BELLA’s POVThe door to my shop swung open with a gentle tinkling of bells, and my heart skipped a beat at the sight that greeted me. The past week had been a whirlwind of excitement and nerves since I launched my jewelry and accessories store. Being a celebrity's wife certainly had its perks, and the shop was already bustling with customers who were intrigued by the products I curated. I couldn't believe how well my business was booming in such a short time.I was elated Aaron finally gave in to my pleas. And it has been about two weeks already and the scandal about him doing drugs had died down.The store was named "Glam Haven”, and adequately decorated and looked sophisticated.Glass display cases showcased an array of jewelry pieces, from delicate necklaces to intricate earrings. Shelves were filled with colorful scarves, stylish hats, and an assortment of handbags that would make any fashionista's heart skip a beat.I was busy arranging a new display when I caught sight of her
AARON’s POV"I know we had our issues," she continued, her voice wavering slightly. "But I can't deny that I still have feelings for you. And I know it's crazy, but I want to give us another chance. I don’t care that you cheated on me and hurt me. I still love you and I can’t stand to see you with Bella,it drives me even more crazier each passing day and I can’t take it.”I ran a hand through my hair,not being able to believe it.My plan had worked very smoothly and I actually felt happy.“Jasmine,” I took her hands in mine.”Do you really mean this? Or you’re drunk? Or just fucking with me?”She hit me lightly on the chest with her free hand."I am not messing with you,dummy.You have no idea how much I've missed you," she confessed.I took a step closer to her and caressed her cheek.“Hearing this makes me so fucking happy. You have no idea how long I have been waiting to hear that.”“Really?” She crinkled her eyebrows.”What about Bella? I thought you married her because you love her?”
BELLA’s POVHis compliment sent a warm flush to my cheeks, and I smiled appreciatively. "Thank you, Noah."As we made our way to the party, I couldn't help but feel both excited and nervous.When we arrived, Noah introduced me to several guests, and I was pleasantly surprised by how welcoming and friendly they were.Later in the evening, I found a swing in a more secluded area of the venue. I swayed gently, taking in the atmosphere and the twinkling lights. Noah appeared beside me, and we shared a comfortable silence for a moment.“Thanks for bringing me out here,” I suddenly said.”It feels so good to be out without a huge crowd,flashing cameras and Aaron always by my side.”He raised a brow.”Aaron by your side? Isn’t he supposed to be?”“Yeah,but you’re forgetting he is the celebrity. And with him always around,I get unnecessary attention.”“True that. But you should have known what you were signing up for when you decided to marry my brother,right?”“Yes,but didn’t know it got a litt
BELLA’s POVI had just stepped out of the shower, wrapped in a plush towel, when I heard the door open. Turning towards the entrance, I found Aaron striding into the room.He looked as composed as ever, impeccably dressed in a pair of slacks and black long sleeved cotton shirt with two buttons undone, a pair of dark shades over his hair and trainers on his feet. Though, his eyes bore the faintest traces of exhaustion. He hadn’t come home last night and his phone wasn’t reachable no matter how much I tried.After Noah had dropped me home from the party,I was half expecting a wrestling contest but instead he wasn’t even around to start with,much to my relief.But then the hours kept ticking by and he was nowhere to be found.I figured that he probably was in his other apartment or maybe he was with some other woman.He knew better not to be with any other woman didn’t he? Unless he was stupid."Why didn't you come home last night?" I couldn't help but ask.He barely spared me a glan
BELLA’s POVI'd just finished dressing for the morning when the first message came through on my phone, accompanied by a news article that shook me to my core. It was a headline that I never thought I'd see: "Celebrity Jewelry Retailer, Bella Davis Accused of Selling Fake Diamonds."My heart plummeted as I read further. The article claimed that a certain customer, none other than Jasmine, had purchased diamonds from my shop and found them to be counterfeit. According to her, she'd used diamond testers and discovered that the stones were fake. She went on to accuse me of fraud and claimed that I was scamming innocent people.I felt like the ground had been pulled from beneath my feet. This was absurd, outrageous. It had to be a mistake or some kind of twisted prank. I quickly scrolled down, only to find that two more "testifiers" had sprung up, alleging similar experiences with my jewelry. Their claims seemed rehearsed, designed to destroy my reputation and my business.I knew immedia
AARON’s POVI made my way to Jasmine’s house before things began to spiral out of control. The bad publicity from my end was more than enough for me. Bella could not be a part of it as well. Not on my watch..The door opened, revealing Jasmine standing there.She looked genuinely surprised to see me, as if she hadn't expected me to come to her doorstep."Aaron? What are you doing here?" Her voice held a hint of wariness.I cleared my throat, struggling to find the right words. "We need to talk, Jasmine. About Bella."She hesitated for a moment, then stepped aside to let me in. Her house was as immaculate as ever, just as I remembered.We had done lots of crazy stuffs in different areas of this house.Crazyyyyyy stuffs.Aaron,focus. That’s not even the point right now!We made our way to the living room, where she gestured for me to sit.I saw she had just opened a wine and started turning into a glass.“Care for some?” She offered.“Yes please,” I admitted feeling the need to drink s
AARON’s POVI entered the house, weary after a long day of work. The thought of coming home to relax was the only thing that kept me going. However, as I stepped into the kitchen, my mood change in a nano second.Laughter. Bella's laughter, to be precise. It was ringing through the air, and it didn't take me long to pinpoint the source – the kitchen.With a sigh, I pushed the door open, and there they were, she and my brother, Noah. They were standing near the kitchen counter, a half-eaten cake in front of them. Bella's cheeks were flushed pink, and she was laughing so hard that tears welled up in her eyes.Noah held a piece of cake on a fork, waving it in front of her teasingly. And just when I thought I had seen enough, he stuffed it into her mouth.My blood boiled, and my voice thundered through the room, "Bella!"They both turned, startled, and she coughed on the cake, her laughter replaced by a surprised gasp. Noah placed the fork back on the plate, a cold look on his face."What
BELLA’s POVI was just finishing up with my makeup when Courtney barged into my room. She wore a mischievous smile, which instantly put me on guard. "What's going on, Courtney?" I asked, setting my mascara brush down.She didn't waste any time. "Tell me, Bella, is it true? Did Jasmine really take down that video?"I nodded, relieved that the drama with Jasmine was finally behind us. "Yes, she did. Aaron spoke to her, and she agreed to remove it."Courtney grinned, looking somewhat satisfied. "Good. I knew she was overreacting. You and Aaron will work this out.Also,I have left positive reviews on your page and I have told a couple of my friends to do the same.”I looked at her,narrowing my eyes. “Why are you suddenly being nice to me?”“Well you are keeping my secret and it’s a huge deal for me. So, I guess I could be a little nicer to you.”“Oh about you and Cole eh?” I chuckled.”I am not a blabber mouth. I know how to stay out of other people’s businesses.”“Well thank you for that.