Jayden rolled under the covers, reaching out to hug the person beside him. But his hand met with the empty sheets.With a start, he sat up and ran his hand through his tousled hair to gather his thoughts. The vivid memories of the night flooded back, making him sigh in exasperation.If not for the nail scratches on his upper body, he might have considered it all a dream.A dream he had yearned for during their long separation.In those long months, he had kept himself busy, hoping that the heavy workload would help him forget about her.He had assumed that after not seeing each other for a while, he might feel nothing, but he had underestimated the strong influence she had on him.Just one glance from her was enough to crumble down the self-control he was so proud of.There was no shortage of women throwing themselves at him, and he had even considered the possibility of moving on in his life.Yet, no one could fill the void or provide the spiritual satisfaction that Nina brought into
“Mom, where did you just go? I’ve been waiting for a long time. You could’ve at least called me,” Emilia, who had been waiting for her in the car, expressed her displeasure.“I’m sorry, love. I was so engrossed in shopping that I lost track of time.” Alaina quickly apologized for neglecting her. They had planned to go shopping together today, but she had accidentally left her daughter behind.Emilia pouted. “Since you’re late, you owe me a new dress for tonight.”Alaina pinched her daughter’s cheek affectionately. “One’s not enough. I’ll buy two for my precious.”Emilia grinned. “You said it!”As the car drove away, Nina remained rooted to the spot in a daze.She hadn’t even realised that her grip on the shopping bag had tightened as she watched their heartwarming interaction.What a small world!Nina had never expected the daughter Alaina spoke of was none other than Emilia.Observing the playful banter between the mother and daughter, Nina couldn’t help but feel a pang of envy.The
“I just wanted to have a good chat with you,” Emilia began, “Jayden, we’ve known each other for so long, but you’ve never touched me. Even when we dated, the farthest we’ve gone is with the kiss. Why? Am I not attractive? In what way am I inferior to that cheap woman?” By the end of her sentence, her voice was tinged with a sense of longing and resentment.She really could not understand.In terms of appearance, she looked better than Nina. Thanks to advanced technology, even her sexy figure outshined most models. She also came from a prestigious family and was a winner in life.She had assumed that after separating him and Nina, she could have Jayden back in her life.But, over the past six months, he had kept his distance from her, preventing her from getting close to him. While it may have appeared to the outside world that they had reconciled, only she knew the truth.If only he had been obedient and stayed with her, she wouldn’t have resorted to extreme measures.Jayden’s gaze he
Nina’s eyes widened when she saw the watch. She had no clue how his watch got left behind.Her fingers fidgeted nervously as she tried to gather her thoughts.“Nina, I know he has occupied a big part of your life and perhaps your heart, too. But have you forgotten that you’ve ‘divorced’ him?” Tyler continued, with a lump in his throat.Nina’s eyes welled up with regret. She bit her lip and finally confessed, “I… It’s not what you think.”“And what does it make me, then?”Since she had already decided to date him, was she still in contact with her ex-husband?Taking a deep breath Nina explained, “It was an emergency. I’m sorry, and I understand how this looks, but please, trust me. I promise it won’t happen again.”“I trust you, Nina. But we’ve been together for a while now. I thought we were building something special. I can’t help but feel hurt that you kept this from me.”Nina watched the sadness etched across Tyler’s face, and her guilt deepened. “I’m sorry,” she whispered, her voi
“Do you really not want me to visit you?”“Yes,” Nina replied softly,Jayden continued to gaze at her, his eyes fixed on her lovely face. After a moment of silence, he nodded.Strangely, instead of feeling relieved, Nina was disappointed.“I won’t disturb you again,” Jayden said earnestly. “However, before that, can you accompany me somewhere?”“No.” Nina rejected him almost immediately.“Just one last time, okay? Please, accompany me, and after that, I won’t show you my face again.”Nina hesitated.Gazing into his dark eyes, she felt as though they had the power to enchant her like a bewitching potion. She contemplated for a moment, before agreeing. “One last time, Jayden.”——On the weekend, as the golden rays of the sun streamed through the apartment’s window, there was a knock at the door.Nina opened the door to find a package, along with a beautifully crafted envelope lying on her doorstep.Curious, she opened the envelope and discovered a card inside."Thank you for accepting th
"If only I could pull open my heart for you to see, would you realize how much I love you."Nina’s eyes turned red, and she hugged his waist. “I love you more,” she declared. She felt an urgency to express her feelings, realizing there wouldn't be a time like this again.With a sniffle, she continued. “Jayden Luxton, you are my first and only love. You’re my family, the person who gave me a home. You’ve spoiled me and filled my heart with warmth. Because of the complexity of our relationship, I acted like I didn't care about you. But deep inside, I would wake up in dread, fearing that you wouldn’t want me anymore.”Just the thought of being abandoned by him suffocated her.“That’s not true.”"Maybe not, but have you seen yourself in the mirror? You always sport that cold and menacing face as though someone owes you a billion dollars.”Jayden touched his nose sheepishly. “You know I’m not good with words,”“But I’m your woman,” Nina raised her voice indignantly. “I don’t care how you de
“Hey!” he greeted her and took a seat beside her on the two-seater couch.The person in question was tall and had a head full of blonde hair. He was Kristopher Steele, Krystal’s twin, and also Nora’s cousin.Having been friends with both Nora and Krystal, Nina was also acquainted with Kris, who recently moved to Spring City.She acknowledged him with a nod before returning to her contemplative state.After settling himself, Kris did not disturb her and poured himself a drink.Perched at the bar counter on a high chair, Nora watched as Liam mixed another drink for her. Her well-manicured fingers tapped on the polished surface of the bar.Her gaze wandered across the lounge until it settled on Nina, who sat alone in a corner. Seeing her lonely figure, she felt melancholic.She was acutely aware of the hardships and challenges that Nina had faced throughout her life, and seeing her treated unfairly tugged at her heart.In fact, her intentions for tonight’s gathering were to uplift Nina’s
The next chapter will be out on Monday. A quick question- Do you want me to publish the remaining chapters at once or update daily? However, remind you that it would atleast take me four to five days to publish them at once. (Sorry for the delay but I am tight on time as my exams are approaching) Let me know in the comments so that I can schedule them accordingly. Also, don't forget to vote and leave your reviews if you enjoy the story! You can also contact me on social media, username: aerawrites where I publish, reels, character inspiration, as well as my updating schedule. ~ Aera