Colin POV " Yahhhhh" I screamed as we pulled the Mud pump from its position to the next. "Almost there, almost there " the third guy remind us as we kept pulling.I wipe the sweat from my brow as the hot Texas sun beats down on my back. I’ve been working on the oil rig for months now, a far cry from the tech founder work i’m used to. But right now I don't mind, I need to survive.This job is different. it doesn't require me to put on a fake smile and kiss up to people who I shouldn't kiss up to all day. I can just put in my hours, do my job, and not have to worry about anyone judging you. deep down I know it's not just the work that's changed. I've changed too.We pull the Mud pump to the new spot it needs to be. " You all did a good job," The third guy add. I rest my back on the wall slowly slipping to the floor as I felt worn out. I've been here for 5 months. It hasn't been easy. Dad still borders me a lot about money and whenever he feels frustrated, Mom keeps encouraging me. Wel
Colin POV “Shush” Olivia shushed me with a kiss. Pressing her body closer.I could feel Olivia's lips on mine, her body against mine, and for a moment, everything else fades away. It's just the two of us, like the last night we spent together.But then, I remember why I left her, why I ran away from it all. And a part of me knows I can't go back to the way things were.I break the kiss, stepping back and taking a deep breath. "Olivia, we can't do this. If this is why you are here we should just go out separate ways"" Okay, okay! I've heard you" she moved back but took my hand again as she led the way. When we got to my room, she stood in the middle staring at everything. Everything looked miserable." You live here?" She asked with an irritated expression on her face, I noticed but acted like I don't. " I'll go take my bath" I took a bowl. " You can sit on the bed....i mean mat" I gesture to the mat on the floor.Olivia nods slowly, I hope she backs off realizing I'm living this mi
Colin POVI stopped several Taxi, giving them my location but none agreed to take me home, giving the same reason " it's too far from here, just get a hotel for the night" they all say.I sigh, a sense of resignation hitting me. It seems that I'm stuck, forced to spend the night in Texas with Olivia, We arrived at the hotel." checking in?" The receptionist asks." Yes" Olivia replied, taking a step closer to the receptionist when she twist her ankle, she almost fell to the side immediately I held her." Here!" I took the card from her and hand it over to the receptionist, who checked us in."Room 203," she says. "Have a good night." She hand me back the card." Can you walk?" I asked Olivia who nod as I helped her to the hotel room. We got to the hotel room and I sat her on the bed.I knelt down in front of her as I helped her take her shoe off, she winc as I examine the ankle. " It's a little better I place her leg back on the floor.”I made to stand up when I heard my name "Colin
Colin POVFor the past days Olivia stayed back with me in Texas.I came back from work opened my door to see a different room, I'm i in the right room? I step back to leave when I heard "surprise!!" Taking a glance over at the person to see Olivia." Is this my room?" I asked. " Yes it is" she grin. Everything was different my mat was gone replaced with a bed, other things changed.my jaw drops as I survey the new, more homey look of my room. I'm speechless, unsure of what to say. Olivia just smiles, clearly pleased with herself."I thought the place could use a little love," she said, gesturing around the room. "What do I think?"I look around, still trying to process the transformation. "It's...it's amazing," I replied, my voice low and awed. "I had no idea you were this talented with interior design." Olivia laughsI took in all the little details. Olivia has clearly put a lot of effort into this, and it shows. "I wanted to make this place feel like home," she add, coming up behi
Paige POV." Jack, Jack!" I yelled as I followed Jack from behind trying to stop him but he kept walking. "Why can't I?" I screamed." you can't" he yelled turning around. " If it goes out, i'll loss my career and everything, she has two people behind her!." Only Jasper!" "And Her Father founder of Kings Group, Jasper and her Dad are scary!" Jack barked taking a step closer. " I prevent you from doing that because I know we might lose our lives if they find out. A late friend of mine once encountered Jasper in the states, he ruined my friend till he committed suicide. Just because Jasper doesn't say much or show himself doesn't mean he's calm, hurting his woman would provoke his wrath. you don't know the other part of Jasper, you don't know how scary he is. He can ruin a person with just a pen." I don't care!" i yelled back.Jack's eyes narrow, his jaw clenched tight. "you don't care?" he ask, "Well, I do. I care about you, and I won't let you throw away your life because of wha
Selena POV "Push..." the doctor screamed as I lay on the labour room table biting on the cloth in my mouth. Sweaty and in pains.The doctor's words ring in my ears as I grip the edges of the table, every muscle in my body straining with effort. I feel like I'm being torn apart from the inside out, but I know it will be over soon, I'll be meeting my baby soon. But the soon turns into hours.I've been in labor for hours now, and every muscle in my body trembling with fatigue. my body is drenched in sweat, my clothes clinging to my skin, and I can feel my strength draining away.I grip the sheets, my teeth clenched so tight that the cloth in my mouth becomes soggy, “ A consent form needs to be signed, this is taking too long!” The doctor said to the nurse, “ get her husband to sign the consent form” she said to the nurse who dashed out of the labour room.“ you can do it, try….push….” She shouts.I tried, I really tried but I couldn't anymore I felt so weak….“ Her husband isn't outsid
Selena POV " Theo Santos your turn"I pick up Theo and carry him to the nurse, who smiles warmly at Theo and I. "Hello there, Theo," she coos. "Let's get you a vaccine so you can stay healthy."I watch as the nurse prepares the syringe."Ready?" the nurse asks, and I nod, closing my eyes as the needle pricks Theo's skin.After the vaccine is administered, Theo lets out a wail, his face scrunching up in pain. I quickly scoop him up, cradling him against my chest and shushing him gently as he wails so loud."There, there, sweetheart," I whisper, trying to soothe him. "It's over now. you did great."The nurse gives Theo a sticker, and I gave him a smile, trying to distract him from the pain.Finally done, i called James. " We are done"." I'll be there ma'am" he replied.Within minutes James came, we got in and he zoomed off. " To Lisa's" I said to James who nods and zoomed off maintaining the child on board speed.In no time we arrived at Lisa's. I opened the door to find her sleeping
Selena POV “ He has a faint breath” the paramedic said, laying Theo on the gurney.I stood there in panic, praying silently for Theo to push through. The paramedics work desperately trying to revive Theo. Every breathless moment seems to last an eternity as I watch, my heart racing, my hands clenched. I couldn’t take my eyes off them, as if my gaze alone could revive him.Minutes later one of the paramedics slowly rises from the gurney, staring down at Theo’s body as he takes hold of Theo in his arms and I see Theo go pale, the paramedics shake him, lying still he didn't move."I'm so sorry, ma'am," he says softly. "There's nothing more we can do.”His words felt like a dagger stab. I couldn't breathe, I couldn't think, my brain went blank, I lost my balance and fell to the ground. Other paramedic try to pick me up but I couldn't move. " It can't be true right? It's a prank right? Where are the cameras?" I asks." Ma'am take heart, he is gone." I can't process what is happening, c
Levi POV“I like the sound of that.”Aviva laughed, “It sounds pretty good to me too, Mr. Levi,” “I think we’re going to have a lot of fun together.”The reception began, Aviva and I were swept up in laughter, dancing, and celebration.Our friends and family surrounded us, toasting to our happiness and offering us their love and support.And as we dance our arms wrapped around each other, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for the life I had been given.“I love you, Aviva,” I whispered to her ear.“And I love you, Levi.”******It's been three months already and we've been happy together. I walked into the bedroom to see Aviva seated wearing a red lingeries. " huh!" I pulled my suit off, and was about jumping on her when she stretched a kit to my face. I stared at the pregnancy test in shock,while Aviva smiled.“Well, It's like you’re going to be a Dad soon.”I laughed, placing my hand on my lips “You are one sneaky woman, Aviva,” I pulled her close for a hug. “I can’t be more happie
Levi POVIt's been two weeks already and I still need to get a lot done, and I missed my flight because of it all and it hurts knowing Aviva would be worried sick. " Sir you have a call" The receptionist directed the call to me. " Yes, who is..." " Levi!" I heard Aviva's voice. " I'm sorry Aviva i would need to stay another two weeks" " What do you mean you....But Levi, the wedding,” she stammered, “We can’t put it off any longer.”"I know, But the company needs me. I have to stay. I’m so sorry.”“But Levi,” she protested, “I don’t understand! How could you do this to me?”“I never wanted this to happen.”“Well, it did happen!” she snapped, “And now our wedding is ruined. “You don’t understand, I have to do this!”“And what about me?” she cried out, “Do I not matter anymore? Do our plans not matter anymore?” she yelled back. " I'm a laughing stock now, being told my soon to be husband ran off" she yelled again on the phone. I felt my heart sink as Aviva’s words. She’s right. I h
Aviva POVI Stared at the ring as Levi slid it into my fingers. This moment is everything I had ever dreamed of, everything I had ever wanted. I couldn’t believe all we had been through, after all the pain and heartache, Levi was still here. He had forgiven me, and he loved me a situation that has been both humbling and exhilarating.I couldn’t stop staring at the ring. As I looked up from the ring, Levi’s face was filled with happiness and relief. “I love you, Aviva,” he whispered.I smiled, my heart fluttering. “I love you too, Levi,” I said, pulling him closer for a kiss. “I promise to love and cherish you for as long as we both shall live.” I pulled him up and we embraced, the waves crashed against the shore, the sound of the ocean mingling with the beating of my hearts."Congratulations!" i got startled by the loud shout from behind me, i looked back to see Mom, Levi's mom, dad and his friends with lots of other people. Levi laughed softly, wrapping his arms around me.“I figur
Levi POVFIVE MONTHS LATER. It's been five months now, Aviva is doing better and so am I. For the past months I've been searching for the right time to make it official but it hasn't been easy and I really want this to be a special day that can't be forgotten but how? I keep asking myself.The past five months had been filled with whirlwind of emotions, as Aviva and I worked together to heal the wounds left by Elara’s treachery. But through it all, our love had grown stronger. And it’s the best time to make it forever. I found myself staring out the window, I smiled, a sudden idea forming in my mind. Perhaps that was it….the perfect setting for what I had in mind. But how? i keep asking myself, i want to make it alright but it's..... I sighed. The idea of doing that was both exhilarating and terrifying.She’s the love of my life, the one person who had seen me at my weakest and still loved me unconditionally. But how to make it special? I paced the floor, my thoughts racing with idea
Levi POV I stared at Aviva, happy she came to terms with what happened and at the same time careful and hoping i'm making the right decision, i love her so much and the thought of her betraying me was so..... I looked into her eyes, I saw the love and devotion there, but also the regret and remorse for her past mistakes.She had betrayed me, there was no doubt about that. But I couldn’t help but feel that there was still something worth fighting for between us.I took her hand in mine, feeling the warmth and comfort of her touch. It felt so right, so familiar, as if our connection transcended the pain and mistrust of the past.We stood there, in silence, my mind raced with thoughts of the future. What would happen to us, now that we had decided to give things another try? Could we truly move past the pain and hurt of the past, or would the scars of Elara’s betrayal linger on. And yet, as I looked into Aviva’s eyes, I knew that this was a risk worth taking. I had loved her before, a
Aviva POV I stared at the camera in tears, Mom couldn't stand anymore and she almost fell down and was held. " What will you do to Elara Rutherford, I mean Paige?" the reporter asked, and immediately i cleared my tears, " All we want is justice, i want her to rot in hell where she belongs, finding out she ruined my dad's business to ruin our family and had to deceive me into walking for her is absurd and inhuman," I replied, shaking from tears. The cameras flashed and the reporter pushed for more. My heart ached, Mom’s sobs ringing in my ears as I struggled to find the words to convey the depth of my despair.“Elara Rutherford is a monster,” I exclaimed, recalling everything I've gone through since Dad’s passing. “She took everything from me. My father, my home, my future. And for what? For her own twisted satisfaction?” I closed my eyes, the image of Dad’s smiling face when I was younger “I wish I could see him one more time,” I whispered, the pain in my chest almost unbearable. “I
Levi POVThe guard’s eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock and anger on their faces. “You little bastard!” he snarled, lunging forward again.But this time, I was ready. I sidestepped his advance, my fist punching his jaw in a swift, powerful strike with all my strength.The guard stumbled back, his eyes rolling back in his head as he collapsed to the ground. I didn’t waste a moment. I dove towards the gun, grabbing it just as the first guard charged at me.I aimed the gun at the first guard, my finger trembling on the trigger. “Don’t move,” I shouted with a newfound confidence. “Don’t make me shoot.”The guard hesitated, his expression shifting from anger to fear. “What do you want?” he asked, his voice shaky with terror.I smirked, my eyes narrowing.“Sorry to disappoint you, But you’re going to wish I was dead by the time I’m through with you.”The guard took a step backwards, his eyes darting around the room. with my last strength I fought against him. The guard stumbled backwar
Levi POVMom’s face changed and her voice shaked in fury. “You monster,” she spat, her hands trembling at her sides. “You destroyed my life. You destroyed everything I loved.”Elara laughed out loud, “And now I’m going to destroy your son,” she said. “And there’s nothing you can do to stop me.”My heart pounds while my blood boiled as I listened to Elara’s taunts. I wanted nothing more than to burst out of my hiding spot and confront her, to make her pay for what she had done to my family. But I knew I couldn’t. Not yet. Not until we had the proof we needed to bring her down for good.I watched as mom screamed in pain,“You’re wrong,” she yelled. “You may have taken everything else from me,” Mom continued, “But you will never take my son. Never!.”Elara’s smile faded, “You think you can stop me? You’re pathetic. Weak. You’re no match for me.” “You underestimate me, Paige, And you underestimate my son.”“ Don't even go there!”" Killing Colin doesn't mean you are all that, you killed
Levi POVThe paramedics were swarming around us, pulling us from the wreckage, shouting instructions and checking for injuries. I could barely understand what they were saying, my mind still reeling from the shock of the crash.“James!” I called out, searching for him amidst the chaos. “James, where are you?”A moment later, one of the paramedics led him over to me, his face covered in blood and bruises.“Boss,” he said, his voice weak but alive. “We made it. We actually made it.”The paramedics loaded us into the ambulance, as they checked our vitals and monitored our injuries. I was in shock, my body shaking uncontrollably.“You’re going to be okay, Mr,” one of the paramedics assured me. “Just hold tight, we’re almost there.”I nodded, too exhausted to do anything else. And as the ambulance sped away, I found myself thinking of Aviva.realizing she did well by deciding to stay in Global reach, it's obvious who did this to me. Elara and I'm certain the authorities informed her about