Eirik’s pov"Where's the ring?" I asked, staring at her fingers."Huh?" Thalia was taken aback by the sudden question. She probably didn't expect it."Her emerald ring is on its way from Spain. She wanted nothing except for an emerald ring and of course, I had to find it." Lorion stepped in to explain.I didn't argue. I didn't dispute anything. It would be of no use anyway. Besides, Thalia has always loved emerald jewelry. She gets very excited when she sees anything emerald. Throughout the years of getting her gifts, I always went for anything emerald.But I was disturbed. How can Thalia be associated with someone like my brother? Would she believe I hadn't seen my brother ever since I got married to her? He never attended my marriage eleven years ago. How can he suddenly reappear at the exact time I wanted to settle things with Thalia?"Your office will be shown to you. I have business to attend to." I couldn't bear it any longer. I had to leave.Lorion wrapping his hands around my
Thalia's povMy new office was shown to me on the second floor. I didn't really feel good about lying to Eirik about my happy married wife. I knew I came for revenge but this part? It was not included in my plans at all.I slammed the office door, turning to meet Lorion's gaze with a glare. "What was that?" I demanded,"What was what?" Lorion questioned back.I shook my head, "No, don't try to give me that look. We both know what I am talking about. Why did you show up suddenly and kiss me on the cheeks, forcing me to fake a marriage relationship between us?""I just saved the day, Thalia. Eirik tried to talk you into having lunch and I came to put him in his place." He defended.I raised my hands, "I didn't ask you to do that. I could have handled it on my own —""By agreeing to have lunch with him?" He interrupted. My eyes narrowed in anger, "No!" I barked, "I didn't come all the way, spent three years in disappearance and reappeared as a shareholder just to have lunch with my ex h
Eirik’s povTo say the very least, I was shocked. Never have I ever imagined seeing Thalia again after three whole years. Who would believe me if I said I searched for her? It looked like she suddenly vanished and here she was, walking into the board meeting room like everything was fine.Her eyes locked onto mine and I froze. She gave me a little smile that didn't look genuine. It almost looked wicked and I wondered if she had any plans. "John, is she the shareholder we have been waiting for?" I whispered to my assistant and he nodded.That was why she didn't give any personal information. If I had seen her name, I would have known she was coming. I stared at Thalia. What was she here for?Thalia looked...different. She had lost weight — the kind of weight that adds weight to the right places. The short dress hugged her curves perfectly, the same curves I never knew she had. Her face had sharp lines, with little makeup she had on. Goodness, how did she become breathtakingly beautifu
Thalia's pov"Mommy, when will you come back?" My three year old son, William, asked as he held my hands.I sighed, ruffling his hair. "Mommy will be back soon, don't worry."It was sad for me to leave my son alone. But there was so much for me to do and I can't do anything if William is around me. I have a soft spot for him as my son. Besides, I didn't want to involve him in my twisted affairs."Are you going to see my daddy?" He asked.I shook my head negatively. "No, daddy isn't here. I told you not to talk about him without caution."Of course, he didn't know who his daddy was. He just knew Lorion wasn't his daddy.William nodded in understanding and hugged me. "Grandma!" He jumped down from my arms and ran straight to my mother."Oh, big boy! Do you want some mango flavored cake?" My mom asked and led him to the dining table while she came back to me.I smiled, watching my little boy eat my favorite cake with every joy in his heart. It was funny how he inherited the same flavored
Eirik’s pov Three years later."What is this?" My eyes locked on the table, plates in disarray. Was this breakfast? I didn't know what to call it. Bean pudding that looked orange. Burnt toasted bread and scrambled eggs. What the hell?"Anna, what the hell is this?" I yelled at the maid who just sauntered into the dining space from the kitchen.She glanced at what I was talking about and shook her head, "I don't know what you are talking about, sir." She responded."What do you mean? I expected a complete breakfast, not food for dogs. Who prepared this?" I asked, dropping my suit jacket on the chair stand. She kneeled halfway, avoiding my eyes. "Madam Mirelle, sir.""Mirelle! Mirelle!" I was practically shouting. I knew she could hear me but she wouldn't respond right away.Mirelle walked into the dining room leisurely, her makeup half done which meant I just disturbed her morning activities but that was none of my concern at the moment. "Breakfast should be ready before eight o'cl
Thalia's povI stood in front of a particular wide gate, clutching the handle of my suitcase. The house felt very familiar, like I never left.There was no other choice. I had nowhere else to go. Divorcing a cheating man was a good thing until you became homeless. I chuckled at my foolishness.My hands pressed the gate bell and I waited. Two minutes later, the small screen showed an older man's face. I recognized him very well."Is that you?" His voice quivered as he ordered for the gate to be opened.I bowed respectfully, shaking his hands. Of course, he was older than the period I left him. He was one of those that tried to let me stay when I insisted on getting married to Eirik."Come on. Hurry up!" He smiled, practically jogging towards the main entrance of the mansion.I stood in front of the mansion for a few seconds before entering with a sigh. My eyes caught the familiarity of the house – somewhere I can finally and truthfully call a home."Who is –" My mom paused, staring bac