[ Adeline ]“What..what..do you mean?” I blinked my eyes to believe what I just heard from her.“Oh, forget it, Ma’am. I might be misunderstood. Maybe, these pills are also given for other stomach problems. You couldn’t be pregnant otherwise you would have known this before anyone else.” She said to clear the air.I couldn’t speak, I felt like someone had knocked the air out of my lungs. My family’s fallen faces, Xavier’s dull eyes and his attempts to avoid my questions and whenever my stomach ached.“Ma’am, please, don’t think about it too much. Stress isn’t good for you.” Sandra touched my shoulder as I sat there like a stone statue.“Sandra, I want to be alone for some time. Can you come back tomorrow with the final report?” I requested her because I needed time to stop my brain from running in every direction. I needed answer from my family because if it’s true, I’d kill Arthur and Emily with my bare hands.“Sure, Ma’am. Please, take care of yourself and don’t mind my words seriou
[ Xavier ]A week has passed, Adeline is recovering, her stitches are removed but there’s an invisible rift between us since she broke down into my arms. She received the news of her miscarriage. It was a tough moment for us but the way she consoled me, despite being in the same grief, it showed how brave my wife is.I can’t forgive myself for shelling her out of our mutual grief because I wanted to save her from more pain but it turned out that she’s stronger than me, she took it very bravely and took an oath to punish our sinners in the worst way possible.Today’s the D day.I looked at my appearance in the giant mirror, I look confident, dominating in the charcoal black suit. I wear dark black on my important days but today, I matched it with metallic grey shirt and blue tie.“Sir, are you ready? You’re not wearing your watch, Sir. Should I bring it for you?” My PA asked me.“Yes, bring my Rolex Daytona. I am wearing it today.” I said and his eyes dilated.I gave him a side glance.
[ Xavier ]“Wait here, I’ll be back in five minutes.” I instructed my driver and stepped out of the car on a bright sunny day. I put my shades on and walked forward with my head high.Her back was facing me as she talked animatedly with her friend whose eyes landed on me first and she gestured her to turn back.“Xavier?” Her eyes scrunched up and the wide, cunning smile wore off her lips.“Good morning, Emily.” I greeted her but she didn’t look pleased to see me outside a Prada store.“What are you doing here?” She asked me while avoiding any eye contact with me.“I came here to buy some clothes for my wife and I spotted you with your friend.” I replied waving at her friend with a smile, who scanned me from top to bottom like I was a piece of meat.“Hello, Mr. Linwood. I can recommend you some new, trendy clothes which will suit your wife.” She grinned at me.“Sure, you can pick some clothes for my wife and make sure they’re comfortable because she is on wheelchair. You can buy someth
[ Adeline ]“You’re looking absolutely stunning, Ade and before you complain about your wheelchair, these ladies will tell you how gracious you look on your throne.” My Mom jumped in excitement when she saw me all dressed up but sitting on the chair, waiting to be shifted on my wheelchair.“Your mother is right, Ma’am. This wheelchair isn’t hindering your beauty. You still look the same, powerful and gracious yet like a princess.” My maids complimented me and I blushed.“Xavier has a taste in women’s clothing. Just look at this dress. I am in love with it.” Mom clasped her hands. I stared at my reflection.Xavier chose a red fluffy gown with frills to hide my casted leg. If I sit, nobody would be able to notice but I won’t hide it anymore. If my husband and my loved ones are being proud of me and support me on every step of my life, I’d not disappoint them.“May I come in?” My husband’s deep yet smooth voice interrupted our conversation. The maids excused themselves immediately but Mo
[ Adeline ]A marriage for some people is a union between two lovers who wants to spend their lives together. For people like I and Arthur, it is a diversion in order to attain a prize."So, this is true?"I glanced down on the papers, the black ink on white papers were mocking on my fate."I guess, it is. Addison is pregnant and I do not want my child to born a bastard. I must marry her before the end of this month and it can't happen until you sign these papers of marriage annulmentDon't worry, you'll get the compensation. " He said without any remorse.He made it clear since the beginning of this marriage. He has loved my sister Addison since the high school.It was my parents' pressure or rather I should say condition that Arthur must marry me, the elder daughter of Greyson family and he did but he couldn't accept me by heart."I won't divorce you, Arthur." I threw the papers away. My heart rioted inside my chest, a wave of pain surged through me."Do not test my patience, Adelin
[ Adeline Linwood ]Walking aimlessly on the deserted streets of the city in the earliest hours of morning, I could barely feel anything on my numb body, the chilly air brushing my cold skin, I tried to focus on the road not caring about the surroundings.I was alone and anything might happen to me, from robbery to rape, anything but at this point, I didn’t care.While strolling absent-minded, my feet tumbled on a stone and I lost my balance. I roughly hit my forehead on the sharp edge of a stone flake on the lamppost base. I winced as I felt red liquid on my finger tips. Sighing, I looked around. I thought I had to find a shelter for the night.Suddenly, I heard deep footsteps approaching me. I was near a river bank and no one around. My heart begun to beat loudly in fear.“Do you usually go out alone for a late night walk or tonight is special?” A deep, smooth voice came from behind me, one I recognized. I slowly craned my neck and came face to face with the familiar figure of my br
[ Arthur Linwood ]I closed my eyes as exhaustion consumed my body and mind after working tirelessly for hours and then babysitting my thirteen months old son. He was sick and no one could handle her, not even his nanny. I glanced at the clock, it was ten thirty in the night and there’s no sign of my wife. She has been busy in her new project which took her most of the time.“Sir, should I bring you something to eat?” A maid asked me as I was rocking a whining child.I lifted my heavy eye lids, she had sympathy on her face. I hate when my house staff gives me such looks.“Serve the dinner, I’ll be there after tucking Adam in his crib and send his nanny.” I instructed her.I had to hire a full-time nanny because Addison’s working schedule never gives her enough time to spend with her own child. We had a few fights lately but I came with the terms of taking care of my child on my own responsibility.The nanny came minutes later, I carefully handed her the baby and stood up, my muscles a
[ Adeline Greyson ]After the wait of an year, I felt an unexplainable feeling as I landed on my homeland. The air brushed, I immediately fell in love with the city where I belong.It didn’t change but I was a whole new person. When I left behind my past, I was a broken woman with nothing but hope and now, I am back to take back what was being snatched from me except the despicable man Arthur.“I love this hair style, Ade and this brunette colour suits your new personality.” Xavier’s voice forced me to turn and saw Xavier standing at a distance with his hands thrusted in his pants’ pockets.“And this light stubbles suits you, Mr. Linwood.” I said while I walked towards him. I was meeting him after two months. He used to come to London to visit me as a friend who was my well wisher and of course, the business which needed my signatures.“I’ll drop you off at your parents’ place first. They’re eagerly waiting to meet you. There’s a lot I need to discuss with you since you have been out