“I’ll do anything you want, I’ll give you everything. I’m begging you to bring her smile back.” ****** Nathalie Davis was shattered after her husband and best friend betrayed her, divorcing her on their fourth wedding anniversary and driven out to the house. Worst of all, they used up all her money, including the money for surgery for her mother. After her world collapse in overnight, Nathalie’s complicated life changed when she ended up in the care of Calix Zander Watson, known for being a ruthless multi-billionaire, and the CEO of the company her ex-husband works for. Calix offered Nathalie to take care of his only child. Nathalie agrees, especially since she owes a lot to Calix. With Nathalie taking care of Calix’s child, can she also be able to heal Calix’s heart, that has been closed for love for a long time? But what if the secrets will unite their pasts are revealed? Will this be the path to love or will it cause their destruction?
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When I got my passbook from the bank teller, I checked its contents. A bitter smile touched my lips after seeing only eigthy dollars left on my bank account.
After all the important thing I have paid off the debt and I no longer owe monthly payments.
After leaving the bank and since I was already at the mall, I bought a chocolate cake.
“Ma’am, what should I put on the dedication cake?” The person who assisted me at this cake shop asked.
“Happy fourth wedding anniversary,” I answered the woman with a smile.
“Wow! Congratulations, Ma’am.”
“Thank you.”
After buying the cake, I also bought a platter of spaghetti. Joshua, my husband, told me he would be busy and would work overtime, so I wanted to surprise him.
He worked for a multi-billionaire jewelry company, therefore he was often busy and almost slept there.
We need to get better at work to pay off all our debts. I often help him with his works and other work for the company.
My surprises are sure to bring a huge smile to his face. Aside from paid our debt, I can get a promotion tomorrow if my presentation is successful.
I can’t wait to tell all the good news to my husband and this time we can start a family.
Upon arriving at the company, I signed first for the visitor’s lounge.
“Thank you,” I said, thanking the staff for giving me my visitor ID.
I headed straight for the elevator and, with office hours having concluded almost two hours prior, I saw no employees and reached the level where my husband was.
I surveyed surroundings and noticed an absence of people.
I proceeded to Joshua’s table and placed the food. The bag he always brought was still there, so that meant he hadn’t left yet.
“Ooh! Ahh!”
I looked where a woman’s moan came from.
“A-Ahh, baby!”
I walked slowly and tried not to make any noise.
Afraid to even hear my breathing, I hold my breath.
“A-Ahhh!!”
Arriving outside the office where the voice came from, the door opened slightly, allowing a glimpse of the occupant. My husband was visible on the sofa, between my best friend’s legs, both naked and both ejaculating, kissing each other as if they were so hungry for each other.
I couldn’t bear to look at them. They disgusted me.
I’m not certain how I walked with the tenderness I felt. I left that floor and went straight out of this company.
I took the first taxi I had encountered. When I got in, I told the driver my exact address.
How were two important people in my life able to do this to me? My husband is the only man who loved me and Hazel, the only best-friend since we were in middle school.
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As I entered the house, I cried unceasingly. I filled every corner of the house with my cries.
Never in my dreams would I have thought they would do this to me.
I didn’t realize how many hours I cried and I just noticed my unfaithful husband’s arrival.
I stood up to talk to him thoroughly.
I am uncertain how to address him regarding what I witnessed, how to commence. I don’t want us to end up arguing.
I opened my mouth, but before I could speak, he spoke first, which I stopped.
“Our marriage is no longer valid.”
He took a folder from his bag and placed it on the table.
“Aren’t you going to explain why you cheated on me—”
“I don’t love you.” He sounded sure of every word he uttered.
My jaw was hanging in the air. My brain couldn’t process what he said.
He didn’t love me, he didn’t love me anymore. Those two are different.
He let out a sigh. “I saw what you left on my table, I presume you saw me and—”
My palm flew to his cheek. This was the first time my palm had touched his cheek like this.
“You don’t even intend to explain?” I asked in disbelief while holding back tears.
“I don’t love you. What don’t you understand about that?” He asks irritably.
“You don’t love me? We’ve been married for four years. Why did you do this to me now? Of all people, why my best-friend?”
“Your friend can help me get promoted to general manager of the company. Have you got know on the position’s level and the salary it offers? If her mother resigns, they will help be the next general manager of multi-billionaire company.”
Before we got married, we separated for three years—after we graduated from college. He subsequently returned to me and, following our intimidate wedding, he joined the company where Hazel is working with Hazel’s assistance and her mother.
Ever since he started working, I’ve been doing almost all of his reports, so it’s like I have two jobs, but all of my salary goes to paying bills and paying off his debt and his parents debt–which we owe because we got married.
“I don’t need your help anymore to do my job,” he said with a smile. “Hazel will help me get a higher position in that company.”
He stayed at his job for a long time because of me, because of my making his works. All this time, he just used me it to last at work.
“I should have given you this last month and told you,” he said without hesitation.
Last month, I stayed up several nights to do his fault reports. After revising several times, it was approved.
I didn’t even receive a thank you from him, thinking he was so busy why he forgot to say at least thank you.
Joshua removed the documents from the folder and handed them to me. “We’ve been divorced for over a month.”
NATHALIE’S POV-The next day I didn’t have to avoid Sir Calix because he was in a hurry to leave. He waited patiently for Brianna to wake up before departing from his mansion.I think the place he was going to be so important and he really had a lot to do that he had to send William, so that while he was on the way he still had work to do.“Baby, I promise. I’ll be quick. I won’t be gone for more than an hour—no, wait. There might be traffic, or I might have to wait a long time for a bus, so maybe two hours. I’ll only be out for two hours, I promise.”I’m letting Brianna know that I’m stepping out for a bit. I’m going to the hospital to return Harrison’s white coat. He said he only has time now; in the next few days, he has meetings and conventions to go to.Brianna shook her head again.Here we are in the playroom, with Esther, who I told to check on Brianna for a moment while I was gone.I think I’ve been talking to Brianna for two or three hours now.She showed me her pinky finger
NATHALIE’S POV-Sir Calix’s gaze was so intense I had to close my eyes.He released his hold on my lower back. Then, I felt his warm hand rise from my neck, gently tracing upwards towards my jaw. I sensed his warm breath, a mere inch from my lips.“Nathalie...”My grip on his arm tightened, my fingernails nearly embedding themselves in his skin from sheer terror.I heard his chuckle as he moved, and felt the warm, soft press of his lips on my forehead.He gave my forehead a quick peck, then lingered there with a long, tender kiss at the same spot. Feeling of his cherished and gentle assurance, the tightness I felt disappeared, as did my tight grip on his arm.Upon opening my eyes, his smile was soft, his gaze gentle and warm, holding mine.“Did I scare you?”I shook my head.“I’m sorry for bringing you here.I figured out this spot would make it impossible for you to get away from me. Don’t come here with Brianna. It’s too deep here. I’m already up to my ankles, but it’s much deeper h
NATHALIE’S POV-I made Sir Calix some soup. This cool evening is perfect for a hot bowl of soup.I’ve already drunk water and now, I walked toward the indoor pool, carefully carrying a food tray with a small pot of soup on it.I’ll just give the food to him and then I’ll leave him there. We had nothing to discuss that would warrant my staying with him any longer.When I got to the indoor pool, not all the lights were on. Several dim, white lights were lit, casting a soft glow. The numerous lights ensured the room was adequately illuminated.“Sir?”I looked around while walking. He wasn’t on any of the chairs or by the pool.“SIR?!” I shouted in surprise.- I saw him floating in the pool, still dressed in his shirt and pajamas, his face submerged.“Sir!” I shouted again.His bathrobe was on the chair. Oh my god! Could he have slipped and that’s why his body is floating?“Sir!” I shouted in panic as he didn’t move.I put the food tray I was carrying on the table and quickly jumped i
NATHALIE’S POV-Harrison took me right to the main door. Since he was well-known here, the security guard let his car in.“I will contact you once I have the title in hand and have confirmed the authenticity of all the documents the old man provided. I’ll take care of everything; there’s no need for you to return to that place or meet with him again.”“Thank you, Harrison.”“No problem. I’m leaving, get some rest. You had a long night.”“Good night.”“Good night.”Harrison stepped closer, raising his hand towards my arm. Before his hand could touch me, the door behind me opened.“What’s going on here?” I heard a familiar voice ask behind me.Sir Calix came to my side and brushed Harrison’s outstretched hand away.Harrison took a step back, a smile playing on his lips as he addressed Sir Calix. “I just brought Nathalie here; I’m leaving now,” he said, his gaze shifting to me. “I’ll give you a call.”I smile and nod my head. “Bye. Have a sweet dream to both of you.” he said goodbye to
NATHALIE’S POV-When Harrison and I left the bar, tears fell down my face as I heard my voice as I cried.My whole body was shaking; my heart was pounding with fear.Harrison opened the passenger door of the car next to us then helped me get in then closed the car door.Upon entering, he reached for something in the backseat and gave it to me.“Here,” he handed me a white cloth. “I only have a white coat extra. It’s new, and I haven’t worn it yet.”I accepted what he gave me and put it on. It was long, reaching my thighs. I buttoned it up, covering my chest and body somewhat.“Thank you,” I whispered, the words strained and choked by my sobs.Harrison let out a deep breath and said, “I’ll take you to Calix’s mansion.”I didn’t answer with anything, not even a gesture, but he started the car.I covered my mouth when a voice threatened to cry out.“I’d rather hear you crying loudly than stop yourself from crying. Holding back tears makes your chest tight.”“Sorry...”He glanced in the s
NATHALIE’S POV-It was past ten at night and I arrived at my destination, at a bar.After checking the time on my phone, it conveniently died because the battery was completely drained.Luckily, before the battery ran out, I sent a text message to Esther thirty minutes ago and followed up with her. I would be home late.I was planning to arrive here at seven or eight at night but because I got lost on the way here and had to use a digital map on my phone, I only arrived now.On days like this, the person I was going to meet goes to this bar. It’s a classic bar yet large and spacious up to the third floor.I just hope that person’s schedule hasn’t changed.I was able to get inside the bar easily because of what I was wearing.When I first entered here, with Joshua, I wasn’t immediately allowed in because I was wearing a simple shirt, a long skirt that went past my knees, and sneakers.Deafening music, flashing lights of various colors, and the mixed smell of alcohol and cigarettes hit
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