Chapter 1 1

DANIELLA POV

"What happened to our vows? What about the promises we made? Does this mean our wedding was nothing but a joke?"

I just concluded my wedding three hours ago, filled with nothing but happiness over the plans I have for my future with my husband.

But everything has been ruined. Both the wedding and the future have been ruined. I've been looking around for my husband, only to step into my best friend's room to find him in bed with her.

"How could you do this to me, Maxwell?" I yelled at my so-called husband. He just pulled his naked body off Michelle, trying to hide his shame.

"Daniella, relax. Let's talk." "Talk? Maxwell, did I hear you say we should talk?" I questioned, getting furious at his audacity to utter that after what I saw with my eyes. "I caught you having fun with my best friend and you want to talk? Talk about what?!"

"Daniella take it easy. Let's talk," Michelle said, wrapping her body with a sheet. I glared at her and ordered her to shut up. "Stay out of this you whore! I am talking to my husband." "Your husband?" Michelle lifted her brow at me, letting out a smirk. What does she mean by that question?

She looked at Maxwell, placed her hand on his shoulder, and said to me, "Didn't you tell her that you are my husband?" "Your husband?

What nonsense are you talking about?" "Daniella, don't talk to Michelle like that, " Maxwell said, showing his support towards Michelle. He can't be serious. This woman is claiming he's her husband and he's busy supporting her?

Wait. Is... Is Michelle... I could see how Maxwell looked away quietly, but Michelle kept her bold gaze on me. "Your wife?" I questioned Maxwell. He sighed and said, " Daniella, look.

Don't make a fuss about this. Just relax and listen." "My goodness. Michelle is your wife?" My hands came on my forehead, as I felt weakness taking over me.

What Maxwell said next left me stunned. He only married me to be Michelle's surrogate since she can't give birth to her child. "You are still my wife, but you'll just be Michelle's surrogate, okay my love?" He said, using that word love to try and sweet talk me.

But now it all makes sense to me. From the beginning when I first met Maxwell, Michelle was the one who pushed me to him. Michelle and I happened to become friends at a coffee store.

Then out of nowhere, Maxwell came into the picture, stealing my heart with his charm and words, and Michelle pushed me to accept him. "All of these have been a plan. You both deceived me, " I said, finally knowing the truth. Maxwell and Michelle tried to make me understand from their point that they needed my womb to house a baby for them. But I can't accept this betrayal.

"Babe, you are still my wife. Just Michelle's surrogate, that's all, " Maxwell repeated. I couldn't help but laugh at his words. "You must be mad if you think I'll stand and listen to this rubbish." In a rage, I stormed out of my so-called home and left Maxwell with his wife. "Quit this nonsense attitude, Daniella! You have no choice!" Maxwell yelled while I left.

There's no way I'm going to be a surrogate to those two or anyone. . I resumed back to work after a few days of my marriage. On my way home from my company, after a hectic day, I discovered my account had been cleared. "What the hell?!" I sparked on seeing the debit alert. All my life savings are gone!

This got me running down to the bank to find out what happened, only to learn that Maxwell and Michelle had wiped my account completely. Like that wasn't enough, they both gave my house and company as collateral to get an extra loan. This means I can't even step into my home or company anymore.

They have wrecked me. "You gave your husband the go-ahead ma'am. He told us, " The accountant had shared, making it sound like it's my fault. And I won't blame her for speaking that way. This is all my fault indeed. When I was crazy about Maxwell, I foolishly gave him access to all my properties, money, company... I foolishly gave it to him, and he took it all with Michelle.

In shame, I left the bank to avoid any more humiliation. I stepped out with a heavy heart, unable to deny the fact that I brought this upon myself. "I blame myself for my downfall. I am such a fool for loving that bastard," I groaned, walking away from the bank. But I know why Maxwell did all that.

He wants to get me to be Michelle's surrogate by all means. I haven't forgotten what he said and all his text messages. He kept pestering and threatening me, but I ignored him. And now, he has gone as far as wrecking me, just so I can come and beg him and he'll make me bear his and Michelle's child.

"Never!" I spat, swaying my head in anger. "No matter what, I will not allow myself to be brought down. I will not accept Maxwell's offer.

I know he wants me to come and beg, but I won't. I won't allow it, " I promised myself, feeling tears welling up in my eyes. I can't help it. My mind went to all the beautiful memories with Maxwell. All the outings, dates, kisses, passionate embrace... Love has finally failed me. Where do I start from?

"That word Love now sounds like poison to me. I will never forgive you for this, Maxwell. I will never forgive you, " I cried, feeling depression taking over me at once. I wiped my eyes, wrapping my arms across my chest as I thought of all the things I'd lost.

I just don't know where to start from. "I've lost everything. What can I..." HONK! The sound of a car came to my right. I didn't even realize that I had stepped into the main road.

Not until I found myself lying on the floor, unable to move. I've been hit. I could hear a voice fading away and a foot approaching me from the car, as my eyes dimmed, falling unconscious.