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RUBBY'S POV When Alex finally pulled back, I caught my breath forcing myself to meet his gaze. His eyes were reassuring and warm, it made me feel safe and protected. But then, out of the corner of my eyes, I noticed Kevin. He seemed to be playing a different kind of game. He had his phone raised subtly, the screen angled towards us; my chest tightened when I understood what he was doing: he was taking a picture.I hesitated for a second as I looked at him with the corner of my eyes. His smirk widened as he lowered the phone slipping it back into his pocket as if nothing had happened. I got pissed but I decided against calling him out, at least not there and then."Rubby," Alex's mother called, pulling my attention away from Kevin; she was even softer now and called my name as though she had been familiar with me. "It's been such a pleasure having you here tonight; you are most welcome to come by anytime; our home is always open to you.""Thank you," I replied smiling politely."You'
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ALEXANDER'S POV I had fallen a thousand times, but when I finally gained balance it was fun.The soft glide of ice under my skateboard was soothing; the rink wasn't too crowded, just a few scattered couples and groups of friends enjoying the cool evening air. For once, I wasn't thinking about work or the endless problems piling up in my life. Instead, I was wholly focused on her.Rubby skated ahead of me like a pro; she was showing off, and she knew it. Her laughter rang out as she turned to face me, skating backwards like it was her second nature. "Common on lazy ass, keep up," she teased her cheeks flushed from the cold."I'm trying!" I called back struggling to maintain my balance. I had no flair for ice skating and she was clearly enjoying every second of my clumsy attempt to stay upright."Wait up, I might end up on my face again," I finally confessed. I had been proud for some time now, boasting that I could meet up with her, but it was obvious she had lived all her life on t
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ALEXANDER'S POV Whatever it was she had seen had shaken her to the core; I had a sinking feeling that our perfect evening was about to come crashing down.The sound of the phone clattering on the ground echoed louder in my head than it should have. Her face was pale, and she stared at nothing, something was terribly wrong, and whatever it was had already formed a pit of dread in my stomach.I bent down gently to pick up the phone, my hands trembled slightly as I turned the screen towards me.I saw nothing at first, but at a closer look, I saw a frozen video with a familiar face plastered across it like a splash of buttered cake, confirming my earlier fear.It was Mirabelle.I swallowed hard as I pressed play.Mirabelle's voice came out loud, cruel and filled with venom."You all think I have it easy because I'm a public figure? Because of my extravagant lifestyle? No, I don't; in fact, for the past few days, I've been fighting depression; I've been trying hard to stay happy. Do you k
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Rubby please," I called out, running this time to catch up with her.For one second, she didn't stop; she didn't turn. She kept walking fast as though she had any location in mind, I knew she was devastated, so it was likely that she was just moving without knowing where she was headed."Rubby, please let me explain now, you are not in the right state of mind to walk like this; please listen to me; I should have told you everything; I shouldn't have omitted some things, but I...."A taxi screeched to a halt in front of her, without hesitation, she flung the door open and slid inside."Rubby, please don't do this, please," my words came out in a rush, and I found myself gripping the car door."Let go please," she ordered gently."I'm sorry, Ruby."She stared at me in the eyes for almost fifteen seconds. "Thank God we didn't go deep; there is absolutely nothing to say again; the arrangement is cancelled; I will go deal with Nolan myself. Don't forget to throw the ring,
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RUBBY'S POV I sat curled up against the door my arms wrapped tightly around myself as the car sped through the streets. My body shook as I sobbed quietly, why was I so unlucky?First, it was Nolan, after three years of obsession, now it's Alex, just when I thought I was getting happy, but he had just seen me as a toy too all along.But why was I so hurt? I knew this wasn't real; I knew from the beginning that what Alex and I had was nothing more than an arrangement; it was just a contract. It was purely built on convenience not feelings. So why do I feel as though my heart has been ripped apart? Why Is my heart this hurt? I even felt worse compared to when I found out about Nolan's infidelity.But it's just an arrangement, why does it hurt so bad? I whispered."You talking to me?" The driver asked."No, no," I replied and sniffed, wiping my tears angrily and scolding myself.You know better than to let yourself get attached, Rubby, I whispered again to the hearing of the driver."Are
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MIRABELLE'S POVI lay on the big bed in Alex's penthouse, my silk robe draped loosely around me and a satisfied smirk playing on my lips. I had him exactly where I wanted him, in my palms and I was ready to milk this situation for all it was worth.I was furious when Kevin sent that photo. Why would he go as far as kissing her? After his parents found her worthy, I couldn't sit still; it was the only way to get him to stop whatever arrangement it was he had with her.I looked at the pregnancy result sitting pretty on the nightstand and laughed softly, My golden ticket.I quickly adjusted my expression when I heard the door creak open, allowing my eyes to glisten with unshed tears as Alex walked in. He looked totally exhausted, dark circles under his eyes, and small wrinkles forming at the corner of his eyes.Good, I muttered to myself, he has been thinking and worrying about me and his baby, of course, that's if the baby is his."Hey babe, how are you feeling today?" He asked taking
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ALEXANDER'S POV There comes a time in every man's life when he makes decisions that break him. I was at that time, and I was broken. Mirabelle's pregnancy meant I would marry her, not that I don't love her, but not enough to spend the rest of my life being committed to her. I was scared of my future with her, scared of how extravagant she was, but with this child, I had to make that bitter decision of settling for her, hoping I wouldn't fall into ruins.I adjusted my cufflinks as I stared at my reflection in the mirror. My parents had called for dinner, and I had agreed, thinking it was the perfect opportunity to tell them about Mirabelle's pregnancy and my plans to marry her.As I inserted my car keys, I caught of glimpse of something through the window. It was Mirabelle's car pulling out of the driveway.Where the hell was she going? I thought to myself. And why didn't she tell me she was going somewhere?I thought of calling her but decided against it. I had bigger issues to cont
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KEVIN'S POVBastard! I muttered, clenching my fist so tight that my nails dug into my palm. He had the guts to punch me, but I swear, he was going to regret it. He was the golden boy, the one who never did what was wrong in our parent's eyes, but now I would pull every string I could and make sure he disappointed them.My Jaw still throbbed from the force of his blow, but the physical pain was nothing compared to the rage burning inside me.I had waited for years for the perfect opportunity to watch him fall, and now he was handing me that opportunity on a platter of gold.It was obvious that he liked the Rubby of a girl, but it was stupid of him to also get Mirabelle pregnant. Well, that's even if the child was his, so it's even more stupid of him to accept responsibility for Mirabelle's pregnancy. Idiot! He spat when he walked to the door, I couldn't do anything, at least not when I was trying to gain my father's favour.I watched from the shadows as my parents sat in the living r
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RUBBY'S POV I was embarrassed on his behalf. I knew Alex did that intentionally; there were lots of staff that were lower than Nolan, yet he chose Nolan because he wanted to humiliate him."Why did you do that?" I asked when the hall became empty."Did what," he asked feigning ignorance."You know what I mean," I responded rolling my eyes."I do not know," he answered. Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked more professional. "I will be in my office, you can start to work Miss Rubby.""Miss Rubby?" He nodded and walked out, leaving me alone in the conference hall.A few minutes later, I sat at my desk, and the rhythmic clicking of my fingers against the keyboard filled the silence of my new office. I had barely gotten used to this space, yet it already felt oddly familiar.A new email notification popped up on my screen.I reached for the mouse, my eyes scanning the subject line, only for my focus to shatter when a commotion erupted outside.There were voices outside, Yelli
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ALEXANDER'S POV Her cheeks turned pink immediately, it made my heart swell with pride anytime I made her blush like that.To be honest, she did look breathtaking that morning; she wasn't on her usual trousers, shirt and Crocs; this morning, she wore a well-fitted blazer top with trousers that clung to her tiny perfect curves. My grin grew wider when my eyes fell on the necklace she wore, the same one I had gotten for her on the eve of the new year.The moment she said those words “I will be your personal assistant," I felt a rush of satisfaction unlike anything I had felt in a long time. Not just because she had accepted the role, but because of the reason behind it.She had seen those desperate women, all vying for a position that meant being close to me, and she had chosen to take her place instead.I smirked, then muttered to myself. Good choice, sweetheart.Adjusting my tie, I looked at her, arms crossed. “What changed your mind?”Rubby flicked her gaze towards the waiting room
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RUBBY'S POV The new year had come and gone.I lay awake, staring at my ceiling, my mind spinning with thoughts about Alex’s offer. Work for him? In his company? As his personal assistant? It was tempting, too tempting, but there was one glaring issue.Nolan and Trisha. Their presence irritated me, and I didn't think I could function well with both of them in the same building as me.I sighed, rolling onto my side, clutching my phone as I debated texting Alex. The offer was a big one, and as much as I admired him, working as his personal assistant felt too close, too intimate, too risky.But then wasn't it what I wanted? There was no use lying to myself, I wanted that closeness, but on another thought, I remembered he wanted us to be just friends, so what's the need? Being his personal assistant required much professionalism, but I wasn't sure I could do that with him around.Still, the idea of working in a different role intrigued me. I could prove myself and make something of my car
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TRISHA'S POVThe restaurant was alive with screams from kids and laughter from couples, the atmosphere buzzed with the joy of the New Year, but I felt none of it.I sat alone at a corner table, my hands wrapped around a cup of untouched coffee, my eyes scanning the entrance again.Still no sign of Nolan. Had he forgotten we were supposed to be together today?I exhaled sharply, glancing at my phone for what must have been the hundredth time.No text. No call. Nothing.The message thread was still the same; my last few texts were unanswered, and my calls were ignored.But I already knew, didn’t I?I knew where he was.With Rubby begging like the miserable fool that he was.A bitter laugh escaped my lips. How pathetic was I? Sitting here on New Year's waiting for a man who had never truly chosen me?I stirred my coffee absentmindedly, watching as the dark liquid swirled. It felt symbolic, like my own emotions, spiralling, mixing, drowning.How long could I keep up with such a miserable
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RUBBY'S POV The moment my eyes landed on the man standing there, all the air rushed out of my lungs.Nolan.With a bouquet of fresh red roses in his hands. On New Year’s Day.My body stiffened. Why on earth was he here? Shouldn't he be spending it with his real love Trisha? Would they even allow me a moment of peace at all? Does my change of environment mean nothing to them? How did they even find me? Both he and Alex.He looked quite different. He wasn’t in his usual pressed suit, just a simple sweater and jeans. Mom had given him a chair and didn't even bother to call me; I loved how cold she was to him; she needed to make up for times she totally ignored me for his sake.Before I could open my mouth, I heard a familiar laugh behind me.I had totally forgotten that Alex was chasing me playfully from the back, likely still amused by my embarrassing exit from the bedroom earlier."Rubby, why are you running, we both know..."His voice died the moment he stepped into the front area an
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RUBBY'S POV "Where is the room?" He asked."You were walking so bold as though you know where it was," I shot at him. "Over there," I said pointing towards the direction of my room.Minutes later, I shifted uncomfortably on the couch, hugging a pillow to my chest as I tried to find a position that didn’t make my back ache. This was a terrible idea.From across the room, I could hear Alex sigh dramatically from the bed."Rubby, come on. The bed is big enough for both of us."I rolled my eyes, even though he couldn’t see me in the dim light. "I’m fine here.""No, you’re not," he countered. "You’ve turned about a hundred times in the past five minutes."I pursed my lips, refusing to answer."You’re being ridiculous," he continued. "It’s just a bed. It’s not like I bite."I scoffed. "I wouldn’t be so sure about that."He chuckled. "Okay, you got me. But only when invited.""Alex!" I threw a pillow in his direction, but he only laughed harder."Fine, fine. Stay on the couch if you want,
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RUBBY'S POV "What!" I stared at Alex, completely thrown off by his request. Spend the night? In my house?"Yeah," he replied casually as though he had not just asked for the most impossible thing.I opened my mouth, then closed it, struggling to find the right words. Why here, of all places? What happened to all the luxurious hotels around? Besides, he was the famous Alexander Wolfe, and all he needed was a phone call, and he would be home in minutes. Why choose here?"I know it’s a lot to ask," he said, his voice softer than I’d ever heard it. "But it’s late, and I don’t want to be alone tonight. Not on New Year’s Eve. I've always spent it alone; allow me to spend it with you and your family."The way he sounded melted my heart. He was so sincere and vulnerable.I hesitated, my heart warring with my mind. Every logical part of me screamed to say no, telling me there were better options, but then my little heart thought about how lonely he must be. How different he seemed tonight."W
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RUBBY'S POV I froze. My heart slammed against my ribs. That voice belonged to the man I thought I had left behind.I slowly turned around and my breath caught in my throat. Alexander Wolfe stood before me looking as effortlessly handsome as ever. His dark suit fit him perfectly, his sharp jawline more defined under the dim restaurant lights. I swallowed hard, forcing myself to find my voice."How did you find me?""Happy New Year in advance, Rubby," he answered in response."You weren't responding to your texts and you weren't taking your calls either, so I figured it was better to come in person."I blinked, caught off guard by his response. He had travelled all that way just to wish me a happy new year? Before I could press further, I noticed my mother watching us from a few feet away. Her lips curled into a soft smile before she turned and walked away, giving us privacy. I then glanced at the woman I had spoken to earlier, she grinned and gave me a thumbs-up before slipping ba
