Alex’s POV“Are you okay?.” I questioned as I approached. My eyes fell on a long flowing white beaded beautiful wedding dress and to my surprise, it was Julia, on this dress. Julia stood tall in the off-shoulder gown, the delicate lace hugging her curves, pearls glinting along the bodice. Her skin looked like silk against the ivory fabric, her hair cascading in soft waves down her shoulders. I wouldn’t lie, she looked like a perfect bride. When had my perception of Julia changed from annoyance, to intrigue, and now to something dangerously close to admiration?My mind drifted back to our old memories starting from the first day my family and hers had met that we had to take a photo together. And how she had loved me so dearly but all I could give her was pain and sadness. Seeing her on this wedding dress, I could not help but wonder if she was really going to marry me.“Alex!” Suddenly, Celeste’s soft sob pulled me back to the present.She turned toward me, her expression crumbling
Julia’s POVCeleste’s expression shifted so fast that I saw the annoyance in her eyes. Her lips stiffened into a smile that didn’t quite reach her eyes, her perfectly penciled brows lifting in fake delight. She looked surprised and at the same time, shocked, furious, even but trying to remain like nothing had happened. “Wedding?” she questioned, her voice filled with fake delight and sugarcoated. “Did… did Lucas propose already?” She blinked rapidly, feigning another smile. “I mean, that was fast, wasn’t it? Unless…” She trailed off dramatically, then gave a little gasp. “Wait… is it someone else? Oh Julia, don’t tell me you’ve been seeing someone else?”I said nothing. Just looked at her, blank, unimpressed, and utterly unmoved by her questions.Celeste, clearly unsettled by my silence, she continued. “It must be Lucas, right?” she pressed on, her voice smooth. “I mean, who else would it be? He’s the only one you’ve been seen with, and you two have been awfully close lately. Unless
Julia’s POVImmediately. I pushed Alex away, my hands shoving against his bare chest as I covered my eyes with one arm. Oh my God!” I muttered as I squeaked. Alex stood from me as my eyes fell on his member. Immediately, I covered my eyes with my hands. Embarrassed, he stumbled backward as he pulled up the towel and tried to cover himself. And without waiting for his response, I dashed out of his room, the door slamming shut behind me. My heart pounded as I made my way to my room, running between me and that mortifying scene.Back in my own room, I collapsed onto the bed, burying my face in my hands. I tried desperately to erase the image from my memory, cursing Alex for not getting dressed after his shower. Who walks around in just a towel like that? I thought, my cheeks still flaming but then realised he was in his room and not mine. He wasn’t at fault at all. But, if I was being honest, I couldn’t lie to myself. His… member looked… well, huge. The thought made my stomach twist wi
Julia’s POVQuickly, Alex strode angrily toward me, his bare feet slapping against the floor swiftly, his eyes blazing with irritation as they appeared cold.Startled, I instinctively stepped back, my calves hitting the edge of his bed, my balance faltered as I toppled backward, landing on the soft mattress of his bed with a muffled thud. “Julia?” Alex snapped, his voice sharp enough to cut through the tension in the room. Immediately, he bent down, snatching the photo frame from the floor where it had fallen, his movements jerky with agitation. “You barge into my room, touch my things, and now you have made a mess of it.” He snapped.“I… I’m sorry,” I stammered. “I knocked, Alex. Twice. You didn’t answer, and I just… I came to find you.” My words tumbled out in a stutters. He straightened, clutching the picture frame tightly. “You don’t just walk into someone’s room and start poking around,” he said, his tone dripping with condescension. He set the frame back on the bedside table w
Julia’s POVMr. Sterling had handed over a card to me before we left. Reaching home at Alex’s place, I was in my room, I was seated on my bed, leg folded as I was hopelessly staring at the business card of the bridal shop that Mr. Sterling had given me. The elegant script on the card read “Evelyn’s Bridal Boutique,” with an address in the heart of the city as Mr. Sterling’s words rang through my head again. “Julia, I’ve taken care of everything,” Mr. Sterling had said, his tone firm but kind, the way it always. “You’ll go to Evelyn’s Bridal Boutique next Monday. They’re expecting you. I’ve spoken to the owner, and they’ll have everything ready for you to start choosing what you need. But I want you to take Alex with you. No excuses. This is important, and I trust you to make sure everything goes smoothly, my child.” Mr. Sterling’s eyes had softened then and he spoke again. “Julia, I know things are… complicated. But you’re family now. You and Alex need to sort things out. This is a
Julia’s POVImmediately, I saw the twitch in Celeste’s face. Her eyes flicked toward the employees around us the second I asked her to apologize, in front of everyone, her entire body stiffened. Her pride was battling inside her and only I could see that and for a short tense moment, she said nothing.I simply waited to see her reactions.Celeste finally shifted, stepping forward with her hands clasped in front of her. Her voice sounded so genuine but I knew it was all an act. She doesn’t have a choice, does she?“I… I’m sorry, Julia.” Her eyes rose slightly to meet mine, then dropped again just as fast. “I shouldn’t have let things happen this way. I should have spoken up earlier… I was wrong, please forgive me.”The workers stood as they witnessed the scene too.I didn’t speak. I stood perfectly still, my expression unreadable.Her face crumpled when she realized I wasn’t offering her any response. “I’m really sorry, Julia.”Her voice trembling but louder nowenough for the room to
Julia’s POVThat voice was familiar, it was a masculine voice.Immediately, everyone turned at once, the air shifting as Mr. Sterling stood there in his dark grey suit with both hands in his pockets. The buzz of whispers and accusations on me froze instantly.“What is going on here?” Mr. Sterling’s voice was calm but filled with authority. “Why’s the commotion?”There was only Silence. Complete, awkward silence. No one dared to speak. They all shifted uncomfortably as Mr. Sterling approached.My eyes drifted to Celeste. The moment she saw Nr. Sterling, her face stiffened. Her lips parted, but no words came out.Mr. Sterling walked right up to me, stopping beside me. He looked at me directly, his tone softer now. “Julia, are you alright? Has someone been troubling you?”I opened my mouth to respond, but he raised his brow and added, “Didn’t I tell you to inform me immediately if someone gives you a hard time?”Just as I was about to speak, Alex interrupted.“Grandpa.” Alex’s voice brok
Julia’s POVSuddenly, Alex snapped, stepping in front of me.“Unbelievable, Julia!” Alex’s voice rang sharp. “You come here unannounced, and now you’re creating a scene?”My stomach dropped as I kept my eyes on him. “Excuse me?”He took another step forward, his glare never left me. “Julia, what exactly are you doing here? First, you show up without telling me, and now Celeste’s standing here with coffee all over her.” How low can you stoop, Julia?”I shook my head, a short unbelievable laugh escaping my lips. “Are you serious right now? At least ask what happened.” Celeste sniffled behind him, barely holding back tears. “Alex, please, don’t blame her. Everything is my fault. I shouldn’t have offered her the coffee in the first place. I was only trying to be nice and welcome her to her Fiancée’s company.” She said as she wiped her non stop flowing tears.“Celeste,” I snapped, stepping forward, “cut the act...”Alex raised his hand at me. “Enough, Julia.”“No, not enough!” I snapped b
Julia’s POVI am shocked.My brows rose, and I’m certain the confusion was etched clearly across my face and I could tell Celeste noticed that. My lips parted slightly, but no words came out. Celeste? Director? It didn’t make sense. Not even remotely. This was the same Celeste who majored in dance at college. How could she possibly be the director of Carter Corporations? Hilarious! Alex really did love her to had put her in this position.I stared at her as she approached further. Her hair was styled flawlessly, her lips the same seductive red as the receptionist’s, but more polished and beautiful. She was wearing a red short gown barely above her knees and a silver heel.She stopped in front of me and flashed a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. “Julia,” she called again. “What a surprise. You’re here… you look good.” She said.I wanted to say something, anything, but I was still trying to absorb what I’d just learned about her position here.The receptionist straightened and broke th