POV: Ethan “I heard the rumor that you were poisoned by one of the girls you are having an affair with. Tell me, which one of them poisoned you?Is it the sick one, or the lunatic?” Liam asked in a sarcastic tone, laughing hysterically as he sat a few feet away from me, keeping a safe distance.I rented the entire building for this meeting, I just want to do everything possible to make sure I do not hurt Harper and our baby. I’m trying to be calm, I don’t want to be reminded of what I saw him trying to do with Harper at the mall the other day. I am silently praying that he stops being a jerk before I’m forced to knock out a few tooth out of his mouth. “I’m not here for pleasantries, Liam, and I’m not here to banter words with you. I’m here because of Harper and I would be glad if you keep our discussion focus sorely on her. How is she Liam, how is my wife?” I asked him, keeping my eyes fixed on him, reading his reaction. “You mean, ex-wife?” he retorts in a mocking tone, laughing
POV: Ethan “Okay, fine. Fire away, what do you want to know?” He asked me with a serious look on his face, pretending to be serious again. I scoffed, looking away for a few seconds and then looking back at him.“Fine, you want to play games with me, you want to be sarcastic?Cool!Let’s play games, bring it on, asshole, bring it on!” I told him angrily, pushing everything on my table away as I glared dangerously at him, wishing to hell that Harper would just see him for who he is, a bloody backstabbing bastard with evil intentions.“No, Ethan, I’m not playing games this time,I really mean it. Ask me anything you want to know and I’ll be so glad to give you the answer that you deserve.” He told me, smiling warmly, almost fooling me, again. I should have known that he was just fooling around when he told me that he will give me the answers I deserve and not the answers that I need. “Where is my wife, and how is she?” I asked him again, keeping calm. He smiled brightly, and made a hand
POV: Ethan “I don’t know what you are up to, man, but I’m not getting into this argument with you. If anything, I’m grateful that you are taking care of my wife and keeping her safe. Thanks Liam, thanks for filling the void until I return to take what’s mine.” I told him, smiling as I stood up to leave. “Carl will give you some things to give to Harper when you get home. They are for my wife and baby, and I need you to deliver it as soon as you get home.” I told him, turning to walk away. He chuckled at my request, leaning to sit properly as if he were the one calling the shots in this meeting. He did not stand up to leave, he got more comfortable, staring at me as I walked away. He waited until I got to the door and he said,“I guess you don’t want to know how your precious wife felt when she watched your videos with your whores,” he let out abruptly, stopping me in my tracks. I stood as if I was frozen on the spot. Damn the fucking bastard!Damn him to hell!He knows just the rig
POV: Harper “Why are you doing this, Ethan, why did you have to show me that video?Is it not enough that I am hurting everyday without my husband by my side, is it not enough that I am far away from the one person that means the whole world to me?” I asked him, sobbing as he showed me the news on his tablet, showing be videos of Ethan and Emma and that of him and Serena too. It hurts to see that he is not sensible enough to shield me from things that would cause me pain and make me cry. “You promised to take care of me and protect me, Liam. Why are you showing me these things that you know would hurt me, why are you being insensitive to my feelings?” I sobbed replaying the videos to see if they are real or edited. “I’m sorry, Harper. I just wanted you to see him for who he truly is. I wanted you to see that he is lying about his relationship with those ladies. I wanted you to see the truth for yourself.” He responded, trying to pull me into his arms for comfort. I shrugged him of
POV: Harper “I’m the one person that has ever loved you genuinely, Harper!I’m the one person that has always been there for you, that has stood by you through thick and thin. I was there before him, Harper!And now that he is there fooling around with whores, I am still here!” He lets out furiously, straining his voice to yell louder than me. He is furious at me and I don’t know why. Yelling so loud and throwing his hands in the air. His wound is bleeding even harder I can’t bear the sight of it.“You are hurting, Liam. Please let me help you ease your pains, let he make you stop bleeding, please. I can take care of that cut and make you feel better.” I told him, reaching for his hand one more time. He withdrew once more, scoffing at my words. He looked at me with disdain, looking at me as if I were a demon or some horrible creature he wants to murder.“Did you just say that you want to make my pains go away, Harper?Did you just say that you can make me feel better?I mean, how do
POV: Harper “Liam,” I finally manage, my words sounding foreign to me.“I had no idea you felt this way. I thought we were just... close friends. I never wanted to hurt you, I promise. I would have given you a chance if you had come to me before Ethan did.” I lied through my teeth. I have never liked him that way and I would probably have refused his request even if Ethan was not in the picture at that point in my life. His expression softens, vulnerability mingling with hope. The trust I see in his eyes made me feel so guilty about all this as if it were all my fault.“I’m not asking for anything right now. I just needed you to know. Just knowing you’re aware of how I feel is enough for me, at least for now.” He told me, smiling warmly. I responded with a fake smile as I nod slowly, the reality of his feelings settling around me like a soft blanket. The moment we pretended to be couples must have been a trick to get me to loosen up around him. So many pieces are finally clicking in
POV: Harper “Not just love, Harper, a life. A happy life together, just you and I together, with our baby.” His gaze is intense, unwavering. He believes this could turn into something. Can I? I feel a mix of shock and disbelief. We’ve spent years laughing and dreaming, but he never said he loved me. Never tried to pull me back when I was falling for Ethan. Now he thinks this rough patch gives him a reason to swoop in?“Why are you doing this Liam?Why are you trying to take advantage of my vulnerability?” I asked him, feeling hurt and betrayed in my heart. I feel like this is going to ruin our many years of friendship. He is trying to destroy the bond and trust that we have built over the years and I feel like it’s not fair that he is doing it at a time when my life is in danger, a time when I need him the most. It feels like he is trying to be cunning and manipulative. I just don’t like the sound of that. “You kept quiet all this time, Liam. You let me fall for Ethan and marry him
POV: Harper “I will inform my doctor and anyone who cares to know that you are not my husband and we aren’t even dating. You are just my friend and that is it. If you try to change the narrative to suit your selfish interests, if you try to manipulate me again or use me to satisfy your sexual fantasies...I will leave this place Liam!I will leave and never look back, and that will be the end of our friendship!” I told him firmly, pointing him as I told him my mind. “You don’t mean that!” he let out in disbelief, looking at me as if he was trying to find out if I’m telling the truth or not.“I mean every fucking word, Liam. If you try to pressure me or make me uncomfortable in this house, then I’ll take it that you have decided to end our friendship. And I will gladly pack my things and my baby’s things and leave. Or better still, I’ll leave with nothing just like I came with nothing. Then you can take back everything you ever got for me and my baby.” I told him, making him gasp in
POV: Harper “You can give up and run into hiding like a scared kitten, but that would never be me, Ethan. I’m not hiding, and I’m certainly not giving up.” I told him sternly, using a tone of mockery. My words hung in the air, sharp and biting. It hurt him to see me so hurt and very disappointed in him. I sobbed as he walked out on me again, not even bothering to beg for my understanding. He just left without looking back. If I could take back those words and just hug him, I would.It’s obvious that he’s feeling this way out of frustration. He never asked to be in this situation and it hurts that he is feeling this way because of a girl he treats as a sister. In the days that followed, he made sure that our didn’t cross paths. He practically avoided me, refusing to come back to see me. He ensured I had everything I needed, the house was reinforced with security and secret hideouts where I could vanish if things went south. But that was not my main concern, if anything it’s not what
POV: Harper“This is Ethan’s house?”I couldn’t wrap my head around it. What the hell was going on here? Since when have you and my ex-husband become besties to the point that you call him often and even accept favors from him? My eyes burned into Liam’s, my disbelief and anger showing on my face and my attitude. If eyes could kill, he’d be so dead already. He sat down next to me, his face contorted into a deep frown as he searched for the right words to explain the situation. Well, he doesn’t need to think hard about it. I could see it in his eyes that his is up to no good. I won’t sit here and hear him lie to my face, I don’t need that right now.“Save it, Liam. I don’t want to hear more lies,” I snapped, standing up to walk away. I couldn’t believe he had been lying to me. I thought we promised to be open with each other, but here I was feeling betrayed. Why was he still lying to me? What was all this about?Despite my attempts to escape, he followed me outside to the swing that s
POV: Harper “Yes, Liam told me that! I know she is crazy, and that is exactly why I need you with me! We can’t keep playing this game of chase with Serena. I refused to keep hiding and dodging one person for the rest of my life. I refuse to spend another day not knowing if tomorrow you’ll be taken away from me or if I’ll lose you in some way.” His voice rose, emotion spilling over as his frustration became palpable.“What do you mean, Ethan, what are you saying?” I asked him. Tears stained my cheeks as my heart ached. I wanted so badly to run into his arms, to feel safe. But I could still see the world outside crashing down around us. I could feel the emotions in his voice and I know in my heart that there is more to this that he is not telling me. If he knows that he is not ready to open up to me, then why the hell is he here?“I can’t go back there. I won’t risk it,” I said firmly, shaking my head, though it felt like my heart was shattering with each rejection. If only he knows
POV: Harper Ethan’s visit was unexpected, but I was glad I let him into the house. When I opened that door and saw him there, a weight I didn’t realize I was carrying lifted just enough to let me breathe. Five months apart had felt like an eternity. Every second without him was a slow burn that turned into a bright flame the moment he stepped into my world again. I didn’t just miss my husband I missed his touch, his warmth, his entire presence. It felt so good to feel his touch after five months. I knew I was missing my husband, but I had no idea how much my body yearned for his touch until he put his hands around my waist and kissed my lips. It was such an emotional moment as we reconnected, expressing our deepest desires through passion.When he wrapped his hands around my waist and pressed his lips to mine, I felt an electric charge run through me. It was like a dam had broken open, and everything I had been holding back, the love, the despair, the longing, came rushing forth. T
POV: Harper I took a deep breath, trying to steady my racing heart as I looked into Ethan's pleading eyes. The memories of our past flooded back, a past filled with love and pain. I had never intended to see him again, at least not yet. But as I looked at him, I saw a reflection of my own longing."This is not how I planned my day," I finally said, my voice shaking as I told him Let's talk. As I led him into the house, leaving Liam and Clara behind, they decided to go out together and give us our privacy. I wonder who told Liam that he could meddle in my relationship. I guess this is what I get for setting him up with Clara. It must be his way of paying me back for fixing him up in a relationship that he never wanted. I should have known when he agreed to do it that he would try to get back at me. The worst part of it is that I can’t even complain about it because I did the same thing to him and he never complained.As I shut the door, I wondered if I was sealing my fate or simply r
POV: Harper We have stayed in this underground secret hideout for three months now, and I thought we would never leave again The dark walls are a stark reminder of everything I’m trying to escape, but at least I’m safe here. Safe from Serena and her endless threats. Safe from everyone who thinks I’m dumb for leaving my marriage with the most eligible bachelor in town, Ethan.If only they know what I had to go through as his wife, if only they know that I’m currently fighting to stay alive and protect my unborn child from a lunatic that is obsessed with my husband. If anything, I should be commended for staying alive and safe this long. I’m not sure how long I can keep this up, but I sure know that I’m doing a great job so far. I watch as Liam spends more time chatting with his newfound love, Clara, and I feel a pang of jealousy twinge in my heart. But I remind myself, it was my idea that he dated her. I made this happen , I found him this girl and literally forced him to speak with
POV: Harper “Just be yourself , Liam, I’m sure your are going to be okay,” I told him with a warm smile. As he looked at me, his expression shifted from apprehension to something that looked a little more like determination. “I suppose I’ll give it a shot,” je mumbled, taking a deep breath as he opened Clara’s chat window. I sat behind him at first, but the moment they started typing, I leaned forward, unable to contain my enthusiasm. Clara’s typing indicator flickered to life, and I was struck by how her energy radiated even through text. He began reading her messages, and for a brief instant, I saw a smile glimmer at the corners of his mouth.“Hey Liam, it’s so great to finally connect! Hailey has told me so much about you.” She said. I watched him respond to her with a newfound excitement, his demeanour shifting as he connected with her. “You used a fake name and then gave her my real name?Are you nuts, Harper?” he asks me when she called me Hailey and not Harper. As they excha
POV: Harper “When is Liam coming back, Harps, when am I going to meet him?” Clara asked me after two weeks of chatting and talking about Liam. “No offence, Hailey, I really love chatting with you, but I think it’s time I meet Liam and get talking with him. I have heard so much about him and I feel I already know him. When can I meet him, can you help me arrange that?” she asked me, looking excited. I could tell that she is eager to meet him, I just don’t know how long I can keep lying to her when Liam has refused to talk about her anymore. “Ill get him to speak with you as soon as he gets back, I promise.” I told her. She nodded in understanding, the excitement in her voice dying away. To think that Liam is seated right across from me as I chatted with her. And yet he didn’t make any move to meet or speak with her. I’ve been doing this fir two weeks, I always initiate a chat with her when he’s around so he can hear how happy and excited she is to meet him. But he still hasn’t sho
POV: Harper Could it be that he is a little bit interested but doesn’t want to tell me the truth yet?I felt triumphant, I could actually make him like this idea if I pester him enough. I’m so going to pester him, I’ll fucking breath down his neck until he agrees to do this with me. I knew he hated the idea of me meddling in his life, but it was too late. It’s way to late for him to back down on me because he has no fucking choice in the matter.I had already taken matters into my own hands, and I couldn’t keep it a secret for too long. Clara was too special, a beautiful girl with a kind heart, the kind of person who could easily light up Liam’s world, something he desperately needed. Plus, we shared the same Zodiac sign, which I found to be a perfect for Liam, and their both Zodiac signs accept each other, and that is a plus. “It’s not such a bad thing Liam, it’s something you would love if you just open your heart to it. Check out the good reviews from this platform, it’s so amaz