A Week Later:"Congratulations Mr Anderson, you're now the newest CEO in town."Bryan smiled and outstretched his hands for a handshake. Once the man walked away, the smile on his face faded completely as he recalled he had gotten this far without Taylor by his side She could have been the best person to support him right now."Hey, you alright? You should put on a smile." Stella said. She came towards him and held his hand. He didn't force a smile again."Excuse me." He said and walked away. Stella had to come with him because he needed to provide a support for the board and the only presence he could think of was Stella, but deep down, he wished it was Taylor standing right beside him.Bryan got to the podium and picked up the microphone. It was time for him to say his speech. He stared at everyone standing and staring back at him and before he began, he cleared his throat.A round of applause was heard next once he was done, and he stepped down. He had waited so long for this day
Taylor stared at the photo that had been sent to her earlier by an unknown person, and tears rolled down her eyes. Was it not enough that he had ruined her life and divorced her? Why all of these now, does he really enjoy her being in misery?She sniffled more tears rolling down. It didn't take long before she began feeling weird. It happened so suddenly making her rush up on her feet and running towards the bathroom.As soon as she got in, she found the toilet, opened it and squatted immediately. She has earlier felt the same and since it was happening again, she had every reason to be worried.Her mind drifted back to the photos so suddenly and she bit her lower lips hitting her chest hard. She hated him so much and for the very first time in her life, she began regretting falling in love with a man like Bryan.Talia was right, he was no human being at all. He was heartless. She sniffled and weakly rose up on her feet. She walked out of the bathroom and headed straight for the livin
4 YEARS LATER…"Kristen! Stop messing around with your sister and give her what she wants right now." Taylor yelled so loud, but her first and most stubborn son would not listen to a word she said."You're gonna go on a time out if you do not listen to momma, Kristen." She yelled again when it seemed like Kylie wouldn't stop whimpering.The little one suddenly halted, and handed his sister the book. "Here, have it."Kylie collected it immediately and walked towards Taylor. "It's fine darling, Kristen simply wants you to play with him but he's unable to say it.""If he wants to play, then I don't see anything wrong in opening up."Taylor chuckled. Kylie was smart and outspoken among the three. As he stared at her daughter, she wished she had not lost her second daughter. She was pregnant with quadruplets, but unfortunately, she had to lose one girl.She rubbed her hair gently and made her sit next to her."Kyle, let's go out." Kristen said."I'm working on something, Kristen, go play
As soon as he was done with his speech, he outstretched his hands towards the board."This is a summary of everything I have in mind. Preparations are being made as I speak to you and soon we'll sign a deal with the corporation.The members in the room all rose up on their feet and began clapping while Bryan stared at them. He finally walked to his spot and took his seat."A job well done Mr Anderson. I think you're doing even better on this job."Bryan replied, "Thank you Mr Alfred." As soon as the members were handed the leaflets, they all rose up on their feet, indicating the meeting was over and began walking out one by one.Bryan was the only one seated until the room was empty. He picked up his phone as soon as he heard the buzzing sound."I'll be waiting for you at our favorite coffee shop. Please come see me Bryan." He read the message from Stella and immediately deleted it. He tucked his phone back into his pocket and drank from the bottle of water in front of him.Bryan An
2 Days Later…"Kids, stay close." Taylor said. They had just landed at the airport, and she was back to New York. Four fucking years, yet nothing changed so much.What hurt her the most was the fact that she had kept the birth of her children a secret from her father, and because of her stupid decision, he never set his eyes on his grandkids before he died.There was a car waiting for their arrival.As soon as Taylor got in with her kids, she met Talia at the back seat. The person seated at the front was unknown. Talia was in a black outfit.The kids also got in, but Talia gave a shocking look when she saw three children who looked exactly like Bryan."Tell me it's not true, Talia. Please.""I'm so sorry Taylor. I couldn't protect him, and I wasn't there when it happened… I'm so…"Taylor pulled Talia into a hug whimpering lowly because she didn't want her kids to know, but they were smart."Momma, what's wrong?" That was Kylie leaning closer to her mom and cleaning the tears on her fa
The kids were all ready, and they came downstairs. "Kids, be good and don't roam around okay." Taylor informed them and they all nodded their heads. She picked up her daughter in her arms and kissed her forehead. Then, she squatted and kissed her boys too."Let's go." Talia was already in the car waiting for the arrival. As soon as the kids got in, Talia took Kylie from Taylor and made her sit on her legs."Good morning auntie." The kids greeted one after the other and she smiled. Taylor had to just give birth to lovable characters. The kids seem to love her and always want her around."Morning angels."Kyle and Kristen sat beside her and the car began moving immediately. "I'll lay my father to rest tomorrow." Taylor said, and Talia nodded her head touching her shoulders."You should also meet with some of the company's board members. They sent their condolences.""After the burial, I will."Taylor held Talia's hand. "I need you to come work with me at the company. I can't do this a
Alex ran as fast as he could into the bar the moment he stepped down from his car. His heart was beating so hard and fast, but he didn't stop running because he was worried.As soon as he got in, he met her seated on the seat close to the counter. He walked closer and found out she wasn't drunk but instead, her eyes were swollen."Stella." He called her name and she cocked her head towards his direction. Once Stella saw him, she rose up on her feet, walked towards him and hugged him tight even to his surprise. He could only stand and wait for her to say something.She had called him earlier and was crying on the phone. She needed someone to talk to, so he was here for her. Alex was going to pretend he had no idea why she was this way, but he knew why.She finally took her hands away from his waste. "I'm sorry." She said sniffling. "It's fine. Are you alright?"She nodded her head at first, but the next second, she shook her head in negation, and said. "No, no, I'm not okay, Alex. I j
"T.. Taylor, please." Bryan tried to say but Taylor wasn't going to give him a listening ear. She didn't want to see his face so she hurried into the car as soon as her kids got in.She was scared of the fact that Bryan might want to take her babies away since she thought of him as heartless."Take us back home." Taylor demanded the chauffeur who ignited the car and drove away." As the car turned around, her eyes met with that of Bryan. For years, Taylor had not seen those eyes, and seeing them again made her recall old memories that she didn't want to recollect. He was happy now, and she deserved to be happy as well.She winded up the glass and stopped looking at him.As the car continued moving, Taylor couldn't hold back her tears. Why the hell did she have to meet Bryan. The pains of the past that she wanted to leave behind for the rest of her life suddenly came back.She felt hurt especially when she saw the pictures of Bryan and Stella sleeping together. It was better she never