Getting up from my Aunt's bed, I stare at her feeling so much disappointment that it leaves me speechless. It was impossible. My mother-in-law would never cheat on her husband. I believe that this only happens in normal households like mine. My mother had cheated on my father because he couldn't provide a better life for her. In return, my father killed my mother and committed suicide. There always had to be a reason. “ I can't believe you. Is this what you spend your time doing all day? Gossiping? It's impossible that King's mother would be having an affair.” I said defending her even though we didn't get along at all. "Alexa, I am telling you the truth. Do I look like someone who would lie about this sort of thing? I saw them. They were together in the parking lot downstairs ” My Aunt said trying hard to convince me. However, I couldn't just buy it at all. “ Did you see them holding hands or something? Were they kissing?" I asked folding my arms. " They weren't but, they were a
As the first rays of sunlight hit my face, I slowly opened my eyes, feeling a bit sleepy. However, the brightness of the light became intense and disturbed my slumber. Trying to adjust to the sudden light, I realized that I had spent the night at the office. The sound of people whispering nearby caught my attention, making me curious about what was going on.As I listened closely, I heard them talking about me. They seemed surprised that I was still there, and their hushed tones made me feel uncomfortable. Sitting up, I looked around for King, who had been my knight in shining armor this time. He had not slept at all, and I felt guilty for keeping him up."King," he said as he entered the room and saw a huge number of people there.Stunned by the fact that he had called my name, everyone turned around to face King, who was carrying Shawn in his arms. Shawn's adorable eyes lit up immediately after he saw me, making me smile while my colleagues focused on King. Looking at King, I could
As the meeting took off, tension filled the room. The directors and shareholders gathered, and everyone was eager to hear the proposals from King and Prince. Unfortunately, I wasn't there to witness it firsthand. I had to stay back because of Prince. But, thanks to my colleague, who kept me updated via video call, I didn't miss a thing.King's father, the CEO, opened the meeting with a stern look. "Have you two prepared your materials? This is very important, so please take it seriously," he said, directing his gaze towards King. I could sense that he had high hopes for his son's proposal.King's team was the first to present their proposal, and I was confident that they would impress everyone. After all, I had stayed up all night helping King make adjustments to the design. But as I watched from my phone, Prince sat calmly, his face giving nothing away. I felt uneasy because I knew that Prince was notorious for pulling surprises.The room erupted in applause as King finished his pres
“What are you talking about? How can I still be in love with Prince? Do you hear yourself?" I asked pushing him away so that I could find a way to escape. Placing my earrings on the table, I turned around trying to leave the room when King grabbed me pinning me against the door. “ Then why did you help him with his proposal too? Did he force you to do so? Leave his side and come work with me. I will talk to Grandmother so don't worry.” King said leaving me speechless for a second. “ I can't do that. If I come and work with you, everyone will discover that we are married. Don't talk nonsense, sweetheart.” I said wrapping my hand around his neck as I kissed him deeply before running out of the room. Heading downstairs, I opened the door to check if my Aunt would be hanging around outside the gate. However, to my surprise, she had completely vanished in such a short amount of time making me worried. My Aunt didn't have a place to live in so where could she have gone to? “ I can't fi
I had never seen King get that angry before. He didn't raise his voice or anything yet I could see it. Watching him push Victoria and his mother out of our room, King closed the door slamming it hard before coming back to sit on the bed. “ I swear I didn't do it. How can I be so audacious as to steal company funds? I'm just Prince's secretary. This must have something to do with Prince. I'm sure that someone came here and stole the papers I got for your grandmother.” I said running my hands through my hair without realizing I had confessed everything. “Grandma asked you to bring those documents?" King asked making me pause. Having no other option, I decided to tell King the truth. It was a win-win deal for both of us so I hoped he wasn't going to scold me too much. He had repeatedly asked me not to meddle or cause trouble but I didn't listen. Now, I had been set up because of it. While both of us are searching for the documents that I had left on the dresser before, someone knocks
Heading out to see who it was, I was anxious to see who had come to see me. Was it Prince? He was probably here to laugh at me and mock me for trying to dig up dirt on him. At the same time, my heart was hoping it was King. I wanted to know how Shawn was and ask him to help me. At this point, he was the only one who could help me against his family. “ Were you expecting King? Don't even dream about it. King is never coming to see you.” King’s mother said catching my attention the moment I sat down.“ What are you talking about? Why would King not come and see me?” I asked watching as King’s mother pulled out an envelope from her bag. Opening it quickly, I stared at it to see what it was. Although I had always known that she wanted to get rid of me, I never expected that she would openly bring me divorce papers. It could only mean that I was indeed right.“ You're the one that took the documents from my room, right? That's why you decided to set me up and throw me in jail? So that yo
*Lexie’s POV“You must be very happy. Seeing as you are dressing up this way." Naomi said making me smile. She was right. I was beyond happy at this point. Today was my boyfriend's birthday. Although I knew that this could very well turn out to be another bad day, I shake it off wanting to be positive right now. Princeton Hall. He was not only my knight in shining armor but he had also been my pillar and friend when I needed him. We had been together for 10 years and now, I believed it was time to take it further. "Although Princeton told you that he is going to propose, I would advise you not to get your hopes up. You know his family doesn't like you. And Princeton isn't the time to stand up to his family at all. What if he stands you up? That would be embarrassing." My best friend says making me sigh as I look at myself in the mirror. All the loads of positivity I had gathered suddenly disappears after hearing what my beloved friend said. She was right. It would be beyond embarra
“Breathe, Breathe Lexie." Naomi said as she patted my back trying to help me through the pain. The contractions were getting worse by the second. I thought I had already prepared myself. Since the day I had found out I was pregnant, I had already thought of preparing myself for the cruel pain of labor. Yet I wasn't ready. I didn't want to die like my mother did. “Naomi, promise me. If I die here, you must give the baby up for adoption. Don't even think of trying to raise the child ” I said looking at my best friend because I knew her personality. “Stop saying rubbish. You won't die. Plus, are you still considering the adoption stuff?" Naomi asked me making me nod my head. I was in the final year of my masters. Raising a child right now was considered madness in every definition. It was a risk I wasn't willing to take at all since I had to fulfill my mother's dying wish. To graduate. “Nurse, please help her. She's in labor." Naomi said as she explained things to the nurse while th