Chapter 63

Kiara, kind-hearted and a generous lady, had always wanted to do something special for Martha, her housekeeper, who had been a loyal and hardworking employee for many years. Martha had become like family to Kiara, and she wanted to show her how much she appreciated her.

So, Kiara decided to host a surprise birthday party for Martha at her mansion. She enlisted the help of her other staff members, and they all worked together to make the party a success. They decorated the mansion with colorful balloons, streamers, and banners that read "Happy Birthday, Martha!" They also set up tables with food and drinks, including Martha's favorite cake.

When Martha arrived at the mansion, she was surprised to see all of her coworkers gathered to celebrate her special day. She was touched by Kiara's thoughtfulness and the effort that had gone into organizing the party. Kiara greeted her warmly and led her to the party area, where everyone cheered and sang "Happy Birthday" to her.

Martha was overwhelmed with emotion as she blew out the candles on her cake. She hugged Kiara and thanked her for being such a wonderful boss and friend. Kiara smiled and told Martha how much she meant to everyone in the mansion and how grateful they all were for her hard work and dedication.

As the party continued, the staff members took turns sharing stories and memories about Martha. They laughed and joked, and Martha felt the love and warmth of her work family. Kiara gave Martha a special gift – a framed photo of Martha with Kiara and her family on a vacation they had taken together.

Martha couldn't believe how lucky she was to have such a caring boss and amazing coworkers. She felt truly appreciated and valued, and the party was a memory she would cherish for a long time to come. Kiara was happy to have made Martha's day special and to have shown her how much she was loved and appreciated.

As the night wore on, Kiara checked her phone and saw a message from her lawyer.

Her heart sank as she read the text. Lucas, didn't agree to the terms of their divorce and was now saying that he wanted her back. Kiara couldn't believe it. They had been separated for almost a year, and she thought that they had both moved on.

Kiara quickly excused herself from the party and went to her bedroom to call her lawyer. She needed to know what was going on. As she listened to her lawyer explain the situation, Kiara felt her anger rise. Lucas had been the one who wanted the divorce in the first place, and now he was changing his mind?

She took a deep breath and tried to remain calm as her lawyer outlined their options. Kiara knew that she didn't want to get back together with Lucas. Their marriage had been unhappy, and she had finally found peace after their separation. She didn't want to go back to the way things were.

As Kiara hung up the phone, she felt a weight lift off her shoulders. She had made the right decision. She would fight Lucas if she had to, but she wouldn't let him control her life again. She went back to the party and enjoyed the rest of the evening with her friends and Martha, grateful for the support of those who loved her.

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Lucas walked into the nightclub he owned, the bass thumping through his chest. He scanned the room, spotting his friends at a VIP booth near the dance floor. With a smirk on his face, he strutted over to them.

"Hey, guys. How's it going?" Lucas greeted them.

"Same old, same old. What's up with you, man?" one of his friends asked.

Lucas leaned in, his voice lowering as he spoke. "Guess who called me last night?"

"Who?" his friends asked in unison.

"Kiara," Lucas said, his tone smug. "She wants me back."

His friends looked at each other skeptically.

"I'm serious, guys. She's been texting me non-stop, begging for another chance," Lucas said, puffing out his chest.

His friends exchanged glances once more.

"Dude, we know you've been trying to get her back since the day she left you," one of them said. "And we also know that she's moved on and happy with someone else. Stop lying to yourself."

Lucas's smirk fell from his face, replaced with a scowl. "You guys don't know anything. She'll come crawling back to me. You'll see."

"Sure, man. Keep telling yourself that," another friend said, rolling his eyes.

Lucas shook his head, not wanting to hear their doubts anymore. He turned and walked away, heading to the bar to drown his sorrows in alcohol. Maybe his friends didn't believe him, but he knew Kiara would be back. She couldn't resist him forever.

Later on, he was feeling blue after he had come up with the lie to cover up the fact that he was missing Kiara badly. He didn't want his friends to know the truth, so he had fabricated this story about Kiara to explain his sudden change in behavior.

But now, as he sat there, waiting for his friends to respond, he couldn't help but feel skeptical about what he had done. He knew that lying was wrong, and he felt guilty for deceiving his friends.

Just then, his phone buzzed, and Lucas jumped at the sound. He hesitated for a moment before picking it up and reading the message.

"Hey man, sorry to hear about Kiara. Let us know if there's anything we can do to help."

Lucas felt a pang of guilt as he read the message. He knew that his friends were just trying to be supportive, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he was betraying their trust by lying to them.

He took a deep breath and made a decision. He knew that he needed to come clean and tell his friends the truth. It wasn't easy, but he knew that it was the right thing to do.

With a heavy heart, Lucas typed out a message to his friends, explaining that he had lied about Kiara and that the real reason for his recent behavior was that he had lost his job.

As he hit send, Lucas felt a weight lifted off his shoulders. He knew that he had done the right thing, and he felt a renewed sense of honesty and integrity. It wasn't easy to admit his mistake, but he knew that his friends would appreciate his honesty and forgive him for his deception.

From now on, Lucas promised himself that he would always be truthful, even if it meant facing the consequences of his actions. It was a difficult lesson to learn, but one that he knew was worth it in the end.