Paige's POV Six Years AgoI couldn't hold back my tears as I realized that the only boy I let into my life would be the same person to break me,"You can't deny everything just like that, not after everything we have been through" I cried, trying to fight the truth that was staring at me,His lazy gaze fell on me slowly from where he stood a dark look in his eyes I had never seen before,"Well, watch me, Paige, and point of correction we have not been through anything together but it was fun playing with you though" he shot, I could feel my heart shattering into so many tiny pieces at his words,"We need to do something about this baby, our baby" I yelled, letting the tears stream down my face,"Your baby, not ours" he coldly retorted, crashing down on the sofa behind him as if the gravity of our situation weighed nothing on him," You are not really expecting me to kill our child, right?" I questioned already dreading his answer, he had already me
Paige's POV"Alex, time for breakfast or mummy is going to be late for work," I yelled out to my son from the kitchen as I tried to make something for breakfast,"I can't find my other shoe," he whined in response, not again,"Are you sure you dropped it properly?" I asked as I hurriedly put the few pancakes on the plates and prepared tea for Alex, It was no news to both of us that he didn't know how to keep his stuff properly and even if he did, he wouldn't remember where he put them,“Found it, Mum” he yelled back after a few minutes, earning a little chuckle from me,“Okay then, come down for breakfast” I replied,"I'm here, mum," he said from the door, making me look up from what I was doing with a small smile on my face,"Come sit and have your breakfast," I cooed, pulling out a chair for him; I was so going to be late for work; it's not something new anyway."Mum," Alex called out lowly, making me turn to him,"Is there a problem, love?"I asked concerned,"No...it's just tha
Paige's POV I tucked Alex into bed, kissing his cheeks and forehead before turning off the lights and leaving the door open, just in case he woke up later on. As I walked out, I sighed tiredly, running my hand through my hair. Today was really hectic, and I am very grateful to have actually made it through if the pounding of my head doesn't count as anything. After a quick shower, I put on a comfortable black shirt and loose shorts, the perfect fit for bed. I reviewed the work I had left unfinished since I had to pick Alex up from school, reminding me that I needed to hire a nanny to help me both physically and emotionally, it would reduce the eyes on me a little, I just hope she doesn't charge much. I don't think I can handle that right now, but at the same time, I can't keep enduring the harsh comments from people who were growing suspicious of my denial about my son. I woke up really late, realizing I was running behind schedule. I quickly showered and dressed in a professional p
Paige's POVGood news is I finally found a nanny, turns out the lady from the cafe actually took the job and she seems nice enough so I think Alex will love herNow that's off my list I have to find a way to finish the extra work I was given because Vanessa practically ditched work today I have to do everything all alone, it's already past 9, and I still have a lot to do, why on earth can't he just assign someone to help me, he is definitely doing this on purpose and it isn't fair.The office phone rang bringing me back to reality with a sigh I picked the call,"Can you bring me a cup of coffee, Miss Moretti" Grayson said through the phone, sounding just as tired as I am?"On my way" I said simply, as much as Grayson doesn't treat me so well I still tend to pity him or should I say care for him as an employee, he works his ass off day and night just to make sure his family is comfortable and happy, I found out few months ago that his wife is a cancer patient and is somewhere off in It
Jace's POV "Sir your meeting starts in 30 minutes" I heard someone say from the door, making me sit up from my seat as the bimbo on my laps fell to the ground due to her lack of warning,"Ok then, inform Jay and Brandon we will be leaving in 10 minutes" I said in a gruff voice, and she nodded before hurrying out, and now she just killed my mood,"Get up and get out" I told the bimbo that I don't know her name, no surprise there it's difficult remembering any of their names,"Wait, what?" She asked looking all confused and by the way, still on the ground, is she waiting for me to help her up or something because if she is, then she should get ready to clean the floors then,"You heard me" I said, facing the files in my table that needed my attention,"We haven't completed what we started" she said trying to sound sexy, but it just pissed me off the more,"Don't let me repeat myself, Janet" I said trying to keep my cool, though I was getting really impatient with her,"My name is Britt
Jace’s POV"You guys go ahead I am right behind you" I said to Brandon and Jay as we got to our destination,"Are you good?" Brandon asked noticing my new profound foul mood,"Yea" I shrugged him off, I sat in the car for a few minutes talking deep breaths while trying to clear my head before walking into the company,"Time to get this over with" I muttered as I got to the receptionist, she quickly directed to where the elevator was saying someone will be there to take me to the conference room, but I didn't miss the once over she gave me, well, most females look at me like walking sex god so nothing new there,"I'm Vanessa Sir, nice to meet you" an overly excited woman said as soon as the elevator door opened, I fought the urge to roll my eyes at her and just nodded saying she should lead the way,"Mr. Grayson will be with you shortly" I heard someone say from where I guess is the conference room, but that voice, it sounds.... familiar, the door opened before I could ask the lady in
Paige's POV"Paige, my office now" Grayson said over the phone, making me sigh, what's the problem now,"You called?" I said as I got to Grayson's office,"Take a seat" he said with a gloomy look that confirmed my suspicions, something was definitely wrong,I stared at the ground waiting for Grayson to say something, anything but instead the tension in the air just increased and so did my curiosity,"Uhm... Is something wrong?" I asked when I realized Grayson wasn't going to say anything,"You're fired" he finally whispered, not looking at me, but I didn't need him to speak any louder I heard him very loud and clear, I couldn't say anything, so I just stared, this can't be happening to me......not now just when I thought things were starting to get better,"I am sorry Paige, I really am, but my hands are tied" he said, making me scoff angrily,"Last I checked, the company was yours, your hands can't be tied you just want me out so badly" I said with so much bitterness in my tone, but
Paige's POV"What's the time?" I asked no one in particular as I stretched on my bed, but then I was hit with a large pounding in my head, making me groan as I laid back down,"This is worse than any headache I have ever had, note to self never drink again" I said holding my head as the throbbing increased,I glanced at my bedside clock trying to read the time,"Shit it's noon ....... where's my baby" I panicked, ignoring the pain in my head as I managed to get up and walk to Alex's room, when I walked in I couldn't find him there,"well of course it's noon, I'm sure he tried waking me up" I muttered heading downstairs with my head still in my hands, I feel so heavy I could literally drop at any time,"Alex ... Alex" I called out as I got to the last stairs,"Mummy" I heard him shout from the kitchen before he came in sight running to me,"Oh my baby, I am so sorry" I said, bending to his level so he could hug me,"Why are you apologizing, Mrs. Rivers said you got home so late from wo
Paige's POVEmpty...Blank...Peaceful... those were the feelings that came with the darkness and oh does it feel so good. I could make out hushed voices but the more I listened the louder they became."What do you mean she fainted?" A very familiar voice yelled, panic and fear in his voice."I don't know, one minute we were working and the other minute she was on the ground" another voice spoke up this time, a more feminine voice."This is fucked up and the doctor hasn't said anything yet?" A voice yelled again, sounding closer and more familiar with each word."No, not yet, he said something about her lab results coming in" the other voice replied. "They can't just leave us here in silence, I'm going to find out what's wrong" I could finally make out who had the louder voice, it was Jace, so I guess the other voice should belong to Mum, why did he sound so scared, am I dead? ~~~~I let out a groan as a sharp pain shot up my spine, the dis
Unknown's POV"Ahh, the sweet smell of victory is already knocking on the door" I laughed out in despair. "Don't you think so too, dearest?" I asked, smirking as I placed the tip of the blade on her neck."You are really a psycho" she spat out in a strong voice but the fear in her eyes betrayed her."I know, I know, you are so lucky I still need you around or I would have taken your head off for trying to defy me" I chuckled, the sickly smell of blood all around me fuelling my spirit."Fuck you" She shot, deep hatred buried in her orbs."Gladly Sweetheart" I smirked, turning my attention slowly to her little partner."But you on the other hand are very much of no use to me right now and since you decided to work with this little bitch here to lie to me, you will take the punishment for the both of you " I sneered walking closer to where he was tied up on the chair."Please, it doesn't have to be this way, I could try again, he is still unconscious anyways" He begged tears
Paige's POVIt's two months and two weeks today, since the incident and Brandon has still not moved a muscle. I could see Lisa losing herself slowly as she watched him by his bedside nonstop, morning, afternoon, night.She would just sit, watch and cry, nothing anyone said to her made any difference,it is like she has lost her grip. She only bothers to take her drugs and do the necessary checkups to ensure her baby is growing properly, even her feeding has become very poor despite all we have said to get her to eat. It is like life just stopped for her and I can't do anything about it.His condition was now affecting everyone, even Jace has become a shadow of himself. It is like everyone was slowly losing the hope they had once had Although he doesn't know that I know but I am usually awake when he sneaks out of our room at night, He would sit by himself for hours crying and blaming himself then he would sneak back in by morning before anyone else wakes up . The twins were also starti
Paige's POV"Is that all?" I asked, sniffling as I glanced up to look at him. "No, I just need a minute" He replied in a blank voice, a look I couldn't read on his face.Taking Another deep breath, he continued before I could say anything else or ask about it," I am sure you are quite confused right now but I am quite sure if you keep going you will understand. After you left I finally decided within myself that no matter what once I see you again I will take my chances without hesitation. I had regretted keeping quiet all those years waiting for some stupid opportunity when I could have created one, so many moments I could have used, but a part of me knew I hesitated because of guilt" Guilt? "I couldn't forgive myself for watching everything that she did to you every single day without trying to help, my fear of losing my job was greater than my conscience and it still kills me over and over anytime I think about how foolish I was to have let it go on for so long. The day you l
Jace's POVThe silence from Paige was starting to get me really worried. It's been over two hours since the policeman left and yet she just kept staring at the letter without opening it, tears falling from her eyes."You can't tell what it contains without reading it, please I am right here with you whatever it is, you should know it wasn't your fault," I said softly trying to calm her down."You can't be so certain, he tried so many times to reach out especially after I moved in here, he had gone to my old apartment and noticed I wasn't there, and even with all his efforts I still refused to give him this address or even speak to him, at least as someone I consider my friend, he had found out I was living here all by himself and when he visited I sent him away like I didn't know him, he had his issues yes but he didn't deserve the way I treated him" She cried out, clutching tightly to my shirt."Please, stop with the blame, Paige, you just said he had his issues. What if that was the
Paige's Pov"What do you mean by he's dead? I saw him two days ago at the mall and he was perfectly okay, health-wise at least, he can't be dead" I spoke up once I recovered from my shock."We are yet to find out exactly what happened to him but it looks like a case of suicide" The policeman replied with a look of sympathy."Suicide?" I exclaimed in shock, unable to believe my ears. "Yes ma'am...there was a letter we found at his apartment this morning during our search, the address contained in the letter led us here" the policeman informed me, fishing out an envelope from his back pocket."A letter? Why would he write a letter to me before killing himself?" I asked, whispering the last part to myself."Here, You can take a look for yourself, it is still sealed, we only got the address from the envelope," he said, handing the envelope which I received with shaky hands.I glanced at Jace who stood quietly and shocked behind me, his left hand placed on my waist for comfort. He nodded
Paige's POV"Good Morning" I greeted a bright smile on my face as I turned to face an already fully awake Jace."Morning Cupcake, hope you had a good night's rest?" He asked, returning my smile with a much brighter one of his."Yes I did, and you?" I asked back."With you right beside me, why not?" He said with a cocky smile wiggling his eyebrows at me.''Here we go again" I facepalmed."You can keep acting like you don't like it all you want but we both know you do" He stated proudly."Whatever let's you sleep at night" I muttered, sliding the blanket on my body off and placing my feet on the ground so I could san."Uhm..." Jace stuttered holding onto my wrist to prevent me from standing up."What's wrong?" I asked concerned"Nothing is wrong, I want us to talk" He answered, letting go of my wrist as I sat back properly giving him my full attention."Sure, why not" I answered calmly, I knew he had something to say once I woke up to him staring at me so intently in my sleep, it was ob
Paige's POV"How is Lisa holding up?" Jace asked, finally breaking the silence between us. He had his back to me as he rummaged through his closet probably looking for a short to wear to bed."She is struggling so badly, it hurts to see her this way" I answered putting aside my pride, it was of no use bearing any grudges when he only meant well."I can only imagine, coupled with her pregnancy, it must be really difficult for her," Jace said with quiet empathy."Mum took her to the doctor today, thankfully she and the baby are doing okay" I informed adjusting myself on the bed. I don't know how I ended up here with him in his room given we had just argued a few hours ago."That's good news, we can't risk anything happening to either of them, Brandon would never forgive us" he replied, a satisfied look on his face as he held up a black boxer staring at it like he had finally solved a puzzle he had been struggling with for years."Just put it on already and stop staring at it like you ju
Paige's POV "Are you okay?" Jace asked concerned. I took a deep breath before turning to look at him contemplating if I should just voice out exactly as I was feeling or let it slide. "I don't really know" I answered, might as well tell him what the problem is. We were quietly packed in front of the house, it was a few minutes past 6pm meaning Mom would have prepared dinner by now, but a part of me didn't want to go in."The incident at the mall with Leon keeps replaying in my head, there was something off about him and this is the third time he's given me this feeling, I had first noticed it at your parent's burial but didn't want to think much about it but now seems like every encounter that we have he always seems to give me worse feeling than the previous one. It was always like this when we first met but it didn't seem like anything to worry about until now" I continued. "Well, I have always had a very bad feeling about him, Lisa, and you made it see