[ 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 ]“Don’t be nervous love, you have faced it so many times.” Xavier whispered to me while wheeling me inside the convention hall where he had thrown the party.“Yes, I did but we haven’t done something this big before, Xav.” I replied and flashed polite smile at the cameramen. They were allowed to cover the event except the trusted media houses. They were the same people who assassin my character recently. It was my way to show them that they can’t force me to give up.“Time for the show to begin. Put up your best smile, my love which will burn the enemies’ hearts.” He said.The spotlight fell on us as Xavier wheeled me on the centre of the podium. I spotted his secretory with the microphone. Xavier took the microphone from him. Our guests were famous and prominent personalities. I palms began to sweat but I acted confident. I also saw the Linwood family and my mother with Lisa on the front tables. My eyes scanned the crowd for my father but he couldn’t be seen anywhere.“Goo
[ 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
A week later...[ Adeline Greyson ]I don't know why even I'm doing this? I promised myself that Arthur will be buried in the deepest layer of my past where I'd never go back and look forward to a bright future but when I came back home, the passion to avenge.Revenge gives more satisfaction when its served cold.I hated Arthur Linwood and my sister. They played with my emotions and stabbed me on the back.Tonight will be my night to shine. I was ready to strike back on Arthur, Addison and Linda. The woman made my life living hell. She was a cobra, so venomous both with her words and actions."Are you ready, Ade?"Xavier's voice pulled me out of my thoughts. I stared at his reflection in the mirror.He looked ridiculously handsome in a tailored black suit. I never paid attention on his features closely because I was busy worshipping my husband.His black hairs are styled and his cheekbones are adorned with light stumbles. His thin lips looked so kissable. I remembered when he kissed m
[ Adeline Linwood ]“My dear, Adeline. I have no words to express how I am feeling right now after seeing you with my son, Xavier. I wish I had made this choice last time.” Arnold Linwood opened his arms for me. He and Xavier were only people who liked me in the Linwood family.“Everything happens for a reason, Arnold.” I said.“I can not wait to introduce my son and his wife to the world. I have two reasons to celebrate tonight.” Arnold said.“Dad, I don’t think it’s a good idea, I mean Arthur and Addison are celebrating their second anniversary. I do not want to steal the highlight from them.” Xavier orchestrated.“No, for me, my sons’ happiness is equal. I gave up the hope that one day, you’ll find someone and start fresh and I can’t be more happier when you chose your best friend and my favourite daughter-in-law, Adeline.” Arnold was beaming and it made me guilty.“As you wish, Dad.” Xavier sighed.“Make a grand entry in next two minutes because I am going to address my guests now