Twisted Fate

There was silence for a few seconds. She missed him, yes. But much more than that, she knew she had feelings for him already.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

She had thought she owed him an apology , that’s why she was being so concerned about him. But somewhere in her heart seemed to be yearning for him.

But she doesn’t want to accept the idea. Perhaps he was with another woman. How was she going to answer his question now?

Alex Foster was still waiting for her to answer his question. He missed her and much more than that, he loves her now.

“I missed you Ella. And if you miss me, I will come over to see tomorrow” he declared.

Silence sometimes is also an answer. Ella’s silence meant a yes to him. Does she feel the same way about him like he was feeling about her?

If only she could love him.

“I missed you too,” Ella replied shyly. She was glad it was a voice call and a video call. Will he be thinking that she loves him?

And what if he does? A part of her asked and she shrugged. That’s the truth. They were married and he had respected her, his interaction with her had been guided.

Alex smiled. She missed him too. She really said it? But he wished it would be more than that, he wants her to love.

“Just that, what else?” Alex asked.

Another silence that lasted more than the previous. He was now certain that she has a crush on him as well.

Perhaps that divorce was never going to hold. He had been contemplating on how to make the marriage a real deal.

“I will see tomorrow evening. I have several meetings and will only be home in the evening. You and I need to talk…”Alex declared.

“I will make you a special dinner” Ella promised.

The couple soon hung up. Each was smiling from different ends. But the most excited one was Alex.

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Alice went downstairs to get water for Jim. She wants him to take his medicines. But when she wanted to get into the kitchen, she remembered she was supposed to get the bedside jug and went back.

“… we need to do something quick. That brat has not only suspected me, he was certain I was playing games with his sister.

I need the documents to be signed tonight and by tomorrow, I would have gone beyond her reach…”Jim was talking to a certain person on the phone.

Alice heard his words just at the door. The door was slightly opened and she stood, eavesdropping on her husband’s conversation.

What documents was Jim talking about? Was her brother right about his suspicion about her husband? He even called her brother a brat.

Before Jim could notice, Alice tiptoed backwards and went towards the kitchen. She got water in another jug and walked back to the room.

When she returned, she found Jim lying in bed. He had taken position back, exactly as she had left him, a few minutes ago.

Alice gave him his medicine but that cheerfulness and carefulness was not there anymore. It definitely can’t be there after what she heard him say a while ago.

Jim observed the coldness, the stiffness and became uncomfortable. Alice was extremely devoted and caring a while ago.

Has she heard anything? No. He dismissed the thoughts. There was no way she would have heard. He was certain that she was gone downstairs before making that call.

Besides, if she heard him, she would have acted immediately. Alice is not the type to be quiet, she is outspoken.

After taking his medicine, Jim laid back to sleep. But he was thinking on how to lay his hands on the documents in Alice’s possession.

“I won’t take it personal with your brother. But tell me, who do you love the most, Me or your brother?” Jim asked.

Alice was in her closet, changing into her nightwear when Jim asked. She momentarily paused and was quiet.

Few seconds passed and Alice didn’t say a word. She was beginning to find some senses in her brother’s suspicion. Why can’t Jim just remain calm and not mention her brother.

Since they arrived from Foster Castle, he hadn’t made ten sentences with her brother being mentioned eight times.

Why was he feeling obsessed with Alex?

You both have your place and I can’t quantify my love for you both” Alice replied, turning to face him with a forced smile.

“Alex is my brother, the only sibling I have. And you are my husband and the father of my daughter. I love you as my husband and I love Alex as my brother.

Everyone in his place. But I think you shouldn’t think of Alex as a rival in love. And stop being obsessed with him” Alice concluded and this time, the smile had completely disappeared.

Jim perceived a strong hostility in Alice’s last sentence. He doesn’t know if she heard him or whatever her brother had told her was sinking deep in her.

“Then you need to treat me like a member of your family and let me have access to every information and properties of the family” Jim declared, with a tone of unhappiness.

Alice grinned. Now, he was heading somewhere. She must be prepared to have a fight with him.

“You already have access to my heart. What is more important than occupying the space in my heart.

Besides, the properties of the Foster family meant nothing to a hardworking man like you. So what exactly can I do to make you happier?” Alice inquired, wearing a fake smile and climbing into the bed.

She saw Jim frowned from her split vision. He wants to corner her, but she is waiting to pull his legs.

Jim was tongue tied.

Next morning, Alex woke up as usual and got ready for the presentation he had that morning.

Before stepping out, he called Ella. Looks like he was going to tell her that he loves her. And would want their marriage to stand.

“Hello hubby..?”Ella sounded excited. She was actually waiting for him to call her and if he didn’t, then she would call him.

“Good morning darling” Alex replied, getting into his car and the chauffeur shutting the door.

Alex asked Ella what her activities for the day were and the latter said she had a defence of her project and then she would return home.

Alex said alright. Once he was done with his presentation, and another meeting he would be attending, he would head home to be with her.

Before hanging up, Alex called her name “Ella”. The latter heard the soft and warm tone with which her husband called her.

“I’m still with you, Alex,” Ella answered. There was silence that lasted for a few seconds.

Alex wanted to tell her that he loves her. But I decided to wait. He would make it known to her later, declaring his love for her.

“There is something important I would like to tell you. But that would be when I get back home” Alex informed her.

“I will be waiting for you Alex, right here. But then can I ask you a question?” Ella asked.