All Chapters of I DIVORCED MY HUSBAND–THEN, MARRIED HIS BROTHER : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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ONE LAST TRY

AlvaraI watched Kai's interview when I'd gotten home. Turning off the TV, I picked up my phone to call him but hesitated. “He must be busy cleaning up the mess I made“ I mumbled. Kai looked calm during the interview even though it was clear the reporter had been trying to get a reaction out of him. Dropping my phone on the couch, I rubbed my temples. The interview replayed in my head. Kai had protected the project, the company and most of all—me. The door bell rang. With caution, I stood and walked to the door. “Who is it?“ I called, hoping it wasn't another surprise visit from Quinn Foley. “It's me, Alvara“ That voice. It was Kai. Relief washed over me as I unlocked the door. “Kai, you're home earl—“ He embraces me, taking me offguard. “I've missed you“I hugged him right back. “It was a long day, wasn't it? I saw your interview. Come inside“ Shutting the door behind him, I led Kai to sit down on the couch. Resting his head on my shoulders, he spoke up first. “It was He

MOVE FORWARD REGARDLESS

AlvaraAfter receiving Klein's remains, I got ready to go to FashionXpress. Standing in front of the building, all my confidence left me. Could I secure a deal in a place like this? Moreover, do I even belong here?“Maybe I should just go bac—“ “Mrs Foley?“ A feminine voice called out, approaching me. She was dressed in black and white office paint and suit. “You're Mrs Foley, right?“I nod. “Yes, that's me““Right this way, please. Miss Janice is expecting you“ “But—“ “Miss Janice said you should sit throughout the rend of the meeting before you make a decision“ She cuts in. “She was worried you might bail before stepping into the company. You're not bailing, are you?“Immediately, I denied it. “No. Not at all. I...“ I paused to think of a good excuse. “I left my lucky pen back at home so I was just heading to get it“Embarrassment washed over me. Really, Alvara? This was the best you could come up with. A lucky pen?“You need not to worry“ The lady replies. “We have lots of pen

KEEP ON TRYING

Alvara“Then the offer is all yours, Alvara“ Janice says with a smile, concluding our deal with a handshake. “The contract would be sent to you via mail. You can review it then sign“ “Thank you“ Standing to her feet, Janice focuses her attention back to the design she had been working on. “You said you lost someone so I'll keep things on hold until you're ready but don't take too long. The trend doesn't wait for anyone“ I understood what she was trying to say. “I'll try not to keep you waiting“ “Oh, I'm not worried about me“ She replied. “I'm worried about the rest of the world missing out on what you're about to create“Janice confidence in me felt strange. I wasn't used to people believing in me. “Take care of yourself, Alvara“ She says, tone softening. “Grieve properly. Then come back stronger“ I nodded. “I will“Over the next few days, planning for Klein's burial was carried out. Then, the day for his burial came. It was just a gathering of a few people. I, Kai, the siste

TRUST ME

AlvaraThe line went dead but Williams threat replayed over again in my head.“Alvara?“ Kai's voice called out behind me, making me aware of his presence.Whisking around, I put down my phone. “Yes?““You seem distracted. Is there a problem?“Kai doesn't know that Williams has been calling me. Telling him now didn't seem like the right time.“No problem at all. Shall we go back to what we were doing?““Sure“Kai and I moved back to the bedroom, wrapping up our shared ideas for my new design. “Alvara, are you sure you're alright?“ He asked. “You don't look so good“Shit. Was I making it obvious?“To tell you the truth...“ My voice trailed off. “Earlier, Williams called me“Kai's relaxed posture stiffened as his eyes darkened. “You've been keeping in touch with Williams?““I've not. I mean it. I swear“ I denied immediately. “He called me with an unknown number for the first time while I was working on AGP““Okay?““At that time, he called to let me know that there was a mole in the com

A SUCCESS

AlvaraFor a split second, Janice says nothing. After a while, her lips curved into a satisfactory smile. “Then, I'd look forward to seeing what you can do“ She says. A runway show in a few hours. My chest tightened but I forced myself to look compose. This was what I wanted, right? A chance. “Aira, please stop out of the dress“ Janice says to the female model. Without hesitation, she quickly stepped out of the dress and handed it over to her. Tyrning“Alvara, come with me. We don't have time to waste“ She leads me to the backstage area. There, I find models practicing their walks. “What are you doing standing there, Alysia!“ A lady dressed in an all black goth dressing yelled at her assistant. “Can't you see Jane's seam has torn? Go and fix it!““Y-Yes, ma'am“ The assistant stuttered, moving along to do as she'd been instructed. “That Mercy Wills“ Janice introduces. “She's a perfectionist. You'd like her when you get to really know. Right here in this backroom is where real d

NOTHING LASTS FOREVER

Alvara The news about the dress I'd worked on with Janice spread around like wildfire. She'd given me all the credits for the finishing touches on the dress. And that had made my name blow up twice more than the earlier scandal did. To celebrate the fast selling out of the dress, Janice had suggested we all go out for team lunch.“Everyone is now looking out for your new design“ She queals. “Aren't you excited?“ Her smile fades when she notices the look on my face. “You're not smiling. Why are you not smiling? Don't tell me this is the part you withdraw back to your shell again?“I picked up my half-filled glass of beer, ready to pretend to drink it to avoid answering Janice question but she holds my hands. “Answer me, Alvara. Where is that girl I saw in you before?““She's still in there. Somewhere“ I murmured. “But, I'm starting to feel all sort of pressure again. The last time I was on the spotlight like this, the project failed““I told you before, Alvara. You're not alone“ Ja

GET OVER HERE

Alvara“Alysia..“ My voice came out softer than I expected. “W-What do you mean?“Letting out a shaky breath, she glanced away. “I didn't mean to just drop it on you like that. I just—“ Her voice broke again.“Talk to me. Tell me everything. I'm listening“ “I was diagnosed a year ago“ Alysia began. “Kidney failure. It started gradually with me getting tired all the time but I brushed it off thinking it was just stress““I'd just finished highschool so I was in a hurry to find a job to support my parents but it turned out my body had other plans“ She continued. “I've been to several hospitals and they all said the same time. That I need a kidney transplant“ “And you haven't been fortunate to find a donor yet?“ I asked but it wasn't a question. She nods. “No one in family is compatible. Extended family too. We've tried everyone“Alysia takes a moment to gather herself. “I've been on the waiting list but you know how that goes. It could take years. Years I'm not sure I have and today,

I MIGHT ACTUALLY HIT YOU

AlvaraStanding in front of the Foley's mansion, I take in a deep breath as memories from the last time I was here rushed in. The last time, I'd come here with Williams to ask for Quinn's blessings upon our marriage but of course, he'd flared up. Calling me a gold digger and whatnot. Tightening my fist, I walked in. I was greeted by a maid at the front door. “Welcome, Miss Alvara“ She greets. Master Foley is expecting you in his room upstairs“His room? I was here for business. Why didn't he choose a more suitable location like the living room?“Thank you“ I replied. “I'll be on my way“Walking up the stairs, I found Quinn's room door slightly opened. It was on purpose as he'd been expecting me.Pushing through the door, I spot Quinn seated on a chair with a cup in his hands. Raising up the cup, he takes his first sip. “Thank you for—““Kneel“ He interrupts. I blinked, confused. “What?““You are here for a favour, aren't you? Then kneel. Beg for it“ Glancing down at his wristwatc

A FAVOUR

KaiAfter work, I quickly rushed over home to congratulate Alvara on her first collaboration with Janice Walters but she wasn't home yet. She'd sent me a text message earlier that the team and her were going to have team lunch to celebrate the success of their sale but that was over an hour ago. Just as I was about to call her, the door clicks open. “Honey, you're home late“ I say, gently approaching and embracing her. “Congratulations on the success of your first collaboration with Janice““Thank you“I studied her face. “Is something wrong? You don't look so happy“Rubbing her temples, she reveals. “There's something I want to tell you. I really hope you don't get angry“Pulling me down onto the couch in the living room, she began. “I met an intern today at FashionXpress. Over team lunch earlier, I got to know that she had kidney failure“My jaw dropped. “Oh my goodness. That's sad““It is“ Avoiding eye contact, she adds. “She's still a young girl so I wanted to help her out in a

ROMAN VALE IS G*Y

Kai“I'm sorry, what?“ I questioned, uncertain if I'd just heard her properly.With a shaky breathing, Alvara's mother repeats herself. “I said—“ “I heard what you said but that's something I would never do“ I cut in, removing her grip on my hands.“I wouldn't be here if I had any other choice“A humorless chuckle slipped past my lips. “With all due respect, ma'am, you don't get to walk into my office and ask me to end my marriage like it's some kind of business deal““Alvara is my daughter“ “And also my wife“ I countered. “I understand that you're concerned about Alvara but you don't get to ask me to end my marriage with the woman I love“She scoffed. “Love? You're telling me just because you love Alvara; that everything your brother and family did to her can just be looked over?““No. That's not what I'm saying. Of course, my father and brother need to be punished for causing Alvara pain“ I admit. “A punishment I'll ensure they get but I'm not going to cause Alvara more pain by le

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