LOGINNATHALIE’S POV 🍃-After I put Xander to sleep and sent a message to Tyler, I went downstairs to see — to talk Calix.I caught him talking to someone on his phone.“Yes, I received my vitamins. Pictures? Do you want pictures now? The actual contents? Okay, wait a moment.”Calix removed his phone from his ear and pressed something on it. I think he ended the call.He stood up and took the vitamins he always took twice a day, from the cabinet.I quietly went to the living room and sat on the couch while watching Calix take pictures of his vitamins.I think he had already sent the pictures to Veronica so he hid the vitamins.When Calix faced me, he paused for a moment on his way back to the couch the moment our eyes met.“Could you get the first aid kit too? I’ll replace the bandage on your hand.”He fetched the first-aid box from the open cabinet with no cover, and walked up to me.As he sat close by, I began tending his small scratches and cuts.“How was your day?” I asked to break th
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-After Tyler and I finished exchanging our usual text messages, I replied to Avery’s messages.'Sorry Ave, if I only texted this morning. Xander and I are fine, don’t worry. I’m also sorry if you postponed your return in Florida because of me. I think I can meet you tomorrow.'She replied, 'You don’t have to apologize. At least I have a reason to stay longer in this president suite. HAHAHAHA. My flight to Barcelona is in four days, so I still have plenty of time.'I replied, 'Thanks, Ave.' then I put my phone down on the bed-side.I sprayed alcohol on my hand first then gently woke Xander up.“My little one, wake up. It’s breakfast time.”I gently patted his arm.“My little one, it’s time for us to eat.”“Mommy?”“It’s me, My litte one.”He opened his eyes. He was still blinking and then rubbed his eyes.“Oops, my little one,” I gently hold both of his wrists. “You can’t do that.” I said, but I wasn’t sure.I’m not sure if he can wipe his eyes without having washed
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃-Right as I walked back into the living area, Harrison had sat there, toweling his wet hair.“This is more tiring than I expected.”Besides the kitchen, he cleaned the entire living room, except where Calix slept.After that, he took a shower and used Calix’s clothes.“Here, I prepared something for you.” I put down the chicken sandwich and orange juice. “Sorry this is all I can offer for you.” then sat down.He took the chicken sandwich and his eyes widened at the first bite.“Why? Is the filling spoiled?”Harrison shook his head then drank and swallowed, “It just surprised me how identical this filling is to Auntie Margaret’s. You got exactly the taste of her special recipe.”“Actually, it took me a while to get the same taste as that spread…” and then I told him h
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃–As I opened the front door, Harrison fixed his gaze on my face, my cheek.“F*cking b*llsh*t! Why is your face that flushed, and what’s this damn wound on your way lips?” His eyes dropped for a moment before he demanded furiously once more. “How come your neck is so red, as if…! Was it Calix who hurt you like this? Where is that son of a bitch? I’m going to f*cking k*ll him!”“Harrison, take it easy with what you say. Someone might hear you,” I reminded him.“I’m going to show them exactly what I’ll do to that damn bastard! Where is that fvcking jerk?!”I didn’t argue anymore and my earthly body was tired.“Come in first.” I said then he entered. &l
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃–Fear took hold of me so completely I stayed rooted in place.He snatched up the chair he’d just tossed down and bashed it against the fridge.“Calix!” I cried out, torn between alarm and dread.I ran for the kitchen, but the moment I reached the door and gripped the handle, I stood rooted to the spot once more.Calix kicked the ruined chair away and grabbed a new one.I’ve seen him like this before... but this is the first time I’ve seen it personally.Shoving aside my uneasy feelings and fear, I went inside the kitchen.“Calix!”Slamming the chair made me leap with fright and surprise.He dropped the broken chair and turned toward me.
NATHALIE’S POV 🍃–“Mommy, is Uncle not going to sleep with us?”“He will, little one. Maybe he’ll come here later.”“Why later, Mommy? Mommy… is Uncle mad at me? ‘Cause I didn’t say yes to him to sleep in the middle?”“No, little one. Your Uncle Zander isn’t mad at you.”“Mommy, he didn’t play with me earlier, and he didn’t eat with us either. I think he’s mad at me.”“No, my little oner. The reason is…” I pondered a kind explanation my child could understand.“Your Uncle Zander is having diarrhea. He doesn’t want you to smell his fart.”My son giggled with laughter. “His fart must be stinky.”“Yes, little one. Uncle Zander doesn’t want you to smell his fart.”My son giggled again.“Close your eyes now, little one, sleep well… so you’ll grow tall before you know it.”“Yes, mommy. Good night.”“Good night, my little one.”“Mommy, I can’t say good night to Uncle.”“I’ll tell him you said good night to him.”“Thank you, mommy! I love you.”“I love you too, my little one.”Then my son hu
NATHALIE’S POV-We got to L.A. fast because we flew in a private jet, which Sir Calix told me his cousin lent him. Furthermore, the airport at which we landed is owned by said cousin, ensuring a seamless and VIP-esque departure.I was taken aback to discover that his cousin actually owns one of th
NATHALIE’S POV-It’s late at night but Brianna and I still haven’t slept, not because we’re doing anything as bonding but because she can’t sleep.Every five minutes or sometimes it takes ten minutes for her to sleep, then she’ll wake up.I guess she’s not used to my room not being as soft as her
NATHALIE’S POV-Chloe pulled the car over to the side of the road and asked in a shrill voice, “What did you say?! You’re pregnant?! Harrison got you pregnant?! How did that happen—are you two betraying Calix?!”I could only stare at my hand on my lap, shaking with a blend of fear and elation. Fea
NATHALIE’S POV-A few minutes passed before Sir Calix spoke again.“Did you see the pictures that were circulating?”My head bobbed in agreement, a silent admission hanging in the airThere was silence between us for a few moments before he spoke again.“A lot happened all night… All night I was..







