Vivian heard the door close and the shower started to run. Something was wrong but she thought it was because he was stressed at work. Closing the wardrobe, Vivian walked out of the room and into the kitchen to warm up food for Jaime.She had prepared dinner earlier because Juke and her mother had not returned yet. After Jaime finished bathing, she wanted him to eat something warm before going to bed. Maybe they could make love again, this time without him having to use protection.She suddenly felt she was ready to try for pregnancy. How nice would that be, she started thinking, if she had a child, Juke wouldn't be alone, and neither would she, Jaime would have the family he always dreamed of.The thought of her small family eased her loneliness and anxiety, but an hour later, he still hadn't left the bedroom.Deciding to go check on him, Vivian went upstairs and opened the bedroom door, discovering Jaime reading a book at his desk. Disappointed that he didn't say he had to finish th

When control of her body ceased, her arms and legs moved on their own. Taking her bag, she stuffed her clothes in, her belongings weren't much anyway.Unzipping the bag, she turned and opened the door, then slammed it shut. Her heart pounding, her head spinning, her hands clutching her bag, she strode toward the door.This is nothing new. She left home before, then left her aunt's house. Now she's leaving again. Why stay here? She hates this place. Mrs. Maggie is not her mother."Vivian?" Her mother called out, hurrying towards her. Grabbing her arm, she asked worriedly. "Where are you going? Is something wrong, Vivian..."The only logical thing that went through her mind was that Jaime's words had awakened her, causing her to snap out of her long-held dream. Everything was doomed from the start because this place didn't belong to her.She is not her mother's daughter. She never belonged anywhere. And this house is not even that.Putting on her shoes, she turned toward the door and cl

Aiden - the secretary - bowed to him at the elevator, and walked inside with him. "President Evans has booked lunch with you tomorrow. It's about his daughter, you have to come this time.""Where?" Jaime asked, his flat eyes looking at the silver reflection on the elevator wall."In the same place.""I just need to be on time, right?" Jaime asked."Yes.""Do I have anything on my schedule today? Have you done the report I asked you to do?""Yes, they're on your desk." The man with a slim figure answered. "A new beauty salon just opened. Do you want to go see it first?""Uhm." The elevator opened and they turned into a hallway. Jaime opened the door to his office, stopping when he spotted Luna sitting in a chair next to the break area.Jaime turned to his secretary. "Can you go?"With a nod, Aiden walked out and closed the door. Taking a deep breath, Jaime walked forward and sat across from Luna. President Evans recently mentioned wanting him to remarry."Wazzup?" Jaime asked. "I thoug

"Attorney Jerry!" Someone shouted, and a large body stood in front of Jaime.Trembling, Vivian tightened her grip on the wine glass. She couldn't concentrate on the conversation the representative was having with them, all she did was smile and lower her head.A second later, she felt Jerry wrap his arms around her shoulders to comfort her. Putting down his glass of wine, he led her to a more secluded corner."Are you OK?" He's worried.Vivian squeezed his arm, her mind now an echo. "I want to go home. Can we leave?" Her knees were shaking, she felt like she might faint at any moment."Okay. We'll go home." He agreed, took off his jacket to put it on her, and led her out.~~~~~When the tall man left, Vivian and Jerry were gone. Jaime woke up and urgently walked around the ballroom looking for him but to no avail. After half an hour, he gave up when he heard that Jerry had left the party.Frantic, he sped home, threw his jacket on the bed, and tugged violently on his tie."Vivian. Viv

His phone rings. It's a strange series of numbers. He leaned back in his chair. "Hello, I'm listening.""It's me."He sat up straight. He was ready to talk to her."Can we meet for a moment?" Vivian said. Her voice was still completely familiar to his ears, making his heart tremble with desire. In two years, she took a lot from him.After saying the place and time, she hung up.Locked in a phase of disbelief, he stood up and walked over to the window to get a panoramic view of the city. Vivian took the initiative to call. He couldn't understand that fact, even though he knew she did it because of Jerry."Vivian." He called her name then a smile appeared on his lips.The company phone on his desk beeped, and the receptionist's voice rang out. "President, Miss. Luna is calling."Looking unhappy at having his thoughts interrupted, Jaime walked back to the table and pressed the button. "Tell her I'm busy, I won't have lunch with her." He paused then added. "Say I have an appointment I can