All Chapters of Secret Love: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

“That went better than expected. I’m so proud of you, baby girl.” Luke hugged me, immediately we stepped out of the conference room. I smiled and hugged him back.He pulled away before dragging me to my office.“You have a press conference soon too. Now that you’ve been accepted by the board, the world ought to know you.” Luke said.“How sure are you…” The sound of my phone ringing cut me from finishing my sentence.Checking the screen, I see that it’s a call from Vicky. Oh, no…I completely forgot about Liam. I answered the call immediately.“Hey, Vicky…how’re you?? How’s Liam?” I asked at once.“Hey, McKenna. Sorry to bother you.I’m okay and Liam’s good too, but he insisted I call you.” Her voice came through.“Can I speak to him?”“Yes, of course.”Then I heard his voice. That small angelic voice. My little brother is my life. I love him so much.“Hello, McKenny.” He said.“H

The doctor attended to us and we were done in no time. He prescribed some drugs for Liam and advised to let him rest more. Ever since my encounter with Stella, I haven’t been at peace with myself. I took my family for granted, something they don’t deserve at all. Dixon offered to take us home to which I agreed but not before seeing my brother.“Hey, where were you guys?” Adeline rushed to me immediately I entered Ian’s room.“Sorry, Adeline. We had to take Liam to see the doctor.” I looked at Dixon who smiled warmly at me.“Ohh, it’s fine then. It’s no biggie.” I made my way to Ian’s bed. He’s still sleeping peacefully. His bruises seem to be healing perfectly and he looks fine except he isn’t waking up yet. Remembering my encounter with Stella earlier today, I realized how lucky I was and I didn’t even know or appreciate it.I felt more tears threatening to spill. I really miss my brother and my parents.It’s funny how we never appreciate the people in our live

The sound of the bell chimed throughout the cafe signaling a new customer's arrival. The strong scent of coffee lingered in the air as I opened the door to find a joyful Daisy adding the freshly made muffins and cookies in the display of glass. Toby, the man who ran the register was recounting and organizing the cash register from what I can see from here. He stood up straighter and smiled warmly at me as I approached the counter."Hello, McKenna. Welcome to Cathy's Cakes & Coffee." Toby is a blond haired man with bright green eyes, fresh out of community college. He had long wished to go to the university to pursue his career as a business major, however, while dreaming was easy, fulfilling those dreams is not. Universities cost a lot and Toby unfortunately didn't have the money he needed which is why I decided to sponsor him but my parents death happened and I couldn't visit anymore."Hey, Toby. How're you doing?" I waved at Daisy who is on her way to the kitchen

We arrived at Luke’s house exactly 20 minutes later. I immediately got out of the vehicle after asking Dimitri to leave, I plan on getting a ride with Luke later on.I pressed the bell and waited for a response.”Who’s there?” I heard the voice of the security guard”It’s McKenna. Is Luke home? I need to see him. it’s urgent.”” Yeah, Sir Luke is in. I’ll let you in now.””Thanks.” I heard the door click open and I made my way to the house.Getting to the front door, I knocked. His housekeeper Vivian, opened the door.”Hello, McKenna. It’s been such a long time. How’re you doing?” She asked engulfing me in a bear hug.Vivian was Luke’s nanny since he was a kid. After his parents passed, she decided to stay back and take care of Luke till she’s up for retirement. She’s a very loving woman.”I’m good. How’re you? I hope Luke doesn’t stress you?” I asked as she released me.“Ohh, you know how the guy is.” She said chucklin

I stood up and made my way to the door and there he stood. The man whom I intentionally broke his heart today. I hurt him and I wanna hate myself for it but I don’t.“Dixon!!” I called both their attention to myself. Dixon looked at me with heavy pleading eyes, he looked like he’s been stressing himself out too much.”McKenna, Princess, Please. I have to talk to you. It’s urgent.” He said.”It’s okay, Adeline. I got it.” My eyes focused on the owner of those mesmerizing grey eyes. Those captivating eyes belongs to an even more captivating man. His hair that looked as soft as a feather was styled messily on his head, his sharp jaw with a slight stubble made him look even more gorgeous. His cool grey eyes and the eyebrows that were scrunched together in concern and something else I couldn't point my finger on. The way his lips looked so pink, soft and luring me in. I felt my body tingling from just staring at him.”You sure? I can stay here if you want.”