…Crawford Mansion.“Mummy, have you seen this?”“This is so beautiful, Mummy… Can I try it on?”“Oh, this one looks great! Mummy, do you think Daddy spent a lot of money on it!?”Of course!He must have spent millions.A simple school bag looked like a magical device out of a fairytale. With these hundreds of school materials, how was Violet going to find a space to put the things she bought?“You know what? I kind of think reuniting Mimi with her Daddy is a good thing.” Freya sat beside her on the mini couch. They had to share the small couch because even the bed was filled up with gifts. Mimi's room was literally jam-packed, and there wasn't a little space to move.“She's enjoying things you couldn't provide her before.” Freya went on. “I'm so happy that she's living the princess life!” Violet couldn't believe her best friend's words. Of course, she could provide Mimi with those things.She just didn't want to spoil her too much.“Don't tell me you've started admiring him?” Sh
Not again! It had to be right this time.Violet cupped her palms together, her eyes shut as she muttered every word of prayer. Sitting in the Doctor's office, she tapped her feet rapidly on the floor, her nerves tingling with anxiousness.As if this was the purpose of her existence, every day she stood on tenterhooks. Violet was losing patience, and so was her husband, Clyde.Many times he tried to hide it, masking his worry with indifference. Yet, it was always evident in his demeanor whenever they spoke about having a baby. “If you were a researcher, Mrs. Crawford, I bet you'd endure decades for a single breakthrough.”The Doctor's words jolted her out of her thoughts. Violet stiffened, her heart skipping a beat, anticipation and nervousness filling up her chest. “W- What do you mean?” Her voice came out as a soft whisper as she rose to her feet, studying the middle-aged man's expression. But the Doctor was all smiles. Violet had never seen him so happy.“Mrs. Crawford, con
Birth control pills?Violet leaned against the door, her heart breaking into pieces.What was happening?Was her mind tricking her, making her imagine her husband's voice? Clyde would never-The shock froze her, and she stood rooted on the same spot, her ears picking up the rest of their conversation.“Quit joking, Clyde…” Cora said, her voice playful. “You and Violet are married. Why would you want a baby with me?”“Marrying Violet wasn't my choice,” Clyde grunted as if merely mentioning her name disgusted him. “If she hadn't interfered, you'd be Mrs. Crawford instead of her.”“Clyde, but your family likes Violet.”“That’s because she fooled my grandfather!” Clyde's voice turned darker. “She’s a gold digger. I'm only waiting for the perfect opportunity to chase her out!”Each word sliced through Violet's heart. Her shoulders trembled and her tears flowed like a dam. How funny. Clyde never loved her!How did he conceal this hate so perfectly?A gold-digger.He was the one who took
…In The Evening.Clyde returned to the Villa, the stillness in the atmosphere unsettling.Violet would normally receive him at the door.Where was she? For the first time in three years, the doorway was empty, the doors shut in fact. Strange!Clyde knocked, and a maid opened the doors instead. “Welcome home, Mr. Crawford.”Clyde wasn't listening to her greeting, his gaze traveling into the empty living room. Violet wasn't there. He walked past the maid, who scurried after him, her eyes darting around rapidly. “Mr. Crawford…” She stopped him, lowering her voice to a whisper. “Actually, we've run out of birth control pills. There's none to put inside Mrs. Crawford's dinner for tonight.”Violet's absence was more disturbing than the finished pills. Clyde frowned. “Where's she?”“Mrs. Crawford might be sleeping upstairs.” The maid scratched her head as if unsure of her own words. “She complained of a stomach ache in the morning.”Stomach ache?Violet rarely got sick!That was impo
…Five Years Later.Sitting on a balcony across from the vast ocean, the gentle morning wind breezed past, dancing with her hair. The same as time, the wind blew effortlessly and fast, leaving one wondering about the rapid progression of events. Surely, a single incident could sway one's destiny, forging a new path towards either happiness or hell. Which path was she headed to?“Ouch!” Violet winced, the sudden sharp pain from her finger snapping her out of her thoughts. Freya had accidentally clipped her nail deep, or maybe it wasn't by accident.Freya didn't look a bit apologetic even as she whispered, “Sorry,” with a playful wink. “Careful.” Throwing her an offensive look, Violet blew on the spot. She studied her fingernails, appreciating the perfection.Freya didn't have to go all out. It would have been a simple painting, and she would be contented.“Relax, Vi.” Freya smiled, studying her face. “Getting engaged is only the beginning of everlasting happiness. True happiness
Violet stilled, her heartbeat pausing for a second.As if an iced water had been poured over her, she shuddered. The same reaction over and over again. She'd always experience this shock, then dread whenever her daughter announced such a statement.The echoes of Mimi's tiny shoes on the floor jolted Violet to the present. Eyes shining happily like a million stars, Mimi jumped onto her lap and stared at her eagerly. “Mummy, believe me this time. I found my true Daddy!”In her little voice was a firm resolve that sent Violet's heart racing. Sigh!Why was she apprehensive when her daughter was always fond of this little drama?“What are you saying, Mimi?” Asher reached forward to pat her hair. “Your Daddy's right here…” He pointed towards himself. “... Me.” “Hold it, Uncle Asher.” Folding her chubby arms across her chest, Mimi gave him a pointed look. “If you were my Daddy, you'd have red hair.”Asher touched his hair. “Well, you don't have red hair either.”“That's the point.” Mimi
With Clyde, that happily ever after was never possible.The man who never wanted a child with her,How would he react when he found out about her daughter? What would Violet's life be like?What would Mimi's future look like? She couldn't burst her daughter's bubble, but maybe it was high time Violet told her the true nature of her father.Mimi rejected other men, saying her Daddy was better. Should Violet tell her that her father was the worst man on earth?That would be too brutal for a little girl's ears. But with each day that passed by, Mimi's resolve to find her real Daddy grew stronger.Her eagerness was even turning into a wild imagination that scared Violet. Because some times, those imaginations fit Clyde's description perfectly just like moments ago. The Next Morning.Violet woke up on the king-sized bed to find her daughter gone. She could recall Mimi whispering late in the night that she would resume the search for her Daddy this morning.Letting out a helpless sig
~Her Mummy!Where did this little girl come from?Where were her parents?She clung onto him like a koala, calling him foreign names he'd never heard of. Her Daddy. What the hell…“You'd better follow me to my Mummy right now,” the little girl added, her strength surprising Clyde as she pulled his legs. How funny!“Come on, Daddy-”“No!” Clyde repeated. “I'm not your father.”Then he noticed the stains on his pants. The little girl's hands must have come in contact with sand before she approached him.Sighting the dust on his pants, Clyde's frustration turned into annoyance. He moved his leg, shaking her off in the process.“Ouch!” The little girl landed butt-first on the sand. Shocked for a second, her eyes were wide before they watered up, gathering a pool of tears. She sniffled rapidly before her loud wails echoed in the area.Clyde's demeanor wavered, a guilty feeling kicking in. At the sight of the little girl crying, something tugged at his heartstrings.Strange! He pi
…Crawford Mansion.“Mummy, have you seen this?”“This is so beautiful, Mummy… Can I try it on?”“Oh, this one looks great! Mummy, do you think Daddy spent a lot of money on it!?”Of course!He must have spent millions.A simple school bag looked like a magical device out of a fairytale. With these hundreds of school materials, how was Violet going to find a space to put the things she bought?“You know what? I kind of think reuniting Mimi with her Daddy is a good thing.” Freya sat beside her on the mini couch. They had to share the small couch because even the bed was filled up with gifts. Mimi's room was literally jam-packed, and there wasn't a little space to move.“She's enjoying things you couldn't provide her before.” Freya went on. “I'm so happy that she's living the princess life!” Violet couldn't believe her best friend's words. Of course, she could provide Mimi with those things.She just didn't want to spoil her too much.“Don't tell me you've started admiring him?” Sh
Cora yelped, and she fell, landing on his lap.“Clyde-”“Be quiet!” He snapped. “Have I not warned you not to come near my family anymore? What are those gifts you brought to my daughter?”He stared at her so darkly, and if looks could kill, she would have been buried six feet underneath the ground by now. Cora struggled to breathe, but his grip on her neck only increased. Damnit! She shut her eyes and opened them, letting her tears flow. “Those gifts…” She choked. “I hoped to apologize with them, Honey. I never intended to hurt Mimi.”His glare intensified.He didn't believe any words she said. Cora gritted her teeth, her heart burning with anger and pain.Why couldn't he give in already? That poor filthy girl, Violet, wasn't gonna benefit him.“Honey…” She shed more tears, letting it dampen her make-up.Right now, her appearance wasn't her problem.She didn't come here to flaunt her beauty or turn any sick heads.She was only here for a single mission.The dickhead Herman would
…At CJ Group. Clyde sat across his desk, staring at the same document on the computer’s screen for hours.The words weren't written in a foreign language.They were basic and simple, with the document explaining the collaboration terms between the CJ Group and a construction company.Yet, he couldn't understand anything.The more he tried to grasp the meanings, the more his attention swayed.Clyde finally gave up. He closed the document and supported his forehead with both hands, his mind wandering to the source of his distraction. It had been three days already. She neither spoke with him nor paid him attention.She was literally running from him. Could he continue living this way?How was Clyde gonna get his wish fulfilled if they kept on living like this?Violet was probably mad at him due to what happened when she was drunk. Well, he didn't make any advances at her, and she'd been the one who jumped at him first.Yet, he had a feeling that her anger was due to something els
…At Twilight Hotel.He'd lost track of time.He must have been standing here since morning. Leaning by the large window, Asher stared at his phone, contemplating whether to dial her number or not.But she'd asked him to give her space.There should be no communication between them.Would he be able to do that?Could he survive not keeping in touch with her for a whole month?“Mr. Sydney, you've missed breakfast as well as lunch.” Sitting on a couch inside the hotel suite, his assistant gave him a worried look. “You aren't regretting your decision, are you?”Regret?Did he have the right to?Was he even given the opportunity to decide?It was Violet's decision after all. She'd only asked for a favor, not seeking his opinion.The hell he was comfortable with her living under the same roof with another man. “I don't,” He replied. But James came forward, giving him a worried look. “Since it has gotten to this, I have to say this. Can't you let her go?”“Is that even a question?” Ashe
“Why should I follow you, Mr. Crawford!” She looked at him as if she'd murder him with her eyes.Despite him holding her hand, she didn't budge.Clyde wondered what was going on.Why she'd changed so fast.He could still feel the burning pain of the slap. He couldn't get over the shock and his worries only increased. “Violet-”“Just leave me alone!” She screamed. “I'm already here, right? I'm not going anywhere, so let me breathe!”Clyde didn't see her outburst coming. She appeared oddly irritated ever since he met her at his parents’ quarters with Mimi. Did he do anything wrong without knowing?Did he say something wrong? “Violet-”She snatched her hand off and stood up. Violet gave him a last glare then she grabbed her friend’s hand and they walked away. Clyde watched their backs, his worry transforming into frustration. If she kept treating him like this, how was he ever gonna have peace?Was she still doubting him?He thought she'd let everything go since last night.Last
Hearing that statement coming from him, Violet almost laughed out loud.Why did he look displeased by the gift his mistress just bought?“Yay, Daddy! You're the best!” Mimi let go of her and hurried to the man, hugging his leg tightly. “Where’s Grandma?” Clyde picked her up.He looked so happy and carefree as he spoke with her. “I bet you're having a great time with her.”“Grandma treats me well.” Mimi bobbed her head happily. “Grandma bought me a tablet and she promised to take me shopping later.”“Daddy, will you and Mummy come along?” Mimi added. “Grandma said there’s a huge mall that sells luxury things.”“If course, we'll go with you.”“I'm so sorry, Baby… Mummy's quite busy today.”They both said concurrently. Violet glanced at Clyde who stared at her in confusion. Seriously, she hated looking at his face. “It's okay, Mummy…” Mimi pursed her lips. “I'll miss you a lot, but Grandma and Daddy will be there with me.”Violet stood up with a sigh. She hated to see her baby being
Cora brought her baby some gifts.Folding her hands, Violet chortled. What trick was she up to this time? “Let me have a look,” She ordered the maid who followed her inside with the gift boxes. Violet opened them one after the other. There were a bunch of clothes inside one box, and the second box contained school materials.And then the third box contained all sorts of toys.“Wow, Ma’am Cora surely knows what the Little Young Miss needs!” The maid said in excitement. “I bet she loves her very much.”Love?Violet almost scoffed.She couldn't tell what Cora was up to this time, but she couldn't allow any shit to happen.“Dispose of them.” She pushed the gifts aside and ordered the maid, “Do that before Mimi sees them.”Because it would be hard to throw them away then as her baby might get tempted by the toys.“B- But, Young Miss-” The maid looked confused, stuttering as she packed the gifts together hesitantly. “What if it hurts Ma’am Cora's feelings? She's still here and she might
Well, that was embarrassing.Violet wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole.Shutting her eyes, she sank in embarrassment.Clyde didn't hear her moan, right? Urgh! Damnit!She was done for.How could she let his touch affect her so much?Why couldn't she get a hold of herself?Did she even have control over her body? She bit her lips, struggling to keep her heartbeat in check as the effect of his touch still lingered.Moments later, Violet was able to calm down.She opened her eyes, however, there was a storm in his eyes. Staring at her, Clyde's eyes darkened with desire, his Adam's apple bobbed up and down. He pressed forward and all the energy to push him away departed her. Her knees were the weakest, her entire body failing her at the moment.Honestly, Violet was afraid…This kind of effect the man had on her scared her to the core. When he leaned forward again, whispering in her ears, her insides melted immediately.“It's a servant from Grandpa's quarters,” Cly
Grandpa wanted to send her baby away? Violet's heart skipped a beat. That was too sudden. Sending Mimi to a children's boarding school abroad literally meant taking her away from her.No!Violet couldn't let that happen. “You can't believe it, but when she was with me yesterday, I found out my great-granddaughter has an extraordinary talent unlike other kids,” Grandpa Luke went on. “Remember you attended a similar school, Grandson. Imagine if my great-granddaughter grows up to be as astounding as you are.”Violet walked into the area, listening quietly.She sat on the chair beside Clyde as she greeted the old man good morning.“Ha! You're finally here, Violet!” Grandpa Luke chuckled. “I wanted to see you since yesterday, but you and this silly boy were occupied by something else, right?”The knowing look Grandpa Luke gave her made her uncomfortable.Honestly, did anything happen between her and Clyde?She glanced toward the man. However, Clyde quickly looked away.That was fishy.