Chapter 014Esther's POV I felt sick all of a sudden. My head began spinning, trying to comprehend what I just saw. “I can't do either of this,” I said in a pleading tone, hoping he could reconsider. Was John fucking crazy? How does he expect me to pay the money within ‘3 fucking weeks’ or I'll sign a marriage contract with him? “Well, if you aren't OK with any of these, I'll involve the court,” he said as his gaze remained fixed on me with unfaltered intensity. A simple smile was plastered on his face. I let out a heavy sigh before standing up to walk to him. My footsteps reverberated throughout the office. I stood in front of him. “What do you want me to do: kneel and beg? I can do that now! Please give me some time! Please have mercy,” I pleaded as I plastered a pity face on me. My heart kept pounding. “It seems you didn't read through the file I gave you. Well, let me explain to you. Your dad was supposed to pay me six months ago, but unfortunately, he died. May his soul re
Chapter 015John's POV I branched to a bar and drank some coffee before making my way to the office. “shit,” I murmured as I gritted my teeth. I never expected Esther would choose to return the money in 3 weeks. I took the elevator as I stormed into my office angry and depressed. Does that mean I have lost Esther? Noo, I can't imagine life without her. This can't happen. So stupid of me! I could have needed my money in 5 or 7 days instead of 3 weeks. I need to do something, but I have to wait and see if she can really return the money within the due time. I reclined effortlessly in my sleek leather chair, fingertips lightly steepled, exuding calm authority as I surveyed the bustling cityscape through the floor-to-ceiling windows. I turned my chair towards my table. My eyes suddenly pinned a copy of the offer I made to Esther as a wave of frustration ran through my veins. I picked it out by reading through it again. I immediately hid the paper under my table when I heard som
Chapter 016Esther's POV I was lying on the bed, my gaze fixed on the ceiling fan as my heart weighed down with a deep suffocating sadness. The weight of yesterday's tension and pressure pressed down on me. I could have been in my marital home with my baby and my husband living our best lives. My child could have been walking by now. My child would have started calling me ‘Mom’ or ‘mama’. Maya took everything away from me. My husband, my happiness, my child and the trust I had in her. Michael foolishly fell for it. Who knows, maybe Maya was already carrying Michael's child, or she had probably given birth. “fuck!” it felt like someone stuck me in my chest, shattering the emotions I had so carefully built.Yes! Someone stuck with me and it was Michael. I thought the love we shared was real. I thought he would investigate deeply before making the decision he made. All my life I had been nothing more than an obedient wife to Michael, never wanting to trouble him. Enduring his excu
Chapter 017Esther's POV I woke up as early as 4 in the morning and did a little bit of research on the CEO who wanted to help us with forty million dollars. I found out that aside from being a CEO, he owns luxurious hotels and villas in America, the UK and England. I wonder why such a man with so much money would want something in return when he could just give us the complete fifty million dollars without even feeling anything. Well, maybe he needed what money couldn't buy from us. I just hoped it was something that wouldn't be beyond our power. My stomach flipped just thinking I would have to meet him in person. After a few minutes of research, I went back to bed, to take a nap before the sun rose, but the sleep wouldn't come. I kept rolling back and forth in bed. The curiosity of meeting such a successful person kept playing in my mind. I quickly opened my eyes when I heard my alarm ring. It was already 7:30 in the morning. It felt like I was lying there for 30 hours. I qui
Chapter 018Mrs Williams, (Esther's Mom's) POV It felt late. I rose from the bed, yawning and stretching. My body has been rough and heavy lately. It's getting dusky outside as I open the window curtains. Still groggy from the long sleep, I changed into jeans and a t-shirt, then headed straight down to the kitchen to make some food before Esther returned. I started washing that pot when I heard Esther's voice from behind. It was almost a snarl. I sensed something was wrong. I swallowed the lump in my throat before turning. I saw her eyes darkened, the expression she wore was grim. Her eyes pierced through me. I could feel that the meeting wasn't successful. “He agreed to help us only if I had sex with him, mom,” her voice, barely audible, makes me shudder from head to toe. A wave of shame ran through me. “What the fuck,” I murmured, my eyes widened. I could see the pain and anger all over Esther's face. “Esther, it's OK,” I consoled as she turned her face away, allowing tears to
Chapter 019Michael's POV Fifty million dollars? Is she seriously asking me for fifty million dollars? What has gotten into her? Does she think she could get something from me after what her daughter did to me? “Are you alright, Mr Michael?” Mr Ethan, my manager, interrupted my train of thought, bringing me back to life. “ahh, yeah, yeah it's just….. Yeah, I'm fine,” I replied. “I noticed that for the past few minutes you weren't concentrating. Well the meeting is over sir, did you have anything to say?” he asked. “ohh…. No, you should all stick to what we have discussed earlier and make corrections where necessary,” I stood up before walking to my office. I stormed into my office and went and sank in my chair. I raked my hands through my dark hair, something weird had been going on with my gut since I divorced Esther. It was gnarling. I caught her cheating on me and I forced a divorce, and that was all I wanted. So why does it bother me so much? It was not that I didn't love
Chapter 001Esther's POV “Wow, a big congratulations to you madam, you are pregnant,” the doctor whispered to me, which made my heart explode. “wait.. What?” I asked as tears of joy streamed down my face. I couldn't believe I was pregnant. I can't believe I was finally going to be a mom. After a year of marriage with Michael, finally we are going to be parents. I place my hand on my stomach, thinking about how much love I would show him when I give birth to him. The doctor told me some things I needed to do for the baby's health, but I was focused on the creation inside of me, which made me not pay attention. I grabbed my phone from the bedside cabinet and dialed Michael's number. I wanted to break the news to him there because I couldn't wait till we met. Michael's phone rang, but there was no response. I let out a sigh, then frowned. Suddenly, a creeping smile appeared on my face when I thought of going to his office and making the announcement specially to him. “Ahhh doctor
Chapter 002Esther's POV “How could you believe I did this, Michael?” I asked, my voice breaking. “I'm telling you someone is trying to manipulate me. Look closely, this picture is manipulated,” I said, trying to make him understand, although I knew no matter how I tried to convince him he would not believe a single word coming from my mouth because of the clear evidence in my hands. But I won't give up without trying my best. “What the fuck are you talking about, you whore? Are you blind…? Oh I see, you think you can convince me? That's not going to happen” he said, his eyes filled with so much anger. Maya emerged from the bathroom well-dressed like nothing had happened with a victorious smile on her face. “How could you do that to Michael, you know how…” before she could complete her sentence, I took a short step towards her and a resounding slap rang across the office. She quickly placed her hand on her cheek. “Did you just slap me?” she asked in shock. “Next time I'm talkin
Chapter 019Michael's POV Fifty million dollars? Is she seriously asking me for fifty million dollars? What has gotten into her? Does she think she could get something from me after what her daughter did to me? “Are you alright, Mr Michael?” Mr Ethan, my manager, interrupted my train of thought, bringing me back to life. “ahh, yeah, yeah it's just….. Yeah, I'm fine,” I replied. “I noticed that for the past few minutes you weren't concentrating. Well the meeting is over sir, did you have anything to say?” he asked. “ohh…. No, you should all stick to what we have discussed earlier and make corrections where necessary,” I stood up before walking to my office. I stormed into my office and went and sank in my chair. I raked my hands through my dark hair, something weird had been going on with my gut since I divorced Esther. It was gnarling. I caught her cheating on me and I forced a divorce, and that was all I wanted. So why does it bother me so much? It was not that I didn't love
Chapter 018Mrs Williams, (Esther's Mom's) POV It felt late. I rose from the bed, yawning and stretching. My body has been rough and heavy lately. It's getting dusky outside as I open the window curtains. Still groggy from the long sleep, I changed into jeans and a t-shirt, then headed straight down to the kitchen to make some food before Esther returned. I started washing that pot when I heard Esther's voice from behind. It was almost a snarl. I sensed something was wrong. I swallowed the lump in my throat before turning. I saw her eyes darkened, the expression she wore was grim. Her eyes pierced through me. I could feel that the meeting wasn't successful. “He agreed to help us only if I had sex with him, mom,” her voice, barely audible, makes me shudder from head to toe. A wave of shame ran through me. “What the fuck,” I murmured, my eyes widened. I could see the pain and anger all over Esther's face. “Esther, it's OK,” I consoled as she turned her face away, allowing tears to
Chapter 017Esther's POV I woke up as early as 4 in the morning and did a little bit of research on the CEO who wanted to help us with forty million dollars. I found out that aside from being a CEO, he owns luxurious hotels and villas in America, the UK and England. I wonder why such a man with so much money would want something in return when he could just give us the complete fifty million dollars without even feeling anything. Well, maybe he needed what money couldn't buy from us. I just hoped it was something that wouldn't be beyond our power. My stomach flipped just thinking I would have to meet him in person. After a few minutes of research, I went back to bed, to take a nap before the sun rose, but the sleep wouldn't come. I kept rolling back and forth in bed. The curiosity of meeting such a successful person kept playing in my mind. I quickly opened my eyes when I heard my alarm ring. It was already 7:30 in the morning. It felt like I was lying there for 30 hours. I qui
Chapter 016Esther's POV I was lying on the bed, my gaze fixed on the ceiling fan as my heart weighed down with a deep suffocating sadness. The weight of yesterday's tension and pressure pressed down on me. I could have been in my marital home with my baby and my husband living our best lives. My child could have been walking by now. My child would have started calling me ‘Mom’ or ‘mama’. Maya took everything away from me. My husband, my happiness, my child and the trust I had in her. Michael foolishly fell for it. Who knows, maybe Maya was already carrying Michael's child, or she had probably given birth. “fuck!” it felt like someone stuck me in my chest, shattering the emotions I had so carefully built.Yes! Someone stuck with me and it was Michael. I thought the love we shared was real. I thought he would investigate deeply before making the decision he made. All my life I had been nothing more than an obedient wife to Michael, never wanting to trouble him. Enduring his excu
Chapter 015John's POV I branched to a bar and drank some coffee before making my way to the office. “shit,” I murmured as I gritted my teeth. I never expected Esther would choose to return the money in 3 weeks. I took the elevator as I stormed into my office angry and depressed. Does that mean I have lost Esther? Noo, I can't imagine life without her. This can't happen. So stupid of me! I could have needed my money in 5 or 7 days instead of 3 weeks. I need to do something, but I have to wait and see if she can really return the money within the due time. I reclined effortlessly in my sleek leather chair, fingertips lightly steepled, exuding calm authority as I surveyed the bustling cityscape through the floor-to-ceiling windows. I turned my chair towards my table. My eyes suddenly pinned a copy of the offer I made to Esther as a wave of frustration ran through my veins. I picked it out by reading through it again. I immediately hid the paper under my table when I heard som
Chapter 014Esther's POV I felt sick all of a sudden. My head began spinning, trying to comprehend what I just saw. “I can't do either of this,” I said in a pleading tone, hoping he could reconsider. Was John fucking crazy? How does he expect me to pay the money within ‘3 fucking weeks’ or I'll sign a marriage contract with him? “Well, if you aren't OK with any of these, I'll involve the court,” he said as his gaze remained fixed on me with unfaltered intensity. A simple smile was plastered on his face. I let out a heavy sigh before standing up to walk to him. My footsteps reverberated throughout the office. I stood in front of him. “What do you want me to do: kneel and beg? I can do that now! Please give me some time! Please have mercy,” I pleaded as I plastered a pity face on me. My heart kept pounding. “It seems you didn't read through the file I gave you. Well, let me explain to you. Your dad was supposed to pay me six months ago, but unfortunately, he died. May his soul re
Chapter 013Esther POV “Mom, we are in trouble, big trouble,” I said in my hoarse voice as tears streamed down my face. “Come baby, tell me what is wrong,” she said as moisture began to gather in her eyes. She came and gathered me in her arms. “Let's sit down first,” Mom said as we went and sat on the couch in the living room. I wiped off my tears and placed my briefcase on my lap, then brought out the loan file without a word. I handed them over to mom, who was seated beside me. She quietly collected the file and read through it. “Oh my God, fifty million!” she shouted as her hand went to cover her mouth in shock. Her tears dripped on the papers. One of us must be strong enough to console another. I placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to console her as we all sobbed. “Your father's name and signature are on the papers,” she whispered as she leaned her head on my chest. “It's OK mom, we need to figure something out,” I said softly. “I don't think our company has that much m
Chapter 012John's POV I couldn't believe who I saw a few minutes ago. This morning, I entered the Mave company limited, angry and frustrated because, after the death of the CEO, the company had not yet appointed a new CEO for over a year now, and I owed them a huge amount of money. The moment I got the news that a CEO was appointed, I rushed to go and claim my money, but then I saw Esther, the CEO. Her beautiful face made my anger vanish immediately. ~I entered my car and sat, letting out a deep breath, replaying what just happened in my head. “wow! I really need to go back tomorrow, to see Esther,” I whispered to myself. I started the engine and drove home. The picture of Esther's face couldn't stop playing in my head when she came close to me and slapped me. I was glad when she slapped me because I used that opportunity to get closer to her even more. Shortly, I arrived home. I went straight to the dining table and pulled the dining chair to take my seat. I took a bottle of
Chapter 011Esther's POV “Good morning, ma'am, a man is here to see you, he looks like a CEO from another company, ” she said.What! a man? I wasn't expecting a visitor. Well, I'm the CEO now. I'll expect new people in my life regardless of my position. “Well, let him in, please. Oh, you haven't told me your name,” I asked as I leaned back comfortably. “I'm Jennifer, ma'am, your secretary,” she replied. I nodded as she made her way out. After a few minutes, a young man entered he dressed in a gray suit, holding a file in his hand. His blue eyes locked up with mine as I felt my soul trembling. He turned and slammed the door behind him gently as he walked towards me and stood. My mouth went dry as I swallowed hard, trying to quench the thirst in me. “Good afternoon, Ms…..?” he said as he stretched his hand, demanding a handshake, his blue eyes still piercing through my soul. I sat properly before throwing my hand for a handshake. “Esther, and are you?” I asked curiously, trying