LOGINChapter 81 Drew's pov My body ached in pain but I had a big smile on my face, like I had just won a lottery… and honestly, this felt bigger than winning a lottery. What had just happened to Alia was a tragedy, but the words Liam and Luna said to me… made my heart flutter in a way it never had before. I opened my car with my left hand and got in slowly, my body protesting with every movement. The moment I sat, I felt the blood rush down my face again. I looked at the napkin Luna had given me. Nah… there’s no way I’m using the first gift I got from her to wipe blood off. Wait… this was the second gift. The lollipop was actually the first. I couldn't help but smile. I slipped my hand into my pocket and brought it out, staring at it for a second despite the pain running through me. Luna is such a sweet girl… I let out a small breath, then reached to the back seat, stretching carefully. A sharp pain shot through my side, making me pause halfway. “Damn…” I muttered under my breat
Chapter 80 “Alia!” I heard Drew scream. Everything happened too fast. One second I was standing there… frozen, staring at the car. Next thing, it was already coming straight at me. I wanted to move, but I couldn’t. I didn’t know if it was shock or fear… but my body refused to respond even when I knew I was in danger. Then suddenly— A strong force hit me.Drew shoved me out of the way. I fell hard to the ground , The car sped past the exact spot I had been standing making a loud screeching sound. My ears rang loudly. I pressed my hands against them. My head was spinning. For a moment… everything went blank. “Ouch…” I felt a sharp pain in my back. It must be from the force when I hit the ground. I blinked slowly, my vision clearing bit by bit as I heard voices. “Mum! Mum, are you okay?” Liam and Luna cried out. They were kneeling beside me, their hands shaking as they held me. I must have scared them badly. “I’m fine… babies, don’t cry,” I said quickly, forcing a small sm
Chapter 79Alia’s POVThese past few days, I’ve been trying to forget everything Drew had said. I focused on my kids and kept myself busy, anything to avoid being alone with my thoughts.The project didn’t stop. I was still working on it, but I just wasn’t present in the office. No meeting had been set by Drew, which made my absence easier. But I wasn’t slacking. I was working hand in hand with the secretary, sending files to her and working on whatever she sent back to me late at night.Some nights I barely slept… and honestly, that felt better than running into Drew in the office.“Mommy, can I get this doll and chocolate?” Luna’s voice pulled me back to reality. I was zoning out again.I looked down at her. She held the doll close to her chest, her eyes wide and pleading. That face… it was always hard for me to say no to.“Baby, you have so many toys, your room is becoming too small to contain them.”“I know… but I love this one. Please, mummy,” she said, hugging it tighter.I let
Chapter 78I wasn’t going to let this slide. This was the third time Kirah had threatened me. I opened the car door and ran after her.“Kirah! Kirah!” I yelled, my voice echoing down the quiet street.I was done with her threats. It was time I put her in her place. She didn’t answer me. She kept walking toward an empty, dark street.I followed her. The street was deserted; the only thing I saw was a cat scavenging from a trash can. I looked ahead,Kirah was gone.“I thought you wanted me out of your sight. Now you’re coming after me” Kirah whispered beside me.”I turned. There she was, leaning casually against a wall, her eyes shining in the dim light.“Kirah,” I said, stepping toward her, “you’re biting off more than you can chew.”She laughed, a sharp, bitter sound. “You’re the one pushing me, Drew. Always shutting me out. You look at me with disgust that same mouth” she pointed to my lips “ that once showered me with praises now curses me. And you expect me not to be hurt?”“Kirah,
Chapter 77Drew's pov It’s been three days since I broke the news to Alia, and I haven’t seen or heard from her. It was obvious her absence had already given me the answer.I heard a horn blaring, breaking me out of my thoughts.“Oh shit.”The traffic light had turned green and I didn’t even realize it. I looked at my rearview mirror—cars were already piling up behind me, drivers throwing annoyed looks. I quickly pressed the accelerator and drove off.I have lost so much focus these past days. Even when I’m in meetings, when I’m driving… I’m always absent-minded.I parked at the bar Louis had said we should meet at, got out, and started walking in. The bar wasn’t crowded, just a few people here and there, sitting under dim lights, listening to soft jazz as they drank. The faint smell of alcohol and polished wood filled the air.I sighted Louis; he waved, and I headed there.“Wassup, man?” Louis clapped my hand, pulling me into a brief half-hug.“I’m good,” I breathed out and sat, rub
Chapter 76“Hello Alia, how are you doing?” Priscy answered.“Hmmmm… I’m fine,” I said quietly, staring at the river as I spoke.“Alia…” she paused, “I have not been myself after last night. Are you mad at me?”“No… no, Priscy. Far from it.” I shook my head slowly. “I’m mad at myself, not you.”“You know what…” her voice softened, “where are you? This is not a conversation we can have over the phone. Are you free? Can I see you?”I let out a small breath, rubbing my forehead.“Of course… I really need company. I’m at the park. Do you want to come over or should we pick somewhere else?”“The park is fine. Just send me the address.”“Okay, I’ll text it to you right away.” I took another sip from my coffee.“I’m waiting. See you soon.” Priscy’s voice sounded excited.The call ended.I lowered the phone slowly, staring at the blank screen for a second before dropping it beside me.Priscy has always been a happy soul. Being around her always lifts my spirit… back then and even now, that’s
Chapter 16Kirah ransacked the room, pulling drawers open and tossing clothes aside in frustration.“Where on earth did I keep that document?” she muttered as she searched for the contract paper from a business deal she had signed. She wondered when she became so forgetful.She dragged more clothes
Chapter 11 The universe sure had a way of playing in your face. How else would I explain being face -to-face with Harry right now? “Now this is fate,” he chuckled as he stood up and walked toward where I was sitting. “If this is fate, it clearly didn’t get my memo.” “Lucky for me, it didn’t”
Chapter 13 Alia POV Life has indeed been good to me. Work was great, I had an office of my own, clients were walking in and out, and Liam and Luna were loving their new school, even making friends. “Mum,” Luna spoke. “Yes, baby?” My hands were still on the wheel as I drove them to school, one
Chapter 14 I stayed in the car longer than I should have. My hands gripped the steering wheel tighter. I hated this feeling, it felt like weakness. My emotions were dragging me backward, like I was undoing all the progress I had fought so hard for. I hit the steering wheel again and again. Why d







