost, not until she traced back to the moment when she first entered the place, Mrs frost specifically asked Alice to address her as Annabelle not Ma or Mrs frost."Am so sorry Annabelle, I guess it skipped my mind once again"She grilled at Mrs frost and continued."Mrs Annabelle I didn't know you guys were this g
Mike sat on the edge of the old worn-out couch, he fingers furiously twinning together. He glanced at Velerio, who stood by the window, looking out into the bright morning sunset. The office had this unsettling air as the tension grew the more.Mike and Velerio have been friends for over the years now, navigating the ups and downs of life with the kind of easy that only a deep understanding could bring most especially when it comes to Velerio, the Ahpla and his problems.There was a tension simmering beneath the surface, which both of them had acknowledged."Valerio, you know we need to talk about this" Mike finally said as he raised his head up to face his Ahpla with his gray eyes clouded with frustration.Valerio signed knowing exactly what he meant. "Mike I don't think there is anything to talk about" He turned away from the window and walked over to his desk where he stood right beside the table with his glare fixed on Mike.Mike took a deep breath struggling to keep his voice cal
"What in the world has gone wrong this time around?"Alice was already well dressed so she freaked out to Valentino's house. On getting there she went into the room like she owned the place, the house was dead silent, and Alice needed to move into the living room to know what was going on. "Hey babe" Alice went over to where Valentino sat and side-hugged him as she sat alongside "What's going on, why is nobody talking? And babe why are you suddenly back from the hospital?" Alice looked over to her contracted mother-in-law."Mom?""Alice, I think you should come upstairs with me so we can talk"Valentino dragged Alice out of the living room. Alice's eyes were all over just until her eyes settled on a lady seated right beside Valentino's dad with a huge smile on her face. Alice stared at her more before she was finally on the stairs, out of the room and the lady also had a firm watch at Alice as well."Drop the act, what's going on?"Alice questioned right before they had entered Valentino
The ride to the field where the jet was awaiting their arrival was peaceful, aside from the part where Valentino wouldn't take his eyes off Alice. Alice felt a hell hole burn on her skin, she knew it was Valentino, but she didn't understand Valentino's reactions and his wants. This minute he kissed her without permission out of self will and the next minute he was at the edge, pissed and ready to devour her. Alice was no longer feeling comfortable so she had to adjust on her seat and yet he still had his eyes on her.The car pulled up at the side of the jet, and everyone hurriedly came out of the car and ran into the jet, Valentino was the first to enter followed by Alice. He held out a hand for Alice to grab on it while climbing up the jet but instead, Alice went ahead to hold the sides of the jet entrance door and climbed in, rolling her eyes on Valentino while he stared at her as she walked right to a seat.*******Valentino's POV.This was hard, seeing how she looked at me with so
Alice no longer knew what to think right now, it never crossed her mind that they could be setting up a marriage for her which was never going to happen with or without her consult. She didn't want to bring her mom back into the picture but since she was the one who had asked her to be here for this dinner date that meant she had lots and lots of explanations to make. Alice took up her phone and dialed her mom's number not even trying to consider her position right now."What are you doing?" Theo stared at Alice for a long while just to understand what was going on in her head but it all was to no avail. He didn't know what to think anymore as Alice was busy dialing someone's number."My mom, I need to get these things straight" Alice replied and waited for Jamie to pick up the call. Theo sat still together with Alice waiting for Jamie to pick. He wasn't sure if it was a good idea to give her a call now and right here in the hotel but since Alice was already set on doing so and he wo
Everyone stood amazed at the display, the servants had their jaws drop. Jamie had refused Xavier's orders which felt like a death sentence to most of the servants.Jamie was surprised and utterly speechless at how Xavier must have gained the guts to drag her back like she was one of his possessions that he could drag around the way he wanted, she was shocked at first but after they had exchanged a long-term stare, Jamie became certain that Xavier now fears nothing just like his Mom. She tried dragging her hand away from Xavier's grip but he seemed to have held on to it so right that her efforts felt effortless."Xavier, what's your problem with me?" Jamie turned to face him fully and with a low tone, she asked. Xavier laughed a bit before responding to the question."Do you think I have a problem with you? Is that what you think? Oh then you must be so dumb and sick in the head" Rita busted out into laughter, she laughed while Xavier joined her."Son, I told you right? She's as sick a
"What was the next-door lady saying to you?"Theo side hugged Alice as a welcome pet. He did hear some voices out in the passage of their apartment; he just didn't feel the need to go out, knowing fully well that among those voices one was Alice's, so he didn't bother."That was not our neighbor Theo, it was Emiliana" It was more like talking about her or calling Emiliana's name made Alice feel so tired."What does she want?" Theo got a little pissed"I don't know, am not sure of what she wants but she did mention how she was here to lend me some advice""Which was?""You know, she came blabbing on how I should leave Valentino alone and that I will get screwed out sooner than later"Alice rolled her eyes at her explanation."I can't even remember how you got yourself into this sh**ty contract but trust me I don't think the pay is worth the trouble, I mean how did Emiliana get to know where you stay?""Maybe some investigators did give her my address or she must have run a background che
Theodore am home" Alice screamed as she unlocked the door to her apartment.After the air had been cleared with Valentino feeling free from the tension between him & Alice. Alice also had made herself clear, she came down to the living room and met Dominic going through some paperwork."Hey babe" Alice greeted. Dominic raised his head to see Alice emerging towards him, he suspended the papers he was with and tossed them to a side."How are you feeling?" Dominic asked, having noticed that she was coming out from Valentino's office which means that they must have resolved the issues between them."Yes, I'm fine, can I get a ride home please?" Alice looked exhausted and Dominic saw that too, so he didn't wait for her to ask again. He was already on his feet, calling on some servants to take Alice's box to his car while he went and got his car key."Let's go, babe" Dominic headed his way out of the house while Alice followed behind." When next are you coming over to the house?"Dominic fig