SoniaThe moment I stepped back into the waiting area, all thoughts of Jeff’s humiliation burned away at the sight of Mia standing there, arms crossed, impatiently waiting for me. Finally, something was going my way. I was already thinking she wouldn’t come, but seeing her now, I knew my little drama yesterday worked. Her eyes flicked over me, studying my face. “You look like hell.” She exclaimed while I let out a short, humorless laugh. “You would too if you spent the morning getting insulted by a man who used to worship you.” I replied painfully while she curved her lips in a frown.“It’s Jeff, the whole drama with Freya affected our relationship, and he now wants nothing to do with me. I planned on playing my way back into his heart today.” I explained.She smirked. “So, it didn’t work?” My jaw tightened. “No. But that’s fine. I don’t need Jeff. I have a better plan. I’ll deal with him later. For now, we are taking care of the more pressing issues.” I let out.Mia’s smirk fa
Freya The evening air was cool against my skin as I stepped out of the car, stretching my legs after the long flight. The city lights shimmered in the distance, a quiet hum of life buzzing around us, but my attention was locked on Victor. He stepped out beside me, effortlessly composed as always. His suit was slightly rumpled from travel, but somehow, that only made him look more irresistible. His sharp eyes swept over me, taking me in from head to toe, and a tiny, nervous flutter stirred in my stomach. I tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear, suddenly self-conscious. “I know, I look a mess,” I muttered, smoothing out the creases in my dress. “I barely had time to pack, let alone pick out something perfect. It was a last minute decision, so I just had to make do with what I had on.” His gaze lifted from my dress to my face, and a slow, knowing smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Freya,” he said, his voice like velvet, “you look perfect already. You don’t need to cha
Victor“You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," I said softly, while Freya beamed with smiles."How do you do it, Victor? How do you keep making me fall more and more in love with every word, gesture, and action?" I smiled when she said this and then wrapped my arms around her, pulling her in even tighter. "It's easy when it's you, Freya. You make it so easy." We stayed there for a moment, wrapped in each other and surrounded by the sweet quietness.After a long silence, I pulled back slightly. "Alright, my love. As much as I'd like to keep holding you forever, but for now, we have somewhere to be." I said, placing a finger over her lips."Somewhere?" She raised an eyebrow. I nodded. "There's an art exhibition in town tonight. Thought it'd be something you'd enjoy." She beamed at this. "That sounds amazing. Let me just unpack and find a dress." She chimed in, but before she could move, I gently grabbed her hand. "No need for that. Check the closet." "The closet?" She fr
FreyaThe moment we stepped into the hall, I felt like I'd walked straight into a dream. The grand hall was illuminated by warm golden lights, casting a soft glow over the polished marble floors and high arched ceilings. Crystal chandeliers hung elegantly above, their prisms scattering little specks of rainbow light across the room. There was music being played from a string quartet tucked in the background, and the sweet scent of expensive cologne and floral arrangements hung in the air. Art pieces, paintings, sculptures, intricate jewelry designs were displayed on elegant pedestals and along the colorful walls. Each piece had a little spotlight, making it feel like a treasure waiting to be discovered. Servers in neat black-and-white uniforms moved gracefully through the crowd, offering trays of sparkling champagne."Oh my God, Victor," I whispered, clutching his arm. "This place is stunning." He smiled down at me, his eyes full of warmth. "I knew you'd love it." "I feel like we
FreyaI felt my heart tighten in my chest as I watched with horror, my fiancé and my best friend having sex in the hotel. They were so engrossed and couldn’t even care less that they were half naked and anyone who cared, could see them from the glass wall of the building’s fourth floor. Sonia was pressed to the wall while Dennis worked her insides from behind. I couldn’t hear her moans but with every second that I imagined it, my heart sank the more.Tears flooded my face as I flashed into the last two years of my life when I met Dennis. He was everything I wanted and more. Tall, handsome, broad shoulders and chest, I couldn’t stop drooling as he pulled me into a hug. For a moment there, my heart forgot how to beat, and the moment he smiled and introduced himself, I knew I was going to marry him. I had fallen hard in love with him.Before then, Dennis and I had been talking online for two months. Sonia matchmade us, and though I didn’t want another relationship at the time, she had con
FreyaI felt a stray tear trickle down my face.I was still sitting on the bed in my lingerie while Dennis snored away. I looked at the gift box in my hand, and another tear came running. That was all I was worth. A gift to shut me from using my head.I pulled the ribbon and opened it. It was a necklace. A diamond necklace. It must have cost him a fortune. My fortune. Five hours ago, it would have meant the world to me and I would have sneaked into the bathroom to sing his praises to Sonia, and thank her for giving me the best man, Dennis. She would have smiled and pretended to have my back.Ohh Freya, what a fool you have been.I was still wallowing in self-pity when his phone beeped. For the first time in our relationship, I felt the urge to check it. I gently reached into his pocket and took it. It was Sonia and I wasn’t surprised.“Why aren’t you picking up? Are you home yet?” with so much anger, I went through his text messages, desperate to find something to prove his cheating a
Victor"This way then, my queen." I said to Freya with a gentle smile, while I held out my hand and saw her off to the car.I stood there, watching till her car was out of sight. I could literally taste the joy in my throat. I had been waiting for her for so long, and it had been so painful watching her love the wrong person who didn’t love her.Right from the first time I set my eyes on Freya, I wanted her. She had dreamy blue eyes, while her lush hair bounced over her shoulders. Her makeup was light, but it complimented her face and her beauty made those billboard models look like novices.“That’s my girl…” I had said to myself as I stared at the picture on her page over and over.When I finally peeled my eyes from my phone screen, I called my private investigator to run a quick search on her.We were supposed to meet on a blind date, but she stood me up. That was a first. No woman had ever done that.Abandon me on a date? Me? Victor Maddox, the handsome billionaire heir.Women floc
FreyaThroughout the drive back home, my mind was blank. I intentionally forced myself not to think. I know how carried away I get when my mind is shuffling through thoughts. I almost drove myself into an accident when I was going earlier. I’m not going to do that to myself again this time.Kill myself over a man who doesn’t give a f*ck about me and busy screwing my best friend?Best friend? Really? How could you still be calling that back-biting b*tch ass wh*re your best friend? - a thought rose in my head.I took in a deep breath and then let it out slowly as I blanked out my mind. I pulled into the driveway and then went into the house.I was sleek and quiet, making sure not to wake him up.Watching him snore away like his life depended on it, I was filled with rage again. I grabbed my pillow and for a second there, I felt the urge to stifle the life out of him with the pillow… but I didn’t.Instead, I curled into his arms and pretended like nothing happened. He pulled me in closer
FreyaThe moment we stepped into the hall, I felt like I'd walked straight into a dream. The grand hall was illuminated by warm golden lights, casting a soft glow over the polished marble floors and high arched ceilings. Crystal chandeliers hung elegantly above, their prisms scattering little specks of rainbow light across the room. There was music being played from a string quartet tucked in the background, and the sweet scent of expensive cologne and floral arrangements hung in the air. Art pieces, paintings, sculptures, intricate jewelry designs were displayed on elegant pedestals and along the colorful walls. Each piece had a little spotlight, making it feel like a treasure waiting to be discovered. Servers in neat black-and-white uniforms moved gracefully through the crowd, offering trays of sparkling champagne."Oh my God, Victor," I whispered, clutching his arm. "This place is stunning." He smiled down at me, his eyes full of warmth. "I knew you'd love it." "I feel like we
Victor“You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," I said softly, while Freya beamed with smiles."How do you do it, Victor? How do you keep making me fall more and more in love with every word, gesture, and action?" I smiled when she said this and then wrapped my arms around her, pulling her in even tighter. "It's easy when it's you, Freya. You make it so easy." We stayed there for a moment, wrapped in each other and surrounded by the sweet quietness.After a long silence, I pulled back slightly. "Alright, my love. As much as I'd like to keep holding you forever, but for now, we have somewhere to be." I said, placing a finger over her lips."Somewhere?" She raised an eyebrow. I nodded. "There's an art exhibition in town tonight. Thought it'd be something you'd enjoy." She beamed at this. "That sounds amazing. Let me just unpack and find a dress." She chimed in, but before she could move, I gently grabbed her hand. "No need for that. Check the closet." "The closet?" She fr
Freya The evening air was cool against my skin as I stepped out of the car, stretching my legs after the long flight. The city lights shimmered in the distance, a quiet hum of life buzzing around us, but my attention was locked on Victor. He stepped out beside me, effortlessly composed as always. His suit was slightly rumpled from travel, but somehow, that only made him look more irresistible. His sharp eyes swept over me, taking me in from head to toe, and a tiny, nervous flutter stirred in my stomach. I tucked a loose strand of hair behind my ear, suddenly self-conscious. “I know, I look a mess,” I muttered, smoothing out the creases in my dress. “I barely had time to pack, let alone pick out something perfect. It was a last minute decision, so I just had to make do with what I had on.” His gaze lifted from my dress to my face, and a slow, knowing smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. “Freya,” he said, his voice like velvet, “you look perfect already. You don’t need to cha
SoniaThe moment I stepped back into the waiting area, all thoughts of Jeff’s humiliation burned away at the sight of Mia standing there, arms crossed, impatiently waiting for me. Finally, something was going my way. I was already thinking she wouldn’t come, but seeing her now, I knew my little drama yesterday worked. Her eyes flicked over me, studying my face. “You look like hell.” She exclaimed while I let out a short, humorless laugh. “You would too if you spent the morning getting insulted by a man who used to worship you.” I replied painfully while she curved her lips in a frown.“It’s Jeff, the whole drama with Freya affected our relationship, and he now wants nothing to do with me. I planned on playing my way back into his heart today.” I explained.She smirked. “So, it didn’t work?” My jaw tightened. “No. But that’s fine. I don’t need Jeff. I have a better plan. I’ll deal with him later. For now, we are taking care of the more pressing issues.” I let out.Mia’s smirk fa
SoniaThe morning started with an unexpected message… one that sent my heart racing with both anxiety and anticipation. "Get ready. You’re leaving for a test." I stared at the officer who delivered the message, my pulse quickening. “What test?” She gave me a blank look, then shrugged. “Don’t know. Orders are orders. You can either get ready now or go in whatever state you’re in when the car arrives. Your choice.” I gritted my teeth as she walked away, my mind already piecing things together. This was it. The paternity test. Jeff was finally going through with it. I let out a slow breath, placing a hand on my stomach. If I don’t play my cards right, this test could be the final nail in my coffin.I can’t let that happen. I needed a plan. And this time, I had to make damn sure I executed it perfectly. I took extra time getting ready, even though my wardrobe options in this hellhole were severely limited. I had nothing good to wear, but thankfully, I have a very pretty face,
SoniaI sat on the cold, hard bench in the holding cell, staring at the wall, my mind racing. My lawyer had just left, giving me what should have been good news… the judge had allowed bail. But instead of feeling relieved, I felt trapped. The bail amount was huge. Impossible.Freya was really working tirelessly to keep me in here. After her little nasty talk the other day, she must have been so pained that I showed her who she really was. I mean, it’s really not my fault if the men in your life don’t find you worthy of love and commitment. She must have been so pained to the bone, and then ran to the judge to pull this strings.I can’t give her that satisfaction… never!I clenched my fists. I had no money left.Everything I saved was with Dennis, and we both blew it, indulging in our secret trips, designer clothes, and wild nights, living like we had the world at our feet, and we could never get caught. Even if I had a little left, it wouldn’t be enough. And Dennis? He wouldn’t eve
Victor The hum of the jet engines was steady, a reminder that we were moments away from takeoff. I sat back in my seat, staring out the window as the crew moved around. My phone buzzed, snapping me out of my thoughts. I picked it up and saw Stacey’s name flashing on the screen. “Hey, Stace,” I answered, trying to sound neutral, but my voice betrayed a hint of melancholy. “Victor,” she said, her tone cautious, “are you okay?” She asked while I blinked weakly.“I’m fine,” I replied, though the lump in my throat said otherwise. There was a pause before she asked, “Freya didn’t come, did she?” I exhaled softly. “No… no, she didn’t.” Her silence was louder than words. Finally, she said, “I don’t get it. I talked to her earlier, and she sounded excited about going with you. She even asked what kind of trip it was.” She let out while I frowned, confused but unwilling to let my hopes rise again. “She was probably talking about work or something else, Stacey. It’s okay. I’m not mad
Freya I woke up feeling like my chest was weighed down by a hundred bricks. The room was silent, except for the faint hum of the heater in the bathroom, but my thoughts were anything but quiet. I couldn’t stop replaying the events of the past few hours. Victor professing his love… Stacey’s words… and my own conflicted emotions. Was I rushing into something again?That question haunted me as I stared at the ceiling. I had a pattern, and I hated that I couldn’t seem to break free from it. Dennis had been my rebound after my last heartbreak, and look where that got me. I didn’t even take time to heal then. I just jumped in headfirst, hoping love would fix me. In my defense, I actually didn’t want to jump into another relationship that fast… I had made up my mind not to even try anything called love again but that evil b*tch, Sonia. She made me believe Dennis was the man I was made for and just the right piece for my life to have meaning. Silly me… I fell for it…Dennis is out of the
VictorThe doorbell jolted me out of sleep, echoing through the house like an alarm. I had slept late thinking about Freya and it was just overwhelming. Talking to Stacey had helped a bit, but the relief cleared off once doubts and errors started creeping in. I stayed in bed for a long time, tossing around until I was finally able to force myself to sleep…Hearing the doorbell, I was going to ignore it at first, since I wasn’t expecting anyone, but then, my heart raced, and for a split second, I thought it might be Freya. What if she came over to the house instead? I didn’t even check the time… I just jumped out of bed, threw on a shirt, and hurried downstairs. A million thoughts swirled in my head as I approached the door. Is she here? Did she decide to come with me after all? But why would she come to the house though? We agreed to meet at the airport…But when I opened the door, my heart sank. “Anna?” I let out, my voice laced with surprise and disappointment, which I was sure sh