[ Rain ]"Wow, Xav, this place is amazing. It makes me alive. I mean I can have a direct view of the Central Park from here. I am speechless." I close my mouth with my palm."There are a lot more amazing places I can find for you, Rain. Just give me some time." Nicholas, who has been sulking and picking fights with Xavier, interrupts me."There's no need for it, Nick. I love this place and it fits in my budget. Xavier, what do you say?" I look over at Xavier who's leaning on the wall."I am glad you like it. I'd ask the broker to prepare the paperwork then."Xavier replies and walks upto us."I'll buy it and you don't have to do anything from here, Xav. You have already done a lot for my wife." Nicholas glares him hard, if it was ever possible for someone to be dead by words or glares, then Xavier would be a dead meat anytime.My wife! He actually emphasized on the word to deliver a warning message to Xavier.Woah! Nicholas is getting jealous. I should play this game a bit more to get
Note- Sorry guys for a late update. I was busy in some family functions and to update my exclusive book.[ Nicholas ]"Charmaine?"Both I and Xavier frowned at our over excited friend who was walking in our table's direction in a very sophisticated dress and six inches heels looking ready to go for a ramp walk. Well, she loves to look attractive and appealing all the time but it was too much for a muddy weather."Hey, guys, it's a surprise to find you both here after a long time." She said slipping beside me, avoiding Rain like she doesn't even exist."Hey, Char. I don't think you feel surprised, I mean we visit this place often. It just we have been busy for last few months. Anyways, how are you?" I ask her."You should have known if you answered my calls or text, Nick. You are changed now. Sometimes I feel like I don't know you anymore." She said in a disappointed tone."Ahem, Charmaine, what do you like to order as we already ordered for ourselves?" Xavier asked her to ease the ten
[ Rain ]"Rain, stop!" I hear Nicholas's pleading voice from behind as I was about to climb the stairs. I don't turn back as his face may force me to retreat from my decision of maintaining space between us until we sort out our differences."I am tired, Nick. Can we talk later?" I try to avoid having a conversation with him."No, we have to talk right now, Rain. I know you're only trying to distance yourself away from me and it kills me everytime with guilt of hurting you unintentionally. Please, for once listen to me. I promise I won't take much of your time." He pleads again.I am not a heartless person and definitely can't let my pride cloud my sensibile judgment.I slowly turn and come face to face with Nicholas whose dull face lit up instantly."Can we talk before we head to my parents' home?" He tucks on my wrist gently."In the porche?" I ask as I badly need some fresh air."No problem but I prefer the pool area." He says."Okay, then let's talk there." I gesture him to lead o
[ Rain ]"I can't tell you how much I missed you both but you didn't come to meet us the day you returned from your shortened honeymoon." Maa complained looking at I and Nicholas whose attention is fixed on his plate whereas Papa is giving us an indecipherable look which grows my anxiety even more.What if they smell the tension between us."Sorry, Maa. We're sincerely sorry for not visiting you earlier. Actually I caught viral fever and cold. So, the doctors advised me to live in quarantine so the other won't catch the virus. Nicholas was aiding me, that's why he also stayed indoors." I lied through my teeth and felt guilty.Nicholas's eyes snapped at me. Obviously he didn't expect me to cover up for him."Oh My God! You were sick and you are telling us this now?" Maa's face welcomed the look of panic."See, that's why we didn't tell you. We knew that you will be worried and come to visit us. We didn't want you or Papa to fall sick. I suffered for a week but for the last two or thre
Please don't beat me at the end of the chapter. 😁[ Nicholas ]"Oh no, it has to start now." I groan looking out through the windows as the rainfall took more fierce shape. It's raining like cats and dogs accompanied by loud thunderstorms."Nick, let's stay here for tonight." I hear Rain's faint voice."No, Rain, I have to prepare for tomorrow's meeting and the files are in my study room." I tell her and it's true."The meeting can be rescheduled for tomorrow." Mom reasons."No chance, Mom. You know me and my working style." I roll my eyes."Nick, I think you should stay here for tonight. The rain doesn't seem to stop anytime soon and it's already ten." Dad says and as much as I want to run from my parents' suspicious eyes, I think he's right.It would be a suicide trip if I even think of leaving in such weather."I'll ask the maids to change sheets and blankets in your room." Mom says and leaves to prepare my old room even before getting a response from me.I look up at Rain whose
[ Rain ]I don't remember when the last time I felt my heart hammering at this pace. I can't figure it out but the void is there, constantly sinking my heart in it's depth as I stare at Nicholas laying on the hospital bed. His face turned pale and lips blue yet he manages to look handsome as ever.My heart squeezes seeing him in such condition and partially I blame my parents for it and mostly his parents.The conversation I had with his father keeps playing in my mind on repeated mode. The whole reason behind our last minute marriage was planned out.The letter, Roselie running away and my parents to beg me and I agreeing on marrying Nicholas. It was all pre-planned by Nathan Blackwood. If he really wanted me as his son's wife then why all such lies and drama? He could had arranged it between us."Ma'am, please take some rest. You haven't blink your eyes since the last night. I'd inform you if Mr. Black wakes up in your absence." The soft voice of the nurse who is assigned to monitor
[ Nicholas ]I tried to open my eyes but as soon as I half open them, I squeezed them shut as the bright light hit my sensitive pupils. A throbbing headache and stiff body muscles were killing me."Ahh.."I groaned as I tried to move my hands."Nick, Oh My God! You're awake." I hear Nicole's voice which makes me open my eyes after a lot of efforts.I spot Nicole, my parents and my friends circled around my bed with worried expressions."Relax guys, I am not dead." I rolled my eyes. They are treating me like I've gone through a brain surgery."Nick, my baby. How are you feeling now?" Mom caresses my head as her eyes give up. Her red eyes are clearly evident that she has cried a lot."Like a complete shit." I answer honestly and avoid my best to ignore my father's presence behind her. She smiles faintly and kisses my forehead.He is worried sick for me but he's the one to be blamed for everything that happens last night or with my life."You scared us, Nick." Mason hits my shoulder."Eas
[ Rain ]I give up on my hope to see my husband as Nicole strictly ordered the guards to not let me go inside. I feel completely helpless. His parents consoled me before leaving. They also feel ashamed of their deeds. They should be but why am I being punished? Does he really think that I am also involved in this sham?I have no right on my own husband.Am I really married?All these thoughts created a mess inside my head. I can't see my future in the mist of deception and uncertainties."Rain."Xavier's soft voice snaps me out of my trance. I spring up from the chair and rush to him and Mason who just walked out of Nick's ward."How is he?" I ask him the same question I asked his parents.Instead of answering my question, Xavier pulls me into a hug and rested his chin on the top of my head."He is fine, probably gets discharged by tomorrow." He tells me. Nothing new."I mean how is he dealing with the-"I pause not having the courage to remember the bitter truth of our marriage."He