Rick's POVIt was Amanda's birthday, I had always tried my best to make it fun in the past. These days we hardly talk, she does not want to see me anywhere around her. But then, I still wanted to be there for her today, maybe I could win her over again. Today being a special day in her life, she would not want to pick a fight. On my way to her, I stopped by a bakery.She loved red velvet and chocolate cakes. I got a box of each flavor for her. I was happy driving down to her.Once I was there, I knocked on the door several times but there was no response, it seems no one was in the house. I went around through the other side of the building, everywhere was dead silent.The house was empty. Without much thought, I knew Amanda must have gone out somewhere with Jackson. I was furious. I particularly asked her to come out with me but she never replied to my text message, which means she did not want to go with me. And now she was out with that sonofabitch. Has he always been on her mind?
Amanda's POVAlthough it was my birthday, I was not expecting anything special or a peaceful day. I knew it would be another regular day, where someone disrespectful interrupts my day, someone like Rick.But what I did not expect was a proposal from him. It was shocking and hilarious at the same time.“I can't. It's not possible” I rejected his proposal outrightly. His pitiful expression quickly changed to anger and displeasure.If he actually thought that I would say yes to his proposal, he must have thought too low of me. And if I had accepted him, I would be disappointing myself and throwing myself off to be disrespected.Rick became furious, I could see the veins on his neck rising and falling, he held his hands in a fist like was going to punch me in my face.I guess he lost the strength to keep persuading me, he picked the cake boxes and walked away from me. When he got to the , he disposed of the cakes and the ring in the trash can.It was unbelievable. I have never seen this s
Amanda's POVThe evening was slowly closing up, I wanted to get home before the kids so I could prepare dinner for us. I left Jackson and I came home directly. When I approached the house, I noticed something was not right, like someone was trying to break into the house. I was afraid, going closer could be dangerous, but I still wanted to get closer anyway. I wanted to be aware of what I was afraid of.I hurried a little closer, taking each step carefully like someone who was sneaking out. But then I realised that no one was trying to break in, it was Rick who was there. Maybe he had waited all along, I had no idea. But when I saw the rage etched around his mouth, I knew that there was a problem.“Why have you been all evening?” He yelled out like an abusive husband asking his wife why the soup was salty.“Number one, you will not raise your voice at me when next you get the opportunity to talk to me. Secondly, what right do you have to query me? What does any of my business have to
Amanda's POVThere are animals in the human body. What I mean to say is that there are people who are deliberately Monstrous and wicked, but you will never know until a specific time because they have been hiding behind a mask all along. Rick was one of these people.How else can I describe a person who forcefully invites his ex-girlfriend to his engagement ceremony just to humiliate her? It was not just a wicked thing to do; and it was childish and immature. And on top of that, he openly threw it at my face without hiding it. Maybe he was tired of pretending, and it must have been so difficult for him. Being pretentious is a draining act. You must be who you are, not always around the person you try to impress.And he did not do this for a month or a few months. He pretended for almost five years! And up until the day I caught him with Judy, he never gave me any reason to doubt it. He was absolutely a creative pretender. I have to give him that credit.I now understand that each day
Amanda's POVThe beauty in the little things we do for others is immeasurable. Every little act of kindness counts.When someone remembers your birthday, gives you your favourite sweet gum, does the little things that seem insignificant for you, all of these warms the heart more than anything ambiguous.When we came out of the car, Timothy and Sarah were already waiting with gifts for me. I was flushed with happiness and joy. Although my birthday had passed, I was not expecting anything again, but Jackson and the kids managed to surprise me with this.I had so many birthday celebrations in the past. Rick tried his best to give good memories too, even though they were not real. But right now, I have never been so pleased like this.“Hmm…since Sarah and Timothy missed your birthday, we decided to do this. I hope we are able to warm your heart”“Really?” I exclaimed! “This is lovely. How did you do this in such a short time?” I asked again amidst excitement.There was no need to even ask
Jackson's POVWhat I did to Amanda years was horrible, I admit it was out of ignorance, but then if she decided not to forgive me, I deserved it.However, in the last couple of days, I have been spending time with her and our kids. She has now calmed down. I guess seeing Rick's true colour was a tip for me, since she was now separated from him, I took the opportunity to make up for the past.Even if she eventually disagreed to be my Luna, I still wanted to spend the rest of my life making up for my past mistake. I wanted to take responsibility and be available to protect both her and our kids.After leaving the horrible children's play party that Rick organised and called it an engagement ceremony, I took Amanda to where Timothy and Sarah were already waiting for us. We wanted to surprise her even though her birthday was already a few days ago.Seeing the joy in her eyes and how pleased she was when we got there made me happy and proud that I had asked the kids to surprise her.But af
Amanda's POVHatred is a dangerous weapon. It could ruin an entire household, it can even go as far as destroying a nation. Just like now, a leader had just been taken down probably because someone somewhere can't just stand his existence any longer.I have bever been so worried like I did at that moment in my life. Although Jackson was the Alpha of the biggest wolfpack and currently the most powerful alpha too, I still feared that if the conspiracy is heavy on him, he might go down for what he does not know anything about.I could not get the thought that Rick might have something to do with all of these out of my mind. I decided to look for him and talk to him. I needed to do all I can to help Jackson. He was the father of my adorable kids, and aside from that, I pushed him to come see Alpha Thor when the notice came to him, if anything happens to him I might not be able to forgive myself.Since Rick was engaged to Judy already, he would most likely be somewhere around here. I searc
Amanda's POVThe last strand that reveals a person has lost their heart, is when they finally get to the stage where they take another person's life.Rick was at this stage. Everything happened so fast. I never saw it coming. It was like a plot twist. Indeed, there is always a monster hidden in everyone until the day it is needed. I guess this was the time for Rick's demon to show itself, and they were doing it so well.Although Jackson told me not to worry, since his Beta was already coming to this pack, I still felt the need to do something quickly. Especially when I found out that Rick has imprisoned Judy, and might just be the next. I refuse to be a victim. I decided to take the first step wherever I can.If Rick eventually impressed me, what would happen to Sarah and Timothy? Would they be forced to live with Rick or would Jackson succeed in taking them away? What they live with Jackson and he was forced to marry Dolcie, will she torture my kids?All of these tormenting thoughts