Chapter 07"She said someone messaged her that you were drunk and passed out, and sent her a pic and the bar's address" Rian said, making Laura arch her brows. "That doesn't sound like Christian" She thought. How did whoever texted Riley have her contact or who was watching her last night to know when she passed out? Is someone stalking her?It should be Christian right? But how did he get Riley's number or isn't it him?"I think tomorrow should be okay, what do you think?" She was brought back to reality by Rian's faint words."Huh?" She said. "What? Weren't you listening all along?" Rian asked, pushing his left foot forward in a way that moves him closer to her."Um..no, sorry" She apologized, dipping her spoon into the bowl and stirring the soup that was now getting cold.Rian's eyes fall to the bowl, "You should drink up, it's getting cold" He said and she nodded with a hum. "I will""And yeah, I was thinking we could go on a date, either today or tomorrow but I realized tomorrow
Chapter 08As Laura settled into her seat, she made a conscious effort to avoid any lingering glances in the direction of Christian and his wife. Despite the temptation to steal a glimpse, she kept her gaze fixed firmly on Rian, engaging in light conversation to distract herself from the unease that simmered beneath the surface.Across the room, Christian and Antonia were engrossed in a heartfelt discussion, their voices hushed as they shared intimate moments of connection. Antonia's eyes suddenly flickered towards the opposite side of the room, catching sight of Laura and Rian seated at their table. A soft gasp escaped her lips as recognition dawned, and she turned to Christian with a knowing look."Christian, look who's here," Antonia murmured, her voice filled with excitement as she nudged him gently.Christian glanced in the direction indicated by Antonia, his gaze locking with Laura's for a brief moment before she quickly averted her eyes. He felt a surge of discomfort prickling a
Chapter 09"What?" Laura asked firmly, as if she had been resurrected back into her senses. Antonia noticed the sudden change in her demeanor."Was there anything bad about my question, Laura?" She asked, rather friendly."Miss Gracias, it's Miss Gracias to you Mrs Asher" Laura responded and Antonia smiled. "We'll leave now" Christian said, standing up. "What? Babe.. we.." Antonia said, also standing up and trying to pull her husband back to his seat but he only smiled at her. "We'll get to meet each other properly later, let's not do this here today" He said and she followed after him as he walked away.Laura scoffed angrily as she gulped a whole glass of beer. Rian sighed and also drank a glass."You see what I'm saying, you've not even moved in and see what she just did right now?" He grumbled worriedly."Yeah, prepares me for the worst" Laura grinned.****Asher's Mansion*"Why did you stop..""Don't do that again, Antonia. Not even when she gets here, don't do that" Christian said
Chapter 10As the reporters neared the end of their news segment, one of them leaned in slightly, a glint of excitement in his eyes. "Hey, did you hear about the big banquet coming up? Apparently, all the CEOs and their spouses are going to be there. It's going to be a who's who of the business world," he remarked, his voice tinged with anticipation.His colleague nodded in agreement, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips. "Yeah, I heard about it. It's going to be quite the event. Do you think Christian Asher and his wife, Laura Gracias, will attend? I really hope they do," he mused, his tone hopeful.The first reporter's expression brightened at the mention of the power couple. "They should," he replied with a nod. "I mean, after everything that's happened, it would be a missed opportunity if they didn't show up together. The media would eat it up."His colleague chuckled, a knowing glint in his eyes. "Oh, you know they would. The Asher-Gracias saga has been the talk of the town
Chapter 11---As Christian stepped into the foyer of his mansion, the familiar scent of home enveloped him, a comforting embrace after a long day. He loosened his tie with a sigh of relief, the tension of the day melting away with each step he took.In the spacious kitchen, the soft glow of overhead lights illuminated the room, casting a warm ambiance over the gleaming countertops. There, amidst the aroma of simmering sauces and roasting vegetables, Antonia moved with practiced grace, her culinary expertise on full display.Christian paused in the doorway, a fond smile tugging at the corners of his lips as he watched his wife work her magic in the kitchen. With each chop of the knife and stir of the spoon, she moved with effortless elegance, a vision of domestic bliss.Stepping forward, Christian approached her silently, his footsteps muffled by the plush rug beneath his feet. As he drew closer, he wrapped his arms around her from behind, pulling her close in a gentle embrace.Antonia
Chapter 12"Um.." Christian began again, and Antonia knew something was up as he never stutters, except it's something he can't seem to break down to her."What? You can tell me," Antonia said with a chuckle, now turning to face him."Well," Christian moved a bit forward, resting his right palm on the counter."You know, about the get-together coming up, with all other CEOs?..""Yeah, the 'big event'" Antonia mimicked with a laugh."Everyone's been talking about it, of course I do, and I know you're going to be there too... right? or not since you don't like events like that, but you have to, it's a good course to win over deals, don't you think?" Antonia commented."Yeah, I know that.. and yeah I will be attending.." Christian said, straightening out his arms. "But.. I.. will be going with 'her'" He said, and straightened his posture afterwards."Who?" Antonia finally said, after turning dramatically with a knowing look on her face. She did have a clue of who it was."Laura, Laura Gra
Chapter 13*Antonia's POV*It was 1 am when I checked the time on my phone, I don't really know why I was suddenly awake but I was. I wasn't feeling sleepy anymore. I looked at Christian who was sleeping peaceful on the bed, he looked tired after 8 hours of work, he should be.Then, my mind flashed back to our conversation when he came back work. I seriously am mad that he has to go to the gathering with her, but I seem to have no choice but to deal with it.I won't say I'm scared but I'm seriously worried, what if I lose my husband to this woman? I would say not to believe her, but the kids, they seriously look like Christian and the results came out positive too.And there me who can't have no baby for him even after three years of marriage. We've been trying a lot, more like I have.Christian seemed to be okay with me not having a baby, but I wasn't. His mom and dad didn't like me that much, they were never in support of our marriage and I couldn't even bear a baby, this was bad for
Chapter 14Laura was confused by the context of the text her baby daddy's wife had sent to her.What was she thinking while texting this to her? What did she even do wrong? And to think it was a misunderstanding."I knew she must probably hate me lol" Laura muttered as she dropped her phone.***A week laterIt was the D-Day where every CEOs would gather at the banquet for the get together.Laura had just arrived at the agreed place with Christian. They had planned to go in the same car to make it more believable. Arriving at the venue together would solidify the fact that they were indeed a couple.As Laura stepped out of the luxurious car, her gaze swept over the grand facade of the venue, taking in the opulence of the surroundings. The soft glow of the evening lights cast a magical aura over the scene, adding to the anticipation that hung in the air.Riley, her trusted manager, followed closely behind, his attentive demeanor a reassuring presence by her side. Behind them, the guards