Chapter 37: The woman in hood

EthanWait! This is very confusing. I don't even understand what it's all about.I mean, why will Alexandra be the one at the wedding party and not Maya. And where the fuck is Maya?And why is Alexandra suddenly gone?I look at the picture of Alexandra again and quickly make a mental comparison. These two look too much the same. There's nowhere I would have detected a difference.Wait for a second, was it Alexandra all along?I remember when I saw her in the garden. She acted weird and different and that was the first time I noticed the change.And then she kept talking about my marriage and I thought she was referring to us until I met her in the boutique. She looked surprised seeing me wearing a tuxedo as if she didn't know who I was.I've been out of the country for a while and didn't go to clubs like how my friends do. So, she might not have recognized me.Yes, I just remember another thing. The pieces are just coming together and finding their perfect position. That day, the seco

Chapter 38: Burst the bubble

Alexandra I stare wide-eyed at Ethan, my legs shaking under me. Even my hands shook slightly. I realize I'm not even wearing a face mask. But how did he get to know this place? I've always worn a face mask to the club. Or does he know the truth now? OMG! What should I do? Gosh! Am I going to get apprehended? I quickly imagine myself behind the bar, begging the police to open the door for me. Screaming and beseeching them to let me out. “Hey!” Ethan snaps at me. I look at him, confused and speechless. “Ethan, I—,” I started, but he cut me off. “You don't have to say a word." He takes a step closer, and my heartbeat skyrockets. "Are you alright?" He touches my forehead slightly, and I jerk back. “ What are you doing?" I yell at him. He glanced back before looking back at me. “I'm your husband, remember?” Seriously? So, he is not aware of the fact that I'm not his beautiful wife. I'm Alexandra! Gosh, I don't believe he's here to take me back. “Hey, see! I'm not Maya!

Chapter 39: My Feelings

Ethan I pull back, surprised at what Alexandra just did. Though, I don't seem to understand why I'm so tense or why I want to continue kissing her and why I want more. What's happening to me especially? I can't stop my heart from beating so fast. She stares into my eyes as if she could see through me. I pull back quickly, my breath caught in my chest. I shouldn't have kissed her. Well, I didn't want her to deny being Maya, not in front of my chauffeur. I still don't know who the spy is. And until I find out, I won't be able to trust anyone. I don't even know if I'm supposed to tell her I'm aware that she's Alexandra. While a part of me wants me to, the other part doesn't. I'm still not sure what this is. Ok, I knew Alexandra wouldn't follow me so easily. So I paid a man to remove the face mask. She's so sensitive to that and wouldn't want anyone to see her as Maya. But why did she pretend to be her in the first place? Though, I don't think she did this because of mo

Chapter 40: Living the Lie

AlexandraI stood there for a few minutes, completely rooted to the spot, unable to move. My heart was still hammering against my ribs. Honestly, I didn't actually expect him to kiss me. I thought I was just being clever, playing a part and teasing him a little to see how he’d react.Who am I kidding? I’m the one who provoked him. I was acting like his wife, pushing his buttons, and frankly, I’m lucky he didn't take things further right then and there. But as I stood in the silence that followed, a treacherous little thought crept in: why was a part of me actually wishing he hadn't stopped? The air in the room felt thick and stiflingly hot all of a sudden.I had to pull myself together. This situation was spiraling out of control. How was I ever going to get back to my real life? How could I possibly convince him that I’m not Maya, especially when I was leaning into his kiss like my life depended on it? The frustration was starting to settle in my bones, making me feel heavy and exhau

Chapter 41: Millionaire in the Making

AlexandraI stood at the top of the stairs, my heart hammering against my ribs so hard I thought it might actually crack a bone. My mind was racing, trying to make sense of the chaos unfolding in front of me. What was going on? Why was everyone suddenly here, acting like this was a grand reunion? And Ethan—he was looking up at me with a smile that felt far too warm for someone who, just hours ago, was a source of nothing but stress.I looked down at my phone again, my thumb trembling as I zoomed in on the notification. I needed to be sure I wasn't hallucinating from the sleeping pills or the sheer exhaustion of the last few days. But there it was, in black and white: a credit alert for one million dollars. One. Million. Dollars.Am I dreaming? I had to pinch the bridge of my nose to stay grounded. This felt like a movie, the kind where the protagonist wakes up and realizes it was all a fever dream. But the weight of the phone in my hand and the cool air of the hallway felt all too rea

Chapter 42: Confusion

EthanFinally, it felt like things were clicking into place. I honestly couldn’t believe how quickly everything got settled. I’m just glad I had the foresight to track down the girl Petal was so obsessed with.I pulled out my phone and called my mom. She answered right away, her voice sounding incredibly drained. I couldn't tell if she was just exhausted from her day or if she was simply tired of dealing with me. Honestly, it was probably both. Being an only child means I’ve definitely given my parents more than their fair share of headaches over the years. My dad loves to threaten to disown me when he's angry, but we both know that’s empty talk; I’m his only legitimate son. He has other children out there, but they’re all daughters, so technically, I’m the only one who can carry on the family name.I think the only reason Mom pushed so hard for this marriage to happen is that I’ve never brought a woman home that I actually loved. I’m pushing thirty and still haven’t found “the one.”