All Chapters of What's Love Without A Second Chance : Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

~2018~I was all dressed up and walking behind his towering body to work as his personal assistant. Knowing him, I just knew he was going to frustrate me in that office but I was ready for anything.On my first day of actually settling in as his assistant after being taught the ropes by Alessia, he made me get coffee so many times, my hands almost burned. Then he handed me a pile of files to sort through alphabetically even though I had to be conscious of the time for his meetings in between. At the end of the work day, I was so exhausted, I could sleep on anything at that point. But Xander was not even done. He worked late and even though he was nice enough to order dinner for both of us, he still overworked me until that meal burned out of my system.When we were finally leaving for the house around 9pm, he asked me a very annoying question. "You're sure you still want to work as my PA?" He had a smug look on his face that I so wanted to wipe off with a smack.My eyes sparked wit

~2022~"How's it going with the cake?" I said over the phone to the cake vendor who was supposed to take care of Tasha's birthday cake and other pastries."Currently in transit to the venue ma'am." She said. "Alright, see you soon." I said and hung up.I looked around again and nodded in approval. The decor looked great. I truly hoped Xander and Tasha would be impressed by it.The hall was soon set up. I was dressed up as well, knowing Xander, he would most probably invite people of high status like him and events like these were a good chance to network. Money had to be made.I sighed as I waited for the celebrant to come in. The guests had started to arrive. Her noisy friends were all over the place, taking pictures and videos. I hoped they would not ruin the surprise by posting on their stories. On hearing that they were coming in, the lights were turned off and there was slight murmuring in the room.As soon as the door came open, the lights were turned back on and in unison, ev

I had nothing to be afraid of. I was a thousand percent sure that Arya was his but I still could not help but feel a sense of trepidation as we awaited the DNA results. I held on to my sleeping daughter as we sat in the hospital waiting room. Xander was busy taking calls here and there, busy as a bee. We had been here for over an hour, no words exchanged. All we did was anticipate what the test results were going to be. I wondered what would happen next after it was confirmed that Arya was his. What would change? How would he react? Would he be happy or upset about it? Would he take responsibility for her or would he kick us aside? I asked in my mind. I was going to get my answers sooner than I thought. A doctor walked towards us, spoke to Xander for a bit and then told both of us to follow him to his office. Getting into the office, I sat in the chair Xander pulled out for me with Arya sleeping on my chest. "Mr and Mrs Giovanni, yes?" "We're divorced." Xander and I said in un

Our first court proceeding was here. I was seated on my side of the court, conversing with my lawyers when she walked in with her lawyer leading the way. "Xander," she acknowledged me with a nod. I could not help but check her out. Was she here for a court proceeding or to seduce me into submission? I had no idea she had such curves that showed extremely well in her clean cut, form fitting burgundy corporate dress. That motherhood glow up thing was real.My slight grin disappeared when I saw that Malik dude beside her. "You came with him?" I asked."He's my boyfriend, of course I did." She said with a shrug.I held back my surprise."Of course," I smiled stiffly as I shook his hand in a firm grip, almost having a stare down but for the timely interruption of her lawyer who ushered them to their seats,I subconsciously looked by my side and let out a slight tsk. Tasha had given me an earful when I told her about my child with Olive and how I was about to gain full custody. She did n

"You're considering it?" Malik was fuming."Yes I am. I really want her to grow up knowing her father." I said, looking past his reaction."What does that even mean? He was absent all this time!""That's my fault and he's trying to make up for it." I reminded him.He heaved several calming breaths as he reached out and took my hands in his from the other side of my desk. "Olive we have a good thing going on. We can win this case and he can even pay child support.""That's not what I want for my daughter," I said with a head shake."I've been here for you both. I'm sure she even sees me as her father," He said, sounding disgruntled."I know Malik and I'm so thankful Arya and I have you in our lives. But it does not change the fact that Xander is her father. I hid her away from him-""Because he treated you like trash!" He cut me off furiously.I swallowed, "It's complicated.""Uncomplicate it then. I have all day." He sat back down cross legged. I sighed as I softly said, "Malik I get