Mag-log inIn the fifth year of my marriage with Caspian Hayes, I finally receive the wonderful news of being able to leave this world once and for all. In my last three days of existence, I decide to play the roles of the perfect wife and the silent mother Caspian and our son, Noah Hayes, want me to play. On the first day, Caspian complains that I'm not prim and proper enough, so he intends to attend the banquet with the fake heiress, Erin Winslow, as his date. I merely iron his suit without a word of complaint. On the second day, Noah doesn't like how nagging I am, so he throws a tantrum and demands to see Erin. With a smile on my face, I deliver him to Erin's doorstep. On the third day, my friend calls me on the phone. She asks me in a disappointed tone, "Aren't you worried that you might lose favor with them for real at this point?" I just smile wanly. "It's fine. I'll be going home soon anyway." That's when Caspian wheels around to look at me. For once, there's panic in his eyes. "Aren't you an orphan, Astrid? You don't have another home other than the one you have with me!"
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Chapter 1.Elena walked into the beautiful restaurant and made her way to the VIP session she had earlier made a reservation for.Today was her 20th birthday and Even though she had so many worries she had decided to put them aside and celebrate her birthday for once in 20 years as her friend had suggested.She took a seat at the table of 4 her friend had helped her reserve with some huge amount and waited patiently for her father stepmother, and step-sister, even though none liked her, she still wanted to unite with them.While she waited patiently for their arrival, her eyes wandered off to the beautiful view of the restaurant, the air was quite cheesy and the environment was as comfy as her home chair.It was a five star restaurant, although it had a black setting and black interior designs, it still looked really bright. Elena didn't view the restaurant as a restaurant like everyone did, she saw it as a symbol of brightness admit its dark setting and she prayed to have something that would make her life bright at least for the new age she was stepping into.Her phone made a gentle beep and she reached out, it was her closest friend, Mira.Elena and Mira had been friends for quite a long time now, and it was safe to call them unbiological sisters, even though they both had different personalities, they were able to fit into each other perfectly Mira was an Extrovert while Elena was an introvert.She flashed her phone a smile picking up the call and taking it to her ear.“Hey, bestie.” Mira’s voice vibrated from the other end and Elena smiled.“Hey, Mira. How are you doing?”“Great. How is your day coming up?”“Ummm…. Nothing much. I am at the restaurant but my stepmum, sis, and Dad haven't arrived. Hopefully, they arrive soon.”“Stay calm Elena I am certain they would come.”“Hmmm.” Elena nodded gently.Elena gave the place another gentle view and muttered.“Thank you so much, Mira, for securing such a beautiful and serene place for me.” It was about the calmness all along.“I am not doing this for you next time, you would have to get your ass out.” she snorted out, and Elena chuckled.“Just called to check up on you, do enjoy your day.” Mira further said after a while and blew her kisses from her end while Elena smiled and ended the call, going back to her usual mood, so far, she had just one person who brightened her day and sometimes that person isn’t always around. Elena felt her birthday was a curse to have fallen to a Saturday, Saturdays were days when Mira’s parent always visited their grandparent, it was like a routine or habit. If she had her way she would have spent it with Mira, she desperately wishes she had the kind of love Mira had for her parent.After 45 minutes of waiting, she gathered all her courage and picked her phone reaching out to her dad.He picked at the 2nd ring.“Hello, father.”“Go straight to the point, I am busy.” his Curt voice sent shivers down her spine but she managed to continue.“Ummm… father…. My… I booked a reservation at a restaurant for my birthday...I have been waiting.”she managed to say hoping he wouldn't end the call on her.“Cursed days are not to be celebrated Elena, haven't I forbid you from celebrating your birthday?” he groaned the last word, and her heart dropped.“I….i…”“Your birthday is just as cursed as you are, Elena, and I would not make it to something that would claim my life,” his replies were nonchalant and Elena tried to not take it to heart even if she knew he wouldn't attend.“I am not even in the state Elena, Vera wants a vacation too and we are currently in Paris, you could celebrate it yourself, and this should be the last.” the last part came as a command before he ended the call.Elena’s heart clenched and the tears rolled out of her eyes without a break, she was holding back the tears all this while till he mentioned taking her stepsister to a trip, not only did he forget her birthday but regarded it as a cursed day like he had always done, he took her stepsister out on her birthday.Gently she reached out to the small note on her bag and a pen.“Do cancel the reservation.” She dropped the note and stood up trying to pull herself together.Elena is the oldest daughter of Mr. Alcantara, a petite slim girl with thick curly wave hair that framed her delicate oval face, her Hazel Green eyes were a mixture of Doe and siren but they were not as innocent as her, she had a nice pointed nose, slim heart shape lips, and a nice thick slim shape, her body was the dream of every lady including her best friend and men were not an exception.All her life, Elena grew up knowing two things, be a good girl and make daddy proud, although she kept the rules to the letter her father never spared her more than just a glance, she was always in constant competition with her sister for her father's attention and it was right to say that Vera had won.Her father had always accused her for being the curse of her mothers death, cause her mother died while giving birth to her, he had remarried when she was two years but Elena’s step mother claimed she had a child for him outside wedlock and he accepted after a successful DNA, showering all his love and affection on just Vera. Although her father never missed out on her monthly salary or material things but he never took anything else about her serious, he payed her school fee before Anyone else in school and he funds her account even before she goes out of cash but nothing connected them aside financial transactions.Elena had lived every day of her life in pain, and constant agony, praying that her father would spare her not just a glance, and she thought this new age might bring that to her, but she was wrong.Claded in grief, Elena walked her way out of the VIP section paying no attention to anything surrounding her and hoping to not break down in the quest of holding back her tears till she got home, she suddenly felt her body pressing to something hard, not like a wall, but it was strong to shield people from their pain.“Oh my goodness…” she exclaimed and watched as the man’s phone landed on the floor his screen crashing into pieces.Since Caspian couldn't bring himself to agree to a divorce right away, I decided to leave and sever every thread of attachment he still held.I had barely stepped away when a cold gleam of metal flashed from the nearby bushes. A sharp blade slashed past my arm.When I saw who the attacker was, I frowned tightly and called out, "Erin."She let out a cold laugh, grabbed me by the throat, and slammed me against the wall, pressing the tip of the blade against my chest."You didn't see this coming, did you, Astrid? Filthy bitch! You still ended up in my hands."Her eyes were full of lethal hatred.I hadn't recovered yet, so I was too weak and defenseless to fight her off.The tip of the blade pressed harder against my chest with a sharp, stinging pain. As it became harder and harder to breathe, a thought suddenly surfaced—maybe dying just like this wasn't too bad, after all.If my body perished, Caspian would finally let go of his obsession, and my mission would be a complete succes
Caspian's hand jerked, nearly spilling the soup. He frantically set the bowl aside and turned to look at me, visibly unsettled."Why are you suddenly talking about a divorce? Is it because of Erin?"I know the truth about what happened, and though she's currently on the run, I've dispatched my men to track her down. Sooner or later, she'll pay for what she did."I shook my head. "It's not just about that."He stared at me. "In that case, is it because I stopped taking you to galas? That was my fault, and I'll have someone tailor the most beautiful evening gown for you right away, okay?"Still, I shook my head. "I don't need that. Caspian, do you really think Erin's the only reason I've been suffering? Can you honestly swear that you still love me the same way you used to? "Can you promise that if I keep trying to keep you in line, you won't grow sick of me again? Can you promise there'll never be another Erin?"Caspian froze. For a moment, he wasn't sure how to respond.Five y
Erin's sobbing abruptly cut off. The man who had forced me to swallow a glass-filled cake for her sake just moments ago now declared that he never loved her.A few police officers marched down the hallway and pulled out their badges as they approached the crowd."Who called in the report?"Noah, who had been standing silently in the corner the whole time, suddenly raised his hand and pointed at Erin. "I did. I want to report her for threatening someone and hurting my mom."The police officers marched up to Erin. Under her eyes full of pure despair, one of them coldly said, "Please come with us to answer a few questions."…By the time I regained consciousness, the agonizing, bone-shattering pain had completely vanished.I forced my eyes open and struggled to sit up, shocked to find myself back in my familiar little apartment.A wave of overwhelming relief washed over me as the mechanical voice of the System chimed in my mind. "Congratulations on completing your mission, Astri
Greta continued, "This morning, I was the one Mr. Noah saw delivering the cake. Ms. Winslow told me to wear Mrs. Hayes' clothes and cover my face with a mask and hat. She threatened to stop paying for my mom's medical bills if I refused."B-But I had no idea there was glass hidden in the cake, and I never thought someone would die because of what I did. I can't live with this guilt anymore, so I decided to come forward and tell you both the entire truth."Mr. Hayes, I'll accept whatever punishment you give me. I just can't spend the rest of my life carrying this guilt."Greta's face was deathly pale as she reached into her pocket and pulled out a voice recording pen. "This is the recording of Ms. Winslow giving me her orders. I've failed Mrs. Hayes."She closed her eyes in shame as Erin's arrogant, sharp voice began to play from the recorder. "Frame her? I'm the one who grew up as Caspian's childhood sweetheart, and I should be his wife!"Astrid stole my happiness, so why does she
Down below, the yard erupted into chaos.Screams and frantic shouts rang out one after another.Shuddering, Caspian dragged his legs toward the window in sheer disbelief. When he saw the pool of bright red blood beneath me, he violently jolted and instinctively staggered back several steps, his mi
When Caspian turned around, his eyes were clouded with a dark, gloomy shadow."To the hospital. Noah fell ill after eating the cake you made."In the ward, our son, Noah, held a glass of water and stood on tiptoes to lift it against Erin's lips, feeding her one sip at a time.I had never received
I went into the study, retrieved the necklace, and handed it to Caspian. The tight frown on his brow relaxed slightly as he took the velvet box."Noah and I will be back as soon as possible. If there's anything you want to eat, just order it yourself using my card."I smiled and quietly said okay
Seeing the shock in Caspian Hayes' eyes, I hung up and calmly said, "I was just joking. Even if I do have a family to go home to, they won't welcome me."Only then did Caspian finally relax."I'm celebrating Erin's birthday tonight, and Noah is coming too.""Do you want me to come along?" I asked
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