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RUBBY'S POV It was painful watching Alex say those hurtful words to his mom. Yet, I understood him. Who keeps such a secret away from their son? And to think that he had gotten a wind of it from the media made it worse. His outburst was justified, and so was his mother's reason.Then I thought, what if it was the same kind of heart break I had encountered? What if the man had slept with her best friend, and she chose not to forgive him?I shook my head as though it would shake off the thought that had suddenly enveloped it.I had seen that man a hundred times. He was always around the premises, even when I still dated Nolan. Now it made more sense to me how I kept bumping into him every time. I was running away from either Alex or that squirrel."What if he is no longer there?" Alex suddenly asked."Then we look elsewhere," I simply replied."What if he still doesn't want me, what if...""Enough of the what-ifs, Alex," I shunned him, rolling my eyes.His shoulders dropped in relief
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RUBBY'S POV I laid up, curled in Alex's arm, as he stroked my hair continuously.As I would always say, this was what I wanted and more, for the past three years, I had begged to be loved, to be seen, to be understood, but here it was in abundance, everything I had wished for and more. Nature really had its way of blessing its own; my good had somehow returned to me."Thank you," I whispered.He lifted his brow, obviously wondering why I Suddenly said thank you."Thank you for what?""For everything. For protecting me, for standing with me, for loving me, for making me feel heard and seen, for filling the gap, for...."Before I could finish, he drew me closer and cupped my chin in his hand."Rubby," he murmured. "I should be the one saying all of these things. Thank you for loving me the way I do not deserve, the....""Shush," I whispered. "Don't say that, you deserve everything, the whole of me.""What can I say?" He shifted a strand of stray hair from my face."If I had known, we w
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RUBBY'S POV I sat up and curled up on the couch as I kept replaying the video. My life and that of those around me had been quite chaotic for some time. The Trisha I had once called best friend thought of murdering me. I felt hurt, even more than the woman whose wrist she slit, but then, hearing the raw terror in her voice made me feel what I wasn't supposed to feel.I felt so heartbroken seeing her at Nolan's mercy. She deserved better.I should have felt satisfied and pleased. Yes! After everything she did to me, After all the Pains she had caused, all the tears I shed because of her, I should have felt some sense of justice, but instead, all I felt was pity and an unbearable ache in my chest.I pressed my hands to my lips, hoping and trying so hard to process everything. Where had I really gone wrong? I had loved her like the sister I never had."Is it something to think about?" Alexander's deep voice broke the silence.I turned my head and found him standing near the fireplace.
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RUBBY'S POV The next few days were filled with activities. It seemed as though I was finally experiencing peace. Another team of police officers had been assigned Mirabelle's case, so Alex was free to an extent, Nolan no longer stalked me, he was probably missing Trisha, though he wouldn't admit it, and Josh was making underground moves, I knew for sure he wouldn't just be quiet.But I was happy; I had experienced peace, and I wished it lasted longer.Mom had been so thrilled when I informed her of the grand opening, she had even promised to bring some of her friends to show off.Like every other day, the D-day arrived. Alex chose a dress for me, and all I could say was that it was breathtaking and expensive.I had also made sure he looked super hot and classy, what I didn't know was that the enemy was about to strike again.That morning, the atmosphere was filled with energy and laughter. I had invited the matron from the other orphanage, and she had brought the kids with her. I w
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RUBBY'S POV I sat close to my Dad on his hospital bed, staring closely at him as if my eyes could bring back his memory.Though he was awake, he wasn't with me. He kept staring past me, as though nothing had ever connected us before.How had I been so careless not to have noticed?I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat and reached for his hand again."It's me, dad. Rubby, your daughter, your only daughter," I whispered with a trembling voice."How can you not remember me?"In response, he painstakingly tilted his head in the opposite direction.A fresh wave of pain flooded me. This wasn't happening. Today was meant to be one of the happiest days of my year, yet it had turned into the worst.I gently squeezed his hand, forcing a smile through my tears. "Did you remember the first journal I sent you on your birthday? I drew you; you laughed so hard because you thought it was..." I paused hoping he would complete the statement, but I didn't get any response.I bit my lips so ha
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ALEXANDER'S POV After my driver had dropped Rubby at the hospital, I called my mother to inform her of the recent developments.I stood by the window with my phone pressed to my ear as my mother spoke."You've got nothing to fear, even if the board is already divided, I'm sure there are still good board members with with conscience. "Your father's hands are tied, or so it seems, but I trust you would do well."I exhaled deeply, rubbing the bridge of my nose, while my heart pounded violently inside my chest."Mom, faith won't count votes; Josh has been pulling strings I didn't even know existed; he's been working behind the scenes for God knows how long; I don't even know what I'm up against; I don't even know what battle I'm fighting. I wouldn't even be surprised if half the board was in his hands already,""Then focus and fight for the half that isn't in his hands. Just don't let him win.""But why am I fighting for this mother?" "That's the only thing to your name, fight for it. T
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ALEXANDER'S POV "Cheap!" I muttered to myself.Boarding a taxi to trail me?That's cowardice!I switched lanes again; it did, too. Without thinking, I did a sudden swerve and cut across two lanes, then slammed my brakes, thereby bringing my car to an abrupt stop right in front of the taxi.Other drivers yelled in frustration, and horns blared around me, but I ignored them; I needed to deal with the coward in that taxi.The taxi came to a halt, barely avoiding a collision. As expected, Adrenaline surged through my veins as I stepped out.I rushed towards the taxi with my fist folded, ready for confrontation of any kind. I kept wondering who it was? Josh? One of his men? A journalist? Or who?Finally, the driver's door creaked open, and an elderly man stepped out. He was the opposite of what I had expected. No suit, no polished shoes, nothing. It was just his frail figure in a simple coat. He looked familiar, I could swear that I had seen him a few times."Is this some sort of joke? W
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RUBBY'S POV The drive to the hospital was somewhat quiet. I sat beside Alex's driver, humming my favourite song while thinking of the best way to strike up a conversation. The driver had been quiet, which was so unusual of him."How is your sister?" I asked. It was the only way to strike up a conversation with him, though I had asked him that question a thousand times."You are really concerned," he replied, so focused on the road before him. "Yeah, I know what it means to have someone close to you that sick," I muttered a response."Mhmm," he muttered something meaningless as though my question irritated him.Moments later we got to the hospital and headed for my father's ward. Mom was still asleep; I looked at my wristwatch; it was minutes past twelve, afternoon already. I had wasted so much time at home, and Mom, I'm sure she had laid close to him all night in case he needed something."Time to go home, Mom", I whispered, tapping her gently.She stretched dreamily, dragging her f
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NOLAN'S POV"Why demote me? What have I....""Get out," he said gently, much to my annoyance. Who the hell does he think he is? An arranged boyfriend of Rubby? Anything more than that?"Bastard!" I muttered the moment I stepped out of his office I tightened my grip on the letter of demotion, crumpling it as I fought the urge to go back into his office and hurl every kind of insult I could mutter.I had anticipated something terrible from him, but for Christ's sake, why a demotion? It was quite humiliating.I exhaled deeply, running my hand through my hair. I needed a drink to cool off, or else I stood at high risk of exploding.My car looked uglier than it did on a normal day, adding to my already existing embarrassment and frustration.Slipping into the old rickety car, I sped off, making sure to drive past the speed limit. The only thing that could help drown my frustration was alcohol, plenty of it.Within minutes, I pulled into a bar just on the outskirts of the town. It was Rubby
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ALEXANDER'S POV We looked at the screen together, yet I made no move to pick it up. The week and the one before had been a hell of a ride, I couldn't afford to hear another terrible news."Pick it up," Rubby whispered, running her finger over my arms.I hesitated for a moment, then answered. "Yes?"His voice came through, gently and a little hesitant. "Alexander, it's me, I wasn't sure you would pick up.""I did, and who, please?""Mr Andrew."Rubby, who had been listening, leaned closer. "It's him.""Oh," I managed to form a word.There was a short silence before he continued. "I made steak. I don't know if it's late, but if you are not busy, maybe you could come over please.""Shit", I murmured and ran my hand through my hair, not sure of how and what to respond. He had reached out too soon; I had expected him to give me a little time."You should go," Rubby whispered."You think so?" I whispered too in response.She nodded. "Say yes, you are coming, just go and eat, talk and see h
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 99
RUBBY'S POV "What's happening?" I repeated, staring at the two cups of ice cream in his hands."Where were you?" I asked, my voice shaking with both confusion and suspicion. "You were here before I stepped out with the nurse.""I am so confused please," he said, his eyes darting from me to Alex, then to my father, and back to me."I told you I needed some fresh air; you probably didn't hear me; you did, didn't you?" He said to the nurse who nodded in response."I heard him, thought you did too," she answered."And suddenly you are back with ice cream?" Alex asked."I figured she needed something sweet after all the stress, I....""It's okay," I cut him short. "He started convulsing the moment you stepped out, but he is fine now," I added."What! Why?" His jaw dropped. "I'm so sorry, I had no idea..." "It's okay," I interrupted him again. "He is fine now.""We need to watch Mr Cavillton closely for the next twenty-four hours. Whatever triggered this shouldn't happen again; it might t
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 98
RUBBY'S POV The drive to the hospital was somewhat quiet. I sat beside Alex's driver, humming my favourite song while thinking of the best way to strike up a conversation. The driver had been quiet, which was so unusual of him."How is your sister?" I asked. It was the only way to strike up a conversation with him, though I had asked him that question a thousand times."You are really concerned," he replied, so focused on the road before him. "Yeah, I know what it means to have someone close to you that sick," I muttered a response."Mhmm," he muttered something meaningless as though my question irritated him.Moments later we got to the hospital and headed for my father's ward. Mom was still asleep; I looked at my wristwatch; it was minutes past twelve, afternoon already. I had wasted so much time at home, and Mom, I'm sure she had laid close to him all night in case he needed something."Time to go home, Mom", I whispered, tapping her gently.She stretched dreamily, dragging her f
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 97
ALEXANDER'S POV "Cheap!" I muttered to myself.Boarding a taxi to trail me?That's cowardice!I switched lanes again; it did, too. Without thinking, I did a sudden swerve and cut across two lanes, then slammed my brakes, thereby bringing my car to an abrupt stop right in front of the taxi.Other drivers yelled in frustration, and horns blared around me, but I ignored them; I needed to deal with the coward in that taxi.The taxi came to a halt, barely avoiding a collision. As expected, Adrenaline surged through my veins as I stepped out.I rushed towards the taxi with my fist folded, ready for confrontation of any kind. I kept wondering who it was? Josh? One of his men? A journalist? Or who?Finally, the driver's door creaked open, and an elderly man stepped out. He was the opposite of what I had expected. No suit, no polished shoes, nothing. It was just his frail figure in a simple coat. He looked familiar, I could swear that I had seen him a few times."Is this some sort of joke? W
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 96
ALEXANDER'S POV After my driver had dropped Rubby at the hospital, I called my mother to inform her of the recent developments.I stood by the window with my phone pressed to my ear as my mother spoke."You've got nothing to fear, even if the board is already divided, I'm sure there are still good board members with with conscience. "Your father's hands are tied, or so it seems, but I trust you would do well."I exhaled deeply, rubbing the bridge of my nose, while my heart pounded violently inside my chest."Mom, faith won't count votes; Josh has been pulling strings I didn't even know existed; he's been working behind the scenes for God knows how long; I don't even know what I'm up against; I don't even know what battle I'm fighting. I wouldn't even be surprised if half the board was in his hands already,""Then focus and fight for the half that isn't in his hands. Just don't let him win.""But why am I fighting for this mother?" "That's the only thing to your name, fight for it. T
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 95
RUBBY'S POV I sat close to my Dad on his hospital bed, staring closely at him as if my eyes could bring back his memory.Though he was awake, he wasn't with me. He kept staring past me, as though nothing had ever connected us before.How had I been so careless not to have noticed?I swallowed a lump that had formed in my throat and reached for his hand again."It's me, dad. Rubby, your daughter, your only daughter," I whispered with a trembling voice."How can you not remember me?"In response, he painstakingly tilted his head in the opposite direction.A fresh wave of pain flooded me. This wasn't happening. Today was meant to be one of the happiest days of my year, yet it had turned into the worst.I gently squeezed his hand, forcing a smile through my tears. "Did you remember the first journal I sent you on your birthday? I drew you; you laughed so hard because you thought it was..." I paused hoping he would complete the statement, but I didn't get any response.I bit my lips so ha
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 94
RUBBY'S POV The next few days were filled with activities. It seemed as though I was finally experiencing peace. Another team of police officers had been assigned Mirabelle's case, so Alex was free to an extent, Nolan no longer stalked me, he was probably missing Trisha, though he wouldn't admit it, and Josh was making underground moves, I knew for sure he wouldn't just be quiet.But I was happy; I had experienced peace, and I wished it lasted longer.Mom had been so thrilled when I informed her of the grand opening, she had even promised to bring some of her friends to show off.Like every other day, the D-day arrived. Alex chose a dress for me, and all I could say was that it was breathtaking and expensive.I had also made sure he looked super hot and classy, what I didn't know was that the enemy was about to strike again.That morning, the atmosphere was filled with energy and laughter. I had invited the matron from the other orphanage, and she had brought the kids with her. I w
Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement Chapter 93
RUBBY'S POV I sat up and curled up on the couch as I kept replaying the video. My life and that of those around me had been quite chaotic for some time. The Trisha I had once called best friend thought of murdering me. I felt hurt, even more than the woman whose wrist she slit, but then, hearing the raw terror in her voice made me feel what I wasn't supposed to feel.I felt so heartbroken seeing her at Nolan's mercy. She deserved better.I should have felt satisfied and pleased. Yes! After everything she did to me, After all the Pains she had caused, all the tears I shed because of her, I should have felt some sense of justice, but instead, all I felt was pity and an unbearable ache in my chest.I pressed my hands to my lips, hoping and trying so hard to process everything. Where had I really gone wrong? I had loved her like the sister I never had."Is it something to think about?" Alexander's deep voice broke the silence.I turned my head and found him standing near the fireplace.
