Chapter 12Ruby got home that day, feeling very tired from the day's work. She needed a lot of rest as she planned to go to the hospital that next day.Just when she had freshened up and had her dinner, her phone rang.She groaned, picking the phone up in frustration.She frowned, on seeing an unknown number on the screen.She knew that it was not Jaxon, she had saved that number he used to call her, in case he called again.But who knew if he was the one, he had not even called since the day he threw her out of his car.She decided to pick the call up to see who it was.“Hello..” she muttered in a low voice, holding the phone to her ear.“Hi, Ruby it's me,” the person said and she immediately recognized the voice.It was Kevin. She literally forgot she gave him her number.“Hi Kevin, how are you doing?” She asked feeling more relaxed as she walked over to her fridge to get a glass of juice.On the other end of the line, Kevin chuckled, his voice warm and friendly. “I’m doing great, t
Chapter 13A taxi dropped Ruby in front of a restaurant, as he drove off.She stood in front of the building in confusion as she looked at the address Kevin had sent to her and the restaurant.Confusion was written all over her face as she kept glancing from her phone to the building.Thinking maybe she was in the wrong place.But Kevin's address wouldn't be wrong though.This was a very expensive restaurant, with emphasis on the word expensive.She has tried getting a job here, but they wouldn't even give it to her, saying that she wasn't qualified.They were so picky with the workers, that's how big and expensive the restaurant was.She was still lost in her thoughts when Kevin suddenly came from behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders.“You're here,” he said.“Oh my God!” Ruby exclaimed, shifting away from him as he totally took her by surprise.“Sorry if I startled you” he apologized.Ruby’s heart was pounding in her chest as she recovered from the shock of Kevin’s sudden
Chapter 14Ruby's hands began to shake as she placed her glass of champagne on the table, fighting the urge to flee. Jaxon's presence in the restaurant was unnerving, his calm demeanor belied by the malice in his eyes.She kept in gulping down for a time as she watched Jaxon take a sit at a table not too far from where she sat with Kevin.“Are you alright?” Kevin asked, sensing her uneasiness. “Yes, yes, yes I'm fine..” Ruby stuttered, forcing out a laugh as she put a mouthful of Escargot in her mouth as she chewed quickly and nervously.What did hell was Jaxon doing in the restaurant?? At least get wasn't making trouble, she was sure he wouldn't approach her as he did not want to be seen with her, but she still felt uneasy.Jaxon sat at his table, his gaze never straying from Ruby. He sipped at his drink, watching her with predatory intent. He knew that she was aware of his presence, and could feel the fear radiating off of her. It pleased him.Ruby tried her best to maintain her c
Chapter 16Ruby lifted her gaze to see who held her hand, it was Jaxon. He finally came.“Let me go” she grunted, wriggling her wrist out of his hold.“What did you want with me?” She asked as she wanted to leave his presence as soon as possible.“What were you doing with that man?” He grilled instead as Ruby scoffed inwardly. How was that his business if she was with someone?“And how's that any of your concern?” He retorted with furrowed brows.“We're only married by papers, how I live my life and how I want to live it is none of your business!” She fired at him as she felt he had no right to ask about Kevin.“I see..” Jaxon muttered nodded his head slowly.She still hadn't learned her lesson and still spoke to him very rudely.That was what he hated about her the most.“Can I go now?” Ruby questioned wanting to leave.“No!” Jaxon snapped at her.“You're still yet to answer my question” he pointed out in a cold voice, as Ruby stepped away from him because he was standing too close t
Chapter 16Ruby was getting ready for work when she heard a knock on her door.She dropped her purse on the couch as she walked to the door to see who it was.“Ophelia” she called in surprise. That was unusual, to see Ophelia by her door in the early hours of the morning, looking so angry. There was not a single smile on her face.Ophelia usually smiled, there was hardly a time who wouldn't see her smile, and the fact she knocked just once scared Ruby. Ophelia never knocked without banging on the door and screaming her name.“Ophy..” Ruby called in a low voice, moving close to her.“Is everything alright?” She asked in concern, she wanted to hold Ophelia when she snapped at her coldly.“Don't fucking come close to me!!!” Ophelia yelled, her sudden outburst taking Ruby by surprise.She had to blink repeatedly to make sure she was not in a dream or something.“Ophelia, what happened to you? Why are you acting so strange?” She questioned, her heart beating in her chest.“You liar, cheat,
Chapter 17Ruby walked slowly into her room, she looked like life had been sucked out of her.She didn't even know what to think, how to react, or even process what was going on.Her best friend just called off their friendship, because she found out about the secret she was meant to keep for 100 days. It's only been a month since she got married to Jaxon as his contracted wife and yet. The secret was out.She slumped on the couch as she kept on staring at the newspaper. They were there. Jaxon and her and the headlines were written in bold letters.She picked off her phone and she tried calling Ophelia, but it immediately took her to a voicemail.“Hi ophy, I'm so sorry about what happened” she began, deciding to drop a voicemail and texts. Maybe that would calm her down.“Everything happened so fast and I was not in the position to tell you. So please just talk to me, pick up my calls so we can talk. Thank you” Ruby inhaled sharply as she rested on the couch.Her head was spinning.A
Chapter 18Ruby ran straight to Ophelia's house as that was the place she wanted to be, she wanted the comfort of a friend. Someone to talk to as she felt so out of place at that moment.She wiped her tears, sniffling as she arrived at Ophelia's gate.Her father worked as a manager and they were quite well-to-do.“Please I want to see Ophelia,” she said to the security man at the gate.He opened the fate immediately after for her, ruby usually visited Ophelia, so the workers around knew her quite well.“Thank you” she muttered in a low voice as she ran into the compound and made way for the main building.“Good day, Clara,” she said to the nanny, who was returning from the backyard.“How are you, Ruby?” Clara asked as Ruby nodded.“I'm fine..” She replied.“Please is Ophelia in?” She questioned pointing at the door.“She's in a pretty bad mood and requested that no one disturb her, but I'm sure she'll listen to you” Clara smiled at Ruby as she opened the door, welcoming her in.“I'll
Chapter 19It's been two days now, but Ruby and remained indoors as she didn't even have the mind to step out of her place.Out of fear, anxiety, and discomfort.She felt out of place already and did not want to hear any more negative comments about her.“Oh no,” Ruby grumbled in a low voice as she squeezed her eyes shut sucking in a deep breath. She was out of foodstuffs.She walked over to her fridge and it was completely empty as well. There was just a bottle of water inside.“Can my day get any worse!?” She asked herself as she bit her lips hard. She guessed she'd have to leave the house. Even if that was the last thing she wanted to do.Still no news from Jaxon and no reply from Ophelia either. Though she made sure to send apology texts every day. She already called Jaxon, no response.She had a quick shower and discovered that her whole house was equally empty, get bathing soap was almost finished, and her bathroom looked empty. The only thing that was abundant was the toothpas