Chapter 76: Shopping*

The next day,

Alec and Winter tied their knot with only friends and family present, his marriage immediately spread but no one knew who the woman was or how she looks like. A small gathering was hosted at his house and everyone gathered to toast towards a new beginning.

Trixie sat near the pool sipping on a martini.

" Hi, mind if I join you?."

Winter stood in a simple beautiful white dress. Trixie said nothing to accept nor refuse, taking her silence for a yes Winter sat on one of the chairs.

" I know I don't have any rights to ask this of you but... Please be my friend, I never had a friend before growing up...nor family for that matter. I'm not planning on taking your friend's place here so believe me."

" So what am I supposed to call you, Mrs Qinn?."

" Uhm no...the contract clearly stated I will keep my name despite being married to Mr Qinn. The Qinn family name will always be carried by his first wife, he doesn't want anyone to carry it."

" Just so you know everything around Alec revolves around Emma, so I don't know whether to congratulate you or pity you."

Trixie said getting up and walked away. Winter gave a sad smile ' she didn't even answer whether or not she wants to be my friend.'

MAXIMUM WOMEN PRISON....

" First Emma now another bitch ogling all over my Alec, I guess I have to kill her too that bitch... but I don't even know how she looks like damnit." Laura threw a paper cup of coffee at the tv screen angry.

" Prisoner 002, you have a visitor." The warden shouted.

" Is mother in-law here to see me again?."

" Keep walking." They pushed her forward, Laura walked into the visiting room and smiled widely seeing Nick there.

" Nick! You came to see me." She ran into his arms.

" Hey! No physical contact with the prisoner."

Laura stepped back. " They're quite strict here." She sat down.

" How are you?."

" Can you guess? I'm isolated and bound in my restraining gown most of the time. I need to get out of here Nick... please do something get me out."

" It's not that easy Laura, you murdered someone and not just anyone... you killed Alec's wife."

" Oh my god, haa- ha ha ha... sorry it's not funny but the way you just seriously said it made it funny. You all make it sound like a big deal when it's not, I actually did everyone a favor... Especially Eli she deserved a better mother than Emma."

" This is serious Laura."

" And I'm damn serious of getting the hell out of here so get to work, or do you really want me to rot in here?."

She said gritting her teeth. " The next time you visit make sure you bring me some good news, I'm done here." She stood and went with the warden.

Qinn Estate....

Alec's parents greeted fair well as they got into their car and drove off. Winter's body suddenly became stiff not knowing what to do from this point, are they supposed to make their way to the room and get on with it? This is what she signed up for right?

" Listen," Alec suddenly spoke startling her.

" Y-yes?."

" I'll get some rest, you should too."

" B-but...I-

" I'm tired, you must be too."

He said going ahead, Winter watched him silently... ' looks like I've been spared for the night '. A breath of relief escaped her slight parted lips.

She returned to her assigned room and slide out of her dress to take a shower, then went to bed.

.... Ava wiped off her make-up and tied her hair up for bed... Snuggling next to Zain.

" I don't know what to feel about all this."

" just don't think about it."

" If only it were that easy, I know Emma is gone and Alec has every right to move on... I mean he's been in mourning for 5 long years and he deserves happiness but-

" You do know he didn't marry that girl so to forget Emma right, I wouldn't say she's just a play thing to him but it goes in those lines."

" I miss her Zain, I'd do anything to get my little sister back."

" We all do, but right now you have a little boy you have to look out for.... our son."

" Yeah."

He kissed her forehead switching off the lights next to him.

The next day...

Z.N GROUP.

Whispers filled the offices of Alec's new marriage, wondering who the girl was and how she managed to pull a man like him into her trap when no other woman could?

The talking immediately dropped when the elevator opened and Alec stepped out heading towards his office.

" Good morning Mr Qinn." The receptionist greeted with a usual warm smile.

" Good morning Mr Qinn."

" Morning Mr Qinn."

Alec simply nodded to some of the few greetings that came his way.

" Wow... he's more finer after reaching the age of 30."

" Can't you tell by his father, despite him being in his 50s with grey hair he still looks hot and damn handsome."

" I guess it's the genes."

They laughed in a law manner.

On a call....

' Aron.'

' yes sir.'

' pick up Ms Bloom at the house and take her shopping, let her pick anything she wants and enough.'

' yes Sir, anything else?.'

' yes, enroll her into college once you're done.'

' understood sir.'

Call ended....

Alec laid back in his seat remembering what Winter said to him a few days back. That she only completed high school and Mary never sent her to college despite doing so well, instead she was told college wasn't necessary and was a waste of time... She should stay home and help with the house chores. She was completely shut out.

" What did you want to study?." He asked.

" I wanted to be a veterinarian for my love for animals." She said with a distant smile. As if trying to reach a dream that she knows she'll never reach.

" Well, it's not like she's too old to enroll into college, she's only 21." Alec murmured to himself.

....

Aron picked up Winter as instructed. A few minutes ago. Winter received a text from Alec telling her to get ready and someone will pick her up. She didn't ask any questions and simply got ready. A black car stopped in front of the house and a tall serious man stepped out of the car to open the car door for her.

" Ms Bloom." He greeted respectfully.

" H-hello." She stammers getting to the back of the car. Aron shut the door retuning to the driver's seat and drove off.

" Uhm... excuse me Mr, I know Mr Qinn sent you but...where are we going?."

" Mr Qinn asked me to take you shopping Ms."

" Shopping?."

Winter felt a bit embarrassed cause she knew she doesn't have enough clothes, pleasing ones for that matter. They stopped in front of a fancy store. Winter got out of the car staring at the place with fascination as they went inside.

" Welcome to our store, how may I assist you today?."

" Help the young lady pick out a few things."

Aron gave a black card to the assisting manager, seeing the card and who it belongs to she immediately asked the ladies in the store to help the young lady pick out some latest editions starting from top to bottom.

" Ms Bloom, don't hesitate to pick out whatever you like... Mr Qinn has it covered."

He told her. " This way Ms Bloom." They took her away while Aron waited in the lobby.

" Would you like anything while you wait for the Ms Sir?."

" A glass of whiskey with ice please."

" Sure."

Winter stared at all these latest designer clothes and went 'wow'....she tried in everything that was laid out for her, Dresses. Skirts and tops. Jeans and pants. Shoes and everything else the store offered. She got them all.

Winter felt she went to extra but when Aron saw just 20 shopping bags he asked if what she got was enough.

" Uhm w-well I thought they're too much, but I've got everything I need."

" Forgive me asking but, did you show her some under garments like lingerie."

" Lingerie?."

Winter's face turned red. ' is Mr Qinn into such? What am I saying? Of course he does he's a man after all... I'm pretty sure his wife had a collection of those.'

" Emily."

" Yes ma'am."

" Take Ms Bloom and show her our finest and sexy lingerie in the back. Each collection as about 10 sets...let her pick two or more."

" Yes ma'am. Come with me Ms Bloom."

Winter went with Emily to pick out the items, once finished they made their pay and left the store. Winter was still flushed by earlier.

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