Chapter 14LESLIEWe opened the different packages and they were all luxurious items. "Are you still mad at me? You haven't said a word to me since morning." Caden started a conversation as we continued to unwrap the presents.I ignored him and continued unwrapping. He was quiet for a while and did not say anything."Lauren?" He called but I still ignored him.But the next thing he said made me turn to look at him."How about we visit Leslie in Paris?" He asked.I stopped what I was doing and looked at him properly. "Leslie is back in the country. She is not in Paris. I thought I told you that she came back six months ago." I replied. I tried to keep my voice as calm but still stern as possible.My face was in a thin frown too. "Yeah, that's true. I totally forgot. But from what I remember, she was not in our wedding, your mom too. If she is in the country, why didn't she come?" Caden asked. My heart suddenly started thumping loudly against as my chest. I was nervous and I was sta
Chapter 15LESLIEHe looked flustered. His reaction was cute and it made me laugh."I know right?" I laughed."Which university did she study at?" Caden asked."Columbia University." I replied with a grin."I thought that was the university you studied at," Caden said and I bit my lower lip. I shut my eyes tight and covered my mouth with my palm.Shoot! Another stupid mistake."Sorry, my mistake." I opened my eyes and took in a deep breath."I meant, University of Paris." I added."Leslie attended a public university but you attended a private university," Caden said."Well, it was her choice. And besides, I studied in a private university because of how popular and well known our family is. But in Paris, we are not as popular as we are in New York and Leslie likes to keep a low profile.I bet majority of the people in the university did not know about her background." I replied with a smile.And that was the true. I attended a public university because I wanted to. I wanted to live l
Chapter 16PAULINE"Hi Larry." I greeted Larry with a wicked smirk as he took a seat opposite me.He frowned at me and just sat down. I took a sip from my ice coffee. I crossed my legs and rested my back against the chair and just stared at Larry."I really need this project to submit tomorrow Pauline. I'm sorry, I'm sorry I was a jerk but you don't have to do this to me.Leslie that I did the same thing to, she did not react or take revenge on me. Even at that, I'm really sorry." Larry stated with pleading eyes."Go on your knees and apologize properly." I smirked at him.Larry looked shocked. He looked around and there were people in the cafe. It would gain attention if he suddenly went on both knees not as if he was proposing.I knew he would not do it, his pride would not allow him to do so."There are people around us Pauline, I can't possibly go on my knees. They will stare and point fingers at me." He groused and ran his hand through his hair.In just a day, it seems that he ha
Chapter 17LESLIE"Wow! It looks delicious." I smiled as I sat down to eat. Caden smiled and also sat down to eat.Just as I put in the first spoonful, I felt nauseous.Caden looked at me and gave me a worried look."What is it? Do you not like the food?" He asked but I shook my head negatively.I felt nauseous again and I quickly placed my hands over my mouth and ran to the bathroom.I knelt down in front of the toilet and threw up everything in my stomach.I felt Caden's presence behind me and I was right. I felt his hand rubbing my back gently.When I was done, I flushed the toilet and stood up."Are you okay?" Caden asked worriedly. "Do I look fine to you?" I groused as I went to sink to wash my mouth and face.Suddenly, I felt a sharp pain below my abdomen. I gritted my teeth and sighed.Today is going to be a long and tiring day."Is it because of the food? Was it not to your taste? Are you allergic to any of the ingredients?" Caden asked all at once."How am I supposed to answ
Chapter 18LAUREN"Mom, I have been stucked all the day in this hospital room and I'm starting to feel claustrophobic. I need to get out of this room and breathe some natural outside and go for some sight seeing and maybe shopping too. And eat good food." I complained to my mom.It's been a week since I got here and I have not for once stepped out of the hospital room. I was always on the bed or staring outside within the hospital from my room window.I had everything I needed in the room as it was a vip room but I still felt confined and I did not like it."Is there something you want to do? We can do them when you are fine. Just write them down." Mom replied and stroked my hair softly.I removed her hand from my hair and frowned at her."What are you talking about mom? I'm fine okay? And it's not something I want to do later but something I want to do today and now!" I snapped.After being confined in this hospital like always, I suddenly had mood swings. I got hot tempered.It was
Chapter 19TESSA"Hey guys, it's Tessa." I started with a sniff. I took my handkerchief and wiped the invisible tears in my face. I had put on very light makeup that it seemed like I did not wear one. My hair was not exactly arranged but it was not very disheveled either.I made sure to look pitiful but still pretty."So, I know we are all aware that my boss, Caden Holtons just got married. Well, I'm really heartbroken. Even after all that we shared together, he still left me for a girl he did not know.She just came into his life and they got ready. It's frustrating. But I know that he still loves me." I sniffed in my tears.Comments started tropping in as it was a live broadcast.I have a YouTube channel where I post videos about Caden and I relationship. If I wanted to frustrate his wife, I needed to start from the internet."Are you trying to say his wife came in between your relationship with Caden?""Is it perhaps an arranged marriage?""Do you intend to fight for your love?""
Chapter 20LESLIE"Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?" Caden and I asked the lady simultaneously.I helped her up and dusted her gown."I'm fine. I think I had few scratches," She said and raised her head up.We both looked shocked to see each other."Leslie?" She called in surprise."Lauren?" I called back, looking so shocked.Caden looked at me and then, at her."Do you know each other?" Caden asked and it occurred to me that I answered when she called my name."I'm Lauren though." I told her. Lauren attended middle school with Lauren and I. She was my sister's namesake and we became very close to each other. We were called the three L's in school, we were more like three best friends that would not stop sticking together.My twin sister and her brought confusion to the teachers. In fact, the three of us sometimes was hard to tell apart. Lauren, my twin can be called Leslie and I will be called Lauren.When Lauren was called, both of them would reply and they will have to make em
Chapter 21LESLIE"It's so good to see you again Lauren, I missed you." I smiled at Lauren but she wore a deep frown."Why? What is it? Are you not glad to see me after a long time?" I asked her. "Why should I huh? Oh! You expect me to give you a big warm hug and thank you for staying with my husband?" Lauren yelled angrily at me."What are you talking about Lauren? You know it was not my fault, I did not mean for it to happen and our parents had no choice too. Everything that we did, we did it for your sake. Our parents needed the support of the Holtons to pay for even your surgery and hospital bills.I only did what I was asked to do. I helped because that was what I was expected to do." I stated."So? Do you want me to thank you and tell you how grateful I am? Do you expect me to kneel before you to express my gratitude?" Lauren asked with an eye roll.I sighed and ran my right hand through my hair while my left hand was on my waist. I was frustrated."I do not understand this att