"What are you saying?" Chris was taken aback and didn't know what to do, he stared at Aria who seemed not to care what he thought."Just forget about the whole situation and pretend that nothing ever happened." Aria shrugged her shoulders still not meeting his gaze."If he threatened you not to say anything please do not be hindered by it and tell me what's happening, I can help you, honey." He tried to reason with her but she just wasn't about to listen and turned away."Just take me home and stop being a bummer." She rolled her eyes leaning back and shutting her eyes. Chris nodded and got into the driver's seat zooming off towards the road to their home. The car drive was a silent and awkward one with anger evident in the air, neither of the two giving in to settle the issue and acting headstrong. He soon got home and they both walked in.Chris decided to let the matter slide since she didn't want to open up to him and deal with the situation, he got into the car and drove her home
Chris was quiet and also in shock, he wondered what other motive Kade had, was he trying to Aria again?Chris noticed the black eye on Briella's face and frowned, since she had won so much cover clothing he could tell that he had done a lot to her body."Sorry about that." He pitied her but Briella wasn't up for pity, she needed to make a move."Tell me then, have you heard from your wife?" She asked as if knowing he lied previously."Why do you want to know about that?" Chris tilted his head staring at Briella with a puzzled gaze. "Did you see her somewhere?""Why did you have to lie? Aren't we partners?" Briella finally spoke out of spite gazing at Chris like he had betrayed her but Chris wasn't at all bothered neither did he feel guilty about it and only stared at her."You feel betrayed?" He smirked at her walking closer to her as she instantly stood up from the chair annoyed."Betrayed?" She laughed while putting on her glasses. "If anything, I feel stupid for actually working ha
Aria got to the company and made her way to the inauguration hall where she was to be fully given the role of a manager, she tried her her best to remain calm and collected all the while staring at every individual in the hall just to be sure he wasn't there, she has gotten so paranoid that even staying close to anyone made her frightened. The hall was painted white and decorated with a beige color and crimson redThe ceremony started a moment later and Aria was finally at ease, it didn't take long as it was about thirty minutes and she was welcomed to her post of duty."Congratulations." Many of her colleagues came to greet her as it was her happy day yet she felt sad and irritated, most importantly alone.Briella on the other side of the room stared at Aria with so much hatred that she could kill her without a feeling of guilt. She took everything she ever wanted and now she had nothing."You bitch, I'm going to make sure you suffer so much." She mumbled while approaching her slowl
Chris was taking Aria on a date just to make things a little bit awkward between them and also congratulate her on her promotion. She applied her makeup and stared at the mirror countless times just to be sure that she looked okay, she wore a simple silk black dress that accentuated her skin. She walked out of the door and down the stairs, Chris was sitting on s chair with his legs crossed staring at Aria who was feeling rather awkward under his gaze and couldn't meet his eyes."You look beautiful." Chris commended standing up from the chair and smiling at her, although she could tell it was a fake smile and she couldn't possibly believe it. "Let's head out shall we?" He pointed out towards the door and she walked in front of him leading the way as he followed her behind. She got outside and got into the car without him opening the door for her bit Neither of them were bothered, so Chris got in and revved up the engine before zooming out. In less than a few minutes they both got to th
They both get home and that's when she receives a call, she is reluctant to pick up the call but when Chris gazes at her curiously, she is forced to answer the call although she has no idea who it is, the phone is on loudspeaker without her knowing. "Hello, who am I on the line with?" She asked curiously as she gazed at Lucas taking his seat right in front of her making her feel less secure, she didn't want to feel suspicious and continued to talk to the person."Who am I on the line with?" She asked again after a moment of silence."I called to tell out that your sister is dead." The call said and she was distraught almost falling to the ground in horror, she couldn't bring herself to believe it, the environment felt like it was spinning and her a headache, just before she fell to the floor, Chris was quick to hold her pulling her to his chest and holding her firmly, the phone fell from her hand and the last thing she could think of was to care if the screen was broken."It's alrigh
Aria is filled with fear and has no idea what to do other than to remain silent."Aria?" Kade knocked on the door and also rang the doorbell but she didn't reply, he was sure that this was her house yet she wasn't replying. "I only want to apologize for what happened earlier and promise never to hurt you again so please don't leave me." He begged but Aria wasn't as foolish as he thought she was, she quietly sat on the couch knowing that if he tried to break in then the police would get in, she was quiet as she munched on the popcorn in her hand, it felt hard for her to swallow as she recalled he was the one who killed her sister.Kade finally called her and she picked up after the second call, she forced herself not to seem weak so he wouldn't think he could trample on her so easily."What do you want? Haven't you done enough?" She snapped at him while cleaning her with some tissues."What do you mean by that?" He asked not knowing what she was talking about."Kade you and I are nothi
The next day Aria is set to meet the woman who is trying to steal her husband from her, she storms into the office aggressively making her way to Melissa's office, she had just come in and was preparing for a new day when she was bombarded by Aria."What do you want, you bitch?" Aria spat, placing her bag on the desk. "Isn't your salary enough? You're not satisfied with it them you get out, wbu then do you think it's a good idea to try to seduce a drunk man?"What do you think you're doing?" Melissa asked innocently as she gazed at Aria with a frown on her face."You're still pretending huh?" "Didn't come in here and show how unprofessional you are and speak to me, tell me what's wrong." Melissa snapped right back at her. Neither of the two wanted to give in and we were ready for a fight not caring about the environment they were in."Didn't you dare speak to me like that you whore!" Aria snapped at her, making Melissa burst out laughing."Do you take me for an idiot?" Melissa snappe
While eating dinner the house was silent and the only thing they heard was the cl clanking of the spoons on the plate and the silent munching of their food. The animosity had risen and neither of the two were willing to say anything to the other."How was your day at work?" Chris finally asked her while sipping a glass of water, SJ raised her gaze to him and scrunched her brows wondering why he changed his mind about talking to her."What do you want me to say? It went well because I kept thinking about my husband and his flirt in the same office."I told you it was only one time, why do you keep bringing it up?" Chris frowned, he hardly ever talked about her and Kade yet she was more concerned about him being in the same office as Melissa. "What is wrong with you?" "Don't you dare ask me such questions after what you did?" Aria scowled at him, she was getting more irritated by the second being close to him. "Now that I think of it, I don't want to have any dealing with you anymore."
The morning dawned with a delicate shine of sunlight, promising warmth for that day. The sunlight peered through the curtains casting a soft glow on Melissa's face as she slept. Gradually sensing the heat and bright light from the sun, she blinked her eyes open, adjusting herself into a comfortable position on the bed. The space beside her was empty, Chris nowhere in sight. "Maybe he's working in his study." She muttered to herself, trying to sit upright. Chris now worked from home because of Melissa. He wanted to make sure that she never got to stress herself during the last few months of her pregnancy, and that he was always there whenever she needed him. He only went to the office if the situation needed itTwisting her neck sideways to relieve them of it's stiffness, her hand instantly went to her protruding belly, rubbing gentle circles around them as a smile played on her lips. It felt like yesterday when they were unsure of their love, but now a year had passed. Gradually
Melissa stared at her wedding gown with joy plastered on her face. She had begun preparing for her wedding and was more than excited, she had asked her friend Daphne to come help her out in choosing her wedding gowns since she could not make up her mind.Cnrid had recommended that we go to a luxury "Isn't this perfect?" She turned around to ask her friend Daphne."Sure, it suits your sling but I feel it may be too heavy for you to move around," Daphne suggested while staring at the dress. "Why not try another?"The staff beside them pointed to a series of other options to choose from but Melissa was confused and didn't know which one to take."Have you found the one you like?" Chris's voice erupted in the room and they turned to gaze at him. Melissa gazed at him illuminating her face with a smile, she walked towards him and embraced him in a warm hug."Not yet, I still haven't made up my mind on which one to choose." She pouted her lips gazing at the numerous gowns available. "Why do
Chris had taken Melissa on a vacation trip so they could enjoy their moment together and get to know each other more. He also took it as a time for her to take a break from all the stress that had happened to her."Aren't these gifts a little too much?" Melissa pouted gaznng at the mirror admiring the silver dress he had bought for her."You deserve the world honey don't worry too much about the worth of the gift I'm giving you, after all the most expensive thing you've given me is your heart and my money can't be enough to buy that," Chris said as he caressed her lips placing a kiss on it."Don't flatter me." She looked away shyly, he gently pulled her close to him and looked away and gazed at her."I mean every word I tell you…. Don't for once doubt it." He leaned on her chest and smiled. "I love you too much to play with your heart."."What do you think about going out for dinner later this evening?" He asked gazing at her curiously. "It's okay if you don't feel like it." He added.
Weeks had passed since the whole incident and Chris was finally getting better although had to walk around with a walking stick to aid his movement, on the other hand, Melissa was still admitted to the hospital and still unconscious.It had saddened him to know that she lost the child but thankfully she was still alive. Chris walked into the ward with fresh flowers to put in her room so she could have a nicely scented room."Good morning princess." He smiled at Melissa laying in the bed and the only thing he got back was the beeping machine noises that assured him she was right.He walked towards the flower vase replaced the old ones with the new ones he had just brought and walked to the chair to sit beside Melissa's bed. "Wale up soon okay?" He gently lifted her hand and placed a gentle kiss on it. Her skin had gotten paler and when he had brought it to the doctor's concern, he was told that it was because she was still unconscious and when she woke up, she would get back to herself
"What?" Melissa was stunned to see Aria and glanced at Chris."She's with Alex." He forced out the words and gazed at Melissa."Such a whore." She mumbled and pulled out a gun from her pocket aiming at Aria."You have a death wish, don't you? Stooping so low that you spread your legs for every man you see.""What the hell do you know about me huh?" Aria lashed out."I know that you're a whore, that's for certain." Melissa shrugged her shoulders, Chris had finally noticed the way Melissa dressed as an officer and tilted their head wondering if he was making things up."Why are you wearing this?" Chris asked her curiously."Long story short I'm an investigator." She gave him a quick smile before gazing at Aria who was also shocked at the discovery."So all this while you used working with him as a cover-up?" Aria smirked. "Wouldn't it be shameful if they knew how you got pregnant?""That is none of your concern!" Chris raised his voice at Aria."Don't you dare raise your voice at me!" S
"Ya'll better start talking or I'm about to pry you all open." He threatened pulling out a gun from the back of his trouser. "What the hell is she here?" He asked referring to Aria who was glaring at him furiously."You seem quite energetic for the day but I'm afraid you're interrupting a heart-warming scene," Alex smirked."Aria come here right now," Kade ordered her but she stood firmly in the ground."Who do you think you're talking to honey" Sir folded her hand on her chest and smiled, Kade was somewhat taken aback, he could sense a change in her and wondered why she had behaved like this all of a sudden. "You had better watch that mouth of yours.""Just what do you mean by that?" Kade demanded, he was furious. "Are you still going to choose that bastard over me?" He pointed to Chris who remained quiet and hung his head low."I doubt that is the situation here." She threw herself onto Alex and smiled."You better get away from her or I will blast your head off." Kade threatened hi
Several days had passed and Chris hadn't heard from his brother or had anything to eat, he was slowly losing his mind and the smell of blood enveloping the room picked him so much."It's been a while." Alex's voice erupted in the room and he the door creaked open, Chris struggled to lift his head and gazed at him."He needs treatment." He turned to Marcus who was laying weakly on the floor. "He has nothing to do with this, why does he have to suffer?" "You seem quite healthy for someone how head starved." Alex lit up a cigarette gazing at Chris coldly. "Answer me!" Chris demanded but Alex still wasn't bothered by his question."I'm slowly going to drive you to insanity to the point where you would beg me to end your life but I would not," Alec said, puffing the smoke in Chris' face and laughing. "You should see your face right now.""You psycho!""Well then, why didn't I invite a very special guest huh?" He whispered into Chris' ear.Chris couldn't help but wonder who it could be an
"How can it be?" Chris gasped. "You… died.""Well as you can see it's my spirit taking revenge on you." Alex laughed sarcasticallyChris was still in shock and hadn't recovered, he recalled that after that incident he was been blamed for the death of his step brother who couldn't be found, and was taken to his grandmother's place to live till he grew up and had never heard from his parents because they had cut him off."You faked your death?" Chris gazed at him in annoyance."How could you do such a thing to me?" Alex pouted his lips looking like a maniac."I never intended to do so, but now that I think of it I should have pushed you harder so that you would truly die." Chris stared at him waiting for some sort of explanation. "So you're telling me because of a little incident you caused this chaos?"The ringing of Alex's erupted the room and he turned around walking out of the room without any more words. Chris turned his gaze to Marcus who was still unconscious and frowned.Melissa
The cold freezing water flowing down Chris' body caused him to jerk up up I'm shock, panting as he tried to catch his breath and survey his unfamiliar surroundings."Wake up Prince Charming." He heard a familiar voice echo in his ear, he gazed at the man standing in front of him dressed in an all-black attire that gave off chilly vibes. "I don't have the entire day to wait for you."Chris winced in pain gazing at the man who hit him, his entire body ached and he felt intense pain in his head as warm liquid seeped out."Who are you?" Chris asked glaring at him."What are you so keen to know who I am since you would be dying here?" "At least I remember you once I'm out of here and you're six foots under…. Sorry, I forgot no one would be burying you." Chris chuckled amidst the intense pain he was feeling."You haven't changed have you?""You know it's bad manners not to introduce yourself." Chris frowned at him trying to get a view of his fave behind the mask and suddenly felt a sense o