ALEX'S POV***Three years ago***As I drove the car, everything around me faded in significance compared to the beauty beside me, the only one who held power over my heart. I intertwined my hand with hers, and she flashed me a wide smile that made my heart skip a beat. Raising our joined hands to my lips, I pressed a gentle kiss against her skin and whispered softly, "I love you.""I love you more," she replied, meeting my gaze with eyes filled with love and sincerity. Then, her expression shifted to fear."Alex, watch out!!!" she suddenly shouted.***The present***"Venessa!!!" I scream her name, snapping back to reality. The painful memories feel as fresh as if they just happened yesterday; the pain is still raw, and my body trembles as I struggle to breathe. I spring from the bed, open my drawer, retrieve my pills, and quickly swallow them. Gasping for air, I sink to the ground, leaning against the drawer for support. With a deep breath, I begin to calm down, feeling the effects o
ALEX'S POV The dining table fell silent, making it feels like a graveyard. I focuses on each spoonful of food, but my gaze kept returning to Ariel and Aiden as they exchange love-filled glances, which only irritates me more.Unable to contain my frustration any longer, I burst out, "But I'm curious about something. Why didn't you inform me about him coming here before his arrival?""Did you inform me about her coming here before her arrival?" she shot back."There's a big difference, because last time I checked, this is my house, not yours. Don't forget about the rules and regulations of this house," I countered."Okay, Mr. Landlord. First, we are married, so this house belongs to both of us. Second, I thought we agreed to put all of that behind us, especially when you told me that you would try to be a better husband. Have you already forgotten that? Third, I never actually planned this, but we had a little argument yesterday, and I thought it might be because we are not together, so
ARIEL'S POV "Morning, baby," I greets as I watch Aiden awaken from his slumber, using his hand to rub his eyes and yawning like a baby. Moving closer to me, he gives me a very passionate kiss. "Mmm, morning kisses, I like it." After we disengage from the kiss, I get out of bed, and he asks me where I'm going. I tell him I need to run an errand for Alex.Taking a deep breath, I remember his third request: "I'm craving Pozole from Los Ojos Restaurant in Jamez Spring." "Oh, no," I mutter, unable to believe I would have to embark on a two-hour drive just to get some soup. He's such a jerk."Do you want me to go with you? I might just take a day off work," Aiden proposes, and I can't believe how romantic he's being. Moving closer to him, I give him another kiss, and we both chuckle before I get up from the bed and head to the bathroom."Don't worry, I've got this," I say as I enter the bathroom to take care of my business.After dressing up, I bid Aiden goodbye and leave to get the soup.
WILLIAM'S POVOn arriving at Alex's house, I am mesmerized by how huge it is; grandfather has given it to him as a wedding present. "You have such a nice house," I compliment."Thanks," he replies, and we head inside, where we find his wife serving food on the dining table. As soon as she sees me, she quickly stops and comes over to greet me."Hi," she greets with a lovely smile, and now I finally get to see her clearly. I must say, she is a real beauty."Hi," I return her greeting."It's really nice to have you here in our humble home. I think you are the first family member to visit us here, and that makes me even more grateful for your visit," she says warmly."Really? Wow, that's really an honor and I think I deserve an award for that," I reply to her jokingly, but Alex doesn't interfere in our conversation and just heads upstairs. I and his wife's eyes follow him, and then I shift my gaze back to her. I can see a look of disappointment on her face."Pardon my manners, I'm William,
Rolling around the bed, I can't seem to get any sleep as memories of the kiss with Alex replay over and over in my mind. Although it's just a kiss, it still feels so amazing.“But Ariel, aren't you cheating on your boyfriend?” A pang of guilt hits me as my subconscious questions, but I decide to brush it off since it's just a kiss and it's not like I actually have sex with him.“Oh, the family dinner.”I suddenly remember that today is the family dinner. Without hesitating, I spring out of bed and rush out to find Alex and I meet him with Killian, already dressed.“Good morning,” Killian greets me, and I also return his greeting.“Are you going to work? Thought it's the weekend,” I say, trying to shake off any lingering awkwardness from the previous night, but it definitely feels impossible to do so.“Yes, something came up at work, so I need to go,” he explains, and this time I can see him flashing some smiles at me but just trying not to make it obvious to Killian.“I just want to re
ALEX’S POV"That seems to be your wife. Why didn't she come in?" Bella asks as she checks my temperature again. I let out a light sigh, feeling better."She must be in a bad mood," I joke."Alex, I think you need to open up more. You need to let someone in to help you, or else you'll be haunted by this trauma for the rest of your life," she says, sounding very dramatic.I raise my head from the pillow and move closer to her, whispering, "Isn't it getting late? I think you need to go home, or else your husband will start imagining things about the two of us."Bella chuckles at my comment and then stands up, grabbing her bag. As she is about to leave, she turns back to me and says, "You need to let go of her and find peace of mind.""How will I do that? I've been trying, but it's just so hard," I ask, knowing it's really going to be hard to let it go."No, it isn't. You just need to stop blaming yourself for her death and start living your own life," she says before finally opening the d
ARIEL'S POVAfter a long day at work, I receive a message from Jessica and I dial the emergency number immediately, then rush to her house. Upon arrival, I meet her almost dead with her son crying beside her, and I can't find that bastard anywhere."It's fine, the ambulance will soon be here," I reassure as tears flow down her swollen face.As the ambulance arrives, the paramedics request that I step back, allowing them to attend to Jessica. I lift Jamie in my arms and follow them into the ambulance.In the hospital, I stand beside Jessica as the doctor provides treatment, watching her sleep peacefully."Ariel, I'm hungry," Jamie says."Stay here with mommy, and let me get you something to eat," I say, lifting him off my lap and placing him back in his seat, then step out to get some snacks for Jamie.On my way back, I spot the woman I saw with Alex the previous night. Wait....she’s a doctor and still engaged in an affair with someone else's husband. Our eyes meet briefly, but I quickl
ALEX'S POVI watch Ariel as she dishes out the food. Trying to scare her, I tiptoed from behind.“Boom,” I tried to scare her, but she only looked at me smiling.“I’m already aware of your presence,” she said, and I felt disappointed by that.“Mind helping me out here?”I moved closer and then picked up the food she had dished out and served it on the dining table. I had decided to be nice to her since she saved me yesterday. It's not that I have any crazy feelings here, but I just think she is a good person, unlike the bitch she called a sister.Looking at her from behind, I wondered why she went through such experiences. She seems wonderful and kind-hearted, so why did all those bad things happen to her? I know I'm not a good person, and that's been the reason for what happened with Vanessa, and I won't make that mistake again. I won't allow another woman to suffer because of me.As I am serving the dishes, a message comes in on her phone, and I peep at it.“Happy birthday love, pic