Chapter: EpilogueEpilogueTwo Years LaterPaige's POV."Paige Russo" My name echoed through the auditorium, the crowd erupting in a loud cheer.I stood up from where I sat with other graduates, making my way towards the podium, the smile on my face so wide it hurt as I noticed my biggest supporters amidst the crowd, their yells and cheers warming my heart, Dad, Mum, Carlos, Claire, Jay, Lisa, Brandon, my beautiful babies but my eyes fixed on Him, My Husband.It is two years in now and I am still struggling with coming to terms with the fact that we are actually married. His smile was brighter than everyone else's own, his eyes glowing with so much pride and joy for me tears sprung to my eyes as I replayed the past two years in my head. We had a really bad fight when Jace first brought up the idea of me going back to get a degree after I had told him before we even got married that I wasn't interested. He insisted that he had promised himself I would get a degree and oh boy was he serious. He didn't bu
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Chapter: One hundred and ninety two-PaigePaige's POVLisa and I stood waiting patiently for our time to be ushered in. Dad was walking m down the aisle while Abigail dcided to do the honours for Lia after Lisa insisted she did't want her step father doing it when her mother was present. I guess she is only trying to make the most out of her Mother's presence. My hands became clammy as I stood a sudden fear and imposter syndrome washing over me,this is too good to be true maybe just maybe this is all a dream."Calm down Princess o you are going to drop soon" Dad whispered into my ear"What?" I mummured."I can feel how nervous you are,you are literally shaking,you need to calm down" Dad chuckled drawing small circles on my palm that seemed to soothe me more than I thought it would."I don't know I am so scared" I admitted."It is very okay to be scared but you can't let it win. I is your day so you have to keep your head high and be confident" He encouraged his voice soft with affection."You are right there is nothing to be
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Chapter: One hundred and ninety one- PaigePaige's POVTwo weeks later...Wedding Day"You look so beautiful, my child" Mum compliments as she did the finishing touches on my hair. "Thank you, all thanks to you" I replied as I stared at myself through the mirror. Mum and Dad had decided to get married after Lisa and I, they claimed they didn't want to steal our shine although I feel the reason is more than that but I didn't push further. Everyone has been very helpful this past few towards the planning of the wedding especially Catherine whom I didn't even know was a professional wedding planner until a week ago when I asked her to help me find one, and trust me she has done such a wonderful work."Where is Lisa?" Mum asked."She is with her Mum, I guess they still have some things to settle between themselves and Lisa really wants them to have a clean slate before the wedding" I answered as I recalled how the past week has been for them both. They have been trying their very best to fix their relationship and since Abigail
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Chapter: One hundred and ninety-PaigePaige's POV"A meal together as a family" Dad spoke up from where he sat as we all settled down in our various seats. My heart warmed as I glanced around the room taking in everyone's appearance one after the other. We have been through a lot but yet here we are still one big happy family. Bigger than we even used to be and I cannot be more grateful."We have to make a toast," I said excitedly pulling Amelia's stroller towards me careful not to wake her up."I agree" Lisa squealed."I will go first" Jace spoke up picking up his glass and standing, everyone's attention turning to him."Never in a million years did I ever think we would get here. A family, the words even sound a bit foreign to me considering it is been a long I actually had one but here we are. My wife, my kids, my brother, my long-time friend and brother, Lisa who has always been more than a sister to me, my newfound parents I didn't realize how badly I needed until I met them and then of course, Carlos, Catherine and
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Chapter: One hundred and eighty nine- PaigePaige's POV"Catherine," I called out in a hurry to catch up with her, I am sure she heard me because she suddenly picked up her pace."Catherine, please I just want us to talk" I pleaded."Please go back to the garden Paige, I want to be left alone" She responded still not stopping, Amelia was making it even difficult to catch up with her."I just want to have a conversation with you, nothing more""A conversation? What do you want to talk about because I have nothing to say to you?" She snapped, finally stopping so I could catch up with her."We need to talk, Catherine, there is no point running away from a conversation you know we are supposed to have""Paige, please I am not interested" She shot."But why Catherine, you cannot keep locking yourself away from the world. You need to let us help you, we are here for you but you have to let us in" I said softly."Why?" She murmured confusing me."I don't understand, why what?" I asked."Why do you want to help me, why are you doing th
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Chapter: One hundred and eighty eight-PaigePaige's POVTwo weeks later.Today is a really sad and gloomy day for us all, we had decided to bury Grace's ashes, well what the police could get for us, host a remembrance ceremony for Jace's parents, mourn all our losses, and bask in all the pain and tragedy that we had been through this past year all in one day before any wedding or celebrations...more like trying to let go of everything so we could move on. I had been discharged a week ago with a serious warning to remain on bedrest of course but today I wouldn't be adhering to that, much to Jay's dismay and rantings about how the day should be moved to a day when I have been cleared by the doctor but why do that? Besides Catherine needs this the most she has been a shell of herself. She was never always around us before now but now even when we go to her she never wants to see anyone including Jay. She just locks herself in Grace's room and cries nonstop no matter what any of us says to her. It was weighing Jay down the most, I
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Fake Dating My Ex’s Boss
One blind date. Two reluctant hearts. A fake romance that feels way too real…
Sienna Blake isn’t looking for love—not after her last relationship left her with more scars than memories. But when her meddling mother sets her up on a blind date, she agrees just to keep the peace. What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with Julian Thorne—her arrogant ex’s boss, a ruthless lawyer with a reputation as cold as the suits he wears.
Julian Thorne—high-powered attorney, cold-blooded strategist, and her ex’s dangerously attractive boss. They met once, a year ago, at a company gala. He thought she was a gold digger clinging to her meal ticket. She thought he was an arrogant snob with a god complex.
Now he’s her blind date.
Julian has his reasons for going along with the charade. Sienna might be the key to taking down a betrayal that nearly cost him everything. All he has to do is play nice, get close, and keep his heart out of it.
But the more time they spend pretending, the more real it starts to feel. And when secrets from the past resurface, they’ll have to choose: continue the lie—or risk everything for the truth.
From fake to fate—what if the biggest lie becomes their only truth?
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Chapter: FourteenSienna's POV "Mr.Thorne" I greeted formally as I walked to his office.His eyes lifted from his phone screen, a blank expression on his face that quickly morphed into something sort of shock and awe. His eyes moved so slowly down my body, lol he could see through them. I am used to taking offence by this but something about the way he did it didn't make me feel insulted, it made me feel something I shouldn't feel."Mr.Thorne" I called out again stressing the formality in my voice, just in case he needed some reminding."Miss Blake, please join me" He quickly adjusted himself moving his eyes back to his phone screen like he hadn't slipped up some minutes ago. His cold exterior was back and for some reason, it made me happy."What are we having?" I asked, dropping my purse on the desk and taking a seat.“Make your choice, there is pasta, steak with wine, mini sandwiches, and chocolate-dipped strawberries” “Oh wow, you really went all out, are we expecting people?” I asked as I looked
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Chapter: ThirteenJulian's POVMixed emotions filled me as the door banged shut.She was angry, I didn't need her words to confirm it, her body language spoke volumes. She had every right to be angry anyway, I lost my cool when they asked that question. If I keep acting up whenever anything that has to do with Damon comes up she would be suspicious of my actions and I can't have that, it will sabotage the plan."Leah" I spoke through the AirPods in my ear."Mr.Thorne" she answered immediately."Let the director of Story Grid media know that the live meeting will be held by 3pm today, after lunch, as Sienna and I will not be available till next weekend," I said, shocking even myself. Sienna will definitely not like this, but it is the best and fastest way to get her out again. I can't leave her angry from my actions this morning. I need to clear the air. The only way my plan will work is to break through her walls."Okay Sir" She responded just before I ended the call.Phase one of my plan is in moti
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Chapter: TwelveSienna's POV"How did you both meet?" Alex started watching us with keen interest. What a typical first question to ask presumed lovers right??"We first met one year ago at my company's last year's charity gala and she caught my attention immediately, but she wasn't mine to claim then and I had to wait. Luckily, we met again at my restaurant in the heart of the city a few weeks ago and I didn't hesitate to go after her once I found out she was finally mine to claim, I already wanted her so there was no need to waste any more time" Julian spoke up entwining his hands with mine in a loving manner while maintaining eye contact with them. It is either I am missing something or this isn't Julain's first fake dating experience because that was too smooth and believable."Oh, how cute" Alex squealed before taking notes on her pad, the little red light from the recording device on the table in our middle drawing my attention back to it too many times for comfort."And Miss Blake immediately
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Chapter: Eleven Sienna's POV"And what about her?" I asked swallowing all the emotions that tried to resurface at the mention of her name."For someone who is your own flesh and blood, you should really do better" She answered angrily. I knew she wasn't trying to hurt me but she is doing so anyway. She never supported how I treated Brittany from day one and neither did Mum but I couldn't help it no matter how hard I tried, I can't even stand looking at her without everything replaying in my head over and over again."You want to preach to me now?" "Of course not but come on Sienna, how long do you want to continue like this?" "For as long as it will take, I never complained to you about it, did I?" I asked trying to keep my emotions in check. Why was I always so weak whenever this came up? It's been years already."Look Sienna, I love you and I am only trying to look out for you, I cannot sit back and watch you make a mistake you will regret," She said bringing her voice down a little. At leas
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Chapter: TenSienna's POV"Mum it is 5 am in the morning, this better be important" I groaned angrily as I picked up her call. The gala ended around 2am in the morning and unfortunately since Julian was the host and I was his date we had to stay till the very last minute. It was hell, I could feel my eyes and body giving up on me plus those fucking heels but I just had to, suprisingly Julian even asked that I go home and rest but I mean what kind of grilfriend will that make me right? "You didn't bother to tell your dearest mother that her instincts were finally right" She screeched happily making me take my phone away from my ear. "Mum, please can you elaborate on what you mean because I am so lost""Really you want to act like you don't know what I am talking about right now?" She sounded quite offended, the thought of her actually being really hurt about this taking some sleep away from my eyes but sadly not all of it."I am really sorry, Mum but my head is really foggy right now" I apologize
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Chapter: NineJulian's POV"I remember the first time you were here you were so bubbly and all over that scheming boyfriend of yours so please, do as you should so this is believable" I spoke up immediately we alighted from the car, the flashing cameras and shocked reactions from everyone around a perfect assurance that we were both noticed just how I wanted us to be."This tone of yours better stop, or tonight is going to be worse than you can even imagine" She spat back, the fire in her eyes reminding me of what pushed me that night."Mr.Thorne, is this pretty woman just a date for tonight or someone we should all be concerned about?" A blogger quickly rushed up to us preventing me from replying to her."We will find out" I replied vaguely slowly slipping my hands into Sienna's own ignoring the way her body froze at the sudden contact. The blogger slowly backed away as she noticed our hands, her eyes glittering like she had just found her ticket to wealth, She quickly pulled out her phone taking
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Chapter: NineAnnabelle’s POV Five years later “Finally done for the day” I sighed as Lily and I walked out of the office. “You make it sound like you didn't make me do most of the work” Lily shot, making me burst out in laughter. “You only did the paperwork, I had to attend meetings upon meetings” I shot back rolling my eyes. “We both know paperwork is the tasking part of everything, why didn't I attend the meetings on your behalf while you handle the paperwork” she replied a knowing look on her face. “Oh no, please no” I shrieked. “You do the paperwork really well after all” I added wiggling my eyebrows. “You are lucky, I agreed to stay this long even after I was offered a way out” she grumbled increasing her pace. “Oh please, spare me that. We both knew you couldn't leave me, you love me too much to do that” I replied hitting her shoulders. “Yeah sure, I only stayed because I couldn't leave my godchildren behind and nothing more” she said adamantly. “Keep telling yourself th
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Chapter: EightAnnabelle's POVFace buried deep in the pillow, I laid on my bed and felt the tears quietly run down my cheeks. All the days of agony were heavy in my heart, and no matter how hard I tried the tears would not stop. I understood that seeing me this way was pissing my mother off,considering the fact that I ignored her warnings and advice against marrying Adrien,she kept emphasising on how he wasn’t the perfect man for me.Now here I was, confronting the fallout, pregnant and alone, divorced by the man meant to be loving me. The door creaked open, and without looking up,I knew it was her, her signature citrus scented perfume too prominent too ignore. "And what do you think your doing?" Mom finally spoke up after watching me for a few minutes. She sighed before walking over to the bedside,once she realized she wasn't going to get a reply from me.I gently raised my head, dabbing at my tear stained face while avoiding direct eye contact with her. "I'm sorry,I really tried not to" I mutt
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Chapter: SevenAdrien’s POV“What do you mean by you divorced her?” Jax asked towering over me with his extra height, he had always used it to his advantage and right now I hate him for it,“I didn't know, I was just so angry when I saw the pictures, it didn't occur to me I should have checked it first” I tried to explain,“And the best thing to do was to divorce her right away, like she meant nothing to you or anyone for that matter” he yelled, the veins on his face popping out as his jaw clenched, I have never seen Jax this angry in all our years of friendship,“She was my wife, Jax, why are you so riled up?” I asked,a weird feeling crawling up my spine at the thought that he may actually have ulterior motives,“Are you being for real, Adrien, you divorced your wife for nothing, you do not even know where she is and that is your fucking problem” he screamed scrunching his face in irritation,“You can't blame me, you sound more agitated than I am over my own wife”I shot back still trying to prove m
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Chapter: SixAdrien's POVI stepped into my home after a long day at work, hunger and exhaustion weighing heavily on me. It was a few minutes past 10, and everywhere was dead silent—no lights coming from the kitchen, no sweet aroma of a home-cooked meal, no silent humming from the kitchen while she cooked. She wasn’t even in the sitting room waiting like she always did. Something felt really off, but she couldn’t have left, right?I increased my pace as I headed to our bedroom, a sudden panic filling me. As I pushed the door, an unsettling feeling of emptiness filled me. Walking towards the closet with my heart beating rapidly, I swung it open. Scanning the walk-in closet we shared, I realized I had made the biggest mistake of my life without even knowing. All her clothes were gone except for the only piece of clothing I had gotten for a woman I had called my wife. Grandpa had insisted I buy it for her on one of our business trips, and knowing the old man, he was going to ask Annabelle. I didn’t w
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Chapter: FiveAnnabelle’s POVWhen I arrived I had asked the bartender if had seen Adrien after a brief description of how he looked and he had replied a swift ‘Yes’,he also informed me that Adrien had passed out in one of the rooms available at the club. I had rushed inside the room looking for Adrien but I couldn't find him. I turned to leave but I suddenly felt lightheaded and fell unconscious. I woke up a few hours later but I didn’t put much thought into what happened since I woke up still alone on the bed so I simply continued my search for Adrien who happened to have gone home already.I had gone to look for the bartender from earlier but he had disappeared with no trace and no one seemed to know who I was talking about,that must have been the day those whoring and defaming images were taken.How naive of me to believe it was just mere coincidence but if there is one thing I am sure of is that Adrien will regret ever calling me a gold digging whore. He was going to regret treating me horribl
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Chapter: FourAnnabelle’s POVI fell to the floor as my jelly-like quivering knees failed to hold me up, the tears which I had tried so hard to suppress, finally started to flow and this time I did not try to stop them. I let them drop naturally without thinking about how puffy my eyes would be or the impending headache that was going to come right after. Deeper than I could have ever dreamed, the pain was unbearable. Adrien’s terrible words kept playing in my head like a nasty reminder of how little I mattered to him. How could he treat me as if I was nothing? And to drive out in the middle of the night to be with his ex-girlfriend after everything he had said, it felt as though he was continuously stabbing a knife into my heart. Thinking that loving him would ever be enough made me feel like a fool. I battled for so long just to make this marriage work, always telling myself that maybe one day he would see me, like truly see me, and love me back. Still, at the end of the day, it was all useles
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