Rose manuevred the steering wheels of her car as she drove towards an average classic family house.Her nose scrunched at the dilapidated house with falling paints, partly broken windows with a run down car on the front lawn.That was Arianna's house. Or now, her former house.After Anne had divulged her strange findings on meeting a wealthier Arianna in the supermarket the previous day, Rose was very much eager to check things out for herself.And as for Arianna and Ian having a son together, it seemed to be unbelievable to be a true.The more she thought about it, the more disconcerted her features became.It was absurd for Ian to marry Arianna. Was it not the same Arianna who always claimed that nothing was going on between her and Ian in the past? So now was something really going on between them?And if Ian and Arianna truly had a son together, it would have been in every blogger and paparazzi's tongue. The internet would have buzzing of news concerning it. Ian was a really top
ARIANNAI meandered towards the huge mahogany double door of Ian's house, he did say he wanted to see me and I was eager to know what was going on.He probably wants to show me his new business model or his lastest milestone achievement or maybe just some random talk but either ways, hanging out with Ian was always nice.Clutching onto Simon's hand, I calmly knocked Ian's door with my other hand.In a split second, the door opened up and the Ian's eyes were fixated on me and Simon."Arianna I am so glad you are here, come in" He said with a beaming smile."Yes I am too, were you expecting someone else? Bailey?"I asked cheekily, I loved teasing him about Bailey and he always responded with a chuckle but this time it was different."No, I thought she came back here again" He said whilst combing his hair with his five fingers."Who? Someone came here before?" I inquired quizzically."Yes, Rose was here an hour ago" He uttered plainly, the mention of her name caused my brows to furrow inv
ANNE I applied some nude lip gloss on my lips as I scrutinised my reflection in the mirror. I could not be more happier! Rose's discovery may have sounded like a death threat to Rose but not to me. It signified that Arianna's presence was not going to affect me in any way. Lucas was fully mine and mine alone. I will maintain my hold as the daughter inlaw of this wealthy family, and more importantly, the fame and prestige that came with it.And Arianna also had a good man who seemed like he could burn the entire world for her. So she would not be in any way tempted to get back together with Lucas.Rose could be sulking in her room for all I cared. I was less bothered about it all. All that mattered to me was my position in Lucas' life and this family."C'mon Lucas, you have to be ready. Anna's manager scheduled an appointment with us by one pm and this is twelve already" I said to Lucas the moment he walked into the room."You know I do not even think going to meet this so called ch
"Right this way Mr and Mrs Hilton" Daniel, Arianna's manager smiled formally at the duo as he led them to Arianna's office.Anne beamed with excitement, ready to meet the world renowned chef whilst Lucas was anything but interested at this meeting.For someone whom they had to beg to meet, he was not in anyway excited to meet her. It spoke alot about her personality to him.But Anne wanted to hear nothing of that sort. All that mattered to her was climbing the social ladder of the society. She was ready to lick the soles of the vague chef if it will get her to be the talk of the media. Somehow it saddened Lucas' heart alot that Anne did not prioritise family ties the way Arianna did. And this fault of hers came to limelight with the sudden illness of his mother. Anne never liked to go see the poor women on her sick bed. Lucas would always force her to go and even when she went there, her face would be disconcerted and permeated with disgust at how nauseating the entire room felt.
LUCAS"You two faced cheat!" Anne sprang to her feet the moment I had walked inside the house. Oh God. This woman will not let me hear the end of it today. But I was not fazed honestly. I was expecting to recieve this sort of animosity from her after she walked out of the meeting we were to have with Chef Anna, or should I say Arianna.What is this woman's problem for christ sakes!? She forced me to into going there today, I put off important meetings and pushed my work aside and then she just expects me to dump it all because the chef is someone she hates.That is too petty."Please I just want to rest. I am not in the mood to entertain your shenanigans today" I massaged my temples and groaned.Afterwards, I attempted to walk past Anne when she blocked my way like a fiery comet. "Where do you think you are heading to? Lucas you are such a lying cunt. You are not even ashamed of yourself! Just look at you!" Anne yelled at the top of her voice."Anne can you just shut the fuck up! Wha
ARIANNA The chattering and animated voices of children filled the air. Flowers of various kinds created a colourful tapestry that decorated the entire landscape of the park. It was so tranquil and serene. I sat in the heart of the park which had a picaresque pond. Its surface shimmered with the reflections of the sky above.Amidst this enchanting scenery, children played about, running freely and climbing on the whimsical structures and swings of the park.It was like an infectious happiness to me, beauty in the eyes as I watched Simon play with so much exuberant energy.The more I stared at him, the more I came to realise that indeed, he did have a striking resemblance to Lucas, his father. The very thought of that name but back horrible memories to my mind and gave me a cold chill. It is a surprise that Lucas has not even found out about Simon yet.I actually expected him to barge into my life demanding for Simon ever since my first unexpected meet up with Anne. I feared that Ann
ARIANNA"The toppings have to be spicy I will not repeat myself ok. Has the chicken being grilled already?" I asked as I and my team of chefs tirelessly cooked."It is almost ready ma" a young female chef replied me."Almost ready? I thought it will be ready by now. The party will kick off any moment from now! What about the potatoes? Bring them out of the oven now" I ordered, dicing out beef on my chop board. Today was the big day after all. It was Anne's baby shower. I honestly can not believe I am the chef organising the meal to celebrate a woman who is carrying my ex husband's child!Outrageous is it not? Well all that was in the past. Though I do not hold any grudge against them but I am also not friendly with either of them.I just can not give them the honour of living rent free in my head and damage my own mental health.The huge kitchen was buzzing of staffs and the sizzling aroma of numerous palatable dishes being prepared from every corner."Be fast people. The party will
LUCASThe sun's warm embrace filled the room.The atmosphere had a lukewarm temperature, complimenting to the beautiful sunset that shun across the horizon.Mother laid flat on the bed, pale but still breathing. Constantly her chest rose and fell as she inhaled and exhaled without lifting a muscle.I sat by her bedside, glaring at her with a mixed feeling of sadness and happiness.It was always saddening to see my mother still in this condition but I was happy that the baby shower was a success."The baby shower was a success mum, it actually went better than I expected and it is all thanks to Arianna and her profession culinary skills.I really wish you were sound enough to witness it all but I know that very soon you will be back on your feet. The designs and decorations were top notch, I know how much you loved to see the decorations for any event properly designed.And I know that the designs would have really left you in awe because they were very nice not to talk of the deliciou