Shattered Trust

Chapter Two My thoughts were a tangled web of suspicion and fear. As I retreated home, I knew in my gut that Isabella was the culprit. She had always been jealous of my relationship with Leo, and her motives were as obvious as her distaste for me.When I got home I remembered that I forgot my files in Leo's house. I tried reaching out to Leo, but his number was not reachable. The file was so important. With each passing minute, my need for the forgotten files grew stronger.I decided to leave my house and I left for Leo's house. I entered and I noticed the room was unlocked, I wondered why he had decided to open his door.“What? What's going on?” My heart sank as I met Leo and Isabella kissing each other passionately.I ran out with fear gripping me, I went to my house, tears streaming down gently.“What have I done to deserve this? What level of betrayal is this?” I said with tears flowing.Some minutes later, my door was opened, it was Leo who entered.He knelt down in front of me,

Chapter FourThe tension in the room was palpable, like a charged magnet ready to attract mayhem. Leo’s eyes narrowed as his mother shifted uncomfortably in her seat, while Isabella wore an expression that could curdle milk.And then, like a light switch being flicked, the atmosphere changed. I clasped to Noah’s arm, stared Leo down with a defiant glint in your eye. It was as if a new energy had taken hold of me, making me bold and unafraid to speak my mind.“I am not the type that explain and talk too much but I think I owe the family explanation, I caught Isabella and Leo two times, they were kissing each other and the other at our bridal suite”Their mouths were wide open.“I tried forgiving him because I don't want to turn the wedding down, how do I go around and tell people that the event is not going to come up, I invited celebrities and all,I keep on forgiving him, it's high time, I don't want to keep loving someone who doesn't value or respect me, I have broke the engagement r

Chapter Six“Noah, can you please give me a moment?” I request, trying to mask the sudden rise of emotion that threatens to overwhelm you.“Of course,” he replies, his eyes never leaving yours. There’s a moment of stillness as you navigate the sudden intrusion of the outside world into your private sanctuary.The message- ‘Rachel, I see you’re still playing games. Guess you’re not over our breakup yet, huh? Just so you know, I saw you are trying to play games by dating my brother. Don’t you think you’re going a bit too far with your little revenge plan? Or maybe you’re just that desperate for attention. Let’s be honest, we both know you’re not over me.’As I read the message, I was lost and I couldn't control myself. “What are you reading?” Noah asked as he moved closer to me.“Nothing” I said as I cover the screen”“Are you keeping something from me now?”“No, I said No”“Your words may say no, but your body language tells a different story”Noah's gaze narrows, as if he can sense th

Chapter Eight As I woke up the next morning, I found Noah beside me and it dawned on me what had happened between us yesterday night.I thought it's just a contract marriage to make his brother jealous, and probably he would get back his senses.I slipped out of the bed gently, not wanting to wake Noah. As I was walking out of the room, I heard his voice, as he was stretching up.“Good Morning Rachel” I pretended not to hear him.“I am sorry for what happened yesterday”“Was it not your intention?”.“I am sorry, I never forced you, it happened out of our will, I am sorry”“Oh! You want to use me so you can dump me the way your brother did?”“Rachel. I love you, and last night only made me more certain of that."I swallowed hard, the words catching in my throat. "Noah, this is all so complicated. We started this as a contract, an arrangement to help both of us. And now... now we're talking about love. What if this changes everything in a way we can't handle?""Maybe it will change ev

Chapter TenThe press gasped, cameras capturing every angle of Noah’s admission. I could hardly believe what I was hearing—Noah was telling the world his feelings for me, right there in front of everyone.“Noah,” one reporter pressed, “are you confirming that you’re in a relationship with Rachel now?”Noah didn’t flinch. “I’m confirming that Rachel deserves better than what she’s been given. She should be a role model to every young lady who wants to be independent in their room. And for the relationship aspect, that's between us, we don't owe anybody explanation about how we feel”The questions kept coming, but Noah remained steadfast, giving them nothing more than what he already had. I could see the determination in his posture, the protective edge in his voice as he defended me against every insinuation, every half-truth.While watching the videos I can't stop staring at him, his handsomeness, his sexy eyes, and posture.He watched them talk, without giving any reply, he then turn