Gwen's POVI opened my eyes slowly. I was still feeling very dizzy. The last thing I remembered was my nose being covered before I passed out.I was sitting in a chair and could not seem to move either of my hands. It was then that I noticed that my hands were both tied tightly to the chair.The room was empty, with only one chair in the middle. I was seated on the chair and I didn't seem to recognize where I was.There was only one bulb hanging and two windows. “Help! Is anyone here?" I yelled, vigorously shaking the chair, but it did not move.My call for help seemed to have attracted someone to me as I heard footsteps approaching the door that lead to the room.The door opened, and four men walked in. I was taken aback because I didn't seem to recognize any of them. “Who are you guys? Please let me go” I screamed.“She's making too much noise boss, do you want me to shut her up” One of them said."No, I love them loud!" The one addressed as the boss responded.“What do you want w
Gwen's POV“Ricky” I said, slowly. His lips were still on mine, so my voice was muffled.I knew that Ricky and I were in a relationship but I felt like I was doing something wrong.The intensity with which he kissed me increased, and his hands were already inside my shirt. He made an attempt to unhook my bra, then I managed to push him away.“Ricky, please stop” I said, my hands firmly pressed against his chest.“Why should I? You are my girlfriend," he said, gazing deeply into my eyes.How could I tell him that I could not let him touch me because I only wanted Andrew's touch? How could I tell him I was just fantasizing about being in Andrew's arms? How could I tell him I had not fully moved on?"It is getting late, I should leave," I said, leaping off the sofa."Gwen," Ricky said, clasping my hand. "Let me at least see you off."I nodded and smiled.The walk to my house was a quiet one. It was visible that Ricky had something to say but he was trying to refrain himself.“You know y
Andrew's POV I dashed downstairs while on the phone with the lieutenant. I specifically instructed him to dispatch police officers to Gwen's home.Sophie had escaped from prison, and I was certain she would want to exert revenge on Gwen.“Hey bro, where are you running off to?” I heard Rickard call out.“It's none of your business,” I exclaimed angrily.“I could come….”I didn't wait for Richard to complete his statement, I dashed out of the house. When I arrived at the parking lot, Fred was already waiting for me.“Are you set to go boss?” He asked.“I would drive myself there.” I said this while collecting the car keys from him.“I need you to figure out who Elena goes to see at the building. I have no doubt she connived with Sophie, I need all the information I could get” I ordered.“Alright sir.” He replied firmly.************When I arrived at Gwen's house, the officers were already assembled outside.I walked inside and found Gwen, her grandma and the boys in the living room.
Andrew's POVIn my hands, I was holding a photograph of Rickard and I. The picture was taken two years back at my father's birthday party.What I could not figure out was what the photo was doing here. Does this imply that the person who stayed in this apartment was specifically targeting Rickard and I, or that Rickard rented the apartment?I tried to think of a possible explanation but nothing was coming.“Let's go Fred” I ordered, storming out of the room with the photograph in my hands.********“What's going on in your mind boss?” Fred asked, staring at me through the rearview mirror.“A lot of things. Do you think it's possible that Rickard rented that same apartment?”“But that would mean Elena and Rickard are extremely close because she visited there often.” Fred said, taking a new turn to Gwen's place.I have seen them at a club and Elena flatly denied it. Also I remembered how he called her at the hospital and she was very defensive about it. Things are starting to make sense
Gwen's POVI walked over to the drawer and brought some wipes. I used it to clean the blood on Andrew's palm.“How long has this been going on?” I inquired, alarmed.“Just a few days,” Andrew answered, still coughing.“Don't think it will be advisable to see a doctor?”“I am just stressed out Gwen, i will be fine” Andrew said, tucking my hair behind.My face flushed and I immediately let go of his hand. “You could spend the night here if you don't feel too good, I will get the guest room ready” I offered.“I would love that.” Andrew said, smiling broadly.I walked out of the room leaving Andrew and the boys. I felt he needed to be alone with them. I quickly arranged the guest room, spreading new bed sheets, duvet and pillow cases. I informed Andrew that the room was ready and he met me in it a few minutes later.“How is your cough now?” I asked, sitting on a chair across the bed.“I'm feeling better now” He said, settling on the bed."Okay, Andrew, you can call me if you need anythin
Gwen's POV "Wash the tumbler quick you sluggish idiot!" George yelled angrily at me as I tried my best to hasten my pace in washing the dishes. The pot-bellied man who was always in a foul mood continued ranting and screaming obscenities at me even as he walked away. It was my second week working in 'Choicest restaurant' and it felt like being in hell already. As someone born with the proverbial silver spoon, I had never in my life thought I would work in a low establishment such as this.I had just gotten home from campus to spend the holiday with my family when I met my father in a sour mood, on enquiring what happened he told me his past involvement in the Mafia had finally caught up with him. The government had all his properties seized and worse he's facing a jail term.Dejectedly, I had left home and made up my mind to search for a job but no one wants to employ the daughter of a criminal, at least for a white collar job so I took the only option left and that's how I found m
Gwen's POV I couldn't believe my father could say something as such, I looked from him to my mother probably to hear he was only joking but that doesn't seem to be the case."Dad, don't tell me you are really serious about what you said just now." I asked, still finding it hard to believe."I am serious, you have to get married to the son of the chief judge, it's the only way we can get out from this mess." His response to me was quick."I wouldn't get married to someone I don't have any emotional connection with!" I declared, my voice was slightly raised."You will and that's final." He yelled back at me and I decided I wasn't listening to him anymore, I stormed off."Victoria, you get your daughter to do this or we are all going to lose out big time." I heard him say to my mother as I opened the door to my room.I was still in my room when I heard a knock on the door. I stood up and opened the door to see my mother staring at me."Can I come in?" She asked, trying to gauge my react
Gwen's POV It's been almost two weeks since Andrew and I got married and it still feels like we are total strangers. He looked totally exhausted, probably from the day's work. "Welcome home, how's the office today?" I asked as Andrew breezed in, my eyes trailing his retreating figure.Andrew stopped in his tracks, turned back and briefly looked at me."Thanks, hectic!" Andrew said curtly without sparing me a glance.I was surprised to see him respond. He hadn't been responding to my greetings since I had moved in. Today was clearly a good day for him."Your food is right there on the table." I said in a low voice, pointing to the dinner table. I was surprised the second time that night when Andrew turned to look at me, for the first time since I knew him, he wasn't scowling. He only nodded before moving off to his room.I was surprised to see him that way, he had never acknowledged any of my greetings but this night seemed different. Maybe he was not so bad after all, I shrugged and