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Nicole.Chloe refused to say anything about the lady, even after I persisted. She kept telling me it wasn’t her story to tell. But what surprised me the most was that she never stepped out of the restroom. We stayed for another ten minutes so the kids could finish their food, but she remained inside.Chloe told me not to think too much about it, but I can't help how far my thoughts can go. I drove back to my mom’s and Theodore's house—we’re still staying there until our new home is ready—still thinking about the whole scenario. The last thing I want is to drag a man with another woman. I’ve done that before, and it didn’t end well for me. I wouldn’t want to repeat my mistakes. If this ‘Fiona’ is truly Rowan’s girlfriend (though Chloe insists she’s not), I would have no choice but to end things with him. I have been coming around these past few days, and I know I’ve been hard on him for not giving him an answer for three years now. But you can’t blame me; leaving someone is easier th
Laura.A common enemy?I never thought Nicole had an enemy; anyone hating her, let alone someone as big as Fiona James.What could she possibly want from a lowlife like Nicole? She has everything, wealth, beauty, and power.My mind added, ‘Something Nicole also has.’ But I quickly pushed the thought down.So what could make her hate Nicole and consider her an enemy?I blinked, acting like I didn’t understand what she was talking about. I have watched movies and I have seen this scene in almost every one of them. The last thing I wanted was to be framed and televised as a bad bitch who wants bad things for another woman.“I don’t understand,” I said, acting clueless while looking around the room for secret cameras.I couldn’t find any but deep down there is a thought that someone was watching me.“Oh come on Laura, I know you understand me.” She started but I remained the way I was.Acting clueless.“What could you possibly want from Nicole? I mean what could Nicole have that you want?
Laura. I held my breath until I was out of the house—out of that stinking place. I took a deep breath and was relieved to see the big guy nearby, ready to direct me to my car. It was another bonus in my favor because the last thing I wanted was to take a cab to find my vehicle. I clenched the steering wheel as soon as I was in the car. My whole body shook as the memory of what he told me earlier flooded my mind. I shook my head, trying not to dwell on it—worrying wouldn’t change what he had planned. He always did whatever he wanted, and I knew he would go through with it, now or later. I grabbed my phone from my purse and cursed when I saw the time and the texts from my manager. I opened the first one. Manager: “I hope you’re getting ready to meet with Fiona.” Another text popped up from her: “I got a message from her manager. She will be available by four, so don’t be late.” I didn’t bother reading the rest; I knew they were all about my meeting with Fiona. I drove out of the ar
Nicole.It felt like everything around me stopped moving as I stood there to process what she had just said; I’m Fiona James, Rowan’s girlfriend.She’s Rowan’s girlfriend?The last time I checked—three years of being around Rowan and knowing him, the one thing I can tell is that he doesn’t have any girlfriend—at least he hasn’t made mention of one. And even if he did and didn’t want to mention it to me, Chloe would have done that. Chloe would have made mention of it.She wouldn’t have hidden something as important as this and made me be together with her brother when he already had a girlfriend.So hearing this lady address herself as Rowan’s girlfriend sounds kinda funny.I stood there watching her after she’d just introduced herself, and only after looking at her well enough did I realize I had seen her before.Back at the party—no, after the party— the woman Rowan was speaking to that night.She is the same lady.I looked at her hand stretched out for a handshake and then back at h
Nicole. It was lunchtime, and we were sitting at the restaurant with Chloe and William. William paid no attention to anyone except Luna. He even refused to let me fill his plate with food because he was grown and could do it himself. I love watching his interactions with Luna. He’s always so attentive whenever he’s around her, which makes me think his mom was definitely going to have a daughter. “They look so cute, don’t they?” Chloe asked softly as she leaned closer. I nodded, keeping my eyes on them. Lucas was busy eating from his plate of chicken, which was what he wanted. “So, how are you?” Chloe’s question pulled my attention from them back to her. She scooped a spoonful of the cereal she had ordered last. I looked at the bowl of cereal and then back at her, wondering how that would satisfy her. We had initially ordered some real food, like mac and cheese and a quesadilla—since she was craving those. But her cravings changed at the last minute. “Are you sure that will be e
Laura.I looked at myself in the mirror as I smoothed my dress. I look perfect.The bodycon dress I was wearing looked perfect on my body, hugging my body and showing the right shape.Today is a joyous day for me; my morning started with a message from my manager telling me Fiona would like to see me today. I jumped out of bed to have my bath and prepare myself for this visit and even though I’m not meeting her until later today.But I wanted to be prepared.I stared at myself one last time in the mirror before walking towards the bed to pick up my bag.Aside from seeing Fiona later in the day, that wasn’t the only plan I had for today.I planned on meeting Jennifer.I need to come up with something that would keep Jackson from wanting his ex-wife, something that would make him love me like he used to.And I can’t do that myself.Who knows, maybe Jackson would be forced to change his mind after he sees me in this dress.With that thought in mind, I stepped out of my room and took the