~Aoife~That evening, while Alex played, my mind was consumed by thoughts of Katherine and Xander’s planned intimate meeting. Restlessness gripped me as I imagined him in her arms, and a surge of anxiety coursed through my veins.“Alex, could you give me my phone?” His concerned gaze met mine as he handed me the device, sensing something was amiss. I managed a forced smile, trying to hide the turmoil churning inside me.What should I do? How could I ask for his address without revealing my true intentions? Fingers trembling with anticipation, I typed a message, hoping to find a way to intervene.“Are you in your hotel room?” I pressed send, my heart pounding in my chest as I fixated on the screen, awaiting his reply.“Yes,” came the response, further fueling my unease.“Great, I need to collect some documents from you. Can I come by?” I typed hurriedly, my fingers betraying my eagerness.Minutes passed, each one feeling like an eternity, as I anxiously waited for Xander’s reply. Impat

~Xander~Gabriel and I left the party, seeking refuge at the hotel bar. As we settled in, the weight of my anger towards Aoife lingered, unresolved. We ordered a whiskey, hoping it would calm my racing thoughts.“Gabriel, tell me why she did this to me.” I nodded to the bartender who slid over a glass, and I downed my first drink.“Xander, we met when she was pregnant. She was seeking help from a psychiatrist.” “Why?” “Let’s start with the day she witnessed your engagement with Zareena. Right after she left your house, she received the news from the hospital. She was pregnant,” Gabriel revealed, causing shock to ripple through me.“What?” I exclaimed, unable to comprehend the magnitude of the revelation.“Yes, she was already hurting at that time. On the very same day, she lost her best friend, Matt. He had proposed to her, but she had chosen you over him. However, seeing you with Zareena shattered all her hopes. And then came the overwhelming news of her pregnancy. It broke her comp

~Aoife~“What?” I screamed with shock. Xander arched his brow at my reaction.“Don’t worry. I’m taking you to a strip club where men strip for women.” Xander chuckled.I rolled my eyes at the thought. Xander was clearly teasing me. “There’s no such club where men strip for women, around here.” Xander smiled cunningly, making me even more confused.“Seriously? So, what will you do there among all the women?” “You never know.” He smirked. We reached the place, and it was booming with loud music and waves of women’s laughter.“Are you sure about this?” I had never been to such places before. He told me to go inside and look for a table. I followed his instructions, feeling a bit hesitant before a lady greeted me with a broad smile.“Table for two, please.” “Where is your friend?” “Oh, he’s coming.” The lady smiled and showed me the way. I settled myself at the table, and the server brought nachos and a glass of beer, complimentary.“Can I get a glass of water?” I asked over the boo

~Xander~It was morning when I opened my eyes. I beheld the sight of my beautiful Aoife peacefully sleeping beside me. Her hand rested gently on my shoulder, and her leg draped over mine. I couldn’t help but reminisce about how she used to sleep like royalty, effortlessly making anyone feel like her pillow.Strands of her long hair covered her cheeks, prompting me to delicately tuck them behind her ears. I gazed at her face, savoring every detail of her exquisite features. Deep down, I knew she loved me, but she wasn’t one to readily confess her emotions. Seeking to awaken her senses, I softly captured her lower lip between mine.In response, she shifted her body, nestling her head against my chest. As she opened her eyes, I closed mine, relishing the sensation of her lashes fluttering against my neck. Pretending to be asleep, I felt her withdraw her hand and leg from my body. Silently, she caressed my face, her finger tracing along my cheekbone and lingering on my tattoo.“No wonder o

~Xander~I entered my room, seeking a moment of relaxation. But within a few minutes, Katherine’s call interrupted my solitude, urging me to accompany her to the beach. It seemed like an opportunity to escape the confines of my room and enjoy some leisure time by the shore.Before making any decisions, I considered asking Aoife if she would like to join Katherine. However, I quickly dismissed the thought, realizing she wouldn’t be interested. Instead, I reached out to Brandon and invited him to come along with Aoife, and fortunately, he agreed.As Katherine busied herself with applying sunscreen, she couldn’t help but complain about the beach and everything surrounding her. Sensing her dissatisfaction, I decided to take matters into my own hands. “I’ll go grab some drinks for all of us,” I said, making my way towards the bar. As I walked, I noticed Brandon and Alex running joyfully towards the beach, a pang of jealousy flickering within me. My son with him? It was difficult to accept