Rodri's POVDoctor Ryan came into the room a few moments later, when I had already disconnected the IV tube from my arm and was standing by the glass wall of the VIP hospital ward, staring at the night sky outside.“I knew you would be out of the bed the moment you woke up.” He chuckled, walking closer.I turned away from the outside view to stare at him instead. He was in his doctor’s white coat as usual, with his glasses hanging off the bridge of his nose. He paused in front of me, and asked,“How are you feeling, Rodri? Any more symptoms?”“I’m fine.” I said a bit too forcefully. Then I closed my eyes briefly, brushing my hand through my hair. “I am just so fucking pissed off at that restaurant. I’m a fucking regular costumer of theirs, but they should be expecting a lawsuit pretty soon.”Doctor Ryan nodded grimly. “It’s strange. Because the amount of allergy properties I found in the blood test we conducted, was a lot. Almost concentrated. And your reaction to it was very serious,
Vanessa's POVI should be sleeping. But I could not fall asleep, no matter how hard I tried. My nutritionist had come by and made me a warm meal, and a filling, queen breakfast to replenish the energy I must have “lost” staying up all night at Dolphin hospital.I was upset at how I had acted out of my place, following Rodri to the hospital and staying by his side all night as if I had any importance to him, or his family.I was literally a stranger.But I could not explain the kind of possessiveness and worry that had struck me when I saw him be so vulnerable, for the first time.I sighed and closed my eyes, snuggling deeper into my pillows. And then when he woke up, all that vulnerability had disappeared.He had become the cold and detached billionaire CEO of Dolphin group again, with his hazel eyes hard and non-negotiable again. And he had impassively sent me home.That had harshly reminded me that I had no business being worried about him. The many workers in that hospital would
Vanessa's POVI heard the chairman’s boisterous voice before I even caught sight of him. He was talking with the Chef, as well as one of the assistant nurses. I had no idea that she was still around the mansion even.I paused behind a wall, and took in a deep breath. Then I stepped forward. The sound of my heels cut into their conversation, and three pairs of eyes moved in my direction. Four pairs of eyes actually, if I included those of the chairman’s bodyguard in a jet black suit standing in the corner.I plastered a bright smile on my face as I approached, and once I was close enough, I lowered my head politely at him.“Good afternoon, Mr. Darnell. I was told you wanted to see me.”He stared at me with delight in his eyes, before he let out an impressed laugh and motioned for me to sit down.“Miss Sterling! Of course, I want to see you, you’re carrying my grandchild and that makes you so precious to me.” He smiled kindly. “You look so radiant, does this mean you are happy with the
Trinity's POVI stepped out of the surgical dressing room feeling extremely drained and tired from the major surgery that was just concluded. I sighed deeply and rolled my neck around, walking towards the hospital Café where I could get a good, warm cup of Matcha Tea.I already had a lot of wine yesterday, so it was not a good idea to add coffee to that, because of my precious pregnancy, so I had to opt for an alternative drink.“Hey, Trinity. How was the surgery?” A colleague asked from a table I walked past.I waved, “A success, what more can you expect from my team?” I flashed my signature perfect nurse grin and continued on my way. I could feel their stares of awe and admiration following me.It was true. Although I only assisted in a few surgeries, I was always put on the team which had the best doctors, by Dolphin hospital standards. Since, all the doctors in this hospital are the best of the best.I looked perfect as usual, but on the inside I was just so drained and tired. Esp
Trinity's POV“You may go through, ma’am.” The security said monotonously, waving me through the humongous black gates that led into the premises of Rodri’s billion dollar mansion.I smiled and eased my heeled foot on the accelerator, moving my car forward. I could never get used to the raw splendor and majestic beauty of Rodri’s place no matter how many times I have been here.It was modern, sleek, with most of it’s walls made of solid glass, to match his taste. And he had excellent taste.Which was why it was my ultimate goal to become his wife, so all of this, in addition to the many other properties he owned within and outside the country, would be all mine. And that of my unborn baby.Since my plan wasn't going smoothly, my top priority was to be linked to the Darnell family first, then I could focus on snatching Rodri all to myself. Between now and that time, Vanessa would keep him distracted with her bastard baby, so he doesn’t give special attention to some random woman outsid
Trinity's POVA necklace made of a precious stone? And earrings that matched? A limited edition designer bag, and a luxury perfume? A whole box of professional makeup equipment?Those were not the type of gifts that someone like Vanessa could really appreciate, because her world does not make room for expensive things like that. She came from a family riddled with debt, and shitty parents.Right from high school, she was always that kid that showed up to class in the same clothes from last year, because she didn’t have the luxury to change wardrobes every summer like most of us.Now, I had turned her pathetic life into a one filled with billionaires and billion dollar mansions. I knew all of these wouldn’t last, because her secret would eventually be opened and all of these kindness the chairman was showering her would vanish.I smiled darkly to myself.So why did I still feel jealous? I was far above feeling jealous of a pauper like Vanessa Sterling. I was better than that.Slowly I
Rodri's POVI didn’t wait for Trinity to move. She was standing frozen in front of me, like a statue that could shatter into a million pieces if it gets knocked over.A single tear rolled down her amber eye, making her mascara bleed down her cheeks. But I was done with her fucking schemes and theatrics. Even her fucking tears could be all an act.I brushed past her and moved into the house, confident that she wouldn’t be out there by the time I stepped back out. If she still was, the security guards would be more than happy to remove her from the premises.I crossed the lobby and stepped into the sitting room where Dad sat, laughing and saying something to Vanessa that I really didn’t catch. Because all of my fucking attention was arrested the moment I looked over at her.She was smiling, a genuine smile, as she flipped through the stack of books on her thighs. It looked like she had just unwrapped them from a gift wrapper.I blinked.What the hell was going on in here?“Thank you so
Rodri's POVAs I approached Vanessa’s bedroom, I saw that the door was halfway open. I stepped closer and immediately spotted Vanessa inside her bedroom. I didn’t mean to say quiet and stare… I knew I should probably announce my presence because it would be weird if she looked in my direction only to see me staring at her from behind the door like a fucking creep… but I still found myself staring anyway.She was standing by her dressing table, smiling down at the stack of books the chairman had gifted to her. It was probably romance books, because the last time I saw her reading something, it was romance.Out of all the gifts dad got her, the books seemed to be her favorite. Her smile was radiant as she admired the front covers. I felt the ice around my cold, black heart crack a little as I stared at her.A wavy strand of brown hair fell across her face, and she absently brushed it back, exposing the delicate skin of her neck.The small pink dress was made of some kind of material th