Monalisa's POVI rolled weakly on the bed. Jeez! My stomach hurts. Why does it feel like I haven't eaten for years? Oh! I almost forgot, I missed my dinner yesterday because of that jerk. I ignored my rumbling stomach and forced my self to go back to sleep but sleep wasn't forthcoming rather I got weaker and hungrier each passing second.Just then, I perceived something. Pancakes. No! My nose must be deceiving me. I turned my face to the other side of the bed and the aroma seized for a moment but resumed again, more stronger.This definitely isn't a dream. I forced my eyes open and to my surprise; Alex was seated beside me on the bed with a tray which contained some plates on his hand. The plates were covered so I couldn't decipher what was in it. But I am so certain that the aroma emitting from the tray is that of my pancakes."Good morning wifey" He chuckled. I shot him a hard stare. Why is he acting weird? "Guess what? I prepared a surprise for you" He continued and opened the p
Alexander's POVAfter watching Mona as I usually call her cry to sleep last night, I couldn't help but to feel guilty. I laid down on the couch to sleep but sleep was very far away from me.She really must have missed her mum and I totally understand that feeling. During my early years, mum and dad were the busy types. They hardly spent time with me and I was left alone in the caring hands of my grandmother who died few years ago.I was pampered by my grandmother and she made sure I got whatever I wanted. She would shout at my parents for scolding me and even threatened to close down one of the high school I attended because a teacher scolded me badly. After much drama, my grandma spared her because she was just newly employed and doesn't know the rules.Although my grandma did everything to make me happy, I still missed my parents; most especially my mum. I would always silently cry to sleep each night, hoping that a day would come when she would sing lullabies and cuddle me to sleep
Monalisa's POVAs I clacked down the stairs, I felt like a queen. Probably, because of the great feeling of having to wear a designer cloth for the first time or maybe, because of the look Alex has on his face which was totally fixed on me.I guess, this is what all those celebrity feel whenever they climb the stage and watch their crazy fans yell and clap in admiration.Alex kept on staring at me until I got to where he stood. Am I that beautiful? . I waved my right hand before his face, he blinked and cleared his throat."I know I am beautiful but that doesn't mean you should drool like that" I said, pouting my lip.He scoffed. " Beautiful my foot"I opened my mouth to fire back but shut up when he brought his phone close to his ear. "I have to hang up now. We will talk later, bye" He muttered into the phone and ended the call. Why did he end the call all of a sudden? I stretched forth my neck to see who the caller was but he was quick to dip the phone into his trouser pocket. Jer
Monalisa's POVMum's hug felt so warm. And that moment, all the memories I have spent with her began running back and It struck me so hard that I am not going to see her every day nor hug her until my heart's content."What is wrong Lisa? Why are you crying?" Mum asked and broke the hug. " I have missed you so much, mum" I cracked." I missed you too my child. It's so good to see you again" She smiled and used her hand to wipe my tears. I couldn't help but to smile."But why are you in the kitchen? I thought the doctor said you should take some rest" I scolded and made to call the maids but she stopped me."Why are you acting as if you care?" Mum snarled." Huh?" I exclaimed and turned to her shocked."You this spoilt brat! How could you not pay your sick mum a visit for almost a month. For a moment, I was scared that you have forgotten me and has run away with a rich man" " What? How could you think of such a thing mum?.. I didn't mean.. "" How could you be so good with predicting
Monalisa's POVWe both glanced at each other as we awaited mum's response. Alex looked so relaxed and I am sure he must be hoping for mum to say No to our marriage and probably, he would take advantage of the situation to push for a divorce.Or maybe he is not as bad as I think he is. I mean if he didn't come to my aid, I wouldn't have known how to tell mum about us. I might have even ended up hurting her but from the look of things, mum is still calm and it's all thanks to Alex."Do you love my daughter?" Mum suddenly asked."What?" I and Alex chorused."Alex, do you love my daughter?" Mum asked again, staring keenly at Alex.Alex glanced at me as I swallowed hard. What would his reply be?"I am deeply in love with your daughter and I don't think I will be able to live without her" Alex replied with his eyes still fixed on mine. I felt my heart beat increase. Why does his words sound so real? "It is so nice to hear this coming from your mouth". Mum said. "I and my daughter has a ver
Monalisa's POVI stepped down from the cab and paid the driver as he zoomed wearing a confused look. I am sure he must be wondering why someone who is visiting such an affluent family would go with a cab. This is all Alex fault.After we left mum's house, I thought we were going home but all of a sudden he brought the car to a halt. He asked me to get down and use a cab because he had an important meeting to attend to.All my protestations fell on deaf ears as he was adamant to watch me go home on cab while he goes to attend his stupid meeting in his car.I am sure the important meeting is that of Lisa because she kept on calling and texting him. Maybe she is angry that Alex spent almost the whole day with me and that jerk decided to Leave me stranded to go appease his girlfriend.Ugh. I can't believe he did this to me. I hate the both of them."One moment he is kind and the other moment he is acting like a devil." I murmured as I angrily stomped into the foyer. I already know the pas
Monalisa's POVI picked up my phone and walked downstairs for a stroll. I have been lying down on the bed and chatting with Kate all morning. I was about leaving the house when I noticed that Anita was in the kitchen. What could she be doing there? She was supposed to be at work. She owns some companies and shopping complex. I walked up to the kitchen. As soon as she heard approaching footsteps, she turned back."Hi. Good afternoon mum" "Good afternoon dear." She smiled at me and continued with what she was doing. There were some stains of flour on the apron she was putting on, looks like she is baking."What are you doing mum?" I asked."Oh! I'm trying to bake some cup cakes for your husband and his father" she replied, scooping a liquid from one bowl into a pan.What? Is that not supposed to be the work of the cooks. I thought."I do this once in a while. Since we are always busy and hardly spends time together, this is my way of strengthening our bond" She added." Oh. That's co
Alex's POVI sat backwards on the whirling chair and took off my already tired hand from the keyboard which was connected to the large monitor on my table. I have been busy trying to type in some important documents which I can't trust with the secretary.Just then, the door cracked open. I looked up to see who had the guts to barge into my office without knocking and to my surprise, it was Monalisa."Hi hubby" She giggled as she shashayed towards me. She was dressed in a strapless blue gown which barely got to her knees and a pair of sandals. The light make up on my face made her look so different. She is beautiful.I didn't know I have been staring all this while, when Monalisa suddenly snap her fingers bringing me out of my thoughts.I cleared my throat."What are you doing here?" I asked."What kind of a funny question is that? Why? Am I forbidden to come pay you a visit or were you expecting someone else? " She fired.I let out a sigh and rested back on the chair. I am not in the