ログインALINA’S POVfool, fool fool. What a big fool I was. I felt like the ground should just open and swallow me.I hate this, I hate this. I hate this city. I hate this goddamned city.My hands were still trembling, my legs felt like they could not hold me.Fuck I hate it.Edrick Vale.I could have bumped into a thousand people. But Edrick? Why did it have to be him? Why did he have to be in the same hotel?DL city is big enough. I knew things like this would definitely happen, but I did not expect it would be in my first hours in the city. And I definitely did not prepare myself on how to react if I should stumble across any of these people from my past.Calm down Alina. He did not recognize you. All he saw was blonde hair, blue eyes and woman with a completely different face structure from the Alina he knows.Alina is dead. And all Edrick saw was Laina.I stood in one spot and calmed myself down before go
EDRICK’S POVWhat in God’s world?One minute I was walking pass the corridors in peace, and the next, I was bathed in hot coffee.“Oh I’m so so sorry,” The soft voice said, “I’m sorry.” She kept apologizing but I did not need the apology at the moment. I needed her to stop trying to clean off the coffe. It was spreading the burns.“It’s alright.” I said and she looked up the instant I spoke. Her eyes glued to my face, the color from her face instantly drained and she was pale.Her blue eyes bulged as she stared at me like I was her sleep paralysis demon, here to take her to eternal doom.On top of it all, she was frozen in place. Her hands still on my shirt. I pulled away slowly. Staring at her.“Uhm, are you okay?” I asked, and I swear this woman kept staring at me, mouth half-way open.I looked around me awkwardly.Was there something on my face? What is this? What should a man do under a circumstance like this? I snapped my fingers the in the air.And it was like her soul re-enter
ALINA’S POVI cannot believe I did it! I cannot believe I did it.But as I sat in the plane, watching my daughter sleep peacefully while we landed in the city that broke me. I forced myself to believe.We landed at DL City airport exactly around 12pm.H’s Closet said they would send a ride that will take me to the hotel I will be staying in.The driver called me the moment we landed.He helped me with my luggage while I held Clover to the car. It was a beautiful silver, luxurious SUV. One that is found in houses of elites.Who ever owns this company has their money up. No wonder they kept mentioning bringing the funds like it was nothing.As we drove out of the airport, and into the main city. I felt knots in my stomach with each lane we passed.A lot has changed in seven years, new buildings, upgraded parks, new businesses, and different evolutions. but still, there were things that stayed t
Edrick’s povDinner in this house is usually always quiet. With everyone being quiet and being grumpy about one thing or the other. The Vale Mansion is already used to this dark gloomy energy. Especially now that Grandma’s condition keeps getting worse.But tonight, it was different. Not exciting or bright.No, It was different because Hannah was squealing loudly like a teen at a rave. She’d look at her Ipad, type a bit, then squeal again. I hate the sad quiet dinners, but this was not the alternative I was looking for. It was noise pollution.I was about to beg her to keep it down when she said, “Guys! I have great news. I have a new business idea that…” Her words were cut short with the sound of something crashing to the ground, shattering.Jamiee came running from the direction the noise was coming from.I stood up, grabbed him and checked his body for any injuries from whatever it is he just crashed.The maid came running after him, and sadly, there were visible cuts on her arms,
“DL City? That’s huge!” Jessica was way too excited. But I stared at the email, reading it for the 10th time.[Dear Clover Designs.Good Day! We are going to go straight to the point. We have been seeing you on line for a while now. Crowds are going wild for every new piece that lands your page. Seeing a young business like that thrive, is refreshing.Well, we also are about to launch our little closet. We design accessories that would match your vibe so crazy.So we thought to ourselves, and that is the reason we are writing this mail. You bring your raw talent and already budding fame we bring our talent and the funds. Together, we can crush the clothingXbags and accessories world.So, this is a humble offer. An offer that can take Clover designs. An offer to Co-brand with H’s Closet and chance to take our brands to the next level! Reply to this email with your thoughts so we can take the next steps.Looking forward to work with you! H’s Closet.No. 32 Creeds. DL city.]Each time
The actual hell was that?I wondered.On the bright side, being fired meant I could leave work immediately. No need for the whole resignation process.I waved goodbye to my ex-manager, and made my way out of the building.I could not believe I was doing this! I was nervous as I drove to the location. The location where all my dreams would come true.As I had expected, Mary was already there waiting. A sweet soul she is.I hugged her tight.“Good morning, ma’am. Looking beautiful as always.” I said, hugging her.“Oh, you’re too kind, darling.”She was dressed in a cooperate grey dress that matched the color of her eyes. Her hair was curled neatly and accessorized with fancy pins.As a woman in her late fifties, she was my fashion inspiration.“Are you ready for today?” she asked, smiling.I took deep breaths, staring and the building in front of me.“I’m nervous,” I replied, honesty.Since I got my health in check, I have not only worked for Kaden, But, also did my business on the side
Alina’s POV“Fuck,” I muttered under my breath.The moment the Dr Nala stepped into the villa, my whole body went cold. I tried to smile, to act normal, to pretend my heart wasn’t about to explode. But my palms were slick with sweat, and even the air felt too thick to breathe.“Good evening,” she
Alina’s POVI saw him through the glass door before he even stepped inside.Edrick.sweatpants hanging low on his hips, shirt clinging to his chest, hair a little messy from the salty morning breeze. God. Why did he have to look like that? Why did he have to exist in a form specifically designed t
– Alina’s POV I knew I should have left the cinema the moment he walked out. That would’ve been my chance, my escape. But I didn’t move. I sat there, frozen, my fingers brushing over my lips where his kiss still lingered. It felt like my whole body was holding its breath, waiting for something
Chapter 29 – The Taste of JealousyAlina’s POV“Stop flattering me,” I said, rolling my eyes and trying to hide the heat creeping up my neck.“I’m not flattering you,” he said, his voice calm and firm. “I’m fucking serious.”His words caught me off guard. He stared at me like he meant every syllabl







