Elyana's POV "When was the last time you had your period?" the doctor asked me while I was lying down on an elevated bed. "I think two weeks ago—I'm not so sure," I answered, and after a few seconds, I realized. "Oh, it was only last week, doctor," I said, changing my previous answer. "Hmm...you're about to reach your ovulation period based on your chart," she replied while looking at the monitor that calculated all the data I gave her about my menstrual cycle. "This won't hurt," she uttered, as she slowly inserted a device inside me. I could feel the device moving in, but there was no pain more like a tiny tickle. "I will take some samples now," she informed me. After taking the samples she needed, she handed a vial to a nurse who was with her, and she left by entering a door. It was not the route to go outside, but somewhere else. Another door on the other side suddenly opened. "W-what are you doing to my best friend, Chelsea?" Just by that shrill voice, I already knew who
Third-person POV As Christmas Day got closer, Elyana made herself busier, contacting people and going to places to gather everything listed on their servants' and guards' wish lists, all secretly. Felicity knew about all that, and he could understand how busy his best friend had been in the past few days since they confirmed what her ex-husband revealed. It was in his favor because he could use all the time working, but it was more like distracting himself from some misleading thoughts in his head. He also saw that time as a chance to leave. He finally decided to tell Elyana his plan to move back to his condo unit, and one afternoon, when he came back from work, he decided to tell her. "Why now? Christmas is just around the corner, girl." It was evident in Elyana's voice how much she wanted to stop Felicity from leaving. "I know. I won't be here on the 24th. I have clients to meet on this day and maybe until night," he replied, and Elyana felt something with the way the matchmake
Third-Person POV After a bath, Quintin wore the pair of royal blue suits neatly pressed and delicately sewn exclusively for him by a well-known fashion designer in Spain. It was getting too cold in Spain during that time, and his dry skin and cracked lips were both evidence of that. When he was done getting ready, he grabbed his winter coat and went straight to the door to leave the VIP room he occupied. Unlike the other guests who checked in at that same luxurious hotel, who were accompanied by their right-hand, secretary, or spouses, he came all alone at the event. He was expecting to see Lucas at the auction he was about to attend. Knowing that man had so much passion when it came to competing with people and auctions had always been a part of those things he loved participating in. Quintin wore a smile when he boarded the fancy car that was waiting for him at the entrance of the hotel. It took him to where the auction would take place, and the driver dropped him off in front o
Third-Person POV 24th of December, almost midnight. Four big speakers that Elyana's father had taken from their entertainment room blasted loud music throughout the Begum mansion. In addition, they brought out a pair of microphones for the servants to have karaoke on the gigantic big-screen television they put up outside. All the servants lined up to sing their all-time favorites, and cash prizes were awarded to the ones who scored perfectly. Everyone was having fun; it could be seen on their faces that they were truly having a good time. With no guests to assist and the food being catered by a catering service, the servants did not have to worry as much throughout the night, and all they would only worry about was the lack of sleep and exhaustion the next day. But no one cares. No one dared to go to sleep. They stayed up until midnight to wish everyone as they looked forward to the much-anticipated gift-giving moment that their bosses had prepared. And because all the servants,
Elyana's Point of ViewI excused myself when Quintin was gone to bring the gift he gave me to my room. Right after putting it on the table, I suddenly remembered to check my phone.I expected to receive greetings from Felicity, but there weren't. I got disappointed looking at my phone screen, but the gynecologist sent one."I can help you through artificial insemination, but you might need a donor. We can provide screened donors that you can choose based on their profile, and we are also open if you have someone willing to donate. Everything will be safe. No information will leak, especially if you chose screened donors, and if the guy is someone you picked, it's up to the two of you what would be convenient."The message made me pause for a minute. I sent her a message asking what kind of help she could give me, just like she told me when I went to her clinic. I felt some cringe when I thought about the screened donors she said. I got worried.Even if they had been tested and were fr
Third-person's POV During the gift-giving at Begum's Mansion, a furious Lucas boarded a private plane back home. He left the auction right in the middle of it without giving so much damn about whatever item they would put in front for bidding. He had a feeling Diane had already left and gone back to London after he saw her, so in case he called and asked where she had been, she could lie to him by proving he hadn't been at the event. A car was already waiting for him at the airport. When he arrived, he told the driver to take him to an address where Diane's parents reside, but Diane was not there. "What happened, Lucas? Why did it seem like my daughter did something terrible to you?" Diane's dad asked Lucas. Lucas took a deep breath and contemplated for a moment. I was thinking about whether to tell Diane's father how his daughter used the exposed result of his infertility to blackmail him. "Tell me, Lucas. I know she did something, but I want to hear it from you too." Luca
Diane jerked a little. She acted scared by bowing her head and moving away from the angry Lucas. She silently counted to three, and soon her tears were welling down her cheeks, and she went back to him.W-why can't you love me, Lucas?" she asked, slowly raising her head to show her crocodile tears, although she was really in pain for the same reason she questioned him.Lucas couldn't love her. She could see through his eyes the madness he had for her. The way he clenched his fist and gritted his teeth.She had already done everything for him to love her. She fixed her body to be the perfect woman men would adore, and she gave him the kind of fun in bed that Elyana wouldn't try to do because of her modesty, but Lucas kept choosing her.Real tears of pain fell down her cheeks, yet Lucas didn't feel any sympathy for her; instead, he gave her a sharp gaze that brought shivers into Diane's system.Diane felt that acting wouldn't bend him; she thought of another way, and she immediately kne
Felicity's POVChristmas day, and I expected visitors to arrive, but when I heard who the guests my mother was expecting, I immediately thought of leaving as soon as possible. Elyana and her parents would be coming, and whether you believe it or not, I felt so ashamed to face her.It all started when I entered the clinic and saw something I was not supposed to see. I was suddenly perplexed about how I had felt that day.It was terrifying—not frightening in the sense that I wanted to scream, but there was something about it that made me feel like I had a fever, and it spread to my head before I passed out.There were thoughts in my head that made me feel extremely uncomfortable, to the point where I questioned who I truly am, and seeing Elyana brings me back to that same emotion.I knew it was strange, but I was disturbed by what was going on with me. That was why I decided to return to my condominium. I did not tell Elyana the real reason because I was afraid of what she would say. I