Chapter 58Lorraine "Wakey Wakey." Dexter sang loudly as his side of the bed dipped when he climbed on it. "Rise and shine, your majesty." He clapped. I rubbed my eyes slowly, the sun rays bursting through the window and reflecting on my face. I opened my eyes quickly to find a tray on the bed with a plate of omelette, bacon, two slices of pancakes and freshly made orange juice to go with it. My lips stretched into a smile as I snatched the tray from him. "This looks so delicious. When did you have the time to make all of this?" My mouth was already watering as I couldn't wait to dive into the meal. While I slept like a baby, my man kept himself busy in the kitchen. How good it was to see this adorable part of him all the time. "Thank you for breakfast, Dexter. Have you had anything to eat?" I asked and he shook his head. "Don't bother about me, your satisfaction is my priority." He stood up, duffed an invisible cap, then gave a mock bow. I giggled as I bit into the hot pan
Chapter 59Dexter I tried to slam the door on her and walk away but Lorraine stopped me, silently begging me with her eyes to hold on. Emilia palmed her hands together, her orbs getting misty as she blinked hard. "Please, just let me in. I promise I won't take your time. " She employed the most pitiful tone that was already getting to Lorraine. Who cares if she stayed for just a minute? Her presence was already irritating me because I knew what she was up to. How could she come out of the blues and begin to plead with me on her knees after everything she had done? “Dexter, please, let her in. I think she has something important to say." Lorraine requested weakly. I raked through my hair in frustration. Couldn't she see through the pleas and fake pitiful expression that it was all for show? I didn't know what it was yet, but I intended to find out. "Let her in then." I agreed. "But I won't be here for whatever nonsense she has to say. " I walked away, leaving both of th
Chapter 60Lorraine I nearly flung myself at Victoria, who was standing in front of the café's entrance when we saw each other again. After going on two rounds of lovemaking earlier this morning, Dexter suggested that we visited his sister and I didn't hesitate in agreeing. I could imagine how lonely she'd be now that her freedom had been taken from her. "How have you been?" I held her tightly, caressing her hair as she sobbed on my shoulder. She sniffed and cleaned her eyes. "Lonely," She replied just as I expected. "But I didn't expect you guys here. It's such a wonderful surprise." She giggled. Dexter stepped closer to us and pulled his sister in for a hug. I gave them some space, watching their public display of love. Dexter, who looked troubled on his way here, became relaxed. We all sat down after the exchange of pleasantries and a waiter came to take our order. "How's the place like? Do they treat you badly? Does any part of your body hurt?" I threw the questions at her,
Chapter 61Lorraine It felt so good to prepare for the main runway show. Despite the obstacles that caused me some distractions, it didn't stop me from getting the job done. The new designs were mind blowing and I couldn't wait to put them on. I could own all of them if I wanted, all I needed to do was make a demand and it will be settled. As soon as the artist finished with my face, Dexter barged in with a bright smile, his eyes blaring with adoration for me. I liked it when he looked at me that way, like he wasn't tired of being with me. Ever since the video about my marriage with Dexter hit the internet, my colleagues stayed away from me and changed their attitude. Marianna, who disliked me with passion, went out of her way to make sure I was comfortable when I came this morning. I guess they were all scared of losing their contracts with the agency. "You look so stunning, baby. I can't wait for you to climb that stage and show them who the boss is." He said, hyping me wi
Chapter 62Lorraine I found myself at the beach the next day which was the location the skincare brand wanted me to model for them. The demand was impromptu because the other model that I'd replaced backed out on the deal, and it was mandatory that the shoot should be held today. Dexter offered to tag along, but I didn't allow him as I wanted him to focus on his job. So I was here with just Stella who was asked to accompany me, and Drake who Dexter had turned to my bodyguard. "Good morning, miss. You're quite early." The director commended me after I'd dropped my bag on the table and was about to go in search of the crew. A satisfied grin rose to my lips. "It's a principle, sir. I like to be punctual." "That's good, because we thought that we would have to wait for a long time for you to come. The other models do that." He sounded disappointed and if I was in his shoes I'd feel the same way too. "Well, now that you're here, the concept of the shoot will be explained to you and
Chapter 63Dexter "What's wrong with her?" I panicked, my eyes trained on Lorraine who laid unconscious on the bed, her face pale and almost lifeless. My heart clenched in pain, seeing her helpless and vulnerable. "She was poisoned by what she might have taken in, and the poison has caused a lot of complications for her. She'll be awake soon, but we are still checking the amount of damage done in her system." Doctor Luca explained, his expression as unreadable as usual, but there was a glint of pity in his eyes. "Wait a minute, Doctor Luca, you just talked about food poisoning. Is it the normal kind of poison because Lorraine is very careful of what she eats?" He shook his head, taking off his glasses that exposed a little bit of vulnerability from him. He wasn't just a doctor, he was my family doctor and he had treated a lot of cases that happened to me, so I didn't expect formality from him. "Look, Dexter. It wouldn't have been this fatal if it was mere food poisoning. The sym
Chapter 64Lorraine My eyes fluttered open, but I wished they didn't. Being unconscious made me unaware of the pain, and then I understood why people resorted to drowning themselves in alcohol when they became overwhelmed with their endless problems. A pair of worried brown eyes peered at me, but I looked away, unable to face him. I sighed deeply, trying to rein in the emotions that choked me. The room was silent and when I glanced around, I noticed that it was just the both of us in it. "You're awake." He said in relief. "What's the point of waking up? I should have gone to meet my parents from there." I replied with a nonchalant tone. "Don't you dare say that, Lorraine. I've been waiting for you to wake up because I can't carry on without you so don't ever wish for death." He scolded me, his voice sounding harsh and angry. I couldn't apologise. There was no need of apologizing for what couldn't be solved. Why was he still interested in a woman that couldn't bear children? Di
Chapter 65Dexter "Oh God!" I groaned, forcing my eyes open as the brightness of the room jolted me from my sleep. I shouldn't have jerked or made any sharp movement because the effect went straight to my head, causing a banging headache. What in God's name happened last night? Why did I feel like something had gone wrong but I couldn't do anything? I stood up slowly, afraid of losing control, then I held onto the edge of the sofa to steady myself. A realisation hit me. I slept on the sofa...! Lorraine? My heart skipped a beat. Where was Lorraine? "Baby," I called, taking the stairs in twos, eager to get to the bedroom. She didn't respond, rather my voice echoed back. I held my breath, barging into the room with my worst fear rising to my throat. What if she had fainted again and I didn't know? What if she got sick again? Several 'what ifs' crossed my mind, but it didn't assuage the panic I felt when I met the bed empty. The sheet was neatly arranged just the way I left i