ALLYSA'S POV 5 YEARS LATER“Ariel can you stop taking too long in the toilet? You only asked to wee and not to sleep in there, you don't want mummy to be late do you?” I asked, walking towards her bedroom but she suddenly jumped out of her hiding place. “Taa_daa!” She screamed as I held my chest.“Ariel, have a care, you scared me.” I said sternly.“Sorry mom, wanted to make you smile, the older kids in school plays hide and seek and it's usually very fun.” She said as I smiled.She explains things like I never went to school and it amazes me. “Is your car gonna break down again?” She asked and I laughed out loud.I got a fairly used car three years back, on Ariel's second birthday and it's been giving me issues but I've decided to keep it because it holds a lot of memories. Just then, Max walked into the house, smiling as Ariel ran up to him.“Uncle Max!” She screamed as he lifted her into his arms, kissing her cheeks and making her giggle.“Are you startling mummy?” He asked and sh
ALLYSA'S POV “What!” I screamed, gaining the attention of everyone in the boardroom as I closed my eyes. I took the phone away from my ear and mouthed a ‘sorry’ to everyone before walking up to Mr Hector.“Can I have a word with you?” I asked and of course he had a scowl on his face. “It's your first time so you're pardoned.“My daughter fainted and__”“Oh my that's really sad, go on go get her.” He said with tender emotion in his eyes. It made me wonder if he'd ever lost someone close to him or something.“I'd love to go with her.” Victor said, walking out of the boardroom. “Of course, of course. You can take the day off too.”“I'm really scared Victor, she looked so healthy and was really okay when I left her this morning so what could be the issue? What's the reason?” I asked, following him to his car.We got in and hit the road immediately. “Calm your nerves down, do not think too much about it. She'll be okay maybe you fed her with something she doesn't like or something she's a
ALLYSA“So I spoke with the doctor and he's said she has to spend some days her and she has to be under observations.” Max said, walking into the room where I sat, holding Ariel in my arms.“She's not gonna get worse, is she? Tell me she's gonna be alright.” I whispered, looking into his eyes.“We have nothing to fear about her health, she's gonna be okay.” He replied, kissing my forehead.“Have your rest, I'm gonna get some fresh air and check the bills.” As he walked out, I sighed and closed my eyes, wrapping Ariel in my arms.The next morning, I left the hospital in a haste to get a few things from the house. As soon as I stepped in, I recalled what happened the day before. How Ariel startled me, her silly questions to Max and her silly statement about my car.I walked into my bedroom and retrieved a carry bag before sliding the drawers open. I needed to get a few things for Ariel and for myself because I don't plan on leaving her side for one bit.“Her frame.” I whispered and duc
IVY'S POVI walked into the gym, my smile in place and my charisma in check. Today I have a plan and just a little push can bring the plan into action. I walked over to the changing room after signing in and yes according to my plan, I've been stalking Lucas friend, Jack for some months now.“Hey Ivy.” My gym instructor greeted, flashing me a killer smile as I waved and smiled back.“Hi, I think I'll be getting on with my exercise on my own, I don't need a rigorous session this morning.” He smiled and walked away.“Let's start with the treadmill, then__” I stopped speaking the minute I noticed Lucas and Jack walking into the gym. “Exactly what I wanted.” I'd stalked him to the extent that I knew all his favorite restaurants, beaches, hotels, motels, favorite weightlifting machine and so many other things.I just wished Allysa was here to share all my fantasies with but she ditched me, she classified me like the others.She left without thinking if I could be of help to her,she left.A
JACk'S POV“Wait, I really don't understand what's going on here, are you smashing Ivy?” Lucas asked and I burst out laughing. I was expecting his question but this came out really hilarious.“Smashing? You really think she's a girl who'll agree to smash and just end things?” I asked and he seemed to think about it for a while before shrugging.“You see Ivy, I know she's not as decent as Allysa but think of it this way, will Allysa call Ivy her friend if she was this loosed?”“You have a point but I'll tell you this for free, that girl is trouble, big trouble and I can smell it.”“I just realized I'm addicted to trouble, let's leave it at that.”“Don't say I didn't warn you when everything goes ablaze.” I chuckled and tapped his back. “You don't have to worry about a thing, I got it all figured out.As we walked out of the gym. My mind was solely on Ivy and the game she hoped to play. I find her attractive but I never planned on making a move. She probably got tired of waiting and dec
ALLYSA'S POV “Mummy are we going home today?” Ariel asked as I placed her things in the carry bag. “Yes we're heading home, we've been here for two weeks and guess what. I stopped, turned to look at her as Max leaned against the wall.“I cannot guess mummy, will you please tell me?” Ariel asked, looking into my eyes as I sighed. “Okay so we're gonna go to a new house, entirely new place and trust me it'll be fun.”“Why are we moving mummy? Don't you like our house anymore?” She asked as I sighed. Max and I decided not to let her know about her health issues because she's too little to understand it.“Our house is very nice, let's just say we're going on a vacation, something you'll enjoy.” I replied, not bothering to look at Max because he also doesn't want me to leave.“You could invite him over, have a mutual understanding with him, an agreement so you don't have to be in the same space with him.” Max said as I sighed.“I'm gonna ask you this last time, are you after our well-being
IVY'S POV “I'm back.” I said, walking out of the kitchen, I'd undone my apron and now my shorts and tank top were in plain sight. “Come right here.” He whispered, pulling me closer to himself as I sighed, clinging into him.I don't know where this is leading to but all I know is that I wanna explore these new feelings I'm experiencing, these new found desires.“So what did you prepare? Or did you order a take out?” He asked and I chuckled. “I'm a very good cook so trust me when I say I prepared a nice meal.” I replied and got down from his hold, holding his hand and leading him to the dinning room.“Did I tell you you've got a nice house?” He asked and I chuckled. “No you haven't, you can tell me now.” I was obviously flirting and I was loving every bit of it.“You've got a very nice house.” He said and twirled me around. “Ivy I think we should talk, don't you think?” He asked as I sighed.“I really wanna avoid the part where we have to talk, I really do.” I whispered as he furrowed
LUCAS POV I watched as Jack got out of his car, his hair ruffled and a sure evidence that he got into some act with Ivy.“What are you doing waiting up right here?” He asked as I smirked. “So you've got a rough hair, glittering eyes and oops those hands must have done things.” I teased as he shrugged.“Funny enough I stopped things halfway, didn't want it to exceed the normal kissing and smooching.” He replied as I furrowed my brows.“Are you okay? Wait you're not telling me the almighty Jack stopped things halfway because he's being a gentleman.” I walked up to him in order to feel his temperature as I chuckled.“Now man this is hilarious, have you been having these feelings for my wife's best friend and I never knew about it? Cause this is totally strange.”“What's strange about it? I stopped things because I respect her, she's someone I wanna explore, know more things about her and__”“Make her yours.” I completed as he chuckled.“I'm sure this is how you felt when you finally fel