Gwen. “Stalking you? Well Henry I should say this since you probably do not know, this ball,” I pointed around the hall, “Is organized by my family. The Mars, I bet you’ve heard of that name right?” I asked with a smile and the loud gasp from Emily and Henry’s wide eyes already told me my answer. I smiled widely at their shocked reaction, just what I was aiming for. Henry should know that I wasn’t a pretty girl from the street who would grovel under his feet for food and money. I had my own money before going after him because I did love him. But still, he kept on shoving his wealth into my face over and over again like I was some charity case he was taking care of. I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard Emily laughing. It wasn’t a fake laugh but a full belly laughter. She laughed until she couldn’t go on anymore and tears dropped from her eyes. “You….you are so funny, Gwen.” She said once she stopped laughing but that didn’t stop her from letting out a low giggle either. “Yo
Henry. I wanted to believe Emily when she said Gwen was stalking me, because no matter how I try to tell myself that it wasn’t true I just can’t come up with anything. The question in my head troubling right now was; how was she able to get in? I mean, this is an elite party where a ‘nobody’ is allowed in but she was here. Dressed in a body-fitting dress that show all her curves and damn was it my eyes or does Gwen look more sexy and beautiful in that dress. She looked sophisticated like a goddess, so beautiful that she was the attention of all men at this ball which I hated. I hate that she could grab these men's attention and that makes her a queen. She was so beautiful that I am seeing her in a new light, this Gwen wasn’t the one I married years back. She looked different, colder, and had no love in her eyes when looking at me. I have always seen the love in her eyes when she looked at me but now all I could see was hate. The deep dislike she has for me and the hatred seem to b
Henry. “I was just introducing you to Ms. Mars here but she told me something surprising.” He wasn’t smiling any longer. His face was cold as cold and I couldn’t help but wonder what Gwen would have told him. My eyes flickered to Gwen who was acting like she hadn’t done anything wrong. “What would Ms. Mars get to say about me?” I asked trying to force a smile out. “That you both knew each other for a long time now and that you are also her ex….” I blanked out after hearing that. “She told me you were her ex and the one who made her miserable for years Mr Henry.” I looked at Gwen who was still smiling and her eyes twinkled at seeing my misery. “I….don’t know what you’re talking about Mr Noah?” I let out a low nervous laugh. It should not be Gwen who had told him we were once married because if she did then it meant that I’m losing this deal and if Gwen and Noah are telling the truth about her being the Mars heiress then I’m done for. “Oh, I believe you know Mr Henry, you know
Gwen. The expression on Henry’s face was worth it, it was worth every bit of pain I had passed through in his hands and I couldn’t wait to see that of his mother. I wondered how shocked she would be seeing me this way and not as she had viewed me to be. I felt scared as we walked to the podium but with Ryan by my side, I had nothing to be afraid of. Mr. Noah gave me a light hug and peck on my cheek as I got there. “Ladies and gentlemen, Ms. Gwen Mars, heiress to the Mars empire.” He introduced me once again resulting in yet another episode of applause. “Thank you,” I told him and he smiled. He shook his head as if telling me it was nothing. “This is your chance, Gwen, show everyone in this room that you are bold enough to face this especially your scumbag of an ex and his mistress,” Ryan whispered in my ear, and from his position one would think he was kissing me. I would like Henry to see this. I took in a deep breath feeling energetic after hearing Henry’s make and the fear
Gwen. The driver stopped at a restaurant, and Ryan opened the door for me. “This way Gwen.” He held my hand as we walked into the familiar restaurant. It was the same place we ate after meeting for the first time the day Henry drove me from his home. “From the look on your face, I can tell you already know where we are?” My head was whisked to his side, he was smiling. “I do.” I won’t forget how kind he was that day. If it wasn’t for him, I don’t know what would have happened to me. “Okay, so I did not bring you here to run down memory lane. I brought you here to have dinner with me because I saw how much you liked their food served here the other time and I have no reason to impress you.” He explained and all I did was nod. We walked in and were offered a table, I noticed there weren’t many people in the restaurant. It was so late but they were still open. It was a good thing for those who don’t come home early, they can get a place to hit dinner instead of going to bed with a
Gwen. “Papa? Aren’t you sleeping yet?” I asked then took the seat next to his. “No, I arrived not quite long ago and found out that you weren’t back yet. So I decided to wait for you.” He explained while I nodded. “So how was it?” He asked. I smiled at him, “It was fine, though some didn’t believe you have a grown-up daughter like me. I had to explain myself the whole night and with Mr Noah’s help they had to also believe I was real.” I explained the night was stressful. “Is that all?” He asked, my head snapped to his side. My brows furrowed as I nodded. What else is Father hoping to hear?“You didn’t see him tonight?” He questioned. “Who papa?”“Your ex-husband? You didn’t see him tonight or didn’t he show up?” Henry, he was speaking about Henry. “He did show up and yes, I saw him.” “And what was your reaction?” Okay, these questions were getting too much. He looked at me before asking again, “I mean were you happy when you saw him, Gwen? Did seeing him bring back any memo
Henry. I jumped out of the car and walked into the house without waiting for Emily. I had a lot on my mind right now and no matter how many times I tried telling myself that what I saw tonight wasn’t real, I still can’t believe it. The glaring truth was there, Gwen wouldn’t have been in the ball if she was a nobody. She wouldn’t have gotten recognition from Mr Noah if she wasn’t truly the Mars heiress. How could this be? This wasn’t possible, Gwen didn’t act or show she was from a powerful family while we were married. Jeez, I had thought she was poor but now I know I was wrong. She wasn’t anywhere near poor, she was a fucking heiress. “Henry!” Emily called but I ignored her. I don’t have time for her tantrums tonight. “Henry!” She called again following closely behind me as I took the stairs to my room. I need to think, time, and know what was going on because everything is fucked up. “I’m talking to you, Henry!” She shouted again and for fear of her not waking Jas up, I st
Henry. Emily's eyes looked distant as she heard that, she had refused to say anything after hearing that I was getting impatient. She wanted to know what I was feeling and now that I have made it known to her, she went quiet. This wasn’t the time to become silent, we need to think of something— I need to think of something before it gets too late. “Emily,” I called out but she showed no signs she was listening. Her eyes were looking at me but they weren’t staring at me, they were distant like she was lost in her thoughts. “Emily,” I called again, this time I had to shake her shoulder. She snapped out of her thoughts and looked at me, “what?” She asked. “You blanked out. What were you thinking about?” “Nothing much but I concluded after much thought.” She began. “And can I hear what you decided?” “I don’t think Gwen would do that.” She said. My brows pulled together, “do what?”“Do what you are thinking. She wouldn’t come for your company because think about it, her child is