Third POVFlashback eventAs Brian walked out of the church, his heart was pounding in his chest. He could still hear Ariana's words echoing in his mind, the shocking revelation she had made about his wife, Susan. It was like a whirlwind of emotions, swirling inside him, threatening to engulf him in confusion and disbelief.Susan rushed out after him, her concern etched on her face as she reached out to hold him. "Are you okay, love?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry.Brian turned to glare at her, his eyes burning with anger and betrayal. He couldn't believe what Ariana had told him, couldn't fathom that his wife could be keeping such a devastating secret from him. "Your daughter just exposed to me the most hideous truth," he snapped at Susan, his words dripping with venom.Susan's eyes narrowed at his tone, but she maintained her composure. "And what would that be?" she asked, her voice soft, but with a hint of apprehension."That you are not carrying my heir," Brian blurted out
Ariana POVI froze as I saw her, she looked different. It had been a long time since he saw her this way. I could tell she lost a couple of weight, and she looked worn out.As soon as she saw me, her face lit with a smile as she came towards me, I made no move as she walked to me, and hugged me, I knew she came with nothing but trouble. I had my life to figure out and now here she comes with a fresh dose of trouble again.“My child, look how beautiful you look You glowing,” she complimented me as she hugged me, I didn't react, for someone who wanted to kill me weeks ago she was far too nice and I hated it already.“What do you want,” I blurted out, and she gave me a soft smile.“That’s no way to talk to your mother child,” she teased me with a small laugh and I remained silent.Just then Maria walked into the living room as she glared at my mother with so much hate in her eyes.“You have seen her and I think you have overstayed your welcome. It's high time you leave,” Maira opted in a
I stood there as I nobbed her, we couldn’t talk here as I knew her word we’re gonna be filled with threats and so much more, and of course what would I do when she had something against me?I stopped a maid to ask where the bags were taken cause I didn’t think, Lucas wouldnt want to be sharing a room with me after what happened and i was informed my room was fixed and was back toUse, i was happy at least i would have my own privacy.As I walked into my room, I could feel my mother's presence behind me, her gaze scanning the room. "Wow, they fixed it back real good," she remarked, her voice dripping with a hint of sarcasm. I clenched my jaw, avoiding glaring at her; her words were already provoking enough. She destroyed the room, and now she was complementing it."So, let's talk," she said, sinking into the nearest seat while I remained standing, feeling the tension crackling in the air. Her smirk only added fuel to the fire of irritation brewing within me."What do you want?" I snap
I woke up to the soft light filtering through the curtains, my head pounding with the remnants of sleep. As I stirred, the door creaked open, and Maria entered, her cheerful voice slicing through the fog of my drowsiness. "Oh, you're finally up," she exclaimed, her voice carrying a hint of amusement. I sat up slowly, rubbing my eyes to banish the remnants of sleep, from my eyes."Good morning," I greeted her, forcing a smile despite the heaviness in my limbs. I had gone to bed late last night after I spent the day watching a movie, and had gone to bed fast.Since my mother left, I hadn't stepped out of my room. And had my meals delivered to me in my room. No one disturbed me and I was happy for the peace I had, as I spent the day watching movies to wipe away time and ease the boredom I felt at the moment."How are you doing, dear?" Maria's voice was filled with genuine concern as she approached the bed, her eyes searching mine for any signs of discomfort. "Fine," I replied automat
I stayed in for a couple of hours, and when it was two hours to be exact I crawled out of my bed and out of my room after taking a quick bath. I crept out of my room, the fear of Maria catching me sent a chill up my spine in fear. I darted through the halls, my heart racing until I finally reached the main doors. I scanned the driveway, searching for my driver amidst the vehicles in the garage , soon I spotted him, and I hurried over, my urgency masked beneath a facade of calm, I didn’t want anyone to see through me and see my fears come to light. "Are you ready, miss?" he asked, his voice low and respectful. "Yes," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady. "Take me to the hospital."I added “I could but I have strict instructions to leave the premises with a guard, your guard, the boss wouldn’t want you going out there unprotected and would have my head if he found out you did so.,” he tighter and I sighed. I knew the guard he was taking off, the large hulk of a man cove
As I lay on the bed, Damien stood by my side, his presence a mixture of comfort and tension"Damien insisted on being present at the ultrasound," I thought, glancing at him briefly before diverting my gaze. He wouldn’t leave even when I asked him to, and said he wanted to see his child, o knew they were not changing his mind so I stayed. The doctor's voice broke through my reverie as she applied the gel to my stomach, preparing for the ultrasound. I held my breath, anticipation coursing through me like a current."That's your baby," the doctor announced, pointing at the screen. I followed her gesture, my heart skipping a beat at the sight of the tiny figure. “It’s so tiny,” Damien's whispered words reached me, his awe mirroring my own. For a brief moment, our eyes met, a silent exchange of emotions passing between us before I looked away, the weight of the situation settling heavily upon me."Do you want to know the gender of the baby?" the doctor inquired, interrupting the fragil
Nothing gave me joy than seeing the look on Britney’s face, she looked so pained and envious. She looked at me and I smirked at her in victory, I had achieved my goal and I had made her look so uncomfortable.“And Adien, I want a large portrait of my child’s picture on the day of the party, everyone must see such beautiful art within my wife and the future of the Medici blood,” he laughed out loud as he marveled at the picture which he handed one to his assistant and kept one who himself, while I took one.“Yes boss,” Aiden said.“Boss, when should you expect the party?” Aiden asked and Lucas looked at him.“Tomorrow of course, I want the party to be tomorrow send out invitations, and please invite my father-in-law, to share my joy with me and yes we do have things to talk about,” he said and my eyes widened with the mention of Brian.And I could see how uncomfortable Briteny seemed at the mention of the Black family, nothing had ever given me so much joy at that moment and I prayed s
I looked at her in shock as she smirked at me, a chill ran down my spine as she seemed pleased with herself. I didn’t give her the satisfaction of making me feel very uncomfortable, she said she knew my secret and there was only one secret I dreaded every one would ever find out. “And what would that me, I am myself I’m curious,” I responded as calmly as possible, trying not to make my voice shake so she wouldn't spot my shivering voice. My greatest fear was that Damien must have let it slip from him or much worse. “Don’t look at me, as if you don’t know what I am talking about '' she said and I scoffed as I got off my bed and walked towards her. “You come here with threats of knowing my secret then I beg you, spill, I am curious to hear what you have to say,” I said and she looked at me. “I know you have been seeing Damien, I know you met him in the hospital today. I have pictures of your encounter,” she blurted out and I sighed in relief, at least it wasn’t what I thought it wou