LOGINSELENA POVDarkness.That was all there was. No light. No sound. Just endless darkness swallowing me whole.Then slowly, voices."They're losing her!" "Move!" "Get the OR ready!"My body felt weightless. Far away. Like I was floating somewhere between a dream and reality."Lena!"Xander. Even in the darkness, I would always recognize his voice. My heart reached for him. But my body wouldn't move."There is too much blood loss.." "No!" His voice cracked around me. "No. Do something!" Then everything disappeared again.**************************The next time I heard something, it was quieter. More distant."Mr. Blackwood, we need to investigate everyone." Emma voice. "There are inconsistencies in the CCTV footage. The camera didn't capture the push directly, but it captured the clothing of the person running from the scene."I wanted to open my eyes. I wanted to ask what happened. But I couldn't."It matches what Miss Vanessa Greystone was wearing."My heart stopped.A pause. The
ALEXANDER POVFor one second, my brain refused to process what I was seeing.Selena was falling.My phone slipped from my hand and crashed against the marble floor as the entire hall erupted into screams. "No…" The word barely left my mouth before I was already moving.Time slowed.I watched her body hit the stairs. Once. Twice. Again. And then .. blood. My entire world went silent."SELENA!"By the time I reached her she wasn't moving. Her arms were still wrapped protectively around her stomach even now, even after everything. Tears stained her face, her breathing shallow, her skin frighteningly pale. There was blood. Too much blood. My hands trembled as I gathered her into my arms. "Baby, look at me." Nothing. "Selena." Still nothing."Sir, please move back!"The medics were already rushing toward us but I couldn't hear them properly. All I could see was the blood soaking into my shirt. Then her lips moved. "My baby..." she whispered, barely audible.Then her eyes closed.Something
SELENA POVThe moment my name was announced, the curtains parted.My heart pounded violently against my chest as I stepped onto the runway.For one second, the entire hall went silent.I could feel thousands of eyes on me. The cameras. The judges. The audience. Everyone. A pregnant woman in a bikini wasn't exactly what they had expected.I straightened my shoulders and kept walking.‘Own the floor.’ Rosy's words echoed in my head.My white heels clicked confidently against the stage as I moved forward. The oversized white shirt swayed with every step, the pink accents adding just enough softness. The long tie danced behind me while my baby bump stood proudly beneath the lights.I wasn't going to hide. The audience slowly erupted into whispers. "Oh my God—" "Look at her!" "Is that Lena Blackwood?" "She's pregnant for Christ sake!" "Who wears a bikini like that?"I smiled internally. Me. I do.My eyes searched the crowd instinctively and found him almost immediately. Alexander, s
SELENA POV I stood in front of the mirror for what felt like the hundredth time that morning.Today was the Face of Oceania finals.The internet had been buzzing since dawn. Everywhere I looked, there were predictions, interviews, and endless posts about today's competition. My name was among the trending contestants, and instead of making me excited, it only made the knot in my stomach tighten.I looked at my reflection again.The sapphire-blue gown flowed elegantly over my body, draping beautifully around my seven-month baby bump instead of trying to hide it. Tiny crystals embroidered across the fabric caught the morning light, making the dress sparkle whenever I moved. My makeup was soft but flawless, silver and blue eyeshadow blended perfectly with a hint of rose on my lips, bringing just enough warmth to my face.The internet was already buzzing. I could see it from the notifications stacking quietly on my phone. Face of Oceania trending, articles going up, fan pages running
VANESSA POVA smug smile tugged at my lips.My gaze stayed on Selena's face as she stared at Alexander's back.. right there, against the shoulder of his white shirt, sat the faint red lipstick mark I had pressed there deliberately before we got out of the car.Perfect."Wait…" Her voice came out softer than I expected.Alexander turned immediately. "You called, Lena?"She swallowed. I watched her eyes move from the stain on his shirt.. slowly, carefully to my lips. The red lip balm was exactly where I'd left it. I arranged my expression into something gentle and concerned."Is everything okay, Lena?"For a brief second I thought she would ask. Instead she forced a smile. "It's nothing." Alexander frowned. "Are you sure?" She nodded. "Yeah… just nothing." She smiled again. It didn't reach her eyes.Good. The seed had been planted.Alexander reached for her hand, completely unaware of the storm building quietly inside his wife, and led her upstairs. Before disappearing, Selena glanc
SELENA'S POVMy heartbeat refused to slow.I almost wished I hadn't asked the question. Because no matter what Vanessa said, I knew it would hurt, if she admitted it, she'd be confessing directly to my face. If she denied it, she'd be lying, and I'd already heard her on the phone. Either answer left me holding something painful.Vanessa stared at me for a long moment before letting out an awkward laugh."Where did you hear that from?"I didn't answer. My eyes stayed on hers.The smile faded slowly from her face. She set the magazine on her lap and drew a quiet breath."Okay."For the first time since I'd met her, she looked genuinely uncertain. Then she met my gaze, calm and steady."Lena, I won't do anything that would hurt Alexander."My fingers tightened against my dress. That wasn't what I'd asked. If anything, it made my chest feel heavier."I care about him," she continued gently. "I always will. But I also know he cares about you."A small smile touched her lips."So what I f
ALEXANDER POV "Mm…" Her breath brushed faintly against my jaw as she shifted slightly, and I realized, very abruptly, just how close we were. Too close. "They're gone," she whispered. I blinked, snapping back to myself like I'd been pulled from something dangerous. My hand was still at her waist
SELENA'S POV "Do I know you from somewhere?" My heart nearly jumped out of my chest. For one terrifying second, I thought I had been caught, that he had remembered, that he would suddenly recognize the woman who had shared a night with him and disappeared without a word. I forced my face to rema
SELENA'S POV "Let's go." Kelvin didn't wait for my response before turning away, but I didn't bother replying either. Something inside me had already gone quiet, A quietness that comes after the last thread finally snaps. I knew it was over. Completely. The desperate wife of Mr. Hale was gone. I
SELENA'S POV My eyes slowly opened as the warmth of the morning sun brushed against my face. For a moment, I didn't move. My head was heavy, my body sore in places that made memories of last night rush back like a sudden wave, the club, the drinks, the stranger. My heart skipped. Slowly, I turne







