The next morning Alice felt like everything was going to be okay for the first time in a very long time as she rose up from her slumber.
Landon's apology was something she actually wanted for a very long time and when she got it,it was one of the most satisfying thing that has ever happened to her since he helped her tie her shoelace in the ninth grade—not like he would even remember anyway.
‘Good morning'.She nodded at the chef as she whose brows rose up questionably as she walked into the kitchen
‘Good morning Madam,you seem to be in a pretty good mood this morning'.He smiled warmly as he poured her a cup of coffee.
‘Yes I am, is my husband up yet??'.She replied and felt butterflies in her belly the moment she realized that she referred Landon as her husband.
‘Yes,he left for work this morning'.The chef said and the coffee bursted it's way out of her mouth and all over her night dress in shock.
‘What?!'.
‘He left for work this—
‘I heard you loud and clear alright!! I just..I just need some time to think'.She quickly got up from the kitchen stool and proceeded to leave only for her to bump into Landon.
She froze instantly and just stood there looking at him in utter confusion—more like disbelief and with a flicker of his finger she was back to reality.
‘I thought...Alvin said you left for work already so i—
‘Well you thought wrong,I might be a cold bastard as Catherine puts it but I never break a promise'.Landon's mouth curved into a little smile and her cheeks reddened with excitement.
It felt so good seeing him in a casual beach shirt instead of a perfectly tailored suit,a smile on his face instead of a rude frown,warmth instead of gloominess and distrust.
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The private flight to Hawaii was kind of a bumpy one but the moment Alice stepped down from the last flight stair,she knew she was in the right place.
The fresh wave of the sea breeze sent her flying all over her face and luckily someone was there to help her pull it back.
‘Maybe bring a hair clip next time'.Landon smirked and walked ahead leaving a bemused expression on her face.
She wanted better and the new version of her very complex husband was something she was still getting used to.
The ride to the private beach house Landon bought was a very short one and Alice quickly rushed over to the beach like a little girl rushing down the stairs for her Christmas present on Christmas morning and Landon couldn't help but smile.
Was this the reason why Catherine and Lucas bothered him so much?.
Were they just looking out for his happiness?,he thought as he went into the house and was greeted by the newly employed staffs who immediately dispersed to their duties.
When he was sure Alice was out of sight,he grabbed his laptop and placed it on his lap but before he could even click on the power button she suddenly came out of nowhere and yanked it away.
‘What the—
‘A vacation is for having fun and not working?? Can't you just drop the laptop and forget about work even if it's for a day??'.She feigned a sad face and he rolled his eyes.
Being a good husband was harder than he thought,he thought but finally gave in.
‘Okay let's have fun as you call it'.He grunted and air quoted on the emphasis ‘Fun'.
He wasn't a man of fun.
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Night finally came and Landon groaned as Alice dragged him around the bonfire with the other beach house inhabitants who he took an instant dislike to for no good cause.
All day he had to put up with the cringy and pretty much annoying things she did for fun all because he wanted to make it up to her before they finally go their separate ways.
Separate ways??.
The thought crossed his mind over and over again and he surely was taken aback due to his sudden unwillingness to get rid of her.
The moment he said the ‘I do' word,all the thought was different ways to get rid of her and keep the partnership with her family's company afloat but now—now he was having second thoughts and after a change of scenery and letting his laptop go for a while,he finally got to know more about her.
Of course they attended the same high school and their families have been close for years but he never had time for such frivolities and when he meant frivolities—he meant her.
‘Come on don't be such a wuss? Just one shot and you don't have to dance anymore'.Alice beckoned as she urged him to take the strong substance that was clearly a high dose of alcohol.
‘As long as I don't have to dance anymore then I'm fine'.He grunted and took the substance in a large gulp.
It was very strong,he noticed as he took another gulp while seating on the boulder rock and watching Alice dance like it was her last day on Earth.
’She's a keeper'.One of the neighbors muttered and he turned around sharply.
‘Excuse me??'.
‘Ohh don't take it the wrong way,I only meant that in a good way, I'm just saying she's a woman that's worth keeping that's all...I'll...I'll get going now'.
Landon sighed deeply as he finished the whole substance inside the gourd and from a distance Alice knew he was drunk.
‘I'll be with you shortly'.She said to the interior designer she just met and rushed over to help him.
She placed her hands under his shoulder and thanks to the weights she had been lifting,she was able to take him back to the house and into his room.
‘You should get some sleep'.She whispered and turned to leave but he grabbed her arm.
‘I'll sleep only if you're right next to me.Naked'.He said as-a-matter-of-factly but she just took it as a joke.
‘Ohh now I know you're really drunk'.She chuckled and still tried to leave but he was still adamant on her staying.
’You know you're very...you're very beautiful Alice and I'm...I'm the dumb one for not saying it a long time ago'.He said in a drawl.
She knew he was drunk but his words felt so true and when his hands skimmed over her waist it was like the world shattered over her feet.
‘Are you sure we should be doing this?? I mean it's not like I don't..
‘Shhh'.He placed his finger on her mouth and shut the door.
‘Mmmh'.Alice smiled warmly as she turned around only to mistakenly hit Landon on the shoulder.‘Good morning'.He murmured with his eyes still closed and she couldn't help but feel vibrant when their hands touched her skin.Last night was unlike anything she had imagined and it was like it was the perfect wedding night with how gentle he was.‘It's late,we should grab breakfast'.She whispered and tried to leave but he grasped onto her arm.‘Stay'.‘Huh?'.‘I want you to stay'.’But it's—‘Forget about the outside world a little bit, just stay'.He whispered and she crawled right back into his arms.If Landon Mikaelson wanted her to stay without caring about work then it really meant something good was happening. &nbs
The ride back home alone was as silent as a graveyard.Alice looked at her phone countless times waiting for a call from Landon but he never did.A short sigh escaped her lips as she got out of the car and slammed the door very hard,she didn't bother answering the staffs who were ecstatic of her return and just went to bed.It was supposed to be exhilarating,she thought as a tear escaped it's duct but was quick enough to wipe it off.She wasn't going to cry.She just wasn't going to cry,she told herself and after some minutes a text came in—but it wasn't from Landon.🅷︎🅾︎🅿︎🅴︎ 🆈︎🅾︎🆄︎ 🅷︎🅰︎🅳︎ 🅰︎ 🅶︎🆁︎🅴︎🅰︎🆃︎ 🆅︎🅰︎🆈︎🅲︎🅰︎🆈︎!!🅲︎🅰︎🅻︎🅻︎ 🅼︎🅴︎ 🅾︎🆁︎ 🆃︎🅴︎🆇︎🆃︎ 🅼︎🅴︎🅸︎🅼︎ 🆂︎🅾︎ 🅴︎🆇︎🅲︎🅸︎🆃︎🅴︎🅳︎ 🆃︎🅾︎ 🅷︎🅴︎🅰︎🆁︎ 🅵︎🆁︎🅾︎🅼︎ 🆈︎🅾︎🆄︎ 🅻︎🅾︎🅻︎.Catherine.She just didn't want to break her Catherine's hea
The divorce papers were just right on the bed the moment Landon got home and he saw the tear drop mark next to Alice's signature on it.A short sigh escaped his lips as he slumped on the bed and wriggle his tie down a notch.He looked up at the ceiling and a memory of him staring at her playing the white piano crossed his mind all over again.‘She left sir'.The maid muttered as she walked into the room with the glass of water he ordered earlier.‘Did I ask for the piece of information? Get out of my sight'.He snapped and she walked away leaving the glass by the lampshade.Someone knocked on the door and when he opened it Catherine walked in and slapped him hard across the face.‘Hey what gives?!!'.He yelled at the top of his voice and she scoffed loudly.‘I'm even ashamed to be standing next to you righ
AFTER THE DIVORCE (TWO MONTHS LATER)Candace smiled sheepishly as she read the article on the sleazy tabloid about the devastating divorce of the business forum sweethearts—Landon and Alice.She sipped her margarita and adjusted her wide brimmed hat so as to get a much better tan from the sun and a good picture from the paparazzi she spotted on earlier.‘So what do we do now ma'am??'.Her personal assistant,John asked and she shrugged lightly.‘You mean what do I do?Well it's very simple John...Get every famous entertainment blogger on the phone now'.’For what ma'am??'.’We are going to spread rumors you doofus,New York is in for a blast'. --------------------‘You sure she's okay??'.Catherine asked as she slipped into the booth next to Lucas
‘What are you up to Candace and now many times do I have to break it to you that there isn't going to be another us?'.Landon said as he sat opposite Candace who was under a disguise so as not to be seen or disturbed by a fan.She smiled warmly instead of giving him an answer and then ordered a creamy butternut squash linguine with fried sage much to his own annoyance.‘I'm not vegan'.He stated plainly.‘Well then order something else sweetheart'.She shrugged and his brows creased into a very deep frown.‘What else do you want from me Candace? Just because you heard about my divorce doesn't mean I'm in the dating market.I am not interested in—‘blah,blah,blah Landon Mikaelson,you and I know a man needs a woman's touch once in a while and I'm just here to state that I'm more than available whenever you need me'.She cut
Ep 13The rumors about the famous Candy Park and business mogul Landon Mikaelson went on for weeks and it became worse when paparazzis who work for media outlets started pestering him.He wasn't annoyed by the rumors,he was mostly concerned being labelled as the ‘Candy Hunk' which wasn't very endearing to say.‘She's on the phone again sir'.Georgie came into the office with the landline and his brows creased into a frown.‘Tell her to...'.His voice trailed off as Candace walked through the glass door and sat on the couch few feet away from the table.‘What are you doing here Candace??'.‘You aren't picking my calls Landon'.‘Why should I?'.‘Because I'm your girlfriend remember?'.‘You're not my girlfriend Candace and please stop fueling the rumors? You're tarnishing my image and I can sue you for defamation and false claims'.He thr
SIX MONTHS LATERIf a medal was given for the 'most surreptitious pregnancy of the decade' then Alice would surely get the gold.For six good months she hid her pregnancy from everyone in the Mikaelson family apart from Catherine and Lucas who decided it best not to say anything about it and the media who wanted to know how she was faring not because they cared but because of how well it'll add to their ratings.Getting an exclusive interview from the young tycoon's divorced wife would make a very interesting entertainment topicBeing due in a few weeks and as nervous as she was,she was pretty much impatient and wanted to meet the little one growing inside of her.‘Natalie could you please help me with those bags of Cheetos over there?'.She politely ordered the new maid her mother hired on her behalf.‘Here you go ma'am
‘Well this game is becoming old and even though it added publicity to 𝑱𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒍 which is doing very well in box office,it's kind of tarnishing your reputation for being the bad and indomitable bit*h you are.Everyone thinks you're doing too much and going after a man who doesn't want you and you have to stop'.Candace's manager said aloud with frustration clearly shown at the strain of his voice but she didn't really care.‘I told you before and I'll tell you again Arnold.I am not pestering Landon Mikaelson for clout,I'm doing it because I'm head over heels in—‘HE'S A MARRIED MAN!!!'.‘He's divorced!!'.She fired and he so badly wanted to rip her hair apart but she was the only credible and famous actress under his management and he couldn't lose her.‘Look Candace,I know you love him or whatever fantasy you have over him but try thinking about your career okay? These photos no longer look r