Chris walked into the house to find Aria in a more miserable state than she was earlier. She was sweating and you could tell that she was very jittery just by the way she gasped when the door opened and Chris walked in. She plastered a false smile to her face as he stared at her, "Hey, you came back." She said, her voice was still unsteady despite all the effort she had put in to sound calm and collected. He stared at her, detecting that frightened note in her voice. "Yeah... I'm here, just like I said I would be." He replied, staring at her fixedly. "Seems like I shouldn't have come, the slightest sounds make you flinch like you're in a fucking horrow movie." She swallowed and maintained the smile she flashed at him, "What do you mean, babe?" She asked and laughed nervously. "I'm fine, I told you earlier." She said. "Well, sometimes you can just see through the lies..." He muttered and walked in. When he looked at her, he saw the images again that had been sent to him, h
Chris sat in the cafe along with sipping the coffee but instantly regretted it, he placed it back in the saucer looking back at Briella seated calmly in front of him."It all seems weird, don't you think?" Briella furrowed her brows gazing at him. "I have no idea why this is going on, I feel there's something more to all of this, have you noticed anything different with him?" Chris asked referring to her, she pursed her lips lost in thoughts for a while."Well yes, there seems to be a rather favorable change if you ask me." Briella beamed with happiness as though she had anticipated this part."What's that?" Chris asked curiously."He doesn't seem to go out more often and I haven't seen him with any woman." She clasped her hands together with a grin."Well, that seems to be a weird turn if you ask me." Chris leaned back on the chair looking around with a worried gaze."What do you mean?" "Well, how could they possibly stop seeing each other after the last confusing encounter, I know
"Hello?" Chris called out to the person on the other end of the line but there was nothing but silence as it seemed the caller hadn't expected him to pick up the phone, Aria was pinned to her position in fear as Chris gazed down at her with a blank expression that somewhat terrified her. "No one is replying, do you know who that is?" Chris tilted his brows handing her back her phone and adjusting his tie, she took it from his hand with trembling hands that Chris couldn't help but notice, he gazed at her but she laughed it off taking her phone away from him."Have a nice day at work honey." She waved at him placing a soft kiss on his cheeks and walked back into the house, Chris made his way the garage and got into his Ferrari, zooming off to work, he kept wondering who the person who had called her was because she was scared to answer the call, he needed to find out who that person was and what made her so scared.Half an hour later he got to his office and settled down when he receiv
Chris panicked after seeing the state that she was in. He would have never imagined that she would have never imagined that she would faint and couldn't contain his worry. He was upset with himself for letting her go through so much stress but also wondered what could have suddenly caused her to faint. He wasted no time rushing her to the hospital, trying to save her even though he was already under so much stress but all he thought about was safety. He wanted to make sure that she was fine and that nothing happened to her. He had never been so scared about anything in his life before and for a while, it felt like his life was tearing apart at that moment. He wanted to make sure that she was okay even though he was already pissed with her… He arrived at the hospital in no time and the nurses ran around, trying to get her up. He carried her in a bridal style not even giving the nurses a chance to check on her instead. He was in full panic mode and ran into the hospital until the nurs
*TWO DAYS LATER* Chris visited Aria's ward with some necessities that he was sure she was going to need. He walked over to her ward but she was already fast asleep. He just dropped what he had brought earlier on and dropped it in the drawer that was next to her. He didn't want to disturb her and decided to leave so that she could have enough rest then later he would come back. He went outside only to bump into the doctor. " Sorry doc," he apologized and was about to leave when the doctor pulled him back. He was surprised because he hadn't expected that the doctor would act like that. " Is there something you want to tell me?" He asked the doctor who nodded in response. " Is it about Aria? What happened to her?" He was in full panic mode, ready to know what was wrong with her The doctor quickly sensed that he was overthinking and tried calming him down. " Can I discuss it with you in my office instead?" He asked. Chris became a little frightened by that because he knew that it wa
Chris was happy that she agreed to get help and promised himself that he was going to support her every step of the way. He knew that they'd had their fair share of misunderstanding and drama but he couldn't deny the fact that they were still in fact a married couple and should stick together no matter the situation. He got home a little while later with her following from behind. She had just been discharged earlier that day and even though he insisted he carried on a wheelchair, she bluntly refused claiming that she was fine and didn't break her leg. He respected her decision and promised himself not to push her into doing anything that she didn't or wasn't interested in doing. He realized that she had been greatly stressed out because of him and wanted to stick to the doctor's advice. He decided that even with whatever was going on between them, he was going to treat her very nicely and not stress her more than she already was. He knew that he couldn't risk a position whereby she
Aria walked down the stairs. She had just woken up and didn't even bother taking her bath as the only thing that she could entirely think of was coffee. She wanted it more than anything else in the world and was dying to just have a taste of it. She walked into the kitchen only to see that food had been prepared. She was surprised to know that someone cooked so very early in the morning, especially with the fact that the maids weren't even around in the meantime. She wondered if the maids had resumed because she knew that Chris would be so busy with work that he wouldn't even have time to drop her off but to her surprise and horror, Chris came into the kitchen with an apron on. She had her mouth wide open and was left in literal shock as she watched him walk over to her. She still found it hard to believe that he woke up early to prepare such a large meal knowing that he was a very busy guy. He walked over to her, wiping off his hands as he looked at her with a smile. She still cou
Chris watched in pure horror after examining both pics thoroughly. He still wasn't sure which one to believe or which one was telling a lie but for some reason, he strongly believed that the private investigator wasn't lying and perhaps Brielle was. He didn't fully understand why she would do so. Why would she go as far as to forge photos of his wife? Even though he wasn't too sure and hadn't concluded. He strongly believed that Brielle was up to something. He reminded himself that Aria can sometimes be mischievous and had a mind of her own but also reminded himself that it was for this reason that he hired a private investigator so that she wouldn't even think of doing what he thought in his mind. He didn't jump to conclusions and decided that it was best that he made his findings first and foremost to clear up rumors. He decided that he was going to find out by himself if she was around there or perhaps had tried one of her many tricks. He called the private investigator number a
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