All Chapters of Fake Dating The Tycoon Lawyer : Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

It's late into the night. Too late for Electra to escape this haunting dream. Too late for Anders to step out to find solace within the walls of a pub. And too late for Melaina and her son to leave his house. They are all stuck. Stuck against their will, each one finding a lone corner in the house to think everything through. Melaina does not think that she's asking for too much. Her little boy has less days to live. Anders and whoever that woman is, can return to their lives after her boy passes. Even if it's just an illusion, she wants her boy to be happy in his last days. Anders is not ready for another heartbreak. He doesn't want to get attached only to be wrecked by the pain of losing to death. He's been through that. He can't survive another. Electra wants nothing of this. It's too much a web to be caught in. She knows this. She's certain of this, but finds herself asking if it isn't worth the shot. For Anders. Those few hours spent in Anders' arms only reminded her how mu

For the second time that day, the chime of the doorbell echoes through the house. Orion walks briskly to answer the door. Anders has probably returned to continue with his lamenting. He pulls the door open and shock stills him, lasting for only a moment, as his eyes trail the red stilettos, bare legs, the hem of a yellow dress upward, clinging tightly to the very feminine curves, until they stop on the familiar pretty face. His lip spread into a smile. “I didn't think you'd be paying me a visit so soon.” “Orion.” The sweet accent doused in amity calls, a smile plastered over her full lips. “How are you, Melaina?” Orion asks, still smiling. Shifting on one foot, she swings her hips to the right, lifts the hand clutching a red purse by her left side and holds the item in front of her with both hands. Her immaculately manicured fingers are on display as they rest flatly on the purse. It's a striking pose that has Orion gawking at her. Orion shifts, moving to the side to allow her

Electra does not respond. She doesn't know how to respond. She just stays silent, staring at Melaina.Melaina’s face falls. She peels her gaze on the duo still sitting in the car.“I just wish his father would show him even a little kindness. It would mean the world to me. To Damian.”Electra looks at the child. For a moment she considers Melaina's words. It would be nice if Damian has his father by him.Melaina flips her wrist to look at her watch.“It's almost time for Damian's appointment. We should get going.”Electra smiles awkwardly.Melaina's eyes suddenly light up. “You know what? Next time, you can come with us. I wouldn't have minded if you even came with us today, but-” Her gaze trails Electra's outfit. Electra shifts uncomfortably as she becomes too conscious of herself. Compared to the immaculately dressed Melaina, Electra is under dressed. Still dressed in her sleep attire, her hair dishelved, sleep lines carved over her face and her eyes betraying her tears, she pale

“What did she want?” Anders' eyes narrow as he asks. He tries to think of an explanation as to why Melaina would visit Electra. Electra simply shrugs. “To say hi. I guess. She brought Damian and the kid fell in love with Nikas immediately. I think she means well.”Anders chuckles. “Melaina and meaning well are worlds apart. She never means well.” He shakes his head.“Meaning?” One brow rises in question.He shakes his head again. “Never mind.”He pivots, looking around the shop space. “So this is where you stay?”She eyes him suspiciously. “Your car doesn't need servicing, does it?”His lips puckers, tightening the telltale of a smile. “It could need servicing. Just not right now.”“And the tires?”He paused, his puckered lips twisting to the side. “I may have put a nail through the rubber. I'm not sure.”She squints at him. “Were you that desperate?”“To see you? Hell no!”The lines on her face stretch into a smile. “You know behavior like this is the onset of obsession.”“In your d

Melaina stops typing as Orion's dismissive text pops on her phone. She was just about to ask him what Hector has got to do with Electra. After seeing Orion's message, she knows she won't get any response until after his court session is over. She swipes her screen, exits the messaging app and finds her contact list. She types Hector's name for a quick search. Once Hector's number is on display on the screen, she hits the dial button, swearing and cussing under her breath. It quickly connects. It's on the second ring when Melaina feels a presence behind her. She stops. Assuming it's one of the others, her mind begins to cook up a lie. The hand holding the phone falls to her side. Her heart begins to thud erratically. She turns. Slowly. Surprise flashes through her eyes. It's brief, lasting only a moment before they turn red, angry and murderous. She draws her lips into a thin line, her displeasure obvious. She speaks. “You.” “Me.” Melaina’s eyes are trained on him. “I didn't