Shortly after the doctor left, Alex’s panic increased. His mind pondered about the expensive surgery Jack needed, and memories of hearing about someone who needed cancer treatment flashed through his mind, but he quickly dismissed them.Even though he felt deceived by Jack in the past months, he didn't wish Jack any harm. Exiting the hospital, Alex felt a hollow emptiness as he recalled the surgery’s cost again. He had no money with him, and the only money Jack managed to save was not up to a thousand dollars which they prepared to pay their rent and Emma’s school bills.Warmth enveloped Alex’s hand, drifting him away from his thoughts. Looking down, he saw Emma’s soft hand in his.“What did the doctor say?” Emma asked, and a fake smile played on Alex’s lips. He squatted down to Emma’s height, as he spoke softly. “The doctor said Dad is fine,”“Then why did you lock yourself in the room? I was banging on the door, so you could check him after he fainted.”“I’m sorry, small mom. I wa
“I'm ready,” Alex replied, and a chuckle echoed at the other end of the call.“Ready for? You act strangely, Alex. You are the same person who shoved me out of your apartment, now you are asking of me,” Rex muttered.“I’m ready to be your son and true heir,” Alex spoke hastily, and it ended with silence.“Wow! You finally accepted! Come meet me then,” Rex exclaimed, his voice tinged with happiness.“Not yet. I need help. My father needs surgery immediately.” “Your father?”“My Dad…. I mean Jack,” Alex responded sternly and Rex replied, “Ok, okay. I will deal with that. Send me the hospital’s name and the condition he is in-”Alex ended the call before he hastily texted the hospital’s name and Jack’s condition to the number. Immediately that was done, he rushed back to the hospital, hoping everything will be settled. ••When Alex reached the hospital, a man sent down from Rex helped with the payments while Alex signed the consent form. The surgery proceeded afterward, as Alex prayed
“You scoundrel. Are you here to beg for some money again?” The manager scowled, attracting the security guard’s attention.The security guard approached him and he tried to explain that Alex was Rex’s guest, but the manager shunned him.“I’m not ready to listen to any noisy pleading! So just get this scoundrel out of this hotel!” The manager barked and the security guard stood still, not touching Alex one bit. He didn't want to lose his job since he believed Alex was an important guest to Rex.“Didn’t you hear me?!” the manager barked at the guard again and Alex interrupted.“Mister, it's best you return to your duty. No need to bother yourself.” Alex turned to the guard. He didn't intend to tell anyone about the owner transfer contract yet.He planned to find out about his memories, what made him lose them before anyone would recognize him as a billionaire. The unhealed scars on his body were a huge reminder to regain his memories as soon as possible. He had promised himself that wh
“Alex?” Bella called out, unsure of who she saw. She blinked repeatedly and opened her eyes slowly, hoping Alex was just a hallucination. But when he didn't disappear as she assumed he would, her heart raced faster. She panicked.“Yes, Alex is my name. Do you know me?” Alex inquired, causing Bella to drop the spoon in shock.Deep down, Bella thought she was hallucinating or Alex’s ghost was speaking to her, and she froze. Alex’s brows furrowed when he noticed the way she stared at him with wide-opened eyes.He watched how her jaw hung and the way she stumbled backward like she saw a ghost. As she stumbled, she fell and muttered, “Ghost… ghost.” She uttered, crawling away from Alex. Meanwhile, Alex didn't understand why she behaved strangely. He reached out to her, to assist her back to the chair, but that frightened Bella more!She trembled, then screamed at the top of her voice, gaining every patron in the restaurant’s attention. “Stay away from me! You died long ago! You are a gho
Note: Alex is the short name of Alexander.“You b*tch!” Bella scowled, then she turned to Simon, her upper lip curling in disgust.“I can't believe you trusted Sophie. Why would I be pregnant with that miserable, worthless Alex’s child?” Bella voiced out, stammering as she spoke and Simon huffed. He believed Bella was lying to him, especially when she stammered, not knowing that stammering was natural to Bella when she was anxious or confronted with fear. “You are the one who should not be trusted. I saw the pregnancy report in your handbag!” Simon barked, and Bella shook her head as she grabbed the document from the bed.“I don't care if you believe me anymore! Go to h*ll!” Bella cursed, and she reached for the door with the documents gripped in her hand. Simon grabbed her arm to stop her from leaving, then he turned her around. “You can leave but that document is mine,” He smirked, trying to grip the documents from Bella’s hand, but Bella didn't let go.“Just let it go!” Sophie i
“Someone better? What do you mean by that?!” Bella yelled, her blood boiling with anger. The nurse took a step back, caught off guard by Bella’s sudden anger. She hastily wore a fake smile to regain her composure, “I didn't mean to say anything offensive, but I was only clarifying the truth.” the nurse pleaded, not wanting to cause a violent argument.“Truth? You were literally insulting my status!” Bella replied with anger evident in her voice. The nurse heaved a sigh, realizing how her statements angered Bella and she felt remorseful. “Ma’am, calm down. This is a hospital, and it should be a quiet and safe environment for everyone.”“Yeah,” Bella declared firmly, clinging to the hopes that Alex would accept her as his wife. She laid back on the bed and she glared at the nurse. “I’m quiet because when Alex and I are together, I will invite you to our party, so there is no need to argue with you,” Bella spoke firmly while the nurse laughed, before reaching for the door.“Keep dream
The car screeched to a stop before Rex’s grand villa, which was already assigned to Alex. Carefully stepping out of the car, Bella hurriedly walked into the villa with a smile gracing her lips. Grinning from ear to ear, her heart raced.She rushed to the villa, admiring the swimming pool and lush garden. They all looked exquisite and expensive to her. Finally, she has expensive things that she could easily post on her social handles, which would gain her more followers. Bella walked majestically into the villa, swaying her hips proudly. As she got into the grand villa, she pulled off her plano eyeglasses, gaping at the golden chandelier above her.She hurriedly turned to Theo, questioning him, “Is this villa for Alex? ”“Yes,” Theo replied, and Bella’s jaw hung open. “Everything, right?” Bella asked again, gesturing at the villa.Theo nodded again, “Yes,”The villa looked more expensive than her father’s house, combined with hers. She felt her world spinning before squealing happily,
“Alright then... But since Dad assigned some bodyguards and Theo to me, I don't think there is a need to fear or be that careful.” Alex continued to eat his meal and Jack’s heart crumbled.A feeling of jealousy enveloped him, as he listened to Alex call Rex ‘Dad’. He wished he had been a good father to his biological son and was as rich as Rex. Losing his appetite at his jealous thought, Jack dropped the fork and questioned Alex.“You seem to love the noodles. Should I get more?” Jack inquired, but Alex hastily declined by shaking his head. “No, no. This plate is enough. I just want to discuss some other things with you.”“It is about my personal life, and I've not informed Rex... I mean Dad yet,” a smile lit up on Jack’s face. He instantly approaches Alex, as he was delighted to know what Alex wants to discuss with him before Rex. “Go on, son.” Jack gestured and Alex chuckled. “About the dreams I had about getting married to a woman... I met the bride physically. Turned out that we