BACK TO LOVE.

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Axel grabbed her hand as she got out of the car and onto the red carpet. They were at Daniels industries company event for charities they supported.

' Misses Daniels over here! Mister Daniels over here!'

Reporter's called out to them.

' Can we get one of the happy couple?'

One shouted out after they had answered a few questions about the charity event. They smiled and posed together.

' Mister Daniels can you tell us who Brittany is?!'

The media had gotten a whiff of him cheating on Ayanda. His body tensed but Ayanda tightened her grip on his hand sensing he wanted to fight the reporter who just called him out. She rubbed on his arm to calm him and whispered in his ear.

"Let's not give them the satisfaction, love,"

Ayanda whispered, trying to keep her voice composed.

"We are here for a good cause, remember?"

Axel took a deep breath, feeling the anger and frustration welling up inside him. He knew that a confrontation with the reporter would only fuel the rumors and potentially damage his relationship with Ayanda further. With Ayanda by his side, he felt a newfound strength to ignore the prying questions and focus on what truly mattered.

Nodding, Axel mustered a smile and addressed the reporters, his voice steady and controlled.

"I appreciate your interest, but tonight is about supporting the charity and making a difference. Let's keep the focus on what really matters."

The reporters seemed taken aback by Axel's composed response, but they quickly regrouped and fired off more questions. Ayanda remained close to Axel, offering silent support as they gracefully made their way towards the entrance, determined to deflect any further inquiries.

As they entered the venue, Ayanda leaned in closer to Axel, her voice soft and reassuring.

"Remember, their words don't define us. Our love and commitment to each other are stronger than any rumors they may spread."

Axel nodded, grateful for Ayanda's unwavering support. He knew that navigating the public eye was never easy, but together, they could rise above the tabloid gossip and stay true to themselves.

Hand in hand, they continued into the charity event, ready to focus on the cause they cared about and let their actions speak louder than any malicious rumors. As soon as they stepped in, they were ushered to a table which was reserved  them. A waiter approached them with drinks as they sat down.

' No alcohol for me thanks.'

Axel raised his left eyebrow and she laughed.

' Don't look at me like that, I'm breastfeeding remember.'

' Oh I thought.. I thought.. '

' Thought what? oh my gosh no. Why would you think that, we haven't had sex in almost a year.'

The mc for the event came onto the stage just as he was about to say something. The rest of the event went well and he was auctioned fot charity. An elderly woman had won a date with him for a considerable amount of money.

' You know you could have bid a higher amount than that lady..'

' and spoilt the fun. No no way plus I have a date with a mystery man, atleast you know whose your date '

They had their dinner with the hired musicians entertaining the guests till it was time for him to give his speech and hand out proceeds made from the charity event.

' Evening beautiful.'

Ayanda froze at the sound of the familiar voice and Axel noticed her frightened facial expression so he cut his thank you speech short. He called his security who surrounded them as he helped his visibly shaken wife.

" Yaya what's wrong?"

" Take me home."

Seeing the state his wife was in, he did not hesitate.