Lia's povIt had been six months, and I didn't know what else to say. My life had been wonderful. It had been filled with different new things, and my children were doing extraordinarily well.“I know you're bothered about some things. I feel a lot of things are on your mind.”“Yes… there are a lot of things happening. You can't seem to understand. Things are not as you see them. Johnny is being a good dad, but then I don't think I want to marry him.”“But why don't you want to marry him? He's a good guy, he made you the woman you want to be, and he also wants you to think about it. He wants you to be sure about your decision. I'll be shocked if you can't make the right decision at this point.”“The kids love him, and it seems like there's a lot to understand from this. If you can give him your heart I'm sure everything would be alright.”“Really?”“Yes,” Maya added with a smile. It seemed that she was certain about the fact that Johnny loved me.Anyone would be certain. I guess many
Johnny's pov.“Yes? Really?!” He exclaimed, and I smiled, nodding my head to his words.“Yes. I know that you are have been trying for too long and besides, the kids are already use to you. It would be nice to also give love a chance. You understand what I mean right?”“Yeah. Thank you so much. I appreciate all you have said. I'm so happy. I don't even know how to express it.”“You can express it anyhow you want to, I don't mind.”His eyes widened. “Should I kiss you on public?”I immediately choked on the drink that I had been sipping all the while.“What?”“Yeah, you asked me to do whatever I want to, and i choose to kiss you. What's wrong with that?”“Nothing. I don't see anything wrong with that. It's not bad to kiss your girlfriend in public, but then we just started dating. I literally just answered yes.”I bowed my head, and he smiled. “Well, it seems someone's shy. Your cheeks are burning up red, and you need to see how tensed you are,” he commented, making me sigh.“I know t
Levi's povMy life had been all thorns since I chased Kira away, and even when she tried many means to return, I didn't just want to see her.She had tried pleadings and eventually, she knew I didn't want her anymore. I was so tired of her. She was more than all I needed.The worst part of it all was that things weren't going well for me. For me to get sane, I had to drink alcohol.Drinking to forget my sorrow.“Hello, handsome…” My thoughts were interrupted by a girl in the club. She was hot and was putting on a sparkling dress that was above her knees.“I see you're alone. Would you like me to join you?” She asked with raised brows, and I nodded with a serious face.Indeed, I wanted her to join me, but then I didn't think I was going to spend time here. Besides, it was worse than usual. Today's loneliness was all about why I had left Lia.“You seem troubled. Do you need someone to help you forget all those worries?” She asked and then placed her hands in a purse. “I brought some thi
Lia's povIt was finally time for another meeting. Last week was stressful, but this week was a new way to start. I didn't want to stress so much, but this company leader coming to see me was so big.“How are you doing?” Maya walked into my office with a cup of coffee. I was worried about the way things were going to be today.“Fine. You're late. The meeting is going to start in one hour, and you came late.”She nodded. “Yeah. I'm sorry. I had a rough night with my boyfriend. I realized the morning was closer than I thought. I'm really sorry about the way things are.”I sighed, rubbing my hands through my hair. “Have you gotten all the documents ready? We don't want to keep our clients waiting. Today marks another big day for the company.”She nodded with a smile on her face, and then moved out of the office after handing me the coffee. I stared at the coffee with a sigh, and then I picked it up, making sure to take a sip.As soon as I took a sip, I felt somewhat refreshed, but for so
Lia's pov“You can't tell me there's nothing going on here, and he's just a client. Why are you so tense?” He asked, and I turned to him with my chest pacing.“I ran out of the meeting hall because I don't feel so good, and he came closer to check up on me, nothing else. Now, would you please let it go?” “No I can't! I really care about you, but you don't seem to understand what the matter is.” “Care?” Levi asked. He didn't seem to be helping matters as he was asking too many questions which aroused his suspicions.I wasn't really bothered about the whole thing. All I needed now was a way to ensure that things were alright again. I turned to Levi, and frowned. I knew what he was trying to do, but why now?“Maya?” I faced the person I really needed to talk to. She widened her eyes waiting for my command. “Please ensure that all of his board of directors alongside Mr Levi is escorted out of the meeting hall. I am in no mood to talk to clients today.” Levi furrowed his brows. “You'
Levi's povI rushed back to the pack house, pacing around. My heart was racing, and I was trying my best to be fine. It seemed like my life was upside down.It was good that I met her. I mean, there were so many things that were on my mind, but the fact that she was acting this way made me worry.“I saw her. Oh my goodness. I saw her. But she doesn't want me. What do I do? I know where she was.”Suddenly, the door pushed open, and My beta rushed towards me. He was worried about the way I was pacing.My face was hardened, and I tried my best to understand that there were a lot of things that were strange to me.“How am I supposed to be sane?”He inched closer, his mind was really worried about me. There was no doubt that things were going wild.“How was the meeting? The guards said you rushed in and didn't want to see anyone. What's the problem?”“The problem? Did you know who I met there?” I asked breathing. I was worried about everything else, and seemed as though things were going h
Lia's povI stayed indoors for two days. I was still traumatized by how things were going. It seemed like my life was over, but I tried to be strong.“Are you going to stay locked here forever, I was hoping we would do an activity together.” I stayed frozen; my lips were pressed right because I didn't know what was going on with me.I felt so empty as the memories of I and Levi played in my mind.We had been so close, we loved each other so much. Maybe I was the one showering him with too much love. I was so blinded by love that I didn't even think of it ending.I thought we were going to have kids together, but it all seemed like it was all bull sheet. I knew things were going to happen, but I never knew it was this serious..“I should have never fallen in love. What I didn't even understand was why he was able to find me. It was almost seven years since we saw each other last, and seeing each other all of a sudden caused me to become traumatized. All I ever wanted was a simple life.
Lia's povHe pounced on me, and I immediately stopped working. I didn't know what else to do about the whole thing. I was still feeling strange.He changed back into human as soon as I did, and smiled at me.I managed to smile back, and that was when I noticed he was really happy that I was now mine. Johnny was the soft type only with me. He knew the right strong to pull in order to make me feel okay again.A smile formed on my face and I was happy about the way things were. For once, I was able to forget about him and everything else that concerned him.“Are you fine?” He asked, his he on mine.“Yeah. I am. Do you not see it?” I asked, and he finally got off me.“Well, you've been moody, and unlike you, you don't laugh or smile as before. Tell me, what's really happening.”I laughed. “Maybe it's just one of those days when I'm depressed. Maya said she wants us to go on a double date. You know she has a new boyfriend now, right? I don't think you are aware.”“Well Maya always changes
LEVII sat in my office and the files that were staring back at me were about to really get burn. Nothing else matter to me, it's been a month and I still couldn't find her or the kids. Business was completely trash and I have every single investor and shareholder I've known withdrawing each day My phone buzzed on my table which made me startle a bit and I let out a heavy sigh before I picked the phone"Having fun on your search?" The sound of the modulator sent a chill down my spine and anger spiral up my throat "Joh... Anthony whatever fucking war we have between us leave them out if this!""Who's Anthony?""Don't play dumb with...""Lia is a bloody mess and the kids are dead" My spine jerked up and my heart flew out of my buddy as a chill air made me freeze "That's not pos... Hello? Hello!" I looked at the screen to see that he was hung up and called him again "The number you're trying..." I threw the phone across the room as I heard the customer care line No, no, no, this can
LIAI stared at Ella, my mind reeling with questions, my heart heavy with sorrow. She didn't seem to notice, her expression unreadable. "Ella, please," I whispered, my voice cracking. "Tell me what's going on. Why are you here?" She didn't respond, didn't even flinch almost like she didn't know who I was and this was her first time seeing me. It was as if she was a statue, a mere shell of the person I once knew. I felt a chill run down my spine. What had they done to her? Had they brainwashed her, manipulated her into betraying me? The thought sent a wave of nausea washing over me. I struggled against the restraints, desperate to break free, to escape this nightmare. But they held firm, biting into my skin like cold metal teeth. Ella's gaze flickered to the children, and for a moment, I hoped to see a glimmer of recognition, of compassion but I saw nothing but blankness. But it was quickly extinguished, replaced by a mask of indifference. "They're fine," she said, her voice flat,
LIAI stared at Ella, my mind reeling with questions, my heart heavy with sorrow. She didn't seem to notice, her expression unreadable. "Ella, please," I whispered, my voice cracking. "Tell me what's going on. Why are you here?" She didn't respond, didn't even flinch almost like she didn't know who I was and this was her first time seeing me. It was as if she was a statue, a mere shell of the person I once knew. I felt a chill run down my spine. What had they done to her? Had they brainwashed her, manipulated her into betraying me? The thought sent a wave of nausea washing over me. I struggled against the restraints, desperate to break free, to escape this nightmare. But they held firm, biting into my skin like cold metal teeth. Ella's gaze flickered to the children, and for a moment, I hoped to see a glimmer of recognition, of compassion but I saw nothing but blankness. But it was quickly extinguished, replaced by a mask of indifference. "They're fine," she said, her voice flat,
LIAA shiver ran down my spine, fear gripping me. This wasn't the Johnny I thought I knew. This was a stranger, a cold, calculating predator. The mask had finally fallen away, revealing the monster beneath. I stared at him, my mind reeling, trying to reconcile the charming, friendly man I had known with the ruthless manipulator standing before me. The realization was devastating, a crushing weight that threatened to suffocate me. I had been so blind and so naive. And now, I was paying the price.I sat there, frozen in shock, as Johnny's words hung in the air like a challenge. I parted my lips to speak but the words stuck in my throat. Johnny's gaze never wavered, his eyes boring into mine with an unsettling intensity. He seemed to be savoring my shock, my horror, and my surprise. The silence between us grew thicker, heavier, until it became almost palpable. I felt like I was drowning in it, suffocating under the weight of his betrayal. Finally, Johnny broke the silence, his voice l
LIAAs Johnny stepped further into the room, the dim light danced across his features, revealing an expression I couldn't quite decipher. "Lia," he said softly, his voice low and gentle. "I'm so sorry. I never meant for things to go this far."My mind reeled as I tried to process his words. What did he mean? What did he have to do with this?"Where's Kira?" I demanded, trying to keep my voice steady. "What's going on, Johnny?"Johnny's gaze drifted to the children, and for a moment, I thought I saw a flicker of genuine concern. But it was quickly replaced by a mask of indifference."Kira's...not here right now," he said vaguely. "As for what's going on...let's just say you're in a bit of a situation."A bit of a situation? That was an understatement. I was tied to a chair, my children were being held captive, and I had no idea what these people wanted."Johnny, please," I begged, trying to appeal to whatever humanity was left in him. "Tell me what's going on. What do you want?"Johnn
LIAThe sun felt warm on my skin, a welcome change from the cool, sterile air of the mansion. It had been… too long. Too long since I’d felt the sun without a filter of tinted glass, too long since I’d heard the unadulterated sounds of children laughing, not just the echo of my own kids playing indoors. Levi had been right. He’d been so insistent."Lia,”he’d said, his voice firm but gentle, “I’m handling the paparazzi. You don’t have to live like this. They won’t bother you.” And for the first time in months, I’d believed him.So, when they had begged, their eyes wide and pleading, “Mommy, park? Please, park!” I hadn’t hesitated. I’d scooped them up, their giggles filling the sudden void in my heart, and we’d driven to the park.Watching them now, one of them climbing the jungle gym with surprising agility, and the other swinging so high I thought she might touch the clouds, a genuine smile stretched across my face. This… this was living. This was what I’d been missing.I wandered ov
LIAThe adrenaline was still pumping as I hurried, my hands shaking as I packed. The image of Johnny's betrayal kept flashing through my mind, making it hard to focus. I gathered the children's things, trying to keep my composure for their sake. They were still scared, clinging to me like frightened little birds. I managed a reassuring smile, though my heart was breaking inside.Levi helped me carry everything downstairs, his presence a source of comfort amidst the chaos. He loaded the bags into the car quickly and efficiently. We piled in, the children still subdued, their eyes wide with a mixture of fear and confusion. The drive to the stone mansion was a blur. I barely registered the passing scenery, my mind still reeling.When we arrived, I was awestruck. The mansion was magnificent, imposing yet welcoming. It looked like something out of a fairytale. My children tugged on my dress, their eyes sparkling. "Mommy, is this where we're going to stay?" Nora whispered, his voice fill
LIAThe click of the lock echoed too loudly in the sudden quiet. I peeked out, heart hammering against my ribs. He stood there, just him, thank goodness. My breath hitched. "What are you doing here?" I whispered, my eyes darting nervously around the street, half-expecting a swarm of cameras to materialize from the shadows. The paparazzi… they’d been relentless earlier, hounding me and the kids. The memory made my stomach churn. The paparazzi had followed him to the children's school and at a moment, I felt like yelling in frustration.I could barely step outside because of the fear of not having paparazzi chasing me with cameras and harassing me, asking him scandalous questions that I never thought would be made public and now that it was everywhere, she was scared for her children. He was alone, though. Just him. Relief washed over me, quickly followed by a wave of apprehension. I frowned at him, trying to decipher the worry etched on his face. It was there, plain as day, in th
LEVII slumped back in my chair, feeling like I'd been defeated. The board members' words cut deep, and I couldn't blame them for their disappointment. I was disappointed in myself too.I thought about Lia and our children, and how they were suffering because of my mistakes. I felt a wave of guilt wash over me, and I knew I had to do something to make it right.But what? I had no idea how to fix this mess. I'd never been in a situation like this before, and I felt like I was in way over my head.The board members continued to talk, discussing possible solutions and strategies, but I barely heard them. My mind was elsewhere, consumed by thoughts of Lia and our children, and how I was going to protect them.I knew I had to come up with a plan, and fast. But for now, I just sat there, feeling defeated and unsure of what to do next.As the meeting drew to a close, I knew I had to say something. I took a deep breath and stood up, trying to sound confident."I understand your concerns, and