“It’s your fault! If you hadn’t left the house and Aiden had gone to find you, none of this would have happened! Aiden would still be with us. You killed Aiden, you caused this!” Matilda lashed out, tears streaming down her face, her voice cracking with pain and fury.Aliya staggered back, the words hitting her like a physical blow. She turned to Miguel, her eyes wide with desperation. “Tell me it’s not true, right? Aiden is okay, right?” she pleaded, her voice barely a whisper.Miguel’s face was grim. “Madam, Sir’s situation is still unknown. I have already dispatched men to search for him, but there’s no news yet. The cliff is very high, but the terrain below isn’t too rough. There might be a chance of survival, depending on the impact of the accident.”Aliya’s legs gave way, and she slid to the floor, clutching Miguel’s arm for support. The reality of the situation crashed down on her like a tidal wave.She recalled the previous night, the scent of alcohol clinging to Aiden, he had
Aiden finally released her so they could catch their breath.Aiden, what are you doing here? Aliya asked breathless from the kiss.What do you think am doing?How did you know I was here, did you have me followed?Aiden ignored her questions “Why did you leave the house?”Aiden can you stop answering my questions with questions. I left the house because I needed my space. I needed time to think and get clarity of what we’re really doing. I need my time alone, I don’t want you here.Aiden sneered, who do you want here then? Him?Aliya looked at him unbelievably, “You see Aiden, that’s the problem with you. You are overly suspicious and insecure. I need some time away from your suspicions, accusations and lack of trust. I have told you repeatedly that there’s nothing on between Ryan and I but you don’t trust me. You don’t believe anything I say, what’s the need for this relationship then?So you want to call it off, for what? For him? Aiden asked, his voice laced with subtle danger.Ali
Aliya felt a cold dread settle in her stomach as she left Hendrix Global. Aiden's accusations had cut deeper than she'd expected. It wasn't just the lack of trust; it was the implication that he saw her as someone capable of betrayal. Each word he'd spoken replayed in her mind, a painful echo that amplified her hurt and confusion.Going home felt pointless, a charade. How could she share a space, a life, with someone who questioned her integrity? The foundation of a relationship was trust but theirs lacked that. She yearned for the days when his eyes held only adoration and belief in her, but it was no more. Now, the thought of facing him, of pretending everything was alright, was unbearable.As she packed her things, a wave of exhaustion washed over her. It wasn't just physical,it was emotional. The constant need to prove herself, to defend her loyalty, was draining. She longed for a place where she could be herself, without the weight of Aiden's suspicions. Maybe, just maybe, distan
Hendrix Global buzzed with activities with everyone frantically moving around busy with work.Earlier this morning, there has been an outbreak of rumors slandering their company accusing them of going through the back door to get the Harbour Drive project.Miguel stood before Aiden, he was scrolling through the tablet seeing various trolls from people.Using such a cheap trick, Aiden sneered. Contact the media company responsible for this, I want this news to disappear immediately and if they refuse, you know what to do.Yes sir.Ma, there are rumors about Hendrix Global and public opinion doesn’t seem to be on their side. People are saying that a fairly new company in the capital city shouldn’t be handed such an important project and that they must have bribed their way in.Let me take a look, Aliya took the tablet from Linda going through the article and comments. It was really not good. How could there be an article about this all of a sudden? With the views and negative comments
Things have already turned like this, are you still going to deny it? Aiden asked coldly.Aiden, you have to believe me, I didn’t do any of the things he said, tears were already streaming down Aliya’s eyes.Aiden clenched his hands into a tight fist. The sight of her in tears was breaking him. “ You don’t have to act so pitiful, it doesn’t suit you” He walked out.Aliya turned to Davis, wiping her tears. Why? Did Matilda tell you to say this? How much did she pay you to say this huh?I don’t know what you are talking about Miss, please get me out of here.Aliya knew that she wouldn’t get anything out of him so she turned and left.Aliya confronted Matilda, “it was your doing right?”Matilda turned to her smirking, I don’t know what you’re talking about?You orchestrated this whole thing just to cause misunderstanding between Aiden and I? You betrayed him.You are falsely accusing me without evidence, Aiden won’t believe you. Matilda walked closer to her, “ Even if I did it, so what?
Aliya moved closer to them and hid behind the pillar there.You assured me that the proposal would win this bid and now this, Davis said, quite frustrated, he seemed to have drunk a lot.Matilda looked around cautiously before talking to him. I gave you a good proposal, that doesn’t mean that other people wouldn’t come up with a better proposal, instead of blaming me, you should blame yourself for being incompetent.I’m incompetent, I can go tell him that you stole his proposal, you were acting all lovey dovey, I bet he didn’t know that you stole his proposal.You won’t do anything like that, I’ll try my possible best to give you some compensation and that’s it. I can’t be seen with you, let’s meet up tomorrow at the usual place, Matilda fled.Davis hit the pillar, scaring Aliya who emerged from behind the pillar.What were you doing there hiding huh? You overheard us, Davis moved closer.He was a step closer to Aliya grabbing her hand but she landed a heavy slap on his face.How dare