Selene Wade, a girl who was arranged to marry into the Black family to the young CEO who doesn't love or acknowledge her. After a night of steamy drunken love with her husband, his childhood bestfriend and his relatives try to get rid of her as she was close to the matriarch and not someone they could manipulate, unlike Emma. She comes back years later with a son and Alexander Black finally takes notice to her. "I'm nolonger the girl I was Alex, Sebastien may be your son but I am not your woman."
View MoreI wiped my hands on my apron just as I finished setting table for dinner. I look at my wrist watch and notice its ten minutes past the time Alexander usually comes home. I walk into the kitchen and went to the kitchen counter to check my phone. I notice one of the new notifications is from his assistant, I open the text and it says his boss is not coming for dinner as he has had something come up, as usual.
I look at all the food I've prepared and feel frustrated. I spent hours preparing this food like a 'Good wife' should and my husband won't even eat it. Two months of marriage. Two months of I'm busy. Two months of wasted time and energy, to think I would give up. NO. I keep on setting myself up for more pain and hurt, but I love him. Been in love with him for years. Constantly falling from a distance. However, I understand he didn't want this and grandma always tells me not to give, to just give him time. Grandpa too, never liked her but he grew to love her till the very end and Alex will too. I'm sure of it. I look at the maids and cook in the kitchen who are looking at me with pity in their eyes. I look away from them and walk towards the door. "Please share the food among yourselves, you can even carry it to your families." The head maid called out asking if I was eating to which I refused. I made myself look all pensive and disheartened. I climbed the stairs to my room where I lock the door and made aphone call "Are you ready?" Carlos asked. Carlos Diaz is my longtime friend and informant. Anything you want to know about anyone, he's your guy. "Almost. But you can come pick me up." I tell him as I rush to the bathroom to take a brief shower. When I finished, I wore a long and colorful bohemian skirt with a white shirt, I tied my black hair back and put on a little lip gloss before grabbing my phone and bag and rushing out. I find his black Camaro outside the gate. "Looking…. Interesting?" he said with an amused expression. I look him dead in the eye and tell him we should go. The Diamond Pavilion is a huge infrastructural masterpiece, having a hundred years ago. It's known as one of the country's greatest beauty. Even though its old, all the renovations over years have kept it up to date and is the top and most expensive place to stay or eat. It's attached to the mall and has a main restaurant. This restaurant is expensive and requires days in advance to book a table but for car holders its easy. Lucky enough grandma has one, being the head of the family. I'm meeting her for our monthly dinner after all I have done all my duties for the day as a wife. Carlos has a family dinner with some out-of-town relatives who wanted to show off their ability to host such a lavish dinner. As we walked in I received a text from both her saying shewon't make it. Knowing her, she's probably trying to set Alex and I up hoping we'll spend the night together. "I've been stood up. She has decided not to come. "I said with amusement and frustration. "You can still join me." He offers and I look at him like he's. I haven't met all his family but I do know I'm not dressed or mentally prepared to deal with them. He looks at me with puppy eyes. "Please, you know I don't like having to deal with them." Carlos' is third generation rich. His grandfather started the Diaz group and his uncle, the first son is the current head. Carlos' dad is a lawyer and the 3rd son but the favorite. Meaning Carlos is the favorite and most privileged grandchild. Both grandparents have spoiled him for years getting whatever he wants. Carlos is your typical pretty boy, blond hair, cute blue eyes. Tall and muscular. Not gym buff but model slender. This goes with his career choice, the country's top actor and model. Going out with him is just a cry for attention luckily, he has mastered the art of disguise so I'm safe. For now. Because his dad doesn't have as much money as the older brothers who have chip on their shoulder for how their dad spoils Carlos and his dad. I vehemently decline, I'm not in the mood for that kind of crazy but somehow, he manages to wear me down. We walk in to the building. The lobby is designed extravagantly with golden finishes. The colors are vibrant, eye catching and obviously top quality. Well, that's to be expected of such a place. It does after all cater to well to do people. An ordinary house wife such as myself, who's in a secret marriage can't dare to flash my tails like some of these peacocks do. The waiter escorts us to the box. This room is designed even more luxurious than the lobby. But I guess that's to be expected of the Golden box. His family look up at us as we enter. I can see the contempt on their faces as they look at me. They are dressed lavishly to match their surroundings unlike me who looks like some hobo. Until his mother stands up to address him. "Carlos, finally. We've been waiting for you and who is this?" I move to stand next to him and bow my head in respect. "Hello Mrs. Diaz, I am Selene Wade. A friend of Carlos." I say as they all look at me. His mother, a person I know to be snobbish, looked at me in disgust. "I'm sorry, I'm not dressed appropriately. Carlos sprung this on me last minute but it's an honor to meet the family that raised such a wonderful man." I say with flattery. An old woman looked at me and smiled telling us to sit down and join them. The dinner was awkward with most people ignoring mewhilst others made looks of contempt. "So, Carlos how's the new movie going?" Grandpa Diaz asked Carlos. "Okay, will be starting filming on Monday." He said without looking up from his plate. The dinner dragged on from then on. A few underhanded comments from his cousins and aunts but its all nothing I'm not used to. Being married in the Black family with no proper social background except for the fact that Granda Mary told Alexander that in order for her to pass on her voting rights in the company and officially make the next patriarch he needed to marry me. This had displeased a lot of people. Because of this I'm used to having a mans family hate. The difference is that with Carlos' family I don't have to put up unlike Alexander whom I love and would do any thing to not cause drama or unnecessary confusion. The dinner soon came to an end and Carlos drove me home. When I walked in to my room, I found it empty. It seems he's not yet back. I'm not even sure he'll be coming back or spending the night at his apartment. I grab my phone and dial his number. He answers on the fourth ring. "What?" "I'm just calling to check on you, have you eaten?" I ask sheepishly. Even through the phone I can feel his annoyance. "Is that why you could?" he asked angrily. "I just…" I couldn't finish my statement as I heard a female voice asking who he is talking to. "Just go to sleep Selene." The phone call cuts and I just feebly stare at my phone. I know that voice, it belongs to Emma Thompson.I’ve recently put the nurturing skills I developed during my rigorous training as "the Mother" to good use and opened a small bakery. It’s a cozy little shop nestled in the heart of the village, and though it doesn’t make me rich, it provides enough income to cover basic expenses like rent and utilities. It’s honest, fulfilling work that keeps me grounded—a sharp contrast to the life I left behind.Yes, I still have access to the money I’ve saved over the years, as well as the dividends from countless investments I’ve carefully curated. But for the sake of appearances, I live modestly. I’m playing a long game here, and as a single mother raising two young children, it’s important that the villagers continue to see me as one of their own—a hardworking woman doing her best to provide for her family. If they knew the truth about who I am and the life I used to lead, their perception of me would shift drastically, and that’s not something I can afford right now.My shop has been doing wel
My life has been pretty quiet since we left. It's been two years now since I left home. Two long years filled with moments that were both liberating and exhausting. From living with Azee and her sheikh to the unfortunately extravagant banquets I had to endure with Cassie, I’ve finally found some semblance of peace.Now, I’m settled in a small village tucked away from the chaos of my past. At first, it was awkward—this place truly lives up to the "small village" stereotype, where everyone knows everyone. My arrival was the gossip of the town for over a month. It wasn’t just that I was new; it was also because I’m a single mother with two adorable, yet lively, children.Sebastian and Scarlett are growing up so fast, and I’m proud of them. Even though I’ve made mistakes along the way, I see their little smiles and know I’m doing something right. Sebastian has always been the calm one, even as a baby. Scarlett, on the other hand, is more of a firecracker—full of energy and quick to throw
We’ve just returned from our mission, and being away from my children, even for just a week, was an experience I never want to repeat. As I walked through the door, relief washed over me at the sight of my beautiful children, both in good health. Ife had taken great care of them, and I heard that Mother had also been helping out. However, I couldn’t ignore the disapproving looks from my mother’s sisters. It was clear they weren’t pleased with the special treatment Sebastian was receiving. The atmosphere felt tense, and I sensed that a final decision about his future was looming. My training to become the next Mother had been rigorous, but I felt like a different person now. I had been taught never to depend on a man; we women are meant to be strong and to look out for ourselves and each other. The success of our society—thriving under the weight of patriarchy for over a millennium—proves that we can achieve so much. Men are only useful to us as breeders, necessary for our survival,
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Just as I walked into the living room, I found grandma having tea. "Oh, Alex. What do I owe to the visit?" She asked. I've sat down opposite her and just stare at her as I try to calm my beating heart. Now that I think about it, it was strange how close the two seemed but as I look at her she doesn't seem like she's lost any sleep with Selenes disappearance. "Where is she?" I ask. "Who? " She asks disinterestedly. "Selene." I say and watch as she pauses before going on like nothings wrong. She thought I wouldn't notice but I can tell her hands tremble a bit as she lifts her cup and the little breaths she makes as she tries to avoid my eyes. "How's the investigation going?" She asks me as a way to derail my questioning like such would work on me. "Grandma, where is she?" I insist. She finally gives up on pretending and lowers her cup to the table. She presses a botton on the table and women walk in. Unexpectedly one of them rushes towards me and next thing I know some substanc
I open my eyes to find myself on a bed. I can tell this is a private jet. I get out ofbed and go to use the bathroom. I get some of my clothes from the suitcase that was at my bed side. I walk out the room and find myself in the lounge. The Hostess gives me a smile as I walk up to an empty seat, they are all looking at me and we all. "The jobs finally complete." Ifeoma says. She's this beautiful dark skin african. Her hair is a nice kinky black, her skin like melted dark chocolate, her lips like a dark pink and her eyes are her most defining feature. The people of her village are known for their distinct blue eyes. "But before we celebrate, I need to check you up." She says as she stands up and directs me to another room where a mini clinic has been set up. She checks my vitals and did an ultrasound on my belly. "Everything's great," she said and I responded with a thank you. When I suspected I was pregnant, I told her and she pretended to be a doctor at the hospital I went to
So far the party has gone on with no major problems. Everyone seems to be having fun and respecting themselves. Alex looks amazing, it seems he got a haircut and had his beard trimmed. I can't help but look at him. As much as this day is about Alex and I, I can't help but notice his family is making it seem like that girl from Thompson party is the wife. i can tell it confusing the guests and honestly, I'm not going to do anything about it. Moreover, it seems I won't have to do anything because the look on both Grandma and Alex's face is enough to know things are about to go down. I don't like confrontations or fights so I separated myself from all of it and went to join Carlos outside. He was having a smoke. We talked about everything concerning what's happening inside, before we could continue, we heard someone clear their throat. It's the same girl from inside. "Hey. My name is Kimberly, could I have a word with you." She stated as she looked me up and down. The fact
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