*** At Kelly Medicals***" So he really didn't leave any clue?", I wondered as I continued searching through some of Dad's files. " There's gotta be something, some document or record somewhere", I muttered while I kept on searching. " Dring! dring!", my phone rang as I was sorting out some files. " Urrghh! Who is it now?", I murmured as I picked up the phone from the desk. It was Jared. " I wonder what it is this time", I thought and then picked up." You imbecile! You took her, didn't you?", his voice blared out from the phone, making me pull it away from my ear." What are you talking about?", I asked." Don't play dumb with me asshole! 'cause I ain't buying it", he said." Look Jared, I don't have time for this okay? Unlike you, I've got work to do", I said." Oh that's rich! Really rich! coming from a crook like you", he yelled." Like I said, I'm busy", I responded and was about to hang up on him." Why can't you leave Janet out of this?", he asked, " you're taking this too far
Chapter" Congratulations Miss Smith, you are one month pregnant." The gynecologist announced to me.I had a lost look on my face, tears stinging my eyes." You have to be extra careful, you are carrying twins." She added a smile on her face. With a simple thank you, I walked out of the room, tears washing over my cheeks.__________________________________" Next." A soft yet powerful feminine voice called. I watched as a blonde dressed impeccably in a black skirt suit made her way to the interview room.I was seated outside, patiently waiting for my turn. My heart wouldn't stop panicking.It's been hours since I arrived at YTC Corp, the largest company in Los Angeles.I was here to try my luck despite knowing the chances of getting hired were close to zero. After all, who wants a freshman to work in their company without prior working experience? Especially if that company is as famous and developed as YTC.I had come across an online ad, advertising a secretary to the CEO of YTC.Wi
" What?" A frown settled on my face as I tried taking in the CEOs words.What in the world was he talking about?I must have heard him wrong or perhaps, he was playing a prank on me.Yes, that must be it." I think I am speaking in a human language, Miss Smith. I am hiring you as my personal assistant and that means I want you to be my wife. We will sign a contract, the duration of this contract is one year. After that, our contract will become void." Justin explained, his playful smile all gone and replaced with a serious face.My mouth hung open with disbelief." Why in the world would I accept such a deal?" I asked, albeit calmly.Be a contracted wife? That's not something I’ve never considered." I believe Miss Smith is wise enough. I will provide you with a financial reward. You will be paid for all the twelve months you will be acting as my wife. When the contract comes to an end, I'll write you a recommendation letter from YTC.In exchange, you just need to play the role of a du
It's been seven months ever Since Imoved in with Justin as his pretend wife.At first,it was hard for me to wrap my mind and play my role as Justin's wife. I didn't know the man well and with the first impression I had of him, I did not trust the man immediately. At first, it felt like I was living with a stranger under the same roof but as time went by and I got to know the real Justin, I found herself dropping the prejudices and growing comfortable around him.I found herself entangled in a perplexing situation where a relationship that was supposed to be contractual had transformed into something unexpectedly genuine, or so I thought.Justin began treating me as if I were his actual wife, blurring the lines between fake and real. He spoiled me with everything I ever needed and even more. He showed me off to the public and his family members. He dedicated himself into making me feel loved and cherished, as if I was someone special to him. I knew that there's a possibility I was d
“ Long time no see princess,” Justin stood by the door grinning at me. What was he here for? My blood began to boil just remembering what I've been through because of him and now he was back here. My mind quickly went to the kids, could he have found out and is now here to take them from me? No, I wouldn't let that happen! I screamed in my head. My kids were my everything and someone like Justin didn't deserve them. “ Are you just going to let me stand here or are you going to let me come in?” his words snapped me out of my thoughts. “ What do you think you are doing here?” I asked audaciously. What right did he think he has? “ What happened Isa? You don't seem to miss me one bit” he attempted to caress my face, I quickly dodged his touch. I wouldn't let his words get to me, he had an ulterior motive and I knew. “ Justin I don't have time for your games, why are you here?” I went straight to the point. “ I can't believe you've turned this cold towards me,” he said wi
I woke up with puffy eyes, I had cried the entire night because of Justin. Everything still felt like a dream, why would he suddenly look for me after so many years? No matter the reason for his action, I still couldn't forgive him. He had embarrassed me and made a fool of me after I actually loved me. Did he get tired of Nina already? He was absolutely unbelievable and even though I want to act like it didn't hurt, it actually hurts a lot. My kids couldn't see me in such a pathetic and horrible state, I'll have to do something about it. I went into the bathroom to take a shower and wash up. I will most likely need to put on a bit more makeup than usual to cover my puffy eyes. Even if Amelia wouldn't notice, Aiden was sure to notice so I needed to try my best to conceal it. I just hoped Justin's pride wouldn't let him return here, that would be a relief. “ Breakfast is ready!” I announced to the twins who sat in the living room looking over their colouring books. That's one thing I k
Stopping over at the immediate five-star hotel, I went in to try to find out if, by any chance, he had lodged in here. My mind was in a state of frenzy. I tried my best to stop the tears that fought so hard to flow down my cheeks. Could I have lost my children? “ I'm sorry, ma'am, there's no one like this here,” the receptionist said after checking the computer in front of her. “ Thank you,” I managed to say. My heart sinking deeper and deeper. I paused outside the hotel confused. Crouching, I cried. I couldn't take it anymore. Where was I going to search for Justin and my children? He was rich enough to leave with my children without a trace. Honk! Honk!! Honk!!! I heard a car honk in front of where I stood, I didn't flinch even a bit. I was too weak, devastated, and frustrated to pay attention to about a car in front of me. The driver didn't go away as I expected but kept on blaring his horn, what was his deal?I felt a figure stand over me. It had to be a man given the stature, b
I ran up the stairs leading to my apartment as soon as James’ car came to a halt, I was relieved but still worried. I needed to make sure they were alright. James ran behind me, trying his best to keep up with me. Opening the door to my apartment, I saw the twins eating pizza in the living room sitting besides Justin. My heart immediately became weak, they were alright. Walking into the living room, Amelia and Aiden on seeing me, ran towards me for a hug. “ Mummy!!” Amelia jumped into my arms as I knelt down while Aiden quietly hugged me tight. I was beyond relieved that they were okay, tears dropped steadily from my eyes as I couldn't hold my tears back anymore. I hugged and kissed them as I cried, I was so afraid of losing them. I thought of how I might never see them again, they were my life. “ Mummy, you're squeezing us too tight,” Aiden complained. He was right, I think I was actually squeezing them. “ I'm sorry, baby. Are you both alright?” I said cu