All Chapters of TOO LATE ALEX: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

" Yeah, just like that Alex..." A feminine voice rang out from the master's bedroom, specifically from the bedroom I shared with Alex for five years now. "You take me so well, not as useless as your sister" my husband's voice rang out from the same and I froze on the stairs clutching the pregnancy results in my palms. Just a movie, that's just it. I repeated the same words as I climbed up the remaining flight of stairs my hand closing on the cold metal of the door handle heart beating fast, The door creaked open cracked open, barely making a sound and I peeped in half expecting to see the tv on and Alex sitting on the b d pulling out his watch engrossed in the movie. My vision blurred and I staggered back whispering one name "Serena...." For a few seconds, I couldn't move, just stood there staring through the narrow opening, my fingers still wrapped around the door handle while my mind desperately searched for something else to see. Maybe I had misunderstood, maybe my eyes w

A bitter throaty chuckle escaped my lips and I carefully shut the bedroom door behind me. Levi stood holding the tab to my face, grandfather's words resounded in my head and my heart ached more just imagining how much disappointment and pain I had caused him within five years. The same pain he just professionally hid behind sweet words of encouragement. "Let's go..." I said walking away, Ermund and Levi followed behind, their steps a reminder of the life I had finally accepted. The elevator doors opened and I stepped out without the slightest hesitation, my black heels striking the marble floor with sheer power and confidence. The air changed, employees stopped mid-conversation while some recognized me immediately, others only knew the photos hanging in executive hallways barely touched. Am back, stare as you want. This heiress isn't going anywhere anymore. Levi walked behind me quietly but suddenly said "The board has been waiting for twelve minutes". "They should" I replied

His hand remained extended towards me and for a brief second I contemplated ignoring, but then Alex was standing right behind me. Letting him watch a little show isn't bad for me. The whispers grew and the blinding lights from the Chandeliers above seemed to shine brighter as I took Aiden's hand. If he could betray me so easily then I can as well. Playing too. He smiled, pulling me closer and I returned it bright and charming. The orchestra shifted into a slow rhythm as he guided me into the dance floor. My eyes remained locked on his as we waltzed gracefully into the dance floor amidst other guests and politicians. Everyone instinctively stepped aside leaving two presidents dancing beneath the crystal lights. "You still dance terribly?" Aiden asked, raising his brows and pulling me closer by the waist. A laugh escaped me before I could stop it. Soft and enchanting. "You are about to find out," I said, taking a step forward. "You always stepped on the shoes of your dance