LOGINFor a split second, the room went completely silent. Leo’s hair was disheveled, his shirt wrinkled and slightly torn at the collar, and there was a faint red mark blooming on his cheek. His chest heaved with every breath. “Leo…” I whispered, my voice barely audible, a mix of relief and worry flooding through me. Musa and Angela exchanged glances, then looked at me. I was surprised, to be honest. Leo wasn’t the guy to get into fights. Did he have a fight with his old friend? That was if his old friend was built like an animal with claws, because of the marks on his neck. I wondered if he was okay. I was speechless. “Daddy!” Angel shouted, breaking the silence. She went and hugged Leo. Jayden too lifted his face in excitement. Leo forced a smile and carried Angel up. “How are you, my love?” “Daddy, you smell so bad. Where did you go?” “It’s… it’s… the drink…” He replied, walking towards me. “You’ve been drinking all night?” I asked. He froze. Before anyone could say an
CHARLOTTE'S POV It was already afternoon and all the information I got was that Leo was perfectly fine, just chilling with an old friend. This wasn't funny anymore. Why is he neglecting my needs? They had a lot of time yesterday. Why wis he not back to me? I had to see him before I leave this hospital. I sighed and looked up, bored and frustrated. I woke up after a nap to find out I was alone, I don't even know where Mei went to. Then later one the baby woke up and I started attending to her. And even after that assurance from Lois . I couldn't stop thinking about the possibility that Leo's old friend might be a woman. My insecurities found a way to creep back in. However... it's most unlikely for someone like Leo to have a female friend... and if he was okay being platonic... no way a sane woman would see a man like Leo and say, “Yeah,let's be just friends.” What was I even thinking about? There was no way Leo had left me to stay with a female friend, right? The door s
To be sincere, those words of hers hit harder than I expected. Twenty-five years ago. I was six… still in the Philippines surviving even though I was supposed to be like the son of the king. It was Daniella who was kind enough to play with me. The other kids looked at me weird, especially the boys, knowing I was a boy who dressed like a girl. The boys told them, of course. It was Daniella who still hung around, bringing food for me. But that was only for a few months before they moved away and I was only six… six… Of course, I remembered a girl was nice to me but I can’t remember how she looked or even her name… as I grew older. But now it’s all coming back. I dragged in a slow breath, forcing my mind back to the present. “Leonard, seeing each other again is…” My gaze hardened. “…Stop,” I said quietly. “Stop? What do you mean stop? We found each other, didn’t we?” Her lips trembled. “Yes, look, I truly, truly appreciate what you did for me back then and if
“You….” She smiled and walked down the staircase. “You remembered me last night, now you are looking at me like I am a complete stranger. You've grown into a handsome man Leonard... however, you can say the same for me, won't you?" I drag a hand down my face. "What the hell are you talking about? We didn't have any type of sexual contact last night,right?" I asked, the words feeling like a spear to my chest. She simply smirked then shrugged. “You did ask for it but I declined." “Do you know how stupid you can be to be involved in using such drugs? You are a medical doctor. Drugging me and holding me here against my will? You want to end your career that bad?” She didn’t flinch. Just looked up at me with those calm, dark eyes. “Drugged you? Oh please, you got yourself drunk. Really drunk. Can't you smell it all over you? After the second plate of Jollof you just… passed out. I put you on the couch. Covered you. That’s all.” “Bullshit.” My voice cracked. “I rememb
LEO'S POV"Sad, I have to use this method to keep you here. But the good part is we will have a baby together and that will be a very beautiful love story. It doesn't matter if I lose my license for this, your family's wealth will be more than enough for us, right Leonard? Besides, I never wanted to be a doctor anyway, it was my parents' decision."A voice whispered into my ears.I woke up that instant like I was drowning in an ocean.My neck was stiff, twisted wrong against the arm of the couch I was sitting on.I looked around. That was a strange environment.I held my head with both hands as if trying to stop it from exploding.I noticed I still had my clothes on.However, the sharp stink of alcohol hit me like a slap: stale wine, spilled somewhere close.I glanced at the half-empty bottle of red wine on the low coffee table.Did I get myself drunk?That's impossible.I was supposed to be at the hospital.I pushed myself upright, head throbbing in time with my pulse.Then my mind w
Mei stood there, frozen, her fingers tightening around the edge of her dress.For a moment, she still said nothing.My heart pounded painfully against my chest.“Mom…” I whispered, my voice barely holding together. “Please… tell me whatever it is. I am thirty-six years old, for crying out loud. Quit acting like I am a child. I can handle it.”"Charlotte… you just gave birth. It's nothing to worry about, I assure you. You need to relax.""That was yesterday and it is my third time. Also, telling me it's nothing to worry about will only make me more worried. Please tell me what Lois said."She closed her eyes briefly, like she was gathering strength… or courage.“Lois said he’s perfectly fine,” she said again, a little more firmly this time. “He was just… resting at a friend’s place."The words hung in the air.I blinked at her, my tears slowing."He is perfectly fine and resting at a friend’s?”I repeated slowly.“Yes,” she nodded quickly. “He must’ve been exhausted and couldn’t make i
My chest tightened and my breath snagged."I'm yours too,babe".I replied.He smirked at that.His hand slid from my hair to the back of my neck, tilting my head up just a little.“Leo…”“Yes?” His voice was a deep rumble.“I—”I didn’t finish.His mouth met mine, parting softly into a deep kiss.I
His back was rested against the wall. His long legs stretched out in front of him. His head was bowed, chin resting on his chest, fast asleep—like he had been waiting for hours and finally drifted off. My heart clenched so violently that a sharp gasp escaped before I could stop it. Panic shot
The Uber pulled to a halt, and I stared out the window, feeling like I’d been dropped into a movie scene I never auditioned for.There it was, looming over the palm-tree-lined street—The Grand Majestic.The name alone had suggested expense, but the reality was a different level of breathtaking.My
DavidVat: Guys, let’s stop bullying her. She already has a lot on her plate. Yoursmoonlight: Worst nightmare of a treadmill. I bet when she steps on a scale, the scale says “to be continued.” Haha. Seems like Mystic Voice has a fetish shit. Esther: Weight a minute. Please don’t eat my family. I







