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Chapter 15*The Wedding*Within a few days everything was arranged and today we are all ready to go to the Capitol of Jefferson. Zoe, my best friend was pick up in the airport by Clyde’s sole witness and lawyer Mr. Reid. When we reach the municipality of Jefferson we are guided to the venue where our wedding will be held.I wore a white satin square neck long sleeve bodycon dress. Nothing special about the dress, my Aunt braided my hair and made it in a bun. My face has little to none existence make-up because the makeup artist said my face has natural pinkish cheeks and my lips don't need coloring, a simple plumping lip gloss was applied on it. My white heels aren’t that high but I was hesitant at first to wear it when I remember it was one of those signature heels I touch when we visit the shopping mall. The damn brute although he didn't buy all the things my eyes lay on or my hand made contact with but almost half of the things I asked him to bring back to the stores was already ins
Clyde bent down and placed his hand on top of my legs. The warmth radiating from it is enough to start a spark between us and I’m so worried about my reaction towards him. It’s getting harder to suppress my feelings and the fact that we are married now might subconsciously ease my mind and let my guard down. “ Kitten, please look at me.” He sounds desperate without a hint of anger in his voice. Does it not matter to him that I beat him with flowers? Curious yet still angry I look up to meet his gaze. “ I hate you, You know that?” I said without blinking and I could see a flash of pain in his eyes but it was gone before I could thoroughly annalise it. “ I know, I deserved it. I’m sorry.” He looked calm and understanding while admitting his faults. “ Still I hate you Clyde.” He sighs and buried his face on my leg, hugging it. Then he went back to his original position and grabbed my right hand. “ I know it's unforgivable, and you can beat me again when our guests leave but for now
“Awe don't you want to sleep over Auntie?”Zoe asks, hugging the poor old lady from behind.“ I’m a bit too old for that and I can't sleep if it's not my bed Zoe.” She replied gently, patting my best friend's arm.“ Granny, I promised to visit you on the weekend after I start my school.” Alexander lifted his cute little pinky finger as a sign of his promise. Auntie Lilian was delighted to hear it and sealed their promise. “ I will bake your favorite carrot cake if you come over.” Alexander clap his hand while jumping in joy.“ Well, I didn't know that carrot cake is your favorite son. Don't hesitate to tell Dad what you like and we can ask the chef to make it.” Clyde butt in placing his arm casually on my shoulder. I wanted to shrug it off if not for my Auntie.“ It’s ok, Daddy, I like the way Aunty Granny makes my carrot cake, I think no one can make it like she does.” “ Silly Child, There’s nothing special about the carrot cake.” My Aunt patted my son's head.“ No, Granny yours is t
The first thing I feel when I open my eyes is the cloth that is brushing on my skin. It wasn't cold nor warm and it was quite soothing. I saw Clyde wiping my arms and hand. It was so delicate that it made me feel like he was wiping a precious treasure he didn't want to scratch.“ You awake kitten?” He asked, glancing at me. Damn, I wonder if he has six senses. I swear I didn't even move. I just open my eyes and just like that, he knows I'm awake. I sat up on the bed but felt a throbbing pain in my head and my surroundings were still spinning. “ Damn it!” I curse while pressing my temple.“ Here, drink some water. It will help subside the effects of the alcohol. You're not a drinker then and now but you drink those tequila shots like water, You almost made my heart stop when you lost consciousness.” He scolded me. I could sense he was trying his best not to lash out at me but his face was darker and gloomy. It made me want to kiss his forehead to ease those creases between his brows.
I woke up with a severe headache, last night was—Aw, damn it! Flashback of drinking all those Tequila and taunting Clyde that backfired on me! Gosh! I blush remembering what Clyde did to me and I felt all the blood run through my head. I might get a nosebleed. Glancing on the bed I saw the damn brute was still sleeping peacefully. My hand grabbed a pillow but before I could smack him with it. Clyde opened his eyes with a smirk etched on his lips.“ You're not planning on hitting me with that thing on your hand, Right kitten?” His bedroom voice made my heart skip a beat and when our eyes met I could see the mischievousness in his eyes. He's having fun teasing me.“ Sorry, you guessed it wrong,” I said and the hand holding the pillow went straight to Clyde's face. Only it didn't hit him and things backfired on me again. He swiftly caught the pillow and threw it away then he straddled me. He gripped both of my hands on top of my head, Hopeless I grunted and tried to kick him where the s
The entertainment area is located on the second floor, There you can watch like you would in the cinema. There's a fitness room that is also filled with a bunch of gadgets and things for exercise.After a minute the elevator door went open. I quickly head outside and walk straight to Clyde's office room. I knock twice before twisting the door knob. The first thing I saw when I opened the door was Clyde's serious face with eyeglasses on his eyes. He looks extremely eye candy. He looked too busy with his computer, his table was a mess with a lot of folders and paper on top of it. " What can I help you little kitten? " He asked without glancing at me.He was so engrossed with his work that I was already hesitant to tell him about the incident with Ms Charlotte. Maybe I can tackle this on my own." Nothing, I just want to tell you that we're going to school in half an hour, in case you won't see us downstairs.." I informed him, He quickly glanced at me, his deep brown eyes lingered on my
The night before our son started his first day in the new school Clyde enrolled him. He gave me a watch, he said to give it to Alexander when he goes to school tomorrow. Clyde explained the use of the watch, it has a gps. Our son can press an emergency call and it will connect to me or to his dad. It has an automatic voice recorder once he pressed the emergency call. The watch looked normal to the naked eye but its technology was more advanced than any expensive watch. Before we stepped out of the Mercedes car I placed it on my son’s wrist while I explained to him what to press to activate the call. I also recorded a command voice that Alexander can use in case he cant activate it using his hand. Now that it was all fixed we decided to head to the main building where the kindergarten was. A teacher came to me to inquire of my son’s name and then we were placed in the room together with a few kids. I heard from the parents whispering about a test to determine the child's capability an
I heard a few ladies come to greet the rude woman. I was ten steps away from them when I heard a familiar voice call my name." Hey ! Alexandria Morgan is that you? " I gulp hearing that familiar voice from my past.Oh for God's sake?! This can't be that woman? I silently prayed it was not her but sadly my hypothesis was right when I turned around to face them. I saw four ladies standing In front of me. They were all wearing skimpy clothes which is normally not appropriate in school. I'm questioning now how these ladies are allowed to come to school wearing revealing clothes like they are flaunting their assets. They are not a good example of adult people for the children here. What surprised me the most is seeing Nicole Brice together with these ladies. I saw her walk slyly towards me with a smirk on her lips while scanning me from head to toe."So it is really you, Alexandria, how are you? " She asked, faking a concerned question." Hi Nicole, yes it's me. I'm fine, thanks for asking
As we lay together in the quiet of our bedroom, the soft light from the bedside lamp casting a warm glow over the room, I turned to Clyde. His gaze met mine, and the depth of emotion in his eyes stole my breath for a moment. Even after everything we had been through, he looked at me as though I was the most precious thing in his world.“I don’t know what I would have done without you,” I whispered, my voice trembling with sincerity. I reached up to trace the faint lines of his face, my fingertips gliding gently over his cheekbone and jaw. He caught my hand in his, pressing a kiss to my palm before placing it over his heart.“You’ll never have to find out,” he murmured, his voice low and steady. His uninjured arm wrapped around me, pulling me closer until our bodies fit together as if we were pieces of a puzzle. His warmth seeped into me, chasing away the lingering shadows of fear and uncertainty.Clyde’s fingers gently brushed a strand of hair away from my face, and he leaned in, his l
As I settled back into the rhythm of Oak Hill Villa, a month had passed since returning to this familiar place. My parents and in-laws living close by provided a comfort that barely masked the heavy weight of unspoken truths. I found myself navigating my day-to-day life amidst their warm presence, yet internally, I felt like I was teetering on the edge of something profound.Morning sickness visited me occasionally, an unsettling reminder of the new life inside me. This wasn’t just any pregnancy; Clyde knew I was having a twin. The knowledge shaped our conversations, casting a mix of excitement and anxiety across our daily interactions. But even with that revelation hanging between us, there remained a pressing silence about other secrets—Clyde's hidden truths that I uncovered. Just when I thought I might steal a moment to breathe, my phone buzzed; it was Nicole, her voice filled with urgency. "I need your help. Can James represent me in my custody case?" Nicole had saved my life onc
It was a crisp autumn afternoon when Clyde, our almost six-year-old son, Alexander, and I finally returned to Oak Hill Villa nestled in Jefferson County. The golden leaves of the surrounding oaks danced in the gentle breeze, catching the sunlight as if nature itself was celebrating our homecoming. The villa, with its stone facade and towering columns, stood as a testament to the beginning of a new chapter for our family. Yet today, it wasn't just a house—it was alive, brimming with anticipation and joy.For me, the journey back was especially meaningful. Though my belly was still flat, bearing twins made me long for the warmth and serenity of the villa. The moment the villa came into view, a wave of relief washed over me. "We’re home, Clyde," I said softly, my hand resting on my abdomen. Clyde reached over, squeezing my hand gently. "Yes, we are," he replied with a warm smile.Xander, seated in the back with an iPad in his lap, looked up and grinned. “Yes, we’re finally home, Daddy, a
I woke up with a feeling that someone was staring at me. When I opened my eyes I met my husband's eyes, it was so tender and loving that my hand couldn’t resist cupping his cheek with a smile etch on my lips.“ Morning, Beautiful, I’m sorry if I woke you up. I just want to feel your warmth for a brief second but I guess I overdo it.” He spoke scratching the back of his head.” I smile as I turn my body to the side to face him while I use my hand to support my head while never leaving his sight. I don't see the light in the curtain so that means the sun hasn't risen yet.“ Did you sneak out from your nurse and doctor my dear sneaky Clyde?” I asked while my hand reached for his and wrapped it with mine.“ On the contrary of my love, they did let me go but the male nurse was outside waiting for me.” He informed me , which made me nod my head before I finally helped myself to sit on the bed. Clyde rearranged the recliner so my legs could hang while I lifted my hand inviting my husband to my
I turned my body to the side, using my other arm as a support for my head while my other hand lifted to spread to the side some of Clyde’s hair that's covering his forehead. Upon closer look it seems like Clyde had more fine lines in his forehead and in between his brows. I can even imagine how he looked when I was kidnapped and thought I was drawn when I fell in the sea. I bit my lips because I felt like crying. “ Hi, My Sneaky Clyde.” I pause and place my palm on his cheeks that have growing stubble. “ Can you feel my warmth? I hope so. You know, I miss you so much. It felt like we’ve been apart more than the years I haven’t seen you. It’s probably because I love you. That's why not seeing each other even for a few days seems like decades to me.” I took my mask off and planted a kiss on Clyde’s lips. Then I took his left arm and gently placed it on my belly.“ I have good news for you Clyde, remember when you talk about having a football team? Well, congratulations because we’re
“ We will also head out so Mom and Dad can come and see you. Amanda was so eager to check on you but decided for us to buy you fruits. So make sure you try to eat all of them ok?” Claire rolled her eyes pointing to the big basket of fruits before patting my hand while smiling at me. Guessing by her reaction my mother in law probably overreacted seeing the wide variety of fruit in the basket. “ Thank you Claire and Mikhail.” Claire's husband just nodded his head as he placed his hand at the back of his wife while his free hand was holding Yulia’s.“ Bye Yulia, let's play later.” Alexander waved his hand to her and Yulia uttered “ok.” Waving back to my son. This fast few months that the Mikhaylov Family Live in our home in Oak Hill. The two became so close like they were real cousins. A smile forms on my face as my dad and mom come closer to the bed. Dad brushed my hair while mom took my hand and squeezed it gently. I can see Mom has misty eyes so I tried to cheer them up.“ I’m ok,Th
When we reached the airport it was only then that I realized that I had already forgotten about the file that I’ve just read. When I asked James he told me he will make sure to delete it because we left the secret room in a hurry and Neo was not instructed what to do with the file. I sight and thank him for everything. When I landed in Iowa City I was grateful to see that Mr. Fred was there waiting for me. When I glance at my phone it seems like nothing has changed after I left my husband. Sitting in the passenger seat I felt a throbbing pain in my head. This fast 24 hours has been a roller coaster ride. The overwhelming stress, flying back and forth to this city but it doesn’t matter even though my legs are aching my stomach is a bit upset. As long as I can see Clyde the moment the sun rises up. I will be ok, we’ll that's what i thought but upon arriving in the hospital my stomach became unbearable that Amanda who just arrived as well notice my pale look.“ Goodness! Dear, how did yo
James looked worried about me but eventually said fine and I immediately clicked the file. It was a video compilation and It plays right away. The video looks a bit old, probably from six years ago when I was still pregnant with Alexander. I gasped when I saw myself in the video walking around with a big bump. Serving some customers who ordered my aunt's famous homemade carrot cake. The video was taken not far from where I stood . It was a scorching hot day and I remembered I collapsed from the heat but I don't remember how I ended up in the hospital without any injuries at all. But in the video the camera shivered the moment i held my head trying to fight off the dizziness that i am feeling at that moment and then everything became blank but not on the video who somehow still caught the entire event. Clyde stood behind me grabbing my shoulder with one arm making my body rest on him before he scooped me up, surprising the people around the cafeteria. My Aunt came out of the casa and
Chapter * 119 She Found The Answer *The room was huge and had a big bed near the balcony. Everywhere I look, the very walls of this room are basically filled with small or big picture frames of me while I was still pregnant, while I was working on my Aunts small Cafeteria, until I gave birth to Alexander. What caught my attention was the huge portrait I had with my son when he just turned one. I wonder if Clyde pays off the photographer to get a copy of it but it doesn’t matter. I know he was obsessed with us and somehow even though it defies practical reasoning. Deep in my heart I am glad that he was there in every milestone of our son. Even without knowing, just thinking how much effort he has to put in just to have a glimpse of us from afar. A stabbing pain fierce through my heart. I wipe the tears that slip down on my cheeks as I wonder how much pain he had suffered when he wanted to be with us and he couldn't. I glance at James whom I caught staring at me. His eye’s show sad emo