THE MARRIAGE HE BURNS: The divorce He Regret

Marissa POV: I walked into my husband Alaric’s office in our home. The maid told me he had just come back after days of not seeing him, and I had just found out that I was pregnant with our second child. I was one month gone. I happily swung the results in my hand as I opened the door to his office. To my surprise, I saw my husband’s first love, Stella, his mother, and his sister there with him. I smiled and greeted them. I didn’t feel threatened by Stella because I thought Alaric had already moved on from her. He was just being nice since she had just come back from abroad. I felt something was wrong, but I shook it off. As I tried moving closer to Alaric to show him the results, proof of our love, or at least my love for him, got pushed by Prissy, my sister-in-law. I frowned and looked at Alaric for help. I didn’t have the strength for their insults and mistreatment right now. I looked at Alaric again, but I was met with a cold, emotionless face and disgust in his eyes. “Leave he

Alaric Pov: Five years later. I sat down in my office. Tired and frustrated, I ran my hand over my face, a habit I took on since the day SHE disappeared. Nova had developed a kidney disease, which I was not a match for a transplant. I had the best doctor for her treatment, but they couldn't find a match for her too; only Marissa was said to be a match or maybe a sibling. I am now engaged to Stella. Ever since the engagement, I have been avoiding the marriage talk, using Nova as an excuse. I knew I had two options: find Marissa or marry Stella, which means I would be marrying Stella for another child for Nova’s transplant. I couldn't bring another child to the world for another child to live. I have hired the best private investigator to find Marissa, but no results. It was as if she never existed. She occupied my head, and I want to know if she suffers as I do. She left Nova to suffer too. I was hoping I would be able to talk to the Alden’s heir at the phantom dinner party, which

Alaric POV: Marissa. Our eyes met. She looked at me, her eyes void of emotion. Those eyes that once looked at me with love were now looking at me dead cold in the eye. I remembered the last time I saw her…she looked scared, as if she was facing a monster, and I was that monster. She looked different. She looked more confident and more beautiful. She carried herself with elegance. And God, the way that dress clung to her curves. Her blonde hair was styled in body waves. What was I thinking? I scoffed. We stood there looking at each other, none of us wanting to look away first. Until Lucien Alden moved closer to her, whispered something to her, then kissed her cheek and left. I saw the way he looked at her, almost as if they were lovers. I felt anger pulse through my veins. I had been looking for her, wondering if she was okay, but she had already found another man to manipulate. I swear, if she was here to obstruct me from getting the Aldens on my project, I swear I would… I could

Alaric Pov:I walked into my home office and I angrily pulled off my bow tie. My mother, sister and Stella follow.“Were you able to talk to Mr Alden” my mother asked, “yes mother” I answered.“Did you tell Lucien, the kind of person Marissa is?” Prissy asked, she annoyed me when she mentioned Marissa, I was pissed at the outcome of tonight.“Prissy, would you shut your mouth about the Alden's heir for once I am trying to think here” I said.“B..b.. but. Mother. Ughh” Prissy said and stomped off.“Do you want to talk about it? Me and mother will be willing to listen,” Stella said softly, I looked at her, I know she just wants to know what happened when I met with Lucien and Marissa. “Yes, Stella is right. You can talk to us, I am sure you can convince the Alden heir for a better preposition, right?” My mother said,“If you want to do something for me, please leave and let me think,” I said coldly.“Alright. We will leave, take your time, I will be waiting in the bedroom for you” Stel

Alaric Pov:“Daddy,” Nova called weakly from her bed.I watched my daughter struggle to raise her hand, I held her hand. “Are you okay?. Did I wake you?” I asked. She smiled weakly. “I am fine, did I make you worry again?” Nova asked.“No baby, I just wanted to see you,” I answered.It has been three days since the phantom dinner, and I still have not heard from Lucien. Were they just playing me?.“Stay strong for daddy, angel” I said.“I will, can you stay till I fall asleep?” She asked, I nodded my head, stroking her hand. I watched as she slept, if only Marissa didn't disappear. An image of Marissa and Lucien flash through my mind, I clenched my fist.My phone rings, “What is it?” I asked.“Sir, Miss Marissa will see you tomorrow for your arrangement,” my assistant said, “Is that all?” I asked. “Yes sir” he answered. I hung up the call, I looked back at Nova, she had already fallen asleep. I walked out of Nova's room, and smirked, I could convince Marissa to donate her kidney f