Mag-log inALINA’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
FIVE YEARS LATER…Alina’s POV“Clover! Clover! Get down from there!” I yelled at the top of my voice but this little trouble maker would not stop jumping on the counter.How her little feet managed to get up there was still a mystery to me.“If you don’t get down right now, no doughnuts!” I was too tired to discipline her, so threats were my best options.Just as I wanted, she jumped down almost instantly.“Good girl,” I said, pulling her to the mirror.“Mommy, Strawberry and rainbow sprinkles on the doughnuts?” I rolled my eyes. It was too early for sugar, but a promise is a promise.“Yes, baby” I picked up the big pink ribbons on the drawer and used tied her hair in two pig tails.“Mommy, I want your hair!” she pointed. And some thing tugged my heart instantly.I guess that was my own share of punishment or maybe it was a blessing. While I changed everything in my body including my hair, Clover came out looking exactly like me.As I stood by her side, staring at the contrast in the
Alina’s povThe memories became torture towards the end, and I snapped my eyes open to get it out of my head. The nurse came back hours later and removed the IV and other medications I would not be needing. I stared in silence until he was done. “Can I use the bathroom?” I asked. He pointed at a door by the left. I stood up, almost surprising myself that I was able to. I took slow steps to the bathroom. I peed, and was walking back to the room when something caught my attention. My face in the reflection. Was I in so much pain that I did not notice it before? I raised my hands to touch it, but the sting was so bad I dropped it. Half of my face. Half of my face was damaged. Burnt. It was already drying up. But the scare was there, red, rough, hideous. I looked nothing like myself, and oddly, it was equally as painful as it was, relieving. Who cared about looks? Not me at the moment. I just need to get of DL city safely without anyone knowing. Especially Aria. I sat back on m
ALINA’S POVHis lips crashed into mine with a desperation that stole the air from my lungs.For a split second, I froze.I didn’t want this, not like this, not now, but my body reacted before my mind could catch up. Maybe it was shock. Maybe it was the weight of everything between us. Maybe it was
ARIA’S POVIt felt useless sitting in the luxury when in reality, it wasn’t mine. Edrick still wasn’t mine. At least not the way I wanted him to be.I sat alone in the sitting room, my hands folded over my stomach, listening to the slow tick of the antique clock on the wall. Every second felt louder
ALINA’S POVThe cab finally stopped in front of a small hotel tucked between two aging buildings. The sign flickered like it was tired of trying. This will do, I told myself as I dragged my suitcase
CHAPTER 67 — ALINA’S POVThe minute I stepped out of the embassy, the heat slapped me across the face like it owed me money. The sun was ridiculous, sharp, blinding, burning into my skin. I hissed under my breath, but I didn’t take a cab. I couldn’t. Not anymore.If I was going to survive six whol







