BELLA’s POVWith Aaron comfortably seated on the edge of the bed, I tenderly massaged his leg, applying just the right amount of pressure to ease his discomfort. His face, usually stern and serious, now held an expression of peaceful relief."Better?" I asked, as I worked my fingers along the edges of the cast.He let out a contented sigh. "Much better, thanks to you.Your small hands are working some magic,I see.”“Be grateful,” I said in a light hearted tone.”Small hands do mighty stuffs you know,”“You know,” he leaned in closer.”I would want those small hands of yours to work somewhere else.”And then he gave his signature sexy wink.I swat him on the arm as my face flushed red.”Aaron!”He gave a deep chuckle.”Say my name.”“Oh my God,” I groaned.He laughed shortly and said,”Why do you seem bothered if you don’t know what I’m talking about eh? You are as red as a tomato right now.”“Shut up,” I replied stifling a small smile curving at the end of my lips.”I don’t know what you’re t
BELLA’s POV I hesitated for a moment outside the room, my hand trembling on the doorknob. I knew Jasmine was inside and I had an uncomfortable feeling somewhat.As I slowly turned the handle and pushed the door open, I saw it.There, in the center of the room on the bed,stood Jasmine, her lips locked in a passionate kiss with Aaron. My heart felt like it had dropped into the pit of my stomach, and I took a step back, trying to comprehend what I was seeing.Jasmine, oblivious to my presence, finally broke the kiss and stepped back from Aaron, a sly smile curling on her lips. Her eyes met mine, and for a brief moment, there was a glint of mischief. I swallowed the lump in my throat and tried to maintain my composure."Hey, Bella," Jasmine said, her voice sounding very fake. "You're just in time. I can already inhale the sweet aroma of dinner." She emphasized the word "sweet" in a way that sent shivers down my spine.Aaron, his expression one of confusion and guilt, turned to me. "Bella,
BELLA’s POVWhile I was eagerly waiting to hear Noah’s secret, the door swung open suddenly and Aaron suddenly came out from nowhere. He stood there, his expression grave, and I could see a hint of annoyance in his eyes. "What's going on here?" Aaron demanded, his gaze shifting between Noah and me.”You two having a little meeting at midnight?”“We were just talking bro,” Noah explained.“What are you doing here? You know your leg is hurting,” I asked, taking a glance at him.Aaron cleared his throat, his tone a little stern. "I was just in the mood for some orange juice."He continued to stare at us, his lips pressed into a tight line. "You could have called one of the maids for that," I said tersely.“I wanted to get it myself,” he replied me.I sighed heavily and grabbed some orange juice from the freezer then poured it into a glass cup. The silence in the kitchen was so much that you could hear a pin drop on the tiled floor.Aaron took a gulp of his drink and downed it in a
BELLA’s POVI raised an eyebrow, curious. "Where are Mom and Dad?”.He explained,looking thoughtful."They had some important business that took them out of town early this morning. They'll be gone for a few days."I nodded in understanding, realizing that this meant Noah would be handling everything in their absence. "Well, I'm sure you'll do a great job, Noah.”He chuckled, his eyes crinkling at the corners. "I'm going to try my best."After breakfast, I retreated to the garden, seeking some solitude to gather my thoughts. I knew it was time to confide in someone about my feelings for Aaron. I dialed my best friend, MaryJane, and waited anxiously for her to pick up."Hey, Bella!" MaryJane's cheerful voice came through the line. "How's everything at the Davis mansion?"I took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "It's... it's been quite eventful. Listen, MaryJane, I need to talk to you about something."MaryJane immediately picked up on my seriousness. "Of course, Bella. What's o
BELLA’s POV “What the hell are you doing?” I had to ask since I was unsure.“Taking you out of here,that’s what.” He responded as he leaned in,trying to carry me,his grip firm on my waist. I pushed his hand away with the little strength that I had.“You aren’t taking me anywhere! I am not even drunk yet.Just let me be,” I frowned at him.He sighed deeply and adjusted back into his seat watching me closely.“What is it?” I asked,my fingers circling over my glass.“Am I not allowed to watch you anymore? That is what I’m here for. I need to ensure you don’t get drunk and act stupid.”“Your brother is stupid for not respecting our marriage and going after that snake,Jasmine.”“I warned you didn’t I? A leopard doesn’t change its spots,Bella.I knew the kind of brother I had but I wondered what you saw him. And I didn’t want to come off as being jealous although I deeply care for you. You know this.”I listened to Noah speaking and soon enough I couldn’t really make out some of the words. M
BELLA’s POVMy mind raced, my thoughts a chaotic jumble of disbelief and anger. "Noah, how could you let this happen? You knew I was in love with Aaron!"He looked at me,his expression turning serious. "I couldn't stand seeing you with him anymore, Bella. It broke me every time I saw you together. I've loved you since the first day you stepped foot into this house."I was overwhelmed by a mix of emotions, unable to process the revelation he had just made. I had never imagined that Noah felt this way about me. I always felt he just cared for me like a sister-in-law although there were other times I had thought there was something more to it.Tears welled up in my eyes as I tried to make sense of everything. "Noah, this is a mess. You need to leave.How did we even have sex! You should have known I was drunk! You took advantage of me,didn’t you?”His face fell, and he looked hurt, but there was a glimmer of defiance in his eyes. "Bella, I won't apologize for my feelings. I thought you wa
BELLA’s POVI had just finished helping a customer pick out a perfect gold necklace when I spotted Noah entering my jewelry shop. I was a little bit nervous as I excused myself and walked over to him."Hey," I whispered as I led him to a quieter corner of the shop, away from the prying ears of my assistant. "What are you doing here?"Noah's expression was serious, his eyes locked on mine. "Bella, I've been doing some calculations, and... I suspect I might be the father of the baby."I couldn't believe he was bringing this up here, in the middle of my shop. Panic welled up inside me, and I quickly hushed him, my voice barely above a whisper. "Noah, you can't say things like that. You don't know anything for sure."His eyes bore into mine, searching for answers. "Bella, if there's a chance, I need to be responsible. We both do."My heart raced as I struggled to maintain my composure. I knew he was right, that there was a responsibility here. But I couldn't let him complicate things furt
AARON’s POV.Leaning against the door frame, my eyes were fixed on Bella as she stood there on the balcony, engaged in a conversation with MaryJane.Earphones plugged in, I observed her discreetly, my hands dug into my pockets and legs casually crossed. The soft movement of her lips as she spoke to MaryJane entranced me, and I couldn't help but admire her from a distance. Bella looked exceptionally pretty today,just as always. Also,she seemed to be having that pregnancy glow already. Knowing that she was carrying my baby inside of her made my heart warmer.However, as my gaze lingered on her, I noticed a flicker of concern in her eyes, a hint of worry that didn't belong there. It tugged at my heart, and my curiosity was piqued. What could be troubling her?Before I could contemplate further, Bella's gaze met mine, and her expression shifted from surprise to a subtle panic. She clearly hadn't expected me to be standing here, listening to their conversation. I slowly edged closer to wh