Episode 11 : Trust Shattered
“And they lived happily ever after,the end” Sonia smiled as she looked away from the bedtime story book she was reading for Jayden and then she found him sleeping already,she smiled at his cuteness and then kissed him on the forehead.
“Goodnight sweetheart” she muttered and then she stood up from the bed before leaving the room quietly.
She went into the room and then sat on the bed waiting for Adrien to come back,then her thought went back to her high school day she remember her best friend Monica, she suddenly missed her.
After high school Monica decided to go to Dubai to complete her schooling and then go for her modeling career which she was so obsessed with,ever since the they both lost contact of each other.
“I miss you Monica” she muttered softly.
She wonder how she would have turn out to be like, maybe she would have gotten married and have children by now,she just felt like seeing her again.
Not quite long Adrien walked into the room with a fancy bag,Sonia let out a wide smile at the sight of him,she stood up and then embraced him.
“Welcome home honey” she kissed him gently, Adrien smiled at her.
“You are not sleeping yet”.
“No I can’t when I know my husband is not home yet” she said sweetly as she helped him drop the fancy bag which contained chocolate on the table and then help him out of his suit.
“How was the meeting you had with the business partner” she asked as she go for his tie.
“It went well we thank God,we just have to pray that he accept our…….”.
“Honey what’s this stain on your shirt”.
Sonia asked as she saw a red stain on his shirt.
“It looks like a lipstick stain,where did you get it from?” She asked him curiously, Adrien looked at it and the gaps as he remember how he got the stain,it must be from that strange girl he met on his way home,he smiled.
“It’s a coincident, actually I met this girl on my way home,she was……….” He began to explain what happen while Sonia remained silent listening to him.
“……she pushed me away and then spoked to me rudely before walking away,I was only trying to help” he said and then watched her as she was just quite looking at him.
“You don’t believe me!” He asked sadly, Sonia smiled and then wrapped her hand around him.
“I believe you,and I’m proud of you,my hubby is now a Superman” she said, Adrien chuckles and then he held her waist and then pulled her more closer.
“Yea I’m a Superman and your Superman alone” he said now seductively.
“Really?” She grinned.
“Yes,would you like see how a super behaves” he whispers into her ear making her shiver.
“Yes” she whispers.
He bend over and then carried her in a bridal a style to the bed.
Monica groaned as she woke up, jezz her head hot a lot, she never knew a few bottle of drink could her so tipsy.
She opened her eyes fully and then saw her father standing in front of her with folded hand,he was glaring at her,she was so shocked to find herself on her bed,how come she ended up in her bedroom.
“Dad?” She muttered.
“Good morning Monica, I hope you enjoyed yourself at the bar” Mr Richard said causally.
Monica bowed her head.
“Good morning dad” she murmur.
“You came home so drunk,thank goodness Peter (the driver)called earlier to inform me that my daughter who just came back a to American and who haven’t say hello to her father went to a bar to get drunk” he said angrily.
“Is that what you went to Australia to learn?” He asked.
“Dad is not my fault…”.
“That you get so drunk?” He sighed.
Then he saw her crying slowly.he sat close to her on the bed.
“Tell me what happen baby” he cooed softly causing Monica to hug him tight, he held her close to himself.
“Max and I broke up daddy,we broke up yesterday” she said after withdrawing from the hug.
“What? What happen” he asked looking so surprised,he had known max to be the most closet date Monica has ever had.
“He cheated in me daddy,I found him having sex with a girl in him room” she said crying so hard, Richard frowned.
“That bastard, how dear him make my daughter cry,he’s gonna pay for this” he said then placed her head on his chest while he gently struck her hair.
“I was so depressed yesterday that was the reason why I decided to visit a bar,I never meant to get drunk and make you feel worry about me,I’m so sorry daddy” she muttered.
“It okey Darling, don’t cry,daddy is here” he said gently and then thinking of a way he was going to punish Max.
Episode 12 : Betrayal and Heartache
(FEW WEEKS LATER)
Monica sat in her office,she was looking so moody ever since she broke up with max she has not been herself.
What even occupied her mind was she stranger that saved her that night before she got drunk, she always think about him,even in her sleeps she always see his face and her his calm voice.
“Who is he” she taught.
“I shouldn’t have been so rude to him, all he did was to save me from getting hit by a car but all I did was to scold him,how rude of him, I wish I told him thank you” she muttered and is sighed.
“I wish I can see him again” she said,why is she feeling this way for a total stranger whom she just met once in her life? This is not right.
Not quite long Natasha her friend and also her college walked into the office bringing her out of her thought.
“Monica why were you not present at the meeting today” Natasha asked as she took her seat in front of Monica.
“I was not in the mood,this is my company and I can choose not to attend if I want” Monica said bluntly.
“Don’t tell me it because you’re still thinking of max that was the reason why you skipped meeting, right?” Natasha asked.
“I wasn’t thinking about him,I’ve gotten over that idiot long ago” Monica rolled her eyes, Natasha smiled.
“I see that,but tell me why do you look so moody” Natasha insisted. Monica sighed.
“Remember the stranger I told you about, the one that saved me from getting into an accident?” Monica begin.
“Yes I remember, what’s up with him” Natasha said causally.
“I don’t really know what have been happening to me lately, I keep seeing his face and I always felt like seeing him”.
“Really”.
“Yes and it’s annoying” Monica said.
“This is love at first sight”.
“What?that’s not true I’m not in love with anybody, and as for love I’ve close that chapter in life the moment max cheated on me,I just felt like I should thank the stranger because I was rude to him the night we met” Monica rushed her words.
“Ok if you say so” Natasha raised her hands in defense then she stood up and walked over to Monica.
“Alright ma’am, enough with the indoor and moody treatment you’re giving your self and let’s go out since we are on break” she said pulling Monica out of her chair.
“Where are you taking me?” Monica asked.
“I’m taking you to one of the best places in America, you’re gonna love it” she said pulling Monica out of the office who could not defend herself anymore.
Adrien and Monica were in a jewelry shop,Lucas was going to celebrate his 60th birthday this weekend, Monica suggested she get him a wristwatch so she asked Adrien to accompany her.
“Honey do you think this golden wristwatch will look good on my dad” Monica asked as she pointed a wristwatch displayed in a showcase.
“Yes,it looks perfect, and moreover look does not look good on Lucas Davis” he sneered, Sonia laughed.
“Okey let’s go for this one,I’m sure he’s gonna love it because…….”.
She stopped talking when she sighted someone.
“Monica?” She called the person and then person turned to look at her and she smiled.
“Monica is that really you “.
She went over to Monica who smiled boldly at her with her arms spread widely for her.
“Sonia I can’t believe this is you I’m seeing right now” Monica said.
“I’m so happy to see you,oh I missed you so much” Sonia said.
“I miss you too bestie, I’m so sorry we lost contact ” Monica said sincerely.
“It okey moni , now we’ve seen each other I’m not letting go of you” Sonia said,while they laughed.
“Oh let me introduce you to my husband, Monica meet my husband Adrien,Adrien meet my childhood friend Monica” Sonia introduced, Adrien who was busy looking at the showcase decided to turn to look at the person Sonia was talking too,he got shock to recognize the lady as the same lady he met some night ago.
“Strange lady?” He exclaimed.
Monica who was surprise to see the stranger whom she has been yawning to meet again,she cannot believe she is seeing him again.
“You?”Monica exclaimed.
” you are Sonia’s friend “he asked.
” you are Sonia’s husband “she asked.
” ok what’s going on here? Do you guys know each other”Sonia as curiously.
Adrien smiled at Sonia.
“Honey do you remember the lady i told that I meet the some some night ago?this lady is the one I was talking about” Adrien explain
“Oh really, wow what a coincident” Sonia said.
“Yeah, I was the one” Monica said and let out a nervous smile, she began to feel unease to find out the the man was Sonia’s husband.
Episode 13 : Fighting for Marriage
“I’m really sorry for being so rude to you , I was not really in a good mood that night,thanks for saving me by the way” Monica said to Adrien.
“Never mind, well it’s nice meeting you again Monica” he said with a smile.
She wonder why she liked the way he called her name.
After introducing themselves to each other, Sonia invited Monica over to her father’s birthday.
“Please I really want you to be there, I’ll like you to also see my son,I’m sure he’s gonna like your kids as well” Sonia stated, but Monica’s face turned weary instantly.
“Ummm I’m not married yet” Monica muttered sadly, Sonia looked surprised then she let out a small smile and then tapped her gently on the shoulder.
“It’s okey bestie, we’ve a lot to talk about,please do attend my dad’s birthday party” Sonia said slowly.
“Sure I will” Monica said with a nervous smile on her face.
Sonia and Adrien waved them goodbye immediately they were done with their shopping.
“Let’s go” Monica said to Natasha as she began to walk out of the store.
“Why? but we just arrive and we haven’t shop yet” Natasha said following her from behind, then they both entered the car.
“I’m not in the mood to shop,driver take me home” Monica said with a frown on her face which Natasha noticed.
“Ok why the change of mood?was it because of Adrien the stranger you’ve been dreaming to meet again?” Natasha sneered,Monica huffed
“What are you talking about”.
“Your mood changed the moment you found out that he is your best friend husband, baby girl don’t tell me you like this man” Natasha glared at her.
“Hell no,why would you say that?whatever thought you have in your mind is totally wrong” Monica denied.
“I don’t really believe…..”,.
” enough I don’t wanna talk about it”Monica shunned her,after a brief silence Natasha asked her.
“Will you be attending Sonia’s father birthday party?”
Monica was a bit quite.
“I don’t know” she said look out the window, Natasha looked at her and then shrugged before she put her attention to her phone.
Monica became lost in thought, Sonia was already married, she have a kid while she don’t, Sonia looks so happy while she don’t,Sonia is married to the stranger whom she had been dreaming to meet again, a strange whom she had been yawning to feel his touch again,he ended up to be her friends husband.
She felt her heart aching a lot just by seeing them together and she keeps wondering why.
The moment the car halted right in front of her house she came down from the car and then went into the house leaving Natasha startled.
“What’s up with her” Natasha muttered to herself.
Monica sat on her bed,she looked really sad,she even look more sad than the day max cheated on her.
She stood up from the bed and then went to pour herself wine,she stood beside the window starring at the garden outside.
The felt like seeing Adrien again,he smiled at her today and that was the best smile she had seen in her life,what is this man doing to her?
The birthday part,she thought should she attend it? Will it be fine if she attend? She just wanted to see Adrien again,she can’t believe she’s beginning to drool over her best friend husband, he just too handsome she can’t help it.
After a while of thought, she decided to attend,she let out a smile just by the thought of seeing Adrien again.
“I’m coming Adrien” she whispered.
Episode 14 : Adrien’s Regret
(WALTER’S MANSION)
“Happy birthday granddaddy!” Jayden shouted as he ran up to embrace Lucas.
The whole building was well decorated and filled with people, Lucas was seen dressed in an expensive suit and he looked really handsome.
“Thank you little one” Lucas said with a smile.
“Happy birthday dad” Sonia said while she embraced him and gave him a small box.
“Thanks darling” he said .
“Happy birthday father” Adrien said with a smile while he hand over a fancy looking bag to him,Lucas smiled slightly at him
“Thanks son” he said .
“How are you doing dad” Sonia asked.
“I feel old but I’m still handsome” he said while they laughed.
“Hello my favourite nephew” Alex showed up while he picked Jayden to the air causing to giggle.
“Uncle” Jayden exclaimed.
“I miss you buddy,your mommy refused to bring you over but I won’t let you leave unless she agrees to let you sleep over” Alex said while Sonia glared.
“No way,as long as you’re here Jayden is not gonna sleep over”.
Alex laughed and whispered to Jayden.
“Empty threat”.
“Yes empty threat” Jayden agrees.
“You two……..” She was about to scold them when Sarah showed up .
“I’m so happy to see my family complete today” she said happily while they exchange hugs.
The party was filled with lots of important people from different part of the country, a lot of drinks and food were not let out.
Adrien went over to bar section to meet bobby who was sipping some wine.
“Hey Adrien want some wine” bobby offered.
“Yeah,I do”.
Bobby sigh the bar man to serve him wine which he did,he was busy sipping from the wine when he heard Bobby gasping and then he let out a slow whistle.
“OMG……who is this gorgeous looking lady ?” Bobby said.
Adrien turned to look at the direction bobby was forced at and then he saw Monica standing at the entrance door.
She was dressed in a black gown which was stopped above her kneel,the gown of off shoulder and it had diamond all over it which was used as a decoration on it,her hair was packed in rough bun and then she had red lipstick on which made her looks so sexy.
“Damn it,she is f*cking beautiful and tempting”bobby kept on blabbing as he licked his lips lustfully.
Adrien had to admit that she looked beautiful tonight.
” she looks like she’s on a tempting mission, and she has won by tempting me already “bobby said.
Monica looked around as if she was searching for someone, when her eyes fell on Adrien she let out a cute smile at him,he was the one she was looking for and she had found him, she waved at him.
” Buddy she’s waving at you,do you guys know each other “Bobby asked curiously.
Adrien also smiled at Monica.
” yes do because she my wife’s best friend “Adrien replied.
” oh”was all bobby could say.
Monica smiled as she catwalk towards Adrien who only watched her as she came closer.
“Hello Adrien,I hope I’m not late……” She stopped talking when her heel twisted and then she almost slip off but lucky Adrien caught her in his arms.
He held her waist firmly and while her hand rested in his chest, she kept on looking into his eyes,she felt like she should bow into his eyes,his touched was doing things to her just by holding her like that, his touch that she had been yawning for.
“Watch your step Monica” he whispers.
She blinked her eyes and then smile slowly.
“I don’t have to get worried as long as you are here” she whispers but he heard looking so confused by her words.
He steady her back on her feet and then adjusted his blue suit properly.
“Hi Monica” Sonia said as she came closer looking so oblivious of what just happen.
“Hi Sonia” Monica smiled at her feeling a bit pissed for Sonia arrival.
She wonder what that feeling was.
Was it jealousy?
Episode 15 : A New Beginning
‘I’m glad you’re here,I thought you wouldn’t make it” Sonia said.
“Why won’t I?I can’t miss it for the word” Monica said as she glanced at Adrien.
“Come let me introduce you to my family, I told them you’d be coming and they have been expecting you” Sonia while she pulled Monica along with her.
After introducing her to her parent who were really happy to see her again after all this years.
“Here comes my little angel” Sonia said as she embraced Jayden who ran into her arms, Monica looked at the little kid who looked so much like Adrien, she felt this strange feeling of owning a child for him,she quickly shake off the thought from her head.
“Jayden meet Monica,she’s mummy’s best friend” Sonia said with a smile, jayden looked at Monica for a while then a small frown appeared on his face.
“Hi Jayden” Monica said as she stretch her hand towards him for a handshake which he did not reciprocate.
“Hi” he gave her a lame wave,Sonia saw that Jayden was not getting along with Monica so well.
“Don’t mind him,he’s just shy” Sonia said with a nervous smile.
They both got seated at a round table and began chatting about their life since they departed the previous years,Monica was served with some drinks and food as they chat.
Adrien decided to join them and at the sight of him Monica mood brighten up.
“Hey wifey,have you forgotten me” Adrien whispers into Sonia ears while she blushed.
“Come on honey I haven’t, I’m only busy chatting with my friend”Sonia said shyly.
Monica folded her fist in annoyance as she watched the couples playing love in her present.
” please be fast I need you”he whispers.
“Don’t be naughty” Sonia giggle then she turned and found Monica watching them.
“Oh please, I’m sorry bestie I……”.
“Never mind, I understand” Monica let out a fake smile as she tried to drink from her wine but it spilled on Sonia dress.
“Oh I’m so sorry Sonia” Monica pleaded she actually did it on purpose just to send Sonia away.
“It’s fine I’ll quickly go and clean up the mess” Sonia stood up.
“I’ll come with you honey”.
“no it’s fine, I’ll go on my own”.
“Are you sure”.
“Yes my love” she said and the kissed him before leaving.
After awhile of silence.
“Sonia told me you are a chef and you own one of the biggest restaurant in American, isn’t it?” Monica asked,Adrien smiled and nodded
“Yes I do” he simply said.
“That’s nice,she also told me you also organized the meals for her dad’s birthday,wow it tasted nice” she commented.
“Thanks”.
“I own a fashion house and we also own a canteen but sadly I don’t the meals that are being prepared there, if you don’t mind I’ll like to sigh you in as my new chef contractor” she offered, Adrien was quite for a while.
“Here is my complimentary card, you can call me when you have given it a final thought” she said giving him a black shinning card.
Adrien looked at the card and then looked st her with a smile.
“I’ll give it a thought and get back at you soon miss” he said politely.
“No problem,I’ll be expecting you”,she muttered looking straight in to his eyes intimidating eyes.
” I’ll be expecting you soon Adrien’she smiled within.
She wonder why she felt happy to have the thought of seeing him again.
“He is your friend’s husband Monica” her subconscious mind screamed at her but she waved it off and smiled mischievously.