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ALEXAI tossed and turned, needing to drink something, but I wasn’t craving water. I wanted something like milk or juice, so I got up from the bed and proceeded downstairs.A lot of things were running through my mind, making it difficult for me to find sleep.There was the case of Ivy’s death.She was never a good stepsister to me and we never got along well. There was never a time that we were cool with each other, but hearing that Ivy was dead shook me more than I ever thought.I didn’t like Ivy, but I never would have wanted her dead.And then the more important issue that was giving me sleepless nights as the cost of travelling and getting stuff for my baby.The fact that I couldn’t afford them broke my heart.Everything was so bad now financially.As I got closer to the kitchen, I heard Noelle’s voice; she was obviously talking to someone on the phone, and my first instinct was that she was communicating with Nelson. They talked often.I smiled.Now, I wasn’t overly jealous of t

MARK“After going through everything, I can now conclusively say that we are ready for the fair,” I said to the entire team that had been working on the project for weeks.They were all relieved.It had been a hectic couple of days. Everyone was stretched to their limit, but they knew what lay ahead already. In my company and at a time like this, they already knew what to expect.“Tomorrow is the fair, as we all know,” I added. “We are all supposed to bring our A-game into this. There will not be an award or crowning of any company, but we all know and understand what this means,” continued.They nodded in agreement.“We are all going to close now. You are advised to go home, have a good rest, and prepare for a great day tomorrow, and if this goes well, every one of you is definitely getting a raise,” I told them.They were pleased to hear that and I meant it.“That will be all for now,” I finished.“Thank you, Mr. Mark,” some of them said.“Have a great night, Mr. Mark Ronaldo,” othe

ALEXA“I can’t believe she would show up at your business,” Noelle said after I told her everything.But I didn’t until after the surprise I threw for her for her engagement; the one Shirley helped me in planning.I was tired of letting my situations to ruin things, and I didn’t want that.The Paris fair was just two days away, and after that, the entire city would be thrown into a festive mood, and right after that, I would start making plans to leave Paris so that I could have my baby without the fear of anyone destroying that part of my life and beginning.It would be a whole lot, and I might not even remember to do anything for Noelle, so I had to do it before the fair, and it went well.Noelle was deeply happy, and that made me happy as well. It had been way too long since I last did anything good for Noelle. So far, she had been the one looking out for me and trying to make me happy.She was still the one trying to make arrangements for me on when and where to go to have my baby

IVYI became frantic instantly.My first thought was to flee, but when I looked around, there wasn’t anywhere else I could flee to. I couldn’t even make use of the window.Truly, I felt better and rested, so I did have some strength to run away, but how do I get out?It would have to be the front door through the living room and I really couldn’t get through because Lena and Lionel were right there.My heart began to pound so fast that I feared they would hear the sound of it.“Gosh, how sick of me to have trusted her!” I said in my mind. She was a stranger who had, for some reasons, barged into the apartment that Lionel had rented, and without thinking, I had poured out my heart to her and even followed her all the way to hers. “I can’t believe I have fallen for another foul play,” I lamented tearfully.My life had to be some form of a joke at this point.I swallowed hard.I could see my life flashing right before my eyes.“Why are you here?” Lena asked Lionel, her voice harsh and

IVY“Make yourself comfortable, Ivy. There is nothing to fear here,” Lena Harvey said as she led me into her apartment.She gave me an offer that I couldn’t refuse even though I knew that anything could go wrong, and if it ever did, I would be the one to suffer for it.“Thank you, Lena,” I told her.The drive from Lionel’s apartment to hers was about thirty minutes, and it was so refreshing being in her car and not having to wonder what was next.I didn’t want to.I looked around her apartment and it was cozy and beautiful.“Your apartment is beautiful,” I complimented her and I meant it.“Thanks,” Lena simply said. “Get comfortable, Ivy. I will get you something that will help with your strength,” she added.I sat down in her soft couch and inhaled deeply.This was close to what freedom felt like.Even when Lionel took me away from the mental home, I still didn’t feel this way right now. It just felt different, and I was trying hard not to dwell on the negative and what could go wron

MARK“You have impressed me so far, Brandon,” I told the younger man, and I meant it. “Your interview was good, but your work so far has been great,” I added.I rarely complimented anyone, but Brandon’s hard work in the last ten days had been nothing short of perfect.“Thank you, Mr. Mark,” he said.“The fair is in a few days, and I expect that by then we would have wrapped up everything and be ready,” I said.“I am already half-way through, Mr. Mark,” Brandon said.“You can call me Mark,” I told him.Brandon nodded.“I already know that your company thrives on excellence and perfection, and that is exactly what I hope to achieve with all the tasks I have been given,” Brandon said.“You did your due diligence,” I noted.Brandon wanted to leave, but he hesitated.“Is there something else?” I asked him.“Mark, I know that my appointment is on a temporary basis and after this fair is over, my work here is done,” Brandon started.“Yes, that’s right,” I said.“I did mention during my inter

Vivian’s POV“Today, we have gathered in holy matrimony to join two love birds, whose love could not be altered with the wave of time; Marie and Vale,” the priest started beautifully.I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched Marie and Mr. Vale, dressed to perfection: Marie in a white flowery down and Mr. Vale in black pair suits. Nancy wasn’t present, because she wasn’t invited, which was understandably so, even though they had all resolved things amicably. However, Bonnie, easy to forgive now that her mother had asked her to, was in attendance. Actually, she had flown in some days before, just so that she could have moments with her father too. I noticed that she was nice to me as well, and she even brought gifts for the triplets who would be coming to the world any time soon.Bonnie sat behind Syrus and I, squealing in delight.“This is the most beautiful wedding I have ever attended!” Bonnie whispered happily, but her voice was loud enough for us to hear her.Then Syrus turned to her

Vivian’s POVI sat on the patio just resting and thinking yet again about everything that had happened. This time around, my thoughts weren’t exactly filled with bitterness or anger or sadness. A lot had happened since Diana showed up here and hugged me. She had confessed that she was deeply hurt and begrudged, but after carefully thinking about it, and of course, discussing it with Marie, she had come to the realization that her brother had fooled her for years. While she had struggled and worked hard to achieve everything she had achieved, Leon had chosen to go through the illegal and seemingly wrong path, and she knew that he would have to face the consequences of his actions. Our conversation also brought me to the same resolution with Ted, and the rest of my family.The trial was held about three days ago. I couldn’t attend, because my due date was gradually drawing near, and deep down, I didn’t want to see Ted’s face and break down all over again. The drug lord, his men, along

Vivian’s POVEverything seemed to be happening in such a rush that it was all too much for me to handle. Syrus’s reappearance and his conscious efforts to win back my forgiveness and affection was also overwhelming.He had lived with Mr. Vale and Marie for over a week now, and he had not stopped persisting. Initially, I thought that he would have given up and run back to his company as he always did, but he hadn’t…yet. Syrus kept trying by words and in actions to prove that he was truly sorry, and I maintained the cold shoulders I gave to him, but still, he refused to relent. Syrus had been ordering flowers and notes for me every single day without fail. According to him, he wasn’t trying to buy my love and forgiveness with gifts, because he knew that I wasn’t that kind of woman, but flowers only indicated his genuineness and love for me, which was even why he wasn’t including any other gift. Also, his determination to restore his broken relationship with his father was evident, and

Syrus’s POVSyrus discovered that his father’s house was not as big as the mansion he grew up in, but it was a very homely and cozy bungalow. The moment he entered, he felt more at home and at peace more than he had ever been.“I will show you to your room,” Marie told Syrus as she led him to a room beside the room that Vivian was staying in.When they got into the room, Syrus was impressed at the neatness and warmth of the room.“Thank you, Marie,” Syrus told her deeply.“I am going to make some pasta and we will all eat at the dining table, so use this chance to rest and freshen up,” Marie said politely.She was about leaving when Syrus stopped her. “Do you think she will ever forgive me and talk to me?” Syrus asked.After he had made himself known as the extra traveller, he noticed that Vivian went cold. She had vehemently refused to share a seat with Syrus in the plane even though Mr. Vale had intentionally arranged the ticket in that format. Syrus could not deny that the hostili

Vivian’s POVBelinda and I hurried to the airport, because after all she had told me, I was afraid that Georgia might somehow know that I was in the city, and she would find a way to hurt me. I was heavily pregnant now, and if anything happened, I did not even have the strength to fight or defend myself.“I will come with you and wait for your employers until they get here. If anything were to happen, I don’t want you to ever have to face her alone,” Belinda said firmly when I tried to dissuade her from going with me to the airport.It wasn’t until we got to the airport safely that I became less worried. Also, even though I had wanted Belinda to return to her apartment initially, I was very grateful to have her here with me. We were able to get a safe place to sit and wait where the cops were always watching and patrolling about.“Do you want me to get you anything from the cafeteria?” Belinda asked when she noticed how weak and tired I was after we sat down.“No, I am fine. I was jus

Syrus’s POVSyrus drove home like a lunatic. He could barely wait to confront his mother for everything he just heard. His entire being was boiling with anger and rage.For years, his mother had lied to both him and Bonnie, and she had made them hate their father unjustly. More so, they had grown up without their father’s love and affection all because of her selfish and greedy desires! His mother was just as cruel and cunning as Georgia; there was literally no difference between them, and now, Syrus understood why she chose Georgia over Vivian. For all Syrus knew, evil always aligned with evil.“Damn, I have been such a fool to let Georgia, my mother, and the company come in between what Vivian and I shared,” Syrus said to himself painfully and regrettably.He wanted exactly what he saw between his father and Marie; love, loyalty, friendship, and companionship, and he did not want to enjoy that only when he was old. He had all that with Vivian, but he had ruined it. To Syrus, he beli