A Second Chance at Disaster

Chapter 9

It has been three days since Rebecca finally settled down with her boss, Mr. Alex. The days leading up to their marriage and the three days after their marriage were bliss.

Alex was all that family was looking for. He did everything they wanted and needed. Money was not the issue with him. Alex did not mind spending it on Rebecca's family and even Rebecca.

He showered her gifts. Every day, Rebecca got new things. Clothes, shoes, new gadgets, anything she ever wanted. For her mother and brother, they got money every single time.

Alex gave them all they needed. He bought them properties. He furnished the buildings for them. It was a dream come true for the family.

Rebecca's mother would always make side comments about Damien. It was either 'If you had stayed with that fool, we would not have gotten to this point' or 'Glad the poverty that man brought left with him' and many more things

Rebecca said nothing. Even though she did not fully agree with what she said. Damien was a good person but he was just a low earner. He had nothing and could not fend for himself. Without Rebecca's family, they both would have been on the streets.

She did not want to think about Damien. He was her past now. No matter the love they both shared before, it was long gone. She had strong feelings for Alex now and they were going to stay that way.

Rebecca's wedding was lavish. Top people of the city came in just to see the couple wed. They were beautiful together, they said.

The family was all smiles during this day. Rebecca had her dream wedding. She spoke about it with Damien before their court marriage which he said he would try to meet up with but after the court signing, Damien said he could not afford it.

It hurt Rebecca but she put a smile on her face masking the pain. She did not want to pressure him. After all, she was in love with him but then wealth dangled in front of her, all she ever asked for came in a platter of gold. To get it, all she had to was divorce him and get married to the man who had it all.

Rebecca at first was reluctant but with pressure from her mother and brother, she took it. At first, she felt bad but gradually she accepted it as it was her fate to be happy.

Damien can always find his way. If he could not, then it suits him. But as for her, she planned to live her best life. Alex planned that in a month, he was going to get Rebecca's family a few documents and take them abroad.

The joy in their hearts was so much and they could not wait and so did Rebecca who had already planned to travel with Alex to another country where they would base even after the honeymoon.

He had said he was bored of New York and wanted to go somewhere different and explore the world. After all, he had the money. Rebecca was fine with it. At least, she would get to leave the country and the stupid life that was someone linked to Damien in the city.

As usual, since Rebecca got married, she went shopping and came back home with more than five bags with different brands in them.

She got into the mansion with two maids, a cook and a gateman. She handed the bags to them and they trailed behind her up the stairs. In her personal room, she instructed them to place it on the bed and they did just that before leaving the room.

After they left, Rebecca looked into the things she had bought, admired them and placed them on the hangers in her walk-in closet.

Later, she took her bath and took a nap. Waking up, she took her lunch and proceeded to watch a movie. An hour into the movie, Alex returned.

“Hey babe" she greeted, placing a kiss on his lips

“How was your day, baby?" he asked

“It was good" she smiled “I went shopping. How was work?"

Alex nodded. “It was good," he said 

Rebecca noticed he was a bit sweaty. “Are you okay?" she asked, standing up

He nodded again, with a smile. “You're sure that?" she asked again

Alex glanced at the door briefly then nodded, turning to her. He pulled her close with her waist and gave her a long kiss. “Well, at least my plan worked," he said with a smile 

Rebecca shook her head. “Go freshen up. I'll get the cook to set your table" she said

Twenty minutes later, Rebecca sat beside him watching him eat. She had already eaten earlier so she was not really hungry and Alex did not mind as they held hands while eating.

No matter how Rebecca tried to shake it off, she knew something was wrong so she asked again. “Are you sure, you're okay,  babe?"

He nodded, placing food in his mouth and using the corner of his eyes to look at the door. Alex was done with that plate and requested another plate.

Third plates down, he began rushing the food. “Babe calm down" Rebecca said but he did not listen until he began to choke

“Get water!" she jumped up, tapping his back lightly

The maid got the water and Rebecca gave it to Alex. She was about to question him again when the doors flung open. Alex's eyes were wide as they came in and it was no different from Rebecca's.

“Alexander Lin, you are under arrest for possession of illegal materials," the cops said

“You are wrong. Alex would never do that" Rebecca said but from Alex's look and his standing up as he got cuffed and the look of defeat on his face, she knew he was guilty of the crime