Maya's pov
Reggie walked close and gave his assistant, Arturo, a box[Containing a cellphone and a romantic letter]He whispered, "Give this to Maya," before approaching me."I would keep in touch, I promise." He smiled and kissed my forehead."But how? Why don't you just take me with you?" I couldn't help but hug him."I gave Arturo something to give you, Wifey. I have to go now. You wouldn't want hubby to miss his flight. right, honey?" Reggie tried to remove my hands from his clothes."No, don't leave me… I beg you." My voice was loud enough to attract people, but I didn't care about their looks.Reggie felt embarrassed by their gaze. He turned and tried to leave."C'mon Maya, this is embarrassing. I thought we talked about this?""Please, I promise not to be a distraction… your leaving would kill me." I cried and hugged him like my life depended on him.The time came for him to get on the plane, as he was the last person.I cried, but it was as if he didn't see my tears... I hugged him tight, but he tried to remove my hands.I already rumpled his shirt when I removed my hand. I ignored the fact that everyone's eyes were on me."Reggie, please don't go!" I went on my knees and pleaded with him, but he left and never looked back."Reggie, I love you!" Every inch he took broke my heart. I felt alone and empty. I wanted to go after him, but he was already on the plane. My world crumbled. I felt alone as if a part of me died. Reggie was my life. I can't live without him."Please come back!" I cried out, but he was already gone.Arturo helped me up and took me to his car.He started the car, and we both left the airport.I kept sobbing and thinking about Reggie and the memories we shared.My lips had become swollen and my eyes were red and puffy."It's okay, ma'am. He will be back for you." Arturo tried to comfort me."He also gave me this to give to you." He brought out a box, but it fell off his hand.My heart skipped the moment he suddenly paused his car."What's that?" I wiped my tears as I saw a group of men dressed in black. They had masks on. Arturo was blindfolded and taken out of the car, while they placed a piece of cloth on my nose. I tried to scream and struggled to breathe, but the man was so strong. I slowly passed out and was taken to another car.~~~~~~~"Good job."I heard a familiar voice say, but I thought I had heard wrong."Remove her blindfold." The voice came again.My blindfold was removed, then I slowly opened my eyes. I turned to Scan the environment… I was stunned as I realized where I was.I was brought to a bush? I turned and saw a feminine figure in front of me."Angelica?""Yes, darling. It's me.." she replied with an evil laugh. I was somehow confused. What and how did I get here?"Did you bring me here? I thought you were sick?" I heard she lost her child so, I didn't expect her to be strong enough to even walk. I turned and saw Reggie's assistant, struggling to free himself."I brought you here to tell you the truth honey, nothing more.""What truth? Please, let me go. I have been feeling so weak lately and I need to get some rest." I pleaded but she wasn't ready to give up. Then she turned to Arturo."Where's the box your boss instructed you to give Maya?""Here is it," Arturo stretched his hands and gave her the box. He was the only one who was aware that Angelica had changed the content in the box. She threw the box at me and instructed me to open it, which I did. I saw a note and a cellphone."Well? Read it!" She yelled but I was unable to say a word. I glared at the note but still couldn't read anything."I never attended school, it's so hard… I can't read…""Oh, I almost forgot about the rumors,. Indeed, you are an illiterate. Anyway, let me have it… I'll read it out loud for you." Angelica collected the note from me.[Dear Maya, I'm sorry to let you know that I never loved you. I was only using you to get Angelica jealous. she's the only woman after my heart… She's the only woman I have ever loved… and you were just a tool for my revenge. Which is why I left so suddenly. I couldn't leave with the guilt that's why I left so, Angelica and I can finally be together]Tears rolled down my cheeks as she read the note. I could feel my heart aching. But I still refused to believe that Reggie, my husband would hurt my feelings this way."That's not true, I don't believe you, Reggie would never write that," I said as tears kept rolling down my face."I was Reggie's girlfriend before you came into the picture. Reggie and I have always loved each other and I knew you would have doubts, which is why I'm going to play this video."Angelica brought the phone she took from the box and played a video of her and my husband having sex. I couldn't believe my eyes as I saw Reggie on top of her. I could also hear Reggie's voice.'C'mon, you know you made me do this. You know I'm not in love with her, I only married her just to make you jealous so you would come with me. Maya means nothing to me.Let's leave here, let's run away from everything. I'd bring up anything, maybe a vacation or a business trip, I'd leave everything just to be with you'And then she switched the phone off. His voice on her phone sent shivers down my spine. I meant nothing to him? my God... So, the business trip was a troy to abandon me? Reggie used me? My heart broke into a million pieces. For a moment I thought I'd see wrong. Reggie had sex with Angelica? He had been fooling me all this while? My legs weakened causing me to fall to the ground.I bit my lower lip to stop myself from crying. God knows how much I love Reggie.. he's the only man my heart has ever beat for, the only one I have ever loved. Why would he do something like this to me?"So, do you believe me now? Reggie loves me and me alone. Now, go on your knees." She said and turned to one of the men who stood beside her."Put her blindfold back on… and give me the gun. I'm going to kill her myself." She whispered into his ears. While they were focused on me, Arturo had untied himself and ran away without them noticing."Are you trying to get me killed? I tried to scream but my eyes and mouth were quickly covered.Angelica pointed the gun at me and pulled her trigger.The bullet hit me so hard that I fell off the cliff and rolled down the road. A luxury car stopped and noticed me lying on the street. They opened their car door and ran towards me. "Help her. She has lost a lot of blood." A middle-aged man said, and they took me into his car.Upon our arrival at the hospital, they attended to me and the bullet in my hand was removed.And in a few hours, I was awake. I saw a lady sitting close to me.I moved my hand to touch her. She gently raised her head and touched my hair. "She's awake," the woman smiled and turned to the middle-aged man. "Who are you people? And where am I?""We will explain everything the moment we take you home, honey." The woman explained. After that day, they took me to their mansion and treated me like their own.I found out I was already pregnant, but it didn't stop Mr. Aldama and his sister, Miss Esperanza, from caring for me.It was easy to get along with them. Mr Aldama was one of the biggest and strongest men in th
I dropped the professional face and put on a smile then adjusted my glasses.The class door split open, divulging the classic opulent interior one could ever imagine.I caught sight of Aunt Experanza, who stood stoic by the door along with a few employees."Welcome back, Miss Aldama.""Good day, Miss Aldama.""Welcome, president."The warm greetings I received from my employee, then I turned to my Aunt who was obviously happy to see me. "Maya! I mean, Bella!" She gave me a warm hug. it's been forever. And we have a lot of catching ups to do. "This is more than being pretty. You're stunning!" She hugged me again as if I had gone forever."Aw, aunty... You have no idea how bad I missed you - Let's go inside." I smiled as we walked inside together. ~~~~~I got back into business, as the owner of Aldama Group. Being the president of Aldama Group, my position came with a lot of deals, business trips, and tight schedules.It was 12:57 and I had an event to attend.It was a masquerade ball
When I opened my eyes, I saw Reggie holding his hands. It turns out that Reggie had taken the bullet instead.I heard the noise of a few security men as Reggie's hand kept bleeding.I wasn't surprised at what Angelica did. I was shocked at what Reggie did.He had saved me from getting shot by his lover."Reggie!" Angelica knelt down and attempted to help Reggie stand up.But the security officer stopped her from proceeding. "Don't..." She tried to talk but was taken away while Brown stood in front of me… an ambulance was called and Reggie was taken to the hospital.We got out and a group of reporters swarmed over us. "Miss Aldama, can you tell us the reason Mrs. Smith had tried to kill you tonight?""Do you have a history with the CEO of Smith’s corporations? Was that the reason he tried to save your life?""You're the president of Aldama Group. Do you think she tried to kill you out of jealousy?" I wasn't expecting such questions and harassment from these people. So, my bodyguards
Bruno stopped and opened the door of my Bugatti La Voiture Noire. I walked into the building of the popular Smiths corporation.The elevator split open and I walked out heading straight to the boardroom which was on the 10th floor. I got in and gently took my seat. Being the CEO, Reggie sat in front while the rest of us sat not too far from him. His staff did their presentation, and I was quite impressed. Alexia walked in and gave Reggie some files. We exchanged glances and pretended not to know each other.I had instructed Alexia, my best friend, to work as his secretary and to give me all the necessary information I needed to bring his company down.I was stunned at the information she gave me. Reggie's company was the top and best wine brand, not just that, his business was growing as he gave his best to his clients. How was he doing so well when I was in this city? Since he deals with wine, I had an interest in his business. I had to be his partner and also the newest member of
Angelica's PovI stood up to welcome my husband's attorney, Mr. Zack.All I needed was Renato's wealth, although marrying him was sweet. I politely told Mr. Zack to have a seat, right after we shook hands. We talked about my husband's property and how I needed to get my hands on those documents."My husband is now in the asylum. Don't you think it's best if I have the documents to his property?" After all, it was the only reason I got married to him, anyway.But he wasn't ready to let me have his son at peace. He monitors my every move.Now, I can't tell if Reggie still loves me or not. He keeps pushing me away these days. So, I had to take his father out of the way. By giving him different drugs to make him lose his mind. He had no idea I was secretly putting the drugs into his food and drinks. The drugs were so effective, he went crazy in no time. Before killing him, It's best to get his documents first. At least, before his sons get to find out. Especially, Brown, he's too
Bella's povWhile in my office at the Aldama Group, I received a call. It was Melissa, I had employed her to make sure Angelica spent every dime she had in the casino."I made sure she visits the casino every day ma'am," Melissa said on the other end.She was good, she goes out of her way to make sure Angelica doesn't go a day without visiting the casino. With a satisfied smile, I said, "Good job." I dropped the call and collected a file from Nadia, my secretary. She slowly walked out as I glared at the file. It was a document that needed my signature. I was about to sign when I heard my phone ringing again. I turned and saw the caller ID was Raymond, my loyal thug, he helps to get any illegal job done and he always gives the best in what he does. "Ray? Yes, I need you to go to the cross cemetery. Buy a coffin, dig a grave with 'Maya Lawrence' written on the surface. Make it look real, make it look like Maya Lawrence was buried there. Do something, just make it perfect." I said with
Reggie's PovI called a security officer and got a spare key to the storeroom. I opened the door in a rush and found Bella lying unconscious on the floor. The entire room was filled with smoke. I and Brown coughed as we took her outside.The security officer got a fire extinguisher to stop the fire. Brown didn't allow me to touch her as he took her into his car. I wasn't ready for a fight, so I just got into my car and followed him.We arrived at the hospital, and Bella was taken in. I made sure she was attended to immediately. In a few minutes, Miss Esperanza, Bella's aunt had gotten to the hospital as Bella's bodyguards had informed her.After a few hours, the doctor who attended to her walked up to us, as we had been waiting all night.I got up the moment I saw him. Miss Esperanza was making a call not too far from us, so she didn't notice the doctor's presence. He stared at Brown and then back at me."Who's her husband amongst both of you?""I am." Brown and I chorused. I saw the
Bella's povUpon entering my apartment, I caught sight of Alexia smiling and fixated on her phone. 'What or who could make my best friend blush like this?' I wondered as I walked closer to her. I did it gently, so she didn't notice my presence. I got behind her and what I saw amazed me. She kept swiping and glaring at Reggie's picture on her phone. She went on and on. It seemed more like an obsession. She had numerous photos of him. I even lost count. "He's just so handsome," Alexia blushed and zoomed his picture. my mouth fell wide open and my eyes froze. I thought I was hearing things and wanted to confirm If she crushing on my man.I got in front of her but she was so engrossed on her phone that she still didn't notice my presence. I cleared my throat and said, "Who?" She slowly looked up and was startled to see me. She tried to hide her phone. I could tell she felt guilty with the look on her face. "Uh… it's, well… " She looked down and said, "It's Reggie, but I promise, it