All Chapters of Valentine's Vows; Love, Lies And A Fake Engagement : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

ALEXANDER'S POV Where the fuck did he go? I muttered more to my hearing.I tried as much as I could to keep my expression neutral as I walked back to the podium, but my heart pounded violently against my chest. Who the hell was that masked man and why did he disappear the moment the police walked in? I knew for sure it was no coincidence, he had a reason for coming, and that reason was obviously me.The lead detective must have noticed him, too, because he shifted uncomfortably in his seat and scanned the hall with his eyes.I walked back to the podium, flashing a brief smile at the reporters before raising my hand to silence the murmuring crowd."As I was saying," I continued as though nothing happened, "I want to thank the press for their work in ensuring that truth always wins, and I assure you that we will continue to uphold our values. As for Rubby Cavillton, if she chooses to continue with us, we would deeply appreciate it, but if she chooses to leave, we definitely would compe

ALEXANDER'S POV He didn't hit me back, neither did he dodge any of my blows; he was only concerned with making sure neither his mask nor cap left his face."Alex stop it!" Rubby screamed trying to pull me off, but anger got the better of me. I kept landing blows on him till the cafè manager shouted for someone to call security.I finally let go of the masked man, who didn't even flinch as though he had expected that reaction from me.I stared at my hands in both disgust and horror, wondering what pushed me to react in such a violent manner, since I was under probation for Mirabelle's death. Now the police wouldn't believe a thing I said.He smiled and straightened his clothes."What's wrong with you!" Rubby screamed. "What has come over you?""Me huh?" I scoffed. "I fucking love you Rubby!" I screamed. "That's what has come over me."I never planned to make that confession like that, but I was so overwhelmed with emotions that I didn't know when I let those words spill.Rubby stared

RUBBY'S POV I stared at him with my mouth wide open. A gun? A freaking gun? What was he using it for?I wanted to ask, but I knew better than to do so; we needed to solve the problem before us first. The door knobed turned again and this time, the door opened.I breathed in suspense as I waited for the intruder to step in, but when the so-called intruder finally stepped in, I let out a dramatic his.Nolan! The last person I was expecting to see. He still had my key? "Fool," I muttered more to myself than to him."You changed your number? I've been calling you," he said casually as if he hadn't just broken into my house. "This was the only way to reach you, I heard you were back.""News do travel fast," I muttered, "especially around jobless people.""Don't tell me you are still angry, Rubby; what else...." I quickly interrupted him, I had no time to listen to the nonsense he had to say."Get out!""Rubby, relax," he sighed, "we need to talk."I clenched my fist, trying so hard to su

RUBBY'S POV The loud sound of the explosion made my heart stop. It wasn't an explosion, but my body had interpreted it as one because I was already scared. I stood frozen in place as my heart pounded wildly, but before I could turn to probably run away a burst of laughter rang out from all corners of the house."Happy birthday Rubby!""What!" I exclaimed in shock. How had I forgotten about my birthday?My eyes widened in shock as familiar faces came out of their hiding spots, clapping and cheering at me.I couldn't believe it; I had been so caught up with the endless problems in my life that I had completely forgotten about the one person who mattered the most: Me.Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked around the decorated venue."You thought it was a bomb?" A familiar voice asked, I turned quickly to see my mom, grinning from ear to ear with my Dad."Mom!" I cried. She was already crying, her hands pressed over her mouth; I could imagine how hard it was to keep this a secret from

RUBBY'S POV For a moment, all that existed was him, his touch made me feel like I was something precious.After what felt like an eternity, we finally pulled apart both of us breathless. Alex licked his lips as though the remnant of my lips was still there.I rested my forehead against him, with my eyes still closed."Happy birthday," he murmured.I smiled and rested my fingers lightly against his chest. Maybe I wasn't ready to say yes to being his Valentine, but I also knew I wasn't ready to let him go either."I will wait till you are ready," he whispered as though he was reading my mind.His driver's loud laughter jolted us both to reality, only then did we realise we were outside and quickly disengaged.Alex leaned in, dropping his voice to a teasing whisper. "You taste good; you kiss good, too.""Stop it," I whispered, as I quickly scanned the crowd to be sure no one was staring."You are shy?" He asked I had never seen that naughty side of him.Suddenly his expression changed,