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True Intent

Author: Helen Ene
last update Last Updated: 2025-03-31 21:44:10

At the Howard house, John sat in his room, looking out the window, his mind occupied, and his eyes not really seeing the several cars that were passing down the streets.

“John?” Cordelia called from the door.

There was no response as he remained seated, not moving an inch. Cordelia walked over to him and placed a hand on his shoulders.

He jerked as if pulled back to life as he turned to look at her.

“What were you thinking about?” Cordelia asked.

“Bits and pieces of a lot of things,” John sighed.

“Is this about Anna?” she asked.

“Yes, it is, and some other things,” John responded, standing up from the bed to pace.

“There is nothing for you to worry about; she consented to the marriage then and even benefitted from it. I doubt she is going to raise concerns for us now,” Cordelia stated.

John stopped pacing and replied, “You know it’s not just about that.”

“I know, if we act like we are bothered, it’s going to give her more power,” Cordelia responded.

“I know Anna; she is not going to l
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    Simon turned around to see a representative of the Crawford Foundation walk into the hall. He turned back slowly to face Anna, seeing the smug expression on her face."I would advise you to think twice before starting a fight with me, Anna," Simon warned, his voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.Anna raised her right brow at him, stepped towards him, and said, "I don't take advice from you, Simon Parker."Simon stared at the challenge in her eyes as he thought about all he had on his table since she came back to town.Her eyes drew him in, challenging every part of him. He felt his breath catch; a pull he had never felt for her all those years ago pulled him strongly.The rest of the room fell away, becoming nonexistent as they got wrapped up in each other."F*ck!" He mumbled under his breath, his voice husky.To think he was getting attracted to the enemy was an understatement, and despite trying to prove that he wasn't, he could not deny the fact that his body wanted her."You won

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    My Turf

    “Are you alright?” Anna asked, looking up at him in suspicion.David looked at her, cautioning himself as he looked back at her.“Yes, absolutely, I am fine. Sorry, I just got distracted by something,” David said, forcing a smile.“Oh, okay,” Anna responded as they finally unclasped their hands.David smiled and offered, “Do you want to walk around with…”“Hmmm, I should go look for my date. I guess I’ll see you around then,” Anna said, stepping away.“Hmm, sure, that’s fine, I’ll see you around,” David responded.Anna turned and walked away, her stiff shoulders relaxing slightly as she moved further into the crowd."Hi, Anna," someone called out, stopping Anna.David watched her go, his eyes narrowed in confusion. There were a lot of things he wanted to ask, which he couldn't quite say to her. He turned around to go look for the one who could give him the answer to all the questions."Isn't that Simon Parker?" Someone in Anna's group said, looking around the room."Yes, it is; he loo

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    Just Friends

    Anna’s heart skipped, beating against her rib cage as she stared ahead. It all flashed before her eyes again.“Anna? Did your dress get stuck?” Michael asked, looking back at her.Anna blinked, looked at him, and shook her head as she replied, “No, humm, I just…”She looked ahead again, and he was gone; the space was empty, and for a minute she was not sure if she had really seen him.Michael looked in the same direction, his brow squeezed in puzzle before looking back at Anna.“Sorry, I think I was lost in thought,” Anna responded.“Ms. Howard over here,” someone called out again, walking over to interview them.Before Anna could move, someone approached her with a mic, wanting to interview her.“I don’t think you can escape this one,” Michael whispered as he stepped to her side.“Hello, Vectra, you look really gorgeous in that dress,” the interviewer said with a warm smile as she pointed the mic in front of Anna.“Thank you,” Anna replied, smiling.“You’re not looking bad yourself,

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    Red Carpet

    Simon looked up at the building behind him, the crease on his face deepening in anger.“What the h*ll?” Simon grunted and dialed William’s number.“William, how did this pass you by?” Simon asked.“Huh?” William mumbled over the phone.His voice sounded like he had just been dozing off to sleep.“William?” Simon called out strongly.“Simon, you know some of us sleep, right?” William responded, still sounding sleepy.“How did Anna find out about the Crawford bid?” Simon asked.“What? Anna?” William responded suddenly, sounding instantly alert.“You tell me,” Simon snapped.“What… at… I… I don’t know; how am I supposed to… wait,” William stuttered, then stopped abruptly.“What?” Simon asked.“Do you think that is why she is going to the party tomorrow? The Alicia party?” William asked.“Damn it, William, why does everyone choose this time to mess with me!” Simon shouted.“Or she does not know and was only invited like every other person.” William suggested.Simon raked a hand through hi

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    New Text

    Anna placed her hand on his chest and pushed herself away from his strong grip. She raised her hand and slapped him across the face.The sound echoed through the street as Simon felt the sting of it, his eyes darkening in anger.“Don’t you ever put your fr*aking hands on me again!” Anna snapped.“Or else what?” Simon asked, his voice ice cold.“You won’t like what I will do to you.” Anna shouted,Her breath came in short form as she tried to put all she felt into her anger. Not wanting to feel any other thing but her anger.In a blur, Simon grabbed her again; he spun her , slamming her back against the car and pinning her in place.He was so pissed off that he refused to listen to his inner voice, which was telling him to let her go.“What exactly can you do?” Simon growled.The tension between them was thick, crackling with intensity as they both stared each other down, neither willing to back down.Simon's hand pressed against the car, his eyes burning with a dangerous fire that mad

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    Some Memories

    Simon forcefully slammed his legs on the brake, propelling himself forward. The seat belt around him was his one defense from hitting his head on the steering wheel.He had almost hit her, and there had just been a few inches between her and the front of the car. It had been a very close call.“What the h*ll,” He cursed under his breath as he unbuckled his belt, switched off the headlight, and hurried out of the car.She had appeared out of nowhere, all dressed in black and blending with the night. She had a hood over her head, making it difficult to see her face fully.Simon walked towards her and said, “Excuse me? Are you hurt? Didn’t you…”She looked up, pulling the hood from her head, her hair cascading down her back in rich allure.“What are you doing here?” Anna asked.Simon’s eyes narrowed as he stared at her, not wanting to show how his heart had skipped as she had flipped her head back.She wore a black tracksuit that glued to her body like a second skin. Her face was shining

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    This Weekend

    "What do you think I am talking about?" Gideon asked, winking at him."Don't mess with me, Gideon; it won't end well for you." Simon responded.Gideon's lips curled up in thought as he pretended to think about it. Then he shook his head, snapped his finger, and grinned."Why don't you tag along and see if I feel like I will regret it?" Gideon challenged.Simon walked up to him, his voice dropping a notch as he said, "I'm warning you, Gideon. Whatever game you're playing, leave the group out of it.""I'll see you tomorrow then," Gideon winked and walked away.Simon watched him go, feeling a sense of unease crawl up his spine. He wished he could wipe off that smug look of always getting away with anything from his face."Who is going to be there?" Simon asked as William walked up to him."Hmm, I need to find out what occasion he is going to first of all." William responded."Find out." Simon responded, his voice ice cold.Noah walked over and placed a hand on Simon's shoulder as he said

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    Impromptu Meeting

    Noah walked into the office, William right on his heels, just in time to see Simon gripping Gideon's collar."What are you both doing?" Noah demanded.Gideon's lip curled into a wicked smile that did not reach his eyes as he stared Simon down."I see thoughts of that night still haunt you, right?" Gideon whispered.Simon's hold on Gideon's collar tightened as his eyes narrowed in anger."The next time you think to grab my collar will be the day you feel the h*ll you felt that night, Simon," Gideon threatened, his voice low and menacing.Simon released Gideon and took a step back, a dangerous glint in his eyes. William hurried over to them and placed himself in front of Simon before the situation could get worse."That is no way to treat your cousin Simon, simply because you're his boss!" Paul snapped.Simon could not believe his ears as he turned to Paul and asked, "Have you paused to analyze what his stupidity will cost us?""How is the extra cost his fault? You were the one who agre

  • Ex-Husband's Regret: The Triplet’s Revenge    Try Me

    Anna glanced over at her phone and saw the call was from Michael."I'll excuse you to take your call." Nat mumbled at the expression on Anna's face.Anna picked up the call, stood up, and walked over to the window as she said, "Hello.""Hi Anna, how are you today?" Michael asked."I'm good, what's up?" Anna responded."Could you come up to my office for a second?" Michael asked.Anna glanced back at the room, seeing everyone occupied with work, and she replied, "Sure."It took about five minutes to get to Michael's office, where she found him staring at a pile of documents."Is something wrong?" Anna asked as she took her seat in front of his desk."No, of course not. Hmm, I only called to get an update on Alicia's invitation. The party is in two days; have you made up your mind?" Michael asked.Anna had totally forgotten about the invitation, and the truth was that she had not entirely made up her mind."I don't know," Anna muttered."I know how you feel, but it's best you attend a p

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