Chapter 56.“Taylor what the fuck was that?!” I screamed immediately we both entered my room and I shut the door behind me.“What is what?” Taylor asked, trying to act clueless.“Don't piss me off young lady,” I said, fuming in anger. “In what world do you think it was right to sleep with my husband’s best friend whom you barely even know, and who less than 24 hours ago, you said you didn't like? Explain it to me. Make it make sense to me!”She simply shrugged. “I am an adult Beth. And if I want to have a one-night stand or a fling, I will”I couldn't believe my ears. “What? You just got off a heartbreak Tay. The last person you need for a rebound is Ryan because he will only break your heart further. When I said you can be friendly with him, I didn't mean get into his bed. Ryan is fucking bad news, do you hear me?”“I am not looking for love, or anything serious” she snapped. “I am done with that bullshit, now I will live my life on my terms and enjoy myself the same way you did befo
Chapter 55.ELIZABETH’S POVI was jealous of Aliyah.Yes, I was. With her, Aaron was free and a different person. I could tell he adored the little girl.Watching film hold her hand throughout as we walked around the park getting ice cream, laughing at her jokes, and listening attentively to whatever she was saying, tugged at my heart. He would make a great father, I thought.After we got the ice cream, we were supposed to head home but Aliyah was being naughty and running around the park wanting to be chased.“Come on Elizabeth, catch me if you can!” she screamed excitedly running further.“I'm a bad runner Aliyah. I will faint if I chase you” I said to her.“Then I'm stronger than you. Boohoo” she said as she booed at me.Without thinking, I placed my phone on Aaron’s chest and he caught it with his hand and i ran after Aliyah, i knew it was a bad idea to run around with an energetic child like that but it had been long since I last played like a child.AARON’S POV.Vivienne always
Chapter 54.AARON’S POV.The way she snapped took me aback. We were having a normal conversation, surprisingly not arguing, and the next minute she snapped. I wonder what I said wrong.“Are you bipolar?” I asked in amusement. Sometimes, Elizabeth amused me with her actions. She is a very funny, feisty woman.Her head snapped to me, eyes glistening with annoyance. I bit my lips to hide a smirk.“Excuse me?!” I shrugged. “Because why are you mad at me all of a sudden? What did I do now?”“You…” She paused and took a deep breath. “You know what? Never mind. I don't know what I'm even doing with you here in the first place. Let's go back to living like strangers,” she said and started walking away, pouting her lips like a teenager who was denied a party.I don't know why I did what I did but I went after her and gently grabbed her arm and spun her around to face me.“Elizabeth, what's pissing you off right now? What did I say wrong?”Her eyes lingered on where I held her for a while bef
Chapter 53.The day passed by in a blur. After breakfast, everyone retired to their rooms. Taylor spent the day sulking and sleeping, too.Noah called me to check up on me and see if everything was okay at home. I assured him that all was okay.“Pumpkin, I don't trust that man. You need to get away from him soon enough,” he said, worry lacing his tone.“Aaron is harmless. Fear not. I'm safe”“I don't think so Pumpkin. That bastard looks like he can physically hurt you.“He has never attempted to even do such not to talk of actually doing it. Listen, I'm fine. Do not worry about i and my husband. We are fine” I said in a dismissive tone.“Pumpkin…”“Noah stop. Just stop, please. I said I’m fine” I didn’t know when I snapped loudly.Taylor stirred in her sleep and I decided to leave the room just so I wouldn’t wake her up.I walked to the garden, the phone still pressed to my ear as I heard Noah’s silent breathing.“I’m just so scared you know. I want to protect you but you’re not letti
Chapter 52I like him, i told myself. Or rather, I liked this version of him. I wasn't exactly sure what i liked yet, him or this version of him.I stared at him, a small smile still playing on his lips as Aliyah left. He returned to frying his eggs.“You must be really fond of Aliyah”“She’s so adorable isn't she?” he said, his smile growing wider.“Yeah she is,” I nodded. “She even has a crush on you”“Same way I had a crush on Whitney Houston growing up. Silly crush”My eyes widened in amusement. “You did? I'm so surprised”“Why are you so surprised?”“I didn't peg you… for the type to have a crush on anyone.. Or rather a celebrity crush”He raised a brow at me. “Elizabeth, you do realize I'm human right? And i was once a child? And that i have a heart?”“Well you don't seem like you have one” i said quickly before i could stop myself. Realizing what i had just said, i smiled shakily at him.Amusement flashed through his eyes. “Really? You think so?”“Well, considering how you've b
ELIZABETH’S POVHeather had earlier informed me that she wouldn't be around as she was briefly going home for an emergency but Anna would be in charge of the house for a while.I groaned. I didn't like Anna’s cooking that much, but I guess I would have to manage.I woke Taylor up for breakfast but she was being so slow and lazy and I was damn hungry, so i couldn't wait for her anymore. I just told her to meet me downstairs and i headed down.As I headed down, a sweet smell wafted through my nostrils and I was surprised, Anna’s cooking surely didn't smell this good, or had she upgraded?God please let it taste as good as it smells, I prayed inwardly.The dining table was empty, which meant I was the first person coming down for breakfast today. Aaron and Ryan were probably still sleeping as today was a Saturday and not a work day.I decided to enter the kitchen to alert Anna of my presence so she could bring the meals out if any were ready.I entered the kitchen… And nothing prepared