Ariana's POV Later in the afternoon3:00 pm...The door to my office slowly creaked open and immediately whoever it was stepped in and I got a whiff of his cologne.As I caught a whiff of his cologne, my heart skipped a beat. The scent was so familiar, yet so alluring, bringing back a flood of memories of the times we had spent together. It was a scent that had become synonymous with him, and I could pick it out of a crowd of a million scents.I heard the door close but I still didn't raise my head to look at him, at stared down at my laptop my eyes glued to its screen. As I breathed in the fragrance, I closed my eyes and let myself get lost in the moment. Memories of our first kiss and all the other special moments we shared came flooding back. The scent brought me comfort and a sense of home, reminding me of the connection we shared.I felt a warmth spreading through my body, and my heart swelled with love and affection for him. Yeah, I think I just put that out there, I'm in love
Author's POVMeanwhile 3:00 pm..."Good Afternoon Mr. Bennett," A detective said as he walked into Charles's office with his colleague."Good Afternoon" Charles greeted as he stood up to greet him also, immediately he got to where David was he stretched out his hands and David took it."Thank you, please seat," David said and they both took their seat in front of David."So Mr. Bennett we'll just go straight to why we're here" he continued and David nodded urging him to go on."So, I'm sure you've seen the trending video with Mr. Mills," he said."A camera on the street captured you going into the company and leaving by the back gate, what do you have to say for yourself" he continued."I thought this case has been closed" David replied instead."He was said to have died of natural causes right?!" He added."Mr. Bennett" one of the detectives called as he brought out his card, "We have a questioning warrant for you, you're lucky you weren't arrested and interrogated at our station an
Ariana's POVNext day, Wednesday Morning ...At the resort ...11:00 am...I stood in front of a TV screen in my office, staring intently at the news report that was unfolding before my eyes. Jeremy was beside me, but I could barely register his presence as I watched my father, trying to clear his name from the recent scandal that had rocked the city.I gently reached out to my long hair I just dyed brown and tied it up in a messy bun, my face was creased with worry as I listened to the news anchor's voice.My father was being accused of embezzling funds from his company, and the news report was showing footage of him leaving the corporation, surrounded by a throng of reporters and photographers. I could see the strain on my father's face as he tried to make his way through the crowd, but I knew that he was innocent of the charges that had been brought against him, my Dad could be many things but not a murderer or drug dealer.As I watched the TV screen, my mind was filled with a jumb
Ariana's POVThe image of Jeremy, or should I say Logan hugging Ariana kept reoccurring in my head and I shook in tears and walked toward my office. *"Same old you know, Humm ... Meet My fiance Logan" I recalled Olivia saying pointing to the guy beside her.* I slowly placed my hands on my head,"I've been fooled" I murmured as tears streamed down my face.Immediately the door opened and Logan walked in."Ariana" he called and I turned and walked up to him."You don't deserve to be called Logan, you don't deserve that name!!" I screamed in his face."How did I not recognize you, how were you able to trick me" I murmured as I turned away from him immediately, he walked up towards me and quickly held my hands."I can explain please," he said and I turned to him immediately, raised my hands, and slammed them on his face."Explain what?!" I growled."How dare you even try to explain, you're nothing but a criminal""You lied to me! I trusted you" "You're Logan and you pretended to be som
Ariana's POVI slowly took my seat alone in the office, my heart shattered into a million pieces. I had just discovered that the man I was willing to dedicate my whole being too had been lying to me the whole time.He had a fiance, I didn't even know what to call what we had but he definitely was cheating on her with me, and even if he says otherwise she didn't even know what to believe. The thought of it made me feel sick to my stomach, and I didn't know what to do.Feeling completely lost, I reached for my phone and searched for Presley's name on my contact list. I needed to vent, and I knew that it was impossible to have Presley come over, and I needed to tell her what happened immediately. As I clicked on the microphone button to record a voice note, my fingers shook and my lips trembled as I narrated everything in detail of what happened today, from walking in on him and Olivia and then to the fact that his name was not Jeremy, I intentionally omitted the fact that he was out to
Logan's POV "What the hell is wrong with you?" Brett shouted as he walked towards me and pushed me against the wall. "How could you do this to her?"I tried to get away from his grip, but he was too strong. "Trust me It's not what you think," I said, "Olivia isn't my fiance I'm sure Ariana knows that" I replied.I tried to explain myself, but he wasn't listening. He punched me in the face as he let go of me, and I stumbled backward, holding my jaw.My head riled up immediately at that singular act, this guy is even part of the people ruining my life how dare he try to raise his hands at me!"What the hell did!" I growled immediately."What did you do that for!" I yelled."That's for cheating on her," he said, his voice cold and angry.I lunged towards him immediately, my face red with rage. "You have no right to judge me," I said, "You're not a saint either!" He rolled his eyes at me his fists raised and I looked him in the eye."Don't try it, Brett, you're about to start to start
Logan's POV"You should go upstairs and rest Mami," Auntie Katie said turning to Abuelita and she nodded slowly."And you too Phoebe, don't you have stuff to do?!" She said turning to Phoebe and she nodded slowly."Good, escort Mami up to her room and then go study, that's the best you can do to help us" she added and Phoebe nodded as she stood up."Sure""Thank you, Katie, love you," Abuelita said as she pecked Auntie Katie's before walking upstairs."Love you too Mami" she replied."It's confirmed, Jason is missing," she said, Jason is Mr. Mills' son."Ashton checked the emigrant lists and in the last three days he wasn't among the list of emigrants" she continued."He's still here, in this country!" She added "That conversation you heard Logan, I'm hundred percent sure it's about Jason, they're keeping him somewhere I'm sure" she replied."But where?!" I asked immediately."Where exactly would he have been taken to?!""If we don't act fast, he'll possibly be killed I don't trust D
Logan's POV Next day ......10:00 am...I parked my car outside Olivia's house, I felt my heart race with anticipation as I prepared to face my past squarely once and for all now. I knew that I had hurt her deeply, and I'm still hurting her. I needed to clear this up, give her closure, and at least a chance to move forward.I took a deep breath, closed my eyes for a moment, and then got out of the car, thankfully Ariana didn't take the car from me, I shook my head immediately as thoughts of Ariana began to seep into my head. The sound of the gravel under my feet made me wince. I looked up at her house, trying to gather my thoughts. It was a modest white bungalow with a small garden, but it looked warm and inviting, just like the earlier memories I had of Olivia.I knocked on the door, and after a few seconds, Olivia opened it. She looked just as beautiful as I remembered, with her long, curly hair and deep blue eyes. However, she looked surprised to see me."Logan, what are you doing
Three days later .....Logan's POV"You outsmarted me!" David growled at Olivia and we all turned to her.We were all standing infront of his cell staring at him, two days ago we voted and yesterday, Senator Dino was appointed President Elect, we couldn't be more happier!.With Senator Dino's help , David was tried quickly and sentenced to life imprisonment and hard labor, same as Brett's Mom.Olivia's lips slowly stretched into a thin smirk as she stared back at him not cowered by his gaze."Don't hate the player, hate the game !" She whispered."That's what you said to me some days ago, why not take your own advice!" She added."This is not the last of me I promise!" He growled as he banged his hands on the iron gate."Where's Laura, she definitely won't let you do this to me!" He said and Ariana scoffed."Mom has moved on, she told you days ago that she doesn't to see you anymore , she was quite serious about that!" Ariana replied and he growled as he walked back into the cell and
Author's POV Three days to the Election ....."Make sure there's no mistakes" David said to one of his men standing in front of him- Justin."I'm entrusting this bag especially to you, if anybody attacks you or try to take this bag from you, fight for it with your life!""Guard it with your whole being, this time around the mission must be executed!""We need it to gain sympathy " Eliza and he nodded slowly."Yes boss, I will!" He replied with a small bow."Good!" David replied and the door slowly opened and Brett walked in"Brett;" Eliza whispered."What are you doing here!" David questioned immediately.Without saying a word, Brett just moved forward grabbed the bag on the table."What the hell are you doing?!" David growled."Wanna plant another bomb right?!" He whispered as he brought out a pocket knife from his pocket and began to cut the wires."Brett!" Eliza and David yelled immediately.Justin rushed right Infront of him and tried to hit him but David stopped him.Immediatel
Author's POV Next day ....At the conference ...."Mrs Bennett, Mrs Bennett, " Eliza whispered as she moved between the rows searching for where to seat."I heard she now moved in as Senator David's wife!""So they're now married?!""I heard Laura left senator David because he cheated with her""So much guts she has to show up at this official meeting as his wife""She's the new wife?!" The other women whispered as Eliza kept on looking for the table that carried the name Bennett ignoring all their gossips."Found it!" She whispered as she pulled out the chair and made to seat."I think that space is mine!" She heard someone say as she was about to seat and she slowly stood up to see Laura staring at her with her hands folded across her chest."The last time I checked, I was the only Mrs Bennett around here!" Laura said as she began to walk towards Eliza.Eliza stood her ground, staring back at Laura with a defiant look in her eyes.All she could think about was David, and how much sh
Ariana's POV Next day....9:00am ..."We should have come to visit but the police men didn't let us see you yesterday" Brett said to Logan, we were seated across the table from him."That's fine" he replied."Where's Auntie Katie?!" He asked."She's talking to the policemen" he replied."What about Ashton and Phoebe?!""Ashton had to stay with Phoebe, For some reasons Auntie Katie doesn't want Abuelita and Phoebe to see you here " He explained and Logan nodded."Just tell them, I'll be out soon, I'm innocent" he said."Don't worry, I'll talk to the lawyer, I'll testify that you were with me at that time and that you didn't do it!""We'll find evidences, I'm sure!" He added and Logan nodded slowly."Brett, I should apologize to you," Logan started."I'm sorry, it took me so long to realize you were actually being genuine and you're a good man!" He said."Maybe sometimes I just wish I'm half as good as you" he said and Brett chuckled nervously."Don't say that" He whispered."I'm so so
Logan's POV"Auntie, you guys have to see this!" We heard Phoebe say as she rushed down the stairs to us with her phone and we turned to look at her.Immediately she got to us, I took the phone from her hands and my eyes nearly popped out of its socket.It was an Article on a dead body that had been found in the forest and my name was listed as a suspect!."How is this possible?!" Auntie Katie asked as she looked up at me."I have no idea!" I replied immediately in more shock than any of them could be in.Suddenly a knock came on the door and we all turned towards the entrance. The knock on the door became more persistent, and Auntie Katie hurriedly went to answer it. I could feel my heart beating faster as I tried to process what was happening.When Auntie Katie opened the door, two police officers stood before us, their stern expressions making my anxiety levels rise even higher."Logan Rivera?" one of the officers said, looking straight at me.I nodded, unable to find my voice."
Meanwhile Ariana's POV"Hey, I'm back!" Logan said with a small smile and I just sat there staring at him quietly."Yeah!" I whispered still not taking my eyes off him as he tried to switch on the ignition.Tears slowly dropped from my eyes and he let go of his keys immediately."Babe!""What's wrong?!" "Why are you crying and staring at me like that" he whispered and I slowly looked down at my laps."Babes ?!" I whispered with a small scoff."Don't call me that!" I whispered as I raised my head to look up at him."What?!""What is wrong?!" He asked as he turned to look at me."What's going on, I don't understand!" He replied."You lied to me!" I whispered as I threw my dad's journal I found in his car to him.His eyes went wide immediately, as he looked down at the book and looked up at me immediately."Mi- Ari- Mia- Ari-a ..""So you don't know my name anymore right?!" I whispered as the tears flowed uncontrollably."This is not what it seems like, Mia!" He said.My heart was pound
Logan's POVEvening...."So your Mom is moving in with David?!" I said looking at Brett who was seating beside Ashton directly opposite, I, auntie Katie and Ariana.He hesitated for a while as he turned to look at Ariana before speaking up."She wants to, but he has not agreed yet, I really don't have the details I've been banned from going to the Bennett corp, she only told me on the phone!""She said something about doing it for the election!""So your Mom wants to take my mom's place?!" Ariana asked her eyes glinting with anger."It hasn't even been one week and now she wants to move in, how selfish can you all get?!" Brett and Ashton exchanged uncomfortable glances, while auntie Katie put a comforting hand on Ariana's shoulder."Mia!" I whispered as I placed my hands on her laps."No, you guys do you actually care about how my Mom feels?!" She asked again.Ariana just shook her head, her eyes still fixed on Brett. "Why did you even agree to this?!" she demanded. "You know how m
Author's POVNext day ..."They left!" David murmured as Eliza walked into his office."Ahh!" She exhaled rolling her eyes as she slammed the door shut and took her seat in front of him."So?!" "What do you mean so?!" He asked looking up at her."You should just get a divorce!" She replied."Eliza you .. ""David leave whatever La-la land you're in!" She retorted."Do you know how bad, your relationship with Laura can get!""If this gets out, it's going to be an hug scandal!""And it can affect your election, so you need a woman by your side as your wife!" She said."The yearly senator wife's meeting is coming up, I'll be attending!" She added and David sat up slowly."You want to replace Laura?!"He asked "I'm not a replacement!" She replied."But if that's what you understand, that works" she added."I'll be moving in soon, just make sure you get a divorce!" She said to him."You must be joking!" He replied, she slowly reached out and placed her hands on his."Unfortunately I'm not,
Ariana's POV"Where are we going?!" I asked mom as she stepped on the accelerator and increased her speed."I have no idea" she whispered tears streaming down her face."Mom" I whispered moving closer to her ."Ariana!" She called softly"I'm driving that's alright, I think I just want this place to be quiet" she whispered quietly her eyes on the road and I nodded in reply as I rested back on my seat.As we drove further away from our home, the silence in the car became more deafening. I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of betrayal and hurt. Dad has hurt us, me especially in many ways unimaginable!. The man I thought I knew, trusted, and loved had shattered my perception of him into a million pieces.My mind raced with questions, but I couldn't bring myself to voice them out loud. Instead, I sat there in silence, watching the world pass us by, lost in my own thoughts.Mom's hands were tightly gripped on the steering wheel, and I could see the tears that she was trying to hold back.