《The Persistent CEO Wants A Baby》 Chapter 1 They were not family Tihana walked into her father¡¯s house and meet her stepmother and Emma sitting down, eating chicken and watching a movie whileughing endlessly that they didn¡¯t even notice Tihana walk in. ¡°Mother¡± she called slowly and they both turn to look at her. ¡°The princess is finally home.¡± Emmaughs and her mother joined her. Tihana swallowed and walk away, making her way towards Emma¡¯s room. Actually, when her father is home, She and Emma sleeps together just to make her father believe things are going well whileas it isn¡¯t. So Tihana already know where she¡¯s supposed to go. She¡¯s a little excited to meet her father. But she¡¯s sad that she have to keep lying to her father about what¡¯s happening at home. Tihana sigh, maybe she should just tell her father that she have been suffering all these while. If she doesn¡¯t have Diana by her side, where could she have been? Probably in the street where her stepmother have always wanted her to be. ¡°Hey Tihana, you better go do the dishes before Dad gets home. You¡¯d be the one to suffer after he leaves¡± Emma told her leaning by the door. Tihana eyed her but didn¡¯t say a word. This is her junior, talking to her like she is just nothing but a maid in her father¡¯s house. ¡°I¡¯ll go do that right away.¡± ¡°That¡¯d be amazing¡± Emma giggled and walked away. Tihana changed her wears and stood up as she walked into the kitchen to wash the te, but then she noticed something that stopped her from doing what she came in to do. Her mother¡¯s pictures in the trash can! These are some of her mother¡¯s picture that she have, Not even her father knows that such pictures exists because he don¡¯t care. She have left it in the balcony where she always leaves her bag, buting back to see them inside the trash can? Those are the only pictures of her mother that she has, and she always put it in the middle of her diary. She knows for sure that her stepmother did it. She couldn¡¯t even pay her respect to the dead? Picking out the pictures, Tihana realizes they are all drained and wet and so she walks out of the kitchen furiously. ¡°Seriously! Why would you guys do such inhumane act to my mother¡¯s pictures!¡± She yells, trying to hold back the tears already crowding up in her eyes.. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you Tihana? Why are you yelling at me again! I told you I¡¯m too tired to do the dishes, why don¡¯t you just help me out in anything? You leave me to do every single thing and all you do is just yell at me! ¡± Emma told her In an almost calm voice that Tihana didn¡¯t even recognize. ¡°What are you saying?¡± Tihana asked, taken aback by her stepsister¡¯s sudden outburst, which was way out of line. ¡°Is this how you treat them Tihana!?¡± She looked up to meet her father, standing there and looking right at her! That was when Tihana realizes, that everything was nothing but an act. ¡°Father¡± Tihana called out slowly. She nervously looks at her stepmother and Emma who was already standing behind her father and making faces at her. ¡°You are just like your mother, unable to please. How can you allow your junior to do everything in the house and you still yells at her?¡± ¡°Father, I didn¡¯t do no such thing¡± she cries. It breaks her heart that her father have no atom of trust in her and don¡¯t always fail to remind her that she¡¯s just like her mother when ites to bad character. ¡°You don¡¯t have to lie about this , dear. Why don¡¯t you just tell your father how you¡¯ve been telling us, and that you wish we¡¯d just end up in the street?¡± Her stepmother said, fondling her hand. Tihana scoff in disbelief. ¡°Why are you doing this?! How can you tell lies on me like that!¡± ¡°My mother is not lying, look here father..¡± Emma said, raising her shirt a little up to show her father a mark on her stomach. ¡°Tihana you gave me this mark yesterday because I refused to get you water , I told you I was tired but you don¡¯t want to hear it¡± Emma used her. Tihana couldn¡¯t control the tears already rolling down her cheeks as she look at her father, helplessly. Begging him with her eyes to believe her. ¡°I shouldn¡¯t have considered taking you in after finding out you are not even my daughter!¡± Her father suddenly said and the room went silent. Tihana felt her world threatening to crumble as everything went silent for a while until she heard her stepmother¡¯s voice. ¡°She¡¯s not your daughter? What are you saying honey?¡± ¡°Yes you heard it. She¡¯s not my biological daughter, her mother cheated and get pregnant with her.¡± ¡°That¡¯s a lie father. You are my father, how can you say such things about my mother, your wife!¡± Tihana cried helplessly. She¡¯s starting to feel weak that she don¡¯t think her leg will be able to carry her longer. ¡°All these years, I have tried my best to believe you are actually my daughter. But you are just nothing like me and only a pain to me! Do you even know how much I disgust the sight of you?!¡± Tihana take one step backward and held onto a chair for support as she tries to look directly into the eyes of the man she have always called father. He¡¯s lying. ¡°Wow! So we ain¡¯t even blood rted? We ain¡¯t even sisters? ¡± Emma said and giggled and their father sighed. He pulls out a chair to sit down as he have been standing since he came back. His wife pulls out another chair to sit next to him. Trying to find favour in the hands of her husband, she asked in a fake tone of worry. ¡°Honey, you¡¯re probably stressed out from work and saying things. C¡¯mon, there¡¯s no way Tihana is not your daughter. ¡± She turned to Tihana who was just staring blinky at them. ¡°Tihana, your father is just joking. Don¡¯t take his words to heart¡± she said, gritting her teeth. ¡°Stop it Reba!¡± Emma¡¯s father shouts, throwing a file at the table. ¡°I finally took up the courage to do a DNA test and it proves that I¡¯m not your freaking father! Your mother had an affair with her manager which leads to her getting pregnant with you. I have wanted to believe you were my daughter and didn¡¯t have any courage to do this untilst week¡± Emma slowly walk forward and pick up the file, she torn it open and bring out a paper. Her stepmother stood up to look into the paper with her. ¡°Wow, it¡¯s true Tihana. Look! My father is not your father, we are not family¡± Emma said with a tune of mockery giving the paper to Tihana who collected it. Ofcourse she looked into the paper and this time, her world crumbles right before her. Reba approaches her stepdaughter and hugs her , faking a sob. She whispers into her ear so her husband won¡¯t hear what she says. ¡°That¡¯s right, now you can leave and won¡¯t have any more reason toe back here¡± Emma¡¯s father didn¡¯t say another word as he just leans on the chair. He have taken up so much courage to do what she did today. Ofcourse he also cheated. But that was out of being petty. He still loves Tihana¡¯s mother so much, when he finds out that she cheated and the time he finds out, Tihana is just a year old. Broken, the old man have gotten his self drunk which leads to him having an affair with Reba too, which turns to her getting pregnant with Emma. When Tihana¡¯s mother died in that ghostly car ident, He couldn¡¯t think of himself staying without a wife while he have a baby Mama outside. So he just went ahead to marry Reba, because she have his baby too. All these years, he have been scared of finding out that the affair of herte wife would cost him not having Tihana as his first daughter. And a week back, his fears have been confirmed. And to see Tihana treating his real family that way made him hates her at once. He transferred all the hate he have for whoever her father turns out to be, to her. ¡°I want you to leave my house Tihana. I don¡¯t want to ever see you again.¡± This time, Tihana looks up at her father in tears. ¡°You are really my father, I know you as one. Don¡¯t do this! My mother didn¡¯t cheat on you¡± ¡°Are you saying the DNA result is a lie?¡± Reba asked her smiling. ¡°This is what you wanted, isn¡¯t it? To see me get out of your sight forever! Why don¡¯t you tell him how you treat me ? Why don¡¯t you tell him that everything you guys said is theplete opposite!¡± Tihana yells in tears. Reba coughed nervously as her husband looked at her. ¡°What is she saying?¡± ¡°Honey don¡¯t mind her! Here she goes again, trying to lie against me and my daughter.¡± Reba said pulling Emma closer to herself. ¡°This¡± Tihana cried, showing her the wet pictures of her mother. ¡°You guys did this right? You soaked my mother¡¯s picture in the water and left it in the dust bin! Do you guys really hate me this much?¡± ¡°I saw you do this earlier Tihana. Please stop lying¡± Emma told her and Tihanaughs sadly. ¡°I did this? Why would I soak my own mother¡¯s picture just to me you?!¡± This time, Tihana was yelling and her voice was loud that Emma¡¯s father have to stand up from his chair. ¡°Enough of this act youngdy! Just get out of here this minute¡± he yells and sigh. Looking at her one more time, he walks away, walking pass her. Tihana hold his trouser as he stops and look at her.Content ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Father.¡± Tihana called slowly. ¡°Geezzz, let go of him. He just told you he¡¯s not your father¡± Reba said and p Tihana¡¯s hand off. Tihana watched this man who have be a total stranger to her now, as he walks away. Emma and her mother chuckles. ¡°I feel d to hear this news¡± Reba confess. Not saying a word, Tihana holding onto her mother¡¯s picture and the DNA result, she walks out of the house. ¡°Don¡¯te back!¡± Emma yells after her. It was raining outside but Tihana didn¡¯t even care, or maybe she didn¡¯t even notice. She walks like a zombie, into the rain¡­ In tears. How can she ever imagined her life to crumble like that in front of her? Everything she was made to believe had been a lie. ¡°Mother, you never told me about any of these¡± She mutters in tears. Tihana stopped walking and look back at her family house, which is now a strange house to her. Without another thought, She starts walking down the street to board a car to Diana¡¯s apartment. She doesn¡¯t care if she catches cold because of the rain or something, she just need someone to confide on. Same time she wanted to be alone. Chapter 2 Then make me a grandchild? ¡°Tihana, are you okay? Geez, why didn¡¯t you grab an umbre beforeing back?¡± Diana asked as she rushes to her. She wasn¡¯t expecting Tihana to be back home anytime soon, but when she heard the knock on the door, she got worried because she wasn¡¯t expecting anyone and Tihana already said she won¡¯t be back till tomorrow. Actually, Tihana¡¯s Ex-father is a truck driver and is hardly home. Tihana being thrown out to the street by her stepmother, the only ce she call her second home is Diana¡¯s apartment. Early, she had gotten a call from her stepmother that her father ising back. Had she know this will happen, she won¡¯t have bother even going there. Tihana didn¡¯t reply her as she instead circle her hand around Diana¡¯s waist, hugging her. That was when Diana heard her whimper and realizes she had been crying. She didn¡¯t try to push her away despite the fact she was wet. Diana instead hugged her back and console her even without knowing what went wrong. But she knows for sure that whatever that had happened to Tihana, must be rted to her stepmother. ¡°Come sit over here Tia, I¡¯ll get you a cloth to change¡± like a baby, Tihana obeyed and went to sit on the mat. Diana walks into her room and pick out some of her wears. She had nned to go shopping with Tihana probably tomorrow or next so she can pick out new wears for her. She walks back to the sitting room and gave the cloth to Tihana. ¡°Change into them while I go in to boil some hot water. I can¡¯t take care of you if you catch cold and you know how bad that will be.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t respond as she couldn¡¯t even bring herself to say anything. She¡¯s still short of words as she tries to make herself believe she was dreaming. Diana sighed and walk into the kitchen, she plugged the electric kettle and pour enough water in it , then waits for it to boil.. She approaches Tihana after and handed the cup of hot water to her. ¡°What happened to you sweetheart?¡± Diana asked worriedly after Tihana had taken the cup from her. Tihana didn¡¯t respond immediately and Diana waited patiently. Giving her enough time till she¡¯s ready to talk. ¡°He¡¯s not my father¡± Tihana muttered slowly. The words had been too hard toe out of her mouth but she finally said it. Diana didn¡¯t understand what she meant immediately and so she raised her eyebrows in confusion. ¡°Who? What are you talking about..?¡± ¡°My father¡­ Diana, he¡¯s not my father.¡± Tihana said again , this time she spoke a little louder but her voice was cracking. ¡°You should get some sleep Tihana. Just go to bed and we will discuss about this tomorrow, you look a total mess and I can¡¯t pick out a word from what you¡¯re muttering.¡± Diana told her. She helped Tihana sat up from the mat and then she lead her to her bedroom where Tiay down silently like a baby being pet to sleep. Diana turn to leave the room but she noticed Tihana was holding her arm. She raised her eyes at her. ¡°Don¡¯t go anywhere Diana, don¡¯t leave me too.¡± Tihana muttered as tears rush down her cheeks. Diana look at her friend for a while and then smile slowly as she dragged out a chair and sat on it. She patted Tihana¡¯s hair and held her hand tight. ¡°I¡¯m right here, by your side.¡± _____^ The chauffer drives the car slowly out of the airport. Wayne turn to Aiden and remove one of the eye phone he have on. ¡°You should call your mother that you¡¯re back.¡± Aiden eyed him but didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°What¡¯s my afternoon schedule?¡± Wayne looks away from him and bring out his iPad. He understands Aiden lives a busy life and don¡¯t always have time, but he¡¯s the only son and he should at least always include his mother in his affairs. ¡°Uhm Boss? You¡¯ll be having lunch with your Grandfather¡± Aiden¡¯s eyes sparkles as he leans up from the chair, he hit his palm on the chair and growl. ¡°Seriously! Why does it have to be so?¡± Aiden shouts at no one in particr. Wayne didn¡¯t say another word as he just power off the iPad. Trowing a fist and nagging can¡¯t get him out of the fact that he¡¯ll be seeing his grandfather. Ofcourse he¡¯s always the least person Aiden wants to see. Wayne looks at him again and chuckle. He enjoys seeing the look on his face whenever he gets a news that he¡¯ll be meeting with his grandfather. ¡°What time will it be from now?¡± Wayne look at his wrist watch and back at Aiden who is already looking tired. ¡°In forty-five minutes time¡± Wayne tells him and again, Aiden growls. ¡°Drive to my office¡± Wayne said to the chauffer who nods and change the GPS map. Wayne smile and lean back on the car. Loving the look on Aiden¡¯s face. ____ Aiden Turner walks into his office as he removes his suit flying it to wherever it¡¯d be able tond. He adjusted his tie and sat down, crossing his legs together. ¡°You¡¯re not seriously not going?¡± Wayne asks his Boss who was backing him and didn¡¯t respond for a while. ¡°Do I really need to go? I just arrived from a one week business trip! I¡¯m tired and deserve to rest as well look into this two weeks records.¡± Aiden tells him and Wayne nods.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. ¡°But you know Grandfather will be furious if you don¡¯t go? At least give him a phone call.¡± Wayne advised. ¡°A phone call? He¡¯s going to nag too, I¡¯ll just send him a message. Yes, a text message¡± Aiden dips his hand into her pocket and brings out his cell phone. Clicking on his grandfather¡¯s contact, Aiden attempts to send him a message but he got distracted when his office door flipped open. No one dares toe into his office without having an appointment with him. So he raised his head to look at the door. Aiden got up at alert, and stood up almost immediately when he realizes who it was. Wayne smile a little and take a step backward. ¡°You know he¡¯sing don¡¯t you?¡± Aidan whispered to Wayne eyeing him badly. ¡°Trust me Boss, none of this was my idea¡± Wayne defends himself. ¡°And where¡¯s that Old Unmarried grandchild of mine?¡± Aiden¡¯s grandfather yelled walking closer to them. Aiden swallowed and forced a smile on his lips, walking forward him. ¡°No one told me you wereing. How are you doing Grandfather?¡± The grandfather stopped walking and stare at him, he raised his walking stick to point it at his grandson. ¡°You miserable grandchild. Are you trying to be nice again? Oh my God! You just stayed two weeks overseas and you¡¯re already looking older than me?¡± Wayne chuckles but shuts up when he saw the look on his Boss¡¯s face. ¡°Grandfather, are you doing this again?¡± ¡°What? I¡¯m very sure Wayne told you that you¡¯re supposed toe have lunch with me, were you nning to not show up at all?¡± Aiden looks over at Wayne, begging him to help with his eyes. Wayne nods and approaches them. ¡°Good afternoon Grandfather, My Boss is actually preparing toe meet you. But since you¡¯re already here, why don¡¯t you just sit down and I will order for some drinks?¡± Grandfather looks at Wayne and then at Aiden and scoff. ¡°Look at Wayne, young and a sweetheart! I wish he¡¯s my grandson and I won¡¯t have to deal with you¡± Aiden didn¡¯t reply as he watches his grandfather walk over and sat down. He adjusted his tie again and went to sit opposite him. Wayne bows a little and walk out of the office. Now, leaving the two old men¡¯s. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯m just 32¡­ I¡¯m not that old already¡± Aidenined when he¡¯s sure Wayne has left. ¡°You¡¯re already older than me. Tell me, did you find a girlfriend over there? I was told there are lot of white girls abroad, don¡¯t tell me you didn¡¯t go out with any?.¡± ¡°Wah Grandfather, I told you I¡¯m not interested in girls. I don¡¯t wanna date any of them¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because!¡± Aiden sigh and scratch his head as his grandfather stare at him attentively. ¡°Because I¡¯m busy. I have such bigpany to manage, I possibly won¡¯t have time to go on a date and pet ady everytime.¡± Aiden¡¯s grandfather sighed, shakes his head negatively and lean back on the couch. ¡°You have be even worst. I got married at 22 Aiden. I had your father at 25, what? I¡¯m still able to take care of everything till date.¡± ¡°We¡¯re not the same grandfather¡± Grandfather raised his stick and made to hit Aiden who stood up immediately, running to stand at the back of the desk chair to avoid getting hit. ¡°I don¡¯t care if you want a girlfriend or not. What¡¯s your n about getting married?¡± Aiden sighed and moved awaypletely from his grandfather. He went to lean on the wall and bring out his phone. Texting Wayne as fast as he could. ¡°quick! Come save me¡± He turned back to his grandfather. ¡°No ns at all grandfather.¡± ¡°Do you want me to die before my time. Why don¡¯t you have no ns to get married?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t even have a girlfriend Grandfather!¡± Aiden tells him, pushing himself back not to yell. ¡°Because you don¡¯t want to! At 32 you¡¯re still single, why not get a hold of one of your flings and get serious with her?¡± Aiden sighed and told him he can¡¯t. He¡¯s rich and busy, None of the girls out there is his standard. And probably, all of them wants him for his money. ¡°You can¡¯t? Alright Aiden. Whatever decision you take, But do me a favor?.¡± Aiden eyed him. He hates his grandfather¡¯s favour request but then, there¡¯s no way he¡¯s going to get away from him. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Since you don¡¯t want a girlfriend and don¡¯t want to get married. How about you make me a Grand Child?.¡± Chapter 3 Don’t flatter Me,Yet Wayne walked into Grandfather¡¯s sitting room and sat down. He had requested to see him alone. Not with Aiden, but just him. Wayne didn¡¯t need anyone to tell him what his conversation with the old man is going to be. It¡¯s definitely going to be about his grandson, Wayne¡¯s Boss. He stood up to greet Grandfather when he saw him walk into the sitting room. Then he sat back down after the old man was seated. ¡°It¡¯s been long since youst invited me over alone, grandfather. Is every thing okay?¡± Wayne asked and the old man looks at him. ¡°Is it?¡± He questioned him back and Wayne look at him, confused. ¡°Huh ? Sorry..¡± Grandfather didn¡¯t respond immediately as he adjusted his chair and wave at Wayne toe closer. Wayne obeyed and sat on the couch, closer to the old man. ¡°Aiden is not here, so you can be free to tell me the truth. Is everything okay with My grandson?¡± Wayne swallowed as he tries to understand what grand father is talking about. ¡°Nothing is wrong with Aiden, Grandfather. Why? Did you heard anything again?¡± ¡°That¡¯s not it. If nothing is wrong with him, then tell me, is he seeing anyone that he doesn¡¯t want me to know? Maybe he¡¯s afraid I won¡¯t approve of his rtionship with her . Tell me the truth Wayne.¡± Wayne chuckles and push himself not tough at the words of the old man. He don¡¯t me him for being worried about Aidan¡¯s marital status though. Every responsible family member will also be worried about the same thing. ¡°I tell you, Aiden is not in any sort of serious rtionship with anyone.¡± ¡°With your words, Aiden is still doing his 3 days hang out?¡± Wayneughs and nods. ¡°Yes, grandfather.¡± ¡°When you told him I¡¯m going to take thepany away from him, what did he say? He freaked out huh!? ¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t say much¡± Wayne lied, he have forgotten to give Aiden that message and he¡¯ll sure tell him once he gets out of here. ¡°That pathetic old man!¡± Grandfather cursed and this made Wayne smile even more. How can an old man be calling someone as young as Aiden an old man too? Making it looks like Aiden is older. ¡°I¡¯m setting up blind dates for him again. You have to make him attend to every single one of them.¡± ¡°Blind dates? Grandfather, you know Aiden better. He told you he¡¯s not ready to go on a date, do you think he¡¯ll ever get serious with any of this set up dates of yours? He¡¯ll just waste their time as usual¡± ¡°Who¡¯s talking about him dating any of them? He should find the perfect one to make a baby with!¡± Wayne coughs as the words of this old man seems to choke him right under his throat. Grandfather didn¡¯t say another word, he just look at Wayne and pushes a ss of water towards him. ¡°You should drink some water.¡±Content ? N?velDrama.Org. Wayne obeyed and drank the water, dropping the ss cup back on the table. Wayne looks at grandfather, now paying much more attention to him. ¡°A baby!?¡± Wayne asked and grandfather nods. ¡°He said he don¡¯t want to date, he¡¯s not interested in getting much intimate with ady. He¡¯s not nning to get married, what do I do! I need a grand child¡± ¡°Grandpa, it¡¯s not like you¡¯re dying tomorrow¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Grandfather said and raised his stick in an attempt to him with it but Wayne shifted away from him. ¡°You think making a baby with a randomdy is okay? It¡¯s just like having an illegitimate child. And he says he¡¯s focused on thepany, do you think he¡¯ll be able to take care of the baby?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care how he do that Wayne! I¡¯m setting up the date. I¡¯ll inform my personnel assistant to help me set up with these richdies, people who are of his standard¡± Wayne didn¡¯t want to argue further so he just nodded. ¡°What if Aiden is not interested in any of these?¡± ¡°Then I¡¯ll make him end up in the streets with absolutely nothing¡± Grandfather chuckles and Wayne shakes his head. This both old men are losing it!. ¡°I¡¯ll inform him about your request , grandfather.¡± ¡°You should pay attention to him now more than ever. I¡¯ll inform you after I set up the dates for him. Make sure he always go to each date and he shouldn¡¯t try to y arrogant!¡± Wayne nods and bow. ¡°I¡¯ll leave now, grandfather. Expecting to meet you in the office on Thursday¡± Without waiting for the old man¡¯s reply. Wayne walks out of the house. Once he¡¯s outside, he pulls out his phone and call the office secretary. ¡°Hello¡± ¡°Help me check on Aiden¡¯s evening schedule¡± Wayne told her. ¡°Hang on in a minute, sir.¡± There was silence as Wayne still cing the phone on his ear, walks into the car and get in. ¡°Hey. He¡¯s to have a dinner date with Blossom. That¡¯ll be in a hour time¡± ¡°Okay thank you.¡± Wayne disconnected the call and ce his phone back into his pocket then he turns to the chauffer. ¡°Drive to boss¡¯s penthouse¡± Back at Grandfather¡¯s house, the old man happily calls onto his personal assistant who¡¯s always next to him. ¡°Are you feeling okay sir?¡± ¡°Yeah. Get me my drugs from my room ande sit, I¡¯ll be needing you to help with lot of things.¡± ¡°Just two minutes sir.¡± He walks away. Grandfather lean backfortably on the sofa and smile. He can¡¯t let Aiden be a pain in the ass, he¡¯s already trying to be. Aiden is his only grandson, and now he¡¯s refusing to get married or have a serious affair withdies more like giving people negative thoughts to believe he¡¯s either gay, or something is wrong with his body. Grandfather no longer care if he gets married at all or not. All he wish for is that he makes him a grandchild. He don¡¯t want to know how he will do that, but he hopes he does just that. Having a child, whether a son or a daughter will really pin him down. It¡¯s not always about running thepany and making money. He needs to make his own family too. __ Tihana walked into the sitting room the next morning, she had woken up feeling very tired and really yearns for a ss of water. Her body feels so weak like someone who had a hangover. She drags herself to the kitchen and opened the fridge to take out some bottled water. While drinking it, she heard the door click open and then she walks back to the sitting room and saw Diana removing her foot wear while carrying some grocery bags. ¡°You went to the market earlier?¡± Tihana asked and Diana nods dropping the bags on the table. ¡°I went to pick out some things, you were so asleep and looked tired so I didn¡¯t bother to wake you up¡± Diana said as Tia nods. ¡°I¡¯ll take this to the kitchen then¡± she smiles and made to carry the bags but Tihana stopped her. ¡°Sit. We have something to talk about.¡± Tihana looks at her and without hesitation, she drags out a chair and sat opposite Diana.. ¡°What do you want to say?.¡± ¡°You¡¯re gonna act like things are alright?¡± Diana raised her brows. Tihana sighed, swallowed and look away. In an attempt to make no eye contact with Diana. ¡°Seriously?¡± This time, Tihana looks at her and then sh her a fake smile.. ¡°Everything is alright, you don¡¯t have to worry about me.¡± ¡°Really? Are you sure I shouldn¡¯t worry?.¡± Tihana nods and Diana sigh and look away. ¡°Don¡¯t give it much thought, he can stay with his real family then. As from today Tihana, we¡¯re sisters. We¡¯ll always be by each other¡± Tihana¡¯s eyes sparkles as she smiles sadly and went to hug her friend amidst tears. ¡°Thank you so much Diana. I would have probably been in the street now if not that I have you ¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee. I¡¯ll be leaving for work in an hour, you should prepare breakfast¡± Tihana nods like a kid sent to an errand and then she carries the bag and exits the sitting room. Diana sighed and pull out her cell phone and open her father¡¯s message for the third time. She stepped out of the house and stood outside, dialing her father¡¯s number. ¡°Sweetheart¡± her father¡¯s voice came up first and Diana smiles. ¡°Father. How are you doing?¡± She asked and look back at the door, more like ensuring Tihana is not close by. ¡°I¡¯m fine Baby¡­ What¡¯s the problem? Your voice doesn¡¯t sound too strong. Are you sick again?¡± ¡°No father, Were you able to get the job for her?¡± ¡°Tihana?¡± ¡°Yes Father.. she¡¯s going through a really tough time since after finding out about all these things.¡± ¡°I feel so bad for her. Anyways, I¡¯ll see what I can do since she¡¯s your tight friend.¡± ¡°Thank you so much. I¡¯ll hang up now¡± Diana disconnected the call and walk back inside where she sees Tihana dishing out the foods and she smiles at her. ¡°Come over and eat , Diana¡± Tihana told her, without ignoring, Diana approaches the table. ¡°It¡¯s been long Ist eat what you cooked. My mouth is already watering, Chef Tihana.¡± Tihana giggles. ¡°Don¡¯t tter me this early , babe.¡± Diana smiles as she sat down and waited for her to dish out the rest of the food so they can eat together. Chapter 4 A blind date Wayne gets out of the Aiden¡¯s penthouse and enters the car again. This time, he wasn¡¯t with the chauffer. The reason was because, he¡¯s driving his own car. He had actuallye to Aiden¡¯s penthouse to deliver some documents. He steps on the gear and slowly drives out of the fa?ade. Five minutes and three secondster and Wayne pulls out his car on the side road and got down, walking to the back of the car , he looks down to check if anything got broken. And his tail lights was broken, he walks to the ck car parked behind him and knocks on the front door ss . The front door ss rolls down and reveals ady with a brown short hair and has a sunsses on. Mere looking at her, one can tell how tensed she is. Wayne looks at thisdy¡¯s hand which was on the steering wheel and realizes it¡¯s shaking. She¡¯s scared or nervous. Wayne swallowed. ¡°Are you okay?¡± She didn¡¯t respond immediately as she just went ahead to remove her sunsses then pushes her hair backwards. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. I¡¯m going somewhere and i am already runningte.¡± She apologizes. ¡°You¡¯re trembling, you haven¡¯t been involved in something like this before?¡± Wayne asks. She nods. ¡°Yes sir.. I¡¯m really sorry. Here¡¯s my card, you can take your car to the mechanic and give me a call after so I can foot the bills¡± Wayne wanted to tell her that it¡¯s okay and he¡¯s going to repair it on his own but thedy cut her short. ¡°Give me your phone?¡± She stretched out her hand. ¡°What, why?¡± She didn¡¯t wait for him to finish speaking before grabbing the phone from his hand and inputting her phone number. ¡°Make sure you call me and don¡¯t try to threaten meter.¡± Wayne watches the car drive away and he turns his head back to look at the card she gave to him earlier. ¡°Diana Watts¡± Wayne smiles , he thought the name is a beautiful name for her. Putting the card into his pocket, He walks back to his car and got in. Driving off. He got down in front of thepany and he¡¯s d he was not in the car with Aiden when the side impact collision happened earlier. Otherwise Aiden will make sure to find every reason to pick on thedy. ¡°Have CEO arrived yet?¡± Wayne asked the front desk executive immediately he walked in. ¡°Yes, minutes ago. He¡¯s in his office¡± She replies him. Wayne thanked her with a little smile before he walks away, getting into a elevator and pressing the fourth floor. He waited patiently until the elevator stops, then it opens and Wayne was about getting off when he saw Aiden approaching him in a hurry. ¡°Where are you rushing to?¡± Wayne asks. ¡°Do you know about this?¡± Aiden replies him with his own question. ¡°How can grandfather hold a business meeting in mypany and I didn¡¯t know about it? Not even you told me!¡± Wayne says, in a rush tune. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I thought you knew. That was two days ago, while you¡¯re still abroad¡± ¡°Arghhhh! That old man is really getting on my nerves¡± Aiden swears. He turns and start walking back to his office while Wayne walks behind him. ¡°Secretary Ruth, get me a cup of ck coffee¡± Auden ordered before sitting down. ¡°Right away sir.¡± Aiden sat down and pull out a file from his drawer and start checking on them. ¡°I dropped by at your penthouse and left the documents for nominating as you requested.¡± Wayne said and Aiden didn¡¯t look up but he just nodded. ¡°I heard the research and development department are low with workers?¡± ¡°Yes.. over the months, they¡¯ve been doing poorly because they don¡¯t have enough workers.¡± ¡°Grandfather didn¡¯t know this?¡± Wayne nods. ¡°He doesn¡¯t, apart from attending some meetings, he doesn¡¯t really supervise thepany.¡± ¡°Set up job offers in the billboards, also in our page in social media. Stop it from being shared by people, I¡¯ll not appreciate it if over two hundred people startsing in when the post is shared.¡± ¡°For research and development department?¡± Aiden nods. ¡°Alright Boss. I¡¯ll go talk to the head of the department first, she can do the advertising more than me. I mean, stating the requirements¡± ¡°You do just that.¡± ____^^ Diana pulls off in front of his father¡¯s detached house and walk inside, the maid rushes over to her to take her handbag from her. That¡¯s right! Diana is a rich man¡¯s child but she chooses to not depend on her parent¡¯s wealth and just build her own world. She can get whatever she want from her father no matter what it is. But Diana didn¡¯t want to be that spoilt , over pampered child who looks up to her father¡¯s money to eat. She had meet Tihana two years ago at a bar where Tihana once worked. That day, it was raining and she had gotten into an argument with her boyfriend, ex boyfriend now. And she had gotten herself drunk. Tihana helped her by using her ID card to figure out her apartment and boarded a cab with her till she¡¯s home safely. She left her a letter toe pick up her car at the restaurant when she wakes up. Diana couldn¡¯t thank her enough and so she begs her to be her friend. Finding out about Tihana family¡¯s status and how she¡¯s being treated. Diana took it upon herself to care for her, when she was sent out of the house the same day she lost her job, that was a year ago though. She took her in because she¡¯s now her friend. And Tihana had never taken advantage of her kindness to her to stab her behind. She have not also been a good friend, but a good sister too.Content ? N?velDrama.Org. What Diana hates is the fact that her family fails to see the pretty strong girl in Tihana. And she wishes there¡¯s a way she can sue her stepmother for her behavior, but Tihana doesn¡¯t want that. She believes none of it is her stepmother¡¯s fault and she¡¯s d they took her in until they¡¯re tired of her. Diana is soft spoken. She¡¯s a quiet girl who speak only a few words and loves hanging out. Her pretty brown short hair makes her look even more beautiful.. she got her brown hair from herte mother who had died when she was 16 years old, out of heart cancer. She¡¯s 25 now and doing just so good and she knew well that wherever her mother is, she¡¯d feel so proud of her. ¡°My Baby¡± Her father calls out walking down the stairs. A maid hade up to his room to inform him about his daughter¡¯s arrival. He haven¡¯t seen her for some months. Diana¡¯s father had never for once try to hold her back from doing what she wants to do. Eventually, he¡¯s d his wife raised an independent woman. ¡°Father, I missed you.¡± Diana said and went over to hug him tightly. She smells him and giggles.. ¡°You smell so redolent!¡± She smiles and her father disengage from the hug and ruffles her hair. ¡°You haven¡¯t changed a bit.¡± He told her.. ¡°Let¡¯s seat father. You told me you¡¯ve something urgent to talk to me about.¡± Her father walk to sit on a chesterfield chair and Diana sits on the arm chair opposite him. Diana cross her leg and lean on the chair, then look at her father and paying him a full attention. ¡± This might be off topic but you¡¯re my only child and I thought we¡¯d have to talk this over. Don¡¯t get mad at me, will you?¡± Diana at a loss , smile at her father. ¡°I won¡¯t. What do you wanna talk about?¡± Her father breath down and look at his daughter¡¯s expression to make sure she¡¯s not feeling ufortable or anything simr. ¡°Do you have any man yet?¡± He asked him slowly and Diana raised her eyebrows. ¡°A man? Like a boyfriend..?¡± Diana asked. She know understands where the conversation is going. Her father is worried that she¡¯s single and already 25. ¡°Yes. Do you have anyone you¡¯re interested in?¡± Her father went on to ask. Diana was on the go to say ¡°Not yet¡± but her mind ponders over the guy she had meet earlier. The man she had mistakenly hit his car. Diana smiles a little but the smile fades off almost immediately. ¡°Not yet father. But soon¡± ¡°That¡¯s great Diana¡± Her father smiles and Diana didn¡¯t fail to notice the excitement in her father¡¯s tone hearing that she¡¯s single. ¡°You¡¯re not doing it again? Right..!?¡± Diana asks, understanding where he father was heading to. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Are you setting me up on a blind date again? I told you, I¡¯ll find my man myself.¡± ¡°C¡¯mon! I trust you about that, but this time it isn¡¯t just an ordinary date or anything simpler¡± Diana looks at her father and cross her arms across her chest. ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°Aiden Turner¡­ His grandfather is setting him up on a blind date, you know what it means when you eventually starts dating and marrying him? He¡¯s like the richest young CEO.¡± ¡°Father, what do you mean young?! That man is 32, he¡¯s old¡± ¡°Don¡¯t say that , beauty. He¡¯s still young. Anyways that doesn¡¯t matter, so you are gonna do that?. Go on a date with him¡± Diana didn¡¯t let her father finishes before she shakes her head negatively. ¡°No. That man is very Cold and arrogant. I can¡¯t deal with him, plus he¡¯s a flirt who thinks money can buy someone. He don¡¯t even care about how others feels!¡± Her father smiles as he looks at her daughter disparage Aiden. ¡°You really know more of him than I do.¡± He cuts her short and Diana sigh and roll her eyes. ¡°There¡¯s no way I¡¯m getting involved with such man like him.¡± ¡°C¡¯mon Beauty! You can change him after all. Okay, I know you don¡¯t like him but how about you just go on the date? Maybe you might change your mind about him.¡± ¡°No way!¡± ¡°But I can¡¯t say no to his grandfather. He¡¯d think I¡¯m hiding my daughter away from him.¡± Diana looks at her father in understanding and sigh. Then she nods her head. ¡°I¡¯ll go on the date if you do me one favour? Find a good job for Tihana.¡± ¡°Your wish. I¡¯ll do that, thank you beauty. You¡¯re just like your mother. So considerate¡± Diana smiles at her father and walk to hug him again then kiss his cheeks. ¡°I¡¯ll get going now, father. So I can get home early.¡± ¡°Drive safe.¡± Diana sh her father a smile as she grabs her handbag and walk out of the house. She gets to the garage and get into her car. Ofcourse there¡¯s no way she¡¯s going to go on that date. While she have said yes to him, Diana have her own ns¡­ Tihana is the one to rece her. Chapter 5 And Tense….. ¡°You haven¡¯t been picking up my calls since you came back from abroad, really what happened? Did you find another flock over there?¡± Aiden looked at thedy in front of him as he just chuckles. He have epted her invite to meet her at a restaurant and she have been nagging andining about not getting enough attention from him. This, Aiden sees ridiculous. She¡¯s just one of the Sluts he hangs out with, no feelings attached. Aiden wondered when thesedies will realizes he only needs them for fun and nothing else. He feels absolutely nothing for any singledy. One reason he isn¡¯t prepared to get married, and having his grandfather nags him everyday about him getting old is what he hates. He only wants to have fun with these girls who throws their selves carelessly at him. ¡± I can¡¯t say a word if you continue nagging me like you¡¯re sort of my wife or something.¡± Thedy rolls her eyes at him and sat down. ¡°You are tired of me already? It¡¯s been only three days and you were away for two days ¡± ¡°Finally you seem to understand something.¡± Aiden smirks and thedy sighed. She felt sad that she wasn¡¯t able to win his love. Everyone knows about his flirting behavior anddies still don¡¯t get tired of throwing their selves at him. It¡¯s just because, everyone wants to be the one lucky person to end up with the Billionaire CEO. She looked at him and then nods, there¡¯s no need in trying to make the conversation longer. No one can make him go against what he already said. He¡¯s really a nut head. He doesn¡¯t stay more than three days with anydy. And during your time with him, you¡¯ll really try to impress him in every single way. Both trying to impress him in bed, and trying to make him notice the fame he¡¯ll get. Mostly, Aiden goes for rich standarddies. He really has a high taste ofdies. ¡°I heard you always gives anydy you dated something in return?¡± ¡°What don¡¯t you understand? We didn¡¯t date¡­ We hanged out, you should know the difference between dating and having fun ¡± Aiden smirks as she rolls her eyes. ¡°Whatever Aiden. What are you giving me? ¡± ¡°What do you want?¡± Thisdy¡¯s eyes sparkles with needs and desires. How long she have waited to hear that question and herees it. ¡°I¡¯ll like to take that sport car¡± She points at the car Aiden hade to the restaurant with. Aiden chuckles, smirks, and then nods. Throwing the keys at her. ¡°It¡¯s yours.¡± ¡°Really! Oh My God¡± grabbing the car key, she rushed out of the restaurant and didn¡¯t hesitate to get into the car¡­ Without bothering about Aiden , she drives off. Aiden stood outside the restaurant and sighed. ¡°And one of my cars is gone, again¡± He smiles. It¡¯s more like he enjoys doing it. He pull out his cell phone from his pocket and check the time. Wayne should be here already. And he was right, Wayne approaches him with his face looking cold but Aiden cared less. ¡°You gave out your car again!?¡± Wayne asked more like, a little yell. Aiden nods and just walk straight to the car Wayne had bring to him. ¡°What do you expect? I told you all these flocks just want something to flex with. They¡¯re all after Money!¡± Wayne walk closer to him and folds his hand. ¡°Not alldies , Sir¡± Aiden turn his face and look at Wayne, but he didn¡¯t want to push the conversation further. ¡°What now?¡± He had sensed Wayne have something to say as he doesn¡¯t make any move of trying to get into the car to drive him to his Company. Wayne is not just his COO, but he¡¯s also like an older brother to him. So Wayne is free to talk to him not like his Boss, but like an older brother. ¡°About what Grandfather discussed with you earlier?¡± Wayne said. Aiden turns to him again, this time he leans on the car and fold his hand beneath his chest. ¡°What do you think? He¡¯s an old man and he¡¯s probably just saying things.¡± Wayne chuckles. ¡°I think he¡¯s serious this time¡± Aiden red at him and look away, staring at the road this time. ¡°I don¡¯t care if he¡¯s serious. How will he expect me to make a grandchild for him when I¡¯m not even married?¡± ¡°Then get married!¡± Wayne suddenly said. Aiden flinched at him and Wayne moved back wards, smiling. ¡°You¡¯re seriously nut! I¡¯m just 32 okay? Don¡¯t make this a big deal. I don¡¯t even have such ns of getting a girlfriend, not even a wife¡± ¡°All the flock you¡¯re hanging out with, none of them is your taste yet? You don¡¯t have to get married to them to make a baby actually¡± Wayne suggested and Aiden looks at him. ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Contract Marriage?! Just to make a baby.¡± Wayne said and Aidenughs. ¡°I told you I¡¯m not doing that! I don¡¯t need a child and I don¡¯t need any whore hanging around me, seriously?¡± ¡°Well, you¡¯ll have to do something to get yourself out of this mess¡± Wayne chuckles. ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Grandfather threatened to close you ount, remove you from office and leave you on the streets if you don¡¯t make him a grandchild¡± This time, it was way funnier same time serious than Aiden expected. ¡°You¡¯re kidding me! Geez, that old man has even be pathetic that I thought he was. Who wakes up one morning and suddenly wants a grandchild..?¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Your grandfather¡± Wayne told him and without another word, he walked over to the car driver¡¯s side and got in. He rolls down the window and look at Aiden who was still leaning on the car, after getting these shocking news of his grandfather threatening him. ¡°Get in. You¡¯ll bete for your meeting.¡± Aiden opened the door and get in, but he wasn¡¯t his self anymore. Well! It seem things are about to get more interesting from here¡­.. And tense. Chapter 6 Try Me, Aiden Aiden Turner walks into the bar and sights Blossom sitting over at the counter , backing him. He puts his hand inside his pocket and approaches her, he pulls out a chair and sit. Drawing her attention.. ¡°Aiden¡± Blossom calls in her tiny voice as he shes him a smile that he didn¡¯t return. ¡°Why do you wanna see me, here of all ces too?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t like this ce? I¡¯m sorry I thought you¡¯d like it. C¡¯mon, how about we change ce, where do you wanna go to?¡± Aiden sighed and waves at the bartender to get him a drink, ignoring blossom till the bartender arrives with his drink. Aiden takes a sip before he looks back at Blossom. ¡°Don¡¯t act like we¡¯re friends. I¡¯m still epting toe meet you because of your father¡¯s rtionship with my family. Don¡¯t try to push things harder¡± Blossom looks away slowly and Aiden heard her sigh before she says a word. ¡°Why do you always have to be rude to me? You don¡¯t even care how much your words hurts me¡± Aiden chuckles. ¡°It does? Wow! I¡¯m so d.¡± Blossom stamp her feet on the ground and stood up with her bag. ¡°You¡¯re just an arrogant piece of trash¡± Hurt, Blossom hurried out of the bar in anger. Aiden watched her walk away and he smiles. d he¡¯s able to get rid of her, at least for today. She¡¯s really a pain in his ass and Aiden wondered why she¡¯s so obsessed with him. Not like he¡¯s showing her any sort of attention or affection. He have always been extra cold to her just so she can back out, but she ends up always running back to him and he hates it. She should also understand that if he¡¯s to have anything to do with her, it had to be making her his y thing.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. But he respects her, he can get whatever he wants from blossom but he respects her and don¡¯t want to dirty her. Not because she¡¯s someone special to him, but because of the rtionship his family shares with her father. He doesn¡¯t want to be the one to ruin things. But when he gets fed uppletely with her behavior, he¡¯s definitely going to overlook all these. Aiden drank the remaining wine in his ss and pays for it before walking out of the bar. He stops and got into his car, starting the engine, he drives off. He didn¡¯t actuallye with his chauffer or with Wayne, he¡¯d do that if he¡¯s meeting with other people. But it¡¯s Blossom. Aiden yed a slow music in his car as he just drive, focusing on the road and heading to hispany for supervisor. His phone rang and he picks it up almost immediately. ¡°Speak¡± he says. He hadn¡¯t even look at the screen to know who was on the line, he had just picked the phone call. ¡°Are you done with Blossom?¡± Aiden figured out the voice to be of Wayne¡¯s, and he was right.. ¡°Yeah. I¡¯m heading to thepany for supervision.¡± ¡°You haven¡¯t started working yet?¡± ¡°From next week. I have something to fix till the end of this week.¡± ¡°Okay Boss. I¡¯ll drive to thepany too, then¡± Wayne tells him and Aiden didn¡¯t reply nor disconnect the call. He just threw the phone on the car seat and look back on the road. ___^^^ ¡°Grandfather is waiting for you in the waiting room. You should go see him before you get off work¡± Wayne tells his Boss who was working with hisptop. ¡°I¡¯m going to do just that. You really don¡¯t have to talk to me about it.¡± Aiden tells him off, rudely. Wayne didn¡¯t say a word again but he stood there and looks down at Aiden. Aiden looks up from hisptop in anger and look at Wayne. ¡°You¡¯re gonna stand there and watch me work?¡± ¡°Grandfather wants to see you¡± with this, Wayne walks away. Aiden exhales and look at the door. He don¡¯t understand why his grandfather have to always be on his neck. Since he came back from the states, he haven¡¯t rest peacefully without his grandfather being everywhere around him. He shuts hisptop and stood up then puts on his suit jacket which he had removed earlier. Then he walks out of his office and heads to the waiting room. There, he meet his grandfather sitting down and drinking an orange juice. ¡°Why are you here again?¡± Aiden asked him as he walks to sit opposite him. He have never sit next to his grandfather for once, not because he couldn¡¯t. But he knows when his grandfather gets pissed, he hits with his stick which hurts. So Aiden always make sure he¡¯s sitting opposite him as to avoid getting hit. ¡°Argh! You pathetic old man. You don¡¯t even have respect anymore.¡± He scolds him and Aiden just looks at him. He¡¯s not sure he¡¯s ready to sit with him and talk about something not important. ¡°I told you I¡¯m not old! Look at yourself in the mirror, you¡¯re the old one here. Geez, you¡¯re making it looks like I¡¯m older than you.¡± Aiden rolls his eyes. ¡°I don¡¯t care. What did you do to Blossom!?¡± Aiden chuckles and cross his leg together. ¡°She came running to you like a puppet?¡± ¡°Aiden!!¡± Her grandfather shouts, raising his stick which make Aiden flinch. ¡°Put down your stick and we¡¯ll talk! She¡¯s being clingy and I just tell her about it.¡± His grandfather didn¡¯t respond immediately and he red at Aiden for some seconds. He take a sip from his juice, more like to calm himself down. ¡°I have been think about Blossomtely.¡± His grandfather chuckles and Aiden swears he hates that look on his grandfather¡¯s face. It¡¯s not good! ¡°Now Aiden, I think Blossom is the one I want you to be with.¡± Aidenughs as he looks at his grandfather. Ofcourse his grandfather knows how much he despise Blossom so he¡¯s doing this on purpose. Blossom didn¡¯t do no wrong to him. He just doesn¡¯t like her because she¡¯s clingy, fake and annoying to him. He might hang out with other girls but he can never imagine himself being with Blossom. ¡°You¡¯re kidding me! No way I¡¯m doing that.¡± ¡°Why? You have to chose one. Go on the date I¡¯m going to set up for you, find a perfectdy and get married to her.¡± ¡°Marriage?! Geez! We didn¡¯t talk about marriage here.¡± ¡°Let me finish.¡± His grandfather tells him. ¡°Get married to whoever it is and make me a baby with her. That¡¯s all I want.¡± ¡°Make a baby with someone I don¡¯t love? Is that how you got married during your time?¡± Aiden asked in disbelief but the old man doesn¡¯t look like he¡¯s going to give up soon. ¡°What do you know about love?! You pathetic grandchild¡± he rolls his eyes and continue. ¡°Either you do this with someone you find interesting yourself, Or I¡¯ll arrange your marriage with Blossom. If you don¡¯t chose any of this and give me a reply tomorrow? Then be sure to get disinherited and I¡¯ll make sure you end up in the streets, with nothing. ¡± The old man smiles. It looks like he¡¯s having fun doing exactly what he was doing now. ¡°Are you kidding me right now grandfather! Geez you¡¯re unbelievable.¡± ¡°Try me¡± He told him. Without waiting for Aiden to say any more words, the old man stands up and walk away leaving Aiden sitting there to think about his own life. Chapter 7 You’ll pay me back in a different way… Aiden stamp his feet on the ground in anger and stood up, walking out of the waiting room too. He meet Wayne standing by the door and it was obvious he was waiting for him. ¡°You Okay?¡± Wayne asked him when he saw the look on his Boss¡¯s face. ¡°Get the car ready¡± Aiden simply said and walks away. Wayne nods and bows his head a little before heading to the elevator. ^^^ Blossom drops her bag on the table and shut her door , she haven¡¯t uttered a word to any of her maids as she just walks straight to her room. The maids also know too well that she¡¯s angry, and so they avoided getting on her bad book otherwise they¡¯d lose their job in just a blink of an eye. Blossomy on her bed and looks up at the ceiling blinky. Thinking about how Aiden talked to her earlier made her feel even worse about herself. She have tried so much all these years. She just don¡¯t understand if she¡¯d ever do Aiden any wrong as she couldn¡¯t think of any. Though still, she doesn¡¯t understand why he¡¯s always pushing her away. How much it hurts her when he sees him hanging out with his y things. But she¡¯s d he¡¯s only ying with them and he¡¯s not doing anything serious with any of his flings. When he heard about Aiden going on a blind date because he wants to get married, she had hurriedly wanted to see him to talk to him about it. There¡¯s no way she¡¯s going to sit and watch him get married to any piece of trash. It¡¯s okay for Aiden to hate her without a reason, but it¡¯s not okay for him to hurt her over and over again. All these years that she had been with Aiden, Blossom had prayed silently that one day he¡¯s going to realize how much he means to her. She¡¯d do anything to make him hers. But Aiden seems very far to realize this insatiable Desire in her. Yes, Aiden is a cold rude, arrogant jerk. But she loves this jerk. She have always does. Now, she have talked to his grandfather about his behavior towards her and she knew there¡¯s no way his grandfather won¡¯t talk to him about it. But she didn¡¯t tell the grandfather about her feelings. She had only tell him that her dream is to get married to Aiden one day. She knows too well that with these, since her grandfather is the one setting up the date that he¡¯d want her to get married to Aiden. She should try to get closer to him too, maybe caring and being with him always will favour her. If there¡¯s one person that can talk to Aiden with authority, it¡¯s his grandfather. Not even Aiden¡¯s mother can do this. Talking about Aiden¡¯s mother, Blossom smiles. She have always call her daughter inw and she¡¯s obsessed with her. Maybe she should also try to win her love even more. Gaining their love will make Aiden weak about his opinion. She doesn¡¯t care if Aiden loves her or not, she just want him to be his and she believes that isn¡¯t too much to ask. Blossom is a dark haireddy with longshes and yes, she¡¯s very beautiful. She¡¯s used to acting all up just to get people to like her. One thing she loves, is drawing attention to herself. She loves to find favour in the hands of people. And that¡¯s why earlier, Aiden said that she¡¯s fake. She loves to put up an act to gain fame, and she hates to see someone she feels is more prettier than her. Making Aiden hers will be one of her biggest achievement, she have no ns to get married anytime soon. But since this is Aiden, she¡¯d do anything to find favour in his hand. She yearns for his love. _____^^^ Tihana walk out of the bathroom and dry her hair, she had just finished taking her bath. Earlier, she had taken some medication because she¡¯s having fever. She puts on her cloth and went to sit on her bed bringing out her cell phone. Tihana starts checking her email messages to see if anypany offered her job. Three days ago, after she lost her job, she have sent her CV to somepanies hoping to get a job. She doesn¡¯t want to in pain and a burden to Diana. Diana had really done a lot for her and it¡¯d be like she¡¯s taking advantage of her if all she does is wake up everyday and sit at home without working. She¡¯s not paying house rent , she¡¯s not buying things and she¡¯s not buying groceries. Tihana feels bad about it and that¡¯s why she really needs a job. She can¡¯t let Diana do everything alone. After all she¡¯s just a tenant in her apartment. Tihana sigh and touched her forehead, she¡¯s feeling hot again. Who wouldn¡¯t fall sick after hearing such news she heard earlier? Actually, Tihana had thought her world already came to an end. But she didn¡¯t want to believe everything her father told her. Even with the DNA test result showing that they¡¯re not rted, Tihana still feels something was off. As much as Tihana didn¡¯t want to think about her family, she just couldn¡¯t. And that¡¯s why she¡¯s feeling sick. Tihana feels it¡¯d be better if she don¡¯t think about the fact that the people she calls her family are strangers to her. She¡¯s just a tenant living with them. No wonder life had been unfair with her while living there. Perhaps, it¡¯s because she doesn¡¯t belong there. Thinking about her mother, Tihana shakes her head negatively. She refuses to believe that her mother will ever cheat on her father and had her. She grew up with her mother before she die. Even though she doesn¡¯t know so much before her mother¡¯s death, but she knows something. She had never seen her mother around any man as she¡¯s just aplete house wife. How could she have cheated?. Tihana believe her mother loves her so much to cause this pain for her. She hadn¡¯t thought also about finding her real father. She doesn¡¯t want to, because she¡¯s scared of the truth. And because she trust her mother. Tihana heard the door open and that stops her thoughts as she look at her cell phone to check the time, but it¡¯s not time for Diana¡¯s arrival yet.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Diana had told her she¡¯s going to work and she doesn¡¯te back until five. So she stood up and put on her flip-flops then walk into the sitting room and meet Diana there. She was on call and so Tihana just sat down and waited for her to end the call. Tihana can¡¯t hide the fact that she envy¡¯s Diana so much. She¡¯s rich and have a father who will always stand by her. She¡¯s beautiful and have a sense of humor, and she¡¯s independent too. Tihana describes Diana as the perfect wife for a good guy. ¡°You¡¯re back early. How¡¯s work?¡± Tihana asked when she noticed Diana was done with her call. ¡°Had you been crying?¡± Diana asks and lean down to look closer at her. ¡°Crying, no!¡± Tihana says and smile. Diana nods and walk to sit down then removes her heel and stretch her leg which hurts a little. ¡°I didn¡¯t actually go to work. I couldn¡¯t¡± ¡°Are you okay?¡± Tihana asked worriedly. Diana isn¡¯t the type that skips work no matter what appointment it is. So hearing say she didn¡¯t go to work whileas she left in the morning saying she¡¯s going to work made Tihana worried. Diana works in her father¡¯spany, her father had wanted to make a secretary or a manager but she turned down the offer, she just want to work as very normal person and gets her sry at the end of the month. Some of the people in thepany didn¡¯t even know she¡¯s the owner¡¯s daughter. She prefers to keep her identity simple. ¡°I¡¯m fine, hale and hearty. I went to see my dad so I missed work¡± Diana smiles at her. ¡°Oh. He asks to see you? Is everything okay?¡± Diana nods. ¡°Everything is fine. He just wanted us to talk.. by tomorrow or next, you¡¯ll start working.¡± ¡°Diana!! I told you not to.¡± Tihana yells a little and pouts. ¡°Well, I already did, I saw your emails¡­ All thepany¡¯s you sent you CV rejected you. What do you expect me to do?¡± Tihana pushed back the tears in her eyes and went to hug her. ¡°I don¡¯t know how to repay you for being so kind to me.¡± She cries. Diana chuckles. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll pay me back in a different way.¡± Chapter 8 The same cold man?! ¡°You¡¯re still thinking about grandfather¡¯s word?¡± Wayne asks and sit next to Aiden. Aiden didn¡¯t reply immediately as he just take a sip from the wine in his ss, he sighs and lean back on the chair. Wayne look at him and also sigh. He hates to see him in this condition but same time, he feels d about the decision Aiden¡¯s grandfather had decided to take. It¡¯d be worse if Aiden continues with his behavior. It won¡¯t only affect his reputation, but thepanies as well. ¡°You need to stop thinking about it. We¡¯ll try to figure out the best way to make him change his mind.¡± Wayne says, even though he have no n of going to talk to grandfather. And even if he does, He knew too well that Grandfather doesn¡¯t go back on his words. ¡°You know him! He¡¯s definitely going to stand on his word. How does he expect me to go on a date and get married to a random girl, then get her pregnant and stuff!¡± ¡°Does he even consider that fact that I¡¯m going to have to live with her for the rest of life? How am I supposed to do that and who says I like babies?.¡± ¡°Actually, you love babies¡± Wayne cuts him shut on that and Aiden just scoff. ¡°Whatever¡± he mutters. Wayne looks at him and bring out his phone quietly.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°If that what you¡¯re worried about, then how about we n it in another way?.¡± Wayne asked and Aiden looks at him with full attention. He¡¯d like to do anything to get out of this mess. ¡°A contract Marriage¡± Wayne told him. Aiden was taken by surprise with Wayne¡¯s outburst but he wanted to believe that having a contract Marriage will get him out of this, they can just stay together and get divorce after a while. To make his grandfather believe it¡¯s because they couldn¡¯t keep their differences. But Aiden have something else to consider. The baby that is involved, if he ever finds someone ready to ept the contract Marriage, will that same person ept to have a child with him? If that happens, Aiden knows thedy will keep returning to see her child and he just have to pay her off. But paying her off, what will he tell the child when he grows up and wants a Mommy?. ¡°There¡¯s nody that they¡¯d ept to get a child involved. Too, I¡¯m not ready to be a father.¡± Aiden tells him. ¡°You¡¯ve tomorrow to get back to grandpa. If you are ever interested in the contract Marriage let me know and I¡¯ll set the contract and everything.¡± Wayne just says. ¡°Will it work though? The contract Marriage?¡± Aiden asked worriedly and Wayne nods. ¡°It¡¯ll. Whether a child is involved or just a fake marriage, they¡¯ll always grab that offer for money.¡± ¡°Then what happens after the contract is over? Who takes care of the baby?.¡± Wayne chuckles and lean closer. ¡°The father. Aiden Turner.¡± Wayne smiles and walk out of the sitting room, exiting the house. Aiden sat on the couch and watch him walk away. Dies he think this is funny in any way to make fun of him indirectly? He sighs. He had gotten off work early today because his grandfather¡¯s words had a huge effect on him. Talking about thepany, it¡¯s actually being managed by Aiden and it¡¯ll be officially his after his grandfather dies. And this is why , his grandfather always gets thepany involved when he¡¯s talking to him. Aiden can build his ownpany if he wants, but he chose to manage his grandfather¡¯s because he¡¯s old and no one else will do that if not him. He sighs and bring out his phone. He should probably give his mother a call. Never in his life had he imagined something like this to be happening to him. And it feels so weird that out of everything grandfather can ask for, it has to be a baby. Even if he wants a baby, why won¡¯t he be patient with him and let him make the decision himself? ____^^ MORNING , NEXT DAY. Tihana walks out of her room adjusting her skirt and meet Diana eating, and she smiles at her when she saw her. ¡°You look excited about your new job.¡± Diana asks. ¡°I am. Thank you so much Diana, I had actually lose hope and thought I¡¯m not getting a job ever again. Life has really been unfair to me.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t push too hard on yourself. And you should thank my father instead, he¡¯s the one that got you that position.¡± Tihana nods in understanding. ¡°I¡¯ll do that when I get back. I hope my first day won¡¯t be bad.¡± Diana just smiles and didn¡¯t say another word as they both starts eating. After, Tihana got into Diana¡¯s car as she drives her to her new work ce. Tihana wanted to get to work by boarding a bus or a cab, but Diana insists she¡¯s going to drive her before going to her own office. It¡¯s her Tihana¡¯s first day and she shouldn¡¯t bete. ¡°Don¡¯t try to act crazy there. Thatpany is highly respected and the CEO won¡¯t hesitate to fire you at any slight mistake¡± Diana tells her as she turns off her engine. Her father hadn¡¯t really tell her much about thepany, or maybe she didn¡¯t ask. But he told her to talk to Tihana about her behavior so she doesn¡¯t lose her job early. Tihana nods. ¡°I promise, I¡¯ll keep my job safe and sound.¡± Dianaughs and waited for her to get off the car before waving at her and wishing her lucks. After she had driven off, Tihana turns to look at the big mansion in front of her and she gasps. She have never been in a ce as big as thispany. Maybe that¡¯s because she always work with the smallpany¡¯s. And now, just like a dreame true, she ended up here. Tihana is determined to dedicate her best in this job and holds onto it as long as possible. She can¡¯t afford to disappoint Diana¡¯s father. In as much as she¡¯s pleased with the love Diana¡¯s family is showing her. Tihana still thinks that she¡¯s a border to them. Diana is actually two years older than her and she knows everything about her. She couldn¡¯t wait to receive her first sry. Tihana believes it¡¯s time she also try to find herself a new apartment and move out. She didn¡¯t want to tell Diana about it until her money is enough. She knows her too well and know she¡¯ll freak out if she hears she¡¯s nning to move out. ____^^^ ¡°Father, why don¡¯t you stay a day longer? I¡¯m going to really miss you.¡± Emma tells his father who was standing at the door with his bag. It¡¯s time for him to get back to work as his time to stay with his family is almost over and he¡¯s out of enough cash. He needs to hustle to keep up with his family¡¯s need. ¡°Emma is right. You know she¡¯s your only daughter, please stay a day longer.¡± Emma father¡¯s eyes sparkles a bit hearing Reba¡¯s word but he pushes it back. He doesn¡¯t want anything to remind him about Tihana. And yet, he won¡¯t stop thinking about her. He actually feel sorry and worried about her being on the street with no shelter. Even if she¡¯s not his daughter, at least he should have let her stay. And maybe, give her the chance to figure out and know who her real father is. ¡± I have to go. I¡¯lle back in a month or two¡± he tells them and Reba went to hug him, Emma did the same. The twodies stood and watch him step out of the house and they shut the door. Reba sigh and went to sit down putting a bubble gum in her mouth. ¡°Mother, you look pissed. What happened?¡± Emma asks and sit next to her with her phone. ¡°Your father. He still thinks about that pathetic girl and won¡¯t get over her. All night long, he stays up and just look at her picture and her mother¡¯s. I feel cheated on.¡± Sheins. ¡°You don¡¯t have to give that a thought. It¡¯s just us fully here now. Beside, he hates histe wife and now he despise her daughter. Why won¡¯t you be happy?.¡± ¡°It feels good for me to realize I¡¯m the only daughter. My friends were all happy. So just be happy , mother¡± Reba sighed and sh her daughter a smile. ¡°That¡¯s right. I¡¯m going back to continue watching my series, I think it already started.¡± ____^^^ ¡°The research and development department¡¯s job is¡­¡± ¡°Making sure that agreed project deadlines are met. writing/editing draft questionnaires and reports. keeping up-to-date with research/policy developments. writing speeches, articles, policy papers and party briefs. developing new methods of research and reporting.¡± ¡°writing research specifications agreeing project requirements, objectives and research reference terms.¡± She kept on going and going and Tihana stopped paying attention. She understands everything about her job beforeing in the first ce. So having this woman list things to be done for her, was kind of annoying. The job is just simr to the job of a reporter and she had been there. ¡°I know these job requirements ma¡¯am¡± Tihana slowly tell her when she noticed the woman haven¡¯t stopped talking. ¡°Oh.¡± The woman mouthed and drop a file on Tihana¡¯s new desk which she had been newly assigned to. There areptops and other important things on the desk and it was neatly arranged. ¡°You can take your time to check anything, you can go home when you¡¯re done. You start work fully tomorrow.¡± ¡°Why not today?¡± She raised her brows. ¡°Because¡­. I need to talk to Boss first.¡± Tihana mouthed an oh and didn¡¯t say another word, but then she got curious about something she should¡¯ve known earlier and she decides to ask. ¡°Sorry, what¡¯s the name of the CEO.¡± The woman looks at her. More like, trying to figure out how she doesn¡¯t know the owner of thispany because everyone does. ¡°That¡¯ll be Aiden Turner.¡± She tells her and Tihana¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°Aiden Turner!!¡± She calls out drawing attention to herself. That arrogant jerk!¡± Tihana cursed under her breath. Then she looks around and noticed the eyes on her, she quickly apologizes and turns her head away in embarrassment. Now people might think she¡¯s one of his flings. ¡°Are you okay Miss?.¡± Tihana nods. ¡°You said I can leave and start work tomorrow right?¡± The woman nods. Without hesitation, Tihana grabs her hand bag and her cell phone.. ¡°Then, I¡¯ll see you tomorrow.¡± She didn¡¯t wait for the woman to reply before she runs out of the office. Tihana gets into the elevator and get in, pressing thest floor. How can she have imagined herself to work under the same man that made her lose her job? She knows for sure that she shouldn¡¯t be mad with him or hold any grudge against him but she couldn¡¯t help it. That day, she had not only felt hurt that she lost her job, she had also been hurt regarding the manner he had talked to her. And now, it turns out she¡¯s going to have to work under this same cold man! Chapter 9 Boyfriend for hire For a while, Aiden looks down on Blossom. He had suddenly lost his words and her request came out sudden. ¡°I know you¡¯re not interested in all these girls, So Aiden.. let¡¯s get married.¡± This time, Aidenughs and without uttering a word, he walks away. Blossom stood there for another seconds as she looks blinky at the door. She sigh and went to pick up her bag , then she walks out of the office. She can¡¯t believe that she actually said that, but she had to. Blossom can¡¯t imagine herself watch Aiden get married to someone else. She won¡¯t only be hurt, but she¡¯ll be embarrassed among her friends whom she had always brag to that Aiden belongs to her. Blossom thinks it¡¯s time she talk to her father and ask for his help. He¡¯d like him to set up an arranged marriage between her and Aiden. No matter what it might take her, She just want to be with Aiden. Aiden Turner enters his grandfather¡¯s apartment because he wanted to talk to him again to confirm if he really meant all he said earlier. ¡°I was expecting you.¡± Grandfather said to him and motioned on him to sit down. ¡°Well here I am. Did you went on to tell Blossom toe and persist my life?¡± ¡°Blossom? Did she came to your office?.¡± Aiden watched him closely before he nods. ¡°I didn¡¯t. But anyways, Blossom is beautiful and a nice girl. She alsoes from a respectable family, have you ever thought about how your life will be if you end up with her?¡± ¡°Yes¡­ Miserable!.¡± Aiden says and Grandfather¡¯s face looks disappointed. ¡°You rich jerk. Blossom is every Man¡¯s dream, why not just get married to her? Your children will definitely be the cutest if you make babies with her.¡± ¡°Grandfather. Enough about Blossom, I ept to go on with the blind date.¡± His Grandfather¡¯s eyes sparkles in excitement. He had never imagined Aiden to give in easily, he had only threaten him earlier because he wants him to feel scared and agree to go on the date. But even at that, he have not expected him to agree. ¡°So you¡¯re getting married?¡± Aiden leans on the chair and look at his grandfather then smirks. ¡°I have to go on the date first, and I¡¯m sure none of thisdies can satisfy me.¡± ¡°I made sure I select the best of the girls for you. Since you agree, I¡¯ll arrange three dates for you tomorrow. Hopefully you¡¯ll find the one.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll love to y with them.¡± Aiden smirks and his grandfather groans. ¡°Don¡¯t y naughty around me. And you have to be decent! Don¡¯t go there and start acting like a piece of trash, you won¡¯t only embarrass yourself there but me also.¡± Grandfather told him. But Aiden wasn¡¯t ready to hear it, he have his own ns and he¡¯s not going back on them. Maybe after seeing Blossom, he now wants to do this. To get married as quick as possible, Aiden wondered what type of expression Trenton will have on his face when he finds out he¡¯s getting married. Trenton is Aiden¡¯s work partner, they run their own differentpany but they¡¯re verypetitive. Always wanting to take a step ahead of the other. Aiden doesn¡¯t really worry about all these, Trenton is the worst. ¡°You want a baby right? Why don¡¯t you rx, and let me make you the grandchild you wanted?¡± Now grandfather doesn¡¯t like the tone of Aiden¡¯s voice. But he doesn¡¯t want to worry. Aiden is right, he wants a grandchild and he should be happy he had epted to give him what he wanted but still, grandfather thinks he have to make somethings clear. ¡°Don¡¯t do it because I said that¡¯s what I want. Do it for yourself, Start up your own family. The earlier the better.¡± ¡°Go on and Schedule my date, let your manager send it to Wayne. Have a nice day grandfather.¡± Aiden stands up and walks away, strangely he was smiling. He hadn¡¯t ept to go on the blind date because he now wants to get married, or because he wants his own family. He¡¯s doing it for some reason best known to him. And it¡¯s definitely going to be a contract Marriage with a baby involved, just like Wayne suggested. Aiden knew he have to pay anydy that epts his offer and he¡¯s not bothered about the money. He have more than enough. He gets into his car and step on the gear , then drives out. He wasn¡¯t going back to his house though. It¡¯s evening and Aiden thought it¡¯d be nice to visit his mother in her Mansion. She must have been feeling lonely. Not really lonely because she have maids at her beck and calls, but she might just be feeling a bit lonely from missing her son. Aiden thought he should also tell her mother about his ns of getting married.. He knew his mother is going to be excited, she had also wanted a grandchild but she never talks to him about it always, like his grandfather does. He stopped at a flower shop to pick up some flowers for his mother, rose flower though. That¡¯s his mother¡¯s favourite flower. ____^^^Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Tihana and Diana sat at their usual restaurant as they ordered for spicy noodles and meat. The both girls prefers to eat outside. Most especially Diana. Tihana feels like it¡¯s better to cook at home instead of eating out as that makes you spend lot of money, but Diana sees the opposite. asionally in the evenings, After Diana had gotten off work, she¡¯lle over here with Tihana so they can eat dinner. They¡¯re both known in the restaurant and have be a regr customer. Diana took another meat from the te and shove it into her mouth, Tihana¡¯s te of noddles was in front of her but she was pressing her phone with one hand while holding her stick with the other hand. ¡°You good?¡± Diana interrogates. Tihana looks up from her phone and beam, she nods and drop her phone. ¡°Just looking up for thepany I¡¯ll be working with, I think I need to know alot about them.¡± Diana nods in understanding as she stops eating to grab a can of water, then she drinks it. ¡°So you¡¯re starting tomorrow?.¡± ¡°Yes. And Geez, you didn¡¯t tell me who the CEO was.¡± Diana grimace and looks at her. ¡°How am I supposed to know? I¡¯d have given you details if I knew anything.¡± She nods her head listlessly. ¡°Well, I found out the CEO of thepany is Aiden Turner, that rude jerk from the airport.¡± Diana whoop over her food when she heard the name Tihana said and then she drank another water to calm herself down. ¡°This noodles is too spicy.¡± Diana said, pretending that she choked because the food was hot and spicy, but Tihana understands. ¡°You knew right?¡± ¡°Calm down girl, trust me. I told you I had no idea.¡± Diana was saying the truth, she had asked her father to find Tihana a job at a good ce but she didn¡¯t say any specificpany or try to know about thepany when her father tells her he have a job offer for Tihana. She trusts her father to get Tihana a good job so why will she both investigating? And hearing that thepany belongs to Aiden Turner, Diana could help but feel timorous. She¡¯s just going to ask Tihana to rece her on her date, how will she ept to go if she finds out it¡¯s with Aiden? And even if she didn¡¯t tell her Aiden¡¯s name and just say it¡¯s a random guy, Tihana is still going to meet him. Then what will happen after the date goes wrong as nned and Aiden discovers Tihana works in hispany?. Diana bites her bottom lips nervously, she doesn¡¯t want to put Tihana in any kind of stress or issue, but she can¡¯t say no to her father. Not when he have done what she pleaded with him to do for her. And she can go on that date by herself! She¡¯s not interested and she can¡¯t stand up for herself. What happens if she goes there and Aiden wants her? She¡¯s definitely not in for any drama. Earlier in the morning, Diana had gotten a message that her date with Aiden is tomorrow. And this date isn¡¯t about rtionships, it¡¯s about marriage!. So Diana have her fears, What if Aiden proposes to her when she¡¯s not interested?. She had nned to talk to her father, that she¡¯s not going on the date because she already have a boyfriend. Which is a total lie. Her n is to hire a boyfriend and she already have someone in mind. Diana suddenly turns to look at Tihana, feeling passionate all of a sudden. She grins and tap Tihana yfully. ¡°What are you doing? What¡¯s up with the big smile on your face!?¡± Tihana asks and Diana didn¡¯t try to cover the grin, instead she smiles even more. ¡°Do you wanna get married?¡± Tihana looks at her andughs, Ofcourse the joke is very funny and it cracks her up. ¡°Geez Diana, don¡¯t make such joke over spicy food.¡± She couldn¡¯t help but wonder why Diana will ask her such silly and weird question. She¡¯s just 23 and haven¡¯t even achieved anything, she¡¯s not even interested in dating and now, Diana is talking about marriage. How ridiculous! ¡°I¡¯m serious. Just answer, do you wanna get married?.¡± Tihana first look at her friend¡¯s expression and then she drops the stick she was eating her noddles with. ¡°Yes I¡¯ll, at the right time. When I find the perfect guy.¡± There were silence as Diana pouts and make baby faces at Tihana which she understands almost immediately as her eyes widened. ¡°Your father is setting you up for a blind date again?.¡± Diana nods and Tihana sighs. She¡¯s now leaning on the chair and have already lost appetite of the food. As much she hates blind date and whatever thates after it, Tihana feels jealous of Diana in every little way. She has such an amazing father who loves and cares for her so much. A father that respects her decision and also stick with her, always wanting what¡¯s best for her. But she¡¯s different, her father is a total different man. Or maybe, he could have been like Diana¡¯s father if he was actually her real father. Tihana sighs and look at Diana. ¡°Why are you looking at me like that? You can just turn him down.¡± ¡°I could have! But I made a promise to him. I promised him I¡¯d go if he finds you a good job and he already done that.¡± Now, Tihana feels bad. She can¡¯t believe Diana made such sacrifice for her and that made her want to tear up but she hold herself back. Again, Tihana is wondering the best way to reward her for all the times she had helped and had been there for her even when she¡¯s just a no body. ¡°So? You¡¯re gonna go then?¡± Tihana query, but Dia shakes her head negatively. ¡°I won¡¯t. And that¡¯s why I¡¯ll be needing you to do the exact time you did thest time.¡± Tihana chuckles as she remembers how she made the man from Diana¡¯sst blind date screaming on top of his lungs. ¡°I told you I¡¯d stop going for your blind dates. We agreed that will be thest time, so sort this out yourself.¡± She says and start eating again, avoiding making eye contact with Diana. ¡°C¡¯mon, just this onest time.¡± She pleads but Tihana doesn¡¯t want to hear it. ¡°That¡¯s the same thing as other days.¡± ¡°I swear, this is gonna be thest.¡± Diana promises and now, Tihana looks up at her again. ¡°How should I be sure?.¡± ¡°Cause I¡¯m hiring myself a boyfriend.¡± Diana precipitates and Tihana just stared at her, taken aback by surprise. Chapter 10 Already had someone in mind Tihana stood and look at herself in the standing mirror, she slowly turn her back to see the view of her butts and then she turn to look at Diana who was sitting down, looking at her. ¡°I don¡¯t like this one, it¡¯s just like It has all my shapesing out.¡± They¡¯re in the clothes shop because Diana said it will be nice for them to pick up new clothes for the date and for their selves too. ¡°But still, it¡¯s my favourite among others you have wore.¡± Diana insisted and Tihana rolls her eyes and walk back inside to remove the cloth. ¡°You probably like it because it¡¯s tight. If you don¡¯t want this date to work out, I have to be putting on something out of fashion.¡± Diana understands and so she tells her to pick up whatever she wants and thinks it¡¯s the best. Minutes passed and Tihana walk out from the changing room now wearing something different. She smiles boldly at Diana. ¡°I¡¯ll take this one then.¡± She smiles and Diana justughs because just like Tihana said she wanted, the cloth is way out of fashion. ¡°You have two more hours.¡± ¡°Stop reminding me. Actually, I think you should be d today is Saturday, cause if today is working days, you won¡¯t see me epting to do this.¡± ¡°Very well then, I¡¯m d.¡± Diana chuckles and stand up. The shop attendance collected the cloth from Tihana and walk away to package it, while the two girls slowly walk behind her. When the cloth is being packed into a bag, Diana heard someone call out her name. ¡°Diana Watts?¡± She turns to look at the direction of the person who had just called her full name and Tihana did the same. ¡°Blossom?¡± Diana calls out. Tihana stare at both of them. ¡°Well! I see you¡¯re still looking as the same, no changes. What are you doing here?¡± Blossom asked with a mockery tone. Diana just turn to fully look at her and then gave out a wry smile. ¡°The same thing you came to do. Shopping, and it seems you¡¯re still keeping up your pride? Good for you.¡± She turns to pay for the cloth she bought and then holding Tihana¡¯s hand, they both walked out the cloth store to Diana¡¯s car. Blossom chuckles as she watch them through the ss door get into the car. She hadn¡¯t thought she will meet Diana here. The only girl that had challenged her with beauty and fame back in college. ¡°I need to see your newest collection and the best you can offer.¡± Blossom turn her head and said to the attendant. With eyes on the road and her hand on the steeling , Diana stops for the red sign and Tihana noticed her expression wasn¡¯t the same as before. It is like she didn¡¯t want to see that girl earlier or something. The woman from her work ce earlier had told her toe back tomorrow, but after her dining with Diana she had gotten a call from the woman apologizing to her that it¡¯s Monday she can resume work. Obviously, she hadn¡¯t look at the calendar. ¡°You knew Blossom?¡± Tihana finally breaks the silence in the car and Diana looks at her before stepping on the gear again and making a turn. ¡°Yep , I do. Why?¡± ¡°Because she¡¯s the girl I was gonna interview at the airport that day.¡± Diana looks at her and turn her head back on the road. ¡°She is!?. Wow, she really still have her pride.¡± ¡°What do you say? You had any sort of issue with her or something?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t need to know. If you evere across her anywhere, just give her a ten feet away. She¡¯s a fuckin psychopath.¡± Diana groans. This will be the first Tihana hear Diana say bad about someone. Diana is extra lovely and didn¡¯t seem to have anyone she dislikes, which is about to change now. Tihana didn¡¯t try to push the conversation further. Seeing Diana¡¯s expression isn¡¯t really that good, she decided to just give up. Maybe they¡¯ve been friends before or something. Whatever it is, Tihana believes she¡¯s gonna tell her at the right time. ____^^^ Aiden Turner walks out of the restaurant in fury and got into his car immediately, Wayne was standing beside the car door and had left it open immediately he saw Aiden walking out. Shutting the car door, He walks over to the driver side and got in. ¡°It didn¡¯t go well either?¡± Wayne asks as he looks at him from the rear mirror. ¡°Argh¡­ The bitch just epted immediately and can¡¯t even try to keep her pride.¡± ¡°Shouldn¡¯t you happy she agreed? What you wanted is someone ready to do a marriage contract with you for a year, and get pregnant with your baby¡­ 9 months of carrying the baby and her contract with you expires after a year!?¡± ¡°You don¡¯t get it. It shouldn¡¯t be just any girl! I can¡¯t have my baby be borne by some piece of shits, I need someone¡­ Someone that¡¯s worth it.¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Wayne chuckles and heat up the engine then starts driving away as they continue the conversation. ¡°Well, you have another date in one hour 30minutes time. You should get a rest and get ready.¡± ¡°I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m doing this.¡± Aiden sighed and loosen up his tie then looks outside the window. His eyesnded on a father giving his son an ice cream and until he couldn¡¯t see them again because Wayne was driving, he stared at them.. Now, he¡¯s curious to discover what it feels like to be a father. Whether it¡¯s a baby girl or a son, he doesn¡¯t care but all he needs now, is a baby. ¡°Who am I having the date with?¡± Wayne looks at him from the mirror again before replying. ¡°Diana Watts¡± he tells him and Aiden just nods. Wayne looks back on the road, after his research about thedies Aiden is having his dates with, he discovered that the girl from the other day is one of them. Diana Watts. Wayne don¡¯t know why but he didn¡¯t want thisdy to attend the date, all the same there¡¯s nothing he can do. He don¡¯t even know her and she seems somehow, isted. It looks like she¡¯s an introvert and wouldn¡¯t like to get along with anyone. Wayne had wondered how she ended up being in Grandfather¡¯s list. He¡¯s not supposed to be around the date corner with Aiden, he have today as his day off. But he insisted that he wants to be there. Not because he actually wants to, but because he needs to satisfy his own needs. Wayne pulls the car over at Aiden¡¯s apartment and got down to open the door for him. Aiden got down and is about to walk inside his house when he saw Blossom standing outside his apartment with a bag on her hand. Turning sharply to Wayne with an angry and disgusting look, he questioned him. ¡°You knew she¡¯s here don¡¯t you? Why didn¡¯t you tell me?¡± Wayne didn¡¯t understand where the question wasing from until he looks over at the door and saw Blossom standing there, their eyes meeting each others but he looks away first and turn to Aiden. ¡°Wouldn¡¯t have brought you home if I knew. Trust me.¡± ¡°Drive me back¡­ Somewhere that is cool and peaceful until my next date is up.¡± He tells Wayne and is about the get back into the car when Blossom calls out his name making him stop. ¡°I thought you just came back home, where are you going?¡± She asks him and Aiden turn his head so he can look at her. ¡°What are you? My mother?¡± Wayne didn¡¯t want to stand and watch this two rivals go on each other so he just walks back into the car first to get into the driver¡¯s seat. ¡°Why are you so mad? What¡­ The date didn¡¯t go well?¡± ¡°As you expected. What are you doing here? Shouldn¡¯t you be somewhere around your father¡¯spany or mansion? Maybe working, whatsoever.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t work and you know that.¡± Blossom tells him andugh. Aiden just lean on the car and fold his hand on his chest then stare still at Blossom. ¡°What are you doing here? I told you, I don¡¯t wanna see you around. If you want us to meet, then book an appointment like a normal human being.¡± ¡°Why should I book an appointment to meet you when I cane over to your apartment? Come on let¡¯s go in, I brought in some lunch for you.¡± ¡°What are you? My girlfriend!? Geez, have some manners girl. I tell you, why not go over to Trenton¡¯s and cook for him. I didn¡¯t remember telling you am starving.¡± ¡°Aiden I just¡­..¡± He raised his index finger at her, motioning on her to keep her mouth shut. ¡°Leave after you¡¯re done staying ¡± He tells her and got into the car before Blossom can say another word. Wayne starts the car engine and slowly drives away leaving blossom standing there. Blossom watches the car drive away, sad and hurt she throw the bag she was holding away. It was containing the food she had bought for Aiden on her way here but now, it¡¯s a total waste. She matches angrily to her car and got into the back seat. ¡°Follow him!¡± She says rudely to her driver who mutter a yes ma¡¯am before driving. ____^^ Tihana walks out of her room smiling. She had just finished trying out all the clothes they bought, once again and had picked up her cloth for the date in an hour time. She walks into the kitchen where Diana was cooking and she hugs her from behind. ¡°What are you doing? Watch your hand so you don¡¯t get hurt by the fire.¡± Diana tells her but Tihana didn¡¯t care instead she hugs her even tighter. ¡°You¡¯re choking me, get over with the hugging already and let me cook.¡± This time, Tihana pulls away from the hug but she didn¡¯t stop smiling. Diana turned off the cooker and look at her. ¡°What¡¯s the matter with you?¡±. ¡°I didn¡¯t say anything. I¡¯m just supper excited about the cloths you bought for me. I have been worried about getting one.¡± ¡°You¡¯re being childish. I didn¡¯t ask you to thank me, beside you are paying me back.¡± ¡°I am? I tell you! I have no money now and I can only start working on Monday ¡± Diana chuckles and turn on the cooker again as she walks over to bring out the eggs she¡¯s going to fry. ¡°You are recing me on my date, how else are you gonna pay?¡± ¡°Oh that! Now, you said it, I¡¯m really getting nervous, why won¡¯t you show me who the man is? What if I end up meeting someone else who¡¯s also on a date there?¡± ¡°Then you get yourself a boyfriend.¡± Sheughs. ¡°It¡¯s not even funny.¡± Tihana pouts. ¡°Well, that¡¯s because I don¡¯t even know who the person is. So you have to find out on your own and tell me after.¡± Diana lies, she bite her lower lips so she can stop herself from saying the truth. She hates this¡­ She hates to lie but she just did. Her phone beeps and she walked over to pick it up and it¡¯s a message from her father. ¡°Your date with Aiden is in 43 minutes time. Don¡¯t forget and make sure to ept him otherwise, get yourself a Boyfriend.¡± Diana sighs and put the phone away. ¡°Your father texted you?¡± Tihana asks and she nods. ¡°Same thing, if you won¡¯t ept him, show me your boyfriend. Like! I¡¯m just 25, he seriously don¡¯t need to make things hard for me¡± Sheins, now breaking the eggs. ¡°Well, you said you¡¯re hiring yourself a boyfriend, how are you gonna do that? There¡¯s no ce they say boyfriend for hire.¡± Diana stops and look at her then chuckles. She didn¡¯t regret in any way making Tihana her friend. She had given her life a meaning in her own way. ¡°Don¡¯t worry about me and just go get ready. I already have someone in mind.¡± Chapter 11 That’s not Diana Watts ¡°Calm down and you can do this.¡± This was the word of Tihana to herself after she had just gotten off from the cab. She looks over at the restaurant to confirm it¡¯s the address Diana gave to her, and then she started making her way into the restaurant. She eye searched around and find an empty seat in a quiet corner and so, she walks over and sat down dropping her bag on the table. Tihana is wearing a ck evening dress, with a jean jacket to match and a Gi handbag. She¡¯s dressed simple because she wanted to give this man the inspiration that she¡¯s no rich. She pulls out her phone from her pocket and clicked on Diana¡¯s phone number then texted her. ¡°I got here.¡± She tells her and put the phone back inside her handbag. Tihana looks around and her eyesnded on nothing but the seat opposite her where the man she¡¯s waiting for is going to seat. Furthermore, one can tell that she¡¯s beginning to feel nervous. She looks at her watch and her date is already five minuteste. Tihana is nervous, all she wanted is just get done with this and head back home. She hates doing this but she can¡¯t bring herself to tell Diana a No. About Diana saying about the fact that she wants to hire a boyfriend, Tihana don¡¯t really get it. What¡¯s the use to hire a boyfriend when you can find one for yourself? Moreover, if you ain¡¯t interesting in any rtionship or stuff, you shouldn¡¯t force yourself to get into one. Tihana wondered, why parents are always hesitate for her children to start dating plus getting married without asking them if that¡¯s really what they wanted. ¡°Miss Diana?¡± Tihana heard a voice behind her. She wanted to look behind, but she stopped herself. First, she has to be rude, second , she hand to y dirty and naughty andstly she have to disy a very bad character. So, she didn¡¯t look back and instead, she used her hair to cover part of her face. ¡°Yes I am. Come on over here and seat with me.¡± Aiden walks over to seat in the chair opposite her but Tihana won¡¯t look up and Aiden didn¡¯t like it, he¡¯s already pissed and don¡¯t want anymore girl to get on his nerves. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Aiden asked, and she chuckles and pull out her card, without looking up she slide it to the table for him. ¡°My name is Diana Watts , nice meeting you.¡± She says. Aiden takes the card from the table and look at it, reading it attentively. She¡¯s 25 years old and Mr Nn Watt¡¯s only daughter. His grandfather really have high taste of thedies he chooses. Aiden thought and then look up at this youngdy.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. ¡°Am Aiden Turner.¡± He tells her. Hearing this, Tihana immediately looks up at him in shock with her mouth wide open. ¡°Aiden Turner!!?¡± She screams, all eyes on her. d the restaurant is a very high stranded one, so it¡¯s more like the people thate here are also popr, otherwise people might have start rushing to Aiden to get his autograph. ¡°Yes. What¡¯s the matter?¡± Now, Aiden is able to see her face as she was standing and looking at him with shock expression written all over her face. ¡°Oh my God! Please Excuse me, I¡¯ll be back.¡± Tihana grab her phone from the table and immediately rush out, making her way outside the restaurant. She starts dialing Diana¡¯s phone number but she wasn¡¯t picking up which frustrated her even more. ¡°Pick up the damn phone you bitch!¡± Tihana cusses as she walks around like someone loosing her senses. Ofcourse she¡¯s losing her sense! The man in there is her Boss and the man she already dislikes even without knowing much about him. How is she supposed to sit down there and talk to him? She¡¯s just gonna start work on Monday, what face is she gonna be meeting her Boss with after this date? Tihana somehow, was d because he didn¡¯t seem to recognize her as the reporter from three weeks ago. Tihana tries to calm herself down because Diana isn¡¯t picking and she have to go back in there. There¡¯s no way she¡¯s just gonna go in, take her bag and leave, that will even be more disrespectful. Minutester and Tihana is back , sitting on her chair and smiling at Aiden like nothing had just happened. ¡°Are you okay?.¡± Aiden asks her and all she could do is just nod. She seems to have suddenly lost her tongue and all she wanted to do, is end the date and fast as she can. She¡¯s beginning to feel ufortable about this and not sure how much longer she can continue sitting here. Same time, whatever dirty act it is she¡¯s gonna pull up, she has to stop it. Because why would she?! What if after pulling ying a dirty game with him and they both meet at hispany? She can¡¯t lose her job. So she needed to keep it. ¡°Am fine¡­ So, you¡¯re Auden Turner? You look much older than I thought.¡± Sheughs nervously trying to keep it up that they haven¡¯t meet each other before. ¡°What do you mean older? As far as I know, I¡¯m just 32¡± Aiden tells her, feeling offended. ¡°Well, still you¡¯re old. Am hungry, won¡¯t you order for something?¡± She immediately covers up that she just mock him. Aiden is already pissed and had a lot to say to her because he hates when he¡¯s called old. Moreover, nody have ever tell him he¡¯s old, it have only his grandfather. He pushes himself back and wave at the waiter who approached him and handed them a menu. ¡°You can pick whatever you want.¡± Aiden say to her, But Tihana isn¡¯t hearing that. Everything in this menu ranges from $550. 95 to $1200. ¡°Why is everything so expensive?¡± She mutters out without knowing. The waiter chuckles and Aiden just looks away in embarrassment. ¡°I¡¯ll just have water.¡± She concluded and made to close the menu but stops. ¡°Bottled water is $150! What the fuck, is this some kind of joke?¡± She yells, again making all eyes on her. Aiden looks at her, She¡¯s Diana Watts and came from a rich family , why will she be worried about the little prices of this? Aiden asks himself. ¡°Of all the ces , why did you chose here?¡± She turns to Aiden and ask but Aiden didn¡¯t reply her and instead he looks at the waiter. ¡°Get her the bottled water she want.¡± Aiden says and the waiter bows and collect the menu from them before he walks away. Now, it¡¯s two of them again and Tihana isn¡¯t yet over the fact the things here are expensive. That $150 for just a bottle of water can buy her lot of meat!. And then, Tihana remembers why she¡¯s here and who she¡¯s recing. She immediately covers her face in embarrassment. Aiden just chuckles. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry about that, forgive my manner. Guess I was taken aback.¡± She tells him. ¡°Shall we proceed to the reason of this date? I¡¯m sure your father told you what you needed to know about the date?¡± ¡°My father? I¡­¡± Again Tihana! You¡¯re recing Diana. Her inner spirit yells to her. Yes, that¡¯s right. She¡¯s already letting her mind take over her that she¡¯s gradually forgetting she¡¯s here as Diana Watts. ¡°Uhm¡­ No, he didn¡¯t.¡± She replies and Aiden nods. He dropped a file on the table and Tihana looks at him before picking it up. ¡°What is this?.¡± ¡°What you needed to know.¡± The waitress is back with the water which he drops in front of her and handed Aiden the wine he ordered for. ¡°Thank you.¡± Aiden tells him as he open the wine and pour it into his ss then take a sip. Tihana nervously opens the file and the first thing her eyesnded on was ¡°Contract Marriage with A Baby.¡± She looks up sharply at Aiden, but he wasn¡¯t paying attention to her. His eyes were on his phone so Tihana had to look back at the paper. He wants her to get married to him under a contract of one year and she¡¯s to make a baby for him! Who makes such ridiculous offer?¡± She mutters herself. And then her eyesnded on the payments. ¡°Full support to Party B¡¯s Family by Party A. Total payment of $5 million shall be paid into Party B¡¯s ount and another $10 million upon the one year is over and the condition of Party A is met.¡± ¡°If Party B ever wants to terminate the contract upon after signing, she had to pay for the lose, approximately *3 what Party A is supposed to pay.¡± ¡°No feelings is attached. Party B on no ount, shall fall in love with Party A. All she has to do is make the baby and leave once after the year is over and she¡¯s settled.¡± Tihana drop the file on the table and look at Aiden, then sheughs. ¡°Are you being serious right now!? You want me¡­ To get married to you?!¡± Aiden now looks up at her and stare at her with keen interest. ¡°Didn¡¯t you know this before showing up? I just need you to sign the contract and our marriage will be up next.¡± ¡°You¡¯re crazy.¡± Tihana tells him without mimicking a word. ¡°How can you approach ady and give her such ridiculous offer, what? Is it because you¡¯re rich..!?¡± ¡°Is the money two little? I can add you if it¡¯s too small for you. I understand youdies love money so much, so don¡¯t worry. That won¡¯t be a problem.¡± Now, Tihana ispletely pissed. How dare him look down on her like that!? The money involved can go a really love way for her and she will be her own boss once that money hit her ount. But that doesn¡¯t mean she should sell herself and her pride out because of money. And, was he even in his right senses when he attached that making a baby?! If he wants a baby so desperately he can just go on and adopt one. Or he can get himself a real wife and not just a contracted wife! ¡°I fucking hate him¡± Tihana tells herself. ¡°So you think, money is the actual problem here?¡± She questioned him, and what made her even more angry is the fact that Aiden is looking so calm like he said nothing wrong. Now, she had even forgotten the fact that he man opposite her is her new boss! ¡°What else could get the issue?¡± ¡°You! You are the issue. How can you look down ondies like that? So you think once you write that money down there, I¡¯m going to jump to your offer?¡± ¡°Exactly!¡± Aiden tells her, enjoying the look on her face. Tihana scuff and stare at him disgustingly. ¡°Well, sorry to busy your Ego but I¡¯m saying no to this offer, and I hope you don¡¯t even contact me again. This date is over.¡± Grabbing her bag, She stood up and walk away. Aiden touches his lips and smirk, then he takes his phone from the table and walks after her. Once outside, Aiden watches her try to get a cab and just then Wayne approaches him. ¡°Who is she?¡± He asks and Aiden looks over at him and start walking to the car. ¡°Diana Watts. Didn¡¯t you look up for her picture before the date too?¡± Wayne stops walking and turn to look at the direction of Tihana who had just gotten into the cab, their eyes meet and Wayne didn¡¯t break the eye contact until the cab drives off. ¡°What are you doing;? Are you gonna drive me or you¡¯re gonna stand there and stare at nothing?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± He tells him and open the door for him, then he shuts it and walk over to the driver side and got in shutting the door too. Then turning to Aiden, he tells him¡­ ¡°That is not Diana Watts.¡± Chapter 12 Boyfriend for hire Blossom from her car, watch as ady walks out of the restaurant with Aiden behind her and she didn¡¯t need anyone to tell her that they had just finished their blind date. Pained with jealous, Blossom motions on her driver to start driving. Thedy that had just walled out, she recognizes her as the samedy in the cloth shop with Diana. She hadn¡¯t really look at her back ten, but that doesn¡¯t mean she won¡¯t recognize her. Now, Blossom feels the need to believe that Diana is trying to get back to her for what she did to her during their college days. She believes they haven¡¯t meet in that shop unexpectedly, Diana knew she¡¯s gonna be here and then, what next did she do? Diana had went ahead to set up a date with Aiden with her friend. The audacity!¡¯ Blossom is ready to risk it all now, How can she sit and watch the man she loves being taken away from her and she just sits and keep hoping for him toe around whileas he have no n of being talking to her casually. ¡°Can you take me to Trenton¡¯s apartment please?. ¡± She tells her driver who looks at her through the rear mirror before he nods. She leans back on the car and close her eyes. Blossom, Trenton and Aiden grew up together and actually, when they were young , around 4_5 years, Blossom dated Aiden. They have been family friends and so, all three grew up together. But right from when they were little, Aiden and Trenton hated each other and up till date, no one can tell the reason why. Aiden had travelled out of the city fir the first time to visit his mother and after returning, he wasn¡¯t the same. His behaviour changed, it¡¯s just like he started despising everyone around him. Everyone expect his family. He became cold, arrogant and cared less about how others feels. Years hade and pass and it¡¯s true Blossom should give up on him and just move on. But how could she? He was her first love and he had dumped her without a reason. All these years, despite his behavior towards her, she had hoped for the better. ¡°One days, he¡¯s gonnae back to me with an exnation of why he ignored me all these years.¡± These were the only words that she uses to calm herself down. But it seems like the day is nevering. She need to do it in her own way. Aiden have be part of her, and all she wanted was for him to return that same love she has for him. ¡°That isn¡¯t too big of a request right?.¡± Blossom, so lost in thought didn¡¯t notice the car stop and the driver walk to her side, opening the door for her. ¡°Ma¡¯am, we¡¯re here.¡± Until then did Blossom cane back from her thoughts. She nods and pick up her phone and handbag and got down, then she starts making her way into Trenton¡¯s apartment. ¡°You didn¡¯t call to say you¡¯reing over. Is everything okay? You look sad.¡± Trenton says and handed her a ss of orange juice. ¡°Thank you.¡± She mutters to him but didn¡¯t bother taking a sip. There was silence until Trenton rub his palm together and look at her, he was sitting opposite her and had observe right from the moment she entered that she¡¯s not okay. ¡°You sure you¡¯re good? Yunno, you can talk to me and don¡¯t tell me this is about Aiden?¡± Hearing his name, Blossom looks up and slowly nods. Trenton huff and lean on the door grunting his teeth together. ¡°Being a jerk again?¡± ¡°Yeah¡­ It¡¯s just like he kept getting worst every single day. He doesn¡¯t wanna see me and he doesn¡¯t wanna talk to me no more. It¡¯s just like I¡¯m left alone.¡± ¡°Why not just give up? You¡¯re worth more than that jerk¡¯s love, you can find any type of man you want!¡± How much he despise Aiden and even if he¡¯s not around, hearing his name alone disgusts him. ¡°You don¡¯t get it, do you? I tell you, I freaking love him.¡± ¡°Well, but it seems he¡¯s not ready for that love!¡± Trenton didn¡¯t hesitate to tell her the fact. She sighed and look away in anger, then she pick up the juice and take a sip before dropping it back on the table. ¡°I loved me. I dunno, maybe I did something wrong, he really loves me.¡± Trenton chuckles and looks away before he continues. ¡°it¡¯s been 20 freaking years!.¡± ¡°I know! But he¡¯s my first love. I have loved him since then and you knew that. How do you expect me to give up so easily!?¡± ¡°You were fucking 5 when he left! How could you remember everything and still won¡¯t give up? Geez Blossom you surprise me.¡± ¡°I dunno what your problem is, Trent. But maybe you should try falling in love.¡± Trenton groan and looks away from her and there was another silence. ¡°Aiden is making ns to get married.¡± Blossom says slowly. ________~ ¡°He is a fucking psychopath! You need to see the audacity in his telling me such dirty thing. Who does he think he is?¡± Tihana is sitting with Diana in there usual restaurant and chatting about the date while eating their barbecue. ¡°His offer is weird. But the money is mouthwatering. I don¡¯t think I can ever earn that even in a year.¡± Tihana eyed her and she chuckles. ¡°Slowly? So why don¡¯t you just go ahead and ept the offer if you think the money is much?¡± ¡°I can¡¯t. You¡¯re the one in need of money not me.¡± There was silence as Tihana poured herself a drink and take a sip from the ss before dropping the ss on the table. ¡°I make money decently, moreover who makes such offer and how does she expect a mother to leave her child?.¡± ¡°Well, He just wants a baby. It¡¯s only a year with no feelings attached. Nothing much.¡± Now Tihana is getting pissed off and she couldn¡¯t help but wonder if this is also one of Diana¡¯s ns? Maybe she¡¯s getting feed up by the fact that she¡¯s spending alot on her and now, she set her up on this date with the huge money involved just so she can get rid of her. Just as if Diana was reading her mind, she drops her eating stick and watch Tihana¡¯s expression closely. ¡°If you¡¯re thinking I know about this then stop. There¡¯s no way I can set you up in a date you don¡¯t wanna go. It¡¯s okay if you want to reject the offer, it¡¯s yours decision. But whatever step you decide to take, I¡¯ll always support you.¡± Tihana rolls her eyes. ¡°why are you sounding like you wanted me to ept his offer? Geez Diana you¡¯re unbelievable. I¡¯m heading home now ¡± She stood up and grab her handbag along with her phone and starts walking out. Diana had called out for her, but she just ignored her and make her way out of the restaurant. Diana sighed. Maybe now she¡¯s going to lose the only one friend she has. She wondered, why on earth does she not believe her when she says she know nothing? And thinking about Aidan¡¯s offer to her, Diana know too well that she, herself is no way going to ept the offer if it¡¯s her. She had know that the date is going to be all about Marriage and stuff, but she didn¡¯t expect it to be a Contract Marriage with a baby involved. Diana didn¡¯t know if any of her words had made Tihana angry or she¡¯s just pissed because the date is with Aiden Turner. When Tihana came back, Diana had expected her to go wild because the man involved is her Boss! But it seems like that was not the important part. She¡¯s only mad about the offer he made, Tihana had said that the offer isn¡¯t only an insult to her, but an insult to all female genders. Mostdies , when Aiden gives them the contract will jump and get excited, even if it¡¯s a fake marriage, imagine spending time with the popr CEO? Pretending to be his real wife has a lot of benefits, and making a baby with him too!? Isn¡¯t that something to be excited about? Diana picked up her phone and dial her father¡¯s phone number, second ring and he picks up , his voice sounding exciting. ¡°Sweetheart. Tell me how the date went? You two like each other right.?¡± ¡°No father, I rejected him.¡± ¡°Why!? Why did you do that ? I thought you promised to give it a try?.¡± ¡°Father! He¡¯s talking about marriage and moreover. I kind of lied to you about my status. But I have a boyfriend.¡± There was silence and both can hear each other¡¯s breath. Diana bites his lower lips with the phone still ce on her left ear. She¡¯s lying to her father and she hates it. But this is the only way to end this in good terms. It¡¯s okay that Tihana rejected Aiden, by with the way she narrated what happened? Diana knew that Tihana had spoken rudely to Aiden. Aiden isn¡¯t the type that epts rejection. So she¡¯s kind of worried Abit if he¡¯s going to give up or not. Whatever it is, she feels to need to let her father know that she¡¯s not interested in him. These is the two girls little secret. At no cost shall Aiden find out that he had the date with the wrong girl.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. ¡°What are you saying? You clearly told me you don¡¯t?.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s because I didn¡¯t know what your reaction will be. Beside I wanted you to help my friend. Sorry I lied to you Father. ¡± But she hadn¡¯t lied before, actually .. she¡¯s just lying right now. ¡°I trust you. It¡¯s okay, I¡¯ll reach out to Aiden¡¯s grandfather and talk to him that you¡¯re not interested.¡± ¡°No!¡± Diana snap and bite her lower lips and then slowly mutters. ¡°You don¡¯t have to do that. Aiden would have tell him how his date went. There¡¯s no need for that.¡± ¡°Alright. I¡¯m in the office right now, I¡¯ll talk to youter. Have a nice evening.¡± The call got disconnected and Diana sighed. She stood up and pick up her bag then walk over to the counter to pay the bill of what they had ordered. ¡°How much is it?¡± ¡°$35. 90¡± Diana handed her over her card and went ahead to input her code. Getting her card back, Diana walks out of the restaurant, she hadn¡¯te here with her car so she have to wait for a cab. Same thing, she have to reflect on how she¡¯s going to hire herself a boyfriend. Chapter 13 A cup of black coffee ¡°Huh?¡± Aiden said confused but Wayne didn¡¯t say a word again. He just focused back on the drive wheels as he ignited the engine. ¡°What did you say?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Wayne replied, having a change of mind. Something in him wanted to keep it as a secret, to keep it to himself¡­ for now! ¡°But I heard something.¡± Aiden spelt out. ¡°It wasn¡¯t from me. It might be from someone else. There are other people around, remember?¡± Aiden scoffed at him and brought out his phone. He unlocked it and started going through his emails as he replied some of the official ones. Wayne sighed as he finally drove out of the ce. Thank goodness Aiden didn¡¯t push further. Blossom whose car had been parked few meters away from Aiden¡¯s car, fumed in anger. How dare Aiden ditch her for a random bitch! And for thedy Aiden went on a date with, she didn¡¯t see her face clearly when she was entering the taxi because it was already getting dark, if not, she would have crossed paths with her and deal seriously with her. She watched as Aiden¡¯s car drove away and she stared daggers at it like as if the car was the one who offended her. ¡°Take me home.¡± She grumbled to her driver and he obeyed. Now, she was just going to find out who thedy was and makes sure she stays far away from her Aiden. ********* Tihana got down from the cab and entered into house. She threw her bag to the couch and sank heavily on it. She rested back on the couch and closed her eyes. How dare the bastard! He just spoke to her like she was some sort of thrash or one of his servant. She opened her eyes and saw Diana approaching her, she have went home immediately without even waiting for her back in the restaurant. Actually, Tihana is still pissed with every single thing that had happened this day. ¡°Still mad at me?¡± Diana giggled and she just roll her eyes. ¡°Well, thank you for setting me on a date with the arrogant and rude CEO.¡± Tihana said with sarcasm. ¡°Anyways, enough of the CEO talk already. Is there anything at home to eat? I¡¯m farmished.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you eat on your date?¡± Diana joked. ¡°Well, after seeing the prices in the menu, I had to back off.¡± Tihanaughed out and Diana just chuckled. ¡°He almost caught me there because I was just making scenes for the prices. The water there is even $150, imagine.¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t expect less from someone of his caliber.¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re right.¡± Tihana said as she stood up. ¡°Please tell me there¡¯s something to eat?¡± ¡°Yeah. Just go and freshen up then meet me at the dining.¡± ¡°Aye aye captain.¡± Diana smiled as Tihana goes to freshen up. She had been thinking of what she was going to say to her father concerning the date but now, Tihana hade up with this news giving her a brilliant idea. She smiled and went into the kitchen. ********* MONDAY MORNING* Tihana checked herself out in the mirror with her office wears as she smile. She left the mirror and took her bag from the bed before leaving the room.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Good morning, thetest employee in town.¡± Diana said in a smile. ¡°Good morning.¡± Tihana went to meet her on the dining table and took the cup of tea on the table. ¡°It¡¯s mine right?¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Diana sipped her tea. ¡°Geez, it¡¯s hot. How am I going to sip everything in a go?¡± Tihana whined and Diana chuckled. ¡°I didn¡¯t make it for you to take everything once.¡± ¡°But, I¡¯m gettingte.¡± ¡°This is just 6:17, so you¡¯re notte.¡± ¡°You¡¯re saying this because you¡¯re not new at your work ce. You don¡¯t expect me to be scolded on my first day.¡± Tihana gulped down the tea contents at once even if burnt her tongue badly, she cared less. ¡°I¡¯m off now.¡± She said when she came back from dropping the tea cup in the kitchen. ¡°Woah girl! Wait for me, let me drop you.¡± Diana also went to drop her own tea cup in the kitchen. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Diana and Tihana left the house. MINUTES LATER* Diana stopped her car in front of thepany and turned to Tihana. ¡°You¡¯re nervous.¡± She said in a smile. She understands it was normal for Tihana to feel nervous at a time like this or so she thinks. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Or maybe you do!¡± Tihana¡¯s subconsciousness yelled at her. Tihana closed her eyes tight. What if she sees Aiden Turner and he knows she is the same girl from his date? What if he finds out she isn¡¯t truly the person she imed to be on their date? What would happen to her job by then? ¡°Hey! It will be fine.¡± Diana cooed and Tihana sighed as she opened her eyes. She hopes so. ¡°Thank you.¡± Tihana said and alighted the car. ¡°Good luck.¡± Diana wished her before she drove off and Tihana waved at her. Tihana was now left with her guilty conscience and also nervousness. She entered the building in front of her and went straight to the desk she was assigned to. ¡°You¡¯re here?¡± The woman who attended to her thest time said in a smile as she came towards her desk. ¡°Good morning ma.¡± ¡°Morning. How was your night?¡± ¡°It was fine.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice to hear. In case if there¡¯s anything you need or questions you want to ask, just ask around for me. By the way, I¡¯m Mrs Linda and I work in the same department as yours.¡± Mrs Linda introduced in a smile. ¡°And before I go, there¡¯s a project proposal you¡¯re to make. Everything you need is in one of the documents saved on theptop. You have just two hours to do that.¡± With this, Mrs Linda left. Tihana sighed and sat down as she dropped her bag under her desk. She stretched her body a little and started her job almost immediately. ******* Aiden took his breakfast slowly into his mouth as he typed on his phone. Wayne came in and was shocked at the slow rate in which his boss was eating. ¡°What are you doing?¡± He found himself asking and Aiden looked up at him. ¡°What does it seem like I am doing?¡± ¡°You¡¯re eatingfortably and at the same typing on your phone, forgetting the fact that today is Monday and you have to get to the office as early as possible.¡± Wayne announced. ¡°And why is that? I am the boss remember? And you don¡¯t expect me to resume office with the staffs.¡± Aiden focused back on his phone. ¡°That would have been epted if you don¡¯t have a board meeting with the investors by 9:00 am sharp.¡± Wayne exined, half yelling thest part. ¡°Is that why you¡¯re making me see why I should have gone to the office to sleep yesterday, so I could meet up today?¡± Aiden smirked and Wayne scoffed. ¡°This is not something to joke about. Yes, you¡¯re right that you¡¯re the boss and that is more reason for you to go to work early. Moreover, you still have to check if the presentations are good enough.¡± ¡°That is the job of the staffs, not mine.¡± Wayne groaned within himself. It was sometimes hard to make Aiden do something he doesn¡¯t want to do. ¡°It is still your duty.¡± Wayne saw that Aiden didn¡¯t make any move to leave the dining, so he brought out his phone. ¡°I¡¯m calling grandfather right away.¡± Aiden looked at him immediately and Wayne moved back, still trying to dial grandfather¡¯s number. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare.¡± ¡°Watch me.¡± Wayne said in a lopsided smile. Aiden stood up shortly with a deadly re. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the office.¡± ¡°Are you sure?¡± Wayne raised a brow. ¡°Yes. So, drop the damn phone.¡± Aiden said in gritted teeth. Wayne smiled and put the phone down. Actually, he wasn¡¯t really calling grandfather. He was just making it look like it. ¡°Behind you boss.¡± Wayne said in a bow as he pointed towards the entrance of the house. Aiden walked out of the house in anger and Wayne followed behind him as agreed. They entered the car and Wayne drove out. Wayne kept stealing nces at his boss in the rearview mirror but he wasn¡¯t looking back instead he was on his phone. He faced the road back and cleared his throat. ¡°We¡¯ve found a person for the research and development department.¡± Wayne blunted out but Aiden cared less as he didn¡¯t say a word. ¡°Don¡¯t you have anything to say about it?¡± ¡°You know Wayne, you talk too much.¡± That was enough to keep Wayne shut. He didn¡¯t say anything again till they got to thepany. They both got down from the car. ¡°Get me a cup of ck coffee and also all the presentations.¡± ¡°Yes boss.¡± Wayne replied and took another direction while Aiden took the elevator to his office. He checked his wristwatch on his way to his office. He still had an hour left before the meeting with the investors start. He scoffed when he remembered how Wayne had almost made him choke on his wonderful breakfast at the mention of grandfather. He entered into his office and sat on his swivel chair. The door opened shortly and Wayne came in. Wayne dropped Aiden¡¯s cup of coffee and the files in his hands on the desk in front of Aiden. ¡°Do you need anything else?¡± ¡°No.¡± Wayne bowed and left the office, with the aim ofing backter. Aiden took a sip of his coffee and went straight to work. TO BE CONTINUED Chapter 14 How long to keep running away from him? ¡°What are our benefits in this?¡± One of the investors stated after listening to what Aiden said. ¡°I can¡¯t say yet but I assure you would benefit quite a lot from it as it is a huge project.¡± Aiden replied and all the other investors nodded ¡°Alright then but before that, is there not any official document to back up this project?¡± Another of the investors said. ¡°That would be given to all of you in our next meeting which would hold on the 15th of this month as we would also be talking more on the project.¡± ¡°That¡¯s good. We ept.¡± One of the investors agreed. ¡°Okay then. This meeting is over.¡± Aiden stood up and left the conference room. Wayne who has been waiting for Aiden outside the conference room walked up to him. ¡°Tell the person preparing the project proposal to meet me with the proposal in my office right now.¡± Aiden ordered. ¡°Okay.¡± Wayne bowed and took the elevator while Aiden went to his office. He sat on his chair with legs crossed against each other. He brought out his phone from his pocket and saw seven missed calls from his grandfather. He had put it on silent mode when the board meeting was about to start so it wouldn¡¯t distract the meeting. But what could his grandfather possibly want from him again after forcing him to dates? The phone rang again disrupting his thoughts. It was grandfather again. He sighed and epted the call. ¡°Thank your stars for answering this call else I would havee to that office of yours to deal with you.¡± Grandfather threatened. ¡°I was in a meeting with the investors and you know fully well that my phone is always on silent when I am in a meeting to avoid distractions.¡± Aiden exined. ¡°Oh yes! You were in a meeting yesterday too that you have refused to pick my calls, right?¡± Aiden didn¡¯t say a word as grandfather had already caught him in his own game. ¡°You have refused to give me feedbacks on how your dates went.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not that grandfather.¡± ¡°Then, it is what?¡± Aiden kept silence. ¡°You see, if you don¡¯t give me what I want before this week runs out¡­..¡± ¡°You want a baby before the week ends?¡± Aiden interrupted with widened eyes. ¡°Why are you so dumb, old man?¡± Grandfather asked from the other side of the phone. ¡°I meant you should get someone who would give you a baby before the week ends.¡± ¡°And I don¡¯t want to know how you do that.¡± Grandfather said again and cut the call. Aiden brought down his phone. He stared at it for a while and tossed it on the desk. ¡°What a pathetic old man!¡± Aiden muttered as he rested back on his chair. The door opened shortly revealing a nervous Tihana. She held some files on her right hand and used her hair to cover her face with the other hand, leaving one of her eyes to show. She tried not to let her nervousness show as she walked towards her boss. She dropped the files on his desk carefully, making sure her left hand doesn¡¯t leave her hair. She made to leave and Aiden scoffed. ¡°Weren¡¯t you trained to greet your boss when youe into his office?¡± She closed her eyes and opened it again. It totally slipped off her mind. She turned back to face him but with head bowed. ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir, please forgive my manners.¡± She stuttered out. She was silently praying he wasn¡¯t going to recognize her voice. ¡°Are you the newbie in the research and development department?¡± ¡°Yes sir.¡± This also came out as a stutter. Gosh, why couldn¡¯t she stop stuttering? ¡°How presentable are this?¡± Aiden said staring at the files in front of him. ¡°They are very presentable considering I followed all the instructions given to me sir.¡± Tihana voiced out trying not to stutter this time. ¡°You can even check for yourself sir.¡± Aiden took his eyes from the files and focused it on her. He narrowed his eyes at her, wondering why she has been covering her face. ¡°Are you that ugly looking that you don¡¯t want me to see your face?¡± Tihana scoffed within herself and didn¡¯t reply. It didn¡¯t surprise her at all. ¡°Just make sure you don¡¯t infect mypany with your ugliness. You can leave.¡± That gave Tihana a great relief because the next seconds, she was already heading out in a hurry. She breathed out a sigh of relief with her hand on her chest when she got outside Aiden¡¯s office. She just couldn¡¯t imagine how messed up the situation would have been if she was caught but how long would she hide from him? ******** Wayne stared around the restaurant but there was no traces of her. He sipped his juice as he checked his wristwatch. What was keeping her so long? She should have been here by now. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry for keeping you waiting.¡± Diana said as she came to Wayne and drew out a chair for herself. ¡°I had a lot to do on my table in the office so I couldn¡¯t keep up with the time we agreed on. Please, pardon me.¡± ¡°It¡¯s nothing actually, I understand.¡± Wayne smiled at her and she smiled back. ¡°Thanks.¡±Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Have you ordered anything yet?¡± ¡°Sure, a juice.¡± Wayne nodded and raised his ss of juice. ¡°Is there any other thing you would love to have?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m okay with this.¡± A waiter walked up to them. ¡°Can I take your order, please?¡± ¡°Yeah. Just get me a sandwich and a ss of apple juice.¡± The waiter jotted down her order and left. ¡°So, why did you call me here?¡± Wayne asked staring directly at Diana. That was when Diana remembered her actual motive there. ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re right.¡± Diana hit her head slightly in a nervous smile. The nervousness, they were back again. She took in a deep breath and put her two hands on the table. ¡°Ummm¡­.¡± She started but paused when the waiter came to drop her orders. ¡°Here is your order, ma¡¯am.¡± He left and now Diana was left with Wayne. Diana started eating her sandwich, leaving Wayne in great suspense. ¡°Why am I here?¡± Wayne repeated his question after seeing she wasn¡¯t ready to speak. Diana hesitated for a while before summoning courage. ¡°I want you to be my boyfriend.¡± She dropped the bombshell and Wayne was taken aback. What was she saying? ¡°Look, I know this sounds crazy like, seriously crazy but I just need your help on this.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand you Miss.¡± Wayne said perplexed. Never in his life has he witness ady proposing to him to be her boyfriend. He had only seen that happen to Aiden and not him. ¡°What part don¡¯t you understand?¡± ¡°Everything.¡± ¡°What is so difficult that you understand?¡± ¡°And is it a crime if I don¡¯t?¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll start over again. My father wants me to settle down but I¡¯m not ready for that yet and we agreed I was gonna get myself a boyfriend.¡± ¡°So, what¡¯s my business with that?¡± Wayne sipped his juice, not taking his eyes off her. ¡°I ain¡¯t ready for that either. So, I¡¯vee up with a decision that I would hire a boyfriend and¡­..¡± ¡°That person is me.¡± Wayne chipped in. ¡°Now, you understand.¡± Diana said in relief. ¡°But why do you think hiring a boyfriend will do when you had the chance to get one that wasn¡¯t even ready?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± It was now Diana¡¯s time to be confused. ¡°You were to go on a date with Aiden Turner on the weekend but instead you gave it to someone else. Is it that you were born to oppose things and you feel hiring people to do it for you is the best?¡± Diana widened her eyes in extreme shock. How did he find that out? ¡°What are you saying?¡± She tried saying but her voice failed her. She took in a deep breath. ¡°How did you know this?¡± She said after seconds of silence. ¡°How I knew isn¡¯t a problem but there is a question I will love to ask. Why did you reject the date and made another person go in your ce?¡± ¡°That isn¡¯t your business.¡± ¡°Many youngdies would have jumped to the offer but you? I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Well sorry to disappoint you, I am not them. I am different, Diana Watts is totally different.¡± ¡°It seems like you don¡¯t ept this. Well, it¡¯s fine. I¡¯m out of here.¡± Diana grabbed her purse, about to leave the restaurant but Wayne held her back before she could stand up. ¡°It hasn¡¯t gotten to this yet. You don¡¯t have to get angry, I was just trying to ease my curiosity. I don¡¯t have any bad intentions.¡± Wayne sighed. ¡°You said you wanted to hire a boyfriend, right?¡± ¡°I exined that to you earlier.¡± Diana rolled her eyes and Wayne sighed. ¡°I ept.¡± Diana face brightened up as she tried to fathom what she heard. ¡°I said I ept to be your boyfriend.¡± Wayne chimed and Diana smiled widely. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yes but I hope you¡¯re telling the truth.¡± ¡°Sure, I am.¡± She was very happy. ¡°Thank you.¡± She said again. ¡°My pleasure.¡± Diana couldn¡¯t stop smiling as her n was finally falling into ce. *********** Tihana typed on theptop in front of her as if her life depended on it. It was closing hours already but it didn¡¯t seem like she would stop whatever she was typing soon. ¡°You¡¯re still here?¡± She heard and she took a nce. ¡°I¡¯m almost done ma.¡± ¡°What are you still doing? It is closing hours.¡± ¡°I know that Mrs Linda but like I said, I will be done soon.¡± Tihana said with her eyes still on theptop. ¡°You can continue from where you stop tommorow.¡± ¡°I was asked to submit it first thing tomorrow morning.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Tihana nodded. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe before work resumes to finish it up?¡± Mrs Linda suggested and Tihana paused what she was typing and faced her. ¡°No Mrs Linda, I would finish it soon.¡± ¡°Thanks for your concern.¡± She shed her a smile and Mrs Linda sighed. ¡°Alright then, see you tomorrow.¡± Mrs Linda waved at her and left. Tihana continued typing, that her fingers were beginning to feel the pain. Few minutester* Aiden was passing by Tihana¡¯s office with his phone on his ear. He was trying Wayne¡¯s number but it wasn¡¯t going through. He stopped walking when saw the light in one of the office on. He found it weird because it was closing hours and he expected all the workers to have gone home, so why was the light still on? Tihana was done with her work and was now preparing to go home when her office door opened. She widened her eyes when she saw Aiden Turner at her door, staring keenly at her. She tried covering her face again like she did in the morning but it was toote. Aiden entered fully into the office, still staring at her. He was trying to see why the face looks so familiar to him. ¡°Have we met before?¡± ¡°Ummm, yes sir. We met this morning in your office.¡± Tihana said in a nervous smile. ¡°Apart from this morning, have we met somewhere else?¡± Aiden threw another question that want to make Tihana pee on her skirt. She was now beginning to regret why she didn¡¯t heed to Mrs Linda¡¯s words of going home then, maybe she wouldn¡¯t be facing this by now. ¡°I don¡¯t think so sir.¡± She disagreed immediately. ¡°Are you sure about that?¡± ¡°Yes sir, very sure.¡± Aiden still didn¡¯t look satisfied as he was still staring at her and Tihana had to bow her face a little. ¡°You can go.¡± Tihana picked up her bag instantly and rushed out, making Aiden more suspicious of her. Tihana made sure not to look back to avoid being called back by him. She entered the fastest taxi she could find and that was when her mind finally settled. For how long was she going to continue running away from him? What has Diana gotten her into? And most especially what has she gotten herself into? Chapter 15 A wedding to be hold.. Different thoughts ran through Tihana¡¯s mind that she didn¡¯t know the cab has gotten to her destination. ¡°Ma¡¯am, we¡¯re here.¡± The cab man said for the third time. He had to honk the cab and that jolted Tihana out of her thoughts ¡°We¡¯re here?¡± She repeated in a question. ¡°Yes ma¡¯am. Please,e down.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir.¡± Tihana paid him and got down. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry.¡± She said again and the cabman drove away. She went into the house and met a worried Diana pacing to and fro. Diana stared at her direction and when she saw Tihanaing, she ran to her immediately. ¡°Where have you been? I¡¯ve been trying to call you but it isn¡¯t going through.¡± ¡°It¡¯s probably thework.¡± Tihana said lowly and went to the couch. Diana came to her and sat beside her. ¡°What happened? Why is your face like this?¡± ¡°Was there a problem at the office?¡± Diana said again. ¡°Kind of.¡± ¡°Really, what is it?¡± ¡°I saw Aiden Turner twice today at the office.¡± ¡°And did he recognize you?¡± ¡°In the morning, no and that¡¯s because I covered my face with my hair but this evening, I think so.¡± Tihana exined. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know. He just asked if we¡¯ve met before and I denied it.¡± ¡°So, how did you escape from him?¡± ¡°He just asked me to go.¡± ¡°He asked you to go?¡± Diana said slightly shocked and Tihana nodded. ¡°This is bing moreplicated than l thought.¡± Diana said and rested on the chair as she went into thoughts. ¡°I agree.¡± Tihana sighed. BACK AT THE COMPANY* Aiden stepped outside still trying Wayne¡¯s number. He was already growing impatient. How dare Wayne take his car out to God knows where and to top it all, his phone wasn¡¯t reachable. Wayne drove in almost immediately and Aiden turned towards the gate at the sound of the car. Wayne came out immediately and met Aiden who had a hostile re on. ¡°Before you say anything, I know you¡¯re very angry at me but I¡¯m sorry. I just had something to deal with.¡± ¡°With my car?¡± Aiden said in disbelief. ¡°I thought I wasn¡¯t going to take much time but the traffic was much on my way back.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t say a word. He went to sit at the backseat and Wayne breathed a sigh of relief as he went to the driver¡¯s seat. He started the engine and drove out of thepany. ************ THE NEXT DAY* Tihana was at her office preparing some files. She has promised herself to be quick with work today so she would go home with the rest of the workers. She couldn¡¯t imagine what to do when she sees Aiden Turner again today. She took few nces at her door as she prepared the files on her desk. The rm rang in her office and it indicated lunch break. She packed up the files and put them under her desk. She stood up to go for lunch with the aim of hiding from Aiden all through. The telephone on her desk rang and she answered it. ¡°Hello!¡± She said with a brightened face but it wiped off immediately she heard the voice of whom she was scared of hearing. ¡°Meet me in the cafeteria now.¡± The call disconnected and Tihana dropped the telephone with widened eyes.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Why was the man she was trying to avoid all through the day asking to meet her in the cafeteria? She left her office with a troubled heart and went to the cafeteria. She eye searched for him in the cafeteria and saw him sitting with legs crossed against each other at the far end. He looked like he was doing something on his phone. She went closer to him and sat quietly opposite him. He took a nce at her and continued with his phone. This continued for like minutes and Tihana was beginning to think he had forgotten she was sitting there with him. Just when she thought she has been forgotten, he dropped his phone on the table and gazed at her. ¡°When I asked you a question yesterday, what was your reply?¡± Tihana¡¯s heartbeat skipped twice. What was he saying? Or has he finally know? ¡°Sir, you asked me a lot of questions yesterday so I don¡¯t remember which one exactly.¡± Tihana replied in a nervous smile. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll make it clear to you. I asked you if we¡¯ve met before and you dismissed it¡­..¡± Aiden paused to see her reaction. ¡°So, I want to ask you again, have we met before?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t reply as her eyes went round the table as if looking for something. ¡°Will you continue to find something you didn¡¯t keep on the table or answer me?¡± Aiden ced his two hands on the table. ¡°And don¡¯t ever think of lying because I remember you now. I know you¡¯re thedy that imed to be Diana Watts on the date but what I don¡¯t get is how you bear Tihana Scott here in thepany.¡± Aiden shrugged as he rested back on his chair. Tihana closed her eyes tight and clenched her hand into a fist under the table. She was busted! She now has to face whatever wasing her way. She opened her eyes and met his eyes directly at her face. ¡°I¡­. I em¡­ I¡­.. I¡± Tihana stuttered out aimlessly. She didn¡¯t know what to say. ¡°I can see you don¡¯t want to talk.¡± ¡°I can exin sir.¡± ¡°You know I could fire you for trying to make a fool out of me.¡± ¡°Or better still sue you for impersonation¡± Aiden smirked at her. ¡°Please don¡¯t do that. I¡¯m sorry for trying to trick you in the first ce.¡± Tihana pleaded with both hands ced together. ¡°But I won¡¯t do that if only you do as I say. I want you to sign this.¡± He said again as he shifted a paper Tihana never knew was there all these while to the middle of the table. Tihana stared at him like a movie as he brought out a pen and dropped it on the paper. ¡°What am I supposed to do with it?¡± Tihana said hoping it wasn¡¯t the same contract from their date. ¡°You aren¡¯t blind, are you?¡± Aiden raised a brow at her. ¡°Sign that contract.¡± Aiden ordered. Tihana stared at him unbelievably and stood up. ¡°I don¡¯t want to sign it. Don¡¯t you get it?¡± Tihana said half yelling and it got the attention of the other workers in the cafeteria. ¡°Sit down youngdy.¡± Aiden said in between gritted teeth but Tihana still stood her ground. ¡°I¡¯m your boss here and you have to do as I say. So, sit down.¡± This time, Tihana obeyed. She was already boiling in anger but what can she do? He is still her boss. ¡°What do you want from me?¡± ¡°To sign the damn contract and get this done with.¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t want to.¡± Tihana said almost yelling again but restrained herself quickly. ¡°You have no other choice than to sign it because you wouldn¡¯t want to see my reaction if you don¡¯t sign it.¡± Aiden threatened and crossed his legs against each other. Shock was an understatement for Tihana right now. She wouldn¡¯t sit there and watch him threaten her. She made to stand up but Aiden¡¯s words stopped her. ¡°Leave here and be ready to loose your job.¡± Tihana sat back on her chair. ¡°Good. Now, sign it.¡± Aiden shifted the paper and pen to her front and she stared nkly at it. ¡°Don¡¯t waste my time, Miss Diana or should I say Tihana.¡± Aiden said with a hint of mockeryced in his voice. Just like in a trance, Tihana took the pen with shaking hands and signed on the paper. She couldn¡¯t believe she was signing this outrageous contract like Diana had called it. Aiden gave out a satisfactory smile as he watched her sign the paper. Tihana dropped the pen back on the paper when she was done. ¡°This is fantabulous!¡± Aiden eximed. Now, he was sure to get his grandfather off his neck. He stretched towards Tihana and took the pen and paper. He flicked the edge of the paper with a lopsided smile and ced the paper on his own side of the table. ¡°Is that all?¡± She managed to say lowly and Aiden smirked. She can¡¯t believe she just epted the contract. She just epted the stupid contract! God, what has she done? *********** Tihana stood weakly as the security opened the gate for her and she went out. It was closing hours and just like she promised, she was going home early. She turned to see Diana¡¯s car parked and was taken aback a bit. She walked towards the car and entered. ¡°You came to pick me up today?¡± Tihana said a bit surprised. ¡°Is there anything wrong if Ie to pick up my friend?¡± ¡°Actually, no. It¡¯s just that you haven¡¯t done this before.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s because this is your second day. You better get used to it because it would happen more often.¡± Diana shrugged and started the car. ¡°So tell me, how did your day go? Were you able to avoid that insane boss of yours all through?¡± Diana said breaking the silence. Tihana didn¡¯t respond as she rested back on the car seat. ¡°Hey!¡± Diana waved a hand in front of her face and Tihana turned to stare at her. ¡°Tihana, where did your mind go? I was talking to you but there was no response from you.¡± ¡°I heard you but I didn¡¯t have an answer to your question.¡± ¡°Are you okay? Is there a problem?¡± ¡°I¡¯m good.¡± Tihana replied wearily. ¡°You know I¡¯ve been studying you since I picked you up and I must say you don¡¯t look good to me.¡± ¡°I¡¯m just tired, that¡¯s all.¡± ¡°I¡¯m your best friend and I know when you¡¯re lying to me. So tell me what¡¯s bothering you.¡± Tihana was reluctant for a few seconds before replying. ¡°He knows my true identity.¡± Diana was befuddled for seconds before her expression changed to that of shock. She parked the car at the side of the road and faced Tihana. ¡°Wait, he knows who you are?¡± ¡°That was what I said earlier.¡± ¡°What did he say about it?¡± ¡°Saying or do you mean doing about it.¡± Tihana gave a sadugh. ¡°And what do you mean by that?¡± ¡°He brought out the contract issue and this time, I had no choice but to ept.¡± Diana¡¯s eyes widened in great shock as she stared at thedy in front of her. ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°You heard me right. I signed the contract.¡± ¡°Why would you do that? I thought we talked about this before.¡± ¡°My job was at stake here and I couldn¡¯t afford to loose it, not on my second day.¡± ¡°But you could have done something to stop it.¡± Diana groaned. ¡°What could I have possibly done? I was left with no option.¡± Diana sighed and bowed her head in guilt. ¡°Gosh, what have I put you into? Why did I make you go on that date? I should have chosen another alternative.¡± Dianamented and hit the car wheels. ¡°This is all my fault. I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. The deed is done already, there¡¯s nothing we can do about it.¡± ¡°I¡¯m so sorry. Please, forgive me.¡± ¡°Like I said, we¡¯re good. I just have to wait for him to give orders and know when the deal takes off.¡± Tihana said again trying to act strong but deep down, she was crying. ¡°Start the car and let¡¯s go.¡± Tihana feigned a smile. She didn¡¯t want Diana to feel bad. She was like the only family she¡¯ve got now. *********** ¡°No worries grandfather, I will bring her to you soon.¡± Aiden said as he sipped his wine. He had called grandfather on the phone to inform him about finding a contacted wife and grandfather was pressurizing him to bring her to him tomorrow but he bluntly refused, saying he was very busy. ¡°And when will that soon be?¡± Grandfather scoffed. ¡°Anytime.¡± ¡°Suit yourself then.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Aiden breathed out. ¡°I hope you know a wedding would hold.¡± ¡°But we didn¡¯t agree on that.¡± ¡°We didn¡¯t agree on anything.¡± Aiden rolled his eyes and took another sip of his wine. Aiden yawned and stood up with the phone still on his ear. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯m feeling sleepy now, can I go to bed? I need to go to work tomorrow.¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t holding you back.¡± Grandfather hung up. Aiden gulped down his wine and retired to bed. Chapter 16 He will marry you, I promise. Tihana sat down opposite Aiden in the office. He was busy working on some files in front of him, not paying attention to thedy he had called to his office an hour ago. Tihana was already getting bored sitting in front of him as he acted like she was invisible. ¡°What am I doing here sir?¡± Tihana voiced out but he didn¡¯t reply her. ¡°I¡¯ve been here for almost an hour now but you still haven¡¯t said anything.¡± She said again with a slight frown. ¡°You should keep it low. As you can see, I¡¯m very busy.¡± Tihana scoffed staring unbelievably at the man in front of her. Did he call her here to guard him or what? No! She wasn¡¯t going to allow this. ¡°Then, why am I here?¡± ¡°I asked you to keep it low, Miss Tihana.¡± ¡°But you don¡¯t expect me to just sit here and watch you attend to files while I have loads of work to do in mine and yet you made me sit here doing nothing.¡± Aiden paused what he was doing and took his gaze to her. ¡°And I¡¯m your boss. If I don¡¯t permit you to work, you won¡¯t, so step out of it. ¡± Aiden red at her and continued with the files. ¡°Okay. Can I go back to my office now?¡± ¡°No.¡± Aiden simply said. ¡°Why are you being like this sir? I¡¯ve asked for forgiveness and done what you asked of me but yet it still feels like you¡¯re punishing me.¡± Tihanained bitterly. Aiden closed the file he was currently working on as he ced his hands on his table. ¡°It seems you don¡¯t want to keep quiet.¡± Aiden said already pissed with her and she bowed her head, not able to meet his angry gaze. ¡°We¡¯ll be going shopping after work is over.¡± Tihana was shocked at what she heard as she lifted her eyes to him immediately. She didn¡¯t hear him clearly, right? ¡°So get ready.¡± ¡°And don¡¯t ask me why.¡± Aiden added. Was this why he allowed her stay in his office for close to an hour? Aiden Turner never seize to amaze her. ¡°You can leave.¡± He said again and continued with the files. Tihana stood up about to leave. ¡°Make sure to send me the new methods you¡¯re working on before closing hours. ¡±Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Tihana nodded and opened the office door. She left and not far from the office, she bumped into ady. ¡°Watch where you¡¯re going bitch!¡± Thedy yelled at her and walked away. What a rude brat! Tihana didn¡¯t reply her, she just walked her own way. The door of Aiden¡¯s office opened again but he didn¡¯t bother to look as he thought it was Tihana. Blossom catwalked towards Aiden with a basket in her hand. ¡°Will you continue walking like a snail, Miss Tihana?¡± Blossom paused her steps a bit surprised. Who was he talking about? Aiden raised his head up and when he saw Blossom standing in front of him, he groaned lightly. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± ¡°Who is Tihana? And why were you calling her name?¡± ¡°What the hell are you talking about?¡± Aiden asked surprised at her questions. ¡°Answer my questions Aiden.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not ready for your madness now.¡± Aiden continued with the files on his table. He had a heap of file to work on and he wasn¡¯t going to allow a joblessdy hinder him from working on them. ¡°Seriously Aiden? You¡¯re saying I¡¯m mad?¡± ¡°Yeah. Worst than that.¡± Aiden mumbled. Blossom breathed out, trying to cool off her anger and sat down. She crossed her legs and Aiden stared at her a bit surprised. ¡°I thought you¡¯d get angry and leave.¡± ¡°Well sorry to burst your bubbles baby boy, I ain¡¯t going anywhere. I am here to stay.¡± Aiden scoffed and continued with the files. He doesn¡¯t care if she stays in his office all day, so far she doesn¡¯t disturb his work. ¡°I got you food.¡± Blossom said bringing out the sk in the basket she was holding. ¡°I don¡¯t need your food.¡± ¡°Why?¡± ¡°Because I¡¯m very sure you don¡¯t know how to cook and that food will definitely cause some damages to my organs.¡± Those words struck Blossom hard but she wasn¡¯t ready to give up yet. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t be sure of that if you don¡¯t have a taste.¡± ¡°Prevention they say is better than cure sweetheart.¡± Aiden smiled lightly at her. Blossom would have been smiled at the ¡®sweetheart¡¯ if he wasn¡¯t mocking her. ¡°You rejected my kind gesture of bringing you food on Saturday and now, you¡¯re repeating it again?¡± Blossom scoffed out. ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to bring me food in the first ce.¡± ¡°But I was only trying to help.¡± Blossom said softly and Aiden scoffed. ¡°With food? C¡¯mon I know where to eat if I feel like.¡± Blossom sighed and took the sk back to the basket. It was very obvious he didn¡¯t want the food. ¡°So, what are you up to?¡± ¡°You aren¡¯t blind not to see.¡± Blossom rolled her eyes at him. ¡°I was thinking if you¡¯re not less busy tonight, maybe we could hang out.¡± ¡°And are you asking me on a date?¡± ¡°Yeah. A friendly date.¡± Aiden pretended to think about it and stood up. He brought his face close to her face and just when Blossom thought he would probably kiss her, he whispered ¡°No.¡± Aiden sat back on his chair with a smirk after seeing her shocked reaction. What was she thinking? Blossom bit her lips hard from the rejection. She took her basket of food and stomped out of the office in anger. He gave out a satisfactory smile. He finally seeded in getting rid of the witch. *HOURS LATER* Aiden rested on his car, scrolling on his emails. Wayne came to him. ¡°Who are we waiting for?¡± ¡°Tihana.¡± Wayne stared surprisedly at him. ¡°Why are we waiting for her?¡± ¡°I want to take her for shopping as we would be meeting grandfather soon.¡± ¡°Oh¡± Wayne muttered. ¡°But, what must be keeping her so long?¡± ¡°It isn¡¯t closing hours yet.¡± Wayne checked his wristwatch and confirmed it. ¡°Then why are we waiting for her outside? Shouldn¡¯t we also be inside?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the use when I¡¯m done with work and it¡¯s just a minute to closing hours?¡± ¡°But we¡¯ve standing here for some minutes now.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t reply him as he just concentrated on his phone. Tihana came outside a minuteter and tried going through the main gate but was stopped by Wayne who walked up to her. ¡°Boss wants to see you.¡± Tihana followed him to Aiden. ¡°Get in the car.¡± Aiden said and entered the car. Did he really mean what he told her earlier about going shopping after work hours? She also entered into the car and Wayne drove out of thepany. ¡°Sir, why are we going shopping?¡± Tihana asked the question she¡¯s been meaning to ask since. ¡°I told you before, no questions.¡± ¡°But I deserve to know.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t reply and she knew better not to push further again. The car was in total silence till they got to the shopping mall. Wayne parked in the lot and they all got down. They entered into the mall. ¡°Wee to ms Mall sir and madam.¡± Ady walked up to them in a smile. ¡°Take her to shop thetest fashioned female wears you have and also shoes.¡± Aiden said to her and thedy bowed at him. ¡°Please follow me madam.¡± Thedy gestured with a smile. ¡°Are you his girlfriend? Geez, you¡¯re so lucky. I wish I was you.¡± Thedy giggled and handfan herself ¡°Can you show me where the dresses are now?¡± Tihana said already bored with her words. ¡°Sure. We¡¯re here already.¡± Thedy stopped walking and pointed towards where the clothes were hanged. Tihana was able to shop few clothes with the help of thedy. She made sure to check them out before choosing them. They went back to the reception and met Aiden sitting there with Wayne. He stood up when he saw them and they all went to the cashier to pay. ¡°Your bill is $10, 000.¡± Aiden gave her his card and she debited the money from it. ¡°Thank you for shopping in our mall. We hope to see you again next time.¡± The cashier said in a smile and handed the bags to Tihana. Tihana smiled back and they left the mall. ¡°Tomorrow evening, we¡¯re going to see my grandfather. That is what these clothes is for.¡± Aiden said when they got outside. So, he finally decided to speak about it but why were they going to see his grandfather? ¡°Dress well because you¡¯re to impress my grandfather. I don¡¯t want to hear any story that touches the heart.¡± Tihana rolled her eyes. ¡°7:00pm is the time.¡± ¡°Alright sir.¡± He and Wayne entered into the car and Tihana also made to enter. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± Aiden raised a brow at her. ¡°I thought you were going to drop me at home.¡± ¡°Get your own car and go home. I¡¯m your boss and not your servant.¡± Aiden spatted and Tihana closed the door back. So rude of him! ¡°Wayne, take me out of here.¡± Wayne who has been staring at the both in the rearview mirror, shook his head and drove out of the lot. Now, she has to look for a taxi. ********** Blossom sat on her bed as she hugged her teddy bear sulkily. What has she done to deserve the ill treatment she was getting from Aiden? Couldn¡¯t he love her like he¡¯d used to? He was so nice and caring back in their childhood days but all that changed after he travelled. He came back to be someone she hardly recognized. Her room door opened and her dad came in. She ran to hug him immediately and he hugged her back. ¡°It¡¯s okay sweetie.¡± Her dad cooed as he rubbed her back. He knew she hugs him unaware, like this only when she was troubled and he always tries to soothe her in his own possible ways. He took her slowly to the bed and made her sit down as he also sat beside her. ¡°What is it sweetie? I came home and the housekeeper said you have refused toe out of your room since, even when she asked you toe down for dinner.¡± Her dad said worriedly. ¡°Dad?¡± Blossom called out slowly. ¡°Yes baby?¡± Her dad replied sweetly. ¡°Am I not beautiful? Don¡¯t I deserve to be loved? Am I not worthy of love?¡± Blossommented with tears threatening to drop from her eyes. ¡°What are you saying honey? Who told you that you don¡¯t deserve to be loved?¡± Her dad cupped her face in his hands but she wouldn¡¯t stopmenting. ¡°Just answer me dad. Am I so ill lucked with love? Why doesn¡¯t the man I love reciprocate the love I have for him?¡± ¡°Is this about Aiden again?¡± ¡°Who else apart from him?¡± This time the tears were already flowing down. ¡°It¡¯s alright. Wipe your precious tears, he doesn¡¯t deserve it.¡± Her dad tried to wipe her tears but it wouldn¡¯t stop flowing. ¡°Baby, stop crying. He would love you.¡± Her dad said as he didn¡¯t know what else to calm her down. Blossom sniffed back her tears and faced her fatherpletely. ¡°Father, can you do me a favour?¡± She said wiping her tears. Her dad saw this as an opportunity to make his little princess happy again. ¡°Yes darling. Anything for you.¡± ¡°You and Aiden are business partners, right?¡± Her dad nodded. ¡°I want you to make him marry me.¡± ¡°How do you expect me to do that? You and I know Aiden Turner isn¡¯t someone who can be manipted easily.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know how you¡¯re going to do it but please do this for me, dad.¡± Her dad sighed and held her shoulders. ¡°I will do something.¡± He said in a smile. ¡°Don¡¯t just do something, make him marry me.¡± Blossom disagreed and her father nodded. ¡°He will marry you, I promise.¡± She hugged her father and he rubbed her back soothingly. He disengaged from the hug and stared at her face. ¡°Smile for daddy.¡± She smiled and her dad smiled back. ¡°Now, It¡¯s time for dinner. I¡¯m sure you must be very hungry.¡± Her dad took her out of the bed and they both left the room. TBC Chapter 17 When are we meeting him? ¡°Good morning sir.¡± The secretary stood up and greeted as Aiden and Wayne walked past her desk. ¡°What are my schedules for this morning?¡± Wayne checked the iPad in his hand. ¡°You have a private meeting with Mr Norman now.¡± ¡°Alright. Where is it taking ce?¡± Aiden said even if it sounded suspicious. Mr Normaning to see him privately and so early. ¡°He is already waiting in your office.¡± ¡°Fine. Let¡¯s go.¡± They both took the elevator and went to Aiden¡¯s office. They opened the door and met Mr Norman already waiting for him on the chair. ¡°Good morning Mr Turner.¡± He stood up and said. ¡°Morning Mr Norman.¡± ¡°Please, have your seat.¡± Aiden said even if Mr Norman had already sat before. He sat down on his swivel chair as he unbotton his suit jacket. ¡°I know you must be wondering what I¡¯m doing here so early.¡± ¡°I believe you¡¯re here to talk business.¡± ¡°Actually, it is not really about business.¡± Mr Norman replied in a smile. ¡°Really? I hope it isn¡¯t serious then?¡± ¡°No, it isn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Okay. Before we start, what should I offer you? Coffee or tea.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no need for that as I won¡¯t be spending much time here.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯m all ears.¡± ¡°Aiden, you know aside from being business partners, you¡¯re also like a son to me.¡± Aiden nodded, paying more attention. ¡°That¡¯s why today I havee to ask a favour from you, not as business partners but as a father.¡± ¡°Aiden, please marry my daughter.¡± Aiden flinched back a bit, including Wayne who was also in the office. ¡°Is this about Blossom?¡± Aiden asked lowly. ¡°Yes. She loves you so much and is ready to do anything for you.¡± ¡°Yesterday night, do you know she refused to eat dinner because of you?¡± Aiden scoffed, like he cares. ¡°She loves you, why don¡¯t just you love her back? Like you used to. She is a sweet girl who needs to be loved.¡± ¡°You call that bitchy daughter of yours sweet? I don¡¯t mean to pick any offence but you and I know your daughter isn¡¯t one bit sweet.¡± ¡°If it is about her attitude, I promise you she would change. She is ready to change for you.¡± ¡°Well, I¡¯m not ready to ept that change. She should find someone else to marry her.¡± Aiden said getting irritated. ¡°It is you she wants. Why don¡¯t you get that fact?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t think so. The only fact we won¡¯t be getting here is if you don¡¯t stop talking about this then I would be forced to throw you out of my office.¡± Anger was evident in Aiden¡¯s voice as he spoke. ¡°You would chase me out of your office?¡± ¡°If I¡¯m pushed to.¡± Aiden gritted his teeth. How dare he think he coulde into his office early in the morning to ask him to getting married to his daughter? ¡°Then I guess you leave me no other choice. If you don¡¯t get married to my daughter, I¡¯ll be forced to withdraw my interest from the uing project.¡± Mr Norman said and left the office in anger. Aiden scoffed, not shaken by his words. He doesn¡¯t care if he withdraws from the project. He could go to hell if he wants to. What the heck does he think of himself? Wayne who has been staring at the whole thing came to him. ¡°What are you going to do now?¡± ¡°Nothing. I don¡¯t care if he withdraws.¡± ¡°Do I have any other meeting today?¡± Aiden said trying to control his anger. ¡°Yea¡­.¡± ¡°Cancel all of them.¡± Blossom¡¯s dad just ruined his morning. ¡°Including the meeting with grandfather?¡± Wayne asked with raised brow. ¡°Except that one.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wayne tapped on his iPad. The door opened and Tihana came in. ¡°Good morning sir.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t respond. ¡°Sir, these are the new methods I¡¯ve been working on.¡± ¡°What¡¯s my business with it?¡± Tihana stared at her boss with surprise. ¡°You asked me to bring it to you yesterday sir.¡± ¡°Yesterday? And you¡¯re just bringing it to me now?¡± He snapped at her and she flinched back. ¡°Drop it on my table and get out.¡± He said again and Tihana did as instructed. She scurried out immediately. ¡°Get me my morning coffee.¡± Aiden ordered. ¡°Yes boss.¡± Wayne shook his head and left to get the coffee. ****** Tihana came out of the restroom and sat heavily on the bed.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. She came back from work some minutes ago and was now preparing for the dinner with Aiden¡¯s grandfather. She creamed and stood up to wear her clothes. ¡°Are you done?¡± Diana said walking into the room. ¡°Yes, almost but I¡¯m having a hard time picking the one to wear. Can you help me with that?¡± Diana sighed and came to stand behind her. She ced her hand on Tihana¡¯s shoulder and Tihana turned to face her. ¡°Are you really sure you want to do this? I could¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t bother.¡± Tihana chipped in. ¡°We could look for another way to fix this.¡± ¡°I wish it was possible but we can¡¯t do anything. My job is at stake here.¡± Tihana exined and Diana sighed. ¡°There will always a way to fix it.¡± ¡°I signed a contract whereby the sum of $5 million has been paid into my ount and if I fail my part of the contract, there will be a bigger consequence. You and I know how Aiden Turner can be.¡± ¡°Now, I feel more guilty.¡± ¡°Aww, you don¡¯t have to feel bad. It¡¯s just for a year and it will be over.¡± ¡°Will you stop that already? I will feel bad the more, knowing for a fact that I was the one supposed to do that and not the other way round.¡± Diana said as she hit Tihana on the hand, yfully though. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll stop only if you help me pick the one to wear.¡± Tihana smiled at her. ¡°They¡¯re all beautiful that I don¡¯t know what to pick out for you.¡± Diana stared at the clothes lined on the bed and Tihana hummed. ¡°Why are you even dressing to impress him?¡± ¡°He specifically warned me to dress well. I wouldn¡¯t want to get on his bad side.¡± Diana sighed and ced a finger on her cheek as her eyes roamed round the clothes. ¡°I will pick that one.¡± Diana pointed to a blue gown. She took it from the bed and gave it to Tihana. ¡°Wear this. It looks perfect.¡± Tihana checked the gown out. It was a knee length re gown. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Tihana said and entered the restroom. She came out secondster. ¡°I found you a heel to match your dress, but before that, let¡¯s get make your face match.¡± Diana joked and Tihanaughed. ¡°Sit on the bed.¡± Tihana did as instructed and Diana started applying makeup on her face. ¡°Aren¡¯t you done? Remember, it¡¯s just a dinner and not a wedding ceremony.¡± ¡°Yeah, yeah I know. I¡¯m done already.¡± Diana gave her a mirror. ¡°See, you look beautiful.¡± Diana said in a smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± Diana went to bring out the red heels she chose for her. Tihana wore the heels and took a red purse. She put the things she might be needing including some dor notes, just incase. ¡°This is what I call a beautiful Tihana.¡± Dianaplimented and Tihana smiled. ¡°Who is going to pick you up? Or are you going there yourself?¡± Diana asked as she sat on the bed. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t he give you an address?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Aiden Turner is such a jerk. How does he expect you to get there?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t reply as she just silently left to the sitting room. She was just as confused as Diana. Diana sighed and followed her. The doorbell rang getting the attention of the twodies. ¡°I will get the door.¡± ¡°Please, is this where Tihana Scott stays?¡± The man at the door asked, looking around the ce. ¡°Yes. Who are you?¡± Diana asked back. ¡°I¡¯m her driver to the dinner. Sir Aiden asked me to pick her.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll get her.¡± Diana closed the door and faced Tihana. ¡°He sent a driver to pick you up.¡± Tihana took her purse and walked to Diana at the door. She gave her a peck and left. Diana sighed as she went to sit on the couch, going into thoughts. ******** Wayne came to sit in the midst of grandfather and Aiden. ¡°She isn¡¯t here.¡± ¡°When is your girlfriending?¡± Grandfather asked as he stared keenly at his grandson. ¡°She isn¡¯t my girlfriend. She is just my staff.¡± Aiden scoffed. ¡°Who would soon be your baby mama.¡± Grandfather added. ¡°Why didn¡¯t youe with her in the first ce?¡± Grandfather said again. ¡°We don¡¯t stay together.¡± ¡°But don¡¯t worry, she would be here any moment.¡± Aiden checked his wristwatch. ¡°Wayne, call the chaffeur.¡± Aiden ordered and Wayne stood up as he brought out his phone. The doorbell rang and Wayne went to check on the door. Wayne came back secondster with Tihana behind him. ¡°Good evening sir.¡± She greeted both grandfather and Aiden in a little bow. ¡°Eveningdy. Is she the one?¡± Grandfather said turning to Aiden. ¡°Yes.¡± Aiden grumbled. ¡°Have your seat, Miss.¡± Grandfather offered in a smile. Tihana sat on the couch near grandfather nervously. She has been nervous ever since she entered into the house. Grandfather noticed this and smiled. ¡°Feel at home youngdy as this would soon be part of your home. So, what¡¯s your name?¡± ¡°Tihana Scott.¡± ¡°Wow, what a beautiful name for a beautiful damsel.¡± Grandfather smiled at her and she smiled back. Aiden scoffed as he scrolled on his phone. ¡°I heard from my beloved grandson here that you work in hispany.¡± ¡°Beloved grandson indeed.¡± Aiden muttered under his breath. ¡°Yes sir.¡± Tihana took a nce at her boss. ¡°Grandfather, call me grandfather.¡± Grandfather said in a smile and Tihana nodded. ¡°Tell me about yourself.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing much to know about me. I¡¯m just ady who wants the best future for herself and by so doing, needs to work hard.¡± ¡°That¡¯s awesome. What about your family?¡± ¡°My mother is dead.¡± ¡°Sorry about that.¡± Grandfather sympathized. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to be sorry about besides I¡¯ve gotten over it.¡± Tihana tried not to break down as she said this. ¡°Don¡¯t you have a father?¡± Tihana hesitated for a while as she herself doesn¡¯t know if she has a father or not. What was she going to say to grandfather? ¡°Umm I¡­.¡± ¡°Can we now have dinner? I¡¯m getting farmished already and your conversation doesn¡¯t seem to end.¡± Aiden interrupted her and she sighed in relief. He just unknowningly saved her. ¡°When will you stop showing people around you that you¡¯re so irresponsible?¡± ¡°Call me whatever you want grandfather. One thing still remains that I¡¯m hungry and your conversation is making it worse else you want me to have dinner on my own.¡± ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare touch my food without I asking you to.¡± Grandfather faced Tihana. ¡°Will you like for us to have dinner now?¡± ¡°Yes sir.¡± ¡°Are you sure? I hope you didn¡¯t agree because of your boss?¡± ¡°Of course not grandfather. I¡¯m also hungry.¡± ¡°Okay. Let¡¯s go and have dinner.¡± They all stood up and went to the dinning table which was already set for them by the maids. Wayne made to follow them but his phone rang. He went outside to answer it. ¡°Hey Diana! What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine and you?¡± ¡°Good. Any update?¡± ¡°Are we working on a case?¡± ¡°Maybe because of what I have to do for you.¡± ¡°Yeah. Speaking of that is the actual reason I called.¡± ¡°Okay, what is it?¡± ¡°I spoke to my father about you and he asked to see you.¡± ¡°Wow! This is is kind of serious.¡± ¡°Any problem?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just that I don¡¯t know what to say to him when I meet him. What if he ask me how we met? You know things like that.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right.¡± Diana breathed out. ¡°Okay, this is what we¡¯ll do. I will send you a message that will help you answer it. Expect it tomorrow.¡± ¡°When are we meeting him?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll inform you when I¡¯ve concluded.¡± ¡°Alright. See you then.¡± Diana disconnected the call. Wayne smiled and went back inside. Chapter 18 If you don’t give him a heir? Diana dropped Tihana off and Tihana waved at her. ¡°See youter hun.¡± Diana said and drove away.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Tihana breathed out and went into thepany. ¡°Good morning.¡± Tihana greeted her co workers on the way to her office. She tossed her bag on her desk as she sat on the chair. She started up herptop and as she waited for it to start up, she brought out some of the files she has to work on. Just when she was about to start typing on herptop, the door of her office opened and Mrs Linda came in. Tihana stood up immediately to greet her. ¡°Good morning Mrs Linda.¡± ¡°Morning Tihana. How are you doing this morning?¡± ¡°I¡¯m doing good ma. Thank you for asking.¡± Tihana replied in a smile. After days of working in thispany and with Mrs Linda, Tihana havee to the conclusion that Mrs Linda was nice and they¡¯vee to have a great friendly rtionship between themselves. ¡°Are you done editing the reports?¡± ¡°No ma.¡± ¡°Why aren¡¯t you done?¡± ¡°I was really busy yesterday with the articles but I promise I will edit it before lunch break.¡± ¡°Miss Tihana, please try to step up.¡± Tihana knew there was a problem instantly as she stared at Mrs Linda like a movie. But what did she mean by that? Wasn¡¯t she doing her job diligently enough? ¡°Don¡¯t get me wrong. You¡¯re doing your job well.¡± Mrs Linda answered the question as if reading her mind. ¡°But, the boss doesn¡¯t seem satisfied with what you¡¯re doing.¡± Mrs Linda said again and this time Tihana couldn¡¯t help but to ask. ¡°Did he say anything?¡± ¡°Yeah. He actuallyined to me about you not satisfying him with what you do here in the office.¡± ¡°And did he tell you maybe how?¡± ¡°He said he asked you to submit the new methods you were working a day before yesterday but instead you submitted it yesterday.¡± He reported her because of that? But she thought he has forgotten about that? ¡°Ma, it wasn¡¯t intentional. I was very busy all through, that was why it came veryte.¡± ¡°I know and I understand pretty well but I¡¯m just informing you so you can know how to be careful around him. That is just the way he is.¡± Mrs Linda said thest statement in a whisper. ¡°Thank you Mrs Linda. I¡¯ll try to do as you have said.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Mrs Linda smiled at her. ¡°I¡¯ll be in my office. Do make sure to submit the reports when you¡¯re done.¡± Mrs Linda said and left. Tihana sat down with a great sigh. Why was Aiden Turner always finding fault in everything she does? She shook her head and continued her work. HOURS LATER* *LUNCH BREAK* Tihana looked around the cafeteria for the man who asked her to meet him there. She finally found him sitting at a table. As usual his legs were crossed and eyes on his phone. She went to him and sat opposite him. He took a nce at her and dropped his phone on the table. For the first time ever that he would drop his phone immediately she arrived. He sipped his juice on the table, still staring at her. ¡°Why did it take you so long?¡± ¡°Sir, you just called me like a minute ago and I came running here as fast as I could.¡± Tihana picked her words slowly enough as she doesn¡¯t want to offend the arrogant CEO. ¡°My grandfather wants a wedding to hold and we concluded that it will take ce in three days time.¡± Tihana stared at him with mouth slightly opened. A wedding? And in three days? ¡°But why sir?¡± ¡°I¡¯m a person of a very high status and you don¡¯t expect me to just have a wife without a wedding.¡± ¡°But this is a just a damn contract!¡± She almost said in a yell but restrained herself immediately. ¡°This wasn¡¯t part of the contract. I wasn¡¯t told this before.¡± Tihana said instead feeling cheated. ¡°You signed the contract, so epting to do a wedding shouldn¡¯t be a problem.¡± Aiden smirked. He was right about that though. She epted to be his wife and give him a baby within a year, doing a wedding shouldn¡¯t be a problem to her. She should have expected this. ¡°Do you really think I have time for a wedding too? Like I said, grandfather insisted on it so you should better not think too deep about it.¡± Aiden jeered as he took another sip of his juice. ¡°You should start getting prepared because you don¡¯t have much time left.¡± ¡°More updates will be given to you as the day goes by.¡± All these while, Tihana didn¡¯t say anything. She just stared at her grumpy boss. ¡°Is there any other questions?¡± Aiden asked and she shook her head in a negative way. ¡°Good. I¡¯m out of here.¡± He said as he stood up. He took another sip of his juice and left the cafeteria. Tihana stared around and she could feel some of the workers eyes on her. She doesn¡¯t really me them. It was all her jerky boss fault. She sluggishly stood up from the chair, so she could get lunch. ********** Diana sat on her chair in the office as she thought of how she was going to convince her father. She has gotten to hire a boyfriend and told her dad about it but there was only one little problem left and that was how to convince him that Wayne was truly her boyfriend. She and her dad had this strong father and daughter rtionship that her dad could read her like a book. She only said what she told Wayne yesterday just so he doesn¡¯t back off and think she wasn¡¯t serious after all. She just have to think of a way to fix things. She still has to send what to say to Waer in the day. She checked her wristwatch and when she saw it was closing hours already, she breathed out a sigh of relief. She wasn¡¯t able to fully concentrate all day and she was grateful her superior wasn¡¯t around today. She stood up with her bag and left her office, locking the door behind her. She entered her car and drove out of the lot. She turned on her car music as she hit the road to help her cool down. Minutester, she stopped at the front of Aiden Turner¡¯spany as she waited for her best friend toe out. She hates entering into thepany. Not like she hates thepany itself, but because she doesn¡¯t want to have any encounter with the owner which was Aiden Turner. She rested her head on the car seat and closed her eyes. Someone calling her name made her open her eyes. She turned to see Tihana. She unlocked the car door for her and Tihana entered. ¡°Were you sleeping in the car?¡± Tihana said staring at Diana. ¡°No, was just thinking things through.¡± ¡°So, how was the office?¡± Diana said again as she ignited the engine again. ¡°It was tiring especially having to work more than you should just so you would get a good impression from your boss.¡± Tihana rolled her eyes and Diana scoffed. ¡°Really?¡± ¡°Yeah. You know sometimes I feel like he has made it his mission to indirectly punish me for lying to him and this contract marriage is just like a game to him.¡± ¡°We should have known better.¡± Diana muttered. ¡°How are you guys going about the marriage by the way?¡± ¡°He wants a wedding.¡± ¡°But why?¡± Diana said bewildered. ¡°Same thing I asked but ording to him, grandfather wanted this.¡± ¡°When is it taking ce?¡± ¡°In three days time.¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that too soon?¡± Diana said surprised making a U-turn. ¡°He probably wants to get it done with as soon as possible.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right but I don¡¯t really get why he¡¯s doing this when he isn¡¯t actually ready for it.¡± ¡°I also don¡¯t know. The only thing I just came up with is that he needs a heir.¡± ¡°But what if you don¡¯t give him a heir?¡± ¡°Then it is no longer my fault.¡± Tihana replied and rest on the car seat. Chapter 19 How uncaring you are! ¡°I wish I was there to shop with you.¡± Diana cooed from the other side of the phone. ¡°Technically, you¡¯re still with me.¡± Tihana replied and Diana chuckled. ¡°But not as how I would have been if I was beside you.¡± Tihana was in the bridal shop as per what Aiden ordered her to do. He had given her a day off at work today so she could get the things she needed for the wedding. ¡°Ma¡¯am, do you like this one?¡± Thedy helping Tihana select the wedding gown asked as she pointed to one of the gowns. Tihana stared at the white gown in front of her in admiration. All the gowns in the shop were extremely beautiful that it was very hard for her to choose just one. ¡°Hello Tihana? Are you there?¡± Diana called out when she didn¡¯t hear her voice again. ¡°Yeah yeah, I¡¯m here.¡± ¡°Why did you grow silence all of a sudden?¡± ¡°I was just admiring a gown here.¡± ¡°You know what Diana? I now wish you were here beside me because I¡¯m having a tough time choosing one.¡± Tihana groaned lightly and Diana chuckled. ¡°I told ya.¡± ¡°They all look so beautiful.¡± She said again in a great admiration. ¡°I have to go now. My boss ising to my office. See you at home. Bye.¡± Diana said in a haste and hung up. Tihana sighed and put the phone back in her purse. ¡°Ma¡¯am, I could help you pick one. I mean that¡¯s why I¡¯m here for you right?¡± ¡°Okay.¡± ¡°This way. I have more designs to show you before wee to a conclusion on the one you¡¯d pick.¡± Thedy said in a smile and Tihana smiled back then followed thedy to the direction she pointed to. ******* Aiden worked on the files on his desk while Wayne just sat on the couch staring at Aiden as he worked. ¡°Are you really sure you don¡¯t want my help over there?¡± Wayne said breaking the silence but Aiden didn¡¯t reply. ¡°You do know you have to be healthy so you won¡¯t loose your handsome look on your wedding day. This will only make you look stressed out.¡± Wayne said again as he stood up and Aiden scoffed. ¡°Have you gotten the suit for it anyways?¡± Aiden finally said without sparing him a nce. ¡°Yeah, I ordered from Jay¡¯s empire.¡± ¡°Are you sure it would fit me?¡± ¡°Of course it will.¡± Jay¡¯s empire was a cloth mall that deals mostly in suits and tuxedos. It was where Aiden buys all his suits and tuxedos from so it wasn¡¯t a problem for Wayne to order one without Aiden going there. ¡°Okay!¡± Aiden muttered. Someone barged into the office and the both diverted their attention to the intruder. ¡°What is this news I¡¯m hearing Aiden?¡± Blossom asked with rage. ¡°What the hell is going on? You¡¯re getting married and not to me but to a random bitch?¡± There was no answer from Aiden. ¡°How dare you!¡± Blossom yelled again continuously as she scattered the files on his table and this time, Aiden couldn¡¯t take it any longer. ¡°What is the meaning of this?¡± He stood up as he banged his hand on the table. Blossom was taken aback by Aiden¡¯s sudden outburst. ¡°Don¡¯t you have manners at all? Didn¡¯t your father teach you manners!¡± Aiden yelled to her face. ¡°I should be asking you that Aiden Turner! Do you think you can use and then dump me?¡± Blossom yelled back. ¡°Use? I didn¡¯t even use you and here you¡¯re talking about dumping?¡± Aiden chuckled lightly. ¡°Oh really!¡± ¡°Yes really.¡± ¡°Aiden, you¡¯re a son of a bitch. Believe me.¡± ¡°Yeah, I do believe you. Now, get out of my office.¡± Blossom fumed in anger and grabbed her purse which she had earlier threw on the chair. ¡°This isn¡¯t over yet, Aiden. I swear it isn¡¯t and I¡¯ll make you pay.¡± She said with gritted teeth and stomped off. Aiden sat down back on his chair, shocked at her attitude. Why was he shocked anyways? He should have expected this. Wayne who has been standing beside Aiden, sighed and started picking the files on the floor. He sat opposite his boss when he was done. ¡°What would happen now?¡± ¡°What do you think would happen?¡± Aiden asked back as he stared at Wayne like he said something stupid. ¡°Don¡¯t give me that look. I asked that because now, you¡¯re in the bad book of both father and daughter. How are you going to deal with it?¡± ¡°That¡¯s their problem and not mine.¡± Wayne shook his head and rested back on his chair with a finger on his chin. He suddenly gasped and checked his wristwatch then stood up. ¡°Where are you going?¡± Aiden asked not taking his eyes off the files in his hands. ¡°I have something to do, I¡¯ll be back before you know it.¡± ¡°Whatever. Just make sure toe back today.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Wayne left the Office andpany in total. He entered the car and drove to his destination. He came out of the car and looked around for the person he came for. He found her car parked few meters away and it seems she saw him too because she stepped out of her car. ¡°Why were youte?¡± ¡°I almost forgot. I¡¯m sorry.¡± Diana stared at him with a questionable face. How could he say he almost forgot something of such importance? ¡°Look, I¡¯m really sorry. I was handling something at the office and it almost slipped off my mind.¡± He apologized again after seeing the look in her face and Diana sighed. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Wayne didn¡¯t move. ¡°Which car are we using?¡± He asked. ¡°Mmm, let¡¯s use yours, to make it more real.¡± Diana replied after thinking for a while. ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡± She said again and went to her car. She came back secondster and they both entered Wayne¡¯s car. Wayne started the car again and took off. The car was in total silence until Diana broke it. ¡°I hope you¡¯ve rehearsed everything you¡¯re to say when we get there?¡± ¡°Yes, I have.¡± Wayne took a nce at her as he drove. ¡°Alright but please, I don¡¯t want anyplications in this.¡± She breathed out and Wayne chuckled. ¡°It isn¡¯t funny¡± She red at him. ¡°I wasn¡¯tughing.¡± Wayne defended. ¡°But you chuckled.¡± She chipped in. ¡°I was just¡­..¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to know but just don¡¯t mess this up for me.¡± Diana chipped in again. ¡°Is this the ce?¡± Wayne stopped the car. Diana looked through the window and smiled. ¡°Yeah.¡± She opened the car door and stepped out. Wayne came to stand beside her. Diana took a deep breath and they went inside. They clicked the door bell and a maid came to open it. The maid bowed and made way for them. ¡°And there she is.¡± Mr Watts said in a wide smile as he opened his hand wide for his daughter. She jumped into his embrace in a littleugh. ¡°I miss you dad.¡± ¡°I miss you too honey.¡± They disengaged from the hug and Wayne found it as a way to make his presence known but Mr Watts beat him to it. ¡± You must be Wayne, my darling daughter¡¯s boyfriend.¡± Mr Watts said in a smile and Wayne smiled back. ¡°Yes. Good evening sir.¡± ¡°My daughter quite talked a lot about you but she didn¡¯t tell me you were so responsible.¡± Mr Wattsplimented and Wayne smiled. ¡°Dad, are we going to stand all day?¡± Diana whined. ¡°Please pardon my manners. Let¡¯s go to the dinning, it¡¯s been waiting for us for a while now.¡± Mr Watts said and they allughed. ¡°Your father is quite nice.¡± Wayne whispered into Diana¡¯s ears as they followed Mr Watts to the dinning. ¡°Not quite but very nice.¡± Diana whispered back. ********** Blossom threw the flower vase across the room and it broke into pieces. She pushed down the nightstand from the bedside table and it also broke. Ever since she came back from Aiden¡¯s office, she¡¯s been breaking the things around. Starting from the things in the sitting room to the ones in her room. How could Aiden do this to her? How could he, even after knowing she has fallen in love with him? ¡°Blossom dear, please open the door.¡± Someone called from the outside of her room but she didn¡¯t listen, instead she continued breaking the things in the room. ¡°Sweetheart, please let me in. We can talk this through.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to talk about!¡± Blossom yelled. ¡°You know I would do anything for you. Just open the door.¡± ¡°The same thing you told me before but yet you couldn¡¯t make him marry him. Now, he is marrying someone else and you¡¯re here still repeating the same thing.¡± ¡°You¡¯re the worst dad ever!¡± Blossom yelled again. ¡°Princess, stop breaking things. You might injure yourself.¡± Mr Norman said with a pained voice. Just like Blossom¡¯s dad predicted, she screamed. Some broken sses had pierced into her feet and the feet was already bleeding.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Princess, what is it?¡± Her dad shouted in panic, trying to break down the door but it was close to impossible for him as it was locked from the inside and again he was getting older. ¡°My leg!¡± Blossom cried out again and her father couldn¡¯t take it in. ¡°Nanny, get the guards up here to break the door.¡± Her dad said to the other person with him at the door. ¡°Baby, don¡¯t worry you¡¯d be fine. I promise.¡± ¡°Dad, it hurts. It really hurts.¡± She cried the more and sat on her bed. The door forced open and her dad came in with the nanny while the guards stood at the door. Mr Norman came to his daughter on the bed, trying to avoid the broken ssesying carelessly on the floor. ¡°Get the first aid box immediately.¡± The nanny left to get it as ordered. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, you¡¯ll be fine.¡± Mr Norman consoled his daughter. The nanny came back and began taking care of the injury. Blossom groaned as the nanny cleaned the blood. ¡°Take it easy old woman!¡± Blossom yelled at the nanny. ¡°I¡¯m sorry dear.¡± The nanny apologized gently. ¡°I¡¯ve told you to take it easy with things.¡± Her dad said as he ced his hand on Blossom¡¯s shoulder and she scoffed. ¡°Oh! Please dad, spare me that trash. Easy won¡¯t work here.¡± ¡°He doesn¡¯t seem interested in you. I tried to make him see why he should marry you but he bluntly refused.¡± Blossom turned to her dad with a stern face. ¡°That was because you didn¡¯t do it well. He is interested in me, he hasn¡¯t just realized it yet.¡± ¡°And thank you for showing me how uncaring you are.¡± Blossom said again. She wasn¡¯t going to let this slip away that easily. Aiden belonged to her and her alone. She has to do something and very quickly. But what does she do? Chapter 20 Because you never asked ¡°I promise to love you and always be by your side, through all of the ups and downs.¡± ¡°I vow to always be faithful, and always be your best friend, no matter what the future might bring.¡± ¡°I promise to always root for you, cheer you on, and be your biggest fan.¡± ¡°I promise to love and support you.¡± ¡°I promise to spend the rest of my days loving you unconditionally.¡± ¡°I promise to cherish you for the rest of your life.¡± ¡°Before our family and friends, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, for better or worse, I promise to love you and spend the rest of my days with you.¡± Tihana watched as Aiden went on and on to say these vows before he finally puts the ring on her finger. The priest made her repeat the same thing and she hesitated before saying them. ¡°You may now kiss the bride.¡± Aiden lifted her veil and gave her a quick kiss. She closed her eyes as he kissed her. Not because she wanted the kiss but because she was trying hard to hold in the tears threatening to fall. She was seriously hurt. Everyone was happy but her? Everything was just fake and Tihana just doesn¡¯t understand why Aiden have to make it look so real. Her mouth trembles and she push herself not to cry, this was tearing her up especially after knowing all the vows he had just made were all fake. It is just an act and everything is gonna end sooner orter. Tihana raised her ring to show the gathering and they all cheered. Her eyes meet with that of Diana who could understand what she was feeling inside and Diana just gave her a warm smile. Aiden held her hand as they climb down the aisle. Flowers were thrown from different angles and she could see smiles on people¡¯s faces. She managed to smile to avoid suspicions from the people around. ¡°Congrattions daughter.¡± Aiden¡¯s mother said and embraced Tihana. ¡°Thank you ma.¡± Tihana replied in a smile. ¡°Congrattions son. Wish you all the happiness in your new home.¡± Aiden¡¯s mother hugged her son in all smiles. ¡°Congrattions grandson, you¡¯re finally a man.¡± Grandfather said as he walked up to them and engulfed Aiden in a hug. Aiden managed to free himself from the hug and scoffed within himself.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. He has finally done what he has always wanted. ¡°Congrattions dear. You¡¯re now part of the family.¡± Grandfather faced Tihana and she smiled. ¡°I got you a personal gift for this blissful union.¡± Grandfather stretched out a envelope towards Aiden and he collected it. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°Open it and see for yourself.¡± Grandfather grinned and Aiden opened it, staring suspiciously at him. He finally opened it and his eyes widened a bit. It was tickets to Canada. ¡°I just saw tickets.¡± Aiden said hoping it wasn¡¯t what he was thinking. ¡°I sponsored your honeymoon. Congrattions once again.¡± ¡°You can¡¯t run from this grandson because it connects to your business trip.¡± Grandfather smiled at Aiden as he hugged him once again and whispered to his ear. ¡°Can¡¯t you always try to mind your own business?¡± Aiden whispered back. ¡°If you weren¡¯t my family then that would have worked on me, grandson.¡± Grandfather withdrew from the hug. Wayne who was standing behind the couple, collected the tickets from Aiden. ¡°I believe the couples should go home now as they must be tired.¡± Grandfather said again and Aiden walked out of the church with Tihana behind him. They entered the limousine that was already waiting for them and it drove away. Tihana waved back at the people waving at them in a smile. She took a deep breath when they were out of sight and rested back on the chair. She stole a nce at the man beside her and as usual, he was on his phone. She finally let the tears that she¡¯s been holding fall. What would be of her now? She has always wished to marry after she be an independent woman and to a man who would love and cherish her but all that was shattering right in front of her. She was now married to her worst nightmare. ¡°Drive us to the reality show.¡± Aiden said to the chaffeur still on his phone. ¡°Okay sir.¡± The chaffeur replied and took a another route. Huh? What were they going to do there? She hopes it wasn¡¯t what she was thinking. ___ Reba opened the pot and took a piece of pasta into her mouth. She shook her as she tastes it and brought out the salt container. She sprinkled some salt into the pasta and added water. She closed back the pot for the pasta to cook. Ever since they threw Tihana out of the house, she has been the one doing all most everything in the house. Her daughter Emma doesn¡¯t help with anything and when she confronts her, she uses school work to give flimsy excuse. She made to start washing the tes when her daughter rushed into the kitchen. ¡°Are you done with your school work now?¡± Reba said sarcastically. ¡°Mother, this isn¡¯t time for this. You have toe with me.¡± Emma said in a haste. ¡°What is the matter?¡± Reba said in a panicked voice but her daughter didn¡¯t reply, she just grabbed her mother¡¯s hand and took her to the sitting room. She made her mother sit down on the chair and sat beside her. ¡°You called me here from where I was cooking for you to eat just to watch this?¡± Reba asked as she stared at her daughter unbelievably. ¡°Shhh mom.¡± Emma shushed still watching the TV. Reba raised her hand about to give her daughter a resounding p when her eyes caught something on the TV. She watched with widened eyes and her hand still up. Who was she seeing? Or was her eyes paining her? She decided toport herself with a negative thought. ¡°What crime has the stupid girlmitted that made her appear in the news?¡± Emma scoffed and faced her mother. ¡°Crime? Can¡¯t you see she¡¯s wearing a wedding gown and beside her is one of America¡¯s billionaire?¡± ¡°Why is she wearing a wedding gown? Was she caught trying to force a man marry her? Because I know for a fact no one would willingly marry her.¡± Reba grinned. ¡°Mother, just pay attention and you¡¯d understand.¡± Reba did as her daughter said and what she heard next shocked the living hell out of her. ¡°How did you both fall in love?¡± The interviewer asked. ¡°Well after weeks of being friends, we both realised we wanted to be more than friends and here we are.¡± Aiden replied in a light smile. ¡°But why haven¡¯t we seen her with you before?¡± ¡°She actually hates public things.¡± Aiden answered immediately and then faced Tihana who had a bright smile on her face. ¡°Mrs Tihana, you aren¡¯t saying anything? Or like your husband said, are you really shy?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Tihana replied and they allughed. Reba scoffed and stood up. She took the remote and switched off the TV. ¡°Mother, why did you turn it off?¡± Emma said as she stared at her mother. ¡°Is that what you are watching? Are you happy for her or what?¡± Reba ranted out. ¡°Of course not mother. You and I know I would be thest person on Earth to be happy for that wretched soul.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s nothing we can do. She is now married to a billionaire and they look madly in love with each other on the TV.¡± Emma said again jealously and rolled her eyes. ¡°Are you truly my daughter? or you were switched after birth?¡± ¡°And what is that supposed to mean mother?¡± ¡°You are sounding like an idiot right now. What do you mean by there is nothing we can do?¡± The smell of something burning stopped Emma from saying the next thing on her mind. ¡°Mother, weren¡¯t you done cooking?¡± Emma asked as she smelled around her. ¡°Of course I was done, foolish girl.¡± ¡°I¡¯m asking because something seems to be burning. Can¡¯t you smell it?¡± ¡°Oh goodness! My food.¡± Reba rushed back into the kitchen and Emma shook her head. She stood up from the chair and went to room. ___ ¡°This is literally the worst day of my life¡± Tihana tells Diana on the phone as she climbs down the stairs. ¡°I know sweetheart and I can feel your pain.¡± ¡°You know, even if you asked me not feel guilty, I can¡¯t help it.¡± Guilt was evident in Diana¡¯s voice as she spoke. ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Why are you saying sorry? I¡¯m the one to apologise to you.¡± Diana corrected immediately and Tihana sighed. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call you tomorrow. I have something to deal with now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Tihana hung up and joined Aiden at the dinning as they ate in total silence. ___ Diana dropped her phone and faced Wayne. She had asked to see Wayne in his car this evening and he granted her wish. ¡°So, how are you rted to Aiden Turner? Why were you his best man at the wedding?¡± She asked the questions on her mind since the wedding. ¡°Which one should I answer first?¡± ¡°Yours to choose.¡± Diana shrugged. ¡°Fine. I am his right hand man and he is like a brother to me.¡± ¡°Oh!¡± Diana muttered. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me before?¡± She said again. ¡°That is because you didn¡¯t ask.¡± It was Wayne¡¯s turn to shrug. Diana rolled her eyes and got out of the car without saying anything again. ¡°Are you angry?¡± Wayne yelled after her as she entered into her house but she didn¡¯t reply. Wayne sighed and drove away. Chapter 21 Get me a coffee Trenton NJ stepped down from the airne as he breathed in the fresh air.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Oh! How he misses America. He¡¯s been away to a business trip for almost a month and now he was back. He entered the car that was already waiting for him at the airport while the driver carried his luggage to the car before the driver drove away. He rested his head on his seat and closed his eyes as they drove home. His phone rang, making him open his eyes. He brought it out and epted the call. ¡°What is it?¡± He asked with a baritone. ¡°Hey! Thank goodness you¡¯re back. I can¡¯t wait for you toe take up the office activities again.¡± The voice boomed from the phone and Trenton scoffed. ¡°I¡¯m justing back from Italy so you continue taking care of the office till I resume duties.¡± He disconnected the call without waiting to hear what the person wanted to say. He got out of the car when they got to his house and entered the house. ¡°Wee back Master.¡± All the maids in the sitting room chorused. He didn¡¯t reply nor wave at them but went to his room upstairs. A maid entered with him and dropped his luggage beside his closet. ¡°Come backter and do it.¡± He said when he saw she was about arranging the things in the bag. She bowed and left. Trenton pulled off his clothes including his shoes as he left only his underwear. He went into the bathroom and came out few minutester with a towel tied on his waist. He walked to his closet and picked out a shirt and a short. He wore them and threw the towel to the dirty clothes basket. He left the room and went to dinning room where his food was already served. One of the maids standing behind him opened the food and he began to eat. He took his phone and unlocked it after taking few spoons of his food. He breathed out as he logged into social media. It has been long he went to social media. All through his stay in Italy, he didn¡¯t go online. It was either he was working on hisptops, scrolling on his business emails as he replies to them or was attending business meetings. He started scrolling on it and something caught his attention, making him stop scrolling. It was an article stating Aiden¡¯s marriage to ady and under it was some pictures attached to it. He scoffed as he clicked on the pictures and widened his eyes after seeing thedy beside Aiden. He made it more bold on his phone to see if it was truly her and his mouth opened slightly in shock after confirming it was her. The face, the smile, the eyes, everything made him believe it was truly her ____ Reba sat on the chair in the living room as she tapped her leg impatiently on the floor. Her husband wasing back home today and she was waiting for him to arrive. ¡°Mom, are you sure you don¡¯t want to eat now?¡± Emma voiced out from the dinning table. ¡°I don¡¯t.¡± Reba replied and looked at the clock. Shouldn¡¯t he be back home by now? He said he was going to be back in less than an hour but it was more than an hour now. ¡°But you can also eat and wait for him?¡± Emma said again and her mother turned to her with a stern face. ¡°Would you leave me alone? I said I¡¯m not eating so stop forcing me.¡± Reba said and hissed. ¡°I was only trying to care.¡± Emma mumbled but her mom heard her anyways. ¡°And I don¡¯t need it.¡± The doorbell rang and Reba diverted her attention to it. ¡°Go and check who is at the door.¡± She said to her daughter, hoping it was her husband. Emma did as instructed and came back with her father. ¡°Wee home darling.¡± Reba said sweetly and hugged her husband. ¡°Thank you.¡± Mr Scott sat down in the chair with his wife. Emma collected his bag and took it to her parents¡¯ room. ¡°What made youte? I¡¯ve been waiting for you since the time you called to tell me you were already on your way.¡± Reba said as she rested on his arm. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry. It was the traffic.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright. I wasn¡¯t angry in the first ce.¡± ¡°Why were you waiting for me though? You know I was still going toe back even if it waste. ¡± ¡°What are you trying to say? That I can¡¯t wait for my husband any more.¡± Reba took her head from her husband¡¯s hand and stared at him. ¡°No, that wasn¡¯t what I said.¡± Mr Scott defended and took a deep breath when she rested back on his arm. ¡°Anyways, I just want us to talk.¡± ¡°What is it about?¡± ¡°It is about your daughter, Tihana¡± Mr Scott¡¯s expression changed immediately to a frown but Reba didn¡¯t notice it. ¡°I¡¯ve told you before and I won¡¯t be saying it again, thatdy is no longer my family and no one in this house should consider her as one.¡± Reba raised her head up and looked at her husband. She smiled within herself when she saw the frown on her husband¡¯s face. She was beginning to like this new version of him who hated to hear even the name of that bastard but she wasn¡¯t going to agree with him for now because of her n. ¡°She is still your daughter as long as you brought her up with your own hands.¡± Reba feigned a groan. ¡°And I disowned her.¡± ¡°I know but still listen to what I have to say about her.¡± ¡°Go on.¡± Reba smiles and fake a sigh. ¡°Ever since we threw her out of this house, she has be more wayward than we thought. ¡± ¡°Of course, just like her mother.¡± Mr Scott chipped in and Reba smirked but just for seconds to avoid being noticed. This was really happening. She has always wished for this day where her husband would see Tihana with the eyes he sees her mother with. Sheported herself once again and ced her hand over his head. ¡°She has be so wayward that she now sleeps around with rich men. Can you imagine?¡± ¡°Why do you say so by the way?¡± A part that still cared for Tihana in Mr Scott asked. Even if he has often guessed Tihana might soon turn to the ways of her mother, a part of him also disagrees with him because Tihana wasn¡¯t like that during the time she stayed with him so this came as a bit shock to him. ¡°We saw her on television with a strange man and they were married. With the way we saw things, it was a forced marriage because they don¡¯t look happy with each other. I guess your daughter might have probably pinned a pregnancy on the innocent man.¡± Reba narrated. ¡°Fine. What¡¯s my own with it?¡± Mr Scott asked and Reba was taken aback. ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± Reba picked her words. ¡°What is my business with it? She can get pregnant as much as she can, I don¡¯t care. We don¡¯t share a rtionship anymore.¡± ¡°But she still¡­¡­..¡± ¡°She still what?¡± Mr Scott yelled as he stood up and his wife adjusted ufortably on the chair. ¡°She doesn¡¯t have my blood running through her veins so we aren¡¯t rted. She can do anything she pleases with her life, I don¡¯t care.¡± Mr Scott said again with anger written on his face. Reba sat down dumbfounded as her husband stomped out of the sitting room. She breathed out the air she never knew was holding. What just happened? Did her husband just shout on her because of the bastard? Her husband was angry and no longer cares about Tihana so how was her n going to work? She wanted her husband to forcefully bring Tihana home and make her marriage with the billionaire scatter but with the way things were going, it wouldn¡¯t work. But she won¡¯t give up yet. She wasn¡¯t going to let her have a peaceful marriage whereas her daughter hasn¡¯t even found a suitor yet. ___ ¡°This project is worth more than billiions and I can boldly tell you that it would be one of the best project to invest on.¡± Tihana said in a bright smile and all the investors pped. ¡°That¡¯s nice.¡± One of the investorsmented and Tihana bowed. She went back to her seat. ¡°You all have heard what she said.¡± ¡°Yes and we would dly invest in this. The returns seems quite interesting for the ear.¡± Another person said and they all nodded. ¡°This meeting is over.¡± Aiden stood up and left the hall with Tihana. ¡°Congrattions Mr and Mrs Turner on your union.¡± A man Tihana had earlier seen in the conference room said as he walked to them. ¡°Thank you Mr Fred.¡± Aiden said and epted the handshake he offered. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll be on my way now.¡± Mr Fred said and left Wayne came to them and Tihana left to her office. ¡°Get me a coffee.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Wayne left. Aiden resumed his walk to his office and when he opened his office, he widened his eyes in shock. What the heck!!! Chapter 22 Who is that lady? What was she doing in his office? He left the door and enteredpletely into the office as he stare keenly at thedy in his office. She stood up when she noticed his presence. ¡°Hey darling! You¡¯re done with your business meeting.¡± Blossom said as she walked to him. ¡°What are you doing in my office? And how did you get in?¡± Aiden asked with seriousness. ¡°How do you expect me to answer the both at once?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t wish to know. Just tell me how you got into my office.¡± ¡°Chill sweetheart, I got in here like you and everyone else always do. The secretary said you were in a meeting so I decided to wait for you here.¡± ¡°What do you want Blossom?¡± ¡°What¡¯s with that question? Shouldn¡¯t you be happy I didn¡¯te to meet you in the conference room?¡± She raised a brow. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t have dared.¡± Aiden said, making herugh. ¡°You¡¯re so funny Aiden.¡± She said after herughter died down. ¡°Get out Blossom.¡± ¡°Do you really want me to go?¡± Blossom said in a seductive smile. ¡°I don¡¯t just want you to go but I also want you to get lost and never return.¡± He was beginning to get pissed and was already irritated by her attitude. Blossom felt hurt by his words but she covered it up with a smile. ¡°I would forgive that, just like I forgave you for marrying someone else other than me.¡± Aiden scoffed at her words. She was beginning to sound like an ex girlfriend right now. ¡°What exactly is the colour of your problem Blossom?¡± Aiden asked unbelievably. ¡°If loving you is a problem then I will say the colour is green which is your favorite colour.¡± ¡°It will have nothing to do with a stupid problem of yours.¡± Aiden red at her and she gave out a small smile. ¡°I guess you must be feeling so fulfilled that you¡¯ve finally gotten rid of me by getting married.¡± Blossom said with jealousy written over her but Aiden didn¡¯t reply. ¡°But should I burst your bubbles a bit? You haven¡¯t because I won¡¯t give up on you. You should know that if I don¡¯t have you, no one else will.¡± Blossom smirked. Aiden smiled and came closer to her as he bent his head to her level that their lips were just a meter away from each other. ¡°You should better get rid of that ideology of yours because it failed the moment I got married to my beautiful wife and she already won against you even without having to fight.¡± Even though most of the things Aiden had just said were lies and kind of tasted somehow to his lips, he just needed to say them to get rid of the witch in front of him right now. ¡°Then she would need to get prepared for another fight because I haven¡¯t given up yet.¡± ¡°She can¡¯t stoop to your level of fighting for what she already¡­¡­.¡± Blossom shut him up with a kiss. She slowly took him to the couch as she kissed him. Just when she thought she got him, he broke the kiss and pushed her away. Aiden stood well and red at her. ¡°Get out now.¡± Aiden said, pointing to the door. ¡°What do you mean I should¡­¡± Blossom was interrupted again by a pissed Aiden. ¡°Don¡¯t make me repeat myself.¡± She frowned and took a deep breath. She took her purse and left the office but not without ring at him. Wayne came into the office almost immediately. He kept the coffee on the table and walked back to the man standing on a spot. ¡°What happened again? I saw Blossom on my way here.¡± ¡°That crazydy kissed me.¡± ¡°Huh? Where?¡± Wayne asked with eyes wide open. Aiden stared at him like he was stupid and went to his chair. ¡°Where else? On my butts.¡± He replied sarcastically. Wayne grinned and went to sit opposite him. ¡°Really? But you still have your trousers on.¡± Wayne asked in a smirk. ¡°This is no time for jokes Wayne.¡± ¡°You started it first.¡± Wayne defended as he raised his hands in surrender. Aiden took his cup of coffee and rested on his chair. ¡°What took you so long?¡± ¡°I was assisting a worker downstairs.¡± ¡°You should know mypany isn¡¯t a ce to fall in love so look for somewhere else to do that..¡± ¡°Take a chill pill, I was just helping you do some of your duties.¡± Aiden scoffed and there was seconds of silence. ¡°But on a serious note now, did you really allow her kiss you?¡± Wayne said again in all the seriousness he could muster. ¡°She caught me off guard and I almost lost control of myself but thankfully I was able to fight off the sensation.¡± Aiden sipped his coffee. Wayne put his elbow on the table as he used the hand to support his jaw. ¡°You know what Aiden, anything I¡¯d say to you right now, believe me when I say it will be nothing but the truth.¡± ¡°Just go ahead.¡± Aiden said impatiently. ¡°I don¡¯t mean to poke into your business and forgive me if you find me intrusive but I would solemnly advise you to stay away from that girl, Blossom. She seems to look like the type of girl who would do anything humanly possible to have her way.¡± Wayne advised. ¡°It is a free advise, take it or leave it.¡± He said again, this time in a little smile and stood up. He went to sit on the couch in the office and took the newspaper on the table. He crossed his legs as he read it. Aiden stared at him for a while and dropped his coffee. He took the telephone on his desk as he ced a call to the secretary. ¡°Meet me in my office now.¡± He dropped the telephone and rested back on his chair. The door opened shortly and the secretary came in. She bowed when she was in front of her boss. ¡°You do know Blossom well right?¡± ¡°Not so well sir but I do know she is your very good friend.¡± She replied in a smile. ¡°And who told you that?¡± ¡°She told me sir.¡± The secretary confirmed and Aiden scoffed. ¡°Well I don¡¯t want to see her here again.¡± The secretary was taken aback immediately. ¡°The day I see her here again, you would loose your job.¡± Aiden said slowly rubbing his beards. ¡°But sir, she is so adamant. She ¡­¡­.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care if she insists. Mine is that you shouldn¡¯t let her in here again because the day you let her in again, you should say bye bye to your job.¡± Aiden chipped in. ¡°Have I made myself clear?¡± The secretary nodded but Aiden wasn¡¯t satisfied as he repeated his question. ¡°Have I or have I not made myself clear?¡± ¡°You have sir.¡± ¡°Good, you can leave.¡± The secretary left and Aiden took his cup of coffee as he sipped the contents. ¡°When will you start preparing for your honeymoon?¡± Wayne said, his eyes still on the newspaper. ¡°Point of correction, it is a business trip and not a honeymoon.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going with her in either ways.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Gosh, grandfather is so smart. He knew you wouldn¡¯t ept the honeymoon thing and he made it with your trip.¡± Wayne said again in mischievous smile as he chuckles. Aiden just shook his head. _____ Blossom got down from the car and entered the house in a haste. All the maids that saw her avoided her with fear because of the frown on her face. It was like a suicide mission when a maid or anyone get into trouble with an angry Blossom. She angrily closed the door behind her as she entered her room and threw her purse on the bed. She groaned as she hit her hand on the wall. Why was her n always crashing right in front of her? Just when she thought he was sumbing to her, he pushed her away. She let herself fall on the bed heavily as she remembered how he pushed her away. The pain came shing back and a tear dropped from her eye. She wiped it immediately before it could roll down her cheek. This n might have failed but her brain hasn¡¯t. She was going to sit and hatch another n that would work. There was no way she would allow a stupiddy take her Aiden from her. Someone knocked on her door. ¡°Who the hell is it? And what do you want?¡± She asked rudely. ¡°It is a maid ma¡¯am. Someone wants to see you downstairs.¡± ¡°Doesn¡¯t the person have a gender?¡± She asked, ring at the door like it offended her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry ma¡¯am. He is a man and he asked to see you.¡± Blossom didn¡¯t hear anything again so she guessed the maid might have left. Her mind drifted to Aiden but another part of her disapproved the thought. Why would hee to see her anyways? But who could it be? Only one way to find out. She stood up from the bed and went downstairs. Getting downstairs, she met the man who was also a friend to her. ¡°Trenton.¡± She called in a smile and he turned to her. She gave him a hug and he reciprocated. ¡°How are you doing? It¡¯s been a while.¡± ¡°Of course it is. You travelled and left me here in America without even calling to know how I was fairing, is that cool?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was just busy with work but now I¡¯m back. We could catch up for the time lost, it is never toote.¡± ¡°What if for a start, we go out now. What do you say?¡± Trenton said again and Blossom¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡°I say yes.¡± ¡°Okay, let¡¯s go.¡± ¡°Sure. Let me go and get my purse, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Blossom ran upstairs to get her purse while Trenton sat back in the living room and waited for her. * IN A RESTAURANT* ¡°The work over there isn¡¯t as easy as you think.¡± ¡°It is, considering you would have anydy just at the snap of your finger to cool you down after the stress.¡± Blossom smirked and Trenton chuckled. ¡°It isn¡¯t as you said. Trust me the business meetings were so hectic that I barely have enough time to have fun.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± Trentonughed at the way she said it. ¡°I¡¯m being serious here.¡± Blossom just rolled her eyes and Trentonughed again. ¡°Enough talk of me, how has life being with you since I was away?¡± Trenton said after some seconds ofughter. He sipped his juice as he paid full attention to thedy in front of him. ¡°It¡¯s not been fair.¡± ¡°Really?! Let me guess, it¡¯s still about Aiden.¡± Trenton said, trying not to show his irritation and when she rolled her eyes instead of replying, he groaned a little. ¡°When would you stop this?¡± ¡°Till he finally gets to ept me.¡± ¡°But that looks like it¡¯s never gonna happen.¡± ¡°It will, it is just a matter of time.¡± ¡°And when would that timee? Is it until you get a wrinkled face?¡± Trenton creased a brow. Mockery wasced in his words. ¡°It will definitelye. All you just have to do is to sit down and watch while I put you to shame.¡± Blossom snapped her fingers. ¡°Alright, alright, I can¡¯t wait for it.¡± Trenton surrendered. Silence ensued between them with both having different thoughts running through their minds. ¡°Is Aiden finally married?¡± Trenton asked breaking the silence. This was the main reason he came to see her in the first ce, to confirm what he saw and heard. Blossom rolled her eyes but didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Answer me Blossom, I want to confirm if what I heard are true.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about it Trent.¡±Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Please do for my sake.¡± Trenton pleaded. ¡°Well, unfortunately yes, to an unfortunate whore whom I will soon get rid of.¡± Blossom said as fast as she could in a frown. Just at the thought of their marriage makes her wanna kill. ¡°Do you know who thedy might be?¡± ¡°If I know, what will happen?¡± ¡°Nothing exactly.¡± Trenton said in a nervous smile as he rested back on the chair. He was just trying to figure out a way he could get the answer he needed from Blossom without her getting suspicious of anything. ¡°Then let it remain that way.¡± Blossom said after a while and scoffed. Trenton shrugged as he thought of where to find his answers. It seemed like Blossom wasn¡¯t ready to help. Chapter 23 Getting used to being his wife Tihana came out of the house with the maids behind her. The maids were with her and Aiden¡¯s luggages though she had tried to carry hers by herself but they insisted it was their duty. She and Aiden were going for their supposed honeymoon today but she wasn¡¯t one bit happy about it. She entered the backseat and was surprised when she saw Aiden already in the car. No wonder she didn¡¯t find him around in the house. She changed her expression to a straight one and rested her head on the seat. The maids finished putting the luggages into the car booth and the driver drove out of thepound. No one said anything to each other till they got the airport and Tihana loved it that way. ¡°Good morning sir Aiden.¡± A man in suit walked to them. ¡°It is ready sir.¡± He said again in a smile. ¡°Lead the way.¡± Aiden tells him and they all followed the man in suit to where an airne was. They entered into it and she found a ce to sit near the window while Aiden sat in another ce. Tihana looked around the ne and saw there were the only ones inside. Well, what was she expecting? For the arrogant CEO to use a public ne? Nahhh. He was just too jerky for that. Three female flight attendant came in with their luggages. They kept it in the ne cargo hold and infiltrated. The ne took off almost immediately. Tihana stole a nce at Aiden who sat at the other side of the ne. He was resting on the seat with a ear pod on, and his eyes were on his phone. She sighed as she also brought out her phone and started ying games on it. * HOURS LATER* Someone tapped Tihana repeatedly. ¡°Wake up sleepy head.¡± The person said and she slowly opened her eyes. Her eyes met with that of an annoyed one. She sat up instantly and Aiden scoffed. She must have slept off while she was sightseeing in the ne. ¡°You better get off now if you don¡¯t wish for me to send you back to America.¡± He said grumpily and left. She looked out of the window and saw the ne hadnded. She cleaned her face with her hand just in case for any drool on it. She got out of the ne and the wind blew her hair to different direction, scattering it in the process. She smiled a lil bit as she smoothened the hair with her hand. She followed thedies with their luggages to a parked car. Thedies dropped the luggages in the car and she entered the backseat. The driver ignited the engine and drove away. As usual, there was silence in the car as no one said a word. After minutes of driving in boredom for the couple especially Tihana, they finally got to their destination. They all alighted from the car except the driver who went to park properly in lot. Tihana stared at the description in front of her and knew they were now in a hotel. Aiden took the lead and she followed. They went to the reception and she made to keep a little distance from him. ¡°We want to check into one of the rooms.¡± Aiden said as he tapped his fingers on the furniture in front of him. The receptionist stared at the both of them for a while before typing into herputer. ¡°Are you Mr and Mrs Turner from America?¡± She asked as her eyes and fingers still remained on herputer. Aiden scoffed at thedy in front of him. How does checking in has to do with being Mr and Mrs Turner? ¡°And how does that¡­¡­¡± ¡°Yes, we are.¡± Tihana intruded. ¡°A room has been booked for you, room 132, the second floor. Here is the key.¡± The receptionist gave the key to Tihana. Tihana could see Aiden staring daggers at her from the side of her eyes but she didn¡¯t care. All she cared about right now was to sit and have a proper rest. ¡°By who?¡± Aiden asked as his mind drifted to grandfather. ¡°Mr Dennis Turner.¡± The receptionist answered. He knew it. That old man couldn¡¯t just mind his business but one thing he doesn¡¯t understand was why he booked the room? Aiden didn¡¯t say a word again as he left and Tihana followed behind but not without muttering a thank you to the receptionist. They got to the room number and Aiden stretched out his hand for the key. Tihana gave it to him and he opened the door. They entered and Tihana paused at the door to see where Aiden would head to. When she saw him go into a ce she guessed to be the bedroom, she stayed back in the sitting room. She looked around the ce in amazement. The sitting room was well furnished and looked well equipped. She sat down on the couch with a sigh. She was so tired from the journey even if she didn¡¯t do anything. The thoughts she was having in the ne alone was enough to stress her out. Someone knocked and she went to check who. It was two hotel attendant with their luggages. ¡°We¡¯re here to drop your bags ma¡¯am.¡± One of them said. She paved way for them and they went into the same direction Aiden took. They came out minutester and bowed before leaving. Tihana took out her phone from her pocket and pulled off her jacket. She was wearing a blue jean trouser with a white shirt and a blue jean jacket. She unlocked it and saw five missed calls from Diana. She almost forgot about her best friend. She had earlier put the phone in silent mode to avoid calls for a reason she also didn¡¯t know. She called her back but she didn¡¯t pick. She tried out Diana¡¯s number again and this time, Diana picked. ¡°Sorry, I left my phone in the office while I went to submit a file to my boss.¡± Diana said immediately. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I just saw your missed calls now and I decided to call back.¡± ¡°Yeah, I¡¯ve been calling you but you didn¡¯t pick so I concluded you might be busy.¡± Tihana just hummed. ¡°Have you guys gotten to Canada yet?¡± Diana said again. ¡°Yeah. We¡¯re currently in a hotel.¡± ¡°Wow, that was quick.¡± ¡°It was a private ne.¡± ¡°Life of a billionaire.¡± Diana mumbled but Tihana still heard her. ¡°So, how was it?¡± ¡°It was boring all through. I can¡¯t believe I am still alive till now.¡± ¡°Did he say anything to you?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t and I preferred it that way.¡± Diana chuckled from the phone. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll call you when I¡¯m done in the office.¡± Diana said in a littleugh. ¡°Yeah, bye.¡± Tihana replied lowly and hung up. Aiden came out to the sitting room with a cloth different from the one he wore to the hotel. He left without saying a word and Tihana found it as an opportunity to get a better rest as she found her way to the bedroom. She threw herself to the huge bed in front of her in a smile. She was finally going to get the rest she wanted. She positioned herself properly on the bed and before she knew it, she slept off. ____ Blossom stepped down from the car as she catwalked to the building in front of her. She got to the secretary desk and made to walk past her like she always did but the secretary rushed to block her immediately. ¡°Ma¡¯am, please where are you going to?¡± ¡°Where the heck is that questioning from?¡± Blossom said as she eyed thedy in front of her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry ma¡¯am, please pardon me but my boss said I shouldn¡¯t let you in again.¡± The secretary apologized in a bow. ¡°Repeat what you just said.¡± ¡°I said my boss asked me not to ever let you in again.¡± The secretary said but before she could finish, a p had alreadynded on her face. She raised up her head in shock. What did she do to warrant that p from her?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°The day you talk to me in that manner again, I would make sure I tripple the p for you.¡± ¡°But ma¡¯am I was asked to by my boss.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care. Just don¡¯t dare repeat that statement to me ever again.¡± The secretary scoffed but it was within herself. She didn¡¯t want to incur the wrath of Blossom again. ¡°Is your boss around?¡± Blossom asked with a re. ¡°No, he isn¡¯t.¡± The secretary replied still rubbing her cheek. The p was stinging. ¡°Did he tell you to say that too?¡± ¡°No ma. He isn¡¯t truly around. He and his wife went for their honeymoon.¡± ¡°Honey what?¡± Blossom asked with widened eyes but the secretary didn¡¯t reply. ¡°When did they go?¡± ¡°I think it was this morning.¡± Blossom hissed lightly. Aiden was really serious when ¡°When are theying back?¡± ¡°That is what I don¡¯t know.¡± Blossom huffed and left the premises. The secretary rubbed her cheeks as she went back to her desk. She has never seen anyone as arrogant as thisdy. ___ ¡°I have done everything you asked me to do so what else do you want from me?¡± ¡°Why would you book a room for me like I couldn¡¯t do it?¡± ¡°It was all part of your honeymoon, remember, I sponsored it and I also have the right to add some spices to it.¡± Grandfather replied and one could easily detect the happiness in his voice. ¡°I didn¡¯t ask for the honeymoon in the first ce.¡± ¡°That is not my concern. I just want a grandchild and I hope you can make that happen before youe back to America.¡± ¡°Now, I know why you sponsored this worthless honeymoon.¡± ¡°It isn¡¯t worthless and thank God you know the reason behind this honeymoon.¡± ¡°Just be quick with whatever you¡¯re doing, you know I can¡¯t wait for my grandkids.¡± Grandfather said again and cut the call. kids? No longer a child? Wow! Just wow! ¡°What were you saying before?¡± Aiden said to the hotel attendant in front of him. ¡°I went to your room earlier to serve your food but no one answered and we don¡¯t enter a room without permission.¡± ¡°Really?¡± The hotel attendant nodded. ¡°Alright follow me.¡± Aiden took the elevator to their room and the hotel attendant followed. They entered the room and the hotel attendant dropped the trolley at the edge of the room before he left. Aiden went into the room and met Tihana sitting on the bed. She was pressing her phone and didn¡¯t bother to look up when he entered. ¡°Where were you when the hotel attendant was knocking?¡± ¡°I was probably taking a bath.¡± Tihana replied still without looking at her and Aiden scoffed at this. He moved closer to her on the bed and collected her phone. ¡°You don¡¯t talk to me while sitting and pressing your phone, I am your boss, remember that always.¡± He red at her. Tihana stood up from the bed and put her hand behind her back. She would have replied him back but she didn¡¯t want his trouble at that moment. She made sure to keep a distance from him as she stood. ¡°Go and get my food from the sitting room.¡± Aiden sat on the bed and Tihana stared at him unbelievably. She was his staff at the office and not his maid. Besides, he wasing from the sitting room so why couldn¡¯t he get it himself? She knew this stupid honeymoon was a bad idea in the first ce. ¡°Why are you still standing there? I asked you to go and get me my food.¡± Tihana, not saying anything because she doesn¡¯t want his trouble, took her phone which Aiden had earlier threw on the bed and left to do as she was asked. She came back to him with one of the covered te she had seen in the trolley and the cartoon of juice with a ss cup. Everything was on the tray. She dropped it on a small table in the room and brought it closer to Aiden on the bed. ¡°Is there anything else?¡± She asked with her head down. ¡°No.¡± Tihana turned around to leave but paused at his words. ¡°Take anything you¡¯d need right now because you aren¡¯t sleeping on this bed. You¡¯ll be sleeping on the couch.¡± Tihana turned slightly to him but he looked like he hadn¡¯t said anything just now. She sighed and left. She also didn¡¯t want to sleep on the same bed with him but she had at least expected him to sleep on the couch while she slept on the bed but who was she kidding? She opened the second te she had earlier dropped on the table before she went to serve Aiden and started eating. Chapter 24 Getting used to being his life 2 Tihana slowly opened her eyes and she sat up on the couch. She yawned and stretched her body. Gosh, her body aches so bad. She cleaned her face as she also rubbed her eyes. She stood up to go to the restroom in the room but stopped when she remembered Aiden was in there. What if she meets him in the room naked or something!!! She sat back on the couch with a sigh. She was really pressed and needed to pee. She was just going to hold in till she was sure he was out of the room. The scent of a strong perfume filled her nose and she looked up to see himing out of the room. He looked well dressed like he was going for a business meeting. He didn¡¯t say anything as he opened the door and left. Tihana found it as the time as she rushed into the restroom. She did her business and used the opportunity to take her bath. After bathing, she saw a neatly folded towel near the wash hand basin and took it then tied it round her chest. She took the new toothbrush on the basin and dabbed toothpaste on it. She finished brushing and kept it in the stic container on the basin. She opened the restroom door and peeked inside the room to see if he was in the room. Who knows, he might have forgotten something and came back to take it? When she was sure the room was clear, she came out and in a rush, she wore her clothes before she creamed. She took her phone and left the room. Getting to the sitting room, she saw breakfast on the table. It was a burrito and a cup of tea. She finished eating and packed the tes aside. She ced her legs on the table and crossed them as she pressed her phone. The phone became boring for her and she tossed it one side on the couch. ¡°What am I going to do now? Everything just seems boring.¡± She closed her eyes and took in a deep breath. She couldn¡¯t take the boredom anymore so she stood and left to find where to cool off her boredom. She met a hotel attendant at the elevator. ¡°I want to get your used tes from the room ma¡¯am.¡± The hotel attendant said stopping her before she could enter the elevator, going downstairs. ¡°Okay.¡± She said simply and made to enter the elevator but stopped again. ¡°Please excuse me, is there anywhere around you can rmend to ease my boredom?¡± Tihana called back the hotel attendant. ¡°Yes. When you go downstairs, at the back of the hotel, you might find something fun to do but mostly that would have been easier in the evening.¡± ¡°Are you saying there¡¯s nothing to do now?¡± ¡°No, I didn¡¯t say that. What I meant was that you would have easily found where to have fun if it were evening because there is always a party that holds here every Friday which is today.¡± The hotel attendant exined and Tihana muttered an oh. ¡°But you could still find something to do now.¡± The hotel attendant said again.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Alright, thank you.¡± Tihana smiled at him. ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± He said and left. Tihana sighed and took the elevator. It clicked when it got to thest floor. Tihana got out and went to the back of the house. She saw tworge swimming pool. She wasn¡¯t in the mood so she just walked past them, hoping to find something else to do. She found a ss door and she could see people going in anding out. Curious to know what was happening, she followed a man who was also going in. With the equipment around, one could easily know it was a gym. Wow! She never knew the hotel was this fancy to have a gym that was heavily equipped. She stared around in awe as she walked in further but a man came to her, making her stop. ¡°Hi! I¡¯ve observed you and I guess you¡¯re looking for someone.¡± ¡°No, I wasn¡¯t really looking for someone.¡± She picked her words slowly and the man raised a brow. ¡°I¡¯m one of the people that checked into the hotel. I just felt bored in the room so I decided to step outside to do something that will ease my boredom and here I am.¡± Tihana exined, clearing the questioning face the man had on. ¡°Okay. Well, you¡¯re not in the wrong ce. I would dly assist you here that is if you¡¯re ready.¡± The man said in a smile. ¡°Sure, I am.¡± ¡°Okay, please follow me.¡± ____ Aiden walked out of the premises as he entered his car. He just finished having one of the business meetings he came to Canada to do. One more left and he is going back to America. He just couldn¡¯t wait to go back, he was already feeling too suffocated having to stay in one ce with Tihana, a mere worker. He ignited the car engine and drove it himself. Wayne didn¡¯te with him to Canada as per what grandfather ordered. Sometimes, he just wondered if grandfather was the one sent to make his life ufortable because he always does it in every slightest chance he got. He knows he epted to marry Tihana as he has agreed to give a heir to the Turner¡¯s family but grandfather was just making itplicated. And speaking of giving a heir to the Turner¡¯s family, he doesn¡¯t really know how he was going to go about it. He wasn¡¯t the type to force himself ondies as they were the ones who alwayse to him and not the other way round. But Tihana, she didn¡¯t look like that kind of girl. Even he could feel it that it was going to be difficult to make her get pregnant for him. She might have epted the contract but she didn¡¯t look like she epted to give him a child. One might say he was scared but that wasn¡¯t it. He just wished she could at least make an attempt so he would know the next step. He didn¡¯t know if all the acts she was putting on were pretence and he wished they were. He drove into the hotel and parked in the garage. He went in and took the elevator. He opened the door of his room and saw the living room clean. The hotel attendants must have cleaned it up but he didn¡¯t find any trace of Tihana. He went into the room and it was also empty. He didn¡¯t hear any sound from the restroom so where could she be? Not bothering to know where she might have gone, he pulled off his clothes to take a shower. He came out a minuteter and wore another clothes. He sprayed his perfume and sat down on the bed. Where was Tihana and why wasn¡¯t she back yet? He checked his and seeing it was almost time for the dinner, he Ieft to find Tihana. He wouldn¡¯t have gone to look for her if they weren¡¯t invited to a dinner party by his business associates. He got outside and not having an idea if she was still in the hotel, he decided to go to the back of thepound. He sighed as he didn¡¯t know where to start searching from. He eye searched for her amongst the people in the crowd near the pool but she wasn¡¯t there. He dipped his hand in his pocket to fetch his phone but he didn¡¯t find it. He searched round his pocket but he still couldn¡¯t find it. He pped his head a bit as he recalled he didn¡¯t bring it out from the clothes he wore to the meeting. He huffed and went back to their room, the second floor. He took his phone from the suit jacket and dialed on her number but she didn¡¯t pick. Aiden was already getting pissed off so he decided to go and check again. He stepped out of the room and right there in the sitting room, he met her standing. ¡°Where the hell have you been?¡± Aiden said with gritted teeth as he came closer to where she stood. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was so bored here in the room so I just stepped outside to take in the fresh air.¡± ¡°And you turned into thin air that I couldn¡¯t find you around.¡± Aiden said in a question. ¡°Like I said, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Tihana apologized again. She already apologized, why was he making a big deal about it? ¡°Just get in there and dress up now, we¡¯re going for a dinner in an associate¡¯s house so you better be quick.¡± Aiden ordered. ¡°And don¡¯t make mee back here to look for you.¡± He said again before he left. Tihana sighed and did as instructed. She came out of the hotel minutester wearing a long green evening dress with a not too high white heels. She was having a white purse to match as she went closer to Aiden who was standing with ady. Thedy was in all smiles and Aiden just had a straight look on. ¡°Hey sweetheart! Thank God you¡¯re done.¡± Aiden said and pecked her on the cheek, taking her by surprise. As he pecked her, he whispered something into her ear, ¡°The rule, act like we¡¯re in love.¡± He held her waist in a smile and Tihana was forced to smile. ¡°I told you I have a wife and she would be here any minute.¡± Aiden said still smiling. The countenance of thedy in front of them had already changed as she now had an angry look on but she tried to conceal it with a smile. ¡°You should have told me earlier then I would have found my way.¡± Thedy said in a false smile. ¡°But I told you.¡± Aiden chuckled. ¡°You should have made me believe but it¡¯s fine.¡± Thedy secretly eyed Tihana and left. Aiden removed his hand from Tihana¡¯s waist immediately thedy left and walked briefly to his car. Tihana scoffed as she now understood what was going on. Thedy was flirting with Aiden and he used her as a tool to get free from her. She entered the car and he drove out. She secretly red at him as he drove. Anyone who sees him right now might think he is so innocent but they wouldn¡¯t know the beast hiding behind the handsome face. She suddenly wished murder wasn¡¯t a sin, maybe by now, his funeral would have been taking ce today. She huff as she faced the window, looking at the different things on the road. The angels heard Tihana¡¯s prayers and the car stopped after some time. They both got down and she waited for him to take the lead. He went into the house and she followed. He rang the doorbell and a girl came to open up after a second or two. ¡°Whom do you seek for?¡± The girl asked. ¡°Tell your boss it¡¯s Mr Turner.¡± Aiden replied and the girl left. She came back secondster and gave way for them. ¡°Sorry you had to wait at the door Mr and Mrs Turner. Come with me to the dinning, dinner has been served.¡± They followed the man to the dinning and they were all served by the maid. ¡°Mrs Turner, I¡¯m Mr Benjamin and here beside me is my beloved wife Mrs Benjamin, it is a great honor to finally meet you today.¡± The man introduced in a smile as he pointed to his wife. Tihana looked at the woman he introduced to be his wife and bowed slightly at her still in the smile. ¡°All pleasure sir.¡± ¡°Mr Benjamin and not sir.¡± Mr Benjamin corrected almost immediately and Tihana smiled the more but all the smiles were just fake. ¡°I heard you just got married of recent, congrattions.¡± ¡°Thank you Mr Benjamin.¡± ¡°Okay, let¡¯s eat.¡± Mr Jeff said and they all started eating. From everything she saw in the house, she could say the man was just as stinkingly rich as Aiden. She couldn¡¯t believe she was eating with highly respected people on the same table. Surely, marrying Aiden didn¡¯t just have disadvantages but it also has a few advantage. The rest of the dinner went on with the both parties talking business. Tihana only said something when she was asked a question. Chapter 25 What did he do wrong? ¡°Is everything going well in the office?¡± ¡°Yes grandfather. I am following all the instructions given to me by both you and Aiden.¡± Wayne sipped his juice and grandfather nodded. Grandfather had invited him over to the house so he could ask about the office as Wayne was ced in charge of all the activities in the office till Aiden was back. ¡°That is why I like you. You are so obedient unlike my grandson who thinks everything should be done ording to his own will.¡± Grandfather praised and Wayne smiled. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t me him grandfather. It was the way he grew up.¡± Grandfather sighed and bowed his head a little for a while. ¡°Do you think this would work?¡± Grandfather suddenly asked. ¡°What is that?¡± Wayne asked back totally clueless of what he meant. ¡°The honeymoon, do you think it would yield something at the end?¡± Grandfather enunciated. One could tell he was worried from the sound of his voice. ¡°I don¡¯t really know. You and I know Aiden can¡¯t be studied at times.¡± Wayne replied after he thought for a while. Grandfather sighed and took a sip of his coffee. Aiden might think he was been too hard on him but the truth of the matter was that he was only trying to make him give a sessor to the Turners¡¯ family. The Turners were very wealthy and poprly known all over the world. There was no way grandfather would allow its fame and wealth go down the drain. Aiden wasn¡¯t getting any younger and he himself was aware of that. If grandfather doesn¡¯t do it this way then Aiden wouldn¡¯t do as he wants. The only way out was to make him feel he was harsh on him. At least when the resultses out and they get a heir, grandfather wouldn¡¯t be the only one to be happy about it. There was minutes of silence before Wayne broke it. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯ll be on my way now.¡± Wayne stood up. ¡°Alright. Inform me if there¡¯s any new development.¡± ¡°I will.¡± Wayne smiled and took ast sip of his juice. He bowed before he left. He entered his car and drove out of grandfather¡¯spound. Secondster, he was on the road. His phone vibrated in his pocket. He brought it out to check what it was. It was a message from Aiden and it read ¡®check your emails, a picture of one of the files in my office has been sent to you, search for it and send a screenshot of the fifth page in the file. Do that before within thirty minutes, I¡¯m waiting.¡¯ Wayne put the phone back in his pocket as he focused back on the road. He honked at the gate and the security man opened it after confirming he was the one. He parked in the lot and stepped down from the car. He proceeded into thepany but paused when Blossom stopped him at the reception. ¡°Wayne, I want to enquire something from you, can you give me all the details I need?¡± Wayne guessed it would be about Aiden as that was the only thing that would bring her here when Aiden wasn¡¯t around. ¡°About what?¡± He still went and ask. ¡°It¡¯s just about all about Aiden¡¯s trip.¡± Blossom said with little irritation. She was trying to avoid calling it a honeymoon as it might make her more angry than she already was. ¡°Well, if it is within my power, I will answer all.¡± ¡°But before that, let¡¯s have a seat.¡± Wayne said again. They both sat down on the chairs. ¡°First of all, I would love to know which country he travelled to?¡± Wayne chuckled as his instincts were right. ¡°What looks funny here?¡± Blossom said harshly in a re. She was here for a vital information about Aiden¡¯s trip and she wasn¡¯t going to amodate any form of joke from anyone. ¡°Nothing really, I just found the question a bit ridiculous so you wouldn¡¯t me me but I¡¯m actually sorry if it made you upset.¡± Blossom just rolled her eyes and didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Back to your question, didn¡¯t he tell you the country he was going to? I thought you were both very good friends.¡± Wayne said even if it was very obvious Aiden didn¡¯t inform her. There was mockeryced in his voice as he said this. Blossom looked at him like he said something stupid which to her, he did. ¡°If I had known, would I ask you?¡± She said in a loud voice that people around were beginning to stare at them. She was already loosing her temper and in any minute from now, she might loose itpletely. ¡°Chill Blossom, we aren¡¯t fighting here, are we?¡± Wayne feigned an apologetic face. He was purposely doing this to make her angry so she would go away from here. Aiden wouldn¡¯t like it if he told her anything about this trip. In order not to tell her anything she needed to know, he would make her angry. He wasn¡¯t going to give direct answers to her and it would get her angry. He heard she gets angry easily so it wouldn¡¯t be that difficult to get her out with this way he figured out. He was sure going to use her short temper against her. ¡°You should rx, I haven¡¯t said anything wrong?¡±Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Would you tell me what I need to know now? Or you¡¯d continue joking with your life right here.¡± Blossom scoffed. Wayne felt a bit offended by what she just said but covered it up with the fact that his n was already working. He shouldn¡¯t expect less from a spoilt brat like her. ¡°I wish I could tell you all you need to know but¡­¡­¡± Blossom didn¡¯t wait for him to finish as she stood up. ¡°It looks like you don¡¯t want to tell me what I want to hear so keep it to yourself and go to hell.¡± She said and stomped off. Wayne smiled for a job weldone and stood up. He took the elevator to Aiden¡¯s office. He carefully searched in the shelf, looking for the same file Aiden sent its picture to him. He brought it out when he found it and opened the pages. When he got to the fifth page, he screenshoted it with his phone and sent it back to Aiden as he also hope it was the right one. His phone vibrated almost immediately. He checked it to see it was also from Aiden saying thank you. Wayne smiled lightly as he returned the file back to the shelf. Aiden was more than a boss to me and they mostly treat themselves like family. Wayne shook his head and left Aiden¡¯s desk. He went to sit on the couch in the office as he also brought out his phone. He started scrolling on it with his legs crossed against each other. As he scrolled the phone, an urge to call Diana suddenly came and he found himself dialing on her number. He aborted immediately, changing his mind to visit her instead. He wants to take her by surprise. He stood up and went to his car. He ignited the engine and hit the road. Minutester, he was in front of her office. He stopped and waited for her toe out. She came out few minutester, going to her car but he honked at her and she stopped walking as she turned to look at his car. He came out of the car and waved. She walked to him and he unlocked the opposite car door. She entered and he also entered. ¡°Why are you here?¡± Diana asked with hands folded beneath her breast. ¡°I want to firstly apologize for thest time.¡± Wayne apologized even if he didn¡¯t know what he did wrong. ¡°What did you do?¡± She raised a brow at him. ¡°You know, you looked mad at me when you left.¡± ¡°Yeah, you¡¯re right and I¡¯m still angry at you.¡± ¡°But I said I¡¯m sorry.¡± ¡°Apology not epted.¡± Diana said fiercely. ¡°I¡¯m leaving.¡± Diana took her purse as she opened the car door and left, leaving Wayne bewildered. What did he do wrong? Thest time he remembered, he didn¡¯t offend her. He only noticed she became pissed with him when he told her he knew Aiden Turner. Could that be the reason? But why? Chapter 26 My husband is a beast Tihana threw her head backwards as sheughed hard. Jackson was cracking her ribs with jokes. ¡°So, what happened after that?¡± She asked trying to control herughter. ¡°What else? He just stood up and silently walked out of their midst.¡± Jackson chuckled. Jackson was the guy from the gym and since then, they¡¯ve been hanging out. He has been a great help in easing her boredom. ¡°That was hrious.¡± Tihana said breathing hard from too muchughter. Jackson just smiled. ¡°It¡¯s gettingte so I would be on my way.¡± Tihana stood up in a smile and Jackson also did same. ¡°Okay but before you go, can you give me your number?¡± ¡°No, she can¡¯t.¡± Someone said behind Tihana, startling her. Tihana turned to see who and when she saw Aiden, she scoffed. What does he mean by that by the way? ¡°She can¡¯t give you her number because she is a married woman.¡± Aiden said again and came to stand beside Tihana. ¡°She¡¯s married?¡± Jackson asked not knowing who he was exactly referring the question to. ¡°Yes, she is married to me so try somewhere else and if you still also need your job.¡± Aiden said arrogantly. Jackson left them with a pained heart. Just when he thought he could find ady to call his own, she turned out to be taken already. Tihana was just what the type ofdy he needed to be his girlfriend but now she was married, there was nothing he could do. Besides her husband looks pretty rich, he didn¡¯t want any problem with the rich so it was better he backed off quick. ¡°What was that all about?¡± Tihana faced Aiden who had a smirk stered on his face. He stared at Tihana who looked angry and he smirked the more. The feeling he gets seeing her like this was something he loves so much. ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯s time you stop hanging out with ass broken guys? In case you don¡¯t remember, you¡¯re married.¡± Aiden grabbed her ring finger and shoved it to her face. ¡°And you should also remember that it is all fake.¡± Tihana spatted out. ¡°Fake or not, you have my ring on your finger.¡± Aiden shrugged, making her scoff. ¡°Why are you being like this? I didn¡¯t force you to get married to me, thest time I remembered, you were the one who forced me to sign the damn contract and get married to you.¡± Tihana said almost in a shout, not minding he was her boss at that moment. She couldn¡¯t hold herself even if she tried and Aiden on the other hand, was making matters worst. Tears were threatening to fall from her eyes as the pains came shing back again. Aiden looked around him to see if anyone was looking at them. Everyone was busy minding their business. He thanked God for a moment that it wasn¡¯t in America where he was very popr. Though, he was also known here in Canada but not like in America. He turned to thedy in front of him with a smirk andughed within himself when he saw the tears on her eyelids. She looked like she would burst out any moment from now. Not wanting to create a scene with the headline ¡®Aiden Turner¡¯s wife spotted crying in a hotel¡¯, he stopped smirking. ¡°Go and get ready, we¡¯re going for a business meeting.¡± Aiden said lowly leaving Tihana in dismay. ____ Tihana stared out of the window, looking at the bubbling lights lost in thoughts. They were done with the meeting and was now heading back to the hotel or so she thought. Aiden parked the car and alighted. Tihana noticed the car stopped moving and also stepped down. She looked around and it didn¡¯t look like the hotel they lounged into or did he decide to change location? But, they weren¡¯t with their bags? All these questions crossed through Tihana¡¯s mind and she got her answers when they got into the building. ¡°Wait for me over there, I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Aiden said and dissembled in the crowd. What were they doing in a club? She wearily went to sit over where Aiden pointed to. ¡°What do I get you ma¡¯am?¡± The bartender asked. Tihana wanted to refuse but she changed her mind. ¡°Get me a bottle of any strong alcohol you have.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± The bartender ced her order on the table in front of her and turned back to what he was doing. She poured the alcohol into the small ss cup beside the bottle and imbibed all at once. She poured in another ss and gulped it down. She repeated this till she began to feel tipsy. The feeling she was getting from taking the alcohol was something she couldn¡¯t describe but she was loving it. She wants to drink to forget all of her pain, sorrow and worry Sheughed hysterically as she took in yet another cup of alcohol. Theughter wasn¡¯t heard or noticed by people because of the loud music. ¡°Hey beautiful!¡± A guy sat opposite her in a smile. ¡°Hi handsome!¡± She replied back in a smile that revealed almost all her teeth, making the guy chuckle. His eyes roamed round her body and liking what he saw, he slowly licked his lips. He stared lustfully at her cleavages. She was wearing a v neck which slightly showed her cleavages. His eyes were filled with desires. He understands she was drunk and it made work easier for him. ¡°Care to have a dance with me?¡± Tihana nodded endlessly still in a smile. The guy took her hand about to take her to the dance floor when someone pulled her back. ¡°She is not dancing with you.¡± Aiden said and dragged herpletely away from him. ¡°Says who? Cause I don¡¯t see anyone that can stop me here.¡± The guy asked daringly as he stared around mockingly and Aiden scoffed. Aiden looked at thedy he was holding and with how childish she was acting, he knew instantly she was drunk. He turned back to the guy in front of him with gritted teeth. He wasn¡¯t angry at the guy but at his drunk wife. ¡°She is my wife and I say so.¡± Aiden hoped to have gotten rid of him but then the guy started smirking. Tihana wouldn¡¯t stop giggling in Aiden¡¯s arms and it was beginning to irritate him. ¡°How do I believe you?¡± The guy asked still smirking. Aiden took Tihana¡¯s left hand and showed him the ring finger. ¡°Here is the damn proof you want, now screw off.¡± The guy left but after giving Aiden the fuck you sign. Aiden saw her purseying carelessly on the table and he grabbed it. ¡°Sir, she hasn¡¯t paid for the alcohol she took.¡± The bartender said after seeing they were about leaving. Aiden stared at the alcohol he was referring to and scoffed. ¡°How the heck would you give ady a alcohol as strong as this?¡± ¡°She asked for it and we do as our customer wants.¡± Aiden stared at the alcohol bottle which still had a small content in it. He stared back at the bartender as he threw him some dor notes. The bartender counted the money and his face lit up. It was ten times the exact amount for the alcohol. ¡°Thank you sir.¡± He yelled after Aiden as he took Tihana away from the club.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Aiden opened the car backseat and pushed Tihana in it as he so threw her purse on her before closing back the car door. ¡°You¡¯re so handsome but I don¡¯t trust you handsome guys. My husband is also handsome but he is a jerk and mostly importantly a beast in a human clothing.¡± Tihana said drunkily as Aiden drove the car. Aiden scoffed and stared at her through the rearview mirror in the car. He went to convince a client to sign a business contract with hispany. He had wanted to reject meeting in the club with the client but he was left with no option. The contract was very much important to him as it worth billiions of dors. Coming back to see Tihana drunk and a guy dragging her to only God knows where really made anger surge through his veins. What if someone that knows him pretty well in America was to be in the same club as them? What would then happen? He took another nce at Tihana through the rear view mirror with rage filled eyes. ¡°My husband is a beast.¡± A drunk Tihana sang repeatedly in a smile. Aiden locked the back door to avoid her falling out because of how she was jumping around in the car. He turned on the music in the car and increased the volume that he could no longer hear Tihana¡¯s voice. If only she knew what she was saying right now then she won¡¯t even say it in the first ce. Chapter 27 I’m still your boss The phone rang endlessly with no one to answer it. It was in the purse beside the pillow. It rang to the end and not up to a second, it started again. Tihana sleepily took the purse and threw it far from herself as it was disrupting her sleep. She tried to sleep back but couldn¡¯t because of the protruding headache she was feeling. She wearily opened her eyes and yawned. She sat up as she also stretched her body. She yawned again and stared around. She was back in the hotel room. How she got there was something she didn¡¯t know. She tried to recollect what happened the other night but she failed woefully. She could only remember them going to the club to where she ordered the alcohol. The headache hit on her again and she yelped lightly. She must have drank too much of the alcohol, now she was paying for it.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. She carefully dropped her legs on the floor as she held her head in pain. She would have to go and get a pain relief drug cause she couldn¡¯t endure the pain any longer. ¡°And the fairy princess is awake.¡± Aiden said in sarcasm walking into the room. Tihana tried as possible as she can to avoid him. She wasn¡¯t ready to exchange words with him right now, not in this state. ¡°And where the hell do you think you¡¯re going to?¡± Aiden forcefully dragged her back by the wrist. He was trying not to explode in anger from all what she didst night and today, she thinks of walking out on him. ¡°Answer me Tihana, where in hell are you going to?¡± He repeated his question with anger but Tihana didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Does today really looks like yesterday night where you disyed all the madness you were born with?¡± Aiden spatted out to her and she was forced to look up at him. What happened yesterday night that he was talking about? ¡°Or giving you the chance to spit out nonsense as you wished to me?¡± ¡°What happened yesterday night?¡± Tihana asked lowly. She hope she didn¡¯t misbehave with him or anyone else. ¡°You really want to know?¡± Aiden asked back in a dirty smirk that Tihana badly wished to smack off. ¡°Yes, I want to know everything in details.¡± Tihana gulped down nothing. ¡°Well let¡¯s start with this.¡± Aiden brought out a bottle from the nylon he entered the room with. Tihana stared at the bottle in his hands as it looked familiar to her. But how does a bottle has to do with what she wants to know? He went to sit on the bed, staring at her with a smirk on his face. Tihana turned to face him. ¡°I demanded to know what happenedst night but here you are, bringing out a bottle.¡± ¡°You remember this bottle right?¡± Tihana stared at the bottle for a moment and took her gaze back to Aiden. She remembered now. It was the same alcohol the bartender gave herst night at the club. ¡°I do, so?¡± Tihana raised a brow. ¡°You would drink this again and this time all of it that no drop will remain in the bottle before I tell you anything.¡± Aiden smirked the more and Tihana scoffed. Was he crazy? How does he still expects her to drink another bottle of alcohol when she was already facing the consequence of the one she tookst night? ¡°What? You don¡¯t have the guts to do it?¡± Aiden stood up and daringly came closer to her. ¡°You aren¡¯t telling me what I want to hear.¡± ¡°And I asked you to drink this before I can tell you anything.¡± Aiden said with a very hostile re. ¡°Here have it and drink it up now.¡± Aiden tried to force it into her hands but she refused. They struggled against each other and in the process, the bottle dropped to the floor and broke. The both distanced themselves immediately to avoid it piercing into their feet. ¡°You broke it?¡± Aiden asked in a deep frown. ¡°What were you thinking in the first ce?¡± Tihana half yelled. ¡°Really?! What was I thinking?¡± Aiden repeated her question in an angry smile. ¡°What were you thinking when you got yourself drunkst night in the club, not caring about my reputation?¡± ¡°What were you thinking when you had the guts to call me a beast right before my face?¡± Aiden went on and on, making Tihana think if she really did all of that. ¡°Huh? Answer me Tihana? Or cat got your tongue?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t say a word, she only bowed her head. She was feeling a bit ashamed of herself for letting Aiden see her weakness. Now, he might use everything he had seen fromst night against her in the future. ¡°You know, I should have allowed him rape you, maybe your head would have been calmed by now.¡± Tihana raised her head up instantly at the mention of rape. ¡°What happenedst night? Was I harrassed? And by who?¡± Tihana walked to Aiden, not minding the broken bottles on the floor. ¡°Please answer me.¡± She pleaded with pleading eyes. ¡°You don¡¯t have the right to ask me questions here and unfortunately for you, I¡¯m answering none of your questions.¡± Aiden stepped away from her that he was now backing her. ¡°Fine then, you can go to hell with the answers, I don¡¯t care.¡± The words flew out of Tihana¡¯s mouth before she could stop it. Aiden turned like sh to her with rage in his eyes. He grabbed her wrist so tight that Tihana could feel the pain. ¡°How dare you talk to me in that manner?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t say a word because of how scared she has be. She totally forgot it was her boss standing in front of her, even if he turned out to also be her arrogant husband. ¡°Don¡¯t you recognize I¡¯m still your boss?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry for disrespecting you.¡± Tihana apologized softly and Aiden scoffed as he left her wrist, leaving her to nurse the pain. ¡°We¡¯re going back to America today in two hours time, start packing your bags.¡± He informed and left the room after that. Chapter 28 Where is Aiden? ______ IN AMERICA* Diana rested back on her chair with her fingers tapping repeatedly on the desk. She couldn¡¯t help but to feel for her friend, Tihana.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. First, she was forced to sign a contract marriage with one of her worst enemy. Then, she was forced to go to a honeymoon with him. Only God knows how he is treating her over there. She knows for a fact he wasn¡¯t treating her well over there and that was why she always make sure she calls her friend to know how she was fairing. She¡¯s been calling her friend¡¯s number but she isn¡¯t picking up. She sighed as she closed her eyes still tapping her fingers on the table. Her phone rang jolting her out of her thoughts. She took her purse and brought out the phone. It was a call from Tihana. ¡°Hey! Where did you put your phone? I¡¯ve been trying to reach you but you weren¡¯t picking. Don¡¯t you know you are making me worried over here?¡± Diana ranted out immediately she epted the call. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I wasn¡¯t feeling too well so I couldn¡¯t pick your calls.¡± ¡°Really? What is the nature of the sickness?¡± ¡°Nothing much, just that I got drunk and it really made me feel too much headache when I woke up.¡± ¡°But why¡¯d you get drunk in the first ce?¡± ¡°I wanted to forget all my worries and pains.¡± Diana sighed at those words. Each day that passes by, there was always something that makes her feel guilty for making Tihana go in her ce for the date. ¡°And did you?¡± ¡°Of course, but it was only for a few hours.¡± Tihana¡¯s sad chuckle was heard. ¡°Everything would be fine.¡± Diana consoled. ¡°I hope so.¡± ¡°So, how is the honeymoon going so far?¡± ¡°Bad as expected and guess what, we¡¯re already on our way back to America.¡± ¡°Really?!¡± Diana¡¯s face lit up in happiness. ¡°Yeah and I can¡¯t wait toe back. I seriously can¡¯t wait to stop breathing the same air as him.¡± Tihana said thest sentence in a low voice that one could hardly hear her. ¡°I also can¡¯t wait but why did you say that in a whisper?¡± ¡°He is here in the ne with me and I don¡¯t want him to hear. I¡¯ve disrespected him enough for a day.¡± ¡°And I know whatever you might have said in a form of disrespect was because of his attitude.¡± Diana shrugged. ¡°You¡¯re actually right about that, but what can I do? He is still my boss.¡± ¡°Alright, if you say so.¡± ¡°Yeah, see you whenever we arrive.¡± ¡°Alright, just make sure to give me a call when you¡¯ve gotten over to this side.¡± ¡°Sure, I will. Bye.¡± ¡°Bye.¡± Diana replied before hanging up. She smiled a little and put her phone back in her bag. She missed her so much even if she was away for just a few days. She would finally see her friend again. She took a deep breath as she closed her eyes. A knock was heard at the door, making Diana open her eyes. ¡°Come in.¡± The door opened and the secretary came in. ¡°The boss asked me to collect the files he asked you to hold onto this morning.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Diana opened her shelf as she searched for the file. She found the file and stretched it out to the secretary. The secretary collected the file and bowed slightly before leaving. Diana sighed and resumed her work. _______ Tihana opened the door to her room and fell on her bed heavily. She was finally back from that horrible honeymoon and to her hometown. She closed her eyes as she smiled lightly to herself. Someone came in and that made her open her eyes. The maid dropped the bags in the closet. ¡°Ma¡¯am, should I arrange the clothes now? Or should Ie backter to do it?¡± She asked in a bow. Tihana sat up and nodded for her to go on. She brought out her phone and unlocked it. She wants to call Diana and inform her of her arrival to America, just like she promised. She made to start dialing the number when a knock came on the door, she looked at the door as if to see who was knocking. ¡°Who is there?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a maid, ma¡¯am. A friend named Diana is here to see you.¡± Tihana face lit up at that instant. ¡°Let her in.¡± Seconds passed with Tihana expecting Diana and she did. ¡°Hey girlie!¡± Diana cheered immediately she entered as she came for a hug. Tihana reciprocated the hug in a wide smile. The two best friends hugged for almost a minute and when they disengaged, Diana chuckled. ¡°Did you miss me that much?¡± ¡°You threw a hand for a hug first and in order not to leave you hanging, I reciprocated.¡± ¡°Really? You¡¯re trying to tell me you didn¡¯t miss me when you were in Canada?¡± ¡°You heard me right or should I spell it out to you?.¡± Tihana picked up her phone from the bed. Diana smacked her on the shoulder, startling her a bit. ¡°You didn¡¯t miss me but yet, you always called me, huh?¡± Diana continued smacking her on the shoulder. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I was just joking and you know it. I missed you more than anything in this world.¡± Tihana smiled at her and she smiled back. ¡°I know.¡± Diana giggled. ¡°I thought you said you wouldn¡¯t want toe anywhere close to what belongs to Aiden Turner?¡± Tihana asked after the maid left the room with Tihana¡¯s dirty clothes. ¡°He is now married to my best friend who is also a sister to me, so I have to get used to it.¡± Diana shrugged as she remembered when she said it. A reason she¡¯s been avoiding Wayne. ¡°You haven¡¯t told me how your stay with him went?¡± Diana asked, changing the topic and Tihana rolled her eyes. ¡°There¡¯s nothing much, just the normal thing we do, avoid each other all day.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t heed to that. You¡¯ll have to tell me everything from beginning to the end, no part should be skipped.¡± ¡°You¡¯re being serious here?¡± Tihana raise a brow. ¡°I am more than serious.¡± ¡°You really want to listen to the boring story?¡± ¡°No matter how boring it is, as far as it concerns you, it won¡¯t be boring.¡± ¡°Alright but can we do that somewhere else?¡± ¡°Why? Is your room no longer convenient for you? Because it is to me.¡± ¡°Not that. I just want us to hang out, you know, to make up for the time we were not together.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. So, where do we go?¡± ¡°Our usual hangout spot will do.¡± ¡°Okay, I ept but don¡¯t you think it is gettingte?¡± ¡°I saw that too and it won¡¯t stop us from going.¡± ¡°Where is Aiden by the way? I didn¡¯t see him around when I came.¡± Diana said as Tihana stood up. ¡°He drove out again immediately he dropped me here. I don¡¯t really know where he went to and I don¡¯t want to know.¡± Tihana shrugged and grabbed her purse from the bed. Diana chuckled lightly. ¡°Let¡¯s get going now.¡± They both left the room andpletely left the house. Chapter 29 She is your wife! THE NEXT DAY Tihana entered her office and tossed her bag on the desk. She sat on her chair and seeing a heap of files to work on, she rolled her eyes. They didn¡¯t even help her out with any of the files, they were waiting for her to resume office. She took a deep breath and made to start work but the entrance of someone stopped her. ¡°Good morning Mrs Linda.¡± She stood and greeted in a smile. ¡°Good morning Tihana or should I say Mrs Turner.¡± Mrs Linda walked to her also in a smile. ¡°Congrattions on your new wedded life. I couldn¡¯t congratte you properly on your wedding day.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright ma, I understand.¡± ¡°You must have seen the files on your desk, honestly they weren¡¯t my intention. please pardon me for the bunch of files on your table, the boss specifically asked me not to help you with any of your duties here in the office.¡± No wonder the files were much on her table, so it was all Aiden¡¯s doing. ¡°There was nothing you could do, so I understand.¡± ¡°But can I ask something?¡± ¡°Yes, go on.¡± Tihana reluctantly said. She was having a weird feeling about the question Mrs Linda was about to ask. ¡°I don¡¯t have any bad intentions saying this but I think the boss bears a grudge against you, like there is something he has against you.¡± ¡°You are like a daughter to me and it is like my duty to tell if something doesn¡¯t feel right.¡± Mrs Linda said again when Tihana didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Thank you for the concern ma, I really appreciate but I don¡¯t think it is what you are thinking ma.¡± Tihana said even if she knew what Mrs Linda said was the truth. She couldn¡¯t afford to tell Mrs Linda the truth as per one of the things in the contract. If she tells Mrs Linda anything then she might understand everything which mightplicate things for her. It was best to keep it to herself. ¡°Are you sure?¡± ¡°Very sure ma.¡± Tihana replied still in that smile she¡¯s been wearing since Mrs Linda came into her office. ¡°Alright, if you say so. Just make sure to always be in his good books.¡± Tihana nodded. Mrs Linda sighed before leaving the office. Tihana sat down and rested back on her chair for a few seconds. The door opened again and Wayne came in. ¡°The boss wants you to submit the blueprint file in his office now.¡± Wayne said in a little bow and left, not giving Tihana the chance to say anything. Tihana shook her head as as she went to get the file. Thank goodness she has worked on it before today. She left to Aiden¡¯s office. It looked like he hasn¡¯t arrived yet. She shrugged and dropped the file on his table. It was better he hasn¡¯t arrived yet. She left his office immediately back to her own office. * AT THE SECRETARY DESK* ¡°Madam, please I¡¯m not permitted to tell you anything.¡± The secretary pleaded with Blossom for upth time. ¡°And I said I won¡¯t leave here if you don¡¯t tell me what I need to know.¡± ¡°I said I can¡¯t tell you that where my boss travelled to.¡± ¡°What is happening here?¡± Aiden said behind them. Blossom turned to him and was taken aback. She thought he was out of the country, so howe he was standing in front of her? ¡°Did anyone not hear what I said? I asked what is happening here?¡± He repeated as he stared daggers at Blossom. ¡°Sir, she wants to know where you were but I didn¡¯t tell her.¡± Blossom red at the secretary as she spoke. ¡°Yes, I want to know where you went to with that bitch of a wife you have.¡± ¡°I asked her not to tell you.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Blossom asked in disbelief. ¡°Yes and that is because I didn¡¯t want your lousy self near me at all.¡± Blossom could only breathe out heavily in anger. ¡°What were you expecting? To follow me? In case you don¡¯t remember, I have a lovely who would willingly follow me anywhere I go.¡± Aiden smirked at her and it only increased her anger the more. ¡°Now, if you wouldn¡¯t mind, I was just arriving and I have quite a lot of work to do in my office, I mean after a beautiful trip with my lovely wife.¡± Aiden said those words to infuriate Blossom and he got her where he wanted her. Looking at Blossom right now, her looks could kill. ¡°If you would excuse me, I¡¯m off to my office. You can leave when you wish to but remember not to disrupt anyone¡¯s peace here.¡± Aiden walked out of her presence with Wayne who had joined him when the little drama with Blossom was going on. ¡°Call for a meeting, I want to speak with all the staffs.¡± ¡°About what?¡± Wayne inquired. ¡°I want to announce Tihana as the new head of the research and development department.¡± ¡°What?¡± Wayne shrieked, halting abruptly in his steps. Not like there was a bad motive behind it, he was only surprised. ¡°What did you say?¡± Wayne said againing closer to Aiden who has also paused his steps. ¡°I want to make Tihana the new head of her department.¡± ¡°Look, grandfather asked that I do this. ording to him, the wife of the owner of thepany can¡¯t be under someone apart from me.¡± Aiden rified trying to clear the surprised look on Wayne¡¯s face.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Wayne nodded in understanding. That was a smart move from grandfather. ¡°Grandfather is right, you should really make her the head, not only because she is your wife, but also she is dilligent with her work.¡± Waynemented and Aiden scoffed. ¡°Just call for the meeting.¡± Aiden waved off as he walked into the elevator and it closed back. Wayne shook his head in a small smile before leaving to do what he was asked. Chapter 30 Just an ordinary person All the staffs patiently waited for their boss in the meeting hall including Wayne. Some was beginning to wonder if there was something wrong. It¡¯s been long since their boss has called for a meeting like this. He only calls for an urgent meeting if there was something suspicious going on in thepany or he wants to make something known to them. Aiden came in a minuteter and they all bowed as they greeted him. ¡°I know you all must be wondering why I called for an urgent meeting this morning, well it¡¯s for a good reason.¡± Aiden said loudly enough to all of his workers.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Mrs Tihana, please step forward.¡± Tihana nervously stepped out. Why was Aiden calling her out? ¡°Stand beside me here sweetheart.¡± Tihana did as she was told but after she scoffed within herself. Aiden wrapped his arm around her in a smile. ¡°Firstly, I would like to officially announce to you all that I am married to this beautiful damsel over here.¡± There was a loud ovation as the whole workers pped their hands. Few of thedies were jealous but they still pped because they didn¡¯t want anyone, especially their boss to notice. ¡°Thank you. Now, to the main reason why we¡¯re all here. I want to announce to all of you, most epesciallly those in the research and development department that henceforth, Mrs Tihana Turner here would be your new head of department.¡± There was a few murmuring amongst the workers but Aiden still continued. ¡°The recent head would be her assistant, I hope everything is clear now?¡± ¡°Yes sir.¡± The whole staffs chorused. ¡°Any questions?¡± Aiden asked but the hall was dead silent. ¡°Good, you all can go back to your offices.¡± All the workers left the hall, leaving Tihana, Wayne and Aiden. Tihana also left but that was not without ring at Aiden. Aiden smirked and Wayne came closer to him. ¡°I can see she also doesn¡¯t like you one bit.¡± ¡°Like I care.¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t like her and she doesn¡¯t like you too then what is the aim of this?¡± ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t act like you don¡¯t know what I¡¯m talking about. What¡¯s the aim of marrying her if you¡¯ll not ept her as her your wife?¡± ¡°I also don¡¯t know but I believe with time, you¡¯ll understand.¡± ¡°Me? What about you?¡± ¡°I ain¡¯t the one who wants to know the aim of the marriage, am I?¡± Aiden gave a questioning face. Wayne sighed as Aiden had already gotten him speechless. Aiden brought out his phone. He ced a call on one of his associate as he left the ce with Wayne following behind him. ____ Blossom sat down in the car with her head rested on the seat. She was in thoughts. Aiden thinks he could get rid of her so easily by getting married to a whore but he was totally wrong. She had initially thought Aiden got married to get rid of her but with the way Aiden defends the whore, it is very obvious that it was more than that. There was only one wish in her heart and that was that all these should just be one of Aiden¡¯s prank or probably a dream. She couldn¡¯t just wake up one day and ept that Aiden was married. It was either her or no one else. ¡°Madam, a car just drove in.¡± The driver tapped her, breaking into her thoughts. ¡°Why the heck did you tap me with that filthy hand of yours?¡± ¡°You looked deep in thoughts and there was no other way I could think of, I¡¯m sorry ma¡¯am.¡± ¡°You had better not dare this next time.¡± Blossom red at him as she opened the car door and went out. She stopped for a second before proceeding. ¡°Well, well, well, who do we have here?¡± ¡°If it isn¡¯t the whore trying to steal my man away from me.¡± ¡°Excuse me.¡± Tihana said shocked. She only kept quiet in the first ce to know who she was but calling her names was out of it. ¡°You heard me. You know, I actually came here to see Aiden but now seeing you is also making me happy in a strange way.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t understand you Miss.¡± ¡°How much did Diana pay you?¡± ¡°Look, I don¡¯t understand everything you¡¯re saying. I¡¯m so confused right now, make me understand.¡± Tihana pleaded. Blossom could see the sincerity in her eyes but concluded it to be fake. ¡°Aiden didn¡¯t also tell me you were dumb?¡± Tihana was taken aback. ¡°Well, I¡¯m kind enough to make you know who I am.¡± Tihana paid attention to what she has to say. ¡°I am Aiden¡¯s girlfriend aka his sweetheart and I heard you¡¯re the side chick he forcefully married.¡± She had said this to piss Tihana off. She solemnly believes their marriage wasn¡¯t forced but she couldn¡¯t bring herself to ept it. Tihana stared at her like she was insane. ¡°How are you his girlfriend?¡± ¡°Is that question referred to me?¡± ¡°Who else if not you? Because I can¡¯t see anyone around us here.¡± Tihana behind her as she spoke. Blossom stared at her from head to toe and scoffed. ¡°What did he see you that made him get married to you? Because all I see right now is a poverty stricken whore who just wants him for his money.¡± That was it! Tihana already lost it. In the next second, Tihana¡¯s hand hasnded on her cheek. She hates being called names like this. Blossom raised up her head in ultimate shock. No one has ever dared to p her, not even Diana. She stared dangerously at Tihana who also stared back at her. Blossom raise her hand to p back but then, a hand held her hand, making her hand hang in the air. The person left her hand and stood beside Tihana. ¡°What do you think you were about to do?¡± There was silence as no one knew who the question was thrown to. ¡°What in hell do you think you¡¯re doing with my wife?¡± Aiden repeated his question lowly. Tihana stared around them to see if there was someone else with them asking the question. ¡°She had the guts to p me, so I was about giving it back to her.¡± Blossom replied as a drop of tear rolled down her cheek. She hates it when Aiden defends anotherdy other than her. ¡°She wouldn¡¯t have pped you if you were in your own house. That is what you get for invading into another¡¯s space.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s go darling.¡± Aiden wrapped his hand on Tihana¡¯s shoulder in a smile and they went inside the house. Blossom stood rooted to her spot with pain and other emotionsbined together. ¡°How dare you p her?¡± Aiden asked as he pushed Tihana away from him. They were now inside the house and he couldn¡¯t take it in standing so close to Tihana. He just did all he did outside to make Blossom truly believe he was happily married and so she could stay away from him. Tihana lost bnce and fell on her side to the floor. ¡°Answer me now. Who gave you the guts to p her? Do you know that her father can personally sue you for this?¡± Aiden asked. Tihana huffed and stood up from the ground. ¡°And what do you mean by that? Do you bother to know what she did?¡± Tihana yelled. ¡°She had the effontery to call me a whore and different sorts of name.¡± She yelled again when Aiden didn¡¯t say a word. She breathed out heavily when she finished talking. ¡°Was that the fucking reason you pped her?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Tihana replied boldly. ¡°You should know that being married to me doesn¡¯t make you p any of my guest as you wish.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear all what I just said? She started it first by insulting ¡­..¡± ¡°I don¡¯t care to know who started it first. I only want you to know that the next time you try pping her again, you¡¯ll have me to deal with. You are just an ordinary person, have this at the back of your mind.¡± Aiden left to his room, leaving Tihana in total dismay. Tihana slumped to the couch close to her in agony. His words hurt her deeply and it reminded her that she has no one in the world. If only she had maybe a mother then she won¡¯t be forced to even marry Aiden in the first ce. Chapter 31 Please accept my apologies ¡°Grandfather, I wouldn¡¯t lie to you when I say I¡¯m not seeing any progress in this marriage.¡± Wayne informed, taking a sip of his wine. Grandfather dropped his cup of coffee as he paid his attention to Wayne who was sitting in front of him. ¡°Why would you say so? Is there anything I was supposed to do that I didn¡¯t?¡± He asked perplexed. ¡°Actually, it isn¡¯t from you. It is from the both parties.¡± ¡°How?¡± Grandfather rubbed his beards. ¡°There is no tiny bit of love in it.¡± Grandfather sighed and bent his head for a while. ¡°I know Aiden doesn¡¯t love thedy. He was forced to get married to her in the first ce.¡± ¡°It isn¡¯t just about Aiden, grandfather. It is also about thedy in question because she also doesn¡¯t love him.¡± Wayne expressed his thoughts. ¡°Is it about that?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry, it could be that she is just pretending. Even if Aiden and I aren¡¯t always in good terms, I still know that there¡¯s one charm my grandson has which is handsomeness and nody ever has been able to resist that.¡± ¡°Well, you¡¯re right though, I hope so too.¡± Wayne agreed and grandfather nodded in a smile. _____ ¡°What?!¡± Diana shrieked immediately Tihana finished narrating her ordeal with Aiden. She couldn¡¯t believe her ears and so decided to confirm. ¡°You mean he dared invite his girlfriend to the house even after he was married to you.¡± ¡°Yeah, but that didn¡¯t mean anything to me as he can do whatever he wish, it¡¯s his life.¡± Tihana rolled her eyes. ¡°What got me pissed off totally was the horrible names she called me, if not that, I don¡¯t have a problem with her. If she wishes, she could even sleep in his room with him, I don¡¯t care.¡± Tihana picked thest words slowly. Diana hugged Tihana, taking her unaware. Diana was amazed for she has never seen anyone who is as strong as her best friend. Tihana faces different challenges but that doesn¡¯t stop her from acting okay to the physical world. The hugsted for seconds with Tihana wondering the reason for it. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for everything.¡± Diana disengaged from the hug. Tihana immediately got the hint she was talking about the contract marriage. ¡°I¡¯ve told you several times that you don¡¯t have to feel sorry. It wasn¡¯t your fault, besides, no one knew the scheming bastard was going to bring something of this sort up.¡± Diana rested on her car seat, still staring at Tihana as she spoke. ¡°Come to think of it, have you made any progress yet?¡± Diana raised a brow, confusing Tihana. ¡°Progress on what?¡± ¡°You told me the contract stated that you¡¯ll give Aiden a baby, so how are you going about that?¡± Tihana¡¯s body shook a little at the sound of this. She has never even for one day since she got married to him, thought about the birthing a baby part. She kind of forgot about that. ¡°Are you okay? Your face doesn¡¯t look good.¡± Diana said with concern. ¡°I¡¯m fine. It¡¯s just that I totally forgot about that part of the contract.¡± Diana gave her the questioning face and she sighed. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me that way, you wouldn¡¯t me me.¡± ¡°But you epted it, even the terms and conditions. Remember, you told me you signed it and it isn¡¯t something you can easily back off on.¡± ¡°I know all these, Diana.¡± Tihana rolled her eyes. ¡°Well, what are you going to do about it?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know girl.¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°What you heard is what I said Diana. One thing which is for sure is that I can¡¯t bring myself to have any physical rtionship with that man.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have a choice here.¡± ¡°Can we just talk about something else?¡± ¡°But we aren¡¯t ¡­¡­.¡± ¡°Please.¡± Tihana chipped in. Diana¡¯s phone rang and Tihana was grateful for it. The questions were making her anxious already. Diana brought it out of her purse but returned it back after seeing who the caller was. ¡°So, back to what we were discussing?¡± The phone started ringing again and Diana groaned while Tihana jubted within herself. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you picking up?¡± Tihana asked when she saw her friend not bothered about the call. ¡°It¡¯s nothing.¡± ¡°Will you answer me now?¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually no one important.¡± The phone rang to the end without Diana making an attempt to answer it. In few seconds, it started ringing again. ¡°Why don¡¯t you answer it and maybe find an excuse to stop the persistent calls?¡± Tihana suggested. ¡°Alright I will.¡± Diana groaned before bringing out her phone. She epted the call with a small frown. ¡°I¡¯m the owner of this phone and I don¡¯t like it when I¡¯m disturbed too much on it.¡± Diana said immediately. ¡°I answer whomever I want to, okay?¡± ¡°You know what, I¡¯m very busy as we speak, so if you wouldn¡¯t mind, I¡¯m out, bye.¡± Diana hung up before the person could reply. ¡°Who was that?¡± Tihana asked folding her hands beneath her breast. ¡°Wayne.¡± Diana replied as she tossed her phone back into her purse. Tihana stared at her still with the look she was wearing since Diana answered and Diana sighed. ¡°The fake boyfriend I hired. I have told you about him before right?¡± ¡°Yeah, but why do you sound so angry with him? Did he do anything wrong?¡± ¡°No, he didn¡¯t.¡± ¡°Then what happened?¡± ¡°Well, I saw him at your wedding and when I confronted him, he said he was Aiden¡¯s right hand man.¡± ¡°Really?!¡± Tihana asked with widened eyes. ¡°Yeah and he didn¡¯t even bother to tell me before then.¡± There was little angerced in Diana¡¯s voice as she spoke. Tihana¡¯s mind drifted to the Wayne that works for Aiden Turner. ¡°What if your wedding hadn¡¯t take ce? Then I would have been kept in the dark.¡± Diana finished talking and rolled her eyes. Tihana thought for a while then turned back to face Diana. ¡°Is that why you are angry and also avoiding him?¡± ¡°Maybe.¡± Diana breathed out. ¡°But why are you angry with him in the first ce? You both haven¡¯t gotten much closer for him to tell you everything about himself.¡± ¡°But at least, he should have told me who he worked for.¡± ¡°Why are you even bothered about who he works for? He is just your fake boyfriend and not like you both have anything special going on?¡± ¡°So, what are you saying in essence?¡± ¡°That you shouldn¡¯t be rude to him because he is not the reason you hate Aiden.¡± Tihana reasoned with Diana. Diana bowed her head for a while. ¡°You¡¯re right but I will still think about it.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t tell you to think about it.¡± Diana only rolled her eyes. ¡°What are your ns for today?¡± Diana asked after sometime. ¡°If I had one then I wouldn¡¯t be here with you sitting in the car.¡± ¡°Very well then, I would take us to somewhere that I think is okay for us to spend the weekend.¡± _______ Trenton sat down on the chair as his maids do the shopping for him. ¡°Sir, here is another one.¡± One of the maids showed him the design of shirt she came with. The shopping has been going on for the past fifteen minutes. ¡°It isn¡¯t to my taste.¡± He waved off as he continued to scroll on his phone.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. The maid bowed and returned the shirt. Another maid also brought a different design to him and he nodded. ¡°Tell the others that the shopping is over.¡± The maid bowed and gave the shirts she was holding to thedy attending to them in the mall. Trenton stood up and his maids followed him to the cashier. He gave the cashier his card and she debited money from it. She wrapped up the clothes in white transparent bags as she also gave Trenton back his card. ¡°Get me my car key from the driver.¡± Trenton ordered the maids. The maids collected the bags from the cashier and took it to the car while Trenton stood, resting on the wall as he also scrolled on his phone waiting for the keys. One of them came back secondster and handed the keys to her boss. ¡°Tell the driver to take you home with the other car.¡± The maid bowed and left. He was going somewhere else from here. Trenton stood there for a while still on his phone. He checked his time at regr basis. A man in suit walked up to him and that when he looked up from his phone. It was the owner of the mall. ¡°What kept you so long? I¡¯ve been here for the past twenty minutes.¡± Trenton said almost in a shout. He was already loosing patience, if not that the meeting was very important to him and worth some cash, he wouldn¡¯t have even tried to wait for him. The man was the reason Trenton did some shopping in the mall but yet he was still kept waiting. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry Mr Trenton. I¡¯ve told you before that I might be veryte, so please ept my apology.¡± Trenton didn¡¯t say anything again as he dipped his phone his pocket. ¡°Let us go in now. I¡¯m sorry once again.¡± Trenton followed the man to his office without replying. Twenty minutester, Trenton walked out of the office in a small smile. The reason for the meeting was sessful. He brought out his phone as he started scrolling through his emails. Trenton was too engrossed in his phone that he didn¡¯t know when he crashed into ady. His phone dropped to the floor. Thedy gave a light scream immediately her body collided with Trenton¡¯s. Chapter 32 I didn’t beg you to Tihana almost fell to the ground but the man she bumped into was quick to hold her before she could finallynd to the ground. She looked up at the man holding her to give him her piece of my mind but adjusted back immediately she saw his face. ¡°OMG! I¡¯m so sorry Tihana. Are you okay?¡± Diana asked from behind her. Tihana didn¡¯t wait for any more seconds to pass before she left the mall in a hurry. Diana trailed behind her trying to meet her pace. ¡°Hey! What¡¯s wrong?¡± Diana asked panting heavily. She was literally running after Tihana to the car. Tihana also was trying to catch her breath but she wasn¡¯t making it too obvious unlike Diana because she had something else on her mind. ¡°What happened? Why did you rush out like that?¡± Diana asked now facing her friendpletely. ¡°Answer me Tihana, I would like to know.¡± ¡°Take me out of here.¡± Tihana said coldly. Diana was taken aback by the way her friend spoke to her. Before the incident in the mall, Tihana was looking very happy after going to the Spa and the park with Diana. This made Diana wonder why she now looked so upset. ¡°Don¡¯t make me ask you again else I will find my way back home.¡± Tihana threatened and Diana didn¡¯t hesitate. She started the car and drove out of the mall. Trenton ran outside but it was toote for him. They were already gone. He wanted to confirm if who he saw was truly her or it was just a mere coincidence. He threw a fist into the air in anger.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ____ Aiden ced a call to Wayne but his number wasn¡¯t going through. He groaned whilst he tried it again. He has been waiting for Wayne to meet him A cab stopped right beside Aiden and Wayne came out. He paid the cabman before turning to his boss who had a hostile re. Wayne knew better to start talking. ¡°I came here immediately I got your message which stated that I meet you at this location, I¡¯m sorry if I kept you waiting.¡± ¡°Why wasn¡¯t your number going through?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Wayne shrugged. ¡°You don¡¯t know what happened to your number?¡± ¡°I¡¯m not thework dude.¡± ¡°You made me wait here for almost ten minutes.¡± Aiden folded his hands on his chest. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I got hooked up with something, believe me it wasn¡¯t intentional.¡± Wayne apologized Aiden scoffed and threw his car key to Wayne. He went to sit at the backseat while Wayne drove the car. ¡°Where are we headed to?¡± Wayne asked as he took a nce at Aiden through the rearview mirror. ¡°To the new hotel in town.¡± ¡°Why are we going there?¡± ¡°We¡¯re meeting with a client.¡± Wayne only nodded his head and focused back to the road. Few minutes passed and they were in their destination. Wayne found a ce to park. ¡°Come with me and bring the briefcase along with you.¡± Aiden said before alighting from the car. Wayne also alighted and he followed Aiden into the hotel. ¡°Wee Mr Turner.¡± The business partner waiting for Aiden stood up and greeted. Aiden epted the handshake his business partner stretched forth before sitting down while Wayne stood behind him. ¡°What should I offer you?¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t worry Mr Barnes.¡± ¡°I insist.¡± Mr Barnes asked for a second ss cup from the waiter. He poured some wine into the ss cup and handed it to Aiden. ¡°Let¡¯s go down to the main reason we¡¯re here Mr Barnes, I can¡¯t afford to waste any more time.¡± Aiden said dropping the ss cup in the table. Mr Barnes shook his head as he wondered how minutes Aiden has spent there that made him think he won¡¯t spend any more time. He arrived way before Aiden arrived but Aiden was making it seem like he was here there first. ¡°Alright, it¡¯s left to you.¡± Mr Barnes took a sip of his wine and rested back on the chair. Wayne brought out some papers from the briefcase and gave it to Mr Barnes. Mr Barnes studied the papers carefully before looking back at Aiden. ¡°Is this everything it can offer?¡± ¡°What is that supposed to mean?¡± Aiden asked back, staring intensely at Mr Barnes. ¡°I don¡¯t find any benefits that is up to my taste here. All are below my standard.¡± Aiden stood up with anger written over his face. ¡°Really?!¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Mr Barnes shrugged. ¡°Then forget that we ever met .¡± Aiden stomped out of the ce. Wayne packed up the papers and rushed after his boss. Just few metres to the entrance, he bumped into his worst enemy. ¡°Who do we have here? If it isn¡¯t Aiden the sulker.¡± ¡°Get out of way Trenton.¡± ¡°Chill bro, I¡¯m not here for a fight.¡± ¡°Go and find your bro in the asylum where you also belong.¡± Aiden said with gritted teeth. Trenton¡¯s expression changed to an angry one but he tried not to show it. Aiden might conclude he has defeated him. ¡°Congrattions on your wedding. I wasn¡¯t in town, if not I would have attended your wedding.¡± ¡°It was better that way because I wouldn¡¯t have liked to see your ugly face around.¡± Trentonughed out like it was funny but deep down, he was boiling in anger. He was just here to mock him but it looks like it was backfiring on him. ¡°I wonder how your wife keeps up with your arrogancy.¡± ¡°Look, who is not arrogant.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t have time for your stupidity right now, so get out of my way.¡± Aiden said again. He pushed Trenton aside as he went outside. ¡°Drive me back home.¡± Aiden said when they got into the car and Wayne started the car again. Wayne took asional nce at his boss. ¡°Why did you stomp off like that? Don¡¯t you think it was rude?¡± Wayne couldn¡¯t help but to say. He knew he should have minded his business but this was business and needed to be handled with care. Aiden didn¡¯t reply, he just stared out the window. Wayne just sighed and continued driving. Aiden¡¯s phone rang and he hissed lightly before picking it up. ¡°What conspired between you and Mr Barnes?¡± Grandfather¡¯s voice boomed in the car. ¡°He overstepped his boundary. How dare he say the benefits I applied were below his standard?¡± ¡°Then you would have made him understand or better still adjust it.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve been in this for years, you should understand how it works.¡± Grandfather said again. ¡°You would go back to him and this time with your wife.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t¡­.¡± ¡°No objection. You would meet him again at hispany, 2:00pm sharp.¡± Grandfather interrupted and ended the call, not giving Aiden the chance to talk. Aiden threw his phone to the chair near him as he slipped himself down the chair and closed his eyes. _____ ¡°Here is a ss of water to help you regain yourself.¡± Diana gave the ss cup to Tihana but she dropped it to the table, not bothering to take a sip. ¡°What happened at the mall, Tihana? Why did you rush out like that?¡± Diana asked for the upth time and instead, a tear rolled down her cheeks. Tihana has refused to speak ever since they left the mall. They¡¯ve been in silence for like ten minutes since they got to Diana¡¯s ce. ¡°Are you crying?¡± Diana asked staring at her friend but she didn¡¯t reply. Tihana only sniffed back her tears. ¡°The guy I bumped into is someone from my past.¡± Tihana managed to say amidst tears. Diana paid attention to her even if she wasn¡¯t hearing her clearly due to the sniff noises Tihana was making. The pains, they were all rushing back like it happened just yesterday and this was something that happened years back. The wounds she thought were closed was now reopening. Tihana tried to hold back all the pains but it was infertile. ¡°He was my ex boyfriend from highschool and we had a pretty bad history together.¡± Tihana continued and Diana sighed. ¡°Aww! I¡¯m so sorry.¡± Diana engulfed her in a tight hug. She didn¡¯t want Tihana to go further. Diana could also feel her all her pains. ¡°He¡­..¡± Tihana whimpered but couldn¡¯tplete it. ¡°It¡¯s alright. You will tell meter when you¡¯re fine.¡± Diana said as she rubbed Tihana¡¯s back, trying to console her. After a hug which seemed like it was never going to end, Tihana finally stopped crying. She wiped the tears that was already drying and Diana offered her a handkerchief. ¡°Thank you.¡± Tihana said softly after a while. ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Diana gave her a sweet smile. ¡°Are you okay now?¡± Tihana nodded. ¡°I mean after a longsting hug that is filled with your love and peace, I think I feel even more better.¡± Tihanaughed lightly. ¡°I¡¯m happy that you are happy.¡± ¡°Alright, enough of this emotional drama, before you make me also cry.¡± Diana said again as she stood up. ¡°I¡¯ll go make us some food, you know we¡¯ve had a long day together.¡± ¡°You shouldn¡¯t worry as I¡¯ll soon be on my way.¡± Tihana tried to stop her. ¡°More reason I have to prepare something for you because I don¡¯t know when next you¡¯ll be visiting.¡± ¡°And don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll be very quick.¡± ¡°Alright, then I¡¯ll join you in the kitchen if you insist.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t beg you to.¡± Diana left to the kitchen and Tihana shook her head before following Diana to the kitchen. Chapter 33 Pretence doesn’t suit you It was a Monday morning which means a new beginning of the week for all the workers. Tihana was seen getting ready for work in her room. She was still on her towel as she just finished having her bath. She stepped out of the restroom and walked straight to her dressing table to take her cream. Just when she started rubbing the cream on her body, the door of her room opened and Aiden came in. ¡°No, don¡¯t!¡± Tihana shouted immediately but it was toote. Tihana¡¯s shout scared Aiden a little bit as he didn¡¯t know why she screamed that way. Tihana turned back, holding on tight to her towel. ¡°What are you doing in my room? Why did you enter without knocking?¡± Tihana rushed her questions with her back turned against him. Her heart was thumping really hard against her chest.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. She was damn anxious and didn¡¯t know if he had seen anything. ¡°This is my house and I have the right to enter anywhere I wish without anyone¡¯s permission.¡± Aiden replied cockily. This kind of angered Tihana. ¡°You should also remember that you aren¡¯t the only adult living in the house.¡± ¡°Nevertheless, I¡¯m still the owner.¡± Aiden¡¯s eyes roamed round Tihana¡¯s body even if he was only seeing her back view. ¡°Get out.¡± Tihana gritted her teeth. ¡°I would leave but only after doing this.¡± Aiden walked closer to Tihana. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Tihana asked as she turned slowly to face him. She was ready to defend herself if he tried anything stupid. He was standing so close that she could only move her eyeballs. ¡°Stay far from me.¡± Tihana red. She was trying to act strong. She would have pushed him away but was afraid her towel might let loose if she leaves it. Aiden wouldn¡¯t stop smirking as thedy in front of him shake. He loves it whendies trebles under him. ¡°Get ready by 2:00pm, we¡¯re going for a business meeting. The secretary would give you a file, work on it before then because we¡¯ll need it.¡± Aiden said and stepped away from her like she has suddenly be a gue. He turned back and left the room. Tihana released the breath she never knew was holding as she held unto her chest. ______ Trenton paced round his office with his phone in his hand. He was expecting a call and it was concerning thedy he bumped into at the mall which he guessed to be Tihana. He hasn¡¯t been at peace ever since. He was trying hard to convince himself that it was a coincidence, maybe another person but then, the name couldn¡¯t just be any coincidence. A knock came in and he went to sit down on his swivel chair. He guessed it to be one of his staffs, he doesn¡¯t want to give any of them the impression that he was worried. ¡± Who is there?¡± ¡°It is the secretary sir.¡± The person answered at the door. ¡°Come in.¡± The door opened and his secretary came in. ¡°Good morning sir. Here is the file you asked me to submit.¡± ¡°Drop it over there and leave.¡± The secretary dropped the file on the desk and left the office after bowing. His phone rang and he grabbed it from the table in a haste. He has been expecting this call for a while now. ¡°Anything positive?¡± He asked immediately he epted the call. ¡°Yes, there is boss.¡± A deep male voice said from the other side of the phone. ¡°What have you found out?¡± He asked impatiently. ¡°I would send you all the information I¡¯ve gotten about her now.¡± ¡°Then do it quick.¡± Trenton was harsh with his words as he hung up. He stared at his phone, waiting for the message and it beeped secondster. He opened the message immediately and he was right! The message contained all the informations he needed to get his suspicions right. He let out a light smile, thinking of what to do next, now that he has known her true identity. _____ Both Aiden and Tihana came out of Mr Barnes¡¯ office in joy. The meeting was a great sess as the couple were able to convince Mr Barnes to partner with theirpany. It was mostly possible because of Tihana as she did most of the job while Aiden just sat and watched her. Tihana was happy that she was able to prove herself worthy in Aiden¡¯s presence and she hoped after this, Aiden would finally see she wasn¡¯t useless after all. She stared out the window as Wayne drove the car. The same stomach ache that has been hitting on her abdomen since she woke up this morning repeated itself. She touched the spot and winced again. She rested her head on the car seat and closed her eyes. Aiden stared at her as she closed her eyes. He had been scrolling on his phone before but immediately he saw a half nakeddy¡¯s picture, his mind drifted to the image of Tihana this morning. He started imagining what her body would look like without that towel. Aiden could feel his manhood twitch at the silly thoughts he was having. He tried to clear all the thoughts away from his head by putting on his headphone to listen to music but it didn¡¯t help instead the lyrics of the song he was listening to made it worse. He removed his headphone and just then , Wayne stopped the car. ¡°We¡¯re here.¡± Aiden was grateful as he was the first person to jump out of the car then followed by Tihana and Wayne. The fresh air might be of help to ease off all the thoughts. Wayne stayed behind while Aiden and Tihana went inside. They were in anotherpany for another business meeting again. ¡°Good afternoon Mr and Mrs Turner, my boss has been waiting for your arrival. I¡¯ll inform him you¡¯re here.¡± Thedy at the desk said and stood up. She came back a minuteter and ushered thempletely into thepany. ¡°My boss is in a meeting right now but he asked me to bring you and your wife in.¡± Thedy led them to the conference room and left. All the eyes in the room turned to them immediately. ¡°Mr and Mrs Turner, it is a great honor to have you here amongst us.¡± A man stood up and shook hands with Aiden. Tihana gave out a light smile as she waved at all of them in the room. ¡°Pardon my manners, please do have a seat.¡± Aiden went to sit first and Tihana followed suit. ¡°So Mr and Mrs Turner, before you came in, we were discussing about the building project at the outskirts.¡± Aiden knew instantly what he meant but Tihana remained kind of confused and she didn¡¯t care. Aiden sighted Mr Norman at the opposite side, not far from where he sat but pretended like he never saw him. He paid attention to what was being announced and added his suggestion to where it was needed. The meeting ended as soon as possible and all of them dispersed from the room. ¡°Please, where can I find the restroom?¡± Tihana asked Aiden quietly, hoping he wouldn¡¯t be grumpy. She was really pressed since the meeting. He turned to look at her as he scoffed. ¡°Go to your left.¡± Tihana found her way to the restroom. She came out when she finished and washed her hands in the wash hand basin. She stopped walking to pick up a wallet she saw on the floor. Looked like it fell from someone¡¯s pocket just now because it wasn¡¯t there when she passed there earlier. She opened the wallet to see if she could find a hint on who owned it. She brought out one of the card in it and recognized it to be one of the men in the conference room. She took to her heels hoping to still find the man around. She didn¡¯t find him so she put the wallet in her purse and wished she see him again. She went back to where Aiden was waiting but also didn¡¯t find him around. Where could he have gone to? ¡°He said he¡¯ll be back soon.¡± Thedy at the counter said after noticing Tihana was looking around. ¡°Oh¡± Tihana muttered and sat on of the chairs. Blossom who was passing by stopped on seeing Tihana. She scoffed as she folded her hands beneath her breast. Tihana raised up her head and rolled her eyes after seeing Blossom. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Blossom red at her. ¡°Isn¡¯t that too stupid of you to ask?¡± Tihana fired back. She stood up and now she was facing Blossom. She didn¡¯t want to do this but she hates being bullied and this was tagged as one. ¡°I can see you now have the guts to talk back at me.¡± ¡°And who the hell are you to think I won¡¯t retaliate when you try to give me shits?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t think you¡¯ve won yet because I can see you¡¯ve started seeing yourself as a winner but guess what darling, this is just the beginning. I don¡¯t ept defeat so take this as a promise from me to you.¡± Blossom spatted out directly to her face and Tihana sighed. Tihana doesn¡¯t actually understand what Blossom was ranting about, she was as confused as hell. ¡°If I tell you that everything you just said right now sounds so strange to me, would you believe me?¡± ¡°Pretence doesn¡¯t really fits you Tihana or whatever you call yourself.¡± Blossom scoffed. ¡°Ask from those who tried in the past to have him and they will tell you their encounter, yours won¡¯t be exceptional instead it will be much more worse than theirs.¡± Blossom threatened sending little shivers down Tihana¡¯s spine. Somehow, Tihana knew this was getting serious than she thought. Tihana felt a hand wrapped round her neck and from the scents, she knew instantly who it was. Chapter 34 I will love to see you try Blossom felt instant jealousy and anger rush down her veins as she watched Aiden hug Tihana from behind. Something that he used to do to her when they were still younger. She felt great hatred towards the couple and suddenly wished there was something she could do to to delete Tihana and put herself in Aiden¡¯s arms. Mr Norman finally saw Blossom standing with Aiden and Tihana. He was looking for his daughter. He stared weirdly at the Aiden and Tihana as he approached them. He was probably hugging his wife in the presence of his daughter to make her jealous. ¡°Here you are, I¡¯ve been looking around for you, not knowing you were here. ¡± Blossom didn¡¯t reply her dad, she just walked past her him with rage.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Mr Norman understood the reason for it, so he only sighed. He also turned to leave without saying a word to Aiden nor Tihana. They haven¡¯t reconciled on theirst argument with each other. ¡°Ummm, please excuse me sir.¡± Tihana called back and Mr Norman halted in his steps as he turned to face her. Aiden furrowed his brows behind her. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for stopping you but I think I have something that might belong to you. Before that, are you Mr Norman?¡± Tihana asked to be sure it was really him. ¡°Yes.¡± Mr Norman relunctantly nodded and Tihana heaved a deep breath. ¡°Well, I found this wallet lying carelessly on the floor on my way from the restroom and the card showed it belonged to you.¡± Tihana smiled at him as she stretched forth the wallet to him. Mr Norman searched round his body to be sure and he was shocked when he realised his wallet was nowhere to be found in his pockets. He collected the wallet and heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°Thank you so much, I really appreciate.¡± Mr Norman opened his wallet and everything was still intact. ¡°You¡¯re wee sir.¡± Mr Norman smiled at her before leaving. ¡°Can you get your hands off me now?¡± Tihana said in between gritted teeth. She was grateful people weren¡¯t much at the reception but still, she was angry. ¡°They have gone, so enough of the pretence.¡± She said again. ¡°You¡¯re stained.¡± Aiden whispered into her ears. It took Tihana a minute to process what he just said. Tiana gasped in widened eyes finally getting what he meant. ¡°So behave, if you don¡¯t want to be embarrassed.¡± Aiden said again still wrapping his hand round her. Anyone who sees them right now would totally believe the couples were so in love with each other and was disying their affection for each other publicly. ¡°Why wear white when you are on your period?¡± Tihana cheeks turned tomatoes red immediately. She was embarrassed the question wasing from Aiden. ¡°Huh?¡± Aiden asked again. ¡°Of course I wouldn¡¯t wear it if I had known I would be seeing my period today.¡± Tihana thought. ¡°But we can¡¯t continue standing like this.¡± Tihana managed to say. Aiden also thought about it and released his hand from her but still stood behind her. He pulled off his suit and tied it around and waist. He left her when he was finished. ¡°Go home. I and Wayne would go back to the office.¡± Aiden forced some dor notes into her hand and left. _____ Blossom rested back on the car seat, staring out the window. She has gotten home with her father but decided to visit Trenton¡¯s, after all he was the only one who knows how to make her feel better. ¡°Stop the car!¡± She suddenly ordered. The driver immediately stopped the car and she jumped out. Something or should she say someone caught her attention. Blossom stomped to Diana at the shop she was standing. Diana was buying some food items after work, she wants to prepare dinner for herself today. Blossom yanked her to face her and pped her hard on the face. ¡°What was that?!¡± Diana shouted gaining back her bnce. ¡°That was the p I wasn¡¯t able to give back to your wretched friend.¡± Blossom made to give her another p but Diana was quick to hold her hand. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare repeat it again.¡± Anger was evident in Diana¡¯s voice. Blossom had taken her unaware the first time. ¡°Really?!¡± Blossom forcefully released her hand from her. ¡°Yes.¡± Diana said under her breath. ¡°Diana, I thought you knew better not to mess with me but I guess I was wrong about that.¡± Blossom folded her hands beneath her breast. ¡°You actually don¡¯t know me one bit.¡± Blossom said again. ¡°I also thought you would have stopped acting childish by now but I was totally wrong. Childishness will always run through your veins.¡± ¡°What am I even saying? You¡¯re the only child as to that, it will always be in you.¡± ¡°And you, do you have a sibling?¡± Blossom asked in a smirk. ¡°I know I don¡¯t but I don¡¯t make it evident wherever I go.¡± Blossom gave out an angry smile as she suddenly wished to tear Diana apart. ¡°I¡¯m not here to exchange words with you, I¡¯m only here to warn you. Tell your harlot friend to stay very far away from my man, I do not care if they are married. Just tell her and if she fails to, then she should be ready for war.¡± Diana suddenly burst intoughter like Blossom said anything funny. ¡°Are you being serious right now? Blossom, you are nothing but a frustrated soul, you can do nothing.¡± ¡°My darling Tihana is happily married to the love of her life and nobody, not even you can put asunder.¡± Diana was purposely saying all these to make Blossom more jealous since that was her only weakness for now. ¡°Do you really think I¡¯m joking here?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t only think you¡¯re joking but I also think you¡¯re senseless for even trying to way me.¡± ¡°You would pay for this Diana, you and your friend will. You will pay for every pain you both have caused me.¡± Blossom pointed a finger to her face. Diana pushed off the finger and smiled. ¡°I would like to see you try.¡± Blossom red at her and walked away. Diana was relieved that she finally left and continued her shopping. Chapter 35 I will be your date ¡°It is alright ma¡¯am, you would be fine.¡± The maid consoled a groaning Tihana on the bed. She was lying down surrounded by maids. The menstrual pain started hitting on her with full force just few minutes she got home and here she was. It was as if Aiden knew this would happen that he asked her to go home. Three maids were with her in the room. One was rubbing her foot, the second one rubbed her hands and the other rubbed her head. The door opened and Aiden came in. He was with a small nylon. ¡°What is happening here?¡± He asked with his left hand in his pocket. ¡°Wee back sir.¡± The maids all got up from the bed and bowed. ¡°I asked a question.¡± Aiden said as he stepped closer. ¡°She is ummm, feeling¡­¡­.¡± One of the maids tried saying but didn¡¯t know how to exin it. He was a man for heaven¡¯s sake!Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Step aside.¡± Aiden sat beside Tihana on the bed. Tihana was turning ufortably to her both sides as she winced in pain. ¡°It hurts.¡± She cried. Her face was already wet with tears. Aiden understood what was happening, the reason he asked her to go home because he didn¡¯t want this to happen in the office. He watched silently as she winced in pains and finally, her headnded on his thighs. ¡°Have you tried any remedy yet?¡± Aiden asked, facing the maids back. ¡°Yes, we were actually rubbing her foots and hands before you came in.¡± ¡°Get a ss of water.¡± Aiden ordered and one of them went to get it. Aiden brought out the drug in the nylon he brought in earlier. He decided to buy it on his way home as he had a feeling this might happen. He remembered when his mother used to tell him about these things. ording to his mom then, he needed it when he gets married. The maid came back with the water and a ss cup. ¡°Pour the water into it.¡± The maid poured the water into the ss cup and handed it over to her boss. He managed to give the drugs to Tihana and handed back everything to the maid. ¡°Take care of her.¡± Aiden made to stand but wasn¡¯t able to because Tihana was holding him back. He sighed as he let her rest her head. ¡°I think we should use a ice on her, it might help.¡± A maid suggested. ¡°Then go and get it.¡± Aiden red and she rushed out immediately. She came back with the ice and put it on the side of Tihana¡¯s tommy but due to how she was still groaning, Aiden collected it and did it himself. He also rubbed her head as he put the ice on her tummy and just like a magic, Tihana slowly fell asleep. ______~ ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Diana asked with a strict face. ¡°Why don¡¯t you listen to what I have to say?¡± Wayne stated calmly. He couldn¡¯t get his head wrapped to why she was very mad at him. ¡°What is it? Start spilling, I don¡¯t have much time here, as you can see, it is alreadyte and I have to sleep early, to wake up early, so I can go to work tomorrow.¡± Diana gave flimpsy excuses. She had gotten home and was about to park her car properly when Wayne came to her, saying he wants to talk something urgent with her. ¡°Why exactly are you mad at me? What did I ever do wrong?¡± It was obvious he was pained. ¡°If I did something wrong, why don¡¯t you tell me what my mistakes are?¡± Diana sighed, she now feels guilty. ¡°You didn¡¯t do anything wrong.¡± She said lowly. ¡°Then why have you been avoiding me?¡± ¡°It¡¯s just about a promise I made to myself.¡± ¡°Which is?¡± Wayne wanted her to continue. ¡°I vowed never to have something to do with anything that concerns Aiden Turner. So, when I found out he was your boss, I became mad at you for no good reason and I¡¯m truly sorry.¡± Wayne faced the gate in front of him and rested on his car as he stared into thin air. ¡°You don¡¯t have to apologise, it is not your fault. I mean, this isn¡¯t the first time.¡± Wayne said in a sad smile. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Diana asked with raised brows. ¡°I was once in a rtionship but once she found out who I worked for, she started avoiding me like you did. I asked her about it and she told me to my face that she doesn¡¯t want to have anything to do with Aiden Turner.¡± Wayne paused for a moment. ¡°I asked her why? Her reply was that I would also be like my boss who doesn¡¯t care about women¡¯s feelings. I tried to convince her that I was different but all proved abortive and that was how I lost her.¡± Wayne finished his narration and closed his eyes. The memories were back but he was trying not to let it cloud his emotions. Diana felt sympathy for him and she found herself soothing his back. ¡°It¡¯s alright, it¡¯s a thing of the past now and I have long forgotten it.¡± Wayne said after opening his eyes. ¡°I made you remember it today and I¡¯m really sorry.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to.¡± ¡°But why are you still working for him, if he has made you loose you something important?¡± Diana asked the question on her mind. She didn¡¯t understand it. ¡°Maybe because he is like the brother I never had and again, I realized that you can¡¯t actually force a person to stay. She left because she wasn¡¯t the right person for me.¡± ¡°Wow!¡± Diana said surprised. ¡°I guess I was wrong.¡± She said again. Wayne turned to her. ¡°About what?¡± ¡°About you, you are totally different from Aiden Turner.¡± Wayne let out a light smile. ¡°Don¡¯t you think we should change the topic now? It¡¯s getting too boring.¡± Wayneughed a little. ¡°I don¡¯t know, you make that decision.¡± Diana replied and rested her back on the car. ¡°Yes.¡± Wayne said remembering something. ¡°Least I forget, there is this business partying up this weekend and I would love it if you¡¯d be my date.¡± Wayne said as nice as he could. He didn¡¯t want to offend her again. Diana smiled and pretended to think for a while. ¡°Yes, I would be your date.¡± Chapter 36 Bring your boyfriend with you! THE NEXT MORNING* Tiana woke up feeling energetic. She smiled when she remembered how Aiden took care of her yesterday, even if she was in pain, she still saw everything. Who would have thought that the arrogant and grumpy Aiden Turner was also nice? No one at all. Though, she was still feeling the pains but it wasn¡¯t as strong as yesterday¡¯s. she shrugged off the thoughts as she undressed herself and went into the restroom. She came out minutester and picked out a blue shirt and a ck skirt. She wore her clothes and in less than twenty minutes, she was ready. She took her bag and left the room. TEN MINUTES LATER* Tihana walked into her office. This was her new office since her sudden promotion to the head of department. She sat down and tossed her bag one side. She restarted theputer in front of her after stretching her body. She resumed work and worked on the files on her desk. The telephone rang and she picked it up. ¡°Come to my office with the new reports.¡± The call disconnected immediately. She rolled her eyes before dropping the telephone. How did he know she has arrived? Tihana scoffed and took up the files he asked her to bring. She left to his office which was not far from hers. ¡°Good morning sir.¡± She said trying to act professional. Aiden didn¡¯t reply, so she just dropped the file. She made to leave but stopped again after remembering the previous day. ¡°Thank you.¡± This was when Aiden looked at her. ¡°For?¡± Aiden raised his brows in a mischievous smile. Tihana guts told her he just wanted her to say it out. She took a deep breath. ¡°For what you did yesterday.¡± ¡°I see. I actually thought you wouldn¡¯t say it.¡± Aiden rested back on his chair, rubbing his beards. ¡°But I just did, so can I go back to my office?¡± ¡°No.¡± Aiden uttered. ¡°Since, you¡¯re now the head of department, you¡¯ll start doing your job.¡± ¡°I don¡¯t get, I already started my job way before now.¡± ¡°You think?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t only think, I know so.¡± Tihana nodded. ¡°You seem to amaze me but no worries, I¡¯m still your boss and I can order you around here in the office.¡± Aiden threw some files to her. ¡°Work on those.¡± ¡°Alright.¡± Tihana uttered withoutint and turned to go back to her office. ¡°Come back.¡± Aiden said. She groaned within herself and went back to him. ¡°You¡¯ll do it here in my office, now get to work.¡± Aiden grinned. ¡°What if I need some tools, where would I get it?¡± Tihana doesn¡¯t want to stay here with him in the office. ¡°And what are these tools you¡¯ll be needing?¡± Aiden asked as he rubbed his beards. ¡°Like aptop, a pen.¡± Tihana listed out and Aidenughed. ¡°Is that some excuse to go back to your office?¡± Aiden asked in a smirk. He understood what she was trying to do. ¡°Not at all, you and I know I might need them.¡± Tihana defended. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Aiden shrugged. ¡°Anyways, I have all that you mentioned here in my office, if you need any of them, check the shelf.¡± He said again, pointing to the shelf. ¡°So get to work.¡± Tihana huffed and sat down. Aiden smiled and went back to hisptop, leaving Tihana to wallow in her anger. Aiden was so loving the scene in front of him. _____~ ¡°I know, Mr Ernest, I¡¯m aware of that.¡± Mr Normanughed at the joke Mr Ernest made over the phone. ¡°Do you really mean it?¡± Mr Norman asked in a smile. ¡°I will definitelye, trust me.¡± ¡°Alright bye.¡± Mr Norman hung up still smiling. ¡°Where are you off to now?¡± Blossom asked. She was sitting in the living room with her father. ¡°I¡¯m not going anywhere.¡± Mr Norman replied as he scrolled on his phone. ¡°Are you now saying I¡¯m deaf?¡± Blossom asked with a stern face. ¡°No darling, I didn¡¯t say that.¡± ¡°Then what are you trying to say? Cause I clearly heard what you told your business associate.¡± ¡°This is a misunderstanding princess, I wasn¡¯t referring to now. I only said I woulde to the business party he is hosting.¡± Mr Norman exined to his daughter. Blossom suddenly became interested as she shifted closer to her dad. ¡°A business party?¡± She repeated. ¡°Does the party have a limit?¡± Blossom asked and her father found the question strange.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I don¡¯t think so. With what I know, all the business tycoons in America are invited.¡± Mr Norman shrugged. ¡°Really?!¡± Blossom¡¯s face lit up. ¡°Yes. Why are you asking by the way?¡± ¡°Nothing.¡± Blossom said hastily. If all the business tycoons are invited to the party then that means Aiden would be there but he might be there with his wife. She scoffed as she rested back on the couch with a frown. She suddenly went closer to her father again. ¡°Dad, can Ie with you?¡± She pouted. ¡°Sure.¡± Blossom rested back on the couch in a mischievous smile. An idea just popped into her head. ___~ A knock on the door made Trenton raise his head up from hisptop. ¡°Who is there?¡± ¡°It¡¯s the secretary sir.¡± ¡°Come in.¡± He grumbled and continued typing. The secretary bowed as she dropped the files on Trenton¡¯s desk. ¡°You have a card sir.¡± The secretary said and gave the car she was holding to her boss. ¡°You can leave.¡± The secretary turned and left. Trenton rested back on his chair as he opened the card. It was an invitation card to a business party. He shook his head and continued his work. ___~ Diana entered her office and sat down with a great thud. She was just returning from a meeting in the conference room. She exhaled deeply, closing her eyes in the process. Tiredness was an understatement for what she felt right now. Her phone rang and she brought it to see who it was. ¡°Hello dad!¡± ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine and you?¡± ¡°Yeah, I know and I¡¯m really sorry. It¡¯s just that I¡¯ve been very busytely but don¡¯t worry, I¡¯lle see you one of the days.¡± ¡°Really? Meet at a party?¡± ¡°Alright, if you say so. I will attend the party.¡± ¡°Dad?¡± She whined like a child. ¡°I¡¯ll definitely bring my boyfriend along with me.¡± She smiled before disconnecting the call. She checked the time and it was already closing hours. She picked up her bag and left the office after locking the door. Chapter 37 Be on your husband’s side! Tihana sat in front of her mirror, getting her makeup done. She made the makeup as moderate as she could. She and Aiden was invited to the Mr Ernest business party. She finished applying her makeup and left the room after picking up her purse. She climbed down the stairs carefully not to fall in her stilleto heels. She was wearing a ck sleeveless sparkling long gown and a silver stilleto with a silver purse to match. Her hair was curled with the help of the maids. She packed it up in a ponytail, leaving two strings to fall at the front and it gave her that gorgeous look. Aiden was waiting for her in the sitting room downstairs he stood up on hearing her clicking heels. Tihana stopped walking as she stood in front of him. Aiden was dazzled at the sight in front of him. Hepletely forgot himself at that moment. Tihana coughed lightly when the stare was bing too much for her to bear. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Aiden said as if getting his senses back and walked out of the house. Tihana sighed before following him out. Aiden was the one driving as he asked Wayne to take a break tonight. He and Tihana entered the car and he started the car. He honked and the security opened the gate before they finally drove out of the house. Aiden stole nces at Tihana countless times, at first, she was okay with it but with time, she got so ufortable. Their eyes met at interval. Tihana couldn¡¯t deny the fact that Aiden looked more handsome and she found herself drooling at him but she tried not to make it obvious. ¡°You look beautiful tonight.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t know when the words flew out of his mouth. Tihana turned instantly to him but he looked like he hadn¡¯t said anything a while ago. She took her eyes away when he didn¡¯t say anything again and bit her lower lips. In less than thirty minutes, they got to their destination and Aiden found a perfect ce to park. He and Tihana alighted from the car. Tihana stared at the gigantic building in front of her and smiled. She could see different expensive cars parked at the area they parked their car. Aiden started walking to the back of the building. Tihana didn¡¯t know her way around, so she just followed him behind. He suddenly halted his steps and pushed her to the wall then he kissed her! Cold chills ran down her spine as his lips locked with hers and she could feel the sparks. She found herself reciprocating to the kiss. Ever since they were in the car, Aiden has been having this fantasy of kissing her, especially when she bit her lips. Aiden stepped away from her and she used the opportunity to catch her breath. They maintained eye contact for a moment before he walked away.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Tihana stood rooted in her position and slowly moved her hand to touch her lips. What just happened? Did Aiden just ¡­.. But why? ___~ ¡°Thank you everyone for honoring my invitation, I¡¯m really grateful that you all left thefort of your home just to attend this party.¡± Mr Ernest started. ¡°Many of you might not know why I held this party and I will tell you why.¡± ¡°Earlyst month, I embarked on a project which I referred to a very risky one. At first, I didn¡¯t want to but then, I thought about it again.¡± ¡°I mean, a business man with the goal to progress has to risk some certain things in life, right?¡± Most of the people in the hall agreed with him and heughed. ¡°So, I called you all here to share in my joy because the project turned out to be very sessful.¡± He smiled at the end of his speech and there was a loud ovation. ¡°Another aim for this party is for us to connect more with our kind of people.¡± There was another p ovation for him. ¡°Once again, I thank you.¡± He bowed slightly to them before handing back the mic to the MC. ¡°Life of a business man.¡± Diana muttered on her seat. ¡°Yeah.¡± Wayne agreed and they smiled at each other. ¡°Okay, we¡¯ve heard from the host, the next thing we would do now is maybe have the couple dance.¡± The MC cheered and a sweet slow song started ying from the background. ¡°Want to dance?¡± Wayne stretched out his hand. Diana nodded as she epted his hand. They went to the dance floor. Wayne held her waist as they danced to the rhythm of the song being yed. ¡°I never knew you could dance.¡± Wayne said lowly and Diana smiled. ¡°That¡¯s because you never asked.¡± ¡°What other special talent do this damsel have?¡± Diana blushed and she bent her head. ¡°Will you stop ttering me?¡± She blushed the more. Wayne let out a soft smile as he watched her cheeks turn red. ¡°Alright.¡± The song ended and another one started ying again from the background. While they danced, Diana sighted Tihana from afar but creased her brow when she saw her sitting alone. Wayne noticed this and he turned to see what she was looking at. ¡°Is there a problem?¡± He asked when he saw nothing except for other people like them. ¡°Ummm, can you please excuse me? I will be right back.¡± Diana excused and dissembled into the crowd. Wanye bit his lip in confusion. Why did she suddenly leave? Or did he do anything wrong again and she only used that as an excuse to leave him? ¡°Hey girlie.¡± Diana cheered sitting on the chair beside Tihana. Diana elbowed her friend who was looking lost in thoughts. Tihana was startled as she looked at her friend with a small frown. ¡°Why did you do that?¡± ¡°Why are you sitting here all alone by yourself so lost in thoughts?¡± Diana asked back. ¡°I¡¯m not all alone, as you can see, there are people around.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not talking about that. What I mean is why you are sitting here but it looks like your mind is somewhere else.¡± Tihana sighed but didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°Where is your husband by the way?¡± Diana asked again. ¡°Well, you can see he is not here.¡± Tihana adjusted back on her seat. Diana folded her hands beneath her breast, staring keenly at Tihana. ¡°Did you guys have a fight again?¡± ¡°It would have been better if that was the case.¡± Tihana muttered but Diana heard her anyways. ¡°Why did you say that?¡± ¡°He kissed me!¡± Tihana spilled. ¡°And what did you do?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you kissed him back.¡± Diana said again when Tihana didn¡¯t reply to her question. She dropped down her hands to her thighs as she¡¯ve now gotten her answer. ¡°You kissed him back even after knowing who he is.¡± ¡°He is Aiden Turner, the one who treatsdies like a piece of thrash, incase you¡¯ve forgotten.¡± Diana half yelled. Thankfully for them, no one heard because of the music and chattering from the people. ¡°I know all that, you don¡¯t have to read it out to me over again.¡± Tihana scoffed out. ¡°I¡¯m not sure you do, else you wouldn¡¯t have kissed him back. What were you even thinking when it happened?¡± Diana asked in amusement as she hoped it wasn¡¯t what she was thinking. ¡°I also don¡¯t know. All I know was that he kissed me and I couldn¡¯t control myself at that point, so l reciprocated the kiss.¡± Tihana exined staring into nothing. Diana was silent for a while, still staring at her friend. ¡°Stop staring at me that way. The kiss meant nothing.¡± Tihana shrugged trying to assure Diana who looked like a detective trying to figure something out. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Diana raised a brow and Tihana nodded countlessly. She herself, wasn¡¯t sure of what she just said. ¡°Fine, if you say so, but please always have the fact of who he is, at the back of your mind and be careful.¡± Diana advised with all seriousness. ¡°I will.¡± Diana looked up to see Aiden approaching them. ¡°Speaking of the devil.¡± Diana muttered and Tihana raised up her head to see who she was referring to. ¡°I have to go back to my date now, he must be waiting for me.¡± Diana said and walked away before Tihana could reply. Tihana also stood up and looked for ways to leave but then she couldn¡¯t because it would be rude as grandfather was also with Aiden. ¡°Good evening grandfather.¡± Tihana bowed as she glued her eyes to the floor. She doesn¡¯t want to meet Aiden¡¯s eyes as she was still nervous from the kiss. ¡°Evening dear. I hope you¡¯re enjoying the party.¡± ¡°Yes grandfather, thank you for asking.¡± Tihana shed grandfather a smile. She made sure not to meet Aiden¡¯s gaze. ¡°Why aren¡¯t you by your husband¡¯s side in an asion like this? You should be with him to know more of his business partners!¡± Tihana became speechless and she really wished Aiden would answer this as he has always done. She waited for seconds but when she didn¡¯t hear anything from him, she raised her eyes and caught him staring at her. She took her eyes away immediately and bowed again to grandfather. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry, I just, I¡­..¡± Tihana sought for words to say, in the process stammered aimlessly. Chapter 38 Let me quench the fire in you ¡°She was with me before, I only asked her to wait for me here while I answer a call.¡± Aiden answered and Tihana breathed out in relief. ¡°But we were both looking for her just before now.¡± Grandfather raised a brow at him. ¡°Well, I did ask her to find where to wait but I didn¡¯t know where exactly she was waiting.¡± Grandfather stared from Aiden to Tihana, then back to Aiden. He was finding something off. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t worry, everything is fine.¡± Aiden shrugged. ¡°Alright, if you say so.¡± Grandfather nodded. ¡°Please excuse me grandfather, I need to use the restroom.¡± Tihana bowed and rushed out of the ce. Grandfather was trying to leave the ce and she didn¡¯t want to stay alone with Aiden. She knows he might tease her, especially with the fact that she reciprocated. He might even forget he initiated the kiss first. Tihana found the restroom with the help of the people around. She did her business and came out after washing her hands. She remembered the kiss again and it made her heart flutter. Why did he kiss her? Why did she kiss him back? Why did he walk away immediately after the kiss and didn¡¯te back again until then with grandfather? All these questions ran through Tihana¡¯s mind. Aiden was a jerk and like Diana had said, he treats women like thrash, he doesn¡¯t care about women¡¯s feelings. There was one thing she still couldn¡¯t get off her mind, even if she tried and that was that this kiss was different from the one on the altar. She felt it in the kiss and that was why she didn¡¯t push him away. Tihana was so engrossed thinking about the kiss that she didn¡¯t know someone was following her not until she felt a hand drag her and another on her mouth, preventing her from screaming. The person dragged her into a dark room before releasing her. ¡°Who are you?¡± Tihana asked shakily. There was footsteps and then the lights turned on. ¡°Trenton?!!!!!!¡± Tihana called out in shock. Her eyes were popping out of their sockets because of how wide she opened them. He smiled, moving closer to her. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare move another close to me.¡± Tihana said with gritted teeth. He stopped walking and sighed. ¡°You still remember my name after all this years that has passed.¡± He smirked. ¡°Don¡¯t feel happy at all because it is always for bad. I can never forget a monster¡¯s name like yours.¡± Trenton felt pain in his heart but he concealed with a smile. ¡°Even at that, I¡¯m d you never forgot my name.¡± Tihana badly wished to wipe the smile off his face. If eyes could kill, then Trenton would have been six feets in the ground. ¡°Why did you bring me here?¡± Tihana asked in a hostile re. She was shaking in the inside but tried not to make it obvious. ¡°Because I missed you by my side.¡± ¡°A monster doesn¡¯t have a heart to miss people and to tell you what, I didn¡¯t miss you one bit. It seems to me like you were dead.¡± Trenton¡¯s countenance changed to an angry one. ¡°Call me a monster one more time and I will show what monsters do to their prey!¡± He half yelled in anger. Tihana was making her hatred for him too obvious and he was hurt by it. Tihana was shaken up by his words, so she just kept quiet but the re never left her face. ¡°You¡¯ve been calling me a monster but your husband is no different from me.¡± Trenton let out an angry chuckle. ¡°He is different from you because he can never do what you did to me to anydy, so don¡¯tpare yourself with him.¡± Tihana found herself defending Aiden. ¡°I see, you now prefer a total stranger to your one and only love.¡± ¡°He is not a stranger but my husband. If there¡¯s anyone who is a total stranger here then that should be you.¡± Trenton huffed and took bold strides to her. He must have given her too much chance to hurt him with her words. ¡°I told you before not toe close to me, you wouldn¡¯t like what I might¡­¡­¡± Tihana was cut short with a kiss. Trenton kissed her like his life depended on it and she struggled under him. He was venting all his anger in the kiss. He bit her lower lip hard and she gasped, giving him more ess. Tihana gathered all the strength in her and pushed him away. She touched her lip and it was bleeding. Looking at Trenton right now, he looked like a monster about to mount on its prey. He made toe for her again and she kicked his groin hard. She opened the door behind her and ran off as fast as she could. ___~ ¡°Meet my daughter Diana Watts.¡± ¡°Nice meeting you Diana.¡± Mr Ernest gave her a lovely smile. ¡°Same here sir.¡± Diana bowed in a light smile. ¡°I must say you have a really pretty daughter and I would love her to be my daughter iw.¡± Mr Ernest proposed and Wayne¡¯s countenance changed instantly. Mr Watts turned to see his daughter¡¯s reaction before turning back to Mr Ernest. ¡°That wouldn¡¯t be necessary because she already has a fiancee.¡± He kindly declined the proposal. The word ¡®fiancee¡¯ resounded in both Wayne and Diana¡¯s head. What was her father talking about? Wayne wondered if Diana was seeing someone else. ¡°A fiancee?¡± Mr Ernest repeated. ¡°That means we should be expecting a wedding soon.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Mr Watts agreed. ¡°Wow! Congrattions.¡± Mr Ernest said in a smile as he engulfed Mr Watts in a hug. ¡°Congrattions dear.¡± He said to Diana and she nodded in a feigned smile. She still didn¡¯t understand what her father meant. ¡°Permit me to take my leave.¡± Mr Ernest said and left. ¡°What fiancee were you talking about dad?¡± Diana asked immediately. ¡°Who else apart from Wayne? or isn¡¯t he your boyfriend?¡± Wayne sighed in relief as Mr Watts made this statement. ¡°Of course he is. It¡¯s just that there is a difference between fiancee and a boyfriend.¡± Diana shrugged. ¡°I know and I want him to be that fiancee.¡± Mr Watts brought his face close to his daughter¡¯s as he spoke. ¡°I¡¯ll leave you two to enjoy yourself now.¡± He winked at his daughter before walking away. Diana breathed out and turned to Wayne. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry for that.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Silence ensued between them with the both having different thoughts. ¡°For a moment, I thought you were seeing someone else.¡± Wayne broke the silence as he took up his ss of wine. Diana cracked up in a smile. ¡°If I was, I wouldn¡¯t have hired you to be my boyfriend.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s make a toast.¡± ¡°For what?¡± Diana creased her brow at him. ¡°Long life and happiness?¡± Wayne said as he wasn¡¯t sure of why he wanted a toast. Diana also picked up her ss of wine. She silently hit her ss cup on Wayne¡¯s. ¡°Cheers!¡± ____~ ¡°Why did you invite me here?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t speak like I invited you to the party, I only asked you to meet me here and you came running immediately. Can¡¯t you see you are still in love with me? You just don¡¯t want to ¡­¡­..¡± ¡°Enough Blossom, that is enough.¡± Aiden cut her short. ¡°I only came to meet here with you because you said you wanted us toe to a concluded deal. It might actually favour me, you know.¡± ¡°You always use every opportunity you get to hurt me with your words but it¡¯s fine.¡± Blossom sipped her wine as she rested back on the chair. A waiter passed by and Aiden collected a ss of wine from him. He took a sip and dropped it on the table. ¡°What is the deal you called me here for?¡± ¡°Why are you such in a hurry? We¡¯re both here together, there is always chances.''¡±Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Don¡¯t try to y any dirty trick on me Blossom, I won¡¯t take it lightly with you, say what you have to say, so I can get out of here.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t get angry at me, if you want me to tell you now, I will.¡± ¡°Then I¡¯m listening.¡± ¡°But first, you barely took your wine. Why not¡­.¡± Blossom hasn¡¯t finished when Aiden gulped down the whole wine in a goal. Aiden just wanted to do everything to make sure she talks, so he can leave. A small smile found its way to Blossom¡¯s lips but she wiped it off immediately before Aiden would see it. ¡°Now, spill.¡± He red. Blossom stood up instead and catwalked to Aiden¡¯s thighs. They were in the garden and there was no one around. The people were all inside the building, having fun. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Aiden was beginning to feel unusual heat within his body, whereas there was fresh air outside. Blossom moved her mouth to his ear and bit it gently. ¡°You would know when it is time.¡± She replied in a smile and stood up from his thighs. She put his hand round her neck, trying to pull him up but he was strong for her. ¡°Don¡¯t try to fight it Aiden, you¡¯re weak now and can¡¯t do anything.¡± ¡°What did you do to me?¡± Blossom pouted for some seconds before dropping down his hand. She moved the ss cup aside as she sat in front of him on the table. She wants to stall time to make him more weak, that way she would be able to do anything with him without stress. ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything to you.¡± She said simply. ¡°Why then am I feeling this way?¡± Aiden managed to say. His whole body was on fire and the urge to have sex was beginning to surface in him. Blossom didn¡¯t reply, she only folded her hands across her chest. ¡°Did you spike my drink with any harmful substance?¡± Aiden moved ufortably on the chair. He fell from the chair but Blossom caught him before he could reach the floor. ¡°Enough talking now, we have to leave here before someone sees us.¡± She took him up and they left the area to where she has prepared for her game to take ce. Her n was finally falling into ce. She was going to sleep with Aiden and pin him down with a pregnancy, that was the only way Aiden was going to ept her into his life. Aiden groaned as his back made contact with the bed. He was too weak to move even a finger. It was as if his whole body was paralyzed. Blossom smiled and started pulling off her clothes, leaving herself in only a bra and matching panties. ¡°Like what you see.¡± She said seductively. Aiden could feel his dick bulge out of his trousers but there was nothing he could do. ¡°Why are you doing this Blossom?¡± He managed to ask weakly. ¡°Why am I doing this?¡± Blossom scoffed out. ¡°Aiden, I¡¯ve always wanted your attention to myself for the past few years but instead, you always made me look like a fool.¡± ¡°We can settle this amicably but please stop this.¡± Aiden pleaded breathing heavily. He hated the way he was feeling right now. ¡°I get you¡¯re trying to remain a faithful husband but don¡¯t worry, I will make this worth your time. I will treat you better than she does, I promise.¡± Blossom smiled and slowly, she climbed the bed. She started by hovering kisses round him and as she did this, she massaged his dick in his trousers. Aiden couldn¡¯t stop groaning, his whole body was on fire. ¡°I will quench the fire in you right now.¡± She whispered in his ears before biting it softly. Chapter 39 Aiden! Someone barged into the room, making Blossom flinch on the bed and she remembered she didn¡¯t lock the door. She anxiously turned, hoping it was not any of her father¡¯s friends. Rage filled her immediately she saw her enemy, the source of her problems. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± She asked as she left a groaning Aiden on the bed. Diana took her gaze to Aiden before bringing it back to Blossom. FLASHBACK* Diana was looking for the restroom when she suddenly burst out in the garden. She saw two shadows and almost walked away but stopped when she saw a wallet on the floor, near a table that looked like two people had made use of. She was tempted to open it and when she did, she found out it was Aiden¡¯s. She followed the route she saw the shadows from and that was how she came here. END OF FLASHBACK She had been on the door since, trying to listen to their conversation but when she didn¡¯t hear anything tangible, she decided toe in. Seeing Aiden right now, she knows he wasn¡¯t himself right now. The way he was still lying on the bed gave her clues that Blossom had done something to him. ¡°How dare you barge in here?¡± Blossom asked again. ¡°What were you trying to do with him?¡± Diana asked back, folding her hands on her chest. ¡°What I was trying to do is none of your fucking business.¡± Blossom took a quick nce at Aiden as she spoke. ¡°How did you even find us?¡± She asked again. ¡°Really Blossom? I hope you know this doesn¡¯t belong to your father.¡± ¡°Huh?¡± Diana raised a brow. ¡°And it isn¡¯t your father¡¯s either.¡± Blossom replied in between gritted teeth. She was ring really hard on Diana. ¡°Yeah, I know and that makes us have equal rights here because we¡¯re both guests.¡± ¡°What is even wrong with you Blossom? Why must you act frustrated wherever you go?¡± Diana asked with a puzzled look. ¡°You don¡¯t have the rights to ask me such dumb questions!¡± Blossom half yelled. ¡°I don¡¯t need to have a right before I ask you that question.¡± Aiden¡¯s loud groan interrupted their ringpetition and they both nced at him. ¡°Leave now.¡± Blossom pointed to the door. She wasn¡¯t going to allow Diana ruin chances for her. Diana traced Blossom¡¯s hand andughed lightly. ¡°I¡¯m not leaving here without him.¡± Diana said and Blossom chuckled angrily. There was no way she would allow Blossom seed in whatever she nned. ¡°Who the hell do you think you are to make such rule?¡± Blossom took few steps forward. She was still in her matching bra and panties but she cared less right now, the only thing on her mind was to get rid of Diana. ¡°The fact that he is my best friend¡¯s husband, now give him to me.¡± ¡°And what if I don¡¯t?¡± ¡°Then be ready to ruin your father¡¯s reputation because I¡¯ll make this go viral on social media and you know what that means.¡± Diana threatened and Blossom flinched. Was Diana really going to do that? Seeing Diana typing on her phone right now, Blossom believed it was no joke. ¡°Let¡¯s strike a deal.¡± Blossom said immediately making Diana look up from her phone. ¡°Let¡¯s have a threesome.¡± She blurted out and Diana was taken aback. ¡°Pardon?¡± ¡°I know Aiden is very handsome and nody including you is able to resist him. I can even see through you now that you also want him as much as I do.¡± ¡°You must be insane to think that Blossom. There aredies out there who still has some dignity left in them, not everydy is like you.¡± ¡°It¡¯s alright if you don¡¯t agree but please, just let me have sex with him even if it is for a few minutes.¡± Blossom pleaded and Diana couldn¡¯t help but to scoff. ¡°Are you this desperate Blossom?¡± ¡°This is not the matter of being desperate. He has a burning desire in him to have sex right now and if he doesn¡¯t, the oue might be very dangerous.¡± Blossom tried to make Diana see reasons but Diana still remained adamant. ¡°I don¡¯t care.¡± Diana spelt out clearly. ¡°Now, if you would excuse me, I have a live video to make.¡± She threatened again and continued on her phone. ¡°Stop!¡± Blossom said loudly enough but Diana didn¡¯t listen, thinking it was like the first time. ¡°Stop! I¡¯ll give him to you, just don¡¯t take this to social media.¡± She said again, lowly this time. Thest thing she would want to do right now is to ruin her family¡¯s reputation just because of a man. ¡°You can go and get him.¡± Blossom paved way for her to pass but she didn¡¯t move. ¡°I¡¯m not stupid, you know. Bring him to me right where I am standing, I¡¯ll take him up from here.¡± Blossom red at Diana before going to do as she was told. She was able to take Aiden up from the bed after some struggles. Diana wouldn¡¯t stop chuckling at Blossom as she struggled. Served her right! ¡°Have him.¡± She grumbled. ¡°You better don¡¯t try anything stupid, just one tap on my phone, then boom it¡¯s on social media.¡± Diana warned before collecting Aiden from her. Blossom gulped down nothing as she watched them leave the room. ¡°You might have stopped me but the urge to have sex will never leave him until he does.¡± She shouted after them but got no reply. She kicked her foot in the air and fell down to the floor as hot tears started flowing down her cheeks. Her ns was once again ruined! Diana managed to take Aiden back to the garden and there she met Wayne. He came to her immediately he saw her. ¡°Where have you been? I¡¯ve been searching around for you.¡± He rushed his words with a panicked voice. ¡°And what happened to him?¡± He asked again taking his eyes to his boss as he collected him from Diana. ¡°I don¡¯t know what Blossom did to him that made him this way.¡± ¡°Blossom.¡± Wayne repeated. Diana went to the only table she had seen at the garden and guessed they must have done their chitchats there. Wayne followed her with his eyes.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Look, there are two sses here.¡± ¡°What do you think happened?¡± ¡°I also don¡¯t know but Blossom said something like him having a strong urge to have sex and I think she added something to his drink.¡± Diana suggested. ¡°Really?¡± Wayne asked to be sure and she nodded. ¡°Then we should take him to the hospital.¡± ¡°Yeah.¡± Diana agreed with him. ¡°Don¡¯t bother, just take me home, I only need to rest.¡± Aiden muttered weakly. He hates the smell of hospitals and Wayne knows this. ¡°Okay, I will call the family doctor over to the house.¡± ¡°I said don¡¯t bother, I¡¯ll be alright after some sleep.¡± Aiden insisted and Wayne had no other choice. ¡°Thank you Diana, I will take him home now.¡± ¡°Sure, take care of him.¡± ¡°And be careful.¡± She said again after Wayne. Wayne sessfully took Aiden from the garden to his car with no attention from people. It was already dark and it made it easier for him. He collected the car keys from Aiden¡¯s pocket and started the engine after putting his boss carefully in the back seat. *MINUTES LATER* ¡°Please be careful with him.¡± Wayne said to the maids who took Aiden from him. He left them to answer his call outside. The maid took Aiden to his room and gently put him on the bed. The door opened and Tihana came in. She had seen Aiden¡¯s car drive in from her window and decided toe here and ask him about the kiss. She finally gathered courage to ask him as it made her so restless. For an unknown reason, the kiss she received from Aiden overshadowed the thoughts of Trenton¡¯s kiss. She came closer to him and found him lying with his eyes opened but wasn¡¯t talking which was so unusual to her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with him?¡± She asked no one in particr with a narrowed brows. ¡°We also don¡¯t know ma¡¯am, Wayne gave him to us this way.¡± One of the maids replied in a bow. Tihana sat beside him on the bed as she continued to stare at him. She was beginning to worry. ¡°We would leave now.¡± The maids bowed and left the room. Tihana took her hands to his nostrils to feel his breaths, it was really going fast. She went further to feel his temperature and she concluded he wasn¡¯t feeling alright. She made to stand up but got dragged back by Aiden who came ontop of her immediately. ¡°Aiden?¡± She called out slowly. She was beginning to get scared now of how red his eyes were, he looked like a beast. ¡°What are you doing?¡± She asked trembling with fear but he didn¡¯t answer, instead he brought his face closer to hers that Tihana could feel his unsteady breath. Before Tihana could say any other thing, he ripped off her clothes. Chapter 40 Don’t let them take me away! Aiden slowly opened his eyes but closed it back immediately the sun rays came in touch with his eyes. He slightly opened them again and sat up before rubbing his head. His head was aching real bad. He tried to recall what happened thest night but his headaches only increased. He looked around him and everything felt weird to him. He tried standing but sat back on the bed when he felt dizzy. Wayne entered into the room and Aiden looked up at him from the bed. ¡°Hey! How¡¯re you feeling now?¡± Wayne asked sitting beside him. ¡°What happened?¡± Aiden asked back quietly. Wayne stared at him perplexed. ¡°You don¡¯t remember what happened to you yesterday?¡± ¡°I tried recalling but my head aches real bad.¡± Aiden replied and he sighed. ¡°Well, Blossom spiked your drink but thankfully, Diana saved you.¡± Aiden instantly remembered everything that happened, beginning from where Blossom sent him an sms to meet him at the garden down to where she almost had sex with him but ady came to save him. ¡°That daughter of a bitch.¡± Aiden muttered, rubbing his head. ¡°By the way, I saw Tihana leaving the house so early this morning, I don¡¯t know why but¡­..¡± Aiden stood up abruptly with widened eyes, startling Wayne and he paused what he was saying. Aiden remembered everything he did to herst night, how he forcefully had his way with her and she pleaded for him to stop but he didn¡¯t listen. ¡°Where is she now?¡± ¡°She left and she looked quite angry. I tried to stop her but she didn¡¯t even look at me.¡± Aiden folded his knuckles as he fell to the floor with pain in his chest. What has Blossom made him do? __~ ¡°Have this ss of water.¡± Diana offered but Tihana refused to collect it instead she allowed more tears roll down her cheeks. Diana sighed and dropped the ss of water on the table. Tihana hade into her house so early in the morning and has narrated everything to her. She still didn¡¯t believe Aiden had done such a thing to her friend but then she knows it wasn¡¯t his intentions. It was all Blossom¡¯s fault. ¡°He is nothing but a monster, I thought he was different from Trenton but he is much more worst than him.¡± Tihana cried out and Diana felt so sorry for her. She brought Tihana¡¯s head to her chest as she tried to stop her from crying. ¡°It¡¯s alright, everything will be fine.¡± Diana cooed gently. This was the only thing she could do right now, to console her friend. __~ Mr Norman drove into thepound as he parked his car in the garage. He came out and went inside with the maids who came to collect his briefcase upon hearing the sound of his car. Today was Sunday but yet he went to the office because he had an important meeting. ¡°Where is my daughter?¡± ¡°Wee home Sir Norman.¡± Blossom¡¯s nanny and also the head of the maids greeted immediately she sighted Mr Norman in the living room. ¡°Where is my daughter?¡± Mr Norman nodded before repeating his question. ¡°She is in her room and has refused toe downstairs since you left. She even refused to take lunch.¡± The nanny said in a slight bow. ¡°Really?¡± Mr Norman asked to be sure. ¡°Yes.¡± The nanny replied. Mr Norman sighed as he sat on the couch. ¡°Did you ask her why?¡± ¡°I did but she refused to talk, she clearly asked me to stay off her business.¡± Mr Norman sighed again. His daughter¡¯s attitude was getting worst each day that passes and he was beginning to get tired of it. He thought she would change as the day goes by but he guess he was wrong. Sometimes, he wonders if he has gone wrong in bringing her up orcked a skill that was so essential to bring her up. All her life, he has tried to be the best dad she could ever want since she lost her mother at a very tender age. He¡¯d promise herte mother to be both a father and a mother to her. He made sure shecked nothing financially and was also trying his best to be there for her psychologically as a guardian which was why he hired a nanny to assist him in that aspect, just in case he was out of town. A maid served him a chilled bottled water and a ss cup. She poured in some water into the cup and gave it to him. He gulped in little amount before dropping it back in the tray. He closed his eyes as he rested his head on the couch. The nanny who was standing behind him just shook her head in pity. She knew he was thinking about his daughter again and it only broke her heart that she couldn¡¯t do anything to help. Mr Norman was a man with a kind heart, his daughter was the only one who always tries to make him look bad in front of people because of her attitude. She had often told him to minimize the rate at which he saves her from every situation but he doesn¡¯t listen, saying he was her father and it was his duty to protect her from any sorts of danger. Mr Norman stood up and headed upstairs to his room. He slumped to the bed immediately he entered as he also closed his eyes. He was tired from the numerous business meetings he was having this days but what can he do, that was the only way he was making his wealth. He sat up and made to start removing his wears when a maid rushed into the room with a panicking face. He turned to her immediately with a stern face, trying to figure out why she didn¡¯t knock before entering. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for barging in this way sir but the cops are here and they demanded for me to bring Miss Blossom downstairs.¡± ¡°For what?¡± He enquired now on on his feets. ¡°They didn¡¯t tell and only insisted for her to be brought to them. Mrs Grace asked me to tell you first.¡± The maid replied and his anxiety only increased. What could his daughter have possibly done this time that warranted thew? ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± He said and went downstairs immediately with the maid. ¡°Good afternoon sir. We¡¯ve been given an order to bring your daughter along with us to the station.¡± One of the cops stated showing his ID card to Mr Norman. ¡°Please, what did she do?¡± Mr Norman asked. If there was anything she did then it could be settled within them. ¡°We can¡¯t say sir, it was an order to bring her along with us.¡± ¡°Bring her out now else we would be forced to get her out ourself.¡± Another cops said and it angered Mr Norman. ¡°I need to speak to your colonel first.¡± He demanded. If there was anything his daughter did then it could be settled within them. He wasn¡¯t going to let her just go to jail. The cops put a call through to their colonel and gave it to Mr Norman.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Hello, this is the father of Blossom Norman. I would love to know what my daughter did that made you send your boys to my house to arrest her.¡± ¡°I demand to know right now else she is going no where.¡± Mr Norman went further to say and the colonel narrated the reason to him. Mr Norman couldn¡¯t contend what the colonel told him as he gave the cops the phone back in shock. ¡°Nanny, tell Blossom to meet me here immediately.¡± Mr Norman instructed the nanny, having no other choice. The nanny nodded and left. She came back minutester with Blossom who had this scared look after seeing the cops. ¡°Miss Blossom Norman, you¡¯re under arrest as anything you do or say would be used against you in the court ofw.¡± One of the cops said and handcuffed her. ¡°What is happening?¡± Blossom asked looking scared. ¡°Dad, where are they taking me to?¡± She asked again but her father didn¡¯t reply. He was still shocked from what he heard from the colonel. ¡°Sir Norman, are you going to give her out just like that?¡± The nanny asked worriedlying to hold him. Although she hated the attitude Blossom portrayed, she still wouldn¡¯t love her to go to prison. She raised her from a baby and has be a big part of her. ¡°Dad? Dad, please help. Don¡¯t let them take me away.¡± Blossom cried out this time as the cops finally took her away. Mr Norman let a tear drop from his eyes. He was helpless at the moment and couldn¡¯t do anything to stop them and save his daughter. Chapter 41 You should be ashamed of yourself! The doorbell rang repeatedly with no one answering it. Diana came out of the room to check who it was. She was in the room making Tihana fall asleep as she had cried enough for the day. ¡°Wayne?¡± She called out a bit surprised to see him. Wayne engulfed her in a tight hug and she furrowed her brows not reciprocating the hug. What is wrong with him? ¡°I¡¯m sorry.¡± He apologized lowly when he disengaged from the hug. Diana didn¡¯t say anything as she continued staring at him, waiting for an exnation for the hug. He kind of understood the looks she was giving him. ¡°I¡­. I¡¯m sorry for the hug.¡± He apologized again not knowing what to say. ¡°Why did you hug me unexpectedly?¡± Diana finally asked. ¡°I thought you¡¯ve refused to open the door because you were angry at me.¡± ¡°And why would I be angry with you?¡± ¡°For not being able to protect your friend from what happened to her.¡± He replied and Diana sighed. Yes! She was supposed to be angry at him for what Aiden did to Tihana but she wasn¡¯t. ¡°Maybe because it isn¡¯t your fault. We all know Blossom is the reason behind it, so there¡¯s no need to be angry with you.¡± Diana shrugged. Wayne released the breath he never knew was holding, those words just saved his life. ¡°What is it? You seem so tensed up earlier.¡± Diana said in a small smile. ¡°Well, I¡­. thought you were angry but now, I¡¯m relieved to hear you aren¡¯t.¡± He replied and Diana smiled again. ¡°Why don¡¯t youe in and make yourselffortable?¡± Diana offered and Wayne¡¯s face lit up. ¡°Sure.¡± He replied and went inside. ¡°So? How is she?¡± He asked after sitting on one of the couch. ¡°Aiden narrated everything to me and I couldn¡¯t help but to feel for her.¡± Worry was written on Wayne¡¯s face as he spoke. He rushed down to Diana¡¯s ce immediately his boss told him everything that conspired between him and his wife. ¡°To be honest, she isn¡¯t fine at all. She¡¯s been crying all day and I¡¯ve just managed to put her to sleep, hoping to see her better when she wakes up.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really sorry for what my boss did, you and I know he wasn¡¯t in his right senses.¡± ¡°I do and that¡¯s the reason I don¡¯t bear any grudge against him.¡± Diana replied and Wayne breathed out in relief once again. ¡°Where is he by the way? Shouldn¡¯t he be here to make her understand why he did it and also ask for her forgiveness?¡± Diana asked, her expression changing to an annoyed one. ¡°Umm, well¡­.. he¡­ he is umm¡­.¡± Wayne tried to make up something but he was short of words. Truth be told, Aiden didn¡¯t say anything abouting to beg Tihana but Wayne still needed to find something to say inorder not to give Diana more reason to hate him.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I¡¯m still waiting.¡± Diana said as she crossed her hands underneath her breast. ¡°He¡­. umm..¡± Wayne paused again and sighed. He didn¡¯t want to lie to Diana for a reason that remained unknown to him. ¡°He isn¡¯ting.¡± Wayne finally let the truth out lowly and Diana scoffed. ¡°So expected of him. Here I was busy thinking he would for once bring down his arrogancy and apologize for his wrong doing but I guess a bastard will always remain one.¡± Diana spat out in anger. ¡°I apologise on his behalf,¡­.¡± Wayne paused not knowing what else to say. He also didn¡¯t get why Aiden didn¡¯te to beg. ¡°This isn¡¯t just to apologise on his behalf, Wayne. Aiden has to realise that everything doesn¡¯t have to be in his favour and the sooner he knows this, the better for him.¡± With this, Diana made to leave but Wayne was quick to draw her back. ¡°Please, listen to me. This isn¡¯t entirely his fault too, it is the way he was¡­.¡± Wayne tried defending Aiden but Diana wasn¡¯t ready to listen. ¡°The way he was what?¡± Diana chipped in. ¡°I don¡¯t want to hear any justification for what he did. What he did to my friend is something that is considered to be rape even though they are married, he still doesn¡¯t have the right to sleep with her without her consent.¡± She blurted out to Wayne¡¯s face. ¡°I understand everything you¡¯re saying but also try to understand what I am saying.¡± She just rolled her eyes at him. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to understand, so don¡¯t bother to exin.¡± She said and released her hand from him. ¡°Alright, alright, I agree with you. You¡¯re right, he shoulde here to apologise.¡± Wayne surrendered with both hands raised in the air. Diana didn¡¯t reply him, she just sat back on the couch with hands crossed beneath her breast. ¡°Don¡¯t give me that cold expression, please.¡± Wayne pleaded as he sat beside her on the couch. She still didn¡¯t say a word and she stared at everywhere else but not him. ¡°I¡¯m kind of hungry now and would love it if you give me something to eat.¡± Wayne said rubbing his tummy. ¡°Then go back to where you came from and eat.¡± Diana replied still not looking at him. ¡°That was harsh. But still why? You are my girlfriend and I shouldn¡¯t go back hungry.¡± Wayne whined like a child. Diana was forced tough and she did. ¡°You¡¯re just a fake boyfriend.¡± Diana said in betweenughter and even if what she said had hurt Wayne, he still maintained his funny face because he was getting what he wanted which was her smile. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter.¡± Wayne pouted, making Diana start another round ofughter after the first had died down. ¡°Okay fine, I¡¯ll go prepare you something to eat but please, stop making this faces else I might die ofughter here.¡± ¡°Yeah, please go now cause I can¡¯t wait to have a taste of a food prepared by you.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Diana left for the kitchen. AN HOUR LATER* ¡°It was fun having you around.¡± Diana confessed truthfully as she escorted Wayne back to his car. ¡°Same here.¡± Wayne smiled at her and she smiled back. They maintained eye contact for some seconds before Diana broke it. ¡°You should be on your way, I mean it¡¯s gettingte.¡± She chuckled nervously. She was beginning to feel ufortable. ¡°Yeah, I will go now, see you some other time.¡± Wayne said and entered his car. He waved at her and drove away. Diana stood rooted to her position, staring at his retreating car. She sighed and went back inside after a few seconds had passed. She turned off the TV and decided to go check up on Tihana. ¡°Hey! You¡¯re awake.¡± She sat on the bed beside her. ¡°Yeah and I think I feel much better now.¡± Tihana replied hoarsely. ¡°Oh!¡± Diana breathed out. ¡°Concerning that, I have something to tell you but before I do, let me get you something to eat first.¡± Diana stood up and left. Tihana took out the picture she had quickly hid when she heard Diana¡¯s footsteps. It was her mother¡¯s picture. She missed her mother even more and wished she coulde back to her. A tear rolled down her cheeks and fell on it. __~ ¡°Why did you do this Blossom?¡± Mr Norman questioned his daughter and just like what has been happening for two minutes now, she remained silent. ¡°Why Blossom? Answer me.¡± He said again with a pained voice. ¡°What do you want me to say? I saw you here and hoped you would get me out immediately but here you are asking me unnecessary question.¡± Blossom blurted out and scoffed. ¡°It isn¡¯t unnecessary dear, I need to be sure you didn¡¯t do what they used you of, I just¡­¡± ¡°And what if I actually did it?¡± Blossom cut her dad off before he couldplete his statement. ¡°What if I actually drugged Aiden just to sleep with him and get pregnant for him? Huh?¡± ¡°Honey, do you know the consequences of what you did? It might ruin the reputation that I¡¯ve managed to build in years.¡± ¡°And do I look like I care about the damn reputation?¡± Blossom asked in a fragile tone. Her soul was beginning to break down. ¡°Is it my fault that I love Aiden and want him for myself? If only you had helped me when I needed it, would I have gone to this extreme?¡± Blossom threw questions at her dad, now in tears. Mr Norman was rendered speechless as he only watched his daughter in a shock greater than the one he had when he heard it from the colonel. ¡°You im to love me but you rarely prove it and now, you¡¯re ming me for what happened.¡± More tears continued to stream down Blossom¡¯s eyes that if her father wasn¡¯t in shock right now, he would have promised her the world just so she would stop crying. She whimpered as she made her head rest on her handcuffed hands on the table. Her dad quietly stood up, and without saying a word, he left. ¡°You should be ashamed of yourself Blossom.¡± Nanny Graceshed out in anger. She has been sitting there the whole time and watched everything that happened but didn¡¯t interfere because it was a father and a daughter conversation. ¡°You did the wrong thing and yet, you¡¯re making yourself look like the victim. This wasn¡¯t how I raised you up to be and this wasn¡¯t what your mother wanted either.¡± She said again before leaving to check up on Mr Norman. Blossom raised up her teary face and somehow, what Nanny Grace told her touched her emotionally. The warden came to her, seeing her visitors were gone and took her back to her cell. Chapter 42 Give them to me? ¡°Are these all the files for the project?¡± Aiden raised a brow at his secretary and she nodded. He rechecked the files again but didn¡¯t read the content then he put them at the side of his desk. ¡°You can leave.¡± He said and the secretary left. He took a sip of his ck coffee as he rested on his chair. ¡°Tell Tihana to meet me here immediately.¡± He said to Wayne after a while. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you call her through thendline?¡± Wayne asked staring at him. ¡°I tried but she didn¡¯t answer it.¡± ¡°Probably she wasn¡¯t in her office then, so try again.¡± Aiden stared intently at him and slowly, he took up the telephone in a sigh. ¡°Come to my office right now.¡± Aiden stated not giving a chance for the receiver to say a word before dropping the telephone. ¡°She answered?¡± Wayne asked with a raised brow. ¡°Obviously.¡± ¡°Told ya!¡± Wayne said and continued scrolling on his phone.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. The door opened secondster and Mrs Linda came in. ¡°Good morning sir.¡± She greeted in a little bow. ¡°You called for me.¡± She said again. ¡°I did?¡± Aiden asked with a creased eyebrow. ¡°Yes sir, I was the one you spoke to through Mrs Tihana¡¯sndline.¡± ¡°And why would you answer for her? Shouldn¡¯t you have known she was the one I needed.¡± ¡°She is absent sir.¡± ¡°She didn¡¯te to the office?¡± Aiden scoffed out like he didn¡¯t hear what Mrs Linda said. ¡°Yes sir.¡± She replied in a nod. Aiden closed his eyes and took a deep breath. ¡°You can go back to your office now.¡± Mrs Linda bowed before leaving. ¡°This is getting more serious than I expected.¡± Wayne voiced out from where he sat. ¡°First, she left the house and till now, she didn¡¯te back, now she is beginning to joke with her job.¡± ¡°You and I know that isn¡¯t true. You offended her and that is why this is happening.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you just go and beg for her forgiveness? Maybe all these would end then we pretend it never happened.¡± He said again,ing to sit opposite Aiden. ¡°Don¡¯t make a fuss about this, Wayne. Not like I purposely did it, you know me better, I can never force myself on a woman instead they force themselves on me.¡± Aiden exined in a pissed tone. ¡°I know all this Aiden but still you have to make her understand, she doesn¡¯t know all this.¡± Wayne still insisted. Like Dian had said, Aiden needed to be told the truth. ¡°There¡¯s nothing to make her understand, besides she is my wife and I have every right on her. This was part of the contract, remember?¡± ¡°You still don¡¯t get it, don¡¯t you?¡± Wayne asked getting stressed out. ¡°I get. She didn¡¯te to work today doesn¡¯t mean she won¡¯t ever being, so put your mind at rest.¡± Aiden sipped his coffee. ¡°You have to¡­¡­.¡± ¡°This conversation is over. I have quite a lot of work to do.¡± Aiden interrupted in a grin. Aiden¡¯s mobile phone started ringing on the table. He scoffed after seeing the caller and picked it up. ¡°Hello, grandfather!¡± ¡°She did something abominable to mankind.¡± Aiden replied to grandfather¡¯s question on the phone. ¡°Why then are you asking from me if her father already narrated everything to you?¡± ¡°There is nothing else to hear from me, you¡¯ve heard from the horse¡¯s father.¡± ¡°I will do no such thing grandfather.¡± ¡°And I don¡¯t care if he is a very good friend of the family, he should have taught his daughter better.¡± ¡°I could have died grandfather, the substance she gave me literally made my body numb.¡± ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯m really sorry but I can¡¯t do what you want me to do, bye.¡± Aiden disconnected the call. ¡°What did he say?¡± Wayne asked when he dropped the phone. ¡°Can you believe him? He wants me to release Blossom.¡± ¡°And would you?¡± ¡°You heard what I told him correctly, I won¡¯t release her until I feel it¡¯s enough. She is crazy and needs to be taught a lesson, that is the only she can give up on me.¡± __~ An sms popped into Tihana¡¯s phone and she sighed before replying it again. This has been what she and Diana has been doing for some seconds now. She didn¡¯t go to work today not because she was still mad at Aiden because Diana had exined everything to her and she now understands why Aiden did it. She still wants him toe to her himself and exin. Until then, she won¡¯t go to work and if the case arises, she would terminate the contract and give him back all the money he has paid her for the contract then quit her job. ¡°Are you bored?¡± Diana sent and she smiled. ¡°I am but you don¡¯t have to worry, I already have a n to ease it.¡± Tihana texted back. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Diana texted again. ¡°Yes.¡± Tihana replied. ¡°Alright, see you in the evening.¡± Diana texted with a love emoji. Tihana chuckled and dropped her phone beside her on the bed. ¡°It wouldn¡¯t hurt to sleep a little before going to the market.¡± She muttered to herself andid properly on the bed, drifting to sleep. HOURS LATER* ¡°How much are the veggies?¡± Tihana asked as she pointed to the carrots, cabbage and pepper. ¡°It¡¯s just $5 ma¡¯am.¡± ¡°Alright, give them to me.¡± The vendor packed it up and gave it to her. She paid and walked away. That was thest thing on her list of things to buy in the market. The weather was beginning to change like it would rain and she sighed. ¡°I better walk fast before this rain hooks me up here.¡± She muttered as she increased her footsteps. She didn¡¯t bother to look left and right before crossing. Just when she was close to the other side of the road, a speeding car screeched loudly beside her and she fell to the floor with her goods scattering on the road. Chapter 43 Who was she to her? Tihana¡¯s eyes met with a white surface and she groaned a little. ¡°Where am I?¡± She mumbled trying to get up. ¡°Ma¡¯am, you¡¯re awake, let me help you.¡± Ady in a white uniform offereding to her. ¡°Who are you? And where am I?¡± Tihana asked staring around the ce. ¡°You¡¯re in a hospital ma¡¯am.¡± ¡°Hospital?¡± Tihana repeated in surprise, even if she¡¯s known from the fragnance of drugs she was perceiving where it was. ¡°Yes, you passed out on the road and a man brought you here.¡± The nurse exined, then she remembered how a car had almost hit her and she guessed she must have passed out due to fear. ¡°A man.¡± Tihana muttered to herself. She bowed her head a little and sighed softly. ¡°Do you feel pains anywhere?¡± The nurse asked. ¡°No, I don¡¯t.¡± ¡°Oh my goodness, Tihana, what happened to you?¡± Diana asked with worry as she rushed into the room. She put her bag aside on the bed and held Tihana. ¡°Did you injure anywhere? Are you fine?¡± She asked again checking for injuries on Tihana¡¯s body and she saw just a little bruise on her elbow. That must have been when she fell. ¡°Yes Diana, I¡¯m fine as you can see, you don¡¯t have to worry.¡± Tihana said and managed to squeeze herself out from Diana¡¯s hold. ¡°Nurse, is she fine?¡± Diana asked the nurse. ¡°Yes, she is.¡± She replied in a smile. ¡°You¡¯ve heard from the nurse now, so would you stop worrying?¡± Tihana folded her hands beneath her breast, staring at her friend and Diana sighed. ¡°Well, now I¡¯m relieved.¡± She shrugged as she sat beside Tihana. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll leave now to inform the doctor that you¡¯ve woken up.¡± The nurse smiled at them and left. ¡°What happened anyway?¡± Diana asked in (anticipation.) ¡°I went to the market to get me something to cook for dinner but a car almost hit me and I think I passed out from there.¡± Tihana narrated. ¡°Was that your own way of easing your boredom?¡± Diana guessed, suddenly remembering theirst conversation in the texts and she nodded. ¡°What else would I have done?¡± She asked back and Diana just rolled her eyes. The nurse came back with the doctor and a man behind her. Tihana recognized the man immediately to be the man she had given back his wallet back at the hotel. ¡°Mrs Turner, how are you feeling now?¡± ¡°Mrs Turner?¡± ¡°Yes, we know you¡¯re married to Aiden Turner, one of the prominent business man in America or is there a mistake somewhere?¡± The doctor raised a eyebrow. ¡°Oh, not at all. I just didn¡¯t realize how popr he is and I have be, that you know me already.¡± She covered up immediately with a smile and the doctor smiled back. ¡°The nurse already told me you aren¡¯t feeling any pain any where, so I would want to know, do you feel dizzy?¡± ¡°No doctor, I¡¯m fine and I think I¡¯m even stronger than before.¡± ¡°Since you¡¯re feeling okay, you¡¯ll be discharged soon. Let me go get your discharge papers ready.¡± He said before leaving with the nurse. ¡°I¡¯m really sorry Mrs Turner, I didn¡¯t notice earlier that you wereing plus my mind wasn¡¯t stable at that moment.¡± Mr Norman apologized immediately the doctor left. Tihana stared at him and sighed. If he wasn¡¯t old enough to birth her then she would have probablyshed out on him right now. ¡°It¡¯s alright sir, at least I¡¯m fine now, nothing happened to me.¡± There was silence in the room with no one ready to say anything until Mr Norman broke it. ¡°Mrs Turner?¡± He called out slowly and Tihana raised her head to look at him. ¡°I must really say that I¡¯m sorry for what my daughter did to your husband, please forgive her on my behalf.¡± Mr Norman pleaded with all sincerity he could muster. ¡°Wait, you¡¯re Blossom¡¯s¡­¡± ¡°Yes, your daughter quitemitted a grieve mistake and she needs to be punished, I¡¯m sorry but there is nothing my friend can do to help.¡± Diana cuts in immediately. ¡°But she can help me talk to her husband to withdraw the case.¡± ¡°Like I said sir, I¡¯m sorry, but there¡¯s nothing my friend can do. Your daughter needs to face the consequences of her actions. Once again, I¡¯m sorry.¡± Diana finalised with a stern face. This was Diana¡¯s little way paying Blossom back for all what she did to her. Mr Norman looked on from Diana to Tihana and when they all said nothing, he left the room. ¡°Why did you cut me off that way?¡± Tihana asked frankly. ¡°I had a feeling you would mess things up and again, you might actually heed to what he wants which I don¡¯t think it¡¯s right because Blossom deserves whatever she is facing.¡± Diana replied and rolled her eyes. ¡°Honestly, I didn¡¯t know he was her father even if I saw the both the same day I returned his wallet.¡± ¡°Gosh, I should have gotten a hint then.¡± Tihana said again as she wondered how someone as nice as Mr Norman would birth a person like Blossom. ¡°What do you think Aiden is doing to her?¡± She asked after some seconds. ¡°Well, Wayne said he filed a case against her and right now, she is in the police custody.¡± ¡°Really? But I thought she was his girlfriend.¡± Tihana said slightly surprised. ¡°You and I know your husband is kind ofplicated, who knows if there is more to this than we know.¡± Diana shrugged. ¡°Look, all those things shouldn¡¯t be in your mind right now. Let¡¯s just wait for the doctor toe and give your discharge papers, so we can get out of here.¡± Diana said again whilst demonstrating her hand. ¡°I really feel like puking.¡± She groaned out with her eyes closed. __~ Mr Norman paced round his room with a ss of wine in his hand. He slugged down every content in the ss cup at once and dropped it on the table. He sat down and poured in yet another quantity from the bottle.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. He brought out the reason he has been pacing around from his back pocket and stared into it. Since he came back from the hospital with the woman¡¯s picture, he hasn¡¯t been himself. ¡°Why was she with this?¡± He muttered to himself with a perplexed look as he wished someone would exin to him. ¡°Who is she to her?¡± He muttered again. He sighed and sipped again from his wine. He was with the picture he had taken from Tihana¡¯s things when he helped her pack up the things that fell from her when she passed out. He stared at the woman¡¯s picture again and sighed. Who was she to Tihana? Chapter 44 Please, Don’t Go! *DAYS LATER* ¡°Yes sir, I would bring it to your office as soon as I am done with it.¡± ¡°Alright sir.¡± Diana said again and dropped the telephone back. She sighed as she brought out the file she needed to work on and submit to her boss before lunch break. She opened it and set to start working on it. She typed on herptop when the need arose. Her mobile phone started ringing from her purse, diverting her attention to it. She ignored it at first but picked it up when the call came in the second time. ¡°Hello!¡± She said as she put the phone on speaker and dropped it on her desk whilst she continued her work. ¡°Hey babe! What¡¯s up?¡± Wayne asked cooly. Diana lifted her eyes from the file she was working on and smiled lightly. ¡°I¡¯m good and you?¡± ¡°Good as long as you¡¯re also good.¡± Diana chuckled at this statement. ¡°What if I¡¯m not fine?¡± ¡°Then I might as well not be fine.¡± ¡°Are you trying to flirt with me right now?¡± She asked in a giggle. ¡°Of course not.¡± Wayne replied. ¡°Alright then, can you tell me why you won¡¯t be fine if I¡¯m not? ¡± She asked with a raised eyebrow like he could see her. Somehow, she was enjoying the conversation and doesn¡¯t want it to stop. ¡°Because I care.¡± Wayne replied with no stress and she only smiled.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Okay, what are you doing now?¡± Wayne asked. ¡°I¡¯m in the office doing my job.¡± She replied with the ¡®duh¡¯ tone. ¡°Oh! I wanted to ask if you would be free before the end of today, maybe we could hang out together or something.¡± Wayne proposed and Diana bit her lower lip. ¡°Yeah, I would be free.¡± ¡°That¡¯s great news.¡± ¡°I will call you when I¡¯m done in the office ¡°I¡¯ll be waiting.¡± ¡°Yeah, bye.¡± Diana said and cut the call. She smiled giddily as she rested her head on her chair, forgetting for a moment that she was working on a file. __~ Tihana catwalked into the huge building in front of her. ¡°Good afternoon madam.¡± The secretary greeted with a smile in a standing position immediately she saw her. ¡°Afternoon, please is your boss in?¡± ¡°My husband in?¡± She corrected immediately to avoid raising suspicions. ¡°Yes, he is.¡± The secretary replied in a bright smile. ¡°Thank you.¡± She said and left the desk, going upstairs. ¡°Mrs Tihana?¡± Mrs Linda called out surprised to see Tihana in thepany again. ¡°Good afternoon Mrs Linda.¡± Tihana greeted in a wide smile as Mrs Linda approached her just close to the elevator. ¡°Afternoon dear. Where have you been all these while? The boss said you went to pay your mother a visit and that you would be back soon.¡± Tihana scoffed within her but didn¡¯t take the smile off her face. ¡°And just like he said, I¡¯m back now.¡± ¡°It¡¯s good to have you back again.¡± Mrs Linda smiled at her and she nodded. ¡°Thank you ma.¡± ¡°I would go back to my office now, I hope to see you around again.¡± Mrs Linda smiled at her again and left. Tihana changed her expression immediately to a serious one as she proceeded to her mission in thepany. Aiden raised his head up to look at the person who barged into his office and he paused for a moment. Tihana remained at the door with the knob still in her hand. She and Aiden maintained eye contact for seconds and she only broke it when she closed the door behind her. Aiden also took his eyes away and reced his surprised expression with a smirk. ¡°Finally, you decided toe back.¡± ¡°Do you really think I would ept you with open arms?¡± He asked, cing his hand on his desk. Tihana sighed out and let out a light smile. ¡°For your information, I am not here to return back to you or anything that has to do with you. Instead, I want us to talk about something important.¡± Aiden stopped smirking upon seeing how serious she sounded and looked. Tihana moved closer to him but didn¡¯t sit down. ¡°I¡¯ve thought about our rtionship together and I see we aren¡¯t going anywhere with it as I can¡¯t give you what you ask of me, so in order not to waste each other¡¯s time, I¡¯vee to a conclusion.¡± Tihana paused for seconds as she took in a deep breath. ¡°I want us to end whatever thing we have between us and forget we ever met.¡± She brought out some files from her bag and threw it on his desk. ¡°Those are the contract papers and in them, is the cheque you have given me and my resignation letter.¡± Aiden out shock, drew the papers closer to himself to confirm all what she was saying. He was too shock to contend with what Tihana just uttered but he tried to cover it up. ¡°Do you really think the contract is this easy to cut off? You can quit your job for all I care, but the contract is something you don¡¯t have a say on. I say when the contract will be over and right now, it isn¡¯t.¡± Aiden said coldly. ¡°I have a say too, because I am a citizen who has the same rights you have and I¡¯m not your ve.¡± ¡°The contract is over to me and if you still insist on being stubborn, then I have no other choice than to leak the secret of this marriage to the whole world, where they will have to give their opinions and you know what that means.¡± Tihana challenged with all confidence. She came prepared and was so ready to return back any tantrum he throws at her. ¡°And do you think that would scare me? You¡¯re free to take it to wherever you want.¡± Aiden said with a slight frown. ¡°I didn¡¯t say it for you to be scared but I told you because I want you to be aware of what you would have to deal with if you force me to leak this out to the world.¡± Tihana replied with a little smirk. ¡°I also have proofs to show to them, you know, so it is best you take this as your own defeat.¡± Tihana said again and turned around to leave. ¡°Wait!¡± She heard from behind and halted in her steps. She didn¡¯t hear anything from him again and turned around to see what he must be doing but was startled when she saw him behind her. How did he get there without her notice? She raised a brow at him when he said nothing. Aiden took few steps forward and Tihana took the same steps backward. They repeated the process till Tihana¡¯s back hit the wall and he ced his hand on the wall, caging her there. Tihana suddenly remembered back in the room in his house, when he trapped her just like this in a towel. His strong cologne filled her nose that it was beginning to intoxicate her and she stared into his eyes. ¡°You¡¯re being too close, step back.¡± Tihana said, trying to act fierce like earlier but it didn¡¯t help as Aiden only brought his face close to hers. ¡°Is there anything bad if I decide to be this close to my wife?¡± Aiden asked amorously. Tihana gulped down nothing. ¡°I am no longer your wife, I exined this to you earlier before.¡± She managed to reply. ¡°Really?¡± Aiden asked as he brought his lips to her earlobe and nippled on it softly. Tihana didn¡¯t realize when she moaned as his teeth touched her ear. She closed her eyes tight when he took his lips to her neckline and sucked on a spot for some seconds. What was he doing to her? Her whole body was on fire and she knows he was doing this on purpose to make her weak. Aiden was a man who knew when and where to make ady beg under him with his flirtatious attitude and she guessed that was what he was doing right now. ¡°Step away from me.¡± She managed to say weakly. She was trying to act strong like he was having no effect on her but her body failed her woefully. It seemed like her body also wanted him. ¡°Tell me one good reason why I should let you go.¡± Aiden said hoarsely still nibbling on her neck. Tihana tried as hard as she could to bit back the moans that were trying toe out. ¡°Because you are selfish. You forcefully slept with me and didn¡¯t apologize for your mistake.¡± She stuttered out with her legs beginning to shake. ¡°You didn¡¯t even bother tell me your reason, instead, I heard it from another source, how fair was that?¡± Tihana continued and Aiden left her neck as he brought his face back to hers. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m sorry if that is what you wish to hear from me but please don¡¯t go.¡± He said in a low whisper and crashed his lips on hers. Chapter 45 Aiden’s right hand man Tihana stood still in shock with widened eyes, just like the first time. She wasn¡¯t done processing hisst words then this happened! He bit her lower lip and she gasped, giving him the chance to deepen the kiss. Aiden grabbed her waist as he also pressed his body to hers and she moaned. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to go. I¡¯ve had enough lonely life for this few days that you weren¡¯t around.¡± Aiden paused and said hoarsely into the kiss, taking one of his hands slowly to her thigh. Tihana could feel herself getting wet down there as she moaned out loud again. She was done trying to bite it back, her body and soul has finally sumbed to Aiden¡¯s touch. Aiden left her lips and took it back to her neckline where he traced kisses down to her boobs. He bit her nipple softly through her clothes. Tihana threw her head backward in utmost pleasure. Her entire system was feeling hot whereas there was an air conditioner in the office. Aiden heard a loud gasp from behind and left Tihana to see who might have intruded. ¡°How dare youe in without asking for permission?¡± Aiden asked ring hard at his secretary and she bowed her head immediately. ¡°I¡¯m sorry sir but I knocked and it seemed like you weren¡¯t in the office because you didn¡¯t respond, so I decided toe inside to drop the files on your desk instead, please forgive me, I didn¡¯t mean to barge in on you like that.¡± She apologized hurriedly with her heart beating fast due to extreme anxiousness. ¡°Leave.¡± Aiden ordered and she rushed out in a haste without dropping the files. Aiden turned back to Tihana to continue with their make out session but she pushed him off, slightly though. ¡°What are you trying to do?¡± She asked still trying to catch her breath as she rearranged her clothes. ¡°What do you mean?¡± Aiden asked back but she didn¡¯t reply. ¡°Weren¡¯t you enjoying this?¡± Aiden asked again and she scoffed. ¡°You took me unaware, the same way you did the other day, so you better don¡¯t think much about it.¡± Tihana replied in a small re. Aiden put his hands in his pockets as he quietly went to sit on his desk. ¡°Are you still breaking off ties with me?¡± Aiden asked, gazing keenly at her. His voice was almost not heard. ¡°I¡¯ve made my decision already and I am not going back on it.¡± Tihana replied, staring everywhere but him. She picked up her bag and twisted the knob of the door open to leave but stopped again upon hearing Aiden¡¯s voice. ¡°Don¡¯t go. I know I¡¯ve been nothing but a jerk and I promise to change.¡± He said out loud, hoping she would reconsider. Tihana was almost forced to chuckle.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. She sighed and finally left without turning back. __~ Blossom sat down with her head bowed. It¡¯s been days since she was put in these dirty and stinking ce like she referred it to be. She was neither tortured nor mistreated badly by the wardens but still, she hated it because of how poor the environment waspared to her dad¡¯s mansion. She tried not let the tears threatening to fall have its way. For the past few days now, she has been crying herself to sleep with no one to console her. The cell cracked open but she didn¡¯t bother to look up. ¡°Come out, you have a visitor.¡± The warden said. Slowly, she stood up and the warden led her out. ¡°Trenton?¡± She called out surprised. He also stood up on seeing hering. ¡°Blossom? What happened to you? How did you get here?¡± Trenton asked worriedly. ¡°It¡¯s a long story, Trent.¡± She replied lowly after settling on the seat. ¡°What actually happened?¡± Blossom didn¡¯t reply immediately and when she did, it came with tears. ¡°I tried to make Aiden understand how badly I was in love with him but I guess he got the wrong signal.¡± She said and sniffed. Trenton gently wiped off her tears with his hand, making her look up at him then he took her hand in his. ¡°What is your dad doing about this?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t really know but he once told me that Aiden has refused to withdraw the case.¡± ¡°Can¡¯t he do something else about it? I can give my assistance if he needs one.¡± ¡°There¡¯s no other way, Aiden is the only one with the power to withdraw the case. You and I know who Aiden is truly in this country.¡± ¡°The nerves of the bastard.¡± Trenton cussed under his breath. ¡°It will be fine.¡± He cheered her as he rubbed her hands and she sniffed in back her tears. ¡°I hope so.¡± __~ ¡°What would you like to have, ma¡¯am?¡± The waitress asked warmly. ¡°I would have a hamburger and milkshake.¡± Diana replied and she wrote it down. ¡°And you sir?¡± She turned to Wayne and asked. ¡°Get me the same thing.¡± She bowed slightly and left. ¡°How was the office?¡± Wayne asked, trying to strike a conversation. ¡°What else can I say other than to say it was stressful as usual.¡± Diana replied wearily and he smiled. ¡°Maybe one of these days, I¡¯lle to get a job in your office as your right hand man, that way you¡¯ll feel less stressed out of your job.¡± Wayne suggested teasingly and she bursted out intoughter. Wayne smiled cheekily on seeing this. ¡°How can I have a right hand man when I am not the boss or anyone rted to him?¡± Diana asked after herughter subsided. ¡°You could be the first worker to break that rule, you know.¡± Wayne answered in a lopsided smile. ¡°And you think I¡¯m permitted to?¡± She asked in a raised eyebrow. ¡°Why not?¡± Wayne shrugged and Diana gave a questioning face. ¡°I can¡¯t, besides, you are Aiden¡¯s right hand man already and I wouldn¡¯t want him to bite off my ear when he finds out.¡± Diana chuckled at her statement. ¡°Like he would even care.¡± ¡°I bet he will.¡± ¡°Here are your orders.¡± The waitress came to drop their orders then left. ¡°Can we eat now?.¡± Diana whined like a child and Wayne chuckled. ¡°Sure.¡± Chapter 46 Jealousy ¡°Please sir, you have to wait for me to get a permission from him before you can see him.¡± The secretary said for the third time, trying to stop Trenton who looked pissed, from going in. ¡°What is happening here?¡± Aiden¡¯s deep voice was heard from behind and Trenton stopped struggling. The secretary sighed in relief and took few steps away from Trenton. ¡°What is happening here?¡± Aiden repeated, his hostile re fixed on Trenton who also red back at him. ¡°He wants to forcefully see you sir but I tried to make him understand he can¡¯t until I inform you.¡± The secretary replied in a slight bow and Aiden scoffed. ¡°Go back to your desk.¡± He ordered still ring hard at Trenton and the secretary did as she was told. ¡°What do I owe to get an unwanted visit like this?¡± Aiden asked fiercely. Trenton scoffed at his question and went closer to him. ¡°I¡¯m not here to battle words with an arrogant piece like you but I came to warn you to withdraw whateverint you have against Blossom.¡± Aiden chuckled on hearing that name. ¡°Is this what this is all about?¡± He smirked at him and it angered Trenton the more. ¡°If this is about her, then just cut the crab and lead yourself out of mypany.¡± Aiden said again mockingly. ¡°You had better withdraw that case Aiden else¡­.¡± ¡°Else what?¡± He cut Trenton off daringly. ¡°You¡¯ll have me to deal with.¡± Trenton finished his statement now standing a metre away from Aiden and he scoffed. ¡°I was already dealing with you before this came up, so why should I feel scared now about this threat?¡± Aiden asked in smirk that annoyed Trenton the more. ¡°Leave when you¡¯re done sightseeing because I guess you came to steal one of my wonderful designs for yours and I permit you.¡± He said in mockery and walked away. __~ ¡°I¡¯m so sorry for keeping you waiting sir.¡± Tihana said settling on a seat. Mr Norman dropped his ss of juice in a light smile. ¡°I¡¯m really grateful to you for honoring my invitation, Mrs Turner.¡± ¡°It¡¯s all my pleasure sir.¡± Tihana nodded and returned his smile. ¡°What would you like to have?¡± ¡°I¡¯m okay without anything, thank you.¡± Tihana replied as gentle as she could. There was silence between them as Tihana waited for him to speak up. She also wondered if he had called her up because of his daughter¡¯s case again. ¡°Mrs Turner?¡± Mr Norman called out slowly, finally breaking the silence. ¡°I would like to know something from you.¡± He continued contemting if what he was doing was the best thing. He brought out a picture and ced it on the table slowly in front of Tihana. Tihana looked shocked seeing him bring out the picture. ¡°I saw the picture in one of your things, the day I almost hit you with my car but I forgot to give it back when I gave back the other things, I¡¯m really sorry for that.¡± He exined. Tihana sighed staring at her mother¡¯s picture, she didn¡¯t even notice it had gone missing, maybe because her mind hasn¡¯t been settled since then.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. All these while, Mr Norman stared intently at her to observe her reaction. ¡°Are you okay, Mrs Turner?¡± He asked in a worried tone. ¡°I¡¯m fine sir.¡± Tihana replied in a soft smile. ¡°Thank you for returning the picture.¡± She uttered again. ¡°It¡¯s nothing actually, you¡¯ve done a simr thing for me before, why wouldn¡¯t I do the same for you?¡± Mr Norman shrugged and Tihana just smiled. ¡°I am really sorry for thest time, with the way my friend spoke to you, it was kind of rude.¡± Tihana remembered their encounter at the hospital with Diana. ¡°About that?¡± Mr Norman raised an eyebrow and chuckled. ¡°It was nothing, I understood what she meant at the moment. I shouldn¡¯t have also tried to seek for your help, considering she had made attempt to sleep with your husband.¡± He further said. ¡°Speaking of that, I¡¯m sorry. I wish there was a way I could help you out.¡± Tihana sympathised with him and he sighed. ¡°I know you would but don¡¯t worry, I will find a way out myself.¡± ¡°I hope you do.¡± She assured with a light smile. ¡°Umm, I hope I won¡¯t sound intrusive when I ask this question.¡± Mr Norman decided to ask the question bothering him for a few days now, the main reason he was here. ¡°You can go on.¡± Tihana urged. ¡°The woman in the picture, who exactly is she to you?¡± Mr Norman asked. Tihana was rendered speechless for few seconds and she tried not to show it. ¡°She is my mother.¡± She replied after a gulp. It was Mr Norman¡¯s turn to be speechless. He stared at the picture on the table then back at Tihana. ¡°You mean she is your mother?¡± He asked again and Tihana nodded, staring suspiciously at him. ¡°Do you know her?¡± She asked and he palmed his face. ¡°No.¡± He replied immediately. ¡°What about your father?¡± He asked again. Tihana stared at him perplexed of why he was enquiring all these from her. ¡°Like I said earlier, I¡¯m sorry if I¡¯m being intrusive.¡± Mr Norman tried to clear her unseen questions. ¡°You¡¯re the first outsider I will be telling this.¡± She replied as she exhaled. ¡°I grew up with a man I knew to be my father but just few months back, he told me he wasn¡¯t my biological father, so as we speak, I¡¯m looking for my biological father but I don¡¯t even have a clue of what he looks like.¡± By the time Tihana had finished, her cheeks were already stained with tears and she sniffed. All those memories brings tears to her eyes and no matter how she tried, she couldn¡¯t control it. ¡°And can¡¯t your mother tell you?¡± Mr Norman threw yet another question to her. ¡°She can¡¯t because she is dead.¡± Tihana replied as she let more tears flow down her cheeks, not caring about the people around her. Cold shivers ran down Mr Norman¡¯s spine as he shut his eyes tight and when he opened it, a tear dropped, he wiped it off immediately. He stood up, going over to Tihana¡¯s side to give her aforting hug. __~ Diana walked into the restaurant, eye searching for her friend. She sighted her on a table and walked briskly to her. ¡°Hey girl!¡± She cheered, sitting opposite her. ¡°Hey!¡± Tihana cheered back lowly. ¡°What is it? Did anything happen?¡± Diana asked, noticing how somber her friend looked. ¡°You know you can always share with me.¡± She said taking Tihana¡¯s hands in hers. ¡°Well nothing much happened, just that I got reminded of my family again, to even think I havee to miss them so much even if they weren¡¯t fair to me.¡± ¡°What? You saw them?¡± Diana asked adjusting on her seat. ¡°No, but I was in situation where I remembered all of them today.¡± ¡°Okay, I¡¯m confused right now. What really happened?¡± ¡°I met with Mr Norman, the man we¡­¡­..¡± ¡°Isn¡¯t that Blossom¡¯s father?¡± Diana chipped in. ¡°Yes.¡± Tihana breathed out. ¡°Why did you meet him in the first ce?¡± ¡°He asked to meet me and it will be rude if I didn¡¯t go because he practically begged me.¡± ¡°Alright then, when will his daughter be set from jail?¡± Diana asked in a smile that Tihana found confusing. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± ¡°He must have talked about his daughter, so I want to know till when you promised to make Aiden set her free.¡± Diana uttered. ¡°Diana, can you for once put aside the difference between you and Blossom? Try to put yourself in her father¡¯s shoes.¡± ¡°I knew it.¡± Diana muttered but Tihana heard her anyways. ¡°You didn¡¯t because that wasn¡¯t what we discussed, but I just want you to know that everything shouldn¡¯t be about Blossom, we should also consider the father.¡± Tihana reasoned with Diana and she sighed. ¡°I¡¯m relieved to hear he didn¡¯t manipte you emotionally to help his daughter get out and again, I want you to know I don¡¯t have anything against the father.¡± ¡°With the few times I met him, there was a huge difference between him and his daughter and I understand what you¡¯re trying to say, but then, Blossom deserves everything that is happening to her and even more.¡± ¡°I wonder why Aiden is even making her arrest a secretive one when it should have been all over the news, shouldn¡¯t that bother you?¡± Diana asked at the end of her statement. ¡°It doesn¡¯t.¡± Tihana replied simply. ¡°What did he say when he saw you? I mean Aiden, you told me you were going to see him, right?¡± ¡°Yeah, I did and I don¡¯t know what to think anymore.¡± Tihana replied and moved her chair closer to the table. ¡°What happened?¡± Diana asked with a questioning look. ¡°Could you believe he asked me not to leave? And we even made out in his office.¡± ¡°What?! He did that?¡± Diana proimed in shock. ¡°Yeah. At first, I¡¯d wanted to push him off me but I couldn¡¯t control myself.¡± ¡°Do you think he really meant it when he asked you to stay?¡± Diana enquired folding her hands beneath her boobs. ¡°That was why I said I¡¯m confused.¡± Tihana took in a sharp breath. ¡°What is there to be confused about? You¡¯ve made up your mind already and the most important thing here.¡± ¡°I know but¡­..¡± Tihana stressed out but didn¡¯t finish. ¡°But what?¡± Diana asked and Tihana sighed. ¡°Huh? Do you have an objection to your decision?¡± Diana asked again. ¡°I don¡¯t know.¡± Tihana rested back on her chair. ¡°Remember, on the day you informed me about what you¡¯ve decided concerning your rtionship with Aiden, I had told you not to make a rash decision, so do what pleases you, I¡¯m always behind you.¡± Diana reassured with a smile. ¡°Now, get your mind off it and let¡¯s have dinner peacefully.¡± She said again and beckoned on a waiter. ¡°Our regrs but mine should be half the usual quantity.¡± The waiter bowed and left. ¡°Why are you having half the quantity?¡± Tihana asked in conjecture. ¡°I already had some food with Wayne.¡± Diana replied and Tihana moved forward to rest her hands on the table. ¡°You know sometimes, I feel jealous about you and your boyfriend.¡± She said in a smile. ¡°I¡¯m grateful to know that.¡± Diana said with an expression Tihana found funny and she bursted intoughter then Diana joined her. Chapter 47 Stop it, Aiden! ¡°Good morning Mr Norman, I¡¯m sorry for keeping you waiting, I was attending to an emergency.¡± The doctor apologized immediately he entered his office. ¡°It¡¯s fine, I hope there was no damage.¡± Mr Norman said stretching his hands for a shake and the doctor dly epted it. ¡°No, there wasn¡¯t.¡± ¡°That¡¯s nice to hear Doc.¡± ¡°Please, have your seat.¡± The doctor offered as he pointed to the the chair. ¡°Thank you.¡± Mr Norman said and sat back on the chair he had been sitting on earlier. The doctor also went to sit opposite him as he ced his hand on the desk in anticipation of what Mr Norman has to say. ¡°Doctor Jay, I want you to conduct a DNA test for me.¡± Mr Norman began with, taking the doctor aback. ¡°A DNA test? I am sorry but why?¡± He asked befuddled and Mr Norman sighed. ¡°I am trying to figure out something.¡± Mr Norman replied him as simple as he could. ¡°If I may ask, what is it? Do you find anything strange about your daughter?¡± The Dr asked yet again. He was the family doctor and also a good friend of Mr Norman, so he found it okay to tell him the truth. ¡°No, it isn¡¯t about my daughter, Blossom. I know my daughter is truly mine but there is still something I want to figure out.¡± The doctor paid more attention to him, hoping to know the reason. ¡°Recently, I found a girl whom I had something with the mother in the past and I want to badly know if she is my daughter.¡± Mr Norman disclosed. The doctor stared at him like he was crazy at the moment before chuckling. ¡°Pardon me to say this, but this sounds stupid. How can you meet a girl and suddenly believed she was your daughter just because you think you had something with the mother in the past?¡± The Dr paused for a moment. ¡°What if the woman had been married after that? Just what if?¡± ¡°I understand all what you¡¯ve said Doctor, but you still don¡¯t seem to understand my point.¡± ¡°Then make me understand, I am your friend, remember?¡± ¡°Thedy in question told me she was looking for her father because the one she grew up with revealed that he wasn¡¯t her biological father, now tell me what that means.¡± Mr Norman exined but the doctor said nothing. He was trying to figure out a thing in what Mr Norman just told him even if the things were very obvious. ¡°Alright, but why do you think you¡¯re her father? I mean, what if she isn¡¯t your daughter and everything was just a coincidence?¡± Dr Jay asked. ¡°Jay, all these questions can only be answered if I get the test done.¡± Mr Norman replied. ¡°Okay, if you say so.¡± Dr Jay breathed out after a while, giving Mr Norman a rest of mind. ¡°So, where is thedy I¡¯m conducting the test on?¡± He asked again. ¡°She isn¡¯ting but I did bring something of hers.¡± Mr Norman said and brought out few strands of hair put in a small pack from his pocket. He had taken it from her during the hug. Dr Jay collected the item and dropped it on his desk. ¡°I will also need your blood.¡± He said and Mr Norman nodded. ¡°Sure, that won¡¯t be a problem.¡± ¡°So, shall we go to theb to take a sample of your blood?¡± Dr Jay asked as he stood up. ¡°Of course.¡± Mr Norman and the doctor both left the office. __~ Aiden and grandfather stared at each other with Aiden breaking it off at intervals only if he wanted to take a sip of his coffee. It¡¯s been minutes since grandfather came to visit him in his office but he has refused to say why he was there. This gave Aiden unknown goosebumps because it was beginning to scare him, even if he wasn¡¯t admitting it. ¡°Are you sure you don¡¯t want to take anything? I could ask Wayne to get you something¡­¡­..¡± ¡°What¡¯s all these I¡¯ve been hearing of recent?¡± Grandfather cut him off. ¡°What is it about?¡± Aiden asked after gulping hard. ¡°I was informed you cancelled five different meetings because they asked for your wife to be present.¡± Grandfather replied in a frown. Aiden exhaled, he had been expecting this question from grandfather for some time and that was because he knows he would ask. ¡°Answer me Aiden Turner.¡± Aiden exhaled again and sipped his coffee. He was trying not to make grandfather¡¯s harsh expression get to him that much. ¡°She¡­¡­..¡± Aiden tried to say but was cut short. ¡°She left home.¡± Wayne interrupted from behind grandfather. ¡°What?¡± Grandfather asked muddled as he turned to Wayne. ¡°She left home as in?¡± He asked again. ¡°She left the marriage and wants a divorce.¡± Wayne replied. ¡°A divorce? why?¡± He asked. ¡°She and Aiden had an issue and¡­.¡± ¡°And can¡¯t it be resolved?¡± Grandfather cut short alerted at what he just heard but Wayne didn¡¯t reply. Grandfather turned to Aiden, realising he was the one to answer the question. ¡°Can¡¯t whatever thing you have with your wife be settled?¡± He asked. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯m trying my best to make here back.¡± ¡°Your best isn¡¯t enough, try harder.¡± Grandfather said loudly and Aiden sighed. ¡°You had better do everything you can to get her back else you¡¯d leave me with no other choice.¡± Grandfather threatened with a finger pointing directly at Aiden¡¯s face then he stomped off out of the office. ¡°Why the heck did you tell that to grandfather?¡± Aiden asked immediately. ¡°I saw you weren¡¯t ready to tell him, so I helped you out.¡± Wayne answered with a shrug. ¡°And did I ask for your fucking help?¡± Aiden asked with his voice louder than before. ¡°No, and I¡¯m sorry if it pissed you off.¡± ¡°This isn¡¯t time to be sorry, you¡¯ve just put me in a mess that I don¡¯t even know how to go about.¡± Aidenined dipping his hand in his hair. ¡°Were you nning not to tell him?¡± Wayne asked with furrowed eyebrows. ¡°Maybe, I was.¡± ~~ ¡°Seriously?¡± Tihana asked as she shopped some clothes. ¡°You¡¯re crazy, Diana.¡± Sheughed out this time. ¡°Get out of my phone, you stupid girl.¡± She said jokingly. ¡°I mean it.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you have something doing in the office?¡± ¡°Your boss really need to keep some cameras in his workers¡¯ office, most especially yours.¡± She said in another joke and this time, Diana¡¯s chuckle was heard from the phone. ¡°Look, I will go now because it seems like I would sleep here at the mall today if I continue to talk to you.¡± Tihana said and made to end the call but Diana¡¯s voice stopped her. ¡°What is it?¡± Tihana asked in a small smile. ¡°I feel alright now, thanks for caring. Can I cut the call now?¡± ¡°With all pleasure.¡± Tihana chuckled and disconnected the call. ¡°What a crazy friend!¡± She chuckled again and put the phone back into her purse. Diana had forced her to change her wardrobe, so here she was, shopping for new clothes even if she wasn¡¯t going for any asion. She selected few more clothes then took it to the cashier for the wrap up. ¡°Your bill is $2000.¡± The cashier said before giving her the bags of clothes. ¡°Take out the money from my card.¡± A voice said from behind, dropping a credit card in front of Tihana on the cashier¡¯s table. Tihana stared from the card up to person and a deep frown found itself on her face. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± She asked. ¡°This is a mall and anyone is allowed toe here.¡± Trenton raised an eyebrow at her. Tihana brought her harsh gaze down from him and took out her own credit card. ¡°Please, deduct my bill from here.¡± She said to the cashier, trying to ignore Trenton¡¯s presence. ¡°No, I want it deducted from mine.¡± Trenton insisted as he pushed forward his card to the cashier, making the cashier confused on which to use. Tihana became angrier with this and threw his card to the floor. ¡°Stop suffocating me!¡± She spat out in a hostile re. ¡°Please, take the bills from my card.¡± She said again to the cashier. The cashier deducted the bills then gave her back her card. Tihana put her card into her purse and made to walk pass Trenton like he never existed which to her he didn¡¯t, but Trenton dragged her back by her wrist. ¡°Have I suddenly be invisible that you can¡¯t see me?¡± He asked but Tihana didn¡¯t reply. Trenton took a step closer and Tihana could feel his breaths on her, so she took few steps backward. ¡°You had better not try anything stupid for your own good, as you can see there are people around.¡± She threatened, holding tights onto the bags in her hand but Trenton cared less. ¡°I wonder why you feel getting married to Aiden is the best thing. Aiden doesn¡¯t love you but I do and I would prove it.¡± Trenton said staring intensely at her eyes as if searching for something. ¡°Look, I¡¯ve not been myself ever since then, each day that passed, I me myself for what happened to us back then. I realised I love you more than anything in this world and want to be by your side every moment, I can¡¯t¡­¡­¡­¡± He continued. ¡°Stop it, just stop it.¡± Tihana chipped in before he could finish. ¡°There is no longer us, it ended that very day and I won¡¯t have you say such things again.¡± She breathed out.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Don¡¯t I have deserve a second chance?¡± Trenton asked. ¡°I would be the most stupiddy to have anything to do with you again.¡± Tihana spatted out to his face. ¡°Then you give me no other choice.¡± Trenton grabbed her wrist and dragged her away from the cashier¡¯s table. Tihana struggled to free her hand but he was too strong for her. ¡°Let go of me you bastard!¡± She half yelled whilst struggling but Trenton didn¡¯t give a listening ear. He was dragging her outside and to his car, this made Tihana struggle even more hard. ¡°Leave my hand, leave me.¡± She cried out. Trenton opened the opposite driver¡¯s seat and tried to push her inside but a force pulled him back then a punchnded on his face. He let go of Tihana immediately to gain his bnce. ¡°How dare youy your filthy hands on my wife?!¡± Aiden yelled in anger and Trenton turned sharply to him, taking heavy breathes. Tihana felt relieved seeing Aidene to her aid but became scared again of what might happen now. ¡°Huh? How dare you?!¡± He yelled again and tried to punch Trenton again but he dodged and punched Aiden instead. Aiden turned back to him with full force and rushed blows on him. ¡°Stop it!¡± Tihana half yelled as she tried to separate Aiden from Trenton who was also trying to fight back. ¡°Please Aiden, stop.¡± She said fraily this time. She was suddenly feeling dizzy. She touched the side of her head and before she knew it, slumped to the floor. Chapter 48 That bast*Rd! ¡°Doctor, will she be alright?¡± Aiden asked for the second time with his hands on each other on the doctor¡¯s table. He was unusually worried about how she suddenly copsed and it made him think if Trenton did something to her before he arrived. ¡°She is fine Mr Aiden.¡± The doctor replied in a small smile. ¡°Are you sure?¡± Aiden asked. ¡°I can¡¯t lie to you on her case sir, believe me.¡± The doctor answered and Aiden sighed in relief. The doctor opened a file beside him on the table and took out an envelope. ¡°Congrattions, Mr Aiden, you¡¯ll soon be a father.¡± He said with his smile wider than before. ¡°What is that supposed to mean?¡± Aiden asked trying to figure out what the doctor really meant. ¡°We found out that your wife is pregnant sir.¡± The doctor repeated still with the smile and stretched out the envelope to Aiden. Aiden stared at him with widened eyes as he collected the envelope from him. He tore it up immediately like he didn¡¯t believe the doctor and brought out the neatly folded paper in it. He opened it and became more shocked than before. ¡°Is this really true?¡± Aiden found his voice to ask. ¡°Yes sir, it is.¡± The doctor nodded with his smile slightly beginning to fade away. Though, this wasn¡¯t the first time he was seeing this shocked expression on an expecting father, but he just couldn¡¯t fathom why Aiden had this look on because the others always had a reason. Aiden didn¡¯t know weather to be happy or sad at the news, he only gulped down nothing as he took in a deep breath. Truth be told, he has sometimes wished for this day toe but he still had one fear and that was if Tihana was ready, especially now that they were having issues. He quietly folded the paper back and put it in his inner suit pocket then stood up. ¡°Take me to her ward.¡± He ordered and the doctor stood up with a nod. ¡°Please, follow me.¡± He led Aiden out and within a minute, they were in her ward. She was up already and seemed to be in thoughts. Aiden wondered if she has already been informed but was proved wrong when she asked a question. ¡°What happened to me?¡± Tihana asked noticing the people in the room. ¡°You fell unconscious but thankfully you were brought in here quickly and now you are fine.¡± The doctor replied. Tihana sighed and took a nce at Aiden who also stared back at her keenly. ¡°Can you discharge me now, since you said I am fine?¡± She asked, making sure not to meet Aiden¡¯s gaze. He has been mysteriously quiet since he entered. ¡°Sure, I will but that won¡¯t be now because we still have to do some checks on the baby.¡± The doctor divulged in a teeth revealing smile. Tihana furrowed her eyes at the doctor like he had gone mad or something. ¡°Leave us alone.¡± Aiden voiced out, stopping the doctor from saying what he wanted to say. Aiden went closer to Tihana on the bed in slow steps, she was beginning to find him creepy with how he¡¯s been acting since he came in. Without further hesitation, Aiden brought out the test result, he gave it to her and she collected it after staring at him for a while. She slowly opened it and didn¡¯t clearly understand what was written, so she took her gaze back to Aiden. ¡°You¡¯re pregnant.¡± Aiden stated dryly and the paper dropped from her hands. ¡°She is pregnant?¡± They heard from the door and Aiden turned to look. ¡°She is pregnant?¡± Grandfather asked again, this time with a broad smile as he walked to the couple. ¡°What are you doing here, grandfather?¡± Aiden asked. ¡°I heard what happened to your wife from Wayne, so I decided to visit since she is my grand daughter inw.¡± Grandfather said with his hands apart. He was in all smiles. He turned to Tihana with a cheeky smile. ¡°Wait, you¡¯re truly pregnant?¡± He repeated. ¡°You¡¯ve heard it grandfather, she is truly pregnant, the doctor confirmed it.¡± Aiden replied instead to save Tihana of the stress. ¡°Oh my goodness!¡± Grandfather squealed like a child and engulfed Tihana in a warm embrace. He also pulled Aiden into the hug and Aiden almost choked due to how tight grandfather held him into the hug.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Grandfather disengaged after a while. ¡°Congrattions, my dear. This calls for a great celebration.¡± He announced ecstatically. Tihana tried her possible best to give grandfather a warm smile like she was happy and only Aiden could observe the sadness behind the smile. __~ Mr Norman entered into the house with a not so bright expression. He was still bothered about Tihana being his daughter. ¡°Wee back Sir.¡± Nanny Grace greeted and Mr Norman waved at her, heading upstairs. ¡°Your daughter is back sir.¡± Nanny Grace announced loudly enough for him to hear. Mr Norman paused on the staircase as he turned to nanny Grace. ¡°Blossom is back?¡± He asked with shock and she nodded. He hurriedly resumed his steps to his daughter¡¯s room as he guessed she must be there. Nanny Grace smiled at this before going back to what she was doing. Mr Norman opened the door and right there on the bed was his daughter, Blossom. Blossom also turned when she noticed a presence in her room and she happily jumped on her father who in turn epted her in joy as he twirled her around. ¡°I missed you dad.¡± Blossom whined still holding tight to her father. ¡°I missed you too my princess.¡± Mr Norman said in a wide smile and released her. ¡°Who released you?¡± He asked the one question on his mind. ¡°I also don¡¯t know dad, I was in the cell when a warden came to free me.¡± She replied and her father sighed. ¡°I¡¯m really d to see you again in my arms and I want you to promise me one thing, that you won¡¯t repeat this ever again.¡± Her father said cupping her cheeks. ¡°I also regret what I¡¯ve done dad, and I promise I won¡¯t do it again.¡± Blossom replied with face down and her dad smiled before hugging her again. ¡°Have you had your bath?¡± He asked after disengaging. ¡°Before you had even told me.¡± Blossom replied. ¡°I trust you.¡± Her father smiled. ¡°Dad, are you okay?¡± Blossom asked noticing the weary look behind her father¡¯s smile. ¡°Yes, I¡¯m fine, why do you ask?¡± Mr Norman answered immediately. ¡°You look so stressed out to me right now, what is the matter?¡± Blossom asked back. ¡°Or have you been worried about me?¡± She asked again with her eyebrows raised. ¡°Yes, you know getting you out of that cell became my top priority and I think it took a great toll on me physically too.¡± Mr Norman replied immediately. ¡°Thank you dad.¡± She said and embraced her father. ¡°You¡¯re wee my princess.¡± ¡°Okay, let me go and freshen up, ask the cook to prepare us something, I¡¯lle down to join you soon.¡± Her father said as he disengaged and she nodded. He smiled at her again before leaving. Blossom sighed and also left her room to the kitchen to do as her father instructed. _~ ¡°Are you sure you can wait here for him, ma¡¯am?¡± The maid said as she served Blossom a box of juice in a tray with a ss cup in it. ¡°How many times do I have to repeat myself? I said I will wait here for him till whenever he arrives.¡± She said with a re that made the maid step back a bit. ¡°I¡¯m sorry ma¡¯am.¡± The maid apologized immediately with a bow. Blossom didn¡¯t reply, instead she just rolled her eyes as she went back to scrolling on her phone. The honk of a car was heard from the outside, making Blossom look out the window. She guessed he must have been back and just like she guessed, he came in secondster. She furrowed her brows when she saw a bandage on his body. She stood up and walked briskly to him. ¡°Hey! What happened to you?¡± She asked with worried look on. ¡°I scrimmaged with a fucking bastard.¡± Trenton replied looking surprised to see her. Blossom touched the bandaged spot and he groaned slightly. ¡°Who did you fight with?¡± She asked yet again as she folded her hands underneath her boobs. ¡°I will exin thatter but first, how did you get out?¡± Trenton asked trying to ease his curiosity. ¡°Well, it seems as if Aiden reconsidered.¡± Blossom replied with a shrug and Trenton¡¯s mind shed back to when he threatened him at his office. ¡°So, the bastard did as I told him.¡± He mumbled with an almost invisible smirk. ¡°What is it?¡± Blossom asked. ¡°Huh?¡± Trenton raised a brow. ¡°You just muttered something.¡± She exined. ¡°Oh! It¡¯s nothing.¡± Trenton shrugged. ¡°Are you sure?¡± She asked again and he nodded. ¡°Okay then, let¡¯s take you to your room.¡± She said and gently ced his hand on her shoulder before they proceeded upstairs. Perhaps she’s sleeping ¡°Aiden don¡¯t tell me that! Don¡¯t tell me that ever again! I told you I¡¯m tired of this, I¡¯m tired of you treating me like am some pieces of trash.¡± Tihana yelled at him over and over again. They have gotten home and throughout the ride home, Tihana couldn¡¯t wait to take her frustration on Aiden. Aiden sat and watched her pace up and down the living room. ¡°What exactly is your problem?¡± He was surprisingly calm with his question. ¡°My problem? Aiden you manipted me! I don¡¯t even know why I have been calm all this while and taking in all the insult you¡¯ve given to me. You are the one in need here, You need me, I don¡¯t need you!¡± She breathed and sat on the couch opposite Aiden. ¡°You¡¯ve done absolutely nothing but cause me pain, and now.. because of your silly mistake, you got me pregnant!¡± ¡°Are you saying my child is a mistake? How dare you!¡± Aiden stood up and this time he was yelling at her, Tihana lost it and before one can say jack, Tihana¡¯s palm were on his face¡­ pping him unaware. ¡°Don¡¯t you dare, I repeat, don¡¯t you dare yell at me ever again!¡± Aiden grab her by her throat almost immediately, never in his life had he allowed a woman toy their hands on him and Tihana won¡¯t be an expectation. ¡°Did you just hit me?¡± ¡°What¡¯ll you do? Hit me back?! Go on Aiden, hit me! After putting me in so much pain you haven¡¯t had enough?¡± ¡°Getting pregnant was the main part of the deal! That¡¯s why I fuckin married you. Can¡¯t you read?¡± ¡°I¡¯m tired of this Aiden, please¡­ Just let me go, I¡¯ve had enough.¡± ¡°If I had wanted to let you go, well not anymore. You¡¯re carrying my baby.¡± Aiden made to touch her stomach but Tihana was quick to p his hand off, ring at him. Aiden let go of his hand on her neck and she gasp. ¡°Well, I can¡¯t let you go know. You can keep up with everything and leave once you put to bed, our contract will be over immediately you bore me the child.¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Tihana stared at this monster before her, it made her wonder how she have been putting up with all this his behavior and had never stood up for herself. She felt mad at herself. When she heard the doctor said she was pregnant at that veryst minute, she had wanted to yell and say alot of things but grandfather had interrupted that moment. It wasn¡¯t until now that Tihana realized she wasn¡¯t ready to be a Mom. These are things she could¡¯ve considered when she was signing that contract, But Aiden had been persistent and left her with no choice. Laying on her bed, Tihana let the tears she was holding back to fall on her cheeks. To her, Aiden had ruined her life. Never ever growing up had she thought that her life will be one this way. Even tho all this are just fake, the marriage, their love in public, expect for the baby¡­ Tihana had hoped that Aiden will understand she has feelings too. How¡¯ll she have the mindset to carry this baby when she wasn¡¯t ready? When she didn¡¯t love the father? When she knows she¡¯s going to wake up some day and everyone will be gone. She¡¯s going to put to bed some day and she¡¯s going to leave her baby behind. Thinking about this, Tihana¡¯s hand circled her tummy as she cries. Her life wouldn¡¯t have been this messed up if she hadn¡¯t agree to go on that date. Just one particr date had ruined her life. It brought back so many memories to her. She was hurting and needed someone to talk to. Diana had called her twice now, but she never answered. What was she gonna say? ¡°Diana I¡¯m pregnant! I¡¯m carrying the devil¡¯s child.¡± How ridiculous will that be? Things were getting out of control and Tihana was the one in pains. Maybe she hadn¡¯t just realized how much she hated Aiden until her pregnancy was announced. ¡°Ma¡¯am will you like to have anything?¡± The maid asked after standing in the room for minutes. She¡¯ve been asking the same question but Tihana hadn¡¯t seen to notice or hear her. ¡°No. I¡¯m fine.¡±. She muttered and stood up. While the maid bows and left the room, Tihana made her way into the bathroom. All she wanted was a warm bath, to make her feel better at least. She wanted to soak herself inside the water. She could¡¯ve gone for swimming, but she¡¯s afraid of drowning. ~~ ¡°Are you still in the office?¡± Aiden asked Wayne through the phone as he entered his car. ¡°No boss, I left some minutes ago. Do you need me to do something urgent for you ?¡± Aiden breathed. ¡°Nothing.¡± He disconnected the call and sigh. Never had he expected Tihana to say all those words to him and it was almost as if she became a very different person immediately hearing of her pregnancy. Aiden knew she had alot to say but had stopped when grandfather walked in. While they had rode home, Aiden had expected her to say more but she remained quiet until they were home before saying all she wanted to speak about. He touched his cheek and swallowed, Tihana pping him was something he had been trying to put his hand on¡­ He had never in his wildest dream expected that from her. Was it all the pregnancy? Or this is her, revealing her true self? His phone was ringing and he had allowed it to ring for the second time before he picked after seeing it was grandfather. ¡°How¡¯s your wife?¡± That was the first question he asked. Aiden breathed, things were kind of no longer going his way and he couldn¡¯t believe he¡¯s afraid of what next Tihana might do. Ofcourse he won¡¯t dare to hit her back or cause her pain, she¡¯s carrying his baby! Somehow, that feeling of hearing he¡¯s gonna be a father was overwhelming. Aiden hadn¡¯t realized how badly he wants to be called dad until this day. ¡°Perhaps she¡¯s sleeping.¡± He muttered. ¡°Oh great! Do take care of her. As you know, pregnantdies tend to be more dramatic and annoying. Don¡¯t hurt her so she can be able to give us what we want. A heir.¡± ¡°I get it.¡± ¡°Least I forgot. Your mum is back in town¡­ She arrived two hours ago and said she couldn¡¯t reach you, you should visit her. It¡¯s been long.¡± That made Aiden smile.. at least there¡¯s someone to talk to. And so he disconnected the call and reversed the car, driving out of thepound. I was drugged ¡°So what¡¯s your n?¡± Trenton finally asked Blossom after what seems like forever. Blossom had went on to narrate to him that she still had no idea who filed for her bail but she felt like it was Aiden because there¡¯s no one else. On the other hand, Trenton had told her about his encounter with Aiden and the fight that had broken up between them and how Tihana had gone unconscious. Truth be told, back there, Trenton had felt bad that Tihana lost conscious because of him and he had stared with hatred and envy at Aiden as he carried her to his car. Trenton just can¡¯t deny the fact that he loves Tihana so much. He wanted her and seeing her married to Aiden was the worst thing for him. It made him feel nothing but rage. Twice now, he had tried to gather information if their marriage was actually real or it was just an act. He knew Aiden better than anyone else, he can sometimes do crazy things just to keep his reputation. ¡°I don¡¯t know but I think I¡¯ll be giving up on Aiden. I made a fool out of my self real big time.¡± Blossom sighed and watch Trenton¡¯s expression kneely, he doesn¡¯t seem praised with her answer. But blossom feels like he was making this a very big issue. All her life, all she had ever wanted was Aiden. And she had never for once stopped trying, but what had happened since then? Aiden had never looked at her way never had he sees her as someone worthy of him. Blossom had looked at herself and was disgusted with her act, she wasn¡¯t sure if she was ever going to face Aiden again after what happened thest time. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that Trenton. You and I know I¡¯ve tried my best.¡± ¡°I never know you as someone who gives up easily. So you¡¯re gonna allow that girl win Aiden over.¡± Blossom hated how that word sounds in Trenton¡¯s mouth, it made her feel this spake of jealously that is always there. Truly, Blossom doesn¡¯t think she can stand Aiden being with another woman. How she got to love this man so much was something she doesn¡¯t understand and she hates it. ¡°It¡¯s not like I can do anything to separate them. So , whatever it is.¡± ¡°I heard something.¡± Trenton broke the silence after a short period of time. Blossom took a sip of her drink and stare at her, her ears waiting to hear whatever it is Trenton had heard. ¡°That there marriage is nothing but an act. Someone gave me the information.¡± ¡°What are you saying?¡± ¡°Am saying that, whatever it is these two are doing are not real. Come to think if it, you know how Aiden would act if he loves someone deeply, look at it Blossom¡­ How many times have you seen them both together?¡± ¡°Trenton.¡± Blossom called out with a chuckle. ¡°We both know Aiden has pride. He won¡¯t want the media to be saying he went under a woman¡¯s shield.¡± ¡°You¡¯re not getting this. But wait, until I prove to you that all this are just an act of theirs. ¡± Blossom didn¡¯t respond immediately this time. She watched Trenton as he pull out a pack of cigarette and took out one. ¡°So, let¡¯s say that you¡¯re right about this being a y of there¡¯s. Why would Aiden stope so low to do that? And with that girl?. I mean, What is it exactly ?¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t know.¡± ¡°Then you¡¯ve to find out. I need to know if what you¡¯re saying is true.¡± Trenton just nods and Blossom looks away. If eventually Trenton was telling the truth about this marriage being fake, why was it so? Like, it was true the marriage was in a rush but she had assumed they¡¯ve both been having a secret rtionship and finally decided to get married. She had also thought that it was because he was dating Tihana that made him not to want anything to do with her. And when she had asked grandfather about this, he wouldn¡¯t have possibly lie to her too right? ¡°And, didn¡¯t you say Tihana was your Ex? What do you n to do with her?. I mean, are you okay seeing her married to Aiden? You don¡¯t feel jealous or the need to get back to her.?¡± ¡°Breath.¡± Trenton said slowly and blossom sighed. She needed to have Trenton on her side if she was ever going to seed in breaking this two. ¡°I¡¯d still love her.¡± Trenton muttered. ¡°What are you doing about it so far? Like¡­.¡± Trenton caught her shut. ¡°She won¡¯t want to have anything to do with me. She ims to love Aiden so much.¡± ¡°Bitch.¡± Blossom muttered with utter hatred. ____ ¡°Mother.¡± Aiden called immediately and open her arms to hug her. The hugsted for a minute before she disengage and went on to kiss her son¡¯s cheeks. ¡°You look so big my baby. I missed you.¡± She was sniffing, obviously pushing her tears back. ¡°You¡¯re not looking bad either.¡± ¡°Come on in , Son.¡± She made way for him toe in and then shut the door behind her. ¡°Forgive me for not being at your wedding. A lot of things was holding me back, why didn¡¯t youe over with her? I had wished so much to meet her.¡± ¡°At least you sent your gift. That was enough¡­ She¡¯s sick, that¡¯s why she couldn¡¯te with me¡± Aiden answered both question as he sits down. His mom handed him a ss of whiskey and sat beside him.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°You look stressed, is everything going well with you two?¡± ¡°Yes ma¡¯am. Just that uhm¡­. ¡± She stared at him kneely, eager to hear what he wants to say. Right when she asked about his wife, she¡¯d had noticed his expression changed but he was quick to cover it up. ¡°First she¡¯s pregnant. Second, did I ever tell you that our marriage is just a contract? All I want from her is a baby, and uhm¡­ It¡¯s grandfather behind all this. ¡± There was silence. Ms Turner dropped her ss and stood up. ¡°You mean, you don¡¯t love her?¡± ¡°Ma¡­..¡± She cut her shut. ¡°How dare you! I didn¡¯t raise you that way to y with woman¡¯s emotion.. how could you get married without love? What child! That¡¯s not enough excuse.¡± ¡°Tell me how much pains you¡¯ve caused her.¡± ¡°Mum please¡­¡± ¡°Tell me!¡± Her voice was angered. and if there¡¯s anyone Aiden have respect for, it was his mother. ¡°Well, let¡¯s say that she got pregnant was because I forced myself on her. But it wasn¡¯t my fault! I was¡­.¡± Like a sh, Ms Turnernded a p on his cheek. ¡°You brat! You are nothing much more than your father. I thought you were better.¡± ¡°Mother, what are you saying!¡± ¡°You have no respect for women! And I¡¯m ashamed of you, must especially¡­. At your father¡¯s Daddy. He manipted you the same way he did to your father, and I thought you know better.¡± ¡°Mother, it wasn¡¯t my fault. I was drugged. ¡± ¡°Leave my presence and never return until you learn from your mistakes.¡± Without any words, Aiden knew better to leave immediately which he did. Ms Turner watched him leave her building before she breathed down and sat down. But she was so pissed she needed to rash out on someone and so, she grab her cell phone , her handbag and walked out of the sitting room. Emma’s word Tihana finally stepped out of her room after what seems like decade. She had heard Aiden¡¯s car drive out about three hours ago but she still didn¡¯t make an attempt to step outside. Also, she had made sure to switch off her phone. Somehow, she just couldn¡¯t summon the courage to tell Diana about this. Thinking about the pregnancy made Tihana touch her stomach, it was still at the early stage so it was barely noticeable. When she woke up and looked at herself in the mirror, Tihana had been surprised as of how swallow her face was.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. She breathed, Aiden was kind of suffocating her and she don¡¯t know for how long she can stand his presence. Having him not at home right now was the best for Tihana. At least that¡¯s what she thinks. ¡°Did Aiden say anything or where he¡¯s going before he left?¡± Tihana asked the maid she meet outside her door as she starts making her way down the stairs. ¡°No ma¡¯am. We didn¡¯t even know when he left.¡± ¡°What¡¯s for dinner?¡± Tihana finally asked as she sat down. This maid stood next to her, while Tihana had asked her question, she didn¡¯t stop walking and so the maid had to follow behind. ¡°We haven¡¯t made anything. We prepared lot of dish earlier on, but none of you had anything. I was waiting for you to decide what we should prepare.¡± Tihana looked at her briefly and sigh. ¡°I¡¯m having headache, can I get any medicine?¡± The maid bowed and walk away and Tihana just sighed. She have been sighing and mere look at her, one could tell she¡¯s stressed. Tihana kind of wanted to be left alone, right now, she felt everyone to be a pest on her life. It made her wonder if it was because of her baby? But heck no! The doctor just said it¡¯s only a month old, how could there start being symptoms immediately. The maid returned back to her with a ss of water and some drug. Without waiting for instructing, Tihana take it from the te and throw into her mouth, swallowing it with the water. ¡°Thank you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee now. Could you tell me what you¡¯ll like us to prepare?¡± That made Tihana remember she never answered that question. Truth be told, she have no idea what to say. She doesn¡¯t feel hungry and it¡¯s almost like she forgot all the names of the foods. ¡°I¡¯m not hungry. Why not make anything for Aiden and I¡¯ll just go back to sleep.¡± Tihana said and look at her phone, viewing the time. It waste. Tihana wasn¡¯t one bit worried why Aiden wasn¡¯t back home yet. Afterall , starting from today, she had promised herself that she¡¯ll put aside all the feelings and remind herself that this marriage is absolutely nothing but a contract. ¡°Are you sure about that ma¡¯am? I mean, since you came back home you didn¡¯t had anything and we all have been worried for you.¡± Tihana look at her. ¡°Make for only Aiden, and I tell you. I¡¯m fine. I need to be left alone by the way.¡± When the maid walks away, Tihana was left to think about her life all over again. It was frustrating¡­ This baby! How is she sure she¡¯s ready to be a Mom? She¡¯s still battling the fact that she didn¡¯t know who her own real father is, and now¡­ She¡¯s going to give birth and will have to walk out of his life, leaving him with no mother. Could she possibly do this? Keep up with the terms of her contract? While lost in thought, Tihana recalled her Conversation with Mr Norman, earlier.. she had seen that question as just nothing of a more meaning. But now she thinks of it, it made her wonder if Blossom¡¯s father might have possibly known her mother while she was alive? With the way he asked about her, he obviously might have recognized the picture. Aiden walked into the house, Tihana who was lost in thought couldn¡¯t have noticed him if not the stinking air that filled up immediately. Aiden fall on the couch like he was some piece of trash. While Tihana just stares at him, she feel hurt even more. ¡°Have you gone out drinking?¡± She questioned no one in particr. She stood up and made to leave him on that couch, but when she noticed how cold and weezy it was.. she decided to at least do him a little favor even when he doesn¡¯t deserve it. Coming back downstairs with a nket, Tihana removed his shoes and almost puked. ¡°Goodness. You stink!¡± She yelled and sat in the floor for a while trying not to vomit. The smell wasn¡¯t that much, but guess her pregnancy might have added to it. Tihana hates it that everything now reminds her she¡¯s pregnant, it makes her freak out. Standing up. She managed to cover him with the nket before retreating back to the room, leaving Aiden there as he was already fast asleep. _____ Emma paced around the sitting room tapping her feet continuously on the floor. She hates this! She hate that she don¡¯t only have to stop schooling but also have to sit down all day and nurse a sick man. There¡¯s nothing much more than that she could hate less. Just the smell alone irritates her. ¡°Mum, why don¡¯t we just ask Tihana for help! There¡¯s no way we can do this on our way. She¡¯ll surely be of help to us here.¡± She looked up at Emma and didn¡¯t respond immediately but when she finally does, she was boiling in anger. ¡°I have told you many times, keep that name off your mouth. I cannot stomp too low to go and beg her to help us, remember¡­ She¡¯s no part of this family.¡± ¡°See mother, the more I think about it, the more I think she is part of this family and will always be.¡± .¡±far from that, all I¡¯m saying is that father will die if we don¡¯t get help sooner. I think we should cut down our pride.¡± She red at his daughter but never said or responses to her again. ¡°I¡¯m heading out. I need to catch some good breath.¡± With an eye roll, Emma walks out of their apartment. Her father have been sick and have to retire from work, each day while they think the sickness was getting better¡­ It was far from that. He needed to be at the hospital, but Emma nor her mother had any cash to ce while the medication goes on. Emma hade to the conclusion to ask Tihana for help, she¡¯s married. Married to a very healthy man! And Emma was sure Tihana would dly help them out. She knows Tihana to be the type that never holds a grudge. But Emma¡¯s mother never weed the idea of asking Tihana for help. Infact, they have had serious issue each time Emma speak about it. ¡°I just hope father doesn¡¯t die before we find help. ¡± This was Emma¡¯s word, to herself as she stare around the corridor. She slapped me Mr Norman stepped into the doctor¡¯s office once his meeting had ended. He had waited too long for this, and while at the meeting , he couldn¡¯t concentrate cause a lot was going through his mind. Had he not seen the picture, then he wouldn¡¯t have bother or even have time to think about all this. The fact there , was that, Eventually Mr Norman had had a rtionship outside his Marriage¡­. However, his wife had forgiven him and they¡¯ve both moved on like nothing happened until Mrs Norman died. Never had Mr Norman thought of anythinging out of his outside rtionship. But seeing Tihana and hearing all she has to say about the death of her mother and about her not knowing who her real father is.. It made him curios about lot of things and we was ready to find out. ¡°My maid said you sent a voice mail that the test result is ready.¡± He said immediately as she draw a chair and sat down, outting his fist on his chin. Waiting eagerly to hear him spill the beans.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Yes sir. I wasn¡¯t aware you could make it today. Anyways, give me a minute to get the report from my nurses.¡± Mr Norman nodded his head and watch the doctor step out. He rap his food continuously on the floor. Soon the doctor returned and handed the file to him. ¡°Here you go.¡± Norman collected it but couldn¡¯t open it, or he didn¡¯t make an attempt to open it. ¡°I think you¡¯d just tell me.¡± He muttered. The doctor chuckle and watch his expression closely. He was stressed. ¡°Well, the test result was positive. She¡¯s your daughter.¡± The room fall silent as Mr Norman led back on the chair shutting his eyes. He breathed down. ¡°Who is this girl? I never know you had a daughter outside¡­ What are you going to do about it now?¡± ¡°Let me worry about it.¡± Mr Norman stood up, grabbing the file, he made to exist the office but stop and put his hand inside his pocket bringing out some huge dor note, he drop it on the desk. ¡°Never let the cat out of the bag.¡± He muttered and Ofcourse, the doctor understand him. While Mr Norman makes his way to his car, he knew for sure that he have a lot to think about. A lot to fix, some problems to handle. And when he thinks about blossom¡­ Things seems worst and out of control for him. ____ ¡°Am asking you again now, Who¡¯s he to you?¡± Aiden questioned Tihana recklessly. When Tihana had made her way down the dining room, she noticed Aiden wasn¡¯t on the couch anymore and he wasn¡¯t in the room either. She assumed he was out and didn¡¯t even bother asking the maids. Now, while she had settled down to eat, Aiden had approached her with some questions and he seem so pissed. ¡°I don¡¯t know who you are talking about Aiden. I think it¡¯s too early for you to be making this fuss.¡± ¡°You have no idea what I¡¯m talking about? The guy¡­ The guy that I had to punch because he was dragging you to his car. Who is he to you?¡± ¡°Aiden! You are being so ridiculous. This happened two days ago ! You never asked me about it, why are you doing so now?¡± Aiden grab her by her throat, making Tihana wince painfully. ¡°Who is he to you! Are you having a rtionship outside our marriage?!¡± He was yelling. Tihana let out a chuckle before she went on to p his hand off. ¡°Outside this marriage?! I have a life and I won¡¯t let you take it away from me. I hate every single day of my life with you.¡± ¡°As much as that man is no one to me, let¡¯s say he¡¯s my boyfriend. What right do you own on me?! Our marriage is fake! Keep that in your mind, you made the contract yourself. The only thing keeping me back with you is this baby! Shame on you Aiden.¡± Tihana made to walk away but stopped and turn to him. ¡°One more thing. Let today be thest day you¡¯ll ever grab my throat or raise your hand on me. I wonder if that¡¯s the way your father treated your mother and she was able to give birth to you. Stay out of my way! ¡± Aiden stood and watch her walk away, leaving the dining and obviously loosing her appetite to eat. ¡°You need to return back to work! I¡¯m still your boss.¡± Aiden yelled after her. Tihana turned to him and chuckle. ¡°Not anymore. I resign.¡± And then she walks away, back upstairs. Aiden throw his fist on the air. Everyone is just cussing him out and making him frustrated. First it was his mother who he thought could help him in some certain things. And now, he have to deal with this new attitude of his dear wife. He scoff and pick up his phone. Walking out of the apartment. Let¡¯s say, it hurts him the most that Tihana resigned from work. That alone he doesn¡¯t know if he can handle it. He kind of enjoyed herpany even tho he never said it out loud. ¡°Wayne. I¡¯ll like to see you in the office.¡± ¡°Are you there already and is everything okay?¡± ¡°Am on my way. Everything is just not okay.¡± Minutester, Aiden alighted from his car and steeped In. Wayne joined him on the hallway. ¡°Good morning. You sounded so pissed on the phone and had me worried. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Aiden didn¡¯t stop walking. ¡°Tihana is pregnant.¡± He slowly announces. Wayne stop on his track since they were now inside Aiden¡¯s office. Aiden on the other hand, made his way to his seat. ¡°You¡¯re kidding me. You both never had sex.¡±.. Wayne seem to realize something after that word. ¡°Or wait¡­ That night!¡± He muttered and sat down too. ¡°But why is that the issue? You should be happy that at least something ising out of this act. Isn¡¯t that what your contract with her is mainly all about?¡± ¡°She¡¯s resigned from work.¡± ¡°Perhaps she¡¯s stressed because of the pregnancy. It happens.¡± Wayne was quick to answer. ¡°Her behavior is annoying recently.¡± ¡°It¡¯s the pregnancy too.¡± ¡°She pped me!¡± ¡°You pissed her off. Mhan, she¡¯s pregnant.¡± Aiden stopped for a while and stare at Wayne who doesn¡¯t seem bothered at all. ¡°Leave my presence.¡±he strictly said to him. Bleeding ¡°How could you do that to my Son!¡± Ms Turner was yelling at grandfather who surprisedly was sitting calmly. ¡°Don¡¯t be a problem now Moreen. Everything is fine.¡± ¡°When will you stop huh? You tell me! You did the same thing to your son, My husband, and made me married to him under a contract. Which eventually we ended up being stuck together because of Aiden.¡± ¡°You should be grateful to me. I gave you life, a better version of yourself. I¡¯m only doing the best for Aiden, he¡¯s needs a heir.¡± Ms Turner sat down and stare at him nkly. ¡°Aiden is not yet old. I¡¯m not against him getting married. I¡¯m against the fact that this marriage is based on lies and no love!¡± ¡°It won¡¯tst. She¡¯ll leave once the baby is Borne.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t allow that to happen. You have done enough, and I came here to tell you, to stay away from Aiden.¡± ¡°Are you threatening me , woman! Aiden is my grandson.¡± ¡°And he is my son. Stay away from him! You¡¯ve done enough already, all you care about is thepany not about the family. I feel disgusted to be standing before you.¡± And just like that, Ms Turner got herself pped on the face by grandfather. It had taken her by surprise as she held her cheek, staring at him. ¡°Did you just .. pped me!?¡± ¡°Watch what you say to me. I¡¯m only doing my best for the family! Aiden refused to get married and thepany will be at stake when he eventually retired and have no heir.¡± ¡°Aiden is just 33! If not 32!.¡± ¡°He needs to get married early to be able to train his child.¡± ¡°And marrying someone he doesn¡¯t love is the only thing you can think about ¡± ¡°Aiden is a yboy.¡± ¡°He is my son! I don¡¯t care what your reasons are. I tell you again, stay away from him. And about thedy in question? I¡¯ll make sure she gets the life she deserves¡­ I won¡¯t have her bow to your feet the same way I did. And this fake marriage? I¡¯ll make sure it isn¡¯t fake.¡± ¡°Your n about her leaving after the baby? That too I¡¯ll be against. You don¡¯t know the pain of a mother having to leave her baby behind. ¡± ¡°She signed the contract. if she feel she couldn¡¯t do it she could¡¯ve said so.¡± ¡°I¡¯m out of here.¡± Ms Turner said in dismissal and walks away with her hand bag. How furious she had been after getting to the bottom of all this. She entered her car but didn¡¯t drive out immediately, She led back and breathed down the air she doesn¡¯t know she¡¯ve been holding in. The next thing in her mind, was meeting whoever it is thisdy was. ___ ¡°Tihana never told me and won¡¯t take my calls.¡± Diana said tiredly.. ¡°Aiden was the one that informed me tho. You need to check on her and make sure she¡¯s okay, Aiden isining about this new annoying behavior of her¡¯s and I told him perhaps it¡¯s the pregnancy.¡± ¡°Annoying behavior?¡± Diana scoff. ¡°Aiden is really something else, He got her into this mess and now he sees her behavior as annoying. Damn, how much I want to kill him with my barehands.¡± ¡°I won¡¯t let you. I won¡¯t let you be a murderer.¡± Wayne chuckles. He have to add thatst part after getting a re from Diana. ¡°Whatever. I¡¯m so worried about her right now.¡± There was silence, and while Diana think of Tihana and why she haven¡¯t called or ept her own calls. .. Wayne on the hand stares at Diana¡¯s face. Truth be told, he is just realizing how attached he had be to Diana. It was as if she became his newest buddy that no day passes without him having to think about her. If not for his work and his hands being tied down with work, he¡¯d like to spend all day of his being around her. ¡°I wanted to ask you something. Diana.¡± Wayne said. Diana snap out of the thought and look up and Wayne. She didn¡¯t reply and just pick up a ss of water, Wayne nervously watched her as she drinks. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Why are you doing this? I mean, keeping a fake boyfriend.¡± ¡°What are you talking about? I exined to you already that my father is pressuring me. That was even why Tihana ended up with that devil in the first ce. Why? Why are you asking again?¡± ¡°How long do you think you can continue doing this? We can continue doing this?.¡± Diana stared at him for a while. ¡°Is everything okay? Did My Father said anything to you that made you worried. Trust me, this deal is only between us and Tihana as long as you never told anyone else. ¡± ¡°I understand. But I think it¡¯d better if you get yourself a real boyfriend. Not a fake boyfriend for hire. This fake dating won¡¯t solve the case that you¡¯re still single and lying to your father.¡± ¡°Okay that¡¯s it! What¡¯s your problem.! Are you tired of the deal, then let¡¯s cancel it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s not what I mean Diana.¡± Before he can finish, Diana was already standing and carrying her hand bag. ¡°I thought you¡¯re better and can understand my situation. But it seems you see me as someone who¡¯s desperate. I¡¯m trying to save a face here, don¡¯t paint me ck. The deal is over and I¡¯m out of here.¡± Diana walks away and Wayne have to pick up his phone and run after her. Outside the restaurant, it was getting dark already.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Diana wait up.¡± ¡°What is it?¡± She stops and turn to him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry if you misunderstood any of my words. I¡¯m only trying to say that we shouldn¡¯t keep lying about this.¡± ¡°I get it. And I just said the deal is over, I don¡¯t want to have you around me no more. Alis, you¡¯re just like your boss.¡± ¡°Diana please¡­¡± ¡°Diana.¡± She heard a voice behind her and she turned to look behind her. And there stood Tihana, looking as miserable as ever. ¡°Tihana. What¡¯s wrong with you?¡± Tihana slowly held her tummy as tears rush down her cheeks. Diana wondered how Tihana already know she¡¯d be here. What is she saying, anyone knows she always spend her evening here. It was mostly with Tihana until she got married and now she started doing it with Wayne which will also end tonight. ¡°My baby¡­ I¡¯m bleeding.¡± ¡°Oh My! ¡± Diana gasp. Tihana fall unconsciously but Wayne was able to catch her before she hit the ground. She¡¯d be seriously hurt if she had fallen down on the hard floor. Wayne turn to Diana. ¡°Get the car!¡± Tame my son ¡°How dare you! You shameless arrogant man I feel disgusted to stand with. You¡¯ve cause her absolutely nothing but pain! I hope you¡¯re happy now huh?¡± Wayne have tried so much to pull Diana away from Aiden but she seem so pissed and wasn¡¯t ready to hear whatever it is anyone has to say. ¡°All she have ever done, was try to make you happy! She bows to your feet and bind to the contract, what do you do!? Take her for granted and abused her. You should be ashamed of yourself.¡± ¡°Diana, that¡¯s enough.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t talk to me Wayne! You stay off this.¡± Her face wasn¡¯t the same and even Wayne was too scared to say much to her cause he knows she¡¯ll use his words against him. Wayne have never seen this look on Diana¡¯s face until now, and it tells so much of how she cares about her friend. ¡°In case she never told you.. Tihana have been through a lot already, She has no family! And that date? I was supposed to be the one at that date but because I hate you but couldn¡¯t say no to my father, I have to let her rece me. None of this was her fault! Just stop it already, stop hurting her. God knows what you did that made her bleed.¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t do anything.¡± Aiden replied slowly for the first time to all of Diana¡¯s yelling. ¡°I don¡¯t care what you¡¯ve to say. Just hope nothing happens to her! And about her pregnancy? I hope she loses this baby so she can terminate her contract with you and have piece of mind.¡± ¡°Diana!¡± Wayne called and this time, he wasn¡¯t trying to calm Diana down, he was trying to put her in order. Hell seek, this is his boss she¡¯s talking to like this and as much as Aiden deserve to hear everything that is being said to him, Wayne feels like thatst words of Diana was so out of line. ¡°Watch what you say.. Dia¡± ¡°Or what? Go on! Support him because he¡¯s your boss. Both of you are actually the same. And I¡¯d appreciate it if I don¡¯t meet you both here again when she wakes up.¡± ¡°But why? I need to know if she¡¯s okay!¡± Aiden stood up and made to walk into Tihana¡¯s ward but Diana spread her arm, blocking his way. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t dare. Leave¡­ You two!¡± Her eyes went to Wayne¡¯s but it was only for a second before she broke the nce. ¡°Just leave. You¡¯ve done enough, go home and drink yourself to stupor. You deserve the best husband medal.¡±Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Aiden stepped back and breathed, putting his hand inside his pocket, he sighs. ¡°Alright. Just take care of her.¡± ¡°I have been doing that all my life and I don¡¯t need you to put me up on a task.¡± Aiden looks at Wayne and like he understands, they both walked out of the corridor. Diana sighed and enters the ward. ¡°He left?¡± Tihana asked immediately, opening her eyes. ¡°Yes. Hope you¡¯re feeling better? Girl, you got me so worried and I¡¯m so mad at you too.¡± Tihana slowly sat up and led her back on the wall before looking at Diana. ¡°Don¡¯t be. I¡¯m fine, just need a ss of water.¡± ¡°Let me get one for you.¡± Tihana watched her exist the room and returns minutester with the water, she handed it to her and Tihana didn¡¯t hesitate to drink it all down at a go. ¡°I¡¯ll keep it here.¡± Diana took the ss from her and ce it on the side table. ¡°Why did you ask me not to let him in.. but first, why do I have to find out about your pregnancy from someone else? And you aren¡¯t even returning my calls.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry Diana. Everything had happened too fast I hardly had time to think about it.¡± Diana looks at her and sigh. ¡°I forgive you.¡± ¡°About Aiden¡­ I feel I¡¯ve been too harsh on him and stuffs.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to feel bad, Aiden have been hard on you too. He recently changed just because you threatened to leak out the secret and then also because you¡¯re carrying his baby.¡± ¡°Truth be told Diana. I don¡¯t think I want to do this, carry this baby. I just want to end everything. Like terminate the contract, pay for the damages and have this pregnancy removed.¡± ¡°You¡¯ll do no such thing.¡± A voice interrupted them both and Diana and Tihana looked at the door to meet an elegant looking woman standing there. She walks closely to them and removed her sun sses after all. ¡°You must be Ms Tihana Turner?¡± She questioned. ¡°Yes. And you¡¯re?¡± Tihana looked at Diana in question of who the woman was, but Diana had raised her eyebrows that she had no idea who she was. ¡°Sorry for bragging in. My name is Moreen Turner. I¡¯m Aiden¡¯s Mother.¡± ¡°Oh My!¡± Tihana eximed and then silence fall in the room. Both Tihana and Diana were clearly in shock. Ms Turner takes her time to stare at Tihana and at the end, she realized she actually liked her. ¡°Have a sit maa.¡± Diana offered and sat up pushing the chair towards her. ¡°Thank you.¡± And turning to Tihana, ¡± How are you feeling? Hope nothing happened to the baby?¡± ¡°No ma¡¯am. About what you heard.. uhm¡­¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I know you¡¯re not going to do it.¡± Tihana nodded and there was yet again, another round of silence. ¡°Who¡¯s she?¡± ¡°Oh.. This is Diana Watts. She¡¯s my best friend and a sister to me.¡± ¡°Watts! I know your father. He never told me his daughter is all this fully grown.¡± There was a chuckle among them. ¡°Pleasure to meet you ma¡¯am. I¡¯m still surprised because Aiden never speaks about you.¡± ¡°Yeah. You know Aiden, he¡¯s an headache on his own. Actually Tihana, I came here to see you personally. I came over immediately I find out about you.¡± Tihana looks from her to Diana in surprise. ¡°I¡¯ll excuse you two now. If you need anything, just call.¡± Diana directed thest statement to Tihana who nodded. ¡°Why do you want to see me ma¡¯am? ¡± ¡°Can¡¯t I see you? I mean, I was never there on the wedding day and had seen you only once in the wedding picture I received. I was kind of worried and anxious to know who my son got married to.¡± Tihana gave her a wry smile as she had no idea what to say. ¡°Anyways. Tell me, Do you love My son?.¡± Tihana choked over nothing as she started coughing. Ms Turner had to hand her over the ss of water again. ¡°Thank you¡± she muttered and handed it back. ¡°You¡¯re carrying his baby. Don¡¯t tell me you don¡¯t love him? How were you able to put up with being pregnant for someone you don¡¯t love.¡± With the way she keeps saying this, it made Tihana wonder she wasn¡¯t informed about the fake marriage too. ¡°Anyways. We have a lot to talk about. But most important thing daughter¡­. I really need to make use of your help.¡± Tihana raise her eyelids and look at her. ¡°My help? Of what help could I possibly be to you?¡± ¡°I want you to¡­ I want you to tame my son.¡± The words came out slow and while Tihana try to pretend she didn¡¯t hear it, she couldn¡¯t. Cause she¡¯d heard her words! You love her? ¡°Ms Turner, with all due respect, I don¡¯t think I can do what you¡¯re asking. I don¡¯t mean to be disrespectful to you. But Aiden and I? It¡¯s not possible.¡± ¡°I understand that you¡¯re mad at Aiden, for his character and for the fact that he treats you with no respect. But it¡¯s not his fault.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t respond immediately, she have heard this many times from her and it¡¯s almost like that¡¯s the only thing she has to say. ¡°I¡¯ve heard you, Ms Turner.¡± ¡°Thank you! I know you¡¯re a good girl. I¡¯ll pay the bills for you to be discharged when I¡¯m going out. I¡¯m d you didn¡¯t loose your baby, please stay careful.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Ms Turner went on the kiss her a quick kiss on her forehead before leaving. Minutester and Dianaes in. ¡°Are you still alive? I was worried out there.¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t know much about her and since Aiden never talks to you about his mother, I was worried why she was here. What did she say? ¡± ¡°Diana, I¡¯m hungry.¡± Diana frown and re at you. ¡°Is this your way of closing this conversation? God, I can¡¯t believe we¡¯re starting to keep secrets now.¡± ¡°No secrets. I promise you¡­ Could you go talk to the doctor? I want to go back home.¡± ¡°To Aiden?¡± ¡°Not yet. I¡¯m going to stay with you for a while. I¡¯m stressed.¡± ¡°That pathetic fake husband of yours.¡± ¡°Fake husband?¡± A voice said once again,ing into the ward. Tihana and Diana turned to stare at Blossom in surprise. ¡°What are you doing here, Blossom? To make troubles again?¡± Diana fold her hand and approaches her, preventing her from getting a clear view of Tihana. Blossom chuckles. ¡°No. I actually came here to talk to Tihana, and clearly you¡¯re not Tihana. You don¡¯t have to make your self always noticed ¡± ¡°You!¡± ¡°Move out of my way.¡± Blossom pushed Diana slightly and then approach the bed and sat down. Tihana didn¡¯t for once take her eyes off her. ¡°I heard what happened to you. I was passing by and decided to drop by. How¡¯s the baby?¡± ¡°Baby¡­? How did you know?¡± Tihana bits hershes and blossom let¡¯s out a quickugh. ¡°C¡¯mon. Don¡¯t try to pretend, I know everything. Grandfather told me in case you want to know.¡± Tihana looks at Diana who was just standing and understanding the look on Tihana¡¯s face, Diana clear her throat. ¡°You heard well. So? You¡¯re here to see if she lost the baby ¡± ¡°I wasn¡¯t talking to you gurl. Wow! You¡¯re really something else. Why not get yourself a boyfriend and stop flinging around Tihana?¡± ¡°Well, maybe you should get one for yourself too cause I have a boyfriend already.¡± ¡°Oh, you mean Wayne? The fake boyfriend you hired¡­ Didn¡¯t he just dumped you?¡± This time, Blossomughs and Diana¡¯s face was so red in anger. Without a word, she turned and left the room. Pushing herself not to cry, this is the first time Blossom¡¯s word had gotten to her. Hearing about Wayne dumping her, Diana didn¡¯t know why that hurts the most and sounded like they both had something ongoing and she was truly dumped. Back in the room. Tihana turn to look at Blossom. ¡°Why did you said those to her?¡± ¡°Oh. I¡¯m sorry about that, I just thought it¡¯ll be funny. Beside she needs to stop being around you all the time, don¡¯t you find it suffocating?¡± ¡°I never asked for your help Blossom. And no! I need her around me if you care to know. She¡¯s like a family to me. And what you just did is far from being funny.¡± Blossom rolls her eyes and forced a smile. ¡°Alright. I hear you, I¡¯ll apologize to her.¡± Tihana was surprised with the words of Blossom just now, but with all she has, she tend to hide that surprise look from showing on her face. ¡°Why are you here?¡± ¡°To apologize. I¡¯m really sorry for all my wrong, yunno? Trying to separate you and Aiden and also attempting to sleep with him.¡± Tihana now, couldn¡¯t hide that surprise look from her face as she looks at her. ¡°Don¡¯t look at me like that. And trust me, I¡¯m really sorry about all that. I promise to be good now and ept that Aiden truly loves you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m actually surprised with your apology. I never expected it.¡±Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I know, I¡¯m surprised too. But after spending a month behind the bars, it made me realize that I was wrong. ¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine also, I¡¯d like to apologize for not being able to help while you were behind bars.¡± ¡°I understand, Aiden is a hard nut. Once he sets his mind on something, he won¡¯t stop till he¡¯s satisfied, and no one can make him change his mind. Perhaps it¡¯s only the one he truly loves.¡± There was mockery in her tone as she said thatst part and Tihana didn¡¯t fail to notice it. _____ ¡°Aiden, I think you own Tihana an apology. Just like Diana says, you¡¯ve really cause her pain and here? She¡¯s the one helping you and you ain¡¯t appreciating her.¡± They were in the office right now and Aiden was sitting down, backing Wayne who was trying to make him understand things. ¡°I never hit her.¡± Aiden said slowly. ¡°You¡¯ve grabbed her neck many times Aiden. And even if you feel you haven¡¯t hurt her physically. You¡¯ve hurt her emotionally and nothing hurts more than that ¡± ¡°Whose side are you on?¡± This time, Aiden turned to look at Wayne who swallowed. ¡°Well¡­ You¡¯re wrong.¡± ¡°When were you going to tell me that you and Diana had something?¡± The question seems to take Wayne off guard as he adjusted his sitting and couldn¡¯t even look his boss on his face. ¡°What? What are you talking about?¡± Aiden chuckles and led back on his seat. ¡°You love her don¡¯t you?¡± Wayne stared nkly at him but never responded. Maybe because he suddenly run out of words. ¡°Get the documents Mr Williamspany sent. ¡± Aiden ordered, trying to ease the air. And Wayne was so d about that cause he was already embarrassed. Father…. ¡°Diana , you don¡¯t have to be so mad at me. She said she was sorry, I had to forgive her. Clearly she¡¯s genuinely sorry.¡± ¡°Sorry you say?! That girl is trying to manipte you , Geez Tihana.¡± They had just gotten off the cab and Diana had been so angry at Tihana that she refuses to say a word to her and just walk into the apartment. Tihana walked behind, trying to make her see reasons as of why she forgave Blossom but Diana seems persistent about the issue. ¡°I don¡¯t want to talk about this Tihana. You need to rest, I¡¯m going to work, I¡¯ll see you when I get back.¡± Diana came out if the room with her hand bag, taking her car keys , she walks away. Tihana breathed and sat down, just immediately her phone starts ringing and it was an unsaved number.. ¡°Hey.¡± ¡°Tihana¡­ Please, please Father is dying and we need your help.¡± Tihana stood up at alert immediately. ¡°Emma? Where are you? Where is father?¡± ¡°We¡¯re still at home and his breathing is no longer steady.¡± ¡°I¡¯m on my way¡­ Why isn¡¯t he in the hospital and you never told me he¡¯s sick?.¡± ¡°You know I couldn¡¯t, we aren¡¯t good to you. But we need you please.¡± ¡°Call the ambnce and take him to the hospital, I¡¯ll meet you guys there. Just text me which hospital it is.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± The call was disconnected as Tihana rushed out¡­ When Tihana shut the door behind her, she bumped into someone and was surprised to see the man she never expected to see. ¡°Mr Norman? What are you doing here?¡± Tihana asks, trying to act like everything was okay. She wondered what Mr Norman was doing at Diana¡¯s door, does he have any business with Diana? But Tihana doesn¡¯t believe it, because Diana had clearly stated she doesn¡¯t like him nor his daughter. ¡°Uhmm.. ¡± Mr Norman stuttered but at the end, no words coulde out of his father. ¡°I see you¡¯re heading out in a hurry. Where are you going? I could take you?¡± Tihana stare at him suspiciously before responding. ¡°I¡¯m going to the hospital. Got a call that my step father is sick.¡± ¡°Oh. Well, d I¡¯m here. Get into the car and I¡¯ll drop you then.¡± Tihana chuckles. ¡°That won¡¯t be necessary sir. I¡¯ll go with a cab.¡± ¡°I insist. I¡¯m already here.¡± Tihana finally gives in. And when tho she had a lot of question to ask Mr Norman, she tend to hold it back. Question like what is he doing here! But Tihana have a lot to worry about now than this. Emma sound so worried on the phone and it seems that the issue was a big one. Her phone vibrated and when she checked it, it was the expected text from Emma. ¡°Dabs Hospital please.¡± Tihana turn to say to Mr Norman who just nodded before speaking. ¡°You need to calm down. Nothing will happen to him.¡± ¡°I know. But over the phone, Emma sounded so worried.¡± ____ ¡°She¡¯s pregnant!?¡± Trenton shouted as he stare at Blossom with furry in his eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t shout like that at me. Geez I almost went deaf.¡± ¡°Sorry.¡± Trenton muttered slowly and sat down. ¡°Why ain¡¯t you looking worried about this situation? You told me you were going there to fake apologize and then gather information, why ain¡¯t you worried about this.¡± Blossom let out a chuckle. ¡°You¡¯re right. Cause Now, Trenton¡­. I had lot of ns.¡± ¡°What ns? I don¡¯t care whatever it is you want to do. I want Tihana, and I won¡¯t let you hurt her. Not even a pinch on her skin.¡± ¡°Wow! You love her that much don¡¯t you? Then tell me, why did you both broke up in the first ce?¡± Trenton swallowed and look away. ¡°None of your business. What n do you have?¡± ¡°Just like you said, Trenton. The marriage is fake.¡± ¡°I told ya! That means I still have the chance of getting to her? Perhaps she still loves me but she¡¯s just ignoring because of the fake marriage.¡± Blossom nodded. ¡°So you see? You can have her and I can have my Aiden. But the problem remains, she¡¯s carrying his baby. So we have to do one thing to get them separated.¡± ¡°What¡¯s that?¡± ¡°I heard from Aiden¡¯s best hand man.. that the only thing keeping them together was that baby.¡± **RECAP** ¡°I don¡¯t need you around me Blossom. And why am I feeling dizzy?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I didn¡¯t give you the same substance I gave to Aiden. I just gave you a little of something different. Now, tell me¡­ If you don¡¯t want me to hurt your little y thing, tell me what the rtionship with Aiden and Tihana really is.¡± ¡°They¡­ It¡¯s just a contract Marriage.¡± *PRESENT* ¡°Wow Blossom. You amaze me honestly! Wayne is really a hard nut and no matter how much you questions him of anything personal about Aiden, he never says.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Not to me. I get the information I need. Now, it¡¯s my time to y the game. I¡¯ll be visiting Aiden soon.¡± There was a big smile on her face. She just couldn¡¯t wait to have him. Perhaps Aiden was doing this to make her jealous not because he doesn¡¯t love her. ¡°You could¡¯ve just told me.¡± She muttered to herself. Taking her handbag, she stood up. ¡°Take care of your little girlfriend. About her pregnancy? I figured out it¡¯s been just two months. I still have time to take it out.¡± With a chuckle, Blossom walk out of the office. Trenton led back on the chair and breathed. It felt so good to hear that nothing serious was going on between this two. It was just another cheesy game of Aiden. ¡°Bravo Aiden!¡± _______ ¡°Emma. Why are you crying? ¡± Tihana rushed down the hall immediately after she saw Emma standing andying her back on the wall. ¡°Tihana!¡± Emma rushed towards her , pulling her into a hug, still in tears. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here now, you can rx.¡± ¡°Father¡­¡± Emma sniffs and pull away from the hug.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Father didn¡¯t make it!..¡± Pregnant Tihana almost lost her stand but all thanks to Mr Norman who was standing right beside her. She had even forgotten about himing here with her. Her eyes became teary immediately as she tries to hold back the tears in her eyes.. Emma on the other side, have gone back to the hospital room in tears to check up on her mother.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. No one had expected this to happen. The doctor had announced him dead 25 minutes after he was brought in. He was brought in veryte, ording to the doctor.. he could¡¯ve survived if he had been receiving treatment on time. ¡°Mother, this is your fault. You rendered me fatherless! This couldn¡¯t have happened if you had listened to me.¡± Emma shut the door behind her, and confronts her mother who wasn¡¯t actually in tears but she was grieving¡­ Her husband¡¯s lifeless body was in front of her, covered up. She had refused to let the doctors take him to the morgue. ¡°He isn¡¯t died! Trust me¡­ The doctor was just lying and ying a game with us.¡± ¡°No doctors ys with death! I told you many times that we should at least seek for help. I told you Tihana isn¡¯t that heartless to ignore our cries, but you wouldn¡¯t want to hear it! I hate you so much for this . You¡¯ve done nothing but bring pain and destruction to our family.¡± Not wanting to hear anything else from her mother, Emma turns her back and left the room. But she didn¡¯t approach Tihana, she ran past her in tears. Somehow, she needed to just be alone and grief over what had befallen her once perfect family. ¡°Are you okay?¡± Mr Norman turns to look at Tihana who seems to be holding her stomach and squeezing her face. ¡°Yes¡­ I guess my baby is kicking.¡± Tihana swallowed and try not to cry. ¡°You¡­ You are pregnant?¡± Mr Norman mutters and Tihana didn¡¯t notice that surprised tone in his words. ¡°Yeah.¡± ¡°Mr Norman, thank you for agreeing toe with me. But don¡¯t you think you should leave? Youpany might need you, I¡¯ve heard your phone rang up to ten times.¡± ¡°Yeah. I should probably go, so sorry for your loss Tihana.¡± Tihana gave him a quick smile. ¡°Thank you Mr Norman.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll leave now, but uhm¡­. Can we have a discussion sometimes? Whenever you want.¡± ¡°Is everything Okay?¡± ¡°Yes it is.. just ..¡± ¡°Oh my Goodness Tihana! How¡¯re you feeling? I run over here immediately I received your message.¡± Mr Norman turn his head to look Diana who didn¡¯t even notice his presence. ¡°Thanks foring Diana¡­ After you left, I got a call from Emma about dad being sick. Thanks to Mr Norman, he offered to drive me but before the doctors could start treatment .. he couldn¡¯t make it.¡± ¡°That¡¯s so terrible!¡± Turning to Mr Norman. ¡°Sorry Sir, I didn¡¯t actually notice you. Thank you for driving her, that¡¯s so kind of you. ¡± ¡°It¡¯s actually nothing. I¡¯ll leave now Tihana and don¡¯t forget what I said. My condolences to you tho.¡± With a quick smile that had disappeared immediately, Mr Norman left. Diana watched him until he was out of sight before she turned to Tihana. ¡°what is he doing here? Like, yeah you said he drove you here but how did you meet him?¡± ¡°Uhmm.. Diana, I¡¯ll be right back. I saw Emma rush out and I need to talk to her. I have seen her mother too.¡± ¡°Oh .. you can go ahead. I¡¯ll wait here.¡± Tihana nodded and stood up, walking away. Diana breathed and try to reflect back on seeing Mr Norman here. Diana had noticed a lot of strange thing with Mr Norman and his daughter too. First, Blossom had visited yesterday to apologize to Tihana, which she didn¡¯t feel was true. She knows Blossom more than anyone else and knows fir sure that apologizing is something that is never on Blossom¡¯s list unless she¡¯s cooking something up. Diana had tried talking to Tihana about her and since it almost cost problem between them, she had to let it go. But one thing is sure, she¡¯s going to protect Tihana from such person like Blossom. Second, About Mr Norman.. Diana had noticed about how he was actually being nice to Tihana and was kind of always trying to be around her. Perhaps is me over thinking cause I hate Blossom?¡¯ Diana had questioned herself. She picked up her phone and look at it for the hundredth time, there was still call or text message from Wayne. Diana sighed. ¡°Was I too harsh on him?¡± She wanted to believe that she was harsh on him and that¡¯s why he hasn¡¯t called on text. But on the other hand, she agrees within herself that she did the right thing. But what she doesn¡¯t understand is that fact that she¡¯s mad at Wayne for cutting off with her¡­ She had kind of became so used to hispany that she badly needed to see or talk to him right now. But her pride¡­ Can she really do it? It won¡¯t be bad to give him just one call¡¯ Diana tries to talk to herself. But at the end, she ended up shuffling her phone into her purse. ______ ¡°Hey¡­¡± Tihana touched Emma¡¯s shoulder as she sat beside her on the hospital chair. Emma was sitting outside in the waiting room in tears, but one could handle tell she was crying . It¡¯s more like, she¡¯s sobbing. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen Mom around. Is she okay?¡± Emma looks at her in surprise. ¡°Tihana¡­ You still call her Mom after all she¡¯ve done to you? I mean ¡®We¡¯. We made you leave the house and we never cared about what happens to you, but here you are¡­ You came running immediately you heard the news.¡± ¡°You guys did me no wrong! I believe you and mother didn¡¯t mean that.¡± ¡°We do! We mean everything that happened. Don¡¯t try to defend our Wrongs. But all things was my fault. I let that woman poison my mind.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t address her like that Emma. She¡¯s still your mother and I believe she¡¯s Sorry ¡± ¡°No she¡¯s not. Cause if she¡¯s sorry, she could have called you a long time ago when Dad¡¯s sickness wasn¡¯t worst.¡± ¡°About your Dad¡­ I¡¯m so sorry for your loss Emma. It¡¯s sad I didn¡¯t get to meet him before he died, I have always wanted to see him again.¡± ¡°Tss! You¡¯re so kindhearted. We don¡¯t deserve you.¡± In tears, Emma hugs Tihana who didn¡¯t hold back and went on to hug her back , petting her back like a baby. ¡°You¡¯ll be fine¡­..¡± Suddenly, Emma disengage from the hug and stare at Tihana. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Uhm.. You¡¯re pregnant!?¡± Emma questioned and Tihana stared at her. She had intended to hide this from her and her mother, she had no n of telling her about her contract marriage either. Now, how did Emma knew she was pregnant? ¡°I¡¯m right? I felt the kick..¡± Emma said slowly, and without waiting for Tihana¡¯s respond. Emma ced her hands on Tihana¡¯s belly which isn¡¯t big yet. Chuckling.. ¡°I¡¯m gonna be an aunt.¡± Tihana! ¡°Thanks for the ride, Diana.¡± Tihana told her friend after she got down and shut the door. ¡°Are you sure you¡¯ll be fine?¡± Tihana smiled and went on to appreciate Diana for caring so much about her. Truly, she doesn¡¯t know what she could¡¯ve done with Diana by her side. She was always there whenever she needs her. Supporting her in every single thing and whichever way she can. It made Tihana believe that God created Diana specially for her. Being abandoned by her family and having so one as supportive as Diana was actually something to boost for. Tihana thought about Mr Norman, and wondered what it was she wanted to discuss with her about. When Diana had asked, she had expected that question from her almost immediately she saw her approaching them , because she¡¯s stressed and won¡¯t like to talk too much , she just have to end it there. Tihana have to beg Diana to help drop Emma and her mother back to their apartment and when tho Emma¡¯s mother never said a word, it was understandable. She was grieving. This wasn¡¯t the time to expect an apology from someone who just lost her husband and her source of ie. it made Tihana wonder how they were going to cope with the head of the family Emma¡¯s Mother was a full house wife and veryzy when ites to working, perhaps oye because she expects her husband to bring everything to her which he always those. But things were going to change or things already changed. ¡°Back to earth, Tihana. Geez, I wonder what you¡¯re thinking. You should go in now, I¡¯ve to drive back home before it¡¯s toote.¡±Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Take care Diana.¡± She stood and watch Diana drive away and she face the big mansion that clearly belongs to Aiden. Sighing, she approaches it and walk in. Opening the front door, Tihana was startled as a maid rush to her immediately, it was almost as if she was expecting her. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Tihana asked immediately after regaining her bnce. ¡°Wee back home maa. I¡¯m so d you¡¯re here, we were worried about what happened between you and Sir.¡± Tihana stared at her in confusing. Wondering if anything had gone wrong, she haven¡¯t actually had time to think about Aiden. Funny enough, she doesn¡¯t care. ¡°Sir Aiden have been seriously done since after you left home. Yesterday, he told us he was going to see you and will bring you back.¡± ¡°He told you?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t hide the surprise look she has. Aiden was someone who¡¯s too arrogant to even tell where he¡¯s going and not to talk about telling the maids? ¡°Yes. We were surprised with the attitude too. But then, he came back yesterday night, veryte and drunk and hadn¡¯te out of his look till now. He didn¡¯t had anything too, we we¡¯re so worried if anything was wrong with him. ¡± Tihana didn¡¯t respond as age just starts rushing upstairs. Truth is that, she actually cares about Aiden. When she got to his door, she knocked more than twice but all she heard was. ¡°Please go away if you¡¯re not my wife.¡± Tihana breathed and look back to stare at the end standing at the edge and looking at her. She had this worried look on her face. ¡°It¡¯ste. You should retire to bed so you¡¯ll wake up early.¡± ¡°Thank you ma¡¯am. Will he be okay?¡±. ¡°I¡¯ll take care of him.¡± The maid bowed and left immediately. Now left for only Tihana, age breathed and lean to the door but didn¡¯t hear anything. She wondered if Aiden was okay. She hadn¡¯t actually thought about him since she left to stay with Diana. Also, she¡¯s mad at him. ¡°Aiden open the door. It¡¯s Tihana.¡± It didn¡¯t take up to a minute for the door to open. Thee stood Aiden, looking all shattered and homeless. ¡°You¡¯re home?¡± Not waiting for response, he took Tihana into his hand, hugging her like his life depended on it. Thanks that Tihana¡¯s belly wasn¡¯t big, other wise she¡¯d be hurt. ¡°Aiden, I¡¯m choking. Loosen up.¡± Tihanained and try to disengage from the hug. ¡°I¡¯m so sorry.¡± He muttered and let go of her, pushing his hair backwards. ¡°I thought you woulde back. Diana said you won¡¯t until you give birth and will only bring the baby to Me¡± Somehow, Tihana couldn¡¯t stop herself fromughing. First, because of the look on Aiden¡¯s face and second because of his ridiculous words. ¡°It¡¯s not funny.¡± Aiden told him and walk back into his room, leaving the door open for her. When Tihana was doneughing she walk in behind him. ¡°It¡¯s very funny. That fact that you believed her, and oh .. did you see your face?¡± Aiden red at her and cleared his throat. ¡°You still mad at me? Look Tihana¡­ I¡¯m very sorry about everything. Taking you for granted, whatsoever.. can we make things right?¡± Tihana was again taking by surprise as she looks at him. ¡°Wow! That¡¯s a huge surprise¡­ You, apologizing to me? Is everything Okay?¡± Truly it was a surprised. Never had age expected Aiden to ever feel sorry for the way he treated her. ¡°Look, I know I have been a good husband..¡± ¡°Fake husband.¡± Tihana interrupted and corrected him and Aiden nods. ¡°I¡¯m just sorry and hope I¡¯ll get the chance to make things right.¡± Tihana chuckles. ¡°It¡¯s fine.¡± Aiden stare at her and taking her by unaware, he hugged her again. ¡°How¡¯s My baby? Can I touch your belly for a minute?¡± Tihana smiles at him before nodding. Age watched him kneely as he touched her tummy, and that huge smile he had on his face sent cold chill on her body. She wasn¡¯t sure if she had seen Aiden ever look this happy. It was just like this her little stay away almost destroyed Aiden, and she was right. Aiden hadn¡¯t been himself. She had asked Wayne to help him talk to Tihana toe back home but he announced back that when he reached Diana¡¯s apartment, it was locked and both of them aren¡¯t in. It made him wonder if she had ran away. He wouldn¡¯t stand it if that had happened. Tihana had be part of him, and he wasn¡¯t sure if he wants to let go anytime soon. ¡°Have you thought of a name?¡± Aiden said smiling, his hand still on her tummy. Tihana chuckles and pull down her cloth forcing Aiden to remove his hand. ¡°I don¡¯t know the gender yet. It¡¯s gonna be your baby afterall, so you decided after the gender reveal.¡± Tihana stood up and yawn. ¡°I¡¯m ready to go to bed. Please clean up the room and yourself too. You look horrible, the maids are asleep and I¡¯m tired.¡± She said everything in a hurry and attempted walking out of the door. ¡°Tihana!¡± Aiden¡¯s call stopped her. She breathed and turn to look at him, it had happened so fast and Aiden was standing just before her. Without warning, he ced his hand on the door and above her, using the other hand to raise her chin forcing her to look at him directly in the eyes and then he finally bent down and crash his lips on hers. It was quick cause he stopped immediately. Tihana stare at him and give a little smirk, trowing her eyes on his shoulder and bending him to her size¡­ This time, she ced her lips on his, kissing him. Blossom Aidenes down stairs carrying his briefcase.. He saw Tihana sitting on the dining table and eating. There were all sort of snacks of different brands on her table as she feds on them. She was cing her two legs on top of the table and her phone, on her hands. Aiden chuckles and approaches her. ¡°You good?¡± He gave her a quick kiss on her lips as Tihana smile. ¡°Good Morning. You¡¯re leaving already?¡± Aiden nods. ¡°I got a called from Wayne, I have something to handle in the office. ¡±Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Something Wayne can¡¯t handle?¡± She was wearing a puppy face as she stares at him. It made Aiden chuckle. ¡°I have been staying here with you for the whole week. Thepany needs me now and I promise it won¡¯t be long. Perhaps you shoulde with me if you want to?¡± Tihana squeeze her face like someone who was in thought and then suddenly smile. ¡°Yeah! Can you talk to Wayne toe pick you up in his car? So thatter in the day, I¡¯lle and pick you up after work.¡± Aiden chuckles. ¡°Your belly is too big and won¡¯t fit if you sit in the car. I don¡¯t want you to hurt yourself.¡± Tihanaughs. ¡°Give me a minute to change my cloth.¡± Aiden nodded and sat down, staring at his wrist watch endlessly as well tapping his feet. A lot have happened in the past month, and how time files. Tihana is already seven months gone. The doctor had confirmed the baby to be a boy and even tho Tihana hadn¡¯t been too happy about it, ording to her.. she wasn¡¯t ready for another Aiden. How funny it was but at the end, she have to ept whates to her. They have also surprisedly became too close to eachother. Diana still doesn¡¯t like Aiden and always remind him when shees around that the person being close to him was his baby and not Tihana. ording to her, she doesn¡¯t believe that Tihana will love someone like Aiden.. it had made Aiden think about it most times. He hadn¡¯t realized it until thest minute four months ago¡­ Knowing just how much he had loved Tihana, he had wanted to make things right. But the words of Diana wasn¡¯t actually something to hold onto. Whatever, he was always going to wait and confirm if it was truly because of the baby. ¡°Aiden. I¡¯m ready.¡± Tihana says behind him making him slip out of the thoughts and took his briefcase. ¡°You look beautiful.¡± He kissed her forehead with a smile. ¡°Thank you, tho I feel this pump makes me look old.¡± It made Aidenugh, but he wasn¡¯t going to let her assume she¡¯s old just because she¡¯s pregnant. Tihana had really been a problem to him and he didn¡¯t know how he managed to make it this far. Tihana pregnancy hormones was something else. Sometimes,te at night she¡¯d wake up and cry , Aiden have to stay awake all night trying tofort her and putting her back to sleep. They always run out of beverage within two days after restock. Aiden had went on to buying inrger qualities. But whatever it is, Aiden doesn¡¯t like her to eat unhealthy. He won¡¯t like to be med if Tihana out to bed and remains fat just because if stuffs she ate because the baby was craving. ¡°You¡¯re fine, Love. You look just beautiful and perfect for modeling.¡± It made Tihana smile. They both walk out of the building with Aiden walking behind her. Getting to his car, He went in to lower the seat for her so she doesn¡¯t get hurt, and then he opens the door for her and shut itter. ______ ¡°None of your ns have been working Blossom. You keep telling this one will work but at the end, none of your ns are helpful! You couldn¡¯t even get rid of that baby.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s because she was having craving and wouldn¡¯t drink the juice I gave her because it makes her want to puke!¡± ¡°The second attempt?¡± ¡°She hated the smell!¡± Blossom went on to answer Trenton¡¯s questions over and over again. ¡°And the third and fourth time? What happened here?¡± ¡°Third, she didn¡¯t show up. Fourth, she¡¯s allergic to the vour of the juice. See? I¡¯ve been trying !¡± ¡°I even have to go and try seducing Aiden, perhaps a picture of us in bed could make her leave, but Aiden didn¡¯t even let me. When I forced myself into hispany office, that son of a beast had be removed like I was a thing!!¡± This time she was yelling and boiling in anger. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You¡¯ll be fine, perhaps we should wait for her to give birth? The contract will expire then and she¡¯ll divorce him. We¡¯ll have our partners back to ourselves¡± There¡¯s nothing else Blossom yearned to hear other than thatst part of having her partner back to herself. ¡°Well if they don¡¯t?¡± ¡°Wayne didn¡¯t lie to you right? He clearly stated it was only the baby needed not Tihana.¡± ¡°Talk to that, Why does Aiden wants a baby, and why didn¡¯t he ask me to give him one! I mean, I could¡¯ve produced a beautiful baby for him.¡± ¡°Maybe because he loved you that much and wasn¡¯t sure you¡¯re interested in such dirty thing. He doesn¡¯t want to hurt you.¡± Blossom nodded in face all smile. Her cheeks were red with Trenton¡¯s words. ¡°Well! I¡¯m d I have you beside me Trent. You¡¯ve been the best partner. ¡± ¡°You¡¯re wee.¡± Blossom went on to finish her drink and stood up carrying her handbag. ¡°I¡¯ve to visit my father¡¯spany. We¡¯ll talkter if there¡¯s anything to talk about.¡± ¡°Yeah. Have a nice day.¡± Trenton watched Blossom walk out of restaurant. He breathed. The reason he couldn¡¯t hurt Aiden to have what belongs to him was because of Blossom. She wouldn¡¯t want to hear the one she loves getting hurt, she went on to threaten to hurt Tihana if he darey a finger at Aiden. Perhaps Blossom is bing a problem too. Her father? ¡°You¡¯ve been like this for almost two months or more now.¡± ¡°Why not? It¡¯s not like I have any business with you.¡± Diana told Wayne inly.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Wayne sighs and look away. ¡°Since you wouldn¡¯t take this away from me, I¡¯ll leave it for you. I need to go back to work as Aiden night have already arrived.¡± Diana didn¡¯t reply her as she watched him leave her office with that sad look on his face. She breathed down and pull the bag Wayne dropped on the table closer to herself. Opening it, Diana went on to bring the content of the bag and she was surprised to see a red dinner dress on it, a silver heel and a ck Dior bag. It made her smile, this particr gown had been want she wanted. Earlier yesterday, she had seen it in a shop but the price was too expensive. Not that she could buy it , but she was saving up and so couldn¡¯t buy something of such amount as she had many ns. Tihana will be putting to bed in two months time, she needed to have some cash with her. Even tho she know Aiden might pay her off as agreedter but she still didn¡¯t want to take chances. ¡°Ma. Someone wants to see you.¡± Diana turn to look at the door and to her secretary who was standing there. ¡°Who?¡± ¡°He didn¡¯t give a name.¡± ¡°He?! ¡± Diana was surprised. The only person she could think of was Wayne but he had just left right now and besides he never asked for permission toe into her office. ¡°Okay, send him in.¡± Diana went on to to pack the stuffs back into the bag and drops it on the floor beside her. She¡¯s going to look at it againter. She noticed the envelope under the bag too but couldn¡¯t open up because of this unexpected visitor. Thinking about Wayne, Diana felt like she was doing too much. She kept asking herself why she¡¯s mad at him. Was it because he stops being her fake boyfriend or because Blossom made fun of her about it? She just couldn¡¯t tell exactly why she was this mad at him for months. ¡°Mr Norman!?¡± Diana stood up and stare at him in surprise. It had been long she saw him. Tho, he had came to Tihana¡¯s step father burial. Diana was surprised seeing her there tho but Tihana had assured her it was nothing. He was there and heard the news of his death, so it wasn¡¯t an issue that he decided to attend the burial too. ¡°Miss Diana Watts. Mind if I sit?¡± Diana had been staring at him in surprise that she forgot to offer him a seat until he asked. ¡°Yes sure , please take a seat.¡± She watched his every movement.. from him sitting down, to him adjusting and then looking at her. ¡°Am actually surprised to see you here Mr Norman.¡± Diana said to him immediately he had settled. ¡°Oh don¡¯t be. Besides I¡¯m a very good friend of your father so you shouldn¡¯t be surprised.¡± Diana nods in understanding. ¡°Both your daughter isn¡¯t a good friend of me.¡± She muttered to herself. ¡°Actually Diana, I came here to talk about Tihana.¡± ¡°Yes!¡± Exactly what she was expecting. With the way he was running around her and stuffs, Diana knew he wanted something from her. ¡°Hope it¡¯s not about hurting her like your daughter had been doing?¡± ¡°Uhmm. Have Blossom did anything wrong again? I warned her after thest time and she told me she was going to apologize.¡± ¡°Well, she did apologize. But I bet it was because you asked her to. She hadn¡¯t stopped and what know what she is busy nning with that Trenton of a guy. ¡± ¡°I believe she changed. And Trenton is a good friend of hers.¡± ¡°Indeed.¡± She muttered and look away. ¡°What is it about Tihana?¡± Mr Norman breathed and watch Diana to know her mood and if he should talk to her about something like this. ¡°I¡¯ve been wanting to talk to her about this personally. But I couldn¡¯t, I never get the chance to speak with her for too long.¡± ¡°Is it that serious?¡± Diana raised her brows ad Mr Norman nodded. ¡°Well, you¡¯re here already so you can tell me and I¡¯ll let her know.¡± Mr Norman brought out a neat envelope from his briefcase and drop it on the desk, pushing it to Diana who look from the file to him. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± ¡°I heard from Tihana that Mr Nicole wasn¡¯t her real father? Sorry this might sound absurd, when Tihana was involved in that little ident with my car, I kind of found a picture in her bag and out of curiosity have to ask who it was and she¡¯d tell me it was her mom. ¡± ¡°And she also told you about her father?¡± Diana was opening the envelope as she listened to Mr Norman. ¡°Yeah. I got curious about a lot of things you see¡­ And uhm, I had to run a DNA test on her.¡± Diana¡¯s eyes left the paper she had just bring out of the envelope to look at Mr Norman. ¡°A DNA test!? Why!?¡± Her eyes had widened. And she couldn¡¯t imagine any reason as of why Mr Norman will run a DNA test on Tihana. It made her wonder if Tihana knew? Ofcourse she¡¯d know cause if the DNA test was done, it was with her blood. So she obviously gave it to him. ¡°Do you know her Father?¡± ¡°Well uhmm¡­ Tihana doesn¡¯t know about this that¡¯s why I need your help. ¡± ¡°Wait, how did you conduct this if she doesn¡¯t know.¡± When Mr Norman didn¡¯t reply, it drawn on Diana what he could¡¯ve possibly done. ¡°You took a stride of her hair!?¡± Mr Norman nodded. Diana eyes went almost immediately back at the paper in curiosity and anger, and for a minute, she was dizzied. ¡°Mr Norman¡­.¡± She muttered slowly as she stare at the paper and then she looked at this man before her. ¡°You¡­ You are her father?!¡± Why is he? Tihana sat at Aiden¡¯s office as she watched him flips files over and over again. She had just work up about twenty minutes ago and it¡¯s actually like the third time she had fall asleep. ¡°I want to take a walk around. I feelzy.¡± She told him, Aiden nodded telling her to take her phone with her just in case of emergency. Tihana did as she was told and walks out of the office, walking down the hall way slowly with her chips in her hand. She was actually sure if she¡¯s ever going to make it through in the day with eating snacks. Thanks to this baby! Walking down the hallways, Tihana was already used to the peering eyes of Aiden¡¯s worker. Each person has a thing or two to talk about. They just won¡¯t stop staring. At first, when Tihana¡¯s belly was already noticeable, she had stopped wanting toe out. Seems she forgot to get herself ready for such attention. It all became worst when the new became a headline. It hasn¡¯t been up to a year of their marriage and she¡¯s already pregnant? Ofcourse Aiden¡¯s fan were crazy and toxic, or so Tihana describes them. Makingments that perhaps Tihana wanted to tie Aiden down by getting pregnant for her. Many had alsomented, asking Aiden to get a DNA test on her, to make sure the baby is his. Isn¡¯t that ridiculous? The baby isn¡¯t yet borne and they¡¯re already asking for confirmation or whatever it is. It took her some times to get used to the attention she gets from people. And once getting used to it, it never bothers her ever again. On the other hand, she actually loved the attention. Giving people sometime to talk about and seeing the Jealousy in their eyes. What do they expect?! Aiden is her husband. Their reaction about her marriage was nothingpared to the news of her pregnancy. The vibration of her phone made her look at the screen. She smiled sweetly as he cheeks turn red in a sh.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I¡¯ve been gone for only two minutes, I haven¡¯t even made it outside the building.¡± She told him on the phone chuckling. ¡°While, I¡¯m just checking to see you don¡¯t give birth on the hallway.¡± ¡°I still two months to go. Get that into your head and bye now.¡± She heard Aidenugh from the other end as she ends the call. Her phone started ringing again¡­ She¡¯d thought it was Aiden calling her again but was surprised to see it was Diana. Tihana was already tired of walking, so she went to sat down before taking the call. ¡°Diana. I wasn¡¯t expecting your call, how¡¯re you doing?¡± There was silence and Diana didn¡¯t reply immediately like she usually does. ¡°I¡¯m good, where are you?¡± Tihana didn¡¯t fail to notice the tone of her voice and she could clearly tell that something was wrong. If anyone knows Diana better, it was her. Just by the tone of her voice and the look on her face, she could tell immediately that she was worried, angry , or something happened. ¡°I¡¯m at Aiden¡¯spany. Are you okay?¡± ¡°We need to talk. Can you tell Aiden to drive you to my apartment when he gets off work? And uhm¡­ You¡¯ll be staying over, maybe.¡± Tihana raised her brows in worry. ¡°Diana I¡¯m scared. Did anything happen to you?¡± ¡°I¡¯m fine. I¡¯ll be expecting towards evening.¡± ¡°Alright. I¡¯ll be there.¡± The call disconnected immediately and that was quite unlike Diana. She couldn¡¯t think about what could¡¯ve possibly been wrong with Diana that will want her over and telling her she needs to sleep over too. It must be something serious. Throughout the rest of the day, Tihana¡¯s thought was only on what could¡¯ve possibly gone wrong. Did Wayne hurt her? Did she went through a broke up, but as much as she knows, Wayne and Tihana ain¡¯t a thing. Tho she could tell both of them are innocently in love with each other. ¡°You¡¯ve been dull since you came back from your walk. Is everything okay? Was the baby kicking?¡± Aiden asked shutting hisptop, Tihana looks up at him and gave a wren smile. ¡°Yeah. Just worried about Diana.¡± ¡°What happened with her? Is it about her and Wayne?!¡± ¡°No. She uhm¡­ Diana called me some hours ago while I was out, and she sounded strangely.. yunno? Like something really terrible happened and she wanted me to ask you to drop me off at her apartment. Strangely, she told me I¡¯ll be sleeping over and added maybe to it.¡± Aiden stare at Tihana for a second and then start clearing his table. ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me? I could¡¯ve dropped you or ask one of my workers to do that.¡± ¡°Well. I wanted you to finish up with your work, I don¡¯t want to be a disturbance.¡± Aiden picks his phone and came to her, cing a kiss on her lips.. Tihana kissed back and moan slowly in his mouth. Aiden disengage. ¡°Ain¡¯t you the cutest? Come on¡­ I¡¯ll drop you off , you could have tell me earlier.¡± Tihana smiles, and stood up. cing her hand on Aiden¡¯s, they both walked out of the office. Again, they workers have something new to stare and look at. Another thing to gossip about. Perhaps quite a lot. Something like, Aiden have been tamed by Tihana. It was actually surprising to them during the first day of Aiden pampering Tihana at work¡­ As much as they know, their boss isn¡¯t someone who treatsdies nicely. He just doesn¡¯t care at all. Before he got married, he has a really bad record of having to go on a numerous date and break up with them two or three dayster. Compensating them for their time with anything they mentions, expect love. They had expected Blossom Norman to actually be the one next to Aiden, with the way she had paraded herself already Aiden and bragged about him belonging to her¡­ Truly, she was no match to this woman right next to Aiden. Tihana! ______ ¡°I¡¯lle pick you up tomorrow morning.¡± Aiden gave her a little kiss on her forehead as Tihana just nodded and got off the car. She stood and watched Aiden¡¯s car until it was far gone. Turning, she made her way into Diana¡¯s Apartment and had meet her sitting on the couch. ¡°Have you been drinking?¡± Tihana asked in surprise as she stare at the contents in the table. Diana looks at her and shake her head negatively then wave at her to sit next to her. ¡°You sounded worried on the phone. What¡¯s wrong?¡± Diana didn¡¯t reply, she just brought out that same envelope Mr Norman had handed her earlier and gave it to Tihana who looks at it surprised. ¡°What¡¯s it? Are you pregnant?¡± If it was on a normal Day, Diana could¡¯veugh her ass off but she didn¡¯t even react which made Tihana worried as she collects the envelope from her and opened it. Bringing out the paper inside. For the next couple of minutes, there was absolutely silence. None of them said anything to eachother until Tihana turn to look at Diana. ¡°It¡¯s a joke right?¡± She was smiling, hoping it was just the usual prank of Diana¡¯s. ¡°I wish I was. I thought he was joking too when he gave that file to me.¡± Diana told her. ¡°Blossom is your stepsister and Mr Norman is your Father.¡± Diana said slowly not missing a word. She couldn¡¯t find the perfect way to tell her about this and she couldn¡¯t even hid it from her. Even tho this wasn¡¯t what she expected and she¡¯s sure Tihana didn¡¯t expect this, but still.. the truth remains there. ¡°How?¡­ Why!? Why is he my father!?¡± There was anger in her voice before tears finally ran down her cheeks. It was a lot to take in. Need to sleep ¡°Sir, you¡¯ve been drinking and just sitting here all day. You didn¡¯t even take your calls neither go to the office. And you won¡¯t tell me what¡¯s happening, yunno I¡¯ve been here for years. You can talk to me about anything, and if it¡¯s something secretive, then I assure you it¡¯s safe with me.¡± Mr Norman sighs and turn to look at Nanny. Giving her a smile , he waved to her to have a seat opposite him. She obeyed and went to sat. Since morning, she had seen Mr Norman just sitting in the balcony and staring outside. The food that was brought it by the maids were still untouched. The only thing that has been opened and actually gone half of, was this drink in front of her. She could¡¯ve taken it away early, but it was alcohol free so she knew that no matter how many ss he takes, he won¡¯t get drunk. She had let him be, but not anymore. ¡°Is Blossom back?¡± ¡°She has been out since yesterday night. I think she¡¯s having a sleepover at her friend¡¯s again¡± Mr Norman nods in understanding. ¡°Well, remember uhm¡­.. During me two years marriage anniversary., Yunno? I kind of went out in line and cheated my wife with my secretary.¡± ¡°Yes sir. Your wife find out, but everything was sorted out back then and we never see her again. Which I must say, you did well by not trying to hurt your wife again and dly, she took in barely a year after!. May her soul rest in peace. Amen.¡± ¡°Amen.¡± Mr Norman muttered and went silent, making the Nanny worried that she has to look at his face trying to figure out what¡¯s wrong.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Are you Okay? Is¡­ Uhm.. is she back in the picture? You want to get back with her? Hell no! Your daughter will freak out and obviously won¡¯t ept that.¡± ¡°Well, it¡¯s not that. Actually, she¡¯s died too.¡± ¡°Oh¡­¡± She mouthed and didn¡¯t say anything again. At least she was relieved. She can¡¯t imagine what Blossom¡¯s reaction will be when another member of this family is introduced. She had gotten used to the fact that it was just her and her father. No third party was needed. ¡°Then what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°Turns out , not everything was resolved¡­. You see, I find out recently that uhm, she was pregnant for me before I broke up with her. I just did my calctions.¡± ¡°Well, that¡¯s ridiculous!¡± Nannyughs but kept quiet immediately she saw the look in Mr Norman¡¯s face. ¡°You are serious?¡± Mr Norman nods. ¡°Like¡­ You have another child who¡¯s not Blossom?¡± ¡°Turns out¡­ Yes, and I have been meeting her almost every single day.¡± There was silence until a different voice interrupted them. ¡°Who¡¯s she?¡± Mr Norman and the nanny had to turn to look at the door, and when they saw Blossom standing right there at the door staring at them with tears in her eyes, Mr Norman stood up almost immediately. ¡°How long have you been standing here, darling?¡± He walk towards her in a hurry. ¡°Long enough to hear you cheated on Mum before she got pregnant with me, long enough to hear I have a fuckin sibling!!¡± ¡°Well darling, rx¡± Blossom moved away from her dad and stare at him. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me to calm down! You know how much I have wanted to have a sister, even if it was a brother too. You knew I had a sibling and you never told me! You made me believe I was your only child. How dare you!¡± ¡°Blossom. I didn¡¯t know, please. I just find out three months ago and It was a lot for me to take in, I couldn¡¯t even talk about it to myself.¡± ¡°Three months? Three freaking months and you kept it away from me!.. well, who¡¯s she?¡± Mr Norman remains silent turning to look at the Nanny who just nodded at him. Even she wanted to know who this mysterious daughter is. He had said he sees her almost everyday, perhaps it¡¯s someone they know. ¡°Blossom. I don¡¯t think you want to know¡­¡± ¡°Who is she!!!? By your reaction, I do know who this person is right?¡± Mr Norman nodded. ¡°Well then, tell me who the heck she is!¡± Blossom¡¯s voice was extremely high and one could tell just how angry she was. ¡°Tihana.¡± He whispered. ¡°Aiden¡¯s wife¡­. Tihana Turner, is your sister.¡± Silence¡­ Silence¡­. And another silence¡­ ¡°What?¡± Blossom finally said and her voice surprisedly betrayed her and before her father could react, Blossom was on the floor.. unconscious. ___________ ¡°Tihana please calm down. I know this is a lot to take in, but please. Don¡¯t hurt yourself.¡± ¡°She¡¯s right. Don¡¯t cry yourself too hard, at least for the sake of our baby.¡± Aiden tells her. He have toe over to Diana¡¯s apartment after Diana phones him toe over because she was scared if Tihana¡¯s silence. She had to exin what had happened to him and even Aiden himself, was shocked. Who could¡¯ve think that Mr Norman ever cheated on his wife? And turns out, something came out if the rtionship. Aiden hated the fact that Tihana had toe out from such family. Actually, his hatred for Blossom had gotten the most part of him and he didn¡¯t want to have anything doing with the family no more. Perhaps , this was hard to believe. ¡°So, my father had always been around me and I had no idea!? All this while.. I had cried myself to sleep many times, hoping he¡¯de to get me some day¡­ How could he turn out to be Mr Norman? Why?!¡± ¡°Well.. we can¡¯t answer that. You need to find the answers from him. Just don¡¯t hurt the baby, if you keep crying and being moody, it¡¯ll affect him too.¡± ¡°What am I supposed to do? To be happy and act like none of this thing happened!? I have lived 24 years of my life searching for my father.¡± ¡°Well you find him!¡± Diana said, but with the ring from Tihana, she knew better to add more to what she said. ¡°Just that he wasn¡¯t who you expected.¡± She muttered slowly. ¡°Well¡­ You couldn¡¯t expect anybody. I think you¡¯re more worried about the fact that Blossom is your sister, I mean¡­ Stepsister.¡± Aiden was right. Tihana had no issue if Mr Norman being her father. She had issue with Blossom actually being rted to her. Tihana just doesn¡¯t know the best way to react. To be happy that she finally knows who her father is? Or to be sad it wasn¡¯t what she expected. Well, if she had actually meet a different man who¡¯s her father, he still probably have a children too! What does she expect? ¡°I¡¯m tired. I want to sleep.¡± Tihana told them, in the most calmest tone ever. Just a daddy boy ¡°Do you think she¡¯s going to be alright?¡± Aiden asked worriedly as he steps out of the room with Diana once confirming Tihana was asleep. ¡°Yeah. She¡¯s a fighter and I¡¯m sure she¡¯s going to pull through. Why don¡¯t you go to work and I¡¯ll take care of her? I¡¯m sure you¡¯ve lot of things to do in your office.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. Please give me a call once she¡¯s awake.¡± Diana nods and Aiden thanked her once again before walking out of the apartment. Aiden got into his car and drive off. He arrived at his office twenty minutester, he had stop by to get some of the documents he forgot in his house so it kind of dyed him. ¡°You came.¡± Wayne says immediately he sights Aidening into his office. Wayne hade to work earlier, because Aiden phoned him , telling him that he had something to handle and might bete or won¡¯te at all. ¡°Yes. I managed to pull through.¡± ¡°How¡¯s she? Diana told me what happened.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t reply immediately and first went to sit down, arranging his files. ¡°She¡¯s asleep. Diana is with her, told her to give me a call once she¡¯s up.¡± ¡°She must have went into depression.¡± ¡°No. She¡¯ll be fine. Besides, just like Diana narrated, she had always wanted to meet her real father but she dropped in when I came into her life. I¡¯m actually surprised she never told me any of this. Anyways, I think she might only be at shock whatsoever just because it was Mr Norman.¡± ¡°I know right?. Imagine being a sister to that Blossom of a girl. It¡¯ll be a lot to take in.¡± ¡°Blossom isn¡¯t actually a bad girl. She just acts bad when she¡¯s obsessed with something and couldn¡¯t have it.¡± ¡°Just like she was obsessed with you?¡± Wayne chuckles. Aiden was about to reply when his office door barged open, revealing Trenton.. the one person that has absolutely no respect to the other¡¯s privacy and do as he damns fit. ¡°Well, You won¡¯t change will you?¡± Aiden questioned him, with a trace of anger in his tone, but he was holding it back. ¡°Not when I have lot of things to discuss with you.¡± Turning to Wayne.. ¡°Leave us.¡± Wayne rolled his eyes at him and just turn to look at his boss, Aiden¡¯s order us the one he follows and not the other way round. Aiden nods at him and he stood up, not without ring at Trenton again before leaving the office. Shutting the door behind him.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°What do you want?¡± ¡°To ask you to amend your ways towards Blossom.¡± ¡°She ran toin with you? You don¡¯t seem to understand it. Your little girlfriend is taunting my life, I just made her understand that her existence is nothing to me.¡± Two Days ago, Blossom hade into Aiden¡¯s office to talk to him. She went on to tell him that she understands that this marriage is a contract. ording to her words. ¡°I understand you Aiden. But you could¡¯ve tell me about this and I won¡¯t have been this hard on you. You made everything seem serious.¡± ¡°Well¡­ Since you figured it out. This marriage might be a contract? But things change don¡¯t they?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± Aiden hadn¡¯t reply to her immediately but with the look on his face, Blossom knows better. ¡°You love her?!¡± ¡°Now you know. I¡¯d appreciate it if you quite making my marriage difficult. You¡¯re beautiful Blossom, and you¡¯ve Trenton beside you¡­ Both of you are a perfect match. Trust me.¡± ¡°Well, I don¡¯t want him!¡± ¡°The same way I don¡¯t want you! Get that into your dumb skull. If you don¡¯t want him, you can find other men who¡¯s out there dying to have you.¡± Blossom had left the office in tears and as usual, the only one she¡¯s could talk to about it was Trenton. Main reason he added up here today. ¡°So.. despite the marriage being fake, you ain¡¯t going to give her a chance?¡± ¡°My marriage with Tihana might be fake from the beginning but not anymore, not when she¡¯s carrying my baby¡­ And definitely not when I¡¯m heeds over heels with her. About Blossom, there¡¯s no room for her. They¡¯ve never been a room for her, so you can have her. I¡¯m sure both of you are perfect together.¡± Trenton stood up in anger. It¡¯s annoying to him that whenever hees to talk to Aiden and of course to paint him ck, he ends up being the way that was painted ck and blue. He had alwayse to Aiden unexpected but no matter how unexpected it was, it seems Aiden was always prepared for him and always have stuffs to tell him. It was hard for him to ept the fact that Aiden was far better than him. Perhaps he was doing too much and need to back down. ¡°Well, if you don¡¯t want her then I get to keep her. I¡¯ll make her mine and I hope you won¡¯t regret your actions.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry Trenton. My beautiful wife is enough for me.¡± Trenton was damn angry, the word Wife! How dare him?. ¡°Also¡­ I heard you were once my wife¡¯s boyfriend? Too bad you didn¡¯t end up with her and I get to keep her. Having her all by myself. You were actually the way who came back begging in your knee, don¡¯t worry .. I won¡¯t do the same when you end up with Blossom.¡± ¡°Shut up!¡± Trenton throw his fist on the desk, making Waynee into the office immediately, in fear if anything had happened to his boss. He hadn¡¯t left, he had stood outside the door. Even tho he know Trenton is no match to Aiden, he still need to y safe. ¡°Boss, are you okay?¡± There was silence from both men. And then, without another word, Trenton left the office cursing under his breath. Wayne watched him leave before he turns to look at Aiden. ¡°What was that?¡± ¡°Just a Daddy boy doing the best he can. I think he fall in love with Blossom without knowing.¡± Wayne chuckles and sat down. ¡°I wonder what his reaction will be when he finds out, both you are going to marry from the sane family. Imagine him marrying Blossom and you, remarrying Tihana. A match made in heaven.¡± ¡°While you try to say too much. Remember the girl you love hadn¡¯t given you a chance. Perhaps she¡¯s seeing someone else.¡± ¡°Aiden!¡± Wayne called out in anger.. he can¡¯t imagine having Diana go for another man. It must be him ¡°Don¡¯t try to stop me father! Otherwise I¡¯d go all over the media¡¯s and announce about a cheater like you. How could you do such a thing to me?¡± ¡°Blossom calm down now. You¡¯ve to understand him, he told you earlier that he had no idea there was a baby. He just find out recently, please don¡¯t make this thing more hard than it is already ¡± ¡°So you support him?.. you both disgust me! Just leave my room and don¡¯te back.¡± When her father wanted to say a thing or two to her, Blossom went on to start screaming, causing chaos that her father and the nanny was left with no option than to leave the room as she said. ¡°Shut the door behind!¡± She screamed behind them. While outside of the room, Mr Norman went to the sitting room and fall like a heavy bag of steak on the couch. The Nanny approaches him. ¡°Please do not overthink your self. You know your daughter more than anyone else, she¡¯lle around. I¡¯d understand her too, this is a whole lot to take in.¡± Mr Norman thanked her and went to appreciate her for always being there for his family both in there best abd during their worst. The Nanny had her ns, she was going to talk to Blossom about this issue but not right now. She¡¯s going to give her enough time to swallow what she had just heard. And to think that this particrdy in question was the same one Blossom had been trying to get rid of. Had it been that Blossom seeded in ruining the girl¡¯s life? She hoped that this Tihana will forgive Blossom, cause as far as she knows, Blossom hadn¡¯t been good to her. ¡°Where are you going?¡± She heard Mr Norman asked and she turned to see Blossom walking out of the front door. ¡°It¡¯s not like you care. Don¡¯t bother me, father of two.¡± Blossom had of course muttered thatst part before she walk out of the building, when Mr Norman stood up to walk after her, he was held back by the nanny. ¡°Don¡¯t. Let her be, she¡¯ll be fine. She¡¯ll recover quickly if she goes out. I¡¯m sure she just wants someone to talk with.¡± And the nanny was right. Back in her room after her father and the Nanny had left, Blossom had stood up from her bed to picked up her phone that had beenying on the ground. She called Trenton. He was the only one she could think of, he was the only one she knows she can cry on his shoulder and he¡¯ll always make her feel better. Truly this was a lot for her to take in. The one person she hated because she took away who she cherished the most, Aiden¡­ turned out to be her step sister. How was she going to face her? All her ill treatment to her, will she ever be able to look her in the eyes?Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Growing up, Blossom had so much wanted to have a sister¡­. Someone she couldugh and joke with. She actually wasn¡¯t that impressed about being the only child, even tho she was able to get all she wants and thing do go her way all the time, Blossom something feel lonely. Growing up with just a father was also something else to worry about. Blossom had many times hates herself for always taunting Tihana. But her obsession with Aiden made her became a monster. A monster she doesn¡¯t want. All she ever wanted was just to be loved.. loved by this particr man who she had loved all the years of her life. But sometimes, what we desire the most isn¡¯t actually meant for us and the earlie we learn to let it go, the better it is for us. ¡°Are you home?¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m in the office. But I¡¯ll be heading back home in about 10 minutes. What¡¯s up?¡± ¡°I¡¯ming over. I¡¯ll wait for your at your apartment till you¡¯re back ¡± ¡°Okay cool, but is everything okay with you?¡± Trenton had asked. ¡°Well, No Trent. I¡¯ll tell you when you¡¯re back.¡± Disconnecting the call, she had stood up and didn¡¯t bother changing her outfit. She walks downstairs and had to stood for a sec to look at her father before she makes her way to the door. She had expected her father to ask her where she¡¯s going so she wasn¡¯t surprised. Giving him that reply, she walks away. She feel disgusted to look at him. And nothing anyone says will make her believe that it wasn¡¯t her father¡¯s fault. Clearly , he was to be med about this. ________ ¡°I made soup for you. You should try and finish it, it¡¯s good for your health.¡± Diana said as she hands Tihana the bowl of soup. Tihana adjusted herself on the bed as she takes the bowl, picking up a spoon and dipping it into the bowl. ¡°Where¡¯s Aiden?¡± ¡°He left .. Three hours ago, once you were asleep. He needed to handle something¡¯s in the office and I promised him I¡¯ll take care of you once you¡¯re awake ¡± ¡°Thank you so much Diana.¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay. Make sure to finish it, I need to make a call, I¡¯ll be right back.¡± Tihana nodded like a baby and watched Diana walks away. She sigh, she actually felt a little better after the sleep. Diana picks up her phone once at the sitting room and put a call across Aiden, who picked up almost immediately. It was as if he had his phone on his hand, expecting the call. ¡°She just woke up. I made her soup.¡± ¡°Thank Diana, I¡¯ll be there in the next twenty minutes.¡± ¡°You can take your time if you have other things you¡¯re doing.¡± ¡°No, I¡¯m almost off work. Is Wayne there with you?¡± The name made Diana¡¯s heart miss a beat but she covered it up immediately. ¡°Wayne? No he¡¯s not here.¡± And just then, the door bell ring. ¡°It must be him. I¡¯ll leave you two now¡­ I¡¯lle over once I¡¯m done ¡± ¡°Alright ¡± Diana disconnect the call and drop her phone, the door bell rang again and she breathed before marching her way to the door. Me and him? Diana opened the door, and Ofcourse it was who Aiden told her it was. Wayne! In his hands was flower that he was holding out for her, she didn¡¯t collect it immediately. Diana stood and look at him for a second before finally deciding to say something. ¡°Wayne, Why are you here?¡± She left the door open and walk back inside to sit down. Wayne came in, shutting the door behind him. ¡°Well, to talk to you. Ain¡¯t you gonna take this flower from me? C¡¯mon, don¡¯t be too harsh.¡± Diana rolled her eyes at him and corrected it. ¡°Thank you.¡± She muttered and drop it on the table recklessly. ¡°Well, I see you¡¯re still mad at me.¡± ¡°Since you know, can you leave?¡± ¡°Why? Why are you mad at me .. you approached me to ask me to be your ¡®fake boyfriend¡¯ which I agreed, even tho you didn¡¯t tell me for how long it¡¯ll be. Then I got tired and call it over and you¡¯re mad at me?¡± Diana didn¡¯t say anything. Even her had asked herself so many times, why exactly is she mad at him? ¡°I realized both of us are going to end up getting hurt if we continue doing this.¡± ¡°Hurt?¡± ¡°I fall in love with you Diana! And don¡¯t try to pretend that you had no idea what I¡¯m talking about. You are amazing Diana, and you¡¯d know how hurt I am knowing I can only continue being a fake boyfriend to you and not the other way round.¡± There was silence. The words doe out freely from his mouth but it was a lot for her to take in. Should she say she had been expecting to hear this from him? Apparently Yes! Diana knows fully well that she enjoyed Wayne¡¯spany and every single minute with him. but she hasn¡¯t looked at it as Love, she had thought it was just because Wayne was always around her. Hearing Wayne say all this made her realize the reason she had been hurt when he cancelled their deal. ¡°About our deal¡­ I didn¡¯t cancel it because I was tired, I cancel it because I don¡¯t want us to be fake anymore. I don¡¯t want us to keep hurting eachother.¡± Just as if Wayne was reading her mind. Diana had no idea what to say but she pushed herself to look at Wayne right in his eyes, and she could see nothing but a guy who had fallen in love. How ridiculous had it been? ¡°Why didn¡¯t you tell me about this when you told me you don¡¯t want this anymore? You made me look like a fool and hurt for months.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t let me finish. You went mad to me immediately I said that word and left. Over the months you hadn¡¯t let me exin myself either.¡± Diana bits her lower lips like someone who had been catch in an act. And yes, she had just been catch. Diana knows herself as someone who had always over reacted over little things, but she didn¡¯t expect it toe into this case. She could¡¯ve allowed him go into details. Or even after Wayne kepting back to talk to her, she could¡¯ve done better by allowing him say something. But she let herself to be blinded with anger and whatever it is what turned her blind. ¡°It wasn¡¯t your fault so don¡¯t me yourself. I¡¯ll totally understand. I just thought I should let you know how I feel, it¡¯s okay if you don¡¯t feel the same.¡± ¡°I¡­.¡± Diana was about responding while Tihana interrupted. ¡°Diana¡­ Can I get a cup of water please? I¡¯ve been calling you from the room but you wouldn¡¯t answer ¡± Diana swallowed and look from Wayne to Tihana before responding. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯ll go get you water.¡± Tihana went to sat down and greeted Wayne who she was just noticing his presence. ¡°How¡¯re you feeling?¡± Wayne asked and Tihana nodded in respond. ¡°I heard about what happened too. I hope you¡¯ll let it pass. Anyways, hope our Baby is doing well?¡± It made Tihana tough. ¡°well, what can I say. His mother is healthy so she should be..¡± ¡°Here you go.¡± Diana handed it over to her. ¡°Can I get some snacks too, please?¡± It made Diana to roll her eyes. ¡°You should know you¡¯re not at Aiden¡¯s house. Just stare everything you want at once.¡± Tihana and Wayneughs as Diana went in again to get the snacks. ¡°I guess I interrupted something when I came in?¡± Tihana whispered. ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious.¡± Wayne told her, but even he knows it¡¯s something serious. ¡°Diana loves you. I know that for sure, she¡¯s just this type that makes fuss in every little thing ¡± ¡°She do?¡± ¡°I didn¡¯t ask you to speak for me Tihana. And here¡¯s a friend who exposed their best friend just to prove a point.¡± Diana speaks as she handed over the snacks to her. ¡°Well, I¡¯m just trying to make the gentleman feel better.¡± The door bell rang and both Wayne and Tihana turn to look at Diana. ¡°Are you expecting someone?¡± Tihana asked, the first person she had thought of was Mr Norman.. her father. She wasn¡¯t just ready to meet him , neither Blossom. She¡¯s gonna freak out if it was him at the door. ¡°Yeah. Your husband.¡± Diana answered and stood up while Tihana calmed herself down. d it wasn¡¯t who she thought. At least it was Aiden, the man she once hated and now the man she loves to spend her days with. ¡°Was Ite?¡± Aiden asks as he walks into the sitting room. He went straight to Tihana and gave her a kiss on the cheeks. How sweet! ¡°You went off work early? Is everything okay?¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°Yeah. I told Diana to give me a call once you¡¯re up¡­ I wanted to be with you.¡± There was this smirk on Aiden¡¯s face that was so visible. ¡°Well, I¡¯m here ¡± ¡°I know.¡± Aiden dropped the bags he had been carrying on the table. ¡°What do you¡¯ve?¡± ¡°You can check it out.¡± Aiden told her and turning to Wayne who was sitting next to Diana ufortably. ¡°Could you both help me go pick up something from the store?¡± ¡°Me and him?¡± Diana asked and Aiden nodded with a smirk. There was silence. Aiden knows what he was doing! Amend my ways ¡°You sent them out together purposely right?¡± Tihana asked with a smile as she start unpacking everything that Aiden had bought. ¡°Yeah. I noticed they both still have a lot to talk about. Do you like it?¡± Aiden asked when Tihana finallye across the gold ne he had bought for her. ¡°It¡¯s beautiful. Can you help me?¡± Aiden nods, take it from her hand and out it across her neck. Tihana picked up her phone and look at herself through it¡¯s screen.. ¡°Thank you Aiden. This is beautiful.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d you like it. Uhmm, My mother actually called.¡± Tihana turn her head to look at him. She was kind of surprised, or maybe got a little nervous when Aiden talked about his mother.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°She was asking if we could visit her some time.¡± ¡°Yeah we could. Should we go over for dinner tomorrow?¡± Aiden smile. ¡°You¡¯re so beautiful. Yeah, I¡¯ll let her know right now.¡± Tihana blushed at thepliment and watched Aiden send out a text message, obviously to her mother. There was silence, as Tihana starts arranging the stuffs back in the bags. ¡°I¡¯ll be going for my check up this evening. You¡¯ll go with me right?¡± ¡°If you want me to.¡± Tihana smiles. Aiden watched her closely, she seems to be calm right now like she haven¡¯t heard about anything that had been her stressed some hours ago. She was usually calm about it. ¡°Do you wanna talk about your new family?¡± Tihana nods negatively and look away. ¡°Not today. Maybe some other time, I want us to talk about something is. About us.¡± ¡°I¡¯m d to hear the ¡®US¡¯. What is it you wanna talk about?¡± ¡°Our marriage will be over, perhaps in four months time? The contract says I¡¯ve to stay two months more after giving birth.¡± ¡°Well, there¡¯s no more contract.¡± It was a surprise to Tihana but she had to pretend not to hear what he said. ¡°What do you mean? We haven¡¯t terminated the contract.¡± ¡°Can we forget it? I don¡¯t want you ruining the surprise. Just calm down and think only about me and our baby.¡± It was sweet hearing him say the OUR. never had she expected him to say that word, so it was worth the wait to hear it. She smiles and look away. ¡°I need to pee¡± she told him and Aiden helped her stood up and slowly led her to the bathroom, but surely he wasn¡¯t going to go in there with her. So he just stood outside. Once Tihana was done peeing, she stayed still in the bathroom and stay at herself in the mirror. Blossom, the only thing she can think about. Thedy who had imed that she snatched her boyfriend from her, turned out to be her younger sister. It made her feel so guilty, guilty if many things. She had wished that things were the same as it was Aiden back then.. she could have pleaded with him to please be with Blossom. But how surprisedly it was to her that she¡¯s head over heels with Aiden, and knowing that Aiden had changed from worse to better made everything worth the wait.. ¡°Are you okay in there? Do you want me toe in?¡± It was until she heard Aiden¡¯s voice that she took her eyes off the mirror and went to open the door. ¡°You don¡¯t need to.¡± _____ ¡°You sounded desperate on the phone. Is it Aiden? Don¡¯t tell me he talked to you rudely again.¡± ¡°Trenton. I need a favour from you?¡± It was more like a question than just a statement. ¡°Yeah. Whatever it is ¡± ¡°Can we let Tihana and Aiden be? I think both if them are a perfect match and we both just don¡¯t deserve them. Let¡¯s let them be.¡± Trenton was behold shock. The first time she had talked about giving up, he had given her every reason on why she shouldn¡¯t back down now. Seeing her repeating the same thing, but right now addressing Aiden and Tihana as perfect match gave him every thought that she was done for better. ¡°I¡¯m sorry I couldn¡¯t do much to convince Aiden for you. But, about Tihana¡­ I¡¯m not sure I want to give up yet, Maybe there¡¯s still chance for us. We both hadn¡¯t talked that much since her pregnancy because I never got the chance.. but I know she¡¯d want to be with me.¡± ¡°Tihana loves Aiden.¡± ¡°She doesn¡¯t, and I¡¯ll prove it to you. It¡¯s okay for you to give up on Aiden, but don¡¯t think I¡¯m going to give up on Tihana too.¡± ¡°Trenton. Two years ago, you told me you loved me? Before Tihana came into the picture. Is that still the same?¡± ¡°Well Blossom¡­¡± Trenton stretch his neck as he didn¡¯t know what to say. He can¡¯t believe Blossom still remembers his words. She was right, Before he meet Tihana again, he was actually in love with Blossom and even when Blossom had brutally rejected him. He didn¡¯t give up. But seeing Tihana again, he wasn¡¯t sure if he still loves her or he was just blinded with jealously of the face that she was with the guy he hates. ¡°You still love me right, Trenton? Don¡¯t tell me you are going to forsake me like everyone else.¡± There was tears already in her eyes, waiting for the right moment to pump out. ¡°It¡¯s not like that Blossom. You , this came unexpected. You clearly told me Aiden is the one you want and I¡¯m only a best friend nch childhood friend to you. ¡± ¡°Well. I¡¯m giving up on Aiden now.¡± ¡°Why? What happened? I¡¯ll still try again for you?¡± ¡°No¡­ Because I want to amend my ways, I want to get back with my sister.¡± It was as if Trenton hadn¡¯t heard her right. ¡°Your sister?¡± He was staring at her with curiosity. ¡°Tihana, she¡¯s my stepsister. Even tho I¡¯m realizing this in the veryst minute, I know there¡¯s still chance for me to make things right. ¡± Trenton looks at her like she lost her mind or something. ¡°You¡¯re joking.¡± ¡°I¡¯m giving up on Aiden for her. I¡¯d suggest you let them be too, I¡¯ll understand if you know longer feel the same for me. But I won¡¯t understand if you attempt to hurt either of them.¡± Without waiting to hear his reply, Blossom stood up and walk out of his building. My car key? ¡°So? You wanna talk about it?¡± Wayne asked as they got into the car, they were driving back to Diana¡¯s apartment. ¡°Talk about what?¡± Diana asked, pretending not to realize what he was talking about. Deep inside her, she knows for sure that she really missed Wayne and had waited for Soo long to hear him say those words to her. It was just that, it came unexpectedly to her. ¡°I told you earlier. Could we stop the fake rtionship and maybe, make it real?¡± Diana turn her head and look at him.. shyly, she looks away and stare out of the window. ¡°Well. That was unexpected and makes me feel ufortable.¡± ¡°Why ufortable? We were doing it before, the only difference is that it¡¯s real now. Tell me, you don¡¯t wanna be with me? Or you prefer the fake rtionship to the real one?¡± ¡°That¡¯s cute of you Wayne. But can you give me time to think about it?¡± Wayne didn¡¯t respond immediately, it wasn¡¯t because he didn¡¯t want to . It¡¯s because he had no idea what else to say, if there¡¯s one thing he observed about Diana, it was the fact that she¡¯s sensitive and gets upset about certain things easier. ¡°As you wish.¡± He muttered. While he focus on the road, Diana takes her time to admire him. He was perfect, maybe he was right. If they¡¯d keep up with the fake rtionship longer, it¡¯s of no use. She could¡¯ve cancelled the deal a long time ago after proving to her father. But she tend to keep him longer and it¡¯s okay if Wayne eventually fall in love with her. The thought if it made her smile. She hadn¡¯t expected that from Wayne, not for one. She thought she was the only who night have been feeling a little something for him and never had thought he felt the same way. True, Wayne was good at hiding his emotions. ¡°Don¡¯t undress me with your eyes ¡± The word made Diana look away shyly. He had caught her looking at him¡­ ¡°Can we hang outter? Alone.¡± He made thatst part to be clear. Diana nods her head but didn¡¯t say anything. Wayne smiles and look back on the road. It took them eight minutes until they arrive at Diana¡¯s apartment, getting down first was Diana as she went to back seat to bring out the things they¡¯ve bought as Aiden asked to. ¡°You should let me carry that.¡± Wayne shuts the door and approach her, collecting the bags from her. ¡°Thank you.¡± She muttered and watched him go in first, before she walk behind him. Getting inside, They meet Aiden sitting on the couch with his eyes on his phone.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°You¡¯re back ¡± Aiden said once he saw Wayne first. ¡°You can keep that for Diana, she¡¯ll arrange it in her fridge ¡± ¡°It was for me?¡± Diana asks when she walks in too, Aiden nodded. ¡°Where¡¯s Tihana?¡± ¡°Oh. She¡¯s getting her stuffs from the room. We need to go back home, She¡¯ll be going visiting with me tomorrow.¡± ¡°Oh, that¡¯s nice. Uhm.. did she said anything about wanting to meet Mr Norman or Blossom yet?¡± Aiden nodded his head negatively and Diana mouthed an oh. She don¡¯t actually know how long Tihana is going to keep avoiding the discussion, If Blossom is okay with this or if she was already informed about it. One thing was sure . Tihana can¡¯t hid from her, one thing about Blossom is that everything seems just so possible for her. She knows the perfect time to meet someone unexpected and she never loses words. It¡¯s almost like she practices all that¡¯ll be needed to say. The only thing she hates was her words having little or no effect on the one she¡¯s talking to. Nothing pisses her off more than that. On the other hand, Diana had wondered how Tihana and Blossom were going to y this step sister game of a thing. It had happened unexpectedly and feels like a total joke. How could they be sisters? Diana had known Blossom all through her life, so this was a big news to her as well made her so ufortable. It made her wonder if she¡¯s feeling this way, how will Tihana be feeling? ¡°You are back.¡± Tihana¡¯s voice draw her out of her thoughts. She turns to look at her, and seeing her still have amazing smile on her face made her heart calm down a bit. Tihana is just so adorable and didn¡¯t deserve all the pains she have been going through. But whatever had happens, Diana hopes it was for the best. ¡°Yes. Aiden said you both are heading back. Hope you¡¯re feeling much better now?¡± Wayne had just sat on an opposite couch and didn¡¯t say a thing. His boss is here, and even tho he¡¯s free with him¡­ Having him here and him, talking to Diana like Aiden isn¡¯t here seems some kind of disrespectful, so Wayne tend to just be quiet and look at them. He was more than happy when he heard Aiden announce that they¡¯re about to leave. It¡¯ll give him time and space to talk more with Diana. ¡°Am okay. Thank you so much for always being here with me Diana. You are an amazing friend ¡± ¡°A, don¡¯t mention. I could¡¯ve hug you so tight but yeah! You¡¯ve got a big stomach there.¡± There wasughter among the four. So heart filling. ¡°You should probably get yourself a boyfriend too. Or maybe you don¡¯t need one since Wayne is already here ¡± ¡°You don¡¯t actually have to say it out loud.¡± Diana said, embarrassed. She was d she wasn¡¯t facing Wayne cause she can bet her face is all red right now. ¡°Well¡­. I¡¯m sorry about that. I¡¯ll drop by some other time ¡± ¡°We can always talk on phone, drop by only when you have Aiden¡¯s baby in your arms.¡± ¡°That¡¯s cute!¡± Tihanaughs. ¡°Girls tend to chatter a lot. We have to go now Diana, I need to help her pick some clothes and bags.¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Diana mouthed and eyed Tihana who gave her a chuckle. ¡°Wayne, my car key?¡± ¡°Do you need me to drive you?¡± Wayne asked, standing up and dipping his hand into his pocket for the key. ¡°No. Well manage. I¡¯ll see you at office tomorrow.¡± Once Aiden had gotten the car key, he holds Tihana¡¯s hand as they both walks out of Diana¡¯s apartment. Leaving the two. Was it too late? Trenton walks into a bar and ordered for an alcoholic drink to be brought to him.. it¡¯s been a day since Blossom told him all those stuffs, and Ofcourse he never believed her. He had grown up with Aiden and Blossom , as far as he can tell, There was never a time that Blossom had a sibling. Not to talk about stepsister. He hadn¡¯t quite understand what exactly Blossom was talking about, if she was serious about her words or not. He had waited for her to give him a call and tell him that everything she said yesterday was a lie and just a joke on him. But her call never came in, not even a text. The wine was brought to him, he opened it almost immediately and pour himself a ss. Yesterday and today hadn¡¯t been quite great for him. The thought drives him insane.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. How can Tihana be a sister to Blossom? Trenton wanted to believe that Blossom had been lied to by someone just so she shouldn¡¯t continue bothering Aiden, but when he had gone to talk to her father earlier in his office . He could recall exactly what he had said. ¡°They¡¯re sisters. I know it¡¯s my fault, but in trying my best to make things right. I got a response from Diana, you know her?¡± ¡°Yeah. Diana Watts, Tihana¡¯s best friend.¡± ¡°Yep. She said Tihana isn¡¯t ready to meet any of us and wanted us not to bother her. So you see? It¡¯s quite a task to me as I have to try my best to bring my family back together.¡± ¡°How did you find out she was your daughter in the first ce?¡± ¡°A picture. I saw it fall out of her bag the day I almost hit her with my car. I recognized the woman in the picture immediately and she told meter on she was her mother.¡± Mr Norman had stopped to look at Trenton, catching his expression. ¡°Well, I got curious enough when she said she doesn¡¯t know who her real father was. I wanted to tell her immediately that it must definitely be me. But yunno? I wanted to be sure.¡± ¡°She gave you her blood? Willingly?¡± Mere looking at Trenton at this time, one could tell that he was so curious and all he wanted was to know everything. ¡°A stride of her hair. She had no idea¡­. I have to submit it to my family doctor and had run the test.¡± Trenton breathed and shake his head, trying to get the thoughts out if his mind. He wondered, if not the fact that he had his father and his mother too¡­ Could someone possiblye up one day and tell him that Aiden , the man he wanted, was a brother to him?. That will be so ridiculous to hear! He went on to pour himself another ss and drank it all at once. It burnt his throat so he had to squeeze his face and then clear his throat. Trenton couldn¡¯t believe just how much worried he was about Blossom. The fact that she remembers his words from two years ago when even him had stopped looking forward for her reply. ¡°I know Aiden is the one you like , but he doesn¡¯t seen interested to you. I¡¯m going on a business trip in two days time¡­ Please take your time to think about it and give me a response.¡± ¡°There¡¯s nothing to think about there Trenton. I told you, Aiden is the one I love! If you truly care about me then stop telling me you like me and instead, help me talk to Aiden.¡± Blossom had told him. Although he had been seriously hurt that day, it made his hatred for Aiden to increase. Having the woman he loved unexpectedly to be in love with him, and yet, he causes her nothing but pain and still act like everything was okay. That was enough reason to hate him already. Aiden is just so full of himself and he hated that. ¡°Both of us know you ain¡¯t gonnast long with this folks. Blossom is there, we all grew up together and we both know she¡¯s a match for you.¡± ¡°A match for me or a match for you? You really love her don¡¯t you?¡± Aiden had questioned instead. Trenton remember grabbing him by his cor as he grind his teeth together. ¡°What I feels doesn¡¯t matter. What matters is that she loves you.¡± Aiden hadughed and p his hand off, adjusting with shirt with that smirk still stered on his face. ¡°If I can understand you right¡­ You like Blossom, and she doesn¡¯t like you but me? And I don¡¯t like her! Fair enough.¡± ¡°Just don¡¯t hurt her.¡± ¡°I¡¯d be hurting her if I should pretend that I like her when it¡¯s obvious I don¡¯t. She¡¯d be much more hurt.¡± Trenton had walked out of the office in rage, and two dayster, he had left the city for a business meeting he needed to handle. Coming back , the only person he had had in his mind was Blossom and no one else. Even tho he pushed himself so hard to forget about her by hardly calling her¡­.. The thought ofing back home hold nothing but just the excitement of meeting her. And yet again ! Trenton wondered why that excitement had turned into jealousy? Blossom might be right in a way. He didn¡¯t love Tihana. He never had. He was just blinded by jealousy that had made him think he genuinely Tihana, and was that also the reason he had hurt her so many times? It made her realize that he was only trying to use Tihana as a bet to make Blossom happy. He wasn¡¯t trying to make himself happy¡­ He was actually after Blossom¡¯s happiness. He sighed and again and again pour himself ss of wine, taking it all on one drink until he began to feel tipsy. He just wanted the thoughts to go away. Not until now had he realized that all this years, he had actually loved Blossom and had just been blinded by jealousy and nothing more. Jealous that Aiden was doing far much better than him. Jealous that Aiden could get whatever he wants without even working hard for it. Jealous for quite a lot of things. Was it toote already? Calm ,sweet and tender The visit to Aiden mother¡¯s apartment Disturbed Tihana. Not because of anything serious but because she kind of feel a little bit uneasy about it. ¡°You okay?¡± Aiden touched her hand and Tihana smiles and nodded at him. Aiden was driving the car while she just looks out of the window. Ms Turner had cane to the hospital months back, and the conversation had been mostly about her and the reason why Aiden was so cold. Even tho everything she had said just isn¡¯t enough reason for Aiden to be as cold hearted as he was months back, it at least made sense. She had went on to plead with her to not have Aiden because of his attitude towards her. ¡°It was his grandfather who pushed him into getting married. So he¡¯s kind of ufortable cause he wasn¡¯t ready.¡± Tihana remembered Ms Turner had asked her to give Aiden the chance and at least help in taming her. Tihana didn¡¯t remember doing much of what she had been asked to do.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Infact, never had she excited to fall in love with Aiden like she has now. It had happened so fast and so quickly that no matter how much she tried to remember how they get here, it all seems impossible. ¡°If you¡¯re worried about my mother, trust me she¡¯s nice.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t want to tell him that she had actually meet his mother once and he¡¯s right. She was a lovely woman. ¡°No, I¡¯m fine. I know she¡¯ll be nice, I can tell.¡± Aiden gave her a little squeeze in her hands. Minutester and Aiden got out of the car to open the door for Tihana. ¡°Thank you.¡± She muttered to him with smiles. Aiden amazes him. Ever since the change of attitude of his, She hade to realize that Aiden isn¡¯t actually what everyone thinks he was. While they think he¡¯s arrogant, cold hearted , Ill mannered and annoying.. Tihana viewed him as quite the opposite. Tho, back then, she can¡¯t argue with what people say about him cause they were all through. One just needed to get close to him to see that loveable sweet boy in him. No wonder Wayne had stood his ground when Diana asked him why he was working for such a man as Aiden. It was all because he knows him better, he wasn¡¯t what he was tended to be. ¡°Are you okay? You seen to be thinking quite a lot.¡± ¡°It¡¯s just about you. Sorry. Can we go in now?¡± Aiden smiles and nod as they both walk into the building. The maids were the first to see them and Ofcourse all bowed their head. Tihana was amazed with just how beautiful the building was. She knows quite well that the Turner¡¯s family is rich, but she never expected Ms Turner¡¯s house to be this well decorated. If she¡¯s saying the truth, she¡¯d say that it was more beautiful than Aiden¡¯s. Aiden¡¯s building was quite bigger than this, but Aiden is a man so his house isn¡¯t just as decorated as this man. ¡°Wee to my abode!¡± Tihana heard Ms Turner¡¯s voice and when she looked at the direction of the voice, her eyesnded on hering down for the stairs and looking as beautiful and young as always. She approached them and kissed Aiden¡¯s cheeks, Still Aiden is 6 feet tall, he had to bend for his mother of 5¡¯4 feet to be able to kiss him. Turning to Tihana, he gave her a smile which Tihana forcefully returned. ¡°You look so beautiful, Tihana.¡± ¡°Thank you ma. You don¡¯t look bad either.¡± ¡°That¡¯s so sweet of you. Come over and have a seat, both of you.¡± _____ Hours passed after Hours and Blossom wasn¡¯t seen outside of the apartment. She wasst seenst night when she came back home and straight forwardly went into her room without a single word to no body. The day was almosting to an end and she haven¡¯te out for once. None of her meals where touched and she wouldn¡¯t answer to anyone. She had ced a sign on her door, asking everyone to just leave her alone and let her stay the way she wanted to stay. Alone! Inside the room, Blossom wasying on the floor with her eyes focused on the book she was holding and her headset was on, a slow music ying. She turned the pages of the books over and over again, shaking her head to the tune of the music. After a while, she stopped and stood up to ease herself. Coming back into her room, she noticed her phone was vibrating. She had removed it from ring cause she didn¡¯t want noise. Seeing who the caller was, Blossom decided against picking it until it started ringing again. She sighed and went to answer the call. ¡°What do you want?¡± Her voice was surprisedly very low and she had to clear her throat feeling a little sharp pain down her throat. ¡°We need to talk¡± ¡°What? About what?¡± She asked and waited to him to reply. ¡°Well, I tell you. I understand if you¡¯re sick if me, I am sick of myself too. But right now? I¡¯m more focused on finding the perfect way to talk to her. I heard my father saying she doesn¡¯t want to speak with any of us.¡± ¡°He told me.¡± Blossom was quiet for a while before replying to him again. ¡°He called you? My father I know will never tell anyone about his family issue. Not to talk of such scandal as this, he cares about his reputation a lot.¡± ¡°And you forgot I¡¯m like a familiar member too? I just wanted to confirm all you said was true so I had to visit in his office.¡± ¡°I see, nice. Okay bye now.¡± Blossom had wanted to end the call when he heard him said something , at first she wanted to believe she had heard him wrong but not until he repeated himself and it was just like he could read her mind. ¡°You still have a special ce in my heart.¡± His voice was calm, sweet , tender and so innocent. Delicious ¡°I told you she¡¯s Nice¡± Aiden was the first the break the silence once they got into the car after waving at Ms Turner who had a bug smile stered on her face. ¡°I know she is.¡± Tihana smiles..Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Do you mind if I led back? I feel sleepy and weak.¡± She added and Aiden nods and pushes the seat over, in a way it¡¯ll befortable for her toy down and sleep. Tihana gave him a sleep beforeying down. The trip back homested for only a while, when Aiden alighted, Tihana was still fast asleep. It made him to stop for a while just to look at her face. She was really looking tired and one could tell all she needed was the best rest age can get. Aiden walk to the other side of the car and opened it. He gently carried her out in a bridal style after throwing his key to one of the guards who knew exactly what to do. Aiden carried her all the way into the room and slowlyy her on the bed, he removed her heels and loosen up the gown she was wearing. While Tihana was still asleep, Aiden chose to give her a little massage on her foot. _________ ¡°Mother, are you okay?¡± Emma asked as she approached her mother. She had just gotten back from school only to meet her motherying on the couch , it was quite unusual. Because first, Tihana had helped Emma get back to school as well was able to get her mother a job at a localpany. So, it¡¯s just afternoon and still working hours. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± May asked her daughter as she slowly sat up, stretching her hand to grab a cup of water. Emma helped her get it before sitting down. ¡°Yes. Are you okay? It¡¯s unusual to see you at home.¡± ¡°I know. I had to take a leave cause I wasn¡¯t feeling okay. How was school tho?¡± Emma looks at her and then nods, ¡°it was fine. I can¡¯t wait for the semester to be over so I can visit Tihana.¡± ¡°Yeah. Just be a good girl still. Gosh, I feel so guilty each time I remember how she¡¯ve helped us, I wonder what exactly we could¡¯ve done if she hadn¡¯te to our aid.¡± ¡°I know right? But she just acted like we have been so good to her and nothing like the past ever happens.¡± ¡°I¡¯d say she¡¯s just like her mother.¡± ¡°That remind me mum. Do you think she¡¯ll ever get to meet or know who her real father is?¡± The question har pooped up so May had to keep quiet and think about it before replying to her dear daughter. ¡°I think. I don¡¯t really know, it depends if the father knew Tihana¡¯s mother was pregnant for him.¡± Emma nods in understanding. ¡°I¡¯ll go and fix lunch, I noticed you weren¡¯t able to fix one.¡± ¡°I came back an hour ago and had went for a nap immediately I got home.¡± ¡ª¡ª¡ª¡ª ¡°Where¡¯s Aiden?¡± It was early in the morning and Tihana had woken up quitete. She was surprised when one of the maids came into the room and served her , her breakfast in bed. Telling her that the little dish was prepared by Mr Aiden before he left. Tihana had only remembered falling asleep in the car on their way back home, nothing more. She was really tired even after waking up. And she know it was because of her, the baby was making her weak. ¡°He left to meet with someone, he said he¡¯ll be back in an hour or two.¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± While Tihana watched the maid bow her head abd walks out of the room, Tihana couldn¡¯t help but wonder who it was Aiden had gone to visit. She could¡¯ve thought it was his mother or perhaps grandfather, but on the other hand .. they¡¯ve just gotten back from his mother¡¯s apartment yesterday and Aiden isn¡¯t the type that¡¯ll like to visit his grandfather on a normal day. Thinking about Aiden recently was overwhelming to her. She wees the thoughts of him and was ready to embrace it over and over again¡­ It was good and refreshing seeing the other side of Aiden. Not only have he been so good to her, but he had actually given her all of his attention. Even tho he had reassured her that her giving birth won¡¯t change his feelings for her. Tihana still has a thing or two to worry about. The fact there remains this marriage is still a contracted marriage and nothing had changed. So, in everything she does, she reminds herself every single day that a day wille when Aiden won¡¯t be there anymore. This had made her not really weing the idea that she was so in love with the better version of Aiden. It¡¯s okay for Aiden to make her feel this way, with the way he gives her all of his time and attention, the way he looks at her and with the way he kisses her¡­ But it wasn¡¯t okay for her to get too carried away and believe Aiden was going to keep someone like her too close for a long period of time. Her phone started ringing and she reach for it, checking the caller and confirming it was from Diana, she suddenly saw herself smiling as she takes the call. ¡°How¡¯re you doing? Since you hadn¡¯t call after going back home with your dear husband, I decided to check up on you myself and confirm you¡¯re still alive. ¡± It made Tihanaugh. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I had a stressful day yesterday and I¡¯m just waking up.¡± She heard Diana hiss on the other end and it made her still even more. True, Diana is dramatic and always acting like a baby. ¡°I¡¯m having my first official date with Wayne.¡± Diana finally said to her. With the way she had breathed down, Tihana could tell it took her quite a while to say that and she was unsure about it too. ¡°Uhm, then why you sounding sad?¡± ¡°Do you think both of us are a good match? I feel like I¡¯m rushing things. And to think it¡¯s Aiden¡¯s best man we¡¯re talking about.¡± ¡°You¡¯re fine Diana. You deserve someone as supportive as Wayne in your life, trust me. Don¡¯t worry yourself about something not needed to worry about and just focus on being the best version of yourself. Wayne loves you, he always had.¡± There was silence before Diana breaths down and went on to reply. ¡°Thank you Tihana. You¡¯re the best.¡± They went on to talk a little longer before disconnecting the call and saying bye to eachother. Tihana drops her phone on the bed and opened the food that had been in front of her for a while. Isn¡¯t it ridiculous that she¡¯s pregnant but not too hungry as many other pregnant woman had felt? She hardly crave for anything expect for Aiden¡¯s attention. She smiles and inhale the smell of the food. Really, it was amazing to hear that Aiden Turner took out his precious time just to make this food for her. It made her wonder how long, how many hours it took him until he was done with the food. Taking a spoonful, Tihana¡¯s face lights up immediately. The food was exactly how she wanted it. Delicious! You’ll be fine Aiden entered the restaurant and eye searched until he was able to see Blossom who waved over at him slowly. He sighed and approached her, pulling out a chair and sitting opposite her. He couldn¡¯t have been here as he promised himself not to have anything to do with Blossom but with the way she had sounded on the phone, pleading with him to see her even if it¡¯s for thest time. Most especially the reason he hade here was because this person who he had known all most all his life turns out to be his Wife¡¯s sister. How ridiculous could things have been? ¡°Thank you for agreeing to see me. I didn¡¯t expect to see you.¡± ¡°I told you I was going toe.¡± Aiden told her without a stare. He waved his hand on the bartender and ordered for a wine. ¡°I didn¡¯t think you were going to.¡± Blossom said and give him a small smile. But when she noticed that Aiden wasn¡¯t paying any attention to her, she knows better that she¡¯s expected to just state the reason why she wanted him here. Aiden had always been that type that doesn¡¯t talk a lot, he prefers his actions to speak for him and he expects everyone to understand him. If you¡¯re waiting for him to always reply everything you said, then this is you wasting your own time. ¡°I called because of Tihana. You already know we¡¯re sisters.¡± It was hard for her to finally say thatst part. Earlier at home, she had been deciding on the best way to talk to Tihana but when she discovered she doesn¡¯t wanna talk to anyone and had acted like she had no idea about the new update, Blossom know that the only way to get to talk to her is through Aiden. Truth be told, she wanted to make things right and now she doesn¡¯t care what it takes her. But she¡¯s going to talk to Tihana and both of them are going to be sisters, step sisters if that makes it more understanding. ¡°Well, Step sisters, because of your father¡¯s useless mistake.¡± Aiden had roll his eyes as he drinks from the ss of wine. You can tell he wasn¡¯t enjoying being here. But Blossom was ready to make him stay and hear her out first. ¡°It wasn¡¯t his fault.¡± ¡°It¡¯s not? Had he not keep his dick inside his pants and Marry his wife, could this have happened?¡± ¡°And what about Tihana¡¯s mother? Wasn¡¯t she married during the affair too¡­? Please don¡¯t me my father, me the both of them instead. That¡¯s more understandable.¡± Aiden looks at her, he wanted to yell at her cause he felt offensive having to sit here and listen to her Lousy talk that concerns Tihana but on the second thought, he just looks away. ¡°I want to speak with her.¡± Blossom slowly told him. Aiden turn his head once again and look at her, and before replying , he took another sip from his ss. ¡°She¡¯s at home.¡± ¡°I know, but she doesn¡¯t want to meet with my father neither me. I don¡¯t know if she¡¯ll be so mad at me if Ie in unexpectedly, prior to the fact that she¡¯s pregnant, I won¡¯t want her to be worked up.¡± ¡°Since when did you be this caring? Blossom.¡± Aiden had at first hold himself back not to ask that question, but having to listen to her words especially thisst part, it made him want tough. This is Blossom we are talking about. The spoiled princess! If there¡¯s anyone she cares about, it¡¯s herself and her bank ount. It was surprising to talk that sweetly about Tihana. The same girl she had hated. ¡°Since I find out she¡¯s my half sister.¡± Blossom told him with an eye roll. ¡°I know I might not have been good, but when ites to family¡­ I¡¯m never that heartless.¡± ¡°So it¡¯s okay for you to protect and love your family members but it¡¯s not okay to treat non families with respect?¡± ¡°What do you mean?¡± ¡°Your arrogant behavior. The way you had treated Tihana, I know she¡¯s so kind hearted and is going to forgive you. But trust me, if I was her I¡¯m never going to forgive you for trying to ruin my life.¡± ¡°Everything I did was for you Aiden. Every single actions of mine against her was because I love you! You know that? I have always did ¡­.. You never give me a reason as of why you stopped being with me, you didn¡¯t expect me to just give up and believe that things are over? I had to fight for you!¡± There was tears in her eyes and her voice was breaking. ¡°Could you have given me a reason, I won¡¯t do all I did. I loved you, and as much as I bring myself to believe that you and Tihana are meant for eachother, I¡¯ll still always love you. It¡¯s not my fault! I wasn¡¯t the first to love someone this hard.¡± ¡°That¡¯s how much I can do for someone I love¡­. You might not understand because you never loved someone so deeply.¡±Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡°I love Tihana.¡± His words came out soft and unexpected. Blossom stare at him, it was the first time she¡¯ll hear him say those words. She bit hershes and swallowed. She thought that she was over Aiden, that she can stand him and say whatever it is she have to say. But it hurts so much to hear him say those words. It really those. ¡°Tell her to please reach out to me or my father. She can¡¯t run away from us .¡± Without waiting for his response, Blossom stood up and rush out of the restaurant in tears. Everyone state at her. And then, from her to Aiden as if he had just abused her. Aiden watched her run off and then he sigh and ordered for another drink. She was a spoiled brat and will always be. But perhaps things won¡¯t have gotten this worst if not for him. Blossom was right, she won¡¯t have hurt Tihana if not that she was with the one she loves. There was jealously in her tone when she had said that. And it made Aiden wonder for how long she had been holding those words and waiting for the perfect time to spill it all out. Once outside, Blossom got into her car and buried her face on her palm and cried. She wasn¡¯t over Aiden as she thought she was. She was never going to. Right now, all she wanted was to just run away and never return to New York. She wanted to stay away from them until she was able to build up a better version of herself and ept that Aiden wasn¡¯t meant for her. But she can¡¯t leave without making things right.. she needed to fix everything that she might have destroyed. She thought about Trenton and know that he was the only one she needs right now. Cleaning her tears, she focused on the road and drive away from the restaurant. She hoped that Tihana would at least ept to see her. If she refuses, then she¡¯ll know that her actions towards her was quite a lot .. she¡¯s going to leave New York and never return and she¡¯s going to be wishing her dear half sister nothing but happiness. When she alighted after packing her car in Trenton¡¯s garage. She stood and look at herself in the rear mirror. Her face was a mess and as much as she tries not to cry, it was too much. ¡°Blossom. What are you doing here?¡± Trenton asks as he got off his car. He had juste back from the office and had noticed Blossom¡¯s car immediately but he turned off his engine and expects her toe over and she didn¡¯t, that was when he realized she might be in thoughts again so he went on to call her. Blossom turn and look at him, and as if her tears was waiting for Trenton, it came rushing down again. ¡°Come here¡± he spread her aims for her and Blossom didn¡¯t hesitate to rush in¡­ Hugging him. Trenton slowly lifted her off the ground and have her wrap her legs around his waist, she rxes her hair and let her cry on his shoulder. ¡°It¡¯s okay. I¡¯m here for you.¡± ¡°Everyone left me¡­.. I thought I was over him, but I¡¯m not. I still love him.¡± Trenton swallowed and hold back the jealously he felt hearing those from her, but this isn¡¯t the time to worry about his own feelings. ¡°You can cry if that makes you better. But I¡¯m here for you, I haven¡¯t left you. It¡¯s also okay to love too much. You¡¯ll be fine.¡± Those were just the words Blossom wants to hear. ¡°That it¡¯s okay not to be okay.¡± ¡°Do you think Tihana¡­..¡± Trenton cut her short. Bringing her back to the floor, he ced his lips on hers almost immediately before she could react. Blossom didn¡¯t kiss back, she was shocked. Trenton broke the kiss after and stare at her, right into her eyes as if searching for answers. ¡°You¡¯ll be fine.¡± He muttered to her. Why are you here? ¡°Well, I mean. I was mad at you but not anymore.¡± Dianaughs as she walks out of the restaurant with Wayne. They were both holding hands and it¡¯s been a month since they got together. Tihana will be giving birth anytime from now tho and Diana had made sure to drop by and visit her beforeing down to the restaurant because Wayne invited her for a date. ¡°Then you need to trust me. You see, one thing I learnt about you during our fake¡­¡± ¡°You don¡¯t actually have to always talk about that tho, It seems you¡¯re using it against me.¡± ¡°Why would I? I¡¯m just reminding that you made me go through Alot back then. Perhaps it helps me too, cause I learnt enough and realize my feelings for you were pure.¡± ¡°Is this your own way of saying you love me?¡± There was a chuckle between them as they stopped walking. ¡°You can¡¯t just pretend not to catch me with my words?¡± ¡°No.¡± Dianaughs and peck him on the cheeks before rushing to get into the car, not waiting for him to open the door either. Wayne¡¯s face was full of smiles as he stares at her. There haven¡¯t been too much work as if this month, because Aiden¡¯s wife will soon be putting to bed and he wanted to be with her always. For that, Aiden had decided to put on hold all contracts and merging waiting for him and have Wayne handle just a few things in the office. ¡°Are you gonna drive me out of here or you¡¯re just gonna stand and stare at nothing?¡±. Wayne smile again and went first to open the back door, dropped the takeaway that Diana had ordered a while ago, shut down the door and then got in to the driver¡¯s side. ¡°Are you staying with Tihana today?¡± ¡°No. I informed Emma to take care of her, I wanted to spend today with just you. I know I¡¯ve been at work always and when I¡¯m free, I spend time with Tihana instead. So, I thought I was being unfair with you.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry. Your reasons are totally understandable. While you tend to get mad at me any minute, I¡¯ll never be mad at you.¡± ¡°Ain¡¯t you so sweet Wayne!¡± Diana face was red, and it made Wayne happy. If there¡¯s anything he wanted, it was to make thisdy before him happy and have her as his and his alone. Never had he expected to ever get into a rtionship, but how he ended up with his boss wife¡¯s best friend still remains a story to him. While he had watched Aiden flirt with a thousand of men, he had promised himself that if he¡¯d find anydy to date him.. he¡¯s going to give her his all and not treat her as trash like his boss does. He was also d that Tihana was able to bring out the good side of Aiden. ¡°Have Tihana seen Blossom and her family yet?¡± Diana shakes her head negatively. ¡°The dinner night Blossom invited her to, she rejected it. I actually feel bad for Blossom but I understand Tihana too.¡± ¡°Well, her child will be needing an aunt.¡± ¡°Wayne! He will have me and Emma.¡± ¡°And it won¡¯t be bad to have a third aunt too? I talked to Aiden, he said he doesn¡¯t want to bother her and she can see her new family whenever she feel ready.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s keep it like that then.¡± Wayne roll his eyes and ignited the car then drove away from the restaurant garage. ¡°When will you have chance to see my parents?¡± The question hade unexpected so Diana have to ask him to repeat himself because she was unsure of what she heard. ¡°What ya mean?¡± ¡°I want my parents to see the princess I ended up with.¡± ¡°Gezz Wayne. Just stop.. gosh, I¡¯m embarrassed at how red my face is right now.¡± Dianains and look at herself in the mirror. ¡°You look cute when you blush tho. So I intend you get ready to blush more.¡± Wayne said and make a U-turn. Diana looks at him andughs. While Wayne now focuses on the road, Diana chose to admire him.. she sometimes find it had to believe she¡¯s actually in a real rtionship, with Ofcourse the man that gives her the vibe she needed in a rtionship. He was always there for her, to support , cheer her up and give her his all. Diana¡¯s past rtionships haven¡¯t actually been something she talks about at a regr. Coming from a rich family, it¡¯s hard to find a friend or a lover who¡¯s keeping you for who you are. They tend to keep you for you have and leaves you afterwards. Diana will remain grateful to her mother who thought her how to put herself first. That was the reason she moved out from her father¡¯s house. Just so, she could learn how to not depend on daddy¡¯s money. Blossom was different, because she was a daddy¡¯s girl. That, Diana doesn¡¯t want to happen to her. ¡°You stare so good you¡¯re undressing me.¡± She heard Wayne said. ¡°I¡¯m just actually surprised about lot of things.¡± She chuckles and take his hand into hers. ¡°I¡¯m driving.¡± Wayne whispered, as if reminding her that something might happen if he doesn¡¯t focus on the road. ¡°Oh. Sorry.¡± _____ ¡°Emma , could you get me another pack of pumpkin please?¡± Tihana calls out and yawn. Isn¡¯t it ridiculous that she have two stepsisters?. Well, at least Emma wasn¡¯t really that much of a pain in the ass. ¡°This will be the third one. Don¡¯t you think you should eat some Vegetables?¡± ¡°Well, the baby doesn¡¯t seem interested in it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll get the pumpkin for you then¡±. Emma said as sheughs. She had arrived at Tihana¡¯s home about two weeks ago and she doesn¡¯t feel like going back again. Tihana had as well, weed her with open arms. ¡°Is My Husband back home?¡± Tihana questioned her when she came back into the room. ¡°Not yet. He said he wants to see his grandfather, perhaps he¡¯ll be homete.¡± Tihana nodded and take the pumpkin from her, muttering a thank you. ______ Aiden parked the car at the garage and got down, he walks to the other side of the car and opened the door for Tihana, Aiden let her take his hand as she got down, shutting the door behind. ¡°Will you like me to go in with you?¡± Aiden asked and Tihana gave him a little smile as she adjusts her cloth. ¡°They¡¯re my family. They won¡¯t hurt me.¡± ¡°But you look nervous.¡± ¡°It¡¯s normal. Besides, you said you wanted to visit your grandfather.. you should get going already.¡± ¡°Alright, call me after and I¡¯lle and pick you.¡± Tihana smile at him and muttered okay to him. She stood and watch him get into the car and then drive off. Tihana sighed, Aiden was right when he says she was nervous. She breathed down and walk towards the door, just before she could press the doorbell , the door opened Revealing Blossom who seems to be rushing out and have tears in her eyes. ¡°Tihana!¡± She called out immediately she sighted her. Tihana take a step backward and swallowed. ¡°Who¡¯s at the door?¡± Tihana heard someone asked from inside and she knew it was Mr Norman. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Blossom asked, ignoring his father¡¯s question. ¡°Uhm. I¡­ I came to see your father.¡± ¡°Oh. Our Father.¡± Blossom corrected with a smile and Tihana nodded ufortably. ¡°Pleasee in.¡± She moved aside for her, using her right finger tip to clean the tears that might have been on her face. ¡°Are you going anywhere? You seem to be heading out.¡± ¡°Yes¡­ As usual, running away from home. But don¡¯t mind me tho, pleasee in .. I¡¯ll head out after.¡± Tihana nodded and walk in while Blossom follows her behind, shutting the door. Tihana had finally been able to gather enough courage toe over here. At first, she had wanted to just meet Mr Norman in a restaurant or Blossom, but on a second thought.. they¡¯re family. The family she never expected, and she have been avoiding them ever discovering about things. She thought it¡¯ll be better toe over instead. Aiden on the other side had been very supportive of her, giving her advice and telling that if she¡¯s not yet ready to meet them, there¡¯s always time in the future. But for how long will she keep hiding away from the truth? She¡¯s almost due, perhaps it remains a week or two. She won¡¯t want her baby toe into the world where people hold grudges. People like her. She wanted to make everything right just before putting to bed.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Tihana?!¡± Mr Norman called out in excitement as he approached her and hugs her¡­ It was a side hug because Tihana¡¯s stomach was big and she might get hurt attempting the regr hug. ¡°Father¡­¡± The word came out of her mouth, as a whisper. Blossom went to sit down and folded her arms beneath her breast then stare at them. She had heard Tihana called her father, Father. And she hopes that she will as well call her sister. Over the months, she had wondered¡­ If Tihana finally decides to ept the real life and the truth here, will she ever forgive her for all ill character towards her? She thought, could Tihana as well pretend to forgive her just so she could put her through pains too, just like she(Blossom) did. ¡°Oh My! I never dreamt you¡¯ll ever step your foot in my building.¡± Mr Norman was almost crying as he offered Tihana a seat which she sat on immediately. She was already tired for standing for that small time. ¡°Blossom, could you get your sister water?¡± Tihana looks up and stare from Blossom to Mr Norman. Hearing that sentence was kind of sweet in the ear and she knew that she had wished to hear that word someday. The feeling of being together with your real family. Tihana had never experienced family love, even tho it hade in during thest minute. Blossom returns and handed the water to Tihana, she takes it and muttered a thank you as she drinks from the ss, finishing the whole water immediately. ¡°What brings you here?¡± Mr Norman asked. The question might sound stupid but he had just wanted to say something. Where’s my baby? Aiden rush down the hallways, alongside his mother and he stopped immediately he saw Blossom. She was standing at a hallway and walking to and fro. ¡°What happened¡­ Where¡¯s Tihana?¡± Blossom had breathed down immediately she saw Aiden running towards her, it was not until Aiden asked that question that she noticed his mother standing right next to him, with worry written all over her face. ¡°The doctors took her in already.¡± ¡°What happened?¡± Aiden was trying not to let people see the panic in his face and the fact that he was mad at Blossom. ¡°Did you do this to her?!¡± ¡°Aiden! That¡¯s enough.¡± His mother interrupted, pushing him aside as Blossom stared at Aiden unbelievably. ¡°It¡¯s fine ma.¡± She muttered and then turn to Aiden . ¡°She¡¯s my sister. I wouldn¡¯t hurt her, she¡¯s just due¡­¡± ¡°Whatever!¡± Aiden said and walk to sit down, tapping his feet on the floor¡­ He was running out of patience. He wondered how Tihana is feeling and if she needed him to on her side. It was unbelievable how today was the day he had talked about the surprise he had for her whenever she puts to bed¡­ And she¡¯s going to do just that! Aiden wouldn¡¯t me himself for asking Blossom such a dumb question. If there¡¯s anything Aiden knows her for, it¡¯s being mischievous. ¡°Where¡¯s Tihana..?.¡± Aiden looked up to see Diana and Wayne. He looks at Blossom with a question in his eyes. ¡°You called them?¡± ¡°Tihana told me to call Diana.¡± Blossom replied and looks away. There was silence, as everyone sits and awaits the doctor toe out of the ward. Everyone was clearly feeling anxious¡­ Thebour room had always been the scariest. Soon after, a Nurse rush out of the ward and before Aiden could stop her and ask about Tihana, she already run past. Rushing backter with a pack of blood on her hands. Everyone sits still. Twenty minutester and a doctor walked out of the Ward, but was stopped by Aiden and the rest of people present. ¡°Doctor, how¡¯s she? And the baby!?¡± ¡°Mr Aiden Turner?¡± The doctor called, as if trying to confirm something. And when Aiden nodded he sighed. ¡°The baby is safe and sound. It¡¯s a boy.¡± Everyone breathed down and the worry and sad expression of there¡¯s soon turn to smiles. But not Aiden¡¯s face yet. ¡°And Tihana? How¡¯s she¡­ can I see her?¡± ¡°Not yet¡­ You¡¯ll be able to see her in the couple of hours, but I¡¯m sorry you¡¯ll have to see her with her eyes shut.¡± ¡°What do you mean?!¡± Diana questioned immediately, standing up. ¡°She lost a lot of blood and it¡¯s a miracle she survived, guess she wasn¡¯t expecting to be this early. Because of lost of blood, she slipped intoa. But I assure you, she¡¯ll be fine.¡± When no one said anything immediately, the doctor continued. ¡°You¡¯ll be able to see the mother and the baby after a hour. Excuse me.¡± And with this, he walk away, leaving the family to think about his words. ¡°Will she be okay?¡± Blossom asked. ¡°Why? Do you want her died!, She¡¯s in that condition just because of you and who knows if you¡¯re the reason she came in earlier than expected.¡± Diana yelledContent is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. ¡®i didn¡¯t do anything. I was with her when she startedining of abdomen pain!¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you take her to the hospital immediately?¡± ¡°How should I know she¡¯s due?! She told she was fine¡­ Until I noticed her water had broken.¡± Diana didn¡¯t say another word, and instead turns her back and start walking away. ¡°I¡¯ll go talk to her.¡± Wayne announced and walks away too. Aiden didn¡¯t say anything and so, his mother who was still there approaches him and sit next to him. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry son, She¡¯ll be fine. You once told me she¡¯s a fighter^_^, I¡¯m sure she¡¯ll fight her way out of this.¡± Ms Turner consoled. Blossom stood and watched them, she had no idea what next to do. She was worried too, bit it seems everyone hated her and will keep ming her for what had happened. Was it her fault?! She was the one that brought her to the hospital afterall. ¡°Diana, Wait up.¡± Wayne said and grab her hands, stopping her and making her look at him. ¡°You shouldn¡¯t have say all that . It was harsh¡­. I don¡¯t think Tihana is going to be happy for the way you talked to her sister.¡± ¡°Excuse me?! Are you trying to say Tihana will chose her over me?¡± ¡°C¡¯mon sweetheart. I didn¡¯t say that, but you shouldn¡¯t use her of something as strong as that.¡± ¡°Why wouldn¡¯t I? Tihana is in that condition because she went to visit the so called family of hers.¡± ¡°She was due! Anything could happen.¡± ¡°No she¡¯s not! She was supposed to be due in another week. I bet she felt pressured and so does the baby. ¡± ¡°Yet, it¡¯s not Blossoms fault. She¡¯s actually the one that called Aiden and you, as well brought her in to the hospital on time. She really did what everyone else will do.¡± ¡°You never support me in anything.¡± Diana hiss and turn, pping his hand off her hand and walking away. ¡°You get angry easily and it makes me afraid of you. But that won¡¯t stop me from telling you what¡¯s wrong and what¡¯s right.¡± ¡°Are you saying I have anger issue?¡± This time, Diana was really angry and annoyed. ¡°Yes¡­. Otherwise, why are you so mad right now? I¡¯m trying to make you understand things and you¡¯re mad at me like I really did something.¡± ¡°You did something.. by supporting her!¡± ¡°I never supported her. But whatever you say, let¡¯s sort this out after¡­. We are in the hospital and shouldn¡¯t make ourselves the main character. I need to go talk to Aiden.¡± Without waiting for her response, Wayne turned and start walking back inside the hospital. Leaving Diana standing there to think about what she had just did. ¨C_¨C Aiden sat and watch Tihana, whose eyes were still closed. He had just put the baby back into his chart because he was asleep. It felt amazing when he held him in his hand, Ofcourse be had teared up imagining that he is now a father. But his happiness wasn¡¯t that much fulfilled as it would¡¯ve been, because the mother of his baby is lying down on the hospital bed¡­ Unconscious, and probably fighting for her life. He took her hand into his and rested his head on her palm. ¡°You did it..¡± he smiled sadly , watching her face. ¡°Look, our baby is sleeping peacefully and we could¡¯ve watch him together¡­ Hold him in our hands together and be happy together.¡± ¡°Earlier today, I was discussing with grandfather about how I wanted to terminate that useless contract and then propose and get married to you legally. Even tho he was against it, I stood my ground. I won¡¯t have to be his toy and do just as he said again¡­ I wanted to be with you.¡± ¡°Please¡­ Come back to me,e back to us. Everyone is looking forward to seeing that happy smiley face of yours.¡± Aiden sat for another couple of minutes talking to Tihana. And he kind of felt relieved after talking to her, while his mother and others had returned home¡­ Aiden tend to stay in the room with Tihana. ¡°You all should go. I¡¯ll stay with her till she¡¯s awake.¡± He had said to them and they left soon after. Aiden rested his head on the bed, with his hand still holding onto Tihana¡¯s. He wanted to catch some sleep¡­ A nurse hade in minutes ago, and took the baby.. saying she needs to clean him up , again. When he was about to doze off, he noticed a hand on his head and then a pat. He opened his eyes and raise his head, to see Tihana smiling peacefully at him.. ¡°You¡¯re awake?!¡± He questioned with doubts. ¡°Where¡¯s my baby?¡± Was the only word Tihana had said, as she stares at him. Don’t bring her to this The wee back home ceremony for Tihana was lit. She had stayed back in the hospital with her baby for another week before she finally discharged. All through her stay in the hospital, Aiden was there for her. As much as Tihana was so happy to hold her in her hand, she was sad. As the first thought on her mind was if she¡¯s ready to give up on her baby? She haven¡¯t known what the joy of motherhood is until this minute. She wanted to by with her baby and watch him grow into a big baby. But she did signed a contract that she won¡¯t be in that baby¡¯s life after he¡¯s a year old right? Thinking about this alone was enough to keep her heartbroken. While Aiden had been all around her, showering her with gifts and telling her all the sweet words¡­ Tihana still feel like he was doing all that just to appreciate her for giving birth to his baby. Blossom had been there too, and so was Diana, Emma , Mr Norman and Ms Turner. The only person that Tihana hadn¡¯t heard from since she put to bed with Aiden¡¯s father. He was the head behind all that happened in his life and that of Aiden¡¯s. He was the one who desperately needed a great grandchild that he couldn¡¯t wait for Aiden to get married at his own will. When he got the news of her putting the bed, why wasn¡¯t he here? Tihana hadn¡¯t hide the fact that she was worried, so she had asked about him from Aiden. Who had exined that grandfather was just a little too busy and couldn¡¯t make it to the hospital. Tihana Ofcourse wasn¡¯t convinced and not until Aiden told her that grandfather wille see the baby once they¡¯re out of the hospital. ¡°You look so happy.¡± Diana tells her as she went to sit next to her. Tihana smiled in response as she looks at Aiden¡¯s work partners and other well wishers who hade over to celebrate the one week old baby of Aiden¡¯s. Meanwhile, Tihana¡¯s baby was asleep.. Aiden had taken up to himself to give him a name after conclusion with Tihana. And so, they ended up naming him ¡°Collins Aiden Jr.¡± Aiden doesn¡¯t mind giving his son his name. He was ready to give him all his best as the newest father. He couldn¡¯t have asked for anything much more than this. The feelings was overwhelming. Aiden hadn¡¯t said a word to Tihana that is rted to the contract and that had kept Tihana on edge. She had desperately wanted to hear what Aiden had in mind for her, but she doesn¡¯t want to be the one to push those buttons. ¡°I guess I am¡­ I mean, surprisedly I¡¯m now a Mother.¡± Tihana smiles as of how the word ¡®Mother¡¯ sounded on her tongue. ¡°I know right. The newest young baby mama of Aiden¡­¡± ¡°Baby mama?¡± Tihana turned to look at Diana. ¡°Isn¡¯t that what it¡¯ll be called? The contract will be over In one month time¡­ You can keep visiting the baby till he¡¯s a year old, and boom! Everything is over.¡± Tihana rolls her eyes. ¡°I hate how you made that sound.¡± She couldn¡¯t hid the fact that she was sad when she realize Diana was right by calling her a baby mama. Wayne approached them. ¡°Is everything Okay?¡± He asked, seeing the look on Tihana¡¯s face which she had immediately covered up with a smile. ¡°Yeah yeah! Just telling her about the contract being over soon and we can get back to spending plenty times together. ¡± Wayne looks at Tihana and could notice the sad look she had one¡­ On his side, he wouldn¡¯t want to be the one to spill the beans as of what ns Aiden have for her. And so he looks back and Diana and take her hand. ¡°Come with me!¡± Dragging her away from Tihana who just smiled, a fake smoke as usual. She stood up from where she had been sitting for the past minutes. Aiden Jnr was inside the mean building, asleep. The new tons of nannies Aiden had hired was watching over him. Tihana doesn¡¯t feel too strong to participate in the dancing and the drinking. So she had kept her distance and instead, just watched and admire the happy faces. She was disappointed when she noticed Grandfather hadn¡¯t made it to the ceremony either. ¡°Hey¡­¡± She heard a make voice behind her and she turned to see the face she hadn¡¯t seen for a little long time. ¡°Hi Trenton! I didn¡¯t know you came.¡± She stretched her hand for a shake and Trenton had instead pulled her into a hug. When he disengage, Tihana had the weirdest look on her face. ¡°You look amazing.. and I¡¯m proud of you. ¡± Tihanaughs, a nervousugh. ¡°Thank you Trenton. I heard you got together with my sister.¡± ¡°Blossom? Yes¡­ We both look amazing don¡¯t you think?¡± Trenton¡¯s eyes went to the crowd and Tihana followed his eyes to matches with with Blossom who was dancing. She smiles and look back at Trenton. ¡°You both are a match made in heaven.¡± Trenton smiles and stare for another seconds at Blossom before he turned to look at Tihana. ¡°I¡¯ve been meaning to talk to you.¡± Tihana nodded her head in response. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for everything.. I know I¡¯ve been at my worst, all thanks to Blossom that made me realize what I feel for you was only obsession and not genuinely love.¡± Tihana smiles. ¡°Its okay.¡± ¡°No it¡¯s not .. I own you one, and I¡¯ll like to make up for my mistake. Tell me anything you want me to do, and I¡¯ll dly do it.¡± This time Tihana hadugh. ¡°C¡¯mon Trenton, I told you it¡¯s fine. I think you should go have fun with Blossom, she looks lonely.¡± Trenton¡¯s eyes went down to Blossom who was now sitting and taking a wine. ¡°Ah! I told her not to drink. I¡¯ll see youter then.¡± She nods and watch him rush downstairs. Tihana smiles, and turn around with the intention to walk back into her room. She hadn¡¯t participated in anything, but she¡¯s really tired. ___ Ms Turner walked into grandfather¡¯s apartment unexpectedly as usual, just in time to see him preparing to go out¡­. ¡°Are you going somewhere? To Aiden¡¯s?¡± She asked and sat down, not waiting for him to say anything. She knows that even if she stand there for as many hour as she damn fit, he¡¯ll never offer her a seat. So it¡¯s better for her to offer herself a seat and not wait for him. ¡°Why should I be going to Aiden¡¯s?¡± ¡°You see the newest member of the Turner¡¯s? You cried so much back down as how you wanted a ¡®grandchild¡¯¡­ Is something with you Brain that you mistook Aiden for your son?¡±Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. ¡°What?¡± ¡°Aiden is your grandchild.. his child will be your ¡®great grandchild¡¯¡­ Now, does that also speak about how old you are and need to rest and stop ruling your family¡¯s life?¡± ________ Trenton and Aiden walked into the garden, Trenton had told him he wanted to speak with him and since the party was still ongoing and every where is noisy, Aiden had walked him to the garden. Even tho the sound of music can still be heard, it was better than staying back inside the house. ¡°What do you want to say?¡± Aiden questioned. His rtionship with Trenton hadn¡¯t returned to normal. He had let hime in because Blossom had asked him beforehand. The three all grow up together but it seems Trenton was the one he hated the most. As much as he doesn¡¯t appreciate Trenton¡¯s presence in his home, he doesn¡¯t want to cause drama. Especially when Tihana hadn¡¯t feel ufortable around him. ¡°I want to know why exactly you moved away from us.¡± Aiden understood where his question was pointing to. He was trying to make him look like he was the reason they¡¯re both in each other¡¯s bad book. Trenton was trying to bring back the pasts and then put the me on Aiden. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. Moved away? I have always been here.¡± Trenton looks at him. He knew for sure that this conversation is going to either end badly, or things can be waved aside. But he had wanted to know a lot of things from Aiden. Most especially, he wanted to know what happened to Aiden that he had pushed himself away from Blossom and Trenton back in the days. Truth be told, Aiden was the one that nted this bad seed. And only him, can cut the tree down from the roots. ¡°I owe you no exnation.¡± ¡°You do¡­ At least for the sake of your wife.. I mean, fake wife.¡± Thatst word had made him so mad that he used all in his to hold himself back to punch Trenton on the face. ¡°Don¡¯t bring her into this.¡± He hadn¡¯t said much, cause Trenton was right. Tihana is his fake wife, at least.. for now. His grand child ¡°Can Ie in?¡± Blossom asked as she perp into Tihana¡¯s room.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Everyone was retiring back home group after group, and only few remains. Blossom had just noticed that Tihana wasn¡¯t there anymore. About Trenton and Aiden, she had seen them both walks away from the crowd. How badly she had wanted to follow them behind and find out what they¡¯re talking about. But since she¡¯s trying to make a change in her life, She felt that will be inappropriate and so, she had stayed back. ¡°Blossom? Pleasee in.¡± Tihana stands up from her bed and sat instead¡­ Trying to put on a happy face so she couldn¡¯t see how unhappy and stressed she looked. ¡°Hey sis¡­. Why are in your room instead of having fun?¡± ¡°Nah, I¡¯m not really that much of a party type. Most especially, I¡¯m stressed and just need to catch some sleep before Collins wakes up.¡± ¡°Oh. Sorry about that. He¡¯s in his room?¡± Tihana nods. ¡°With the nannies.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll leave you to rest then.¡± Blossom give her a smile and turn to leave but Tihana stopped her. ¡°Will you like to stay with me for another couple of minutes?¡± Blossom didn¡¯t hide the excitement from her face and had happily moved towards Tihana and sat on the bed, next to her. Tihana could only smile. Her rtionship with Blossom is getting better as days goes on. And she had gotten to see the sweetest and lovely side of Blossom. It had made her wonder why she haven¡¯t seen this side of hers all these year? Probably because Blossom had introduced her to the bad side of hers instead. It was overwhelming to have only the cutest people around you who you can share you happiness and sadness with. Diana had been busytely, mostly busy hanging out Wayne. Tihana hadined to her about how jealousy she feels that her best friend is slipping off her hand and Diana hadughed and told her the way she feels right now, is the exact way she had felt when she had gotten married to Aiden.. How ironic? But at least Tihana¡¯s case is different, as she won¡¯t be too lonely. She has Emma and Blossom to cringe around her. And mostly, she had a baby that will need her attention 24 hours a day. ¡°Trenton told me he talked with you.¡± Blossom said when she couldn¡¯t keep up with the silence between them. Even though they were trying their bet to catch up with lot of things, Blossom was still keeping a noticable distance. It was like, she¡¯s avoiding anything that might cause an issue between her and Tihana once again. ¡°Yeah. An hour ago .. you both are dating?¡± Blossom nods. ¡°yunno, I don¡¯t actually know how much I¡¯ve been attached and how much I¡¯m in love with him until I learnt you¡¯re my sister.¡± ¡°So, you¡¯re saying finding out were rted made you realize you love Trenton?¡± They bothughed at how ridiculous and dumb that sounded. ¡°Not that! I mean¡­ I was always afraid of being lonely. Aiden had always been there for him, and Trenton too. Both of them were the best people I know growing up¡­. I guess I was obsessed with Aiden more because he¡¯s so hot and charming.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t interrupt her but when she said thatst part, she had smiled. How could resist Aiden? He was a prince charminge to earth. ¡°Figuring out we¡¯re rted. I wanted to make things right, and I have to start from stopping to hurt you¡­. Trenton had a n on his sleeve alongside me, I had told him not to hurt any of you.¡± It sends chills down Tihana¡¯s body. As she had wondered what could¡¯ve happened to her or Aiden if Blossom had carried on with her ns. Tho Blossom didn¡¯t say what the n was, with the way she had described it¡­ It sounded dangerous. ¡°I realize I¡¯ll need someone to cry my tears for me¡­ And, I¡¯ll always run to Trenton. He was always there for me.¡± ¡°Trenton is a good man.¡± Tihana tells her, as she had no idea what else to say. ¡°I know¡­. It felt amazing to have someone to love you genuinely after craving for love for so long. You and Aiden at both amazing and the both beautiful matching couple.¡± ¡°Thank you Blossom. You¡¯re so sweet.¡± Tihana had a smile on her face. But the smile hadn¡¯t stayed for too long. A beautiful matching couple?! How is everyone ignoring the fact that this marriage is fake and a contract marriage?! Tihana could¡¯ve concluded it¡¯s because they didn¡¯t know¡­ But no! Every one knows about it now and it pisses her off that everyone had to keep talking about how cute they look together. Giving her unnecessary hope to a better solution. How badly she wanted to talk to Aiden, to hear his ns! ¡°I¡¯ll be right back, Tihana. You should get some rest too.¡± Blossom said and stood up. ¡°Alright.¡± Tihana calmly muttered and watched her leaves. Then she sighed andy on the bed, stating at the ceiling. ________ Grandfather stood and watched Ms Turner keep talking over and over again. He hadn¡¯t been given the chance to even say something, she had seemed to have a lot she just wants to spill out and he¡¯s going to let her talk as long as she damns fit. ¡°Aiden is going toe in a time, where he¡¯ll hate you and won¡¯t want to have anything to do with you. Don¡¯t repeat the same mistake twice.¡± ¡°All I¡¯ve done was for Aiden! Everything I did was to see he lives a beautiful fairly tale life.¡± He responded in defeat. ¡°What fairly tale ends with the characters not ending together? You could¡¯ve thought about all these before getting him involved with a contract marriage.¡± ¡°Aiden doesn¡¯t love that girl, I tell you. Remember?! He¡¯s a y boy and all I had wanted to do was to pin him down with a child. That way, he¡¯ll be responsible.¡± ¡°Responsible?! He can be what you wants to be even much more with Tihana on his side. Aiden loves her! They love eachother. I know this isn¡¯t what we all expected.¡± Ms Turner breathed down and try to stay calm as much as possible. ¡°I understand everything got kissed up and didn¡¯t turn out the way we all wanted. But when ites to the matter of the heart.. you can¡¯t stop it, not even the person in question can¡±. ¡°Blossom Norman. What do you think she did all that for?! She was willingly to sacrifice everything just to have Aiden as hers. If you continue like this, knowing how persistent Aiden is¡­ Do you think he¡¯s going to hear your opinion?¡± The question had caught him off guard as he tries to see meaning in the words of his daughter inw. She was right, Aiden can go extra miles just to get what he wants not minding who he has to knock down on his way. ¡°Tihana is mad at you¡­. You¡¯re the reason she¡¯s in this mess too, and she did exactly what the contract had wanted. Still, you couldn¡¯te and congrats her? ¡± ¡°I don¡¯t see why I have to.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to! You need to. You¡¯re such a hard nut.¡± Ms Turner stood up with her face all red and boiling in anger. For the past two hours, she and grandfather had been talking about this same issue over and over again. And he doesn¡¯t seem to be having a change of heart one bit. But Ms Turner isn¡¯t going to let him ruin the life of her dear son. ¡°Well, since you wouldn¡¯t want to do what¡¯s right. Aiden will be proposing to her tomorrow, as he told me.. Stop him if you can.¡± That had surely sounded like a threat. Grandfather sat and watched Ms Turner walks out of the building for the fourth time this week. He sighed and stood up, his back hurts a lot. A busy day it had been for him yesterday as he was going through the process of retirement, which of course¡­ He had hiden from everybody including Aiden.. His grand child. Wayne __A MONTH LATER__ The cool evening breeze perishes on Emma¡¯s body as she smiles happily. If there was anything she like the best recently, it was being a student once more. She couldn¡¯t imagine if she¡¯d be a student still if not because of Tihana. Emma had had it in mind to be sessful and make Tihana proud, she had as well wanted to teach the kids never to treat someone badly just because they¡¯re not so family. She¡¯s going to keep using herself as an example. The grudge she hold unto Against her mother was over, she have only tried to make her mother a better version of herself. Emma had been surprised when she discovered that everything about Tihana¡¯s marriage that she thought was real was all fake. Also hearing about all the challenges and the pains she had been through trying to keep that huge secret made Emma felt bad. Tihana had been through a lot , and she doesn¡¯t deserve to go into another pain. If anyone deserves happiness more now, it was Tihana. Her life had always been filled with pain, suffering .. just name them. Will that going to end? Emma was happy to be an aunt, on the other hand. She had wondered if she¡¯ll ever get the chance to carry and pamper the baby as she had nned. Tihana hadn¡¯t for once kept a secret for her, expect the secret of the fake marriage which she totally understand why. Besides, if she had wanted to tell them about it back then, Emma knew her mother was going to expose it and share it to the world. And , they¡¯ve all treated her so badly that Tihana might have felt they don¡¯t deserve to know what¡¯s going on in her life. A week ago, Emma had been so happy as she got to hang out with Diana and Blossom. Diana hadn¡¯t said much, but she was fun and trying to light things up .. but she seems to still be keeping her distance. While Blossom, Tihana¡¯s step sister had been the light bringer. She was even he one that suggested the day out. Blossom was sweet, And Emma had seen herself bonding with her that they now both to get out on their own. Emma knows it all, she knows about all Blossom had down, but things change. She knew that she had no right to be mad at Blossom, afterall¡­ She had done much more if not same as her. Emma settled on a chair and ce her feet on the table, massaging her leg slowly.. she had been having a sore feet after a busy day. Then she remembered, Diana had told her that Aiden needed to girls over at her (Diana¡¯s) apartment for a conversation. It had made her wondered what Aiden will want to talk about with the girls that are just viins some times ago, and he even excluded Tihana and pleaded no one should inform her of the meet up. But she¡¯s going to find out about what it¡¯s all about only if she went to take the call huh? Emma had made ns to inform Tihana about whatever the conversation is as soon as it¡¯s over. She wouldn¡¯t want to keep secrets from her. Even tho Tihana is not her sister, nor a stepsister as she had thought¡­ Tihana had made it clear to her that she¡¯s still her sister, her big sister. And will always be, she¡¯s going to support her and y the sisterly rule in her life forever. Isn¡¯t she just the cutest? It¡¯s ironic how you grow up knowing someone is your step sister and then making them feel less of their selves and doing the task that you¡¯re supposed to be doing. Only to wake up one day and realize that everything is almost gone! She rejected stone now be the chief corner stone and she¡¯s not even rted to you! She¡¯s just your the daughter of your father¡¯s first wife. ¡°Emmanuelle. You¡¯ve been sitting there for quite some minutes. Didn¡¯t you say you¡¯ve somewhere to go with the ¡®girls?''¡± It was funny how Emma¡¯s mother always address ¡®the girls¡¯. While it sounds like she¡¯s making fun of Emma, it was only her .. trying to be specific. ¡°Yes .. but I¡¯m too tired to go. ¡± Emma checks the time. ¡°Oops! I¡¯m five minuteste already. I¡¯ll see you when I get back home ma.¡± She rushes out of her apartment after hearing her mother yell ¡®I love you¡¯ from behind¡­ Once on the road side, Emma was more than lucky enough when she find a cab. It was just a twelve minutes drive and Emma knew Diana is going to be mad at her. Diana ys the mother rule whenever they¡¯re together. Emma had seen it as Diana trying to remind her and Blossom that she¡¯s watching them and will protect Tihana from them. ¡°We thought you wouldn¡¯t show up.¡± Blossom was the first to speak immediately she walks into Diana¡¯s apartment. ¡°I totally forgot. Sorry I¡¯mte.¡± Then she turned to look at Diana who was making her nails. ¡°Hey Diana..¡± But Diana had just looked at her, a little nod and then return to what she¡¯s doing. Blossom chuckles and take Emma¡¯s hand, making her sit next to her. While they both started having a different conversation, they¡¯d stop when Aiden walks in. ¡°Was I toote?¡± ¡°Very. But I understand. It¡¯s either Tihana holding you back or the baby wouldn¡¯t stop crying.¡± Aiden smiles. ¡°You get it really. He¡¯s been crying non stop and thanks to the nannies who have to do the most jobs. Tihana is resting tho. And uhm, I wanted to talk to you guys about her since y¡¯all are rted to her one way or the other.¡± The conversation between Aiden and the girls hadsted for one hour and twenty three minutes before Aiden stood up to announce his leave. ¡°Y¡¯all have been amazing¡­ I¡¯ll transfer the money to your ount, Wayne gave it to me. Please keep me updated and let it be done within 3 days.¡± None of the girls reply but they have this assuring look on their face that made Aiden knew he can trust them. He lowered his head a little before he turns and walk away. ¡°Should we start already? Tihana needs to sit her butt down, peacefully.¡± That was Blossom, with a heavily grin on her face.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Spice things up Tihana woke up and stood up from the bed with a headache. She sighed and stood up, leaving the room and searching for the nannies since her baby wasn¡¯t in bed with her. Once Downstairs, she noticed how dark the sitting room was and it was quite unusual. She wondered how long she have been sleeping that she didn¡¯t even notice Aiden leave the house. ¡°dys!??¡± She called out the first nanny¡¯s name whom she knew is always around. When she didn¡¯t hear a response and everything was died silent, she proceeded to searching for the light switch. Just when she was about touching it¡­ The light turned on and that¡¯s when she realized that this has been nothing but a surprise. The sitting room was fully decorated with Flowers. ¡°Surprise!!¡± Diana yelled and hugged her from behind. And then Wayne, Trenton , Emma , Blossom and the rest of the family was there. Including grandfather! ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± She asked, with a smile on her face to cover up the anxiousness on her face. Diana didn¡¯t reply and had instead moved aside, A tap on her shoulder and she turned to see Aiden standing before her. With a ring on his hand and he was kneeling on one toe. Tihana almost lost bnce of her standing prior to the shock of what¡¯s happening and all thanks to her being so close to the hold. She led on it for support. ¡°What are you doing?¡± Tihana asked, trying to push back the tears in her eyes. She could have assumed everything that was happening was a joke if she hadn¡¯t seen Aiden¡¯s mother and his grandfather here. She covered her mouth, and this time, she let the tears flow as much as it wants as she stare down at Aiden. ¡°Tihana Norman¡­.¡± Aiden started. Could Tihana say she¡¯s not shocked with the fact he just called her thatst name that she hadn¡¯t even called herself? ¡°I know I must have not been the best for you. You¡¯ve seen the wrong and the good side of me. And I don¡¯t know which side you¡¯ve seen more of.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t say a word, she looked from Aiden to the rest of the family and friends who stood with smiles on their face, same time , anxious. ¡°I also know that everything is fake and I don¡¯t even know how we get in here.¡± Aiden stood and drop the ring box on the floor, put his name into his pocket and bring out a paper which Tihana recognized as the contract she signed. ¡°Can we end this?¡­.¡± Tihana¡¯s tears was flowing endlessly as she nods. Aiden gave her a smile and proceed to tear the paper in front of her, then trow it away. Again, he picks up the box and opened it, then looks at her .. directly in the eyes. ¡°Tihana Norman¡­. Will you be wife? And bore me more children¡­ Stand by me at all time and make me a better version of myself?¡± Isn¡¯t this moment just the best? It was like a fairly tale to Tihana.. this was totally unexpected. Never ever had she dreamt of ever getting married to Aiden Turner legally. Should she say she dream to be his wife too? Maybe she actually wished to but believe she¡¯s no match to him. Who could expect that the billionaire yboy now have someone he¡¯s ready to do anything to be with? The same person that he have told inly that she shouldn¡¯t fall in love with him? Because everything is a contract and is going to end? How did he end up being the one to catch more feelings? ¡°Yes¡­. Yes!¡± Tihana cried. She had first looked at Diana, who had nodded. And then to the rest of the people in the room. Diana will always be her first, after all isn¡¯t Diana the main reason she met Aiden Turner and know someone like him existed? Tihana knows within herself that she owns Diana quite a lot. Even due when all these had started , she had have issue with Diana about it over and over again. Had she expected things to get to this stage? Aiden smiled and wore the ring on her finger , and then standing up, he carried her around as everyone starts pping. Aiden put her down and then he kissed her. ¡°Ohhhhhh!¡± Everyone booed happily and then there¡¯s aughter as they both disengage trying to each their breaths. ___ ¡°The ring is so pretty. I¡¯m good in tastes¡± Blossom grinned happily. ¡°You picked it? That means all of you made the arrangements together?¡± Tihana squeeze her face funnily as Emma and Dianaughs. ¡°It took us one week to be able to make this preparation. I told Blossom about the type of fancy things you like, and she did the pick out.¡± Diana exined. Tihana wasn¡¯t actually surprised about all Diana had said, cause after all¡­ Only her knows her better than anyone else. ¡°Congrattions to you sis ¡± Emma smiles and pull her into a hug. Tihana didn¡¯t hold back, she hugged her back. ¡°Thank you girls¡­ All of you have been so amazing to me and it makes me tears up with the amount of love I¡¯m getting from y¡¯all.¡± ¡°You deserve every love you¡¯re getting.¡± That was Blossom being the sweetest girl she can be. Tihana didn¡¯t have to worry about how her kid is doing. Children tend to sleep quite a lot at this early stage, and thanks to Aiden who had hired a nanny immediately after the birth of Collins. Tihana didn¡¯t know what she could¡¯ve done without the nannies. Stay up all night in the name of taking care of a crying kid? And then get sleep and rest only after the baby is asleep. She¡¯d get old immediately if she ever tries that. ¡°I envy you. I wish Wayne will propose too¡± Everyoneughs as Diana squeeze her face. ¡°So, he should challenge his boss? C¡¯mon¡­ He loves you alot and I¡¯m sure he¡¯s already making ns.¡± Diana smiles. The words of Blossom wasforting and it¡¯s almost like that¡¯s what she wanted to hear.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Tihana¡­ I forgot to tell you, I got a boyfriend.¡± Emma smiles as all eyes turned to her in surprise. Emma is in her final year, and had one told Tihana that she wouldn¡¯t date till after her education so it was surprisingly to hear otherwise. ¡°Who is it?¡± ¡°I¡¯ll bring him inter. I just wanted to say it, besides¡­ We should be talking about you and not about us.¡± Emma was right¡­ It¡¯s Tihana¡¯s happy day today so it should be about her! __________ 8:47PM (TRENTON¡¯S APARTMENT )______ Blossom sat on the edge of the pool and sip wine from her ss. She was putting on a swimming outfit and had just gotten off the water. She stayed over at Tihana¡¯s until 6pm when Trenton picked her up. But he had somewhere to go thatte night so he excused himself promising to be back in an hour or less. It¡¯s been two hours and minutes but Trenton hadn¡¯t showed up. Blossom had stayed in the room for a while beforeing for a swim. She knows it¡¯s not okay to be a pool at that time of the evening, but she needed to clear her mind. Besides, the pool was so inviting inviting she couldn¡¯t resist. Then, she heard a car pull up and then the engine stops. She needs know one to tell her that Trenton was back home so she stood up, tied a scarf around her waist and walked down the passage and into the sitting room. ¡°You¡¯re back.¡± Blossom said and approached him. Trenton gave her a kiss on the lips thatsted for one full minute and then he pulled away. ¡°Are you mad at me? For beingte?¡± Blossom smile and shakes her head negatively. ¡°Just keep to your promise next time.¡± ¡°Yes ma!¡± Trenton bowed his head in a funny way and Blossomughs at his childish invitation. ¡°Don¡¯t tell me you were out swimming?¡± He asked, with lust in his eyes as he looked from her face down to her body, licking his lips. ¡°I was bored. And please! Don¡¯t look at me like that and keep those thoughts out of your mind.¡± Blossom says and start walking away. ¡°C¡¯mon that¡¯s unfair! How can you dress like that, looking yummy and telling me to pretend it¡¯s nothing. You look so hot I want to feel you!¡± Trenton whined and pull her back, giving her a hug from behind and making sure her butt was pressing on him. Blossom smiles, it would be a lie if she said this isn¡¯t what she wants. She had dressed like this intentionally! ¡°If you want me that bad¡­¡± She stood and turn to fave him, Trenton¡¯s hands was now on her waist as he looks at her in the eyes. The smirk was still on his face. ¡°Then catch me and you¡¯ll have me!¡± Trenton didn¡¯t know how fast it had happened until he saw Blossom running upstairs. ¡°You tricked me!¡± He cried out and begin running up the stairs too, chasing after her. Of course he knows he¡¯s gonna catch up with her eventually but seems she wanted to y games first. Perhaps, to spice things up. I’ll go now ¡°Am nervous ¡± Dianained as she stood beside Wayne¡¯s car. They have gotten off the ne twenty four minutes ago and had just arrived at Wayne¡¯s family home at Australia. ¡°They don¡¯t bite.¡± Wayne gently told her and all Diana did wad to nod and try to calm down. Wayne had once told her he wanted her toe and see his parents, to meet them. But she had thought it¡¯s just something many guys will say to make ady submissive but when Wayne announced to her yesterday after Tihana¡¯s engagement that he had bought their tickets and their flight will be in the morning. Diana had thought it was a joke until Wayne showed it to her. He had gotten the ticket about a week ago and had paid for everything while waiting for the perfect time to announce the news to her. Surely, she had called Tihana on phone that night to tell her about it and she¡¯s very sure she interrupted something between the two newly engaged couples and the baby was there with them too, cause she could hear him making baby sounds. ¡°Are you busy Tihana? Could you move away from the baby, I need to talk to you.¡± Diana had said. Tihana didn¡¯t fault to notice the excitement on her voice so she turned and look at Aiden who was ying with three months old Collins Aiden Jnr. She smiled and stood up, then made her way into the bathroom and shut the door behind her. ¡°I¡¯m alone now.. go one and tell me what it is?¡± Tihana had asked. ¡°Great! So, take a guess?¡± ¡°You forgot I suck at that? C¡¯mon, just tell me what it is and don¡¯t beat around the bush.¡± ¡°Well okay! I¡¯ll tell you. I¡¯ll be travelling tomorrow ¡± Tihana waited for ten seconds before she replied. ¡°Travelling? To where?! There¡¯s no rtive of you that is outside New York and you never told me any ns of yours.¡± ¡°You¡¯re right. But Wayne told me just now, that we¡¯re going to Australia tomorrow¡­ To see his parents. He already paid for everything including the flight.¡± ¡°Oh My!¡± Tihana eximed happily. They talked at length afterwards, and it was mostly Diana asking Tihana about how things had went for her when she visited Aiden¡¯s mother for the first time. But things are different. Cause Aiden¡¯s mother had approached her first before she visited her in her house. And more over, their was no much rtive. It¡¯s just the grandfather and his mother whom she both got along with. But she went on to assure Diana to just be her and not try to be someone else just to impress the family. After All, nothing is greater than ying you! When Tihana moved back into the bedroom, she find out that Collins was already asleep and was on top of Aiden. She stood there for a while and watched the both of them and then smiled. She couldn¡¯t believe she made a family of her own.. surely she¡¯s going to give their rtionship the best she can. ¡°What took you so long? Who were you talking to?¡± Aiden asked, when he noticed her presence. Tihana smiled and move to the bed then sat down. ¡°Diana. She¡¯s telling me that she¡¯d be travelling out tomorrow with Wayne.¡± ¡°To see his family?¡± Tihana nods and stare at him in surprise. ¡°You already know?¡± ¡°Wayne told me.¡± Aiden exined briefly and smiled. ¡°He was so happy, I love the way he talks about Diana over and over again and sometimes forget his works.¡± ¡°They¡¯re both cute. Should I put Collins away? He¡¯s already asleep.¡± Tihana said standing up and walking over to take the baby then ce him on his cart and patted him. ¡ª- Wayne encouraged Diana that her family members are nice and he¡¯s not going to let anyone intimidate her. Besides, they¡¯ve been asking him about his love life, so that¡¯s enough reason why he¡¯s confident that nothing will happen.. He takes her hand, just so he could make her not feel alone and he didn¡¯t fail to notice how wet her hands are. ¡°It¡¯s okay¡­.¡± Approaching the door, Wayne proceed to pressing the door bell and just like a sh, the door opened immediately. Revealing a blond tall girl with sses. She¡¯d about 5¡¯6 feet tall and has a smile on her face. ¡°Big brother!¡± She called out and proceed to hug Wayne so tightly that Diana stood aside and just watch them. ¡°Olivier¡­ Damn, you¡¯ve grown so big.¡± Waynemented as he disengaged from the hug. ¡°What do you expect.¡± Olivier said andugh, then she turned to Diana and seem to have just noticed her. Her eyes moved from Wayne to Diana. ¡°She¡¯s Diana right?¡± Olivier said in whisper and Wayne nodded. ¡°Hey, my name is Olivier and I¡¯m 18¡­ Wayne¡¯s only sister and thest baby.¡± She smiled and when Diana smile back and stretch her hand for a handshake¡­.. Diana had been so surprised when she I stead pulled het into a hug. ¡°Pleasee in. Mummy and Father is waiting.¡± ¡°What about Damon?¡± ¡°Might be in his room. I don¡¯t know ¡± Olivier replied as she opened the door widely. Leading the way. ¡°She¡¯s so sweet.¡± Diana whispered to Wayne who small with ¡®i told you so¡¯ look. ¡°Damon! Wayne is here¡­ Come downstairs quick ¡± Olivier yelled. ¡°Mom! Father.¡± Wayne called excitedly and walk over the dining table to hug his mother first and then, his father. ¡°My baby.¡± His mother cried and pulled him in for another hug. ¡°I don¡¯t even remember thest time you visited home, I¡¯ve missed you. Aiden is really taking care you.¡± ¡°Ma, it¡¯s not only Aiden¡­. Diana too.¡± He points at Diana, who had just stood there and staring at them, waiting for the right moment to greet them. They both seem so into Wayne and she let them be. ¡°Diana? Who¡¯s she?¡± ¡°Hi ma, Hi pa.¡± Diana greeted with a little bow and only Wayne¡¯s father responded. ¡°Please sit down.¡± He offered her and Diana nods and sat. ¡°She¡¯s My girlfriend ma.¡± Wayne proceed to walk over Diana¡¯s side and ce his hand on her shoulder. ¡°What do you mean, Girlfriend?!¡± A voice questioned.. everyone in the room recognized the voice including Diana who turned to look at the stairs where the voice wasing from. And there stood him¡­. The man she recognized as her once best friend and her first love. The man she knew his name as Damon!Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. ¡°Damon Salvatore? ¡± Diana called out. Trying to be sure he was who she thought he was. ______ Diana walked down the garden and stood beside Damon who turned to look at her and then smile. Diana returnedvthe smile. ¡°I didn¡¯t know I was going to see you again. Most especially, I never expect to see you as my younger brother¡¯s girlfriend. ¡± Damon told her and all she could do was just to breath down. ¡°I know right. How have you been?¡± ¡°Good¡­ You look amazing, so there¡¯s no need asking you how you¡¯re doing. ¡± Diana smiled. There was silence between them both ad it seems they both ran out of words. Diana¡¯s mind ran back to all her days with Damon, not only was he her first love.. he was her best friend too. And it¡¯s surprising that they had both broken up peacefully and had still kept in touch. When Damon got into a new rtionship after, Diana was the first he told. It was ten monthster that Diana had toe down to New York with her father that they both lost contact and had never expected to see each other again, at least not like this. ¡°How¡¯s Lyn? You both still together?¡± ¡°Lyn? Ah . No! ¡± The reply was simple and short and none of them made an attempt to continue the conversation. ¡°I¡¯m happy for you. I mean, Wayne is perfect and you both¡­ Will definitely make a good couple. I¡¯m proud you¡¯vee this far¡±. ¡°Thank You Damon. It was nice seeing you again. Uhm, I think I need to go back, Wayne might get worried.¡± Damon nods, and When Diana turns to leave¡­ Damon had surprised her when he hugged her from behind. Just for a minute and he disengage. ¡°I¡¯m sorry if I made you ufortable. But I promised myself to give you one more hug if I ever see you. ¡± Diana smile. ¡°It¡¯s fine. I¡¯ll go now.¡± Nervously, Diana turns and walk away. Damon stood and watched her. He lost a rare gold but all those years, he had been wishing her nothing but happiness. Guess she might have found the happiness in his own younger brother. You’re not 70 Diana walked into Wayne¡¯s family home. They were still at the family house and had just finished dinner an hour ago before she went to talk with Damon. Wayne said they¡¯d be leaving tomorrow as he didn¡¯t make ns for them staying there for more than a day. ¡°You¡¯re back?¡± Wayne asked as he had just walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his body as he looks at Diana. ¡°Yes..¡± Diana said and went to sat on the bed. She couldn¡¯t wait to return to New York, meeting Damon here was kind of unexpected and made her ufortable. Diana wondered what could¡¯ve have happened now if she and Damon had had a very bad rtionship that they couldn¡¯t stand each other? ¡°You never told me how you get to know my Brother. Damon..¡± Wayne said and Diana looked at him, her eyes betraying her as she looks away. ¡°You should put on your clothes. I¡¯m going to take my bath too.¡± Diana stood up and deliberately walked into the bathroom, bute back soon after to pick up a towel from the wardrobe and then her phone. Wayne didn¡¯t say anything but he just stood and watched her. He wasn¡¯t worried that she pushed the conversation away, cause he know that she¡¯s surely going to tell him about it whenever she¡¯s ready. Another thing she loves and adore about her, she never hide anything from him. Once inside the bathroom. Diana took her phone out and out a call across Tihana. The only one she knows she can confide on. ¡°Hey¡­ I called you earlier but you seem busy. How did it go?¡± Diana could feel the excitement in Tihana¡¯s voice. ¡°They¡¯re nice. But guess who I meet here.¡± ¡°Guessing again?!¡± Tihana sighed at the end and breathed down then finally told Diana that she had no idea who she¡¯d meet over at Wayne¡¯s family home. ¡°Damon. Damon Salvatore ¡± There was silence at Tihana¡¯s end for a while before she finally replied. ¡°Your Ex?¡±. ¡°Yes. Turns out he¡¯s Wayne¡¯s older brother.¡± ¡°Oh My Goodness!¡± Tihana and Diana talked for quite a really long time, with Tihana encouraging her that she needed to tell Wayne about it and not hide it from him as she had intended. It¡¯s be messed up if Wayne was to find out about this on his own. When the call was over, Diana hurriedly took her bath and came out of the bathroom to find out that Wayne wasn¡¯t there. She wondered where he could have gone to, probably downstairs to pick up something? She proceeded to the closet and pick out Wayne¡¯s shirt that she saw there and then put it on. She walked over to the bed and sat, waiting anxiously for Wayne. ¡ª Wayne knocked on Damon¡¯s door and heard him say he¡¯sing. The door was opened secondster and Wayne could see the surprise on his face that clearly says he wasn¡¯t expecting him. ¡°Can Ie in?¡± Wayne asked and Damon sighed, nods and pave way for him to enter. Wayne entered the bedroom and look around. Not a lot of things had changed. Damon isn¡¯t the type that make lot of changes, most times¡­ You¡¯d see him the exact ce you¡¯ve left him. Just like that. ¡°I saw you talking with Diana and it seems you both had known each other for long?¡± Wayne asked and turn to face Damon, folding him arm on his chest. ¡°Yeah¡­¡± Damon replied inly and went to sit on the bed, he could feel Wayne¡¯s eyes on his each step.. ¡°How?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t you think it¡¯d be better to ask her about that? Why will you be asking me when she could easily tell you?¡±. ¡°Well¡­.¡± Wayne stopped when he noticed he had no valid reason to give him. So he sighed and stare at Damon for a short while before turning and leaving the room. Damon and Wayne hadn¡¯t had the best brothers rtionship. Till date, they had never gotten along. Not that they don¡¯t both effort, guess it¡¯s just the way they¡¯re not. Not meant to have that brothers bond. ¡°Where did you go?¡± Diana questioned and stood up immediately she saw Wayne walk in. If Wayne had stared for another minute out, Diana could be so much asleep right now. She was feeling sleepy and had just wanted to go to bed immediately but she needed to talk to Wayne just like Tihana had suggested. ¡°Damon¡¯s room. You wouldn¡¯t tell me what happened so I went to find out from him.¡± Diana¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°I never said I wouldn¡¯t tell! I just needed a bath. So, did Damon say anything?¡± Wayne looked at her and shake his head negatively as he walked to sit next to her on bed.. ¡°Are you gonna tell me then?¡± ¡°Damon¡­ He was my highschool sweetheart and my best friend.¡± ¡°Oh..¡± Wayne mouthed and while Diana waited to hear him say something else, Wayne didn¡¯t. ¡°Is that all you can say?¡± ¡°I dunno what to say.¡± Wayne chuckle and face palm himself. ¡°That my brother is your Ex?¡± Diana didn¡¯t say anything. ¡°We will be going back to New York tomorrow. You should get some sleep, I need one too.¡± Wayne said and climb on the bed , covering himself with a duvet. Diana stare at him and sigh, then went toy on the other side of the bed. That night, Diana and Wayne slept without facing each other. Early the next morning, they both went down to the airport. _______7:54Am (NEW YORK)_______ ¡°Grandfather. Why did you send for me so early?¡± Aiden asked as he walked into the sitting room where his grandfather was sitting and it was obvious he was waiting for him. ¡°Cause I need to tell you something.¡± He returned, stretching his hand and taking the ss of juice on the side table.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Aiden sat opposite him and waited for him to drop back the ss which he did after. ¡°I¡¯ll be retiring.¡± Grandfather said. He watched Aiden¡¯s expression kneely and just as he had expected, it has shock and surprise written all over. ¡°Why? You¡¯re not yet 70!¡± ¡°I¡¯m 68.. not too far from 70. Besides, I need to rest. I have you and now, I¡¯m sure you can handle everything on your own without needing my guide.¡± ¡°This is unexpected Grandfather. Fourpanies?! You know I¡¯ve been more focused on just three. You write mostly on the fourth one.¡± ¡°Which is why I have my manager gather some helpful guide for you, that way¡­ You won¡¯t have to do lot of work trying to fit in. You¡¯ve been doing great Aiden, I¡¯m sure you¡¯ll pull through.¡± Aiden didn¡¯t say a word¡­ and just stare at him nkly. Down the hallway Tihana walked down the stairs and made her way to the kitchen where she took out a bottled water and drank from it. Sighing, she put it back and walk away. While making her way back upstairs, Tihana heard the door open and she look behind here to see it was Aiden, looking pale. ¡°You alright?¡± She asked and walk back downstairs then approach him and stood in front of him. ¡°Justing back after visiting grandfather.¡± ¡°Is everything okay? You should be in the office now. You told me you are going to the office after visiting him, did your ns change?¡± ¡°Sit. How¡¯s Collins?¡± Aiden said both words and Tihana went on to sit next to him. ¡°He¡¯s asleep. Tell me what happened ¡± ¡°Grandfather will be retiring, and he wants to hand over all thepany to me.¡± ¡°Wow! That means more work on your desk. Why did he then tell you at thest minute?¡± Aiden shakes his head negatively and was about replying when a maid interrupted them. ¡°Ma¡¯am¡­ Your phone have been ringing non stop. Sorry I interrupted¡± she bows her head as Tihana takes the phone from her hand and look at the screen to realize it was Emma calling. Tihana wondered what could¡¯ve happen that she had to call non stop like this. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Tihana questioned immediately, and when she heard a voice from Emma¡¯s end. She stop and stare at Aiden who look back at her with a questionable look. Tihana took the phone away from her ears and stood up. ¡°I need to go to the hospital. Emma¡¯s mum took an overdose of hard drugs.¡± ¡°Let mee with you ¡± Aiden offered standing up after her. ¡°You look stressed out.¡± ¡°I insist. Let me go with you.¡± Tihana didn¡¯t want to drag the argument with him any further and so she made her way upstairs to her room, and pick up a jacket. Then approach the Nannies room. ¡°Ma! Collins is awake.¡± Ruth, the head of the nannies announced immediately she saw Tihana. ¡°I and Aiden are heading out. Please watch him , I¡¯ll be back soon.¡± ¡°Alright ma.¡± Tihana walked away and peek Collins on his cheeks as he giggles happily. She turned and ran out of the room then made her way downstairs. She didn¡¯t see Aiden and guessed he was waiting in the car and so, she opened the front door and walked out. Her heartbeat beating faster than usual. Why will Emma¡¯s mum take an overdose?! And since when did she begin taking hard drugs? How ironic that is! ¡°Get in, Tihana.¡± Aiden called out to Tihana who seems to have been swept off by her thoughts. __________ ¡°Are you seriously going to keep ignoring me? Wayne! Say something!¡± Diana called out as she knocks on his door. They¡¯ve arrived back about five hours ago but Wayne haven¡¯t said a word to her. He had imed to be tired and needed to rest but Diana knew that was nothing but only an excuse. ¡°Open the door Wayne, or I¡¯ll leave and won¡¯te back.¡± She threatened and even tho she didn¡¯t mean what she said, she knew Wayne would surely not want her to go away. And she¡¯s right because Wayne opened the door immediately, looked at her and sigh then walk back in and sat on the bed. ¡°I told you I wanted to rest. You don¡¯t have to make too much fuss like that ¡± Diana stood there for a while, leaning on the wall as she looks down at him. She moved forwardter and attempted to touch him but wayne moved away. Much to the surprise of Diana. ¡°Why are you so mad at me?! Why!! You don¡¯t expect me to know that Damon was your older brother right? Why should you be mad at me !?¡±.. ¡°I never said I¡¯m mad at you.¡± ¡°You ain¡¯t?! Then tell me Wayne, why are you avoiding me? Why!!!¡± ¡°Stop screaming!¡± Wayne yelled at her and stood up, with that heavy look on his face. ¡°I told you am not mad at you. That should be enough.¡± Diana stood and stare at him in disbelief. No, Wayne didn¡¯t just raise his voice and talked to her like that. There¡¯s always a first time for something right? But why does this hurt so much that she wished she could just p him so hard on the face and cry her eyes outter? She stare at him in disbelief and all she could do was just to run out of the room, she wasn¡¯t going to stay put here. And so she headed outside and get into her car, without blinking an eye she drove off. Back in the room, Wayne watched as Diana run out and he couldn¡¯t even attempt to stop her. He paused and wondered why exactly he was mad at her. Or maybe, he wasn¡¯t actually mad at her like he told her but had only allowed his anger for his brother to get the best of him. ¡°Ahhuch!¡± He scream and kick his right foot. What did he just do?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. ¡ª¡ª ¡°Emma, what happened? ¡± Tihana questioned as she ran down the hall way to meet up with Emma whose eyes look heavy already. ¡°She took an overdose.¡± Emma answered and sniff. Tihana could tell she was holding back her tears and trying not to make Tihana pity her. ¡°It¡¯s okay. Where¡¯s she? Have the doctor reported back if she¡¯s okay? ¡± Emma nodded negatively. ¡°We should wait then.¡± Tihana said and led Emma to sit down while she walk over to Aiden who was standing and looking at them. ¡°I think you should go back home. I¡¯ll take care of her.¡± ¡°Will you be okay?¡± Aiden asked and Tihana smiled before nodding. ¡°If I need anything, I¡¯ll call you. I¡¯ll get back home once the doctor announces she¡¯s out of danger. I can¡¯t let Emma stay alone.¡± Aiden nods in understanding. ¡°I¡¯ll see you then. ¡± And he turned and walk away. Tihana sighed and walk back to sit with Emma. She wondered what could have gone so wrong that will make her attempt to kill herself despite having Emma here with her. Had she thought about how Emma will feel loosing both parents in the same year?! Emma can¡¯t save herself neither can she take care of herself yet. She had grown under the shadow of her parents for too long and had just started pulling away recently. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Emma. Mama will be fine.¡± ¡°I bet she took those drugs because of you.¡± Emma suddenly said and Tihana stare at her, confused. ¡°What do you mean by that?.¡± Emma breathed and adjust so she could be facing Tihana. ¡°Earlier¡­ She had had a conversation with me about how she¡¯s still feeling guilty about the death of my father. And she proceeded to say that she will continue hating herself for breaking her own family.¡± ¡°But she didn¡¯t?!¡± ¡°I know. I have tried everything I could to make her understand none of this was her fault. Even tho I had med her over and over back then, I learnt to realize that everything that had happened¡­ Was for a reason. I guess the guilt never left her no matter what I say. ¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Emma. You won¡¯t lose your mama too, she¡¯ll be fine.¡± And just then, A doctor approaches them. ¡°Miss Emma?¡± Emma stood up and nodded. ¡°Yes Doc, how¡¯s my mother?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a good thing you brought her here earlier. If she had stayed back longer, I¡¯m afraid she wouldn¡¯t have see the lights again. ¡± The doctor stops and breathed. ¡°I think she¡¯s going through depression.. anyways, she¡¯s awake and safe. You can go in and see her.¡± ¡°Thank you doctor.¡± And when the doctor was about to walk away , he turned and look at Tihana. ¡°Ms Tihana Turner?¡± Tihana raised her brows. ¡°Do I know you?¡± ¡°Oh. I¡¯m Doctor Matthew¡­.. Aiden¡¯s co worker, he talked alot about you.¡± Tihana smiled and took his hand for a handshake. Then bow her head and walk after Emma to the ward. ¡°Mom!! Why do you do that?! Why do you want to leave me alone here, I thought we have talked about this over and over again. Why!!¡± Emma cried as she held her mother¡¯s hand and look at her. ¡°Oh My baby .. please forgive me.¡± Tihana could have stayed back, but she felt herself tearing up and doesn¡¯t want to stay there any longer. She¡¯s definitely going to join them in the round of crying if she stays there. And so, she turns her back and walk away. Down the hallway. A father Tihana stayed at the hospital for more two hours with Emma and her mother whom the doctor announced will be discharged after a week and suggested she go into therapy immediately. Tihana called Aiden toe pick her up and now, she¡¯s standing outside the hospital and waiting for him. Then she heard a footstep that seems to be approaching her¡­. She turned her back and it was Emma. ¡°I thought you went in to stay with her.¡± ¡°I did.. but she¡¯s asleep now.¡± Tihana nodded and look away, her eyes fixed on the hospital gate. As she wanted to see Aiden¡¯s car. She missed Collins already and just wanted to have him on her arms. Cooing him¡­ Even tho it¡¯s tiring, it was a beautiful moment and she tend to keep that beautiful moment for a long time, Collins is currently six month old, how fast time flies. ¡°Tihana. Thank you for always being here for me, I dunno what I could do without you. I realized that it had always been you¡­ My life had always been meaningful, thanks to you.¡± ¡°C¡¯mon Emma, we¡¯re family. Please stop.¡± Emily smile and look at Tihana for a while before looking away. Wondering how on earth she had hated such a amazing soul? ¡°Aiden is here. I have to go Emma, please give me a call when she¡¯s asleep. I¡¯lle over to check up on her before she¡¯s discharged.¡± ¡°You don¡¯t have to. We¡¯ll be fine ¡± Tihana didn¡¯t say anything but smiled. Pause for a while and spread her arms, Emma chuckles and took the hug. When they disengage, Tihana waved at her and walk over to Aiden¡¯s car and got in. ¡°Hey. How¡¯s she?¡± Aiden asked. ¡°Fine. She¡¯ll be discharged In a week time¡­. She¡¯s going through a lot since the passing of her husband.¡± ¡°Everything will be alright. You look so tired, why don¡¯t you lean down and catch some sleep while I drive?¡± Tihana nodded. It was almost as if Aiden understood what she really wants right now. She pull down the car seat, and theyfortably. ¡°Drive carefully. I don¡¯t want to die.¡± Tihana tease him as she shut her eyes. Aiden smiled, lean over and kissed her forehead before finally putting the car to life. _________ Wayne stood and watch Diana sat inside the restaurant, drinking beer. He watched her from outside for a while before finally deciding to go in. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± Diana questioned, immediately her eyes meet with his. ¡°To take you home. Stop drinking ¡± Wayne attempted to take the ss out of her hand but Diana pped him off. ¡°Do not touch me, you rotten pig! How dare you treat me like a piece of trash?¡± Wayne sighed and pull out a chair to sit opposite her. Did he forget that Diana had a really bad temper and hold grudges for quite a long time? ¡°I¡¯m sorry about earlier. But we¡¯ll talk about thatter huh? Let me take you home now, you¡¯re drunk.¡± ¡°You¡¯re sorry? You pathetic loser.¡± Diana stood up and so did Wayne. ¡°I hate you, so stay out of my way.¡± Diana had just taken two steps before she trapped over and fall on Wayne¡¯s arm. ¡°Leave me!¡± She pushed herself away from him. ¡°Ah! You¡¯re such a hard nut to crack ¡± Wayneined and without waiting to hear whatever she has to say, he carried up in a bridal style. Despite the kicks at first, Diana finally give in when she was tired. Wayne¡¯s helped her get into the back seat. Ofcourse he isn¡¯t gonna ce a drunk woman in his front seat, he¡¯d get distracted while driving. He walked over to the driver side and got in. _____ Diana stretch herself on the bed as the morning sun hit her face, making her open her eyes. She recognized where she was at. Ofcourse¡­ Her apartment! She was about to stood up when the door opened, revealing Wayne with an apron on and he was carrying a tray of food. ¡°Why? Why are you here?¡± Diana pouts as she watched him drop the tray on the side table and went to sit next to her. ¡°You¡¯re my girlfriend. Why wouldn¡¯t I be here? ¡­. Here, drink this soup.¡± Wayne said and handed him over the first te from the tray. Diana collected it from him after an eye roll, then drank it as he had told her. ¡°Were you the one that brought me home?¡± ¡°Mmhh. Why do you have to drink?¡± ¡°Why?! Argh! You¡¯re so unbelievable ¡± Diana hiss and drop the bowl back. ¡°Why do I have to drink? Ofcourse it¡¯s because of you! How could you talk to me with that tone and make me feel so bad yet you¡¯re here, pretending everything is alright.¡± Wayne smiled. ¡°I know I shouldn¡¯t have talked to you like that. Forgive me and I promise it won¡¯t happen, ever again.¡± Diana looked at him for a while before looking away, her eyes on the covered tes. ¡°What did you cook?¡± ________ Blossom walked out the bathroom, walking like a zombie that someone who sees her could clearly tell something was wrong. Trenton walked in , with a tray of coffee he had made for her.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. But when he couldn¡¯t find her on bed, he dropped it ok the table and called after her. ¡°Blossom?¡± ¡°Trenton ¡± Blossom called out slowly as she approach him. ¡°What¡¯s wrong, why is your face looking pale¡­ Have you been sick?¡± Trenton questioned wondering but Blossom had instead of replying, handed him a pregnancy stick. ¡°What is this?¡± ¡°It means I¡¯m pregnant Trenton. I¡¯m pregnant, For you ¡± it took all in her to be able to say these words. She had been feeling sicktely and had made sure to hide it from Trenton cause he had been busy with work and had been traveling alot. Yesterday, whileasing back from the shopping mall, she had decided to buy a pregnancy stick. Never had she expected it toe out positive. And while she looks at Trenton, watching his expression¡­ Blossom prayed silently he wasn¡¯t going to deny her. ¡°You¡­ You¡¯re pregnant?¡± Trenton asked in disbelieve and Blossom nodded slowly. It was unexpected, as Trenton carried her up from the ground. Scrawling in joy. ¡°I¡¯m really gonna be a father!¡± Epilogue SEVEN MONTHS LATER~~~~ Tihana Turner walked down the aisle, being led by her Father. As she looks at everyone through her vile, she couldn¡¯t hold back the tears in her eyes. It was such a beautiful day for her, more beautiful with the fact that everyone had a smile on their face , watching her. Aiden had decided to re-hold their wedding, and this time, he wanted it to be real. Maybe this was the reason why Tihana was tearing up. Having to get married and knowing that this time, it was because they both love each other. And this time, there¡¯s no contract. Collins is a year old, and a child full of life. He had been Tihana¡¯s source of happiness. To Tihana, the birth of Collins had brought nothing but happiness in her life. She¡¯s going to give him to best and train him to be the best boyfriend and the best husband whenever it¡¯s that time. She stood opposite Aiden as the priest read out the vows. Aiden hadn¡¯t hesitant to say his own vow, he was sure he¡¯s ready. Ready to spend the rest of his life loving only Tihana. Blossom was seven months gone too, and she sat there with her fiance ¡°Trenton.¡± A smile on her face watching her sister get married. She feel proud and satisfied. Diana and Wayne isn¡¯t left out too. Wayne had engaged her too, about two months ago and their wedding will be in a week time from today. ________ Tihana smiled as shey on the bed with Aiden. Nothing could be more satisfying than when you¡¯re with the one you genuinely love. And most especially, when you have his baby. Collins first word had been ¡°Nana¡­¡± It was surprisingly that the first person he called was his grandmother. Maybe because she came over and insist on staying for two months with them, to nurse her grandson while both of them prepare for their wedding. ¡°You¡¯ve been giggling.¡± Aidenmented, as he peck her forehead. ¡°I can¡¯t believe I¡¯m married to you.¡± ¡°You¡¯ve always been married to me. Why can¡¯t you believe it?¡± Tihana smiled and adjusted. ¡°I know. I don¡¯t know why this one feel so different and new, but whatever it is¡­ I¡¯ll always thank my God for the day Diana rejected the date with you.¡± Aiden smile and turn over to face her, using his hand to hold her chin. He kissed her lips and Tihana pave way for him in her mouth and deepened the kiss. When they both disengage, they were both trying to catch their breaths. ¡°Damn, you became so good at kissing.¡± Aiden says as he lick his lips seductively. ¡°Thanks to you!¡± She draw his face closer and kisses him one more. And just when things were about getting intense, the door opened causing them to disengage. ¡°Oh shit!¡± Aiden gasped as he looked at the door, no one. And then a tiny leg step in. ¡°Collins!¡± Tihana called as she startughing with Aiden. He had opened the door and seem to hold back a little beforeing in. ¡°Come over here big boy.¡± Aiden chuckles as he stretch his hand, with Collins walking towards him.. taking his step slowly. Collins had walked at 8 months old! And it was such an amazing moment when Tihana watched him. ¡°You interrupted something tho. But I¡¯ll forgive you¡± Aiden give him a kiss on his cheeks as he giggles. Tihana watched the both of them. A contract marriage that she had once believed ruined her life, turned out at the end, to be a blessing to her. She has her own family.. and everyone around her was happy. Her father, Mr Norman had been the best Daddy to her and the best grandfather to Collins too. She had had no reason toin for once. To her, she¡¯s sure her life will be the dream of so many people out there. Hugging Aiden from behind, Tihana knew she was gonna try her best to be the best Mother, Wife , daughter inw , sister¡­ And the best friend. ____________________________________ From Authoress Berry Julie to Readers of ¡°The persistent CEO wants a Baby.¡± Thank you all, to all those who started my story and read it to the end. Y¡¯all have been the reason I kept on going. I have intended to make this book a short read, but with the readers and the gems I get¡­ I decided to unfold more and make the book a bit longer. As usual, I wouldn¡¯t let my book to end sadly. Cause I¡¯m a fan of happy ending. Thank you all for the love , supports and the votes.. If you¡¯re a fan of Contract marriage ¨C Arranged Marriage ¨C Forced Marriage. And most especially, if you love ¡°The persistent CEO wants a Baby ¡± and will like to read more book like this. I¡¯d highly rmend my new book that will be released on ¡°GOODNOVEL ¡± soon. Title : My rebound Domineering Husband. A book about a college student who ended up being a pawn in her father¡¯s game.. An arranged Marriage with a billionaire who¡¯s not only arrogant, but unloving.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Coming soon on Goodnovel App ¨C Exclusively! Do check it out. _____________ _____________ __________ Diana stood and watched the sky, it waste at night and she¡¯s standing at the balcony. Admiring the moon when she felt a hand around her waist, she doesn¡¯t need anyone to tell her it was Wayne. She smiled and hold his hand too. ¡°Your hands are cold, you just got out of bath?¡± Wayne kissed her neck first, causing chill pales on her skin. ¡°Yes¡­ I wanted to spend the night with you.¡± He whispered in her ears. ¡°You¡¯re bing more naughtier as days goes by.¡± Diana said with augh. ¡°Well, at least.. it¡¯s just for you.¡± Diana smiled. She removed his hands from her waist and turn to face him, cing her hands on his shoulder she looked him in the eyes. ¡°I didn¡¯t say I don¡¯t love it when you¡¯re naughty.¡± Diana whispered and Wayne was able to catch her words. With a smile, he kissed her.. wrapping his hands around her waist and taking her up from the ground, Diana wrapped her legs around his waist¡­ Without disengaging from the kiss. Wayne proceeds to walk back into the room with her, and the lights went off¡­. Next, was Diana Moaning his name. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!