Bryan's POV.I signaled to him to leave, but he didn't take the hint. โWhy are you__โ he was puzzled seeing me act like someone with an attack, but when he saw the person in front of me he stopped talking.Claire looked in his direction and he froze on the spot. โWho is he?โ Claire asked slowly.โMy friend,โ I replied. โYour friend? Tell him to sit with them,โ she said. Sebastian waved at her, and I knew that the reaction was impulsive.She waved at him also. โGood evening,โ she greeted, but Sebastian didn't reply. He could only nod his head because he didn't want his voice to be recognized.โCan't he talk?โ She asked. โHmmmโฆ.. the thing is that โฆ.. he is shy, that's why,โ I lied.I was so bad at it. Claire looked puzzled when she saw me stuttering. โHey, she's not a stranger,โ I laughed awkwardly, trying to soothe the atmosphere.โSit down,โ I patted the chair next to me, but Claire beat us to it. โThis seat is empty,โ she pointed to the chair beside her. Sebastian nodded and smiled
Claireโs POV.I went to the restroom to fix my makeup. Sebastian was so cool and I wanted to make a good impression.My phone rang, and I picked it up. I checked the caller ID and it was my mom.โHello Mom,โ I said. โHey!!โ She yelled from the other end, and I immediately moved the phone away from my ear.โI am not deaf mom, what is it?โ I said tiredly. โYour father is not home yet, I am sure he is with his mistress,โ she said angrily over the phone.I shook my head disappointedly because that wasn't the first time I would be called for such matters. She never called me to ask for my whereabouts, but she always kept a tab on her husband. The two were so toxic and inconsiderate. They don't take care of their kids and always fight. Divorce was like slang in my house.โMom, I am sure he is on his way,โ I responded. โHe is so annoying he is not picking up my calls,โ she said from the other end.โHe will, he must be busy driving,โ I said. โWell, you are right, bye, let me try it one more
Giselle's POV.I lay on the bed tiredly. I didn't even bother eating dinner. I was trying my best to avoid my mother-in-law so badly.โKnock knockโ I heard on the door. โCome in,โ I said. I sat down. โMadam,โ Susan came in. โSusie, why are you here?โ I asked. โYou haven't been doing well lately, I am just worried,โ she said worriedly. โOhโฆ thank you,โ I said. โIs everything okay?โ She asked. She was fully aware of how my marriage had been crumbling.โYou will be fine,โ she hugged me when she noticed how broken I was. I was more down thinking about Bryan than my marriage.โThank you, your hug helped,โ I smiled. โYou are welcome, you should eat,โ she said. โI am not hungry,โ I said. โReally?โ She asked and I nodded at her.โYou should go to bed early then,โ she said. I nodded and she left the room.I sighed, feeling a little bit better.I couldn't sleep and felt so bad for Bryan. I couldn't help but think about him every second. It was crazy how my feelings for him kept growing.โGise
Kevin's POVI got home late and stressed. I pity Audrey for doing such a job with her little body at a young age. I couldn't feel my feet from the constant walk, and standing at the counter. I didn't bother disturbing her sleep. I went into her room quietly and covered her with a blanket properly.I stared at her sleeping face, and my heart fluttered. I was amazed by the reaction and left the room hurriedly.It was morning and I woke up early to make breakfast for her.I went into her room to serve her meal, because I didn't want her to move her weak body around.โKnock knockโ. โCome in,โ I heard. I went inside and I was surprised to see her dressed up.โAudrey,โ I called. โHuh?โ She turned around. โCome here,โ I took her hand and sat on her bed. โWhere are you dressed for?โ I asked.โFor school,โ she replied. โYou don't have to,โ I said. โWhat? Why?โ She asked.โYou can skip school today, I will help you keep my notes,โ I said. โNo, it's the test week,โ she said. โOh yeah, I can m
Bryan's POV.The morning sun seeped into my bedroom. I grunted lazily and didn't want to get up from bed. I tried to open my eyes, but I felt a banging headache. And that made me feel weak. I was suffering from a hangover from the alcohol I drank last night. โAhhh!โ I winced in pain. I reached out to my phone and noticed Giselle's number on my call history. โDid I call her?โ I asked myself.I didn't remember calling her, I tried to remember, but it kept giving me a headache. I shrugged it off, knowing I could call her when I was drunk. I know I could act like that when I get drunk.I got out of bed and went to my kitchen to drink water. I went to my kitchen and drank some water. I sat down and massaged my head a little.My hangover was really bad.I checked the time and noticed I was late for school already. I didn't rush myself, or panic. I went back to my bedroom to rest a little. I stood up, went to the bathroom, and started preparing for school. I got dressed and I wasn't looki
Giselle's POV.I finished packing my materials and prepared to leave the lecture hall, but Bryan approached me. He offered to help me, but I refused. I didnโt want any misunderstanding to happen between us.I went to my office to mark the test booklets.I marked all the test sheets and Bryan's paper was the last, I wanted to mark it, but then I noticed he submitted a blank sheet.I was shocked to see that and thought he was trying to rebel, but it was the main test for the whole semester.I recorded the other's test scores and his as well. I went to the school management to report the test results.โGood afternoon,โ I greeted the other lecturers there.โAfternoon Mrs Albert,โ A lady lecturer said. โYou take the engineering department also, I mean all the classes, right?โ She asked.โYes, I do,โ I replied. โThen do you notice Bryan scores? He barely writes anything in my course, his scores are very low this year,โ she said.I was shocked to hear that from another lecturer. I thought I
Giselle's POV.A week later.I got to the school and went straight to my office. I've been feeling disturbed since I marked Bryan's test sheets. He didn't do well with all his courses and every lecturer complained they wanted to call him for some questioning, but he didn't show up in school. It was unusual of him, it had been a week since he attended any classes. I hope to see him in class.I walked into his lecture hall to give lectures. I checked the crowd, but I couldn't find him. โDid he skip my class?โ I mulled in my head. *********The class ended, and the students dismissed, but I stopped the one that I always see with Bryan.โGood afternoon ma'am,โ he greeted. โGood afternoon,โ I replied.โYou are friends with Bryan, right?โ I asked. โYes ma'am,โ he nodded at me.โWhy is he skipping school? Is something wrong with him?โ I asked. โHe is sick, that's why,โ he scratched his head. โWhat! since when?โ I panicked, but I tried to maintain my composure.โAbout a week now, I think
Bryan's POV.Seeing Giselle in my house was like a dream come true. I was so happy when I caught a glimpse of herโฆI couldn't contain my joy. I sat close to her and the space left between us would not fit a day-old baby.I didn't know this was going to work!A week before, โHey buddy,โ Kevin came in with Sebastian. I grabbed two glasses so they could join me.โYou are drinking again?โ Kevin sighed. โThe season needs it,โ โLet me pour you a glass,โ I said. I noticed Seb didn't talk since he entered.โTake yours,โ I motioned to Seb. He collected it without questionโฆโDo you like him that much?โ Kevin asked out of the blue. I was sure I didn't tell him about Giselle.I turned to Seb and he looked away which made me realize that he was the one who told him about Giselle.โI love her, and if you are here to tell me to do otherwise you can use the door,โ I blurted. Kevin smiled faintly, but it didn't last on his face. โChase her properly,โ he uttered. I was puzzled hearing that. How? H
Giselle's POV.I went through hell holding the pain, but I didn't plan on losing the baby. Two days later,โI am sorry, I didn't tell you about Ivy,โ he said apologetically. I smiled faintly looking at him. โI didn't know she would be that extreme,โ he said, but then I remembered that he came to the scene without being called by Ivy.โHow did you know where I was?โ I asked with my brows knitted. He stopped talking for a moment before he cleared his throat. โYour anklet,โ he pointed to my leg. โWhat?โ I chuckled. โI had a bad feeling and you don't like the idea of bodyguards that was why I installed a tracking device on it,โ he explained.I remembered how he made sure I wore the anklet when going out. He got it for me on the day he got me an engagement ring. I didn't realize he was trying to protect me all that time.I smiled at him, I was so happy that he was consistent with his character and he didn't change. โI got there late I am sorry, I should have noticed earlier,โ his eyeba
Bad Feeling.Bryan's POV.At the hospital,We got to the hospital emergency room, and she was already receiving treatment. She lost a lot of blood and I was so scared seeing how the treatment took a lot of time.โWho is she to you, Mr Lopez?โ The doctor asked. โShe's my fiance,โ I said with a trembling voice, I knew no good came out of that question. The doctor became silent. โWhat's wrong, say something doctor!โ I panicked.โShe inhales a lot of smoke, and she bled too much, the fetus is at risk, and it is dangerous for her health so we might consider an abortion to make her safe,โ he said.My jaw dropped hearing that I knew how much Giselle wanted a baby, but knowing I was the cause of all the circumstances I felt horrible.โIs there no other way?โ I asked. โThere is, but the patient's life will be at risk; she might not make it,โ the doctor said.I shook my head unconsciously. โI don't want to lose her,โ โWh____ Dr. Niel!โ I wanted to talk, but I was interrupted by a nurse coming
Giselle's POV.I was supposed to be at the civil affairs bureau to divorce Donald, but I woke up and met myself at a strange place, and a strange position.I was startled to death when I realized that I was kidnapped. The girl I always see around Bryan was sitting in front of me with a proud face, and an evil smirk.I didn't know what to do. I couldn't run, or struggle. I was tied down on the chair and couldn't move an inch.I didn't know Where I was or how I got there. All I knew was that someone asked for my help and that made me land in an unknown room tied down to a chair.I looked around and I noticed we weren't at the city judging with the sounds. 'She is crazy!โ I didn't know someone was crazy for Bryan, he never mentioned anything about his ex lovers before and that caught me off guard.She was busy explaining how She and Bryan were lovers and claiming that they were still in love.I knew Bryan would never do such a thing to me, and not when I actually know him.I got tired,
Ivy's POV.I was shocked to hear about Bryan's proposal to the young lecturer. I knew Bryan's determination can't be altered even by his parents so I didn't plan to approach his mother again since it would not work.I started thinking of a way to stop their engagement or whatever they were planning to do. โWhat can stop a wedding from happening?โ I asked my maid unconsciously.โIf the bride decided to show up or the groom, no wedding was held without the couples,โ she said, and that rang a bell. 'No wedding holds without the bride' I repeated the words in my head.โWhat?โ I smiled cunningly. โI am sorry, ma'am,โ she apologized for absolutely nothing. โThis is the first time I will be finding your presence useful, good job,โ I said.I decipher the solution to the problem without stress. โThank you ma'am,โ she smiled, and made me feel irritated. โGet out of my sight!โ I fired.She scurried out of my room. I hissed irritatedly thinking of a way to execute the plan, but then I remembered
Bryans pov I left the mansion and went to a jewelry store. โGood morning sir,โ the manager said to me. I went inside and I saw many choices but I saw a particular diamond ring that was eye-catching. โI want that one,โ I chose. I left the mall, and then I decided to go out with the boys because he needed it. I picked up my phone and dialed Kevin's number. He picked up after some time. โHello,โ I said, and I expected Kevin to talk from the other end, but he didn't. โAre you okay?โ I asked worriedly. โI am fine,โ he said with a weak voice from the other end. โWhat's wrong with you?โ I asked, but then I remembered that such questions didn't benefit such communication methods. โLet's meet up,โ I said. โOkay, our bar,โ he said from the other end. I ended the call and called Sebastian. โHey buddy,โ he said from the other end. โHi,โ I said. โWhat's up?โ! His voice was low and uncheerful. โHow are you?โ I asked. โI am feeling great.,โ He said, but he didn't sound alright.
Giselle's POV.I was preparing to leave the hospital and Bryan's parents were still around. Bryan's mother was still looking at me with her deadly glare.I looked away trying my best not to make her angry. I saw Bryan with his father, and I noticed something was suspicious with their behavior, but I ignored it. Took my phone, and I felt disappointed. My parents were never supportive, and I knew that, but that was different.I felt ignored and belittled. My parents were very greedy and selfish. I wished they could realize that I was their daughter too.I foolishly thought I loved Donald and made the sacrifice for my dad, but she later abandoned me after getting me into a business.Even my mother was never there for me. I thought Donald's mother's evil treatment was normal at first since I didn't have the experience of a mother's love.I wanted to have time with my parents and laugh with them, but that could never happen because of the company affairs.I dropped my phone and shrugged
Bryan's POV.โWhat are you doing here again?โ I yelled at Donald who was busy standing by the door. โCalm down Bryan,โ Giselle pleaded with me. I nodded at her reassuring her that I wouldn't go out of line even though they did.โGiselle!โ Donald exclaimed. โDon't you dare call babe with your filthy mouth again!โ I roared. โWhat are you Looking for?โ I said.โI am here to speak with my wife,โ he said, trying to get under my skin, and it worked because I was ready to hit his face, but I was calm thanks to Giselle.โDonald you signed the divorce paper some days ago I am no longer your wife,โ she said. โBut the court hasn't notarized it yet,โ he said, and I hissed frustratedly.โDonald get out of here,โ she said, getting angry, only his name gave me a headache.โWell if you know what is best for you, you will cancel the divorce,โ he said, and I couldn't help but scoff at his words. โAnd why is that?โ she sneered at him.โYour father's business is hanging, and his family is not ready to
Giselle's POV.His parents were shocked by the news and they left angrily. I couldn't believe my earsโฆ'Game companies?โ I mulled it over in my head. I wondered how he started because he was still young and naive. He must be a genius, I thought, but I was angry that he hid such important information from me.But then the day he confessed his feelings for me, he took me to a game competition, and I noticed he was respected by the workers, but I could never imagine that he owned something that huge.I stared at him blankly. I didn't know if I should get angry or just cheer him up, we were both in a situation that needed to be close, but I couldn't help it. I was distant from him, and that made me sad.I hated the fact that he hid something that huge from people including me. I didn't expect much from him. I was more dumbfounded when I found out about his mother.I went to the company before, and he still dared to pretend. He made a fool out of me, and nobody ever hinted to me about my
Ivy's POV.I heard the news about what happened at Lopez's ancestral mansion. It wasn't on the news but I had my ways.I decided to play a sympathetic role and wanted to visit the young lecturer at the hospital to mock her.I was so happy that she got sick, I knew that would be a great opportunity to get close to Bryan.I promised myself to use the time wisely. I texted Henry to get himself prepared because I wanted to celebrate my new achievement with him. I missed his touch so much. I set out and drove out of the parking lot. I drove to the hospital using the GPS.I got to the hospital and I had difficulty in looking for the ward, but then I saw Bryan's mother walking angrily towards the ward. I ran after her. โGood morning, ma'am,โ I greeted politely. โWhat are you doing here?โ She asked. โI-Iโฆcame here to collect my father's medical report,โ I said, giving her a questioning look as well. โI can't hide from you since you gave me the tip,โ she said. โFollow me if you have time,