It was already evening when I finished my last meeting for the day. I was exhausted yet I didn't want to go back to the penthouse. The darkness and quietness of the place is very unwelcoming for me. After I started living on my own, I thought the joy of having the freedom to do what I wanted without Amanda or Claire barging on my door would satisfy me but it wasn't. I decided to stop at the nearby Disco bar. A popular meeting site for people who want to hook up and get laid. I was sitting on the right corner of the bar, just the perfect spot to see people coming in and out of the place when I spotted two new faces. The Disco Bar has a high entrance fee but in return, they give their customers a welcome drink. The one who stands out wearing a tube glued to her upper body and tight jeans emphasizing her long-legged legs and perfect figure gulps the drink in one go just like a pro. However, the lady next to her who was wearing a black strapless mini-dress tried to do the same but failed
Mr Reid announces that soon we will be arriving in Clyde's Villa. I start to feel anxious and worried with every minute that passes by. I wanted to see my son so badly but half of my mind was scared knowing I would soon be facing his father. My heart is pounding so fast, I can hear it drumming in my ears. I don't have a clue what Clyde is planning to do, but if he's thinking of keeping my son away from me I won't let him do that! I'll fight him with all my might! He can't just take away my son like that without my permission. My blood is raging inside of me from what he did but realization slapped me so hard in my face that I could even feel the sting. He's a very powerful man there's no doubt about that. If he wants to, he can take my son away from me buying all the judges and police to be on his sid. It’s scary to think far ahead about what possible outcome would await me if I refused him. My strand of thought is cut off when Mr Reid announces that we have arrived already. When the
I felt my heart flutter with joy hearing his promise to his son.I don't know if I'm dreaming or not but I thought I saw a glimpse of admiration and love in his eyes while looking at me intently.A little bit later I didn't notice he was already walking towards me. I was shocked when he slid his arms around my waist and pulled me next to him while opening the door. I looked at my son but Alexander was already busy playing with his new toys. After the door shut, I quickly shook Clyde's hands that were still resting comfortably on my waist. Like it’s just a normal thing that his hand lays there. I thought I was finally free but it lasted only for a few seconds when I felt his arm encircling on my waist. Clyde held me firm, giving off this kind of possessive vibe on him before bringing me inside the next room.Argh! I was supposed to complain and say knock it off! but my attention was caught seeing his huge office with a big office table. He has a big leather couch and a 105-inch Samsu
The nightfall came and the papers I signed were already notarized which is quite absurd for me but nothing is impossible for a man who has connections and money.“ Mommy, are we going to sleep here?” Alexander asks while I tuck him in on his new bed. “ Yes, Your Dad is a stubborn man and he’s not allowing us to go back to the apartment.” I honestly said. I usually talk to my son like I would to an adult person. Some people think it's a bit harsh but my son understands more things than other kids at his age. Pampering him like a baby will not help me at all since I raised him by myself and with the guidance of my Aunt Lilian.Speaking of her, Clyde sends people to pick her up but she refuses asking if they can come back tomorrow morning. I know she had her reason and since I could see her the next day made my mind at ease. A knock on the door was heard before Clyde came into our view wearing a simple white shirt and pajama.“Can I come in? or am I disturbing you guys?” He asks in his d
I wore the white puff-sleeve dress that Clyde brought to the dressing room. I used my beige flat sandals that matched the color of the tiny flowers printed on them. When I reached the door I saw Clyde was resting his back on the wall while his arms were crossed together. He seemed to be in deep thought but the clicking sound of the doorknob when I closed the door made him glance at me. A smile crept on the corner of his lips while his eyes were shamelessly scanning me from head to toe.“ I figured out that dress would look good on you Kitten.” He spoke while offering his hand. I took it in and we walked to the elevator.“ I wonder how you know exactly my size on clothes?” I ask even though I knew he had someone watching over us for these past six years.“ Isn't it obvious I'm obsessed with you Kitten so it's just normal for me to know these details about you and our son.” He was bluntly admitting his obsession and I couldn't help but blush. Gosh, does this man not know how to filter hi
When we walked around the place I noticed that there were only staff or employees working in every establishment or shop. Even if the restaurant is empty of people but it is still open. When I looked further, It was only then that I realized that it was only us inside this shopping mall.“ Clyde, Did you perhaps booked this mall for us only?” I confronted him.“ Yes. Why is something wrong with that?” He was confused which made me frustrated. To think that he splurged his money like this makes my head throb. To be able to visit this store I had to save up 3 months of my allowance so I could buy a pair of new clothes for my son. I can count only on one hand the times I came here to buy something. It was also only in the month that they had an event in this place and the price of the clothes was 50% off. Wait, when I think further, if he can book this whole place, can he also make the shop where I buy my son’s clothes go down with their price? My brows furrowed and he pulled me in tryin
After buying my son a few pairs of clothes Clyde phoned me. He said we would meet up at Mariposa restaurant for our lunch. Within fifteen minutes we reached the place and I saw Clyde sitting on a chair, his legs crossed while he smoked a cigarette. He looked so mysterious and lonely. I didn't even know he was a smoker. It was only now that I saw it. He looked like he was in deep thoughts but like he had a third eye or something he glanced in our direction and our eyes met. His hazel eyes looked so dark and gloomy but his facial reaction did not change when he swiftly dipped the cigarette in his hand on the ashtray. I saw his eyes averted to our son who was busy looking around. If I'm not mistaken I saw relief flood on his face knowing our son didn't see him. Someone from his bodyguard came and handed him a bottle of cologne. He sprayed a few before walking to meet us at the entrance of the restaurant.While we eat Clyde discusses our son moving to an elite school in St. Louis County.
When my son said they can only spend on the budget his mom set. It makes me feel inferior about myself. Was I really that incapable to help them enough that they have to set aside money for shopping and mostly it's for my son’s needs? Alexandria was already content to have one piece of blouse or trousers. They live so frugally that it makes me feel so ashamed of myself. I can only count in my hands the times I wore the same clothes thrice. I ate what I wanted. I even have a personal chef at home to cook the meal to my liking. I live a lavish life while my family, the one who should live without worrying about tomorrow. Has to save up money in case of an emergency. I start to question myself if I really did enough to make their life easy these past few years? I felt like a heavy object was placed on both of my shoulders that I couldn’t stand straight. My body slumped on the chair like I ran out of energy dwelling within myself. When I decided to pursue them after six years of MIA I tho
“ 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
Within two hours I arrived safely in the Oak Hill VIlla in Jefferson city. I was greeted by familiar faces who were shedding tears. They are the ones I often see, serving Alexander and me at home. “ I’m back, you guys should greet me with a smile, why are you all shedding tears?” I asked while Miss Charlotte came forward and asked if she could carry my hand bag. I gave it to her and dismissed the other servant with a grateful smile etched on my lips.“ Where is James?” I asked while we stepped in the elevator.“ Mistress, Mr. James is at Master’s Clyde office.” I walk straight to the office after the elevator opens.“ Mistress, would you like something to eat or drink?”“ Did James have his dinner?” I inquired “ Mister James doesn’t want to be bothered, the last time he asked for food was at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, Mistress.” I nodded my head in acknowledgement.“ Please prepare two green teas and a light sandwich will be fine, Thank you Miss Charlotte.” I knock once before punc
I shut my eyes, Rearranging my thoughts.“ Ok, Are you certain that I can predict the password?” I asked in a serious tone of voice that even my son sit up on the couch properly.“ I am absolutely sure, trust me you mean the world to Clyde, I know it’s something only both of you know.” I took a deep breath, I really don’t want to leave my husband's side but if this will help him. I wanted to try if I could be of any help. I am not that well versed in the world of business but I am well aware that one huge business deal means a lot for a businessman.“ Fine, I’ll leave after I revisit Clyde in the hospital. Does my in-laws know about this already?” I inquired.“ They know, but are you sure you want to leave tonight?”“ The earlier it's done the faster I can go back and be by my husband's side. You only need to arrange that the private jet is ready when I arrive at the airport, James.”“ Absolutely! Rest assured it will all be taken care of Alec, You only need yourself and will be fixe
I screamed in horror as I watched Clyde shield us with his body.“No!” My hand lifted in the air as I saw my husband fall on the ground behind me. It was like what had just happened played in front of my eyes. Tears started streaming down my cheeks as I tried to reach Clyde but things became darker and darker and it was suffocating that I couldn't breathe. I shouted Clyde’s name and asked him to wake up and it was only then that my eyes fluttered open and I was greeted by the room's darkness. The only light emitting was from the post lamp. My brows furrowed as I looked at my wristwatch. It was already 8 in the evening. I remembered talking to my parents and Alexander before I went to bed this morning. After that I felt like I was stuck in a dream that repeatedly plays on after the cycle of events was over.I pushed my body to move and I sat up on the bed feeling my head was still heavy. What my mom probably gave me was sleeping pills to help me sleep. It took five minutes before I felt
When we came back after forcing myself to eat just to have power to start the day. Claire booked a hotel where she, Yulia, my son and my parents can stay and rest while we are waiting for the news of my husband waking up. When we came back I saw the staff of the hospital start preparing Clyde’s room. It's fascinating how money can move people to do things efficiently, if Clyde is just an ordinary person and we are living a normal life. I stop myself from thinking because I start having chills all over my body. If we are just ordinary people Clyde won’t have the privilege to have a good Doctor attending to him nor a private room that no one can bother him with while he recuperates.Not long after everything was arranged in my husband’s private room, one nurse came out telling us that the attending physician was inside waiting for me and Amanda to come inside. Amanda warmly held my arms as we both entered the room.As we open the room we are welcomed by the beeping sound of the monito
When the roller coaster emotion that has taken over me calms down, It has been two hours more. My lips quiver and my eyesight blurred as I stared again at the red light in the operating room. How long does my husband still need to stay there? The longer time that he was inside the more I felt hopeless. My mother stayed by my side and the rest of Clyde's family sat on the bench quietly waiting. Amanda was even uttering prayers for her son’s safety. I took a deep sigh as I closed my eyes. God says trust in him and let him face your battle in your stead. So I, just like Clyde’s mom, started praying from the bottom of my heart seeking God's refuge and comfort. Asking for his mercy and forgiveness lifting up the life of my husband unto him because I know he's the only one who can decide how long we could live in this world. As my tears stream down my cheeks and my shoulders start shivering from quietly crying. My mom patted my hand that was placed in my heart. I opened my eyes and saw Clyde