Azek's POV My toast was a heart-warming one. Every heart was touched in the room including mine. Mia looked happy with all I said. Her smiles were all I wanted to see. Her beauty illuminated our future, her strong soul held us together in love as family. Mia's presence made us connected as a family. I left the room after the nurse informed me that my presence was needed by the doctor. I walked down the hallway thinking about what the doctor had to say. Please let it be good news I said to myself. I didn't want any more bad news. My life has started making sense. I got to the doctor's office and knocked. “Come in” the doctor yelled from inside the office. “Good day doctor, you requested my presence,” I said while I entered the office. “Yes Azek, from our test results and close monitoring, I think Mia is good to go home now. Besides, many people have missed her. So we are letting her go” the doctor said with a massive smile. I was pleased to hear that my angel is well. “So
Azek's POVSeeing Reed hug Mia that way was very uncomfortable to watch.Was I overthinking it? Was there anything going on between them?Mia is mine, He should know his boundaries. Read had a crush on Mia in high school, I remember.They broke their hug and Reed stared at Mia as she made her way to sit close to me.“Reed, how's life” I said in a strong tone trying to move his attention away from Mia.He shook his head and turned his gaze to me.Yes, he was lost looking at Mia. And he hugged her, that was on purpose.“Uhm, Azek, you were saying ?” Reed said anxiously. It was obvious that he wasn't paying attention.“He was asking how you're fairing” Mia repeated my question to him.He still looked absent-minded. He finally said something, “All is going well, business is good. I'm just a bit lonely sometimes".Ok, that was sad. A Mature man like Reed needs a companion, But Mia is off-limits.“That's sad, you should put yourself out there though, you could get lucky,” I said with s bit
Azek's POV What have I done, I shouldn't have said that, What is wrong with me?I promised not to cause Mia any more stress. Was this how I would do that? If I continue like this, I'm going to break the connection we are trying to have. Mia was really upset by my petty attitude. I spent the entire night, tried not to think too much about the whole scenario.The night drifted slowly, maybe it was waiting for me to say a word of apology to Mia for my actions earlier. I got up and walked out of the room to check on the kids. The boys were sound and fast asleep. I need to apologize to Mia. I said to myself while walking back to my bedroom. “Mia, are you still up?” I said as I opened the door. I didn't get a reply, so I walked towards her side of the bed and gently tapped her. She opened her eyes slightly and grumbled. “Leave me alone, I need to sleep,” she said in a grumpy tone. “ I apologize for what I said earlier, I was being petty and immature," I said in a soft tone. Mia
Azek’s POV The moment Chloe walked in that door, I knew something bad was about to happen. The expression on Chloe’s face screamed evil, danger, and doom. I couldn't breathe properly, my hands became sweaty, and my eyes widened. Could this be the end of my marriage? Who did Chloe find out that Mia was here? Was this just a mere coincidence? I looked at Mia, she had a confused look on her face.I couldn't utter a word. I just stared at Chloe thinking what her next move would be. Chloe had this evil smirk on her face. She indefinably came for trouble. “Hello Azek, what a pleasant surprise,” Chloe said to me still having her evil smile. I couldn't control my eyes. They blinked aggressively and my teeth noshed together. Further preventing me from saying anything. Mia looked at her and then turned to look at me. I was speechless. “Mia, this is Chloe your twin sister” a sentence finally left my mouth. Chloe turned to Mia and said “Hey sis, I see your life is going smoothly, how are
Azek’s POV The moment Chloe walked in that door, I knew something bad was about to happen. The expression on Chloe’s face screamed evil, danger, and doom. I couldn't breathe properly, my hands became sweaty, and my eyes widened. Could this be the end of my marriage? Who did Chloe find out that Mia was here? Was this just a mere coincidence? I looked at Mia, she had a confused look on her face.I couldn't utter a word. I just stared at Chloe thinking what her next move would be. Chloe had this evil smirk on her face. She indefinably came for trouble. “Hello Azek, what a pleasant surprise,” Chloe said to me still having her evil smile. I couldn't control my eyes. They blinked aggressively and my teeth noshed together. Further preventing me from saying anything. Mia looked at her and then turned to look at me. I was speechless. “Mia, this is Chloe your twin sister” a sentence finally left my mouth. Chloe turned to Mia and said “Hey sis, I see your life is going smoothly, how are
Reed's POV “I will be with you shortly” I said to Mia who was trying to hide her bad mood. I sense she was in serious tears. I knew something was wrong but I was confused.I tried not to judge Azek immediately. He might not be the direct cause for her tears. Deep down, my guts told me Azek had committed another offense that made Mia to break down like that. I drove hurriedly to Azek's mansion, the road was busy as countless cars were out. Workers coming in from work. Making driving slow and difficult. I made use of some shortcuts I knew and got to the mansion some fifteen minutes later. As I entered the building, it was awfully quiet. I guess the kids were not back from school.I scanned the living room looking for any sign of life. Everything looked dead calm. “Hello, is anyone home” I said as I walked in. My eyes caught Mia in the corner of the room. She was crying with her head buried between her arms. “Mia, what's wrong? “ I said as I walked towards her. I drew a chair a
Azek’s POV Reed was trying to make his way to Mia. He was using her most vulnerable state to get her. I felt betrayed. “Why would he do this to me, well, It’s my fault, I shouldn’t have put Mia in such a state,” I said to myself As I walked up the stairs in shame and growing hate for Reed? I heard someone come into the mansion. I didn’t care who it was, I just continued walking up the stairs. I was only thinking about how to make Mia love me again. “Reed !, you asshole” I screamed in my head. I didn’t want Mia to be more upset. I decided not to confront Reed in her presence. Deciding to go upstairs and not say a word. It was the best option. When I got to my room, I dropped my bags and sat on the bed. Thinking of my next move. When suddenly I heard Lilian’s voice, she wailed and cried, asking if Mia was ok. She was the one who walked in on my way up the stairs. “What has he done this time, why can’t he just make this marriage work and stop putting you through emotional stres
Mia’s POV A lot was going on in my life at the moment. One day, my happy marriage turned into a failing one. Lilian was fed up with all Azek was doing. “You deserve better, honey, just leave this man. He doesn’t want your happiness. He just wants to be heartbroken” Lilian said, raising her voice. “Please, Mia, just try not to think about it. Your health is more important. Your kids need you. Please be here for them” Lilian said referring to my health condition. I wasn’t supposed to be triggered by sadness or anger. I was handling my emotions well, but my countenance showed how heartbroken I was. Reed came back downstairs and said to me “Cheer up honey, don’t allow his behavior to break you and deprive you of pure happiness. You have the purest heart a person anyone could have. You deserve happiness to the fullest. Please cheer up, we all love you”. Both Reed and Lilian’s words were so calming, and my anxiety reduced as I heard each of them encourage me. Truly, I was loved and A
Reed’s POV“You better cooperate with the police” the prison Warder yelled at me as he unlocked my cell. Since my arrival at the prison, he had always treated me like I was some hardened criminal. But deep down I felt immense remorse for all I had done. I allowed my emotions to push me into signing a deal with the devil without weighing the consequences. I sat on the bunk bed, soaking in the guilt that ate my sanity slowly. All I could think of was the people I had hurt in the course, of executing the will of Chloe. The prison warder informed me that I had an interrogation session with an inspector. Before this, I had undergone multiple interrogation sessions, each one more dreadful than the last. “Hey, step out of the cell and walk down the hallway to the last room on your left” the prison warder directed me like I didn't know the drill. He finished his sentence, but I didn't make any move, I just sat there burying myself in guilt and self-hate. I just wanted to be left alone. “Mo
Chloe's POV“What is wrong with Marcus?” I asked myself these questions expecting a vivid answer, but they remained floating around in my mind. All my efforts in contacting Marcus kept heating dead ends. The psychological pressure made me flutter, draining my confidence and gradually bringing me to the brink of anxiety and fear. Failure wasn't an option at this point, additionally I had come too far to give up now. My conversation with my mom led me to see the eruption of the concealed desperation she has been holding in. Over the course of days, my mom has been calling to pester me. Always questioning my next move, the more I listened to her, the depressed I became. Her alliance with Mr. and Mrs. Mendez made it difficult to think as they were constantly on my neck. Constantly reminding me of my failed past efforts. After some time of thinking about my messed up life, I got a call from the contact I requested to contact Marcus. My phone rang loudly, breaking the silence I sat in.
Mia's POV “Lewis! Liam! Can you both come downstairs and have your breakfast ?” I yelled from the sitting room to the boys who were upstairs playing in their rooms. It was a bright morning, and the light from the sun cast a Golden hue on the house. The tension I and the boys felt on our arrival, had faded into a more comfortable feeling. It was indeed a safe house. As I prepared breakfast, my thoughts drifted into the trauma I experienced at the hospital. Flashbacks of Azek surrounded by nurses and doctors trying to save his life, replayed in my mind. These thoughts drained me emotionally. I had done so many things trying to get my mind off my anxiety, but all my efforts to achieve peace of mind proved fruitless. I guess being the soul Bond between family at critical times was exhausting. Despite the settled feeling of comfort and safety, my mind was still roaming, my heart pounding with anxiety about Azek’s condition. I wasn't sure if he had been moved or if he was still at
Azek's POV “Daniel ?” I asked more to myself than him. I tried to sit upright but the intense pain that surged through my body made it difficult to move. My memory will still foggy, the headache intensified, and my stomach twisted with worry. The young man, who had introduced himself as Daniel was a familiar face. But my current mental State didn't allow me to think. According to his introduction, he knew me and my family, so I decided to ask him about Mia. “Where is Mia ?” I asked him, my voice slightly elevated and strained, “you have to tell me where she is”.Daniel gave a loud sigh before answering me and his face laced with worry and concern. “Stop bothering your mind” he said, “you have to be calm” “Why were they hiding Mia's location from me” I asked myself. Everybody kept telling me to be calm. I was gradually getting to the limit of my patience, as all my efforts to get to Mia proved fruitless. Daniel noticed my anger. He glanced at me with hesitation and concern, she
Azek’s POV“What happened to me” was the question I had been asking myself for several days. I tried shaking off the foggy feeling I felt in my head as I woke up. I blinked countless times, but the haze didn’t clear up. My memory was cloudy, making it difficult to remember anything. The more I tried to think, the more intense this throbbing pain I felt at the back of my head. “Where am I” I finally forced some words out of my mouth after what felt like days of being mute. I have never felt such disorientation in my life. I was blind mentally. I opened my eyes and scanned the room. It was dimply lit, and I could barely hear any sound, except the sound of the heart rate monitor attached to me. “Was I in the hospital?” I blinked countless more times, forcing my articulation to come alive. I knew I was still alive, but a part of my brain felt dead. After a couple of minutes of laying still on the bed, my memories started coming in blurred fragments. Faces and actions of different peop
Mia's POV “Mummy, where are we going?” Lewis asked as we began our drive in the car. I sat there, sandwiched between Liam and Lewis. They both stared at me with confused faces. I couldn't bring myself to explain what was happening. I didn't understand fully. All I knew was Chloe intended to take my life. The more I gave the situation some thought, the more I felt a void form in my guts. Daniel had hurriedly whisked us away from the hospital, leaving Azek without any word of explanation and this was unfortunate for him. What if he started looking for us? His condition might worsen due to our absence. “We are going to someplace safe for now, it's not for long. We will see Daddy soon" I explained what was left of my shattered mind to Lewis. The drive was awkwardly quiet, the only dominant sound was the soft humming of the car engine. Liam on the other side of the car was quietly scanning the road Intensely. He behaved like he could sense that something was wrong. I could see him glan
Mia's POV Daniel’s sudden appearance made the room grow in tension. His shaky hands, widened eyes, and standing hair all have off the unnerving heaviness that filled the room. “You all have to leave now !, like immediately move” Daniel exclaimed, breaking the awakened silence that accompanied his entrance. He puffed like he sprinted all the way here. “What do you mean?” I asked Daniel, my voice filled with dread and fear. I'm a split second, my mind raced through the worst scenarios. Daniel's urgency was about Chloe, but he was too unsettled to explain. “Calm down, breathe, and explain to us what you mean,” Natalia said, she was confused by his unusual behavior and words. Daniel took a deep breath, trying to calm himself. He closed his eyes and took some time to breathe. He shortly opened his eyes and spoke, this time a bit calmer. “I went to talk with someone who knew Chloe very well – Marcus, he said Chloe is planning something huge and would strike anytime soon. She might com
Mia’s POV “Hey boys, you both need to stop playing around. There are a lot of things you would rather not break in here” I said to Liam and Lewis. They both were playing happily in the wardroom where Azek lay on his sick bed. The tension in the hospital had reduced after the news of the brain scans and Azek’s response to treatment and overall improvement in his health. They seemed a bit happier after they spent some days with Natalia back at the mansion. I watched them play and smile despite the traumatic situation we found ourselves. I glanced at Azek; he, too, was enjoying the sight of the boys playing; I could see him wish he could stand up and join them to play. His eyes were fixed on the boys, and gradually a wide and bright smile grew on his face. It’s been a few days and I still haven’t gotten any word from Daniel. He told me about his plan to look for someone who had valid information about Chloe’s whereabouts. Well, maybe he hasn’t found someone yet. I said to myself, tryi
Daniel's POV I exclaimed out of excitement in my mind, but I held my composure. I couldn't afford to celebrate too Early. We still had bigger fish to fry. “ I need everything! Where is she hiding, who is her possible alias, and what's her next move? I need it all Marcus !" I exclaimed! He leaned forward resting his cuffs on the metal table. I immediately brought out a small jotter and a pen ready to take notes. “ She's been lying low in an abandoned penthouse in the East of town. And as for her next move she's currently spying on Mia and her family at the hospital. She might have sent someone to poison Mia already. She has been talking about me for weeks, and if that doesn't work, she plans to go to the hospital herself,” he revealed. As he spoke, I wrote down every detail I deemed useful. My stomach twisted, and my ears hurt from listening to him. “So how do we get to her, storm the penthouse? Or do we wait for her to show face at the hospital? And how soon do you think she wou