Adam Sleeves had it ALL, but despite being this privileged, there was a void in his life. (True Love) Can that void be filled when a familiar face whom he recognised as his first love reappears in his life as his children's nanny?
"Is it one of your mistresses?" Oliver asked suspiciously when his friend's phone rang for the third time. He was seated on the sofa beside Adam in Adam's luxurious office.
"It's nothing!" Adam's cold voice came through. He still did not answer the call.
Oliver stared at him for a few seconds, trying to find out if something was truly wrong. Just like always, Ollie could tell something was wrong but making Adam open up to him was another thing entirely. He had never known anyone as secretive as his best friend.
Oliver was about to continue their conversation when Adam's phone rang again.
He cursed softly, running a hand over his face. "One minute," He said to Oliver, then finally answered the call.
"What is it, Mom?" He literally raised his voice at her over the phone.
Oliver watched as his best friend conversed with his Mother on the other end. Adam didn't say anything. All he did was listen to all that his mom was saying with a bored look on his face. And the moment one minute was up, he ended the call.
"I'm sure you didn't allow her to finish what She was saying," Oliver said immediately.
Adam ignored. He put his phone on silent mode and tossed it in his jacket pocket.
"You can't continue like this," Oliver mumbled.
"What do you mean?" Adam asked immediately.
"Will you ever forgive your parents? Your mom loves you so much"
"Did you just mention 'Love'?" Adam replied with a disgusted look. "Doreen and George are the most selfish people I've ever known. They only love and care about themselves and maybe my siblings!"
"What if they've learned their lesson and are just trying to make it up to you?"
"There you go again taking their fucking sides!! I'm not in the mood to argue or talk about the people who ruined my life and now acting like they fucking care!!!"
"I'll always have your back, Adam but aren't you tired of all of these?"
Adam Sleeves exhaled, running his fingers through his slightly messy hair.
"Dude, it's been years since I saw you smile. I can't remember the last time you were genuinely happy. You're not on good terms with your parents, siblings and even family. You pretend everything is fine with you and that you don't need anybody."
"Oliver!!!" Adam groaned, massaging his temple.
"Cut that crap, Adam, you know I'm telling the truth. You hide your pain by burying yourself with work, womanizing, drinking, and smoking. Aren't you tired of this pathetic way of life?"
"You care so much about me. You're always there for me when something comes up but you wouldn't even let me do the same for you. I literally have to shove my hands down your throat before you open up to me!"
Adam let out a long, deep sigh. "How am I being secretive when there's nothing going on in my life that you don't know of? I'm not going to deny having a pathetic life because that's reality for me"
"I've got all the money in the world, the fame, thousands of women at the snap of my fingers, yet, I feel so empty! You've got a solution for that?" Adam said to his best friend.
"Your parents, your kids, your wife, your children? Why won't you feel empty when you don't give them a chance in your life?"
"You mean those people who destroyed my life?" Adam scoffed. "I would rather be on my way to the club than to sit here, discussing them with you."
"You're mad at those innocent children too?" Oliver asked in disbelief.
"Of course not! They are my flesh and blood and as you said, they are innocent so why would I be mad at them?"
"It's just a pity that they are born to shitty parents like myself and Tessie. They definitely deserve better."
"All of these have to do with HER, right?" Oliver mentioned for the first time in a very long while, looking at Adam intently.
"With who?" He asked with creased brows.
"Katherine!" He whispered, but loud enough for Adam to hear.
Oliver didn't miss the pain in Adam's eyes before Adam looked away.
Oliver sighed. "You need to move on, mate!"
Adam turned to look at him "And you think I haven't tried to do so?"
"It's been years and I promise you that no day has passed that I haven't thought about her. Sometimes, I think that I actually deserve my pathetic life. Payback for all the wrong I did to her!"
"Adam...." Oliver was saying but Adam stopped him with his words.
"I know you care about me so much and I truly appreciate your concern but I don't want to talk about HER, my parents, wife or siblings."
Oliver was about to say something else but Adam cut him off again, "I'm used to this lifestyle, I know that happiness isn't for me and I'm fine by it. I should get going, Sandra must be waiting for me at the club." He said, taking a glance at his wristwatch.
"Sandra?" Oliver found himself saying.
"Not Sandra Banks. I met this one a few weeks ago."
Oliver exhaled, "I know I shouldn't be telling you how to live your life but to be honest, I'm not happy with your carefree attitude. It's understandable that you hate your wife but can't you just stick to one mistress instead of having many of them?"
"They always throw themselves at me, remember!" He said without a care in the world.
"And haven't you heard of self-control? I know you use them to pass time but you've got to put a stop to it. If not for anyone, do it for your children. At some point in their lives, they are going to face humiliation from your actions. You say they deserve better and yet, you aren't taking steps to make things better!"
''Look, I know you have a shitty past which you aren't proud of and that has made you believe you're a very shitty person who doesn't deserve any dime of happiness but you're wrong, dude. I know who you really are. If you were this way from the start, I wouldn't even be friends with you. You need to forgive yourself and let go of every form of anger and pain you are feeling." Oliver said, looking at his best friend intently.
Adam was quiet and from the look on his face, he seemed to be thinking deeply about all that Oliver just said.
"How's Jessica and Evan?" Adam said after a while.
Oliver gave his best buddy the 'are you for real look'
Adam sighed, looking away.
"I'll take my leave," Oliver mumbled, getting up from where he was seated. He was about to walk away when he remembered something.
"Our wedding anniversary is in two weeks and we are having a small celebration with close friends and relatives. You better be there!" Oliver said, leaving no room for arguments.
Adam nodded.
"I hope that is a genuine YES!" Oliver glared at him.
"I'll be there. I'm glad you told me earlier. I'll make sure my schedule is cleared."
"You're still meeting up with Sandra. Aren't you?"
"I would rather spend the night with her than go home to Tessie." He answered immediately.
As if on cue, the duo were distracted by a knock that came through on the glass-walled door. Looking over to see who it was since it was way past office hours, it turned out to be a strange face for Oliver but from the appearance, Oliver could guess who it was.
Melissa and Damien got their hearts broken by their lovers so they went to the club to drink away their pain. Melissa was dared to give a lap dance to the hottest-looking guy in the club (Damien). One thing led to another and they both had an amazing night together! Five years later, Melissa found herself at the mercy of the stranger(Damien). Not only was he her new boss. He was her baby daddy and also a famous Billionaire!
Connor came back home drunk one midnight and had his way with one of the maids who they both secretly have feelings for each other. She got pregnant and despite being in a serious relationship with his lover, there was pressure to marry Nancy because of the unborn child as the Martins' family never abandon their flesh and blood. How will the duo who hate each other so much make this work?
Never in Daniel's wildest dream did he think he would ever be attracted to a simple waitress. The more She refused him, the more he wanted her so badly. As a Billionaire who never took NO for an answer, Daniel was determined to make Beatrice his woman even if it meant destroying her engagement to her so-called lover. As far as Daniel and Beatrice had an Undeniable Attraction for each other, he was determined not to give up on her.
Mia thought the best way to get revenge against her terrible ex was to get sexual pleasure from someone else. Preferably, a stranger! So she stalked the sexiest man she could find at the party. Once he cornered her, She made him a deal. Mia had no idea that the man she made a deal with was a possessive Billionaire who could make or break her. He wanted more after their passionate night together and decided she was going to be Entangled with him for life.
In order of priority, For Jayda Wright, her work comes first, She comes second, her best friend and family comes third and then her so-called boyfriend comes fourth. She didn't know she was losing her boyfriend at the expense of putting her job first. He finally broke up with her the day she got promoted as a partner in a reputable law firm. That night, Jayda made her way to a bar where she met Sebastian Miller, The multimillionaire with the worst personality but incredibly sexy. She had a one night stand with him, creating a bond that binds them forever!
To satisfy her thirst for revenge, Arianna Greece was willing to do all that it took to destroy Alexander Clay, the famous billionaire womanizer. The goal was to destroy him beyond repairs and Ari didn't mind using her body as a tool to get what she wanted. (But what happens when Ari starts to genuinely fall for Alex?)
It took only a second for a person's world to come crashing down. This was what happened in Hannah's case. For four years, she gave her husband her all, but one day, he said emotionlessly, "Let's get divorced." Hannah's heart broke into a million pieces as she signed the divorce papers, marking the end of her role as a devoted wife. Within Hannah, a strong woman awakened, vowing never to be beholden to any man again. Embracing her new life, she embarked on a journey to find herself and command her own destiny. By the time she returned, she had experienced so much growth and was now completely different from the docile wife everyone once knew. "Is this your latest trick to get my attention?" Hannah's ever-so-arrogant husband asked. Before she could retort, a handsome and domineering CEO pulled her into his embrace. He smiled down at her and said boldly to her ex, "Just a little heads-up, mister. This is my beloved wife. Keep off!"
"Carroll Brown is dead! But you have to marry him in your sister's name." My mother said to me in a cold tone. My sister was engaged to the hottest billionaire. It should have been a perfect marriage. Unexpectedly, Carroll was dead in an accident. My sister didn't want to become a widow, so she forced me to marry her dead fiance. And I had no right to refuse her. Actually, I was the biological daughter of the Smith family. My sister was an adoptive one. My sister and I had been swapped at the hospital when we were just born. My parents had already had a deep relationship with her. So they chose to sacrifice me. On the wedding day, I was taken to the mourning hall. "Ma'am, please keep Master company and let him feel warm." The housekeeper said with a cold expression. I couldn't help but look up at the portrait above the coffin, and my heart skipped a beat at this glance. The man in the portrait was more handsome than the superstars in Hollywood. Carroll Brown? My dead husband? Wow, he was really handsome! I didn't know how long had passed when my stomach began to rebel. After one glance at the coffin, I swallowed my saliva and then begged with my fingers crossed. "Mr. Carroll, I'm starving! May I eat your pastries? You don't mind, do you?" "I do." "Ah!" Scared, I broke out in a cold sweat. My legs went limp, and I fell to the ground. I shouted, "Ghost!" Carroll curled his lips, leaned over, and touched the black coffin. "Mr. Carroll has risen from the dead. What do you think of this headline tomorrow?"
Everyone was shocked to the bones when the news of Rupert Benton's engagement broke out. It was surprising because the lucky girl was said to be a plain Jane, who grew up in the countryside and had nothing to her name. One evening, she showed up at a banquet, stunning everyone present. "Wow, she's so beautiful!" All the men drooled, and the women got so jealous. What they didn't know was that this so-called country girl was actually an heiress to a billion-dollar empire. It wasn't long before her secrets came to light one after the other. The elites couldn't stop talking about her. "Holy smokes! So, her father is the richest man in the world?" "She's also that excellent, but mysterious designer who many people adore! Who would have guessed?" Nonetheless, people thought that Rupert didn't love her. But they were in for another surprise. Rupert released a statement, silencing all the naysayers. "I'm very much in love with my beautiful fiancee. We will be getting married soon." Two questions were on everyone's minds: "Why did she hide her identity? And why was Rupert in love with her all of a sudden?"
When they were kids, Derek saved Norah's life. Years later, after Derek ended up in a vegetative state from a car crash, Norah married him without a second thought and even used her medical knowledge to heal him. For two years, Norah was devoted, seeking his affection and looking to settle her life-saving debt. But when Derek's first love returned, Norah, faced with divorce, didn't hesitate to sign. Despite being labeled as forsaken, few knew of her true talents. She was a race car driver, a famed designer, a genius hacker, and a renowned doctor. Regretting his decision, Derek begged for her forgiveness. Just then, a charming CEO intervened, embracing Norah and declaring, "Back off! She's my wife!" Taken aback, Norah blurted out, "What did you say?"
Sequel to chasing my estranged wife; I want you back. ******** " You promised me!'' I screamed. "You promised that you wouldn't hurt me, you made the vows that you would stand beside me, Ryan, and what did you do? You broke me into smithereens. I don't want anything to do with you anymore. When I said we were done. I meant it!" Falling in love with him had come in a whirlwind, she couldn't account for how exactly it had happened but what she knew was that she didn't want to let go once she was in. For Ryan, when he made a vow, he had meant it, but nothing had told him about marriage, that it wasn't just a bed of roses, but it had thorns in it as well. When secrets piled up between them and vows broken, they had no choice but to let go of each other, but years later, he wanted her back. Like the air he breathed, he chased after her, but she was gone. Left with the remnants of his actions, he is torn between getting her back and damning all consequences or letting go of her and his children, which would it be?
Katie was forced to marry Dillan, a notorious ruffian. Her younger sister mocked her, "You're just an adopted daughter. Count your blessings for marrying him!" The world anticipated Katie's tribulations, but her married life unfurled with unexpected serenity. She even snagged a lavish mansion in a raffle! Katie jumped into Dillan's arms, credited him as her lucky charm. "No, Katie, it's you who brings me all this luck," Dillan replied. Then, one fateful day, Dillan's childhood friend came to her. "You're not worthy of him. Take this 50 million and leave him!" Katie finally grasped Dillan's true statureāthe wealthiest man on the planet. That night, trembling with trepidation, she broached the subject of divorce with Dillan. However, with a domineering embrace, he told her, "I'd give you everything I have. Divorce is off the table!"