Chapter thirty-one

ALEX 

What the f*ck. This place was creepy as hell. An abandoned warehouse at the outskirt of town. It was hidden in a maze of trees I wouldn't have found it if not for the use of GPS. Who the hell was this psychopath who knew about my affair with Kate and what did he want? Why make me come all the way to a place like this?

I parked my car in front of the warehouse, heaving a sigh as I slowly stepped out. My legs trembled as I walked and adrenaline course through me at the thought of finally meeting whoever this person was. I'd come alone like the anonymous person instructed but I'd shared my location with Kate just in case.

Distant howl echoed through the forest and I trembled in fear increasing my pace toward the warehouse. The door swung open with a shriek when I pushed it and I flinched, glancing around before I walked in. The places was empty, except for the table which sat at the middle of the room with a single lit candle which dimly illuminated the place.

The anonymous person had said we should meet yet he or she was absent.

I paused for a second, before moving toward the table. A file with Alexander Greyford boldly written on it laid on the table beside the candle. 

Hastily I picked it up, glancing around cautiously as I opened the file. I turned on my phone flashlight to see properly. There were several photos of me and Kate, the same ones that had been uploaded online but in these pictures my face was visible. There was also Kate's pregnancy report.

A gasp escaped my mouth as I flipped through with trembling hands. 

I tried to picture faces of people at the mansion who could be a threat to me. Alice, the chauffeur, Ayanna...

The vibration of my phone snapped me out of my thought. It was a message from the anonymous person.

"If you don't want your wife to know about your affair, you must divorce her."

***

It was already 3.am by the time I returned home. Ayanna laid on the bed sleeping peacefully. I looked down at her, recalling the message from the anonymous person. 

Who could it be? Who could it be backing her up?

What if it was Ayanna herself playing these games because she didn't want me to harm her.

Maybe she knew that I was behind her accident . 

However she said the police were still investigating, I hadn't paid much attention to it because I made sure there was no evidence against me. Furthermore even if I was expose  Father as well as Mark Coleman Ayanna's father would get me out with their connections.

I heaved a sigh, lowering myself onto the bed beside Ayanna. I was losing my mind especially since I couldn't prove who was the mastermind behind this.

AYANNA 

I woke up early, glancing at the space beside me. It was empty. Alex was no where in sight. I was relieved, curious as well. Nevertheless I shrugged going to freshen up instead of bothering about  him.

For some reason, I'll been able to sleep peacefully after Rain's visit the other night. He was watching me. Stalking as he had said. Normally I'd be petrified by the idea of having a stalker but instead it made me feel safe.

I wore a pair of jean, black crop top, and leather jacket over it after I showered, going downstairs to have breakfast. Alex was there. He looked disheveled with huge bags under his eyes like he didn't get any sleep last night. Alex didn't turn to look at me as I approached his gaze remained fixed on the plate of food before him, absent minded.

I put on my caring wife mask, leaning down so I was at eye level with him. 

"What's wrong honey?" I asked, lightly grazing his cheek with my finger. Alex flinched at my touch coming out of whatever trance he was lost in. His red eyes took me in then he awkwardly cleared his throat.

"Oh honey you're awake."

"Yes_ you look miserable. Didn't you sleep last night?"

An unreadable glint flashed across his gaze, followed by a forced smile. "I had so much work to cover last night."

I had a feeling he was lying.

"You shouldn't work yourself so much honey. I suggest you stay at home and rest today. The company would still stand even if you skip a day."

"I know you worry about me, so I'll rest a little before going to work. Will you stay with me?"

"I wish I could, but I have to go to see my boss today he said it's urgent."

Suspicion flickered through his gaze then he smiled, taking my hand in his. "Perhaps tonight we should go on a date. It's been a while since we went on one."

I would've refused but then he'd get suspicious so I agreed. After I was done eating, I kissed Alex goodbye, turning to leave when he spoke.

"You said the police are still investigating your accident right?"

I stopped on my track, heart pounding heavily against my chest. 

"The case was closed since no evidence was found. But the police offered to tighten security around me."

It was a lie. I closed the case myself after finding out he was behind it.  But I couldn't tell him that.

Alex was silent for a while before he nodded allowing me leave. I felt his gaze trailing after me as I walked out of the house but I didn't look back. 

Once outside, I sent a message to Rain telling him where and when we should meet before getting into the car.

My chauffeur drove me to my Agency. My boss Clay Thompson looked up at me from his seat, his chubby face contouring into a smile as he rose from his seat.

"Ayanna, you're here. I'd always known you were a good luck charm. Look RVB cooperation wants to partner with us, and they only ask for one thing...

He paused letting the suspense hang or perhaps expecting me to ask what it was but I waited. When he saw I said nothing and gave no reaction he heaved a sigh and continued. "They ask that you be the face of their new launch isn't that great news."

RVB was amongst the top fashion company's. Even bigger than Highway fashion. Top models like me still consider it a blessing to model for them. However, them suddenly wanting me as the face of their new production was quite suspicious.

"You meet the boss at noon tomorrow after your photo shoot with Zen studio"

***

ALEX 

Ayanna had a photoshoot with Vogue magazine after meeting with her boss. I stalked her, exhaustion and anxiety gnawing at me but I ignored it. 

I could take a little inconvenience as long as I could meet with whoever Ayanna was secretly texting. And if she was cheating on me. I'd certainly not spare her regardless of the threat from that anonymous person.

My phone rang as I ignited the car. Kate's name appeared on my phone screen and I reluctantly picked it up. 

"Alex, why haven't you done something about the rumors online. My agency just terminated my contract, no other agency want to work with me."

I zoned off no longer paying attention to whatever she was saying as Ayanna's chauffeur dropped her off in front of...