“I’ll do anything you want, I’ll give you everything. I’m begging you to bring her smile back.” ****** Nathalie Davis was shattered after her husband and best friend betrayed her, divorcing her on their fourth wedding anniversary and driven out to the house. Worst of all, they used up all her money, including the money for surgery for her mother. After her world collapse in overnight, Nathalie’s complicated life changed when she ended up in the care of Calix Zander Watson, known for being a ruthless multi-billionaire, and the CEO of the company her ex-husband works for. Calix offered Nathalie to take care of his only child. Nathalie agrees, especially since she owes a lot to Calix. With Nathalie taking care of Calix’s child, can she also be able to heal Calix’s heart, that has been closed for love for a long time? But what if the secrets will unite their pasts are revealed? Will this be the path to love or will it cause their destruction?
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When I got my passbook from the bank teller, I checked its contents. A bitter smile touched my lips after seeing only eigthy dollars left on my bank account.
After all the important thing I have paid off the debt and I no longer owe monthly payments.
After leaving the bank and since I was already at the mall, I bought a chocolate cake.
“Ma’am, what should I put on the dedication cake?” The person who assisted me at this cake shop asked.
“Happy fourth wedding anniversary,” I answered the woman with a smile.
“Wow! Congratulations, Ma’am.”
“Thank you.”
After buying the cake, I also bought a platter of spaghetti. Joshua, my husband, told me he would be busy and would work overtime, so I wanted to surprise him.
He worked for a multi-billionaire jewelry company, therefore he was often busy and almost slept there.
We need to get better at work to pay off all our debts. I often help him with his works and other work for the company.
My surprises are sure to bring a huge smile to his face. Aside from paid our debt, I can get a promotion tomorrow if my presentation is successful.
I can’t wait to tell all the good news to my husband and this time we can start a family.
Upon arriving at the company, I signed first for the visitor’s lounge.
“Thank you,” I said, thanking the staff for giving me my visitor ID.
I headed straight for the elevator and, with office hours having concluded almost two hours prior, I saw no employees and reached the level where my husband was.
I surveyed surroundings and noticed an absence of people.
I proceeded to Joshua’s table and placed the food. The bag he always brought was still there, so that meant he hadn’t left yet.
“Ooh! Ahh!”
I looked where a woman’s moan came from.
“A-Ahh, baby!”
I walked slowly and tried not to make any noise.
Afraid to even hear my breathing, I hold my breath.
“A-Ahhh!!”
Arriving outside the office where the voice came from, the door opened slightly, allowing a glimpse of the occupant. My husband was visible on the sofa, between my best friend’s legs, both naked and both ejaculating, kissing each other as if they were so hungry for each other.
I couldn’t bear to look at them. They disgusted me.
I’m not certain how I walked with the tenderness I felt. I left that floor and went straight out of this company.
I took the first taxi I had encountered. When I got in, I told the driver my exact address.
How were two important people in my life able to do this to me? My husband is the only man who loved me and Hazel, the only best-friend since we were in middle school.
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As I entered the house, I cried unceasingly. I filled every corner of the house with my cries.
Never in my dreams would I have thought they would do this to me.
I didn’t realize how many hours I cried and I just noticed my unfaithful husband’s arrival.
I stood up to talk to him thoroughly.
I am uncertain how to address him regarding what I witnessed, how to commence. I don’t want us to end up arguing.
I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, he spoke first, which I stopped.
“Our marriage is no longer valid.”
He took a folder from his bag and placed it on the table.
“Aren’t you going to explain why you cheated on me—”
“I don’t love you.” He sounded sure of every word he uttered.
My jaw was hanging in the air. My brain couldn’t process what he said.
He didn’t love me, he didn’t love me anymore. Those two are different.
He let out a sigh. “I saw what you left on my table, I presume you saw me and—”
My palm flew to his cheek. This was the first time my palm had touched his cheek like this.
“You don’t even intend to explain?” I asked in disbelief while holding back tears.
“I don’t love you. What don’t you understand about that?” He asks irritably.
“You don’t love me? We’ve been married for four years. Why did you do this to me now? Of all people, why my best-friend?”
“Your friend can help me get promoted to general manager of the company. Have you got know on the position’s level and the salary it offers? If her mother resigns, they will help be the next general manager of multi-billionaire company.”
Before we got married, we separated for three years—after we graduated from college. He subsequently returned to me and, following our intimidate wedding, he joined the company where Hazel is working with Hazel’s assistance and her mother.
Ever since he started working, I’ve been doing almost all of his reports, so it’s like I have two jobs, but all of my salary goes to paying bills and paying off his debt and his parents debt–which we owe because we got married.
“I don’t need your help anymore to do my job,” he said with a smile. “Hazel will help me get a higher position in that company.”
He stayed at his job for a long time because of me, because of my making his works. All this time, he just used me it to last at work.
“I should have given you this last month and told you,” he said without hesitation.
Last month, I stayed up several nights to do his fault reports. After revising several times, it was approved.
I didn’t even receive a thank you from him, thinking he was so busy why he forgot to say at least thank you.
Joshua removed the documents from the folder and handed them to me. “We’ve been divorced for over a month.”
NATHALIE’S POV-“To see you,” Chloe replied to Sir Calix’s question.The woman casually approached Sir Calix. The woman touch Sir Calix’s arm and brought her cheek close to give him a friendly or greeting kiss.For the first time, I saw Sir Calix not be irritated and his eyebrows not meet when someone approached him.“Are you busy?” Sir Calix also asked casually. There was no irritation in his voice.“Yeah. But of course, I still have to go through here.”The woman looks like a model with a beautiful face and a porcelain complexion. Her black hair that reaches down to her waist is bouncy and shiny.She is wearing a sophisticated and stylish outfit. It features a sleeveless blazer dress with a halter neckline and pleats at the bottom. Her outfit is completed with black strappy heels, a black clutch, and a black bracelet and earrings with clover design.Sir Calix glanced me after that. I noticed he swallowed hard. “What do you need?” he query the woman. “Well, I’m here for Brianna.”
NATHALIE’S POV-I put the pillow on my face, pressed it and screamed. After that, I removed the pillow from my face, took a deep breath.I closed my eyes.“One sheep... Two sheep... Three sheep... Four sheep... Five sheep... Six–that smell.”I closed my eyes tightly and continued counting the sheep.“Seven sheep... Eighth sheep...”I continued counting the sheep in my mind. It had reached one-hundred sheep and I still couldn’t sleep.I opened my eyes.The curtain was open so the moonlight was the only light in my place now.Sir Calix’s voice and the way he said earlier, ‘Goodnight, Nathalie...’ entered my mind againHis voice was deep and calm and I don’t understand why I can’t get it out of my mind. Then I was still wearing his shirt and pajamas, his natural manly fresh smell clinging to me.I let out a slow deep breath, I closed my eyes again. A bitter smile appeared on my lips.I clear my mind while keeping my eyes closed. I don’t know what time I fell asleep, but I’m sure it was s
NATHALIE’S POV-After I put my clothes in the laundry basket, I thought of Brianna.As soon as I arrived earlier, I thought of Brianna first. We were just interrupted by what happened downstairs.Instead of changing clothes, I left the room and went straight to Brianna’s room.I knocked three times, waited for five seconds then entered.“Esther...” I called in surprise when I saw her when I entered.“Nathalie, it’s good that you’re here..” She seemed to breathe a sigh of relief seeibg my presence. “I arrived a couple of minutes ago. Something happened downstairs that’s why I’m only here now.”“What happened? Why was Calix furious when I arrived?”“Furious?” I asked, wondering.He seemed not furious in my eyes a while ago. “Before that, can you talk to Brianna first?”“Why?” I asked, full of concern. “What happened to her?”“When I got home, Calix ordered me to bring Brianna here. As we went to her room, she sat on one corner of her bed, hugging her knees and resting her forehead on
NATHALIE’S POV-At least my stomach was full. My stomach somehow full from the water I drank, along with the few spoonfuls of chicken, milk soup I ate.After Sir Calix invited me back to his mansion, he suddenly turned away and walked. In my panic, I followed him. He was also the one who carried the paper bags.And now I was sitting in the passenger seat as he was driving.I didn’t say goodbye to Harrison properly. Maybe he will understand because he knows Sir Calix better than the two of us. Or maybe, when we meet again, I’ll just apologize to him.I look out of the window.It’s not raining so hard like it was a while ago, it’s like there’s a typhoon. Now, even though the raindrops are heavy, the road can still be seen.I looked at the backseat of the paper bags. The paper bag is not properly placed, some belongings are out of the paper bag and most are on the floor.Just as carefully as Harrison had placed the paper bag in the backseat of his car earlier, Sir Calix was just as care
NATHALIE’S POV-“Yup,” Harrison answered casually. “It would be a shame if I left those. The painter’s effort will be a waste.”I agreed with his last words. “But isn’t it embarrassing that my face is displayed here and visible throughout the living room?”Harrison raised both eyebrows with a smile. “What’s embarrassing about that? It’s beautiful. Your smile is refreshing there.” He raised his hands slightly. “I’ll put it in my room.”I nodded in response.As Harrison walked towards the stairs, I looked at the painting for a few seconds and turned around, then continued to go to the kitchen.As I arrived at the kitchen, I couldn’t help but be amazed again. It’s a modern kitchen with the dining and kitchen together. The kitchen was also clean, it didn’t seem to be used.I went to the fridge first because I was thirsty. Since morning, I haven’t eaten or drunk water.When I opened the two-door fridge, my forehead was furrowed in surprise and amazement.I was amazed because the fridge ha
NATHALIE’S POV-“Next time you’re planning to go out alone and you know you’ll be late and have a lot of stuff, you can call me. No matter what time or where you are, I’ll come to you.”“I don’t have your contact number and I don’t have my phone with me,” I jokingly said.Harrison suddenly laughed out loud. “Yeah. Okay, How about this? Next time you’re planning to go out alone and you know you’ll be buying a lot and staying late–ah, no. If you’re going out alone, let me know the day before or even a week before so I can join you. Also, when we get to my apartment, I’ll charge my phone and get your contact number.”“Okay, I noted those.” I just went along with his joke.From the rear-view mirror, I glanced at the paper bags to make sure they were placed.“Is it okay if the other paper bags are on the floor? Won’t they get damaged or dirty?”“I’m not sure. But, I made sure I placed them since they’re yours.”“No, they’re not mine.”“They’re not yours? Whose are they and why are carryin
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