LUCAS POV “Allysa.” I called, standing on my feet as she walked closer to the table. My eyes took in her every curve, the luscious lips I've grown to miss, her sparkling orbs and her pretty smile.“Lucas.” She called and then I remembered I was supposed to meet with an investor so why's she here?“Are you the investor?” I asked and before she could speak, I continued. “Have you come to check how I'm coping after sending me those pictures? To see the anguish, frustration on my face?” I asked.She looked shocked but I've mingled with several women to know they can mask their feelings, they can make you think they're so innocent and you'll believe them without a doubt and then they'll make you regret believing them. I staggered, my vision going in circles but I was determined to get to the bottom of this. I walked over to her and pushed her but she quickly held the table for support.“You came all the way from your residence just to see how pathetic I am? How I'm coping after your cozy
LUCAS POV As I walked out of the restaurant, my heart felt so heavy that I couldn't think straight. My heart clenched so tightly in my chest as I groaned. I picked my phone and dialed Jack's line.“Hey dude, come on. Come pick me up, I'm so wasted.” I said into the phone and heard him sigh.“Stay right there, I'll pick you up, do not try to drive. I can already smell the alcohol from here.” I smiled despite knowing he was just being sarcastic. Jack was truly a friend indeed.I sat down, thinking of what went down in there. Did she really think I was stupid not to know she sent those? Women!She even had the guts to pretend not to know what's happening, asking what pictures and all. Well I'm gonna sign those damn papers and she'll be a free woman since that's what she wants.I thought I could persuade her to forgive me when we eventually meet again because I didn't give up, I didn't lose hope, I always knew she'd come back but this way? It's really painful, so painful.Soon, I saw Jac
ALLYSA'S POV I picked myself from the floor, the words of the ladies kept coming back to my head as I sighed. “Why can't life just be fair?” Why? I whispered and walked on wobbly legs out of the restaurant.In no time, I saw Ivy's car making an entrance and I was glad about that. She stopped in front of me and got down immediately, enveloping me in a tight hug.“From your voice, I could tell you weren't happy and that something had happened.” She paused, wiping my face with her towel.“What happened?” She asked as I sighed.“It's really terrible Ivy, he didn't even want to hear what I had to say, he said I sent some pictures but I really don't know what he's talking about.”“A picture, sorry pictures?” She asked and I nodded. Lucas words came back to my head.*RECALLS*“You came all the way from your residence just to see how pathetic I am? How I'm coping after your cozy pictures were sent to me? You have nothing to fear, I'm coping just the way you expected. I'm miserable, more than
BEGINNING OF TORMENT ALLYSA'S POV Ivy slid the key into the keyhole gently, trying to ensure Ariel doesn't wake up or gets startled. “Come on, you need to have a cool bath to shake the events of tonight off.”I followed her like a ram being led to the slaughter. “He's gonna tell everyone I'm back but the main reason I'm back hasn't been attended to, my daughter is dying.” I whispered.“Come on Allysa you cannot keep on thinking about this, it's gonna give you a headache and you don't wanna fall sick, do you?” She asked as I sighed.“I cannot help thinking Ivy, I just can't.” “Let's do this, why don't you go to bed, sleep and pretend like nothing happened. Tomorrow you can call your parents or go over to see them so this issue can be sorted out once and for all.I smiled and kissed her cheek before walking into her bathroom.After bathing, she had her bath and joined me in bed while Ariel slept on the little bed close to ours. “Just don't overthink, you never know what tomorrow will
CLUELESS LUCAS POV “Ariel Jackson?” My eyes dilated as mom walked over to me. “What's wrong Lucas, why are your eyes so wide? Did you see a ghost?” She asked, taking the file from me.“I didn't see a ghost but this name doesn't sound familiar apart from the fact that it has my last name, Jackson.”“Jackson?” Granny asked.“Yes, Ariel Jackson.” I replied as granny and mom stared at each other. “Did you blow up the opportunity of knowing you have a child? Just because of anger?” Mom asked as I furrowed my brows.“What are you talking about?” Dad finally asked as I shrugged.“Dad you should really ask them.”“Men are so clueless, it's such a pity we can easily tell a lie and the truth apart. We all know Allysa's name so who else would bear Ariel and add a Jackson to it?” Mom asked.“According to him, she had something to tell him but he didn't listen because he was angry. She should be the one angry, you're lucky she let you see her again.”“Are you trying to say she did the right thin
THE SEARCHALLYSA'S POV “Mum?” I called but she didn't seem to be listening, she was carried away by her anger and I couldn't blame her for that.“Allysa, we're gonna head over to the Jackson's, I don't care what business your father has with them, I don't care what he's benefiting from them but trust me we're calling this marriage off and you're keeping your daughter!” I hugged her, her chin resting on my head as I sighed.“Getting a divorce is not always the best you know,” I paused and she moved away a little to stare at me. “You still love Lucas?” She asked.“I admit I must have been really angry, I signed the divorce papers and left it for him to sign. A part of me wanted him to sign and another part wished his love for me would be greater than anything, I really hoped he won't sign it and when I didn't receive the papers, I was so happy, my attorney told me he didn't get the papers so I was really glad.”“So what do you plan on doing?” She asked.“If he wants the divorce, I'll
A DIVORCE LUCASJack and I jogged down the stairs, taking them in twos as we headed to the door but granny's next words stopped us.“Thought you weren't going out, aren't you livid?” She asked and Jack chuckled. “Of course he is granny but we have to head somewhere really important, you'll know when we get back.” Jack replied and I was grateful for that.I'm not sure I could reply granny. Anything I say, she always supports Allysa, it's just as if I'm her in law and Allysa is her granddaughter.Jack and I walked out and got into his car,of course he didn't let me drive, claiming I could take lives in the state which I am.“So what are you gonna tell her when you get to her place?” Jack asked.“Why she never informed me she was pregnant, why she kept my child away for so many years, why she kept me in the dark. I need answers to all these and I'm gonna get them, trust me.”“Then she came over, wanting to introduce you to your daughter, wanting to tell you your daughter was diagnosed w
RIGHT OR WRONG DECISION ALLYSA'S POV I sat nestled in between my mom and dad as we rode in quietness, the cool evening breeze touching my skin from the opened windows. Mom prefers natural air to the one from air conditioners or fan.It feels really good that my parents were supporting me right now, just what I wanted and I hope we're gonna make the right decision when we get there. Mom turned to stare at me, her hands enveloping mine in reassurance as I smiled. “I know you're nervous, do not worry we're gonna get to the bottom of everything and Ariel will be okay, she'll live a healthy life and our lives will go on, don't you like it?” She asked as I sighed.“It's great mom, let's just get on with it.” As our car drove into the Jackson's compound my heart began to beat rapidly.“Get a hold on yourself Allysa, I'll do the talking just sit back and relax.” Mom said, rubbing my arms gently. The door was opened by Benny and immediately we hugged each other.“Oh my ma'am Allysa, it's b