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Theodore's Regret 58. Answers
THEODORE'S POV“I think you gotta pull up your socks and level up your game if you wanna win.” I looked up from my laptop screen as Rebecca barged into my office like it was her own. Fronwing, I didn't understand what she was talking about. She placed a takeout bag on my desk before taking her seat across from me. “Your ex-wife seems to be enjoying the company of others. What I'm seeing is that it will only take a few days before someone else flies away with her. And you'll be left gawking.” “What the hell do you mean?” I hissed as my hold on the pen tightened. No one can take Alina away from me. No one. “I saw Alina out today with Elliot. Alone.” “What?” I snapped, standing up from my position. “Take a chill pill and sit down first.” I did as she said before glaring at her. “Now can you elaborate?” “You know Elliot, the guy from the restaurant who your were itching to kill, my friend, a fellow model, handsome, rich—” “I remember who he is,” I cut her off not wanting to hear mo
Theodore's Regret 59. Special Treatment
Theodore's POV“I..what do you mean, Mr Maxwell?” Thea looked taken aback by the sudden query. Her finger fidgeted with the material of her pants as she grew nervous. “I mean, you two looked pretty close back at the restaurant. I'm guessing she is good friend of yours,” I gave her time to collect herself and start giving me insights that I was looking for. “Um, yeah. We are.” She finally said after much thinking. “We..we were actually together in school. And then we crossed paths after years at work. So we decided to catch up on a few things. She's a good friend. Could I possibly know why you are asking about her?” “And the guy that was accompanying you two?” I ignored her question. Since I'm the boss, only I get to interrogate. “Well, erm.. he's my brother. Is everything alright Mr Maxwell? Did he do something?” Yes, he actually did Thea. He fucking touched what's mine. He dared to get close to the person who didn't belong to him. And for that he will have to pay. Unless, he decid
Theodore's Regret 60. Chivalry
Alina's Pov“No. I never treat anyone like this. As a matter of fact, only very important people in my life get this special treatment from me. And I don't have many,” I scoffed, rolling my eyes. What was he playing at even? If he thought that those sweet words would make me think of him differently just so he could trap me in some other filthy trick of his, he had to know that he was highly mistaken. Ignoring him, I proceeded to take my place on the desk as he watched my every step carefully. Placing my bag on the desk, I fished through it to take out my phone. But then, I felt his presence behind me. The heat from his body penetrated in the air, reaching me and making me alert all of a sudden. He then bent a little to reach a drawer beside my knee on the desk, purposely making his arm skim mine. I couldn't help but take a sharp inhale of air. Everything he was doing recently was so out of his character. He was not the Theodore Maxwell I knew. And that was making me conflicted. He
Theodore's Regret 61. Rage
Theodore's PovAlina continued to look at me skeptically as we took our place in the private area that I had booked for us. Only the two of us. She didn't know that yet. She wouldn't have accompanied me otherwise. I just wanted to spend some time with her and get in her good books. If she finds out I technically lied, then she would get my head for it. My kitten had grown claws over the time and had learned how to bite. Which I was proud of since she could now stand up for herself and knows that she doesn't deserve bullshit. But for now, it wasn't really adding up in my favor. “When is your client coming?” she asked after the waiter brought the menu for us and I didn't miss the way his gaze lingered on her for more than a few seconds. My hand clenched under the table. Alina skinned through the menu and I took my phone out.“Let me check with him,” she nodded. I fake dialed a number before putting the phone on my ear. I had to make it look realistic. “Hello Mr. Worthing. How are you d
Theodore's Regret 62. Never Meant To Be
Alina's PovI resisted his hold, trying to push him off of me. But that man was made of rock. Like seriously, the skin beneath his suit was rock. It didn't budge an inch. Who does he think he is pushing and cornering me everywhere, trying to assert dominance? This needs to stop. Like right now. “You need to stop!” I really didn't want to make a scene here standing literally in the building’s parking lot. But then, I was thankful that at least we were alone. I would hate it if anyone sees me with him and gets ideas. “I'm not a child you can push around and scold, Theodore!”I saw his eyes softening, but the slight tick in his jaw was still there. His right hand cupped my cheek and I looked baffled at what he was trying to do. His thumb ran soothing circles on my skin, making me shudder under his hot hold. “Alina, please. Tell me what should I do to fix everything? Huh, tell me? Slap me, punch me, fucking stab me if that helps extinguish the fire in your heart for me. But please my lov
Theodore's Regret 63. Wish
Alina's Pov “Stop fucking looking at her if you value your job!” Theodore seethed and I flinched in my place. The last thing I needed right now was drama. I glared in his direction but he was just looking at the guy, probably planning ways to bury him. I grabbed a hold of his hand under the table, having his eyes meet mine for a few seconds. Discreetly, I signaled him to stop him from making a scene. He turned back to face the guy, whose name I was still unaware of considering I'm new here. “Leave,” he spat, as the guy faced Theodore uncomfortably.“I….I beg your pardon?” He stuttered. “I said get out of this room!” Theodore's voice boomed as I closed my eyes, flinching at the impact. Shaking, the guy did get up and left. “If anyone here fails to respect my employees, or try anything out of the office boundaries will be thrown out immediately,” he announced, basically telling everyone in hidden words that I was off limits. And I knew that drama was coming up next, knowing the rumors
Theodore's Regret 64. Gifts and Requests
Alina's PovIt was the weekend, meaning no more of seeing Mr Hitler today. Finally I could take a break from him. But today, I was just feeling out of my usual self. A little too lethargic and well… sick. Why, though? I had no idea. I got up from the bed, the gentle raises of the sun peeking in from the curtain as my baby stirred in his sleep before opening his eyes. “Morning,” I wished with a pleasant smile. “Morning mummy!” He exclaimed, hopping off the bed and joining me by my side. “What do you wanna do today?” I asked, making our way to the bathroom. “Um, watch superman,” of course … him and his obsession with superman. “Ok,” I chirped before I filled the tub and prepared his favorite bubble bath for him. After cleaning up, we brushed our teeth. He jogged down the stairs to join his aunty for breakfast while I stayed back to take my shower before joining them. “What's cookin’?” I called out, smelling the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen. “A perfect English breakfast.
Theodore's Regret 65. Stuck
Alina's Pov Elliot was on his one knee, looking handsome as ever when he looked at me lovingly. His eyes shone in delight as he slipped the diamond ring on my ring finger and I looked at it with the biggest smile on my face. He wasted no time in getting up from his position, picking me up in his arms and twirling me around in the air. My hands locked behind his neck as I looked at him with the biggest smile I had ever given in my entire life. “Cut!” We heard the camera man say and I sighed before Elliot finally placed me down on the ground. “Brilliant! Fabulous!” The guy from earlier, who's name I learned was Eric, clapped his hand twice in appreciation while making his way towards the two of us. “Stacy. You are a natural. Really. I mean acting is almost second nature to Elliot, but you,” he showed his teeth in a big smile. “You were really the stud here,” now I was thinking he was just exaggerating because we literally had no dialogues. All I had to do was say yes to the proposal
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Theodore's Regret 105. Epilogue
Alina's Pov 2 years later “Are you crazy?” Thea yells barging into my office. “I can't believe you are doing this today out of all days!” I ignored her, continuing to type furiously on my laptop. I got used to her barging into the publishing house every second day and complaining about something or the other. It's what made her Thea. Yes I had taken over the publishing house and now became a successful Author and owner of this business. Theodore was utterly proud of all the hard work and my achievements and finally after a year, I got my reward of becoming the bestseller. I had only ever imagined it in my dreams, so living it felt surreal. “Bruh! We are going to be late for the signing!” Thea shut my laptop, making me sigh. Why did I hire her as my manager once again? Yeah, to keep me on track. And she was just doing her job, I reminded myself and killed the urge to slap her. She loved her job by the way. She said it was thrilling. “I was in the middle of a very important sc
Theodore's Regret 104. Once and For All
Alina's Pov I did it. I signed the last contract. Was it selfish of me to do that? Maybe. So I regret it? No. Because I wasn't going to take another chance in my life because at first, it was just me. But now, my son is also involved. No one in the world would I allow anyone to be unjust to him. So I did it for his sake. Call me a gold digger or whatever, but I had to protect my son's future before anything. As I stood in the kitchen, absently stirring my coffee, the events of last night replayed in my mind with startling clarity. Theodore and I had been lying on the cool garden grass, the stars glittering like diamonds above us. It was one of those rare, serene moments where the world seemed to pause just for us.I remember the hesitation in Theodore's voice as he turned to me, his eyes reflecting the night sky. "Alina," he began slowly, "I don't want you to feel pressured into answering this, but I've been wondering... If I hadn't done the things I did in the past, do you think yo
Theodore's Regret 103. The Last Contract
Theodore's PovI was buried in paperwork, the soft hum of my office providing a soothing backdrop as I reviewed a critical document. The numbers were lining up, and for once, it seemed like the day might end without any surprises. Just as I was about to finish, my phone rang, jolting me from my concentration.I glanced at the screen. It was Daniel. Strange, I thought, answering the call. "Hey, Daniel. What's up?""Where are you!?" Daniel’s voice was urgent, almost frantic."I'm at the office. Why?" I responded, my confusion growing."And Alina? Where is she? And Asher?" "They're supposed to be at home. Why? What's wrong?" "Nathan has gotten bail! Last according to my sources, he's going towards your penthouse!" Daniel's words sent a chill down my spine. I didn't waste a second. Slamming the phone down, I bolted from my office, my heart pounding in my chest. The drive to the penthouse was a blur. All I could think about was getting to Alina and Asher before Nathan did.As I neared t
Theodore's Regret 102. Right on Time
Alina’s PovThe sun was shining brilliantly, casting a golden hue over the park as I spread out the picnic blanket. Asher was already dashing off to join the other kids, his laughter filling the air. It was one of those perfect days that made you forget all your troubles, even if just for a moment.I unpacked the picnic basket, laying out sandwiches, fruits, and snacks. I watched Asher play, a smile tugging at my lips. Life had changed so much in the span of a few days. From grappling with the loss of my estranged father to deciding to take over the publishing house, it felt like I was finally stepping into my own.Theodore had been my rock through it all. His support, his unwavering belief in me, had given me the strength to face everything. And now, here I was, planning to start a new chapter, determined to make the most of the opportunities before me."Mommy, look!" Asher called out, holding up a flower he'd picked."It's beautiful, sweetie," I called back, waving at him.As the af
Theodore's Regret 101. The Letter
Alina's Pov As I opened the letter, I watched carefully as my heart was pounding in my chest. I unfold the paper with trembling hands and began to read. The silence in the car feeling heavy, each second stretching out as my eyes take in what was written. My Dearest Alina,If you are reading this, then my time has come, and I have departed from this world. There are no words that can truly express the remorse I feel for the pain and suffering I caused you. I know I was never the father you deserved. I was selfish, cruel, and neglectful, and I let my ambitions and grudges take precedence over my duties to you as a parent.Signing you away to Theodore was the most disgraceful thing I ever did. I justified it as a business decision, but deep down, I knew it was wrong. It was not until I was imprisoned that I began to see the full extent of my failures and the hurt I had inflicted on you. I asked you to visit, hoping to have the chance to make amends, to explain myself, and to beg for
Theodore's Regret 100. The Funeral
Alina's Pov "How... when?"Theodore takes a step closer, his expression softening as he reaches for my hand again. "Earlier today," he says gently. "I'm so sorry, Alina."I feel a strange numbness wash over me, a mix of shock and disbelief. "I... I don't know what to say," I stammer, my voice breaking."It's okay," Theodore murmurs, pulling me into a comforting embrace. "Take your time."I cling to him, the weight of the news pressing down on me. The room fades into the background as I try to process the reality of my father's death, feeling Theodore's steady presence grounding me in the midst of my turmoil.I stand there, wrapped in Theodore's embrace, but all I feel is a strange, unsettling numbness. No sadness, no remorse, just a void where my emotions should be. The news echoes in my mind, but it feels distant, as if it's happening to someone else.I pull back slightly, looking up at Theodore. "I don't... I don't feel anything," I confess, my voice barely above a whisper. "I tho
Theodore's Regret 99. The Movie Night
Alina's PovAs I opened the door to the penthouse, Thea stood there with a huge grin, her arms loaded with bags of snacks and a couple of DVDs. It had been way too long since we'd had one of our legendary sleepovers."Thea! You made it!" I exclaimed, giving her a tight hug."Of course I did! Wouldn't miss it for the world," she replied, squeezing me back. "Where's my little man?""Asher! Aunt Thea's here!" I called out.Within seconds, a blur of curly hair and infectious energy came barreling towards us. Asher threw himself into Thea's arms, giggling wildly as she lifted him off the ground."I've missed you so much, buddy!" Thea said, spinning him around. Asher squealed with delight, his laughter filling the room."We've missed you too," I said softly, watching them with a smile.After settling in and catching up a bit, we gathered on the couch with a mountain of popcorn between us. Asher sat between Thea and me, his eyes wide with excitement as he looked at the stack of movies on the
Theodore's Regret 98. A Reminder of Past
Alina's Pov Cooking with Asher was always a delightful, messy adventure. This morning, he had insisted on helping me make pasta. At just four years old, he had a fiery determination and an eagerness to be involved in whatever I was doing. How could I say no to his bright eyes and infectious enthusiasm?“Okay, sweetheart, you can help Mommy,” I said, lifting him up to sit on the kitchen counter. His eyes sparkled with joy, and he clapped his tiny hands in excitement."Yay! I help Mama," he declared proudly.I set the ingredients out on the counter: a packet of pasta, a variety of spices, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions. Asher leaned forward, eyes wide, surveying the array of items before him. He reached for the spice jars, his small hands struggling a bit with the lids.“Let me help you with that, love,” I said, gently twisting off the cap of the oregano for him. “This is oregano. Smell it. Isn’t it wonderful?”Asher took a big whiff and scrunched up his nose, making a face that m
Theodore's Regret 97. Love Under The Stars
Alina's Pov Without breaking the kiss and having his hand wrapped around me, he effortlessly walked to the other side of the decoration and it was only then I noticed a beautiful pastel tent decorated with fairy lights waiting for us. “What are you—” my words were silenced as his lips captured mine in a fervent kiss. The world around us disappeared. His hands slid up my sides, pulling me closer as I deepened the kiss, our tongues tangling in a dance of raw need. My soft lips yielded to his, and I clutched his shoulders, pulling him even closer. The intensity of the moment consumed us, our breaths mingling, my gasps fueling his desire. He cupped my face with one hand, his thumb brushing against my cheek as I tilted my head, exploring his mouth with a hunger I couldn’t contain. My fingers threaded through his hair, tugging gently. Every touch, every caress was electric, igniting a fire that burned hotter with each passing second. I could feel my heart pounding against his chest,
