All Chapters of A Matter of Wife and Debt: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Javier’s PovI went over to my wine cellar and took out a bottle of my regular alcohol and a wine glass. Placing them on my desk, I poured some into my wine glass which I gulped down at once. It's been two hours since Dr. Montes came and took the blood sample of Victoria’s baby for a DNA test. Should the result turn out to be true, what should I do? How am I going to react to this sudden news?No. It can't be true. I know that I was drunk that night, but I'm almost certain I didn't touch Victoria. My train of thoughts was interrupted by a light knock at the door before it opened. I turned to see Daniella come in. She carried with her a tray containing a teapot set. My guess would be coffee in there. I haven't spoken to her after last night — probably couldn't look her in the eye now. I've just locked myself up in this study of mine, trying to distract myself from thoughts of Victoria and her mysterious child. So far it's not working. “I made you coffee.” She said, placing the tray

Javier's PovLeaving the dinner table, I made my way upstairs to my study to prepare for a meeting I'll be having with some new investors from England.I really don't know what's Victoria’s deal? What's she trying to do, impress me? I overheard Daniella and her making a fuss about who should be the one to call me down for breakfast. I was surprised when Daniella seemed offended by it and addressed me her husband. She had said that this marriage was only on paper, then why did she boldly address me as her husband?To be honest and for some strange reason, I liked the way she claimed me as her husband. It made my heart do skips, what should I call that feeling?A knock on my door pulled me back to reality. The door opened and Daniella walked in with a tray I presume, contained a cup of coffee. Seeing her now and recalling her words, it made my heart skip again.What should I call this?Yesterday, Juan had informed me that she didn't seem happy on hearing Victoria’s stay. So I had to e

Daniella's PovIt's been days now since my discussion with Penelope. I still find it hard to believe that I've actually fallen in love with Javier. Maybe I'm just imagining things.I got startled out of my thoughts when I heard the attic door creak open. I turned to see Javier enter the room. What's he doing here? How did he know where to find me?“So this is your special hideout, I see.” He said, walking in and viewing the place.My heart seemed to beat twice faster. For days now I've been avoiding him, escaping to the attic into the embrace of my drawings after I'm done settling Natalia for the day. Vain attempts to block out all the weird feelings I'm having lately.I watched him as he walked over to my already used canvas, inspecting the drawings out. His facial expressions every now and then tells me how impressed he is with my work.“You're really good at this.” He complimented, his gaze never leaving the canvas. My heart skipped. “Have you ever thought of displaying these in a

Javier's PovWe finally arrived home, I walked in and went up straight to my room. My head's aching again, I need to take my pain relief tablets. I really need to see Dr. Montes, I need to know why this headache is becoming constant. I opened the door of my bedroom, but I came to a halt when I saw who was sitting on my bed.Victoria? What on earth is she doing in this room? On the bed, dressed in a sexy looking night gown?I watched as she came down from the bed on seeing me and walked up to me with this silly smile on her face. She stopped right in front of me.“What are you doing in here Victoria?” I asked, trying to show her how unpleasant it is to see her here.“Waiting for you to return.” She said, giving me a big smile.“Victoria, I ask again. What are you doing here, exactly?”“I remember how I do wait for you everyday to return in my sexy lingerie, and you would peal the clothes off me before I could blink..”“... Victoria”“..and the next thing that fills the air is the sou

Javier's Pov I woke up to a reeling sensation in my head, It felt like I'd been asleep for a really long time. Opening my eyes properly, I could see that I'm in my bedroom.I was trying to sit up when I saw Penelope sitting in the arm chair close to my bed, her head tilted to the side as she's fast asleep. Why is she here like this? I glanced around, there doesn't seem to be any sign of Daniella around.How could she let Penelope sleep like this? It could give her a neck pain by morning. Why is she even here?I gently rubbed at her knee in an attempt to wake her up, and it worked. She rubbed her sleepy eyes and yawned. She paused for a moment when her eyes met mine. It's like she hasn't slept in days.“Oh, Javier.” She uttered, her eyes filled with relief as she stood up and hugged me.“Come on Lopé, why are you being so dramatic now?” I said over the hug.“You're right.” She said and then pulled out of the hug. She slapped me really hard across the face, giving me a shock.“What