Ivan’s POV“I miss you too, Pige,” I smiled. For some reason she hated the nickname but somehow got comfortable with it as I kept calling her.“These past two weeks without you have been unbearable but now it’s almost over and I’ll be home soon.” I assured her with a smile.I miss her too, so much that even words cannot begin to express how much I wish I could just finalize everything I came here to do so I can see her again.I can’t wait to see her, her smell, her smile and the way her eyes light up whenever she’s talking about the things she loves. I could listen to Lexi talk all day and all night without getting tired and bored and two weeks without her felt like I was in hell.She has influenced me in ways that I can never imagine, changed me in so many ways that sometimes even I am left in awe at the kind of man that Lexi had shaped me to become.I can’t wait to get back to the state and most importantly the house, smiling, I couldn’t help but remember how the same house I’m so e
Ivan’s POVAm I really ready to leave everything behind and start my life afresh?The question was a difficult one but I knew that my answer to that question is a really big yes but I’ve caused so much pain and I don’t think I’d ever stop beating myself up about it.“You need to forgive yourself, Cassian,” Ansel’s voice put a halt to my thoughts as I lifted my gaze to meet him, “it seems like the only problem you have is yourself, forgive yourself and move on.” He finished with a smile as he stood.Standing with him, Ansel patted my shoulder as we both made our way to the hotel room to get ready for our flights.“Thank you.” I said as we got to the door of our various rooms and Ansel nodded before walking into his room and I also did the same.Packing my bags, most of the things I had packed weren’t the things I came with, I’d intended to surprise Lexi so I went shopping when we finished the meeting yesterday.FLASHBACK“Do you think she’ll like this?” I asked Ansel, who was also brow
Lexi’s POVGroaning, I searched the bed for Ivan with my hands and for a moment I’d thought that I was dreaming and he isn’t really back yet but I could still smell his perfume so I knew he was really back. ‘Hey Pige, I had to leave early for work because of a really important meeting Ansel called me about but I’ll see you at the office. I love you.’The note by the bedside read and I smiled as I crawled out of bed to get ready for work. I’m really glad that he’s back and the fact that even Celine was beginning to know her place gave me some sense of peace.Sneaking out of the bedroom, I made my way to Celine’s and took a peak in her room to see that she was still sound asleep.How am I going to get the video and audio recorders I planted in her room?I’d thought that she wasn’t going to be back home last night but it turns out that I’m wrong. It’s been more than a week and I knew that there would already be some evidence.Clearing my throat, I knocked on her door gently and after a
Lexi’s POVThere’s no way I just heard that right. I’m pregnant?!I still couldn’t believe my ears even though the writings on the walls were clear, the symptoms clearly pointed out to the fact that I might be pregnant but I’ve been too stupid to even think it might be true.A very big part of me was excited and I desperately wanted to tell Ivan that I’m carrying his baby but I have no idea how I’m going to do that either.Great! Now it’s two things that I have to tell him and I don’t know how to.Bringing out my phone to call Camille, I asked her to meet me at the coffee shop we used to go to and by the time I got there she was already there and waiting for me. Excited but scared and overwhelmed, my palms had become so sweaty as I sat in front of Camille and let out a heavy sigh before dropping the test result in front of her.“This is just a bunch of medical terms that I have zero understanding about.” She pointed out after going through the little piece of paper.“What’s going on?
Lexi’s POVIvan turned to face me, his anger still evident in his face because of the fact that his brother came here. Sighing, I approached him and pulled him to the couch.“Don’t you trust me?” I asked, raising an eyebrow as I stared at him. Ivan pinched down hard on the bridge of his nose as if he was tired.“I do trust you, even with my life,” he answered as he pulled a strand of hair away from my face, “I just don’t really like it when someone tries to take away what’s mine.” He added and I smiled.The jealousy, the overprotectiveness and the way he stares at me always makes me lose my mind. Leaning into him, I kissed his lips softly.“I’ll always be yours and no one else’s.” I moaned in his mouth, Ivan’s grip around me tightened and he kissed me even harder until I pulled away from him.I’ve made up my mind and I didn’t want anything to change it. I’m going to let him know about the evidence I’ve been gathering but first I needed to tell him about the baby.“What do you think ab
Lexi’s POV“What’s the matter? Why do you look so angry?” I asked as if he wasn’t looking angry before he left the house with Celine.“And where is Celine? Is she alright?” I asked again and that was where Ivan lost it. He angrily kicked the table in the center of the room before facing me properly.His eyes had turned red in anger and his breathing was faster than it was supposed to be. His forehead was a little bit wrinkled and startled, I couldn’t say anything but watch him pull his shirt off before approaching me.“Well,” he cleared his throat as he laid beside me, it was as though he’d pulled off his anger alongside his shirt.“Nothing was wrong with Celine, apparently,” he added and I opened my mouth to say something but it went shut back without words coming out.“She only decided to make me waste my time by driving her to the hospital and you know what, I really don’t want to talk about it because I knew it was an act, I could see it but you persuaded me to go with her and now
Lexi’s POV ‘Leave as soon as you can, wherever you want to go and send your pinned location to me. You’re in danger and I am too. Go or you might not get to live.’The text read with every urgency crippling under my skin, I could feel my heart in my stomach as I kept rereading the text to be sure of its content. Hurriedly, with my heart racing, I called Ivan but he wasn’t answering, I could feel my sweat breaking. The cold room was suddenly becoming hot.The text had a sense of urgency and if Ivan had sent a text like this then I shouldn’t doubt him, I really need to leave and do exactly as he says.We’ll both be back when we have things figured out.Quickly, I packed some of my clothes before storming out of the house in one of the cars. It was late and I could barely see because of the tears welling up in my eyes.I couldn’t stop calling Ivan but he wasn’t picking up. I felt like something was wrong, my palm had gotten sweaty and for the last time I called Ivan again and there was
Ivan’s POV“I need to be home soon so please let’s just get all of this over with.” I informed Reece and Ansel. Ever since Lexi told me she has good news for me I haven’t been calm.I really wanted to see her and I couldn’t stop checking the time to know how late I’d be. I didn’t want to keep her waiting, especially since I asked her to wait for me.“You called this meeting and it’s going to be our fault that you’re getting home late for happy hour?” Ansel asked and Reece snickered.Shooting them a glare, the room fell silent and I started the meeting. I've been meaning to promote Lexi and there’s no better time to talk about it than now.Since she’s been a part of the company, her impact has been great and we’ve recorded more sales and production than usual.“She’s like your little good luck charm,” Reece smiled at me and as cute as her smile was it felt kind of creepy but I shrugged it off.I recognize the smile and it’s the one she usually does anytime she was expecting me to admit