Chapter 39 – memorial serviceZelina JacobsPOVBoth Niklaus and I both woke up early, today is the day of the memorial service... I did all of the arrangements myself, had nothing to do this week I couldn’t do anything but lay in the hospital bed, so I spent that time to plan a memorial service for our baby. I rejected Niklaus's offer to help with any of the arrangements because I can't help thinking that this is all my fault... Niklaus helps me into a loose black dress that covers my cast... He helps me into my wheelchair... I can see this is hard on him too... I saw yesterday morning he had tears in his eyes... I feel like I've failed him... His got this huge responsibility to take care of and I'm just adding to his stress... I've asked Niklaus to leave a space open in the program for me to perform a song, with the piano while singing, it will be my way of sending of little Arcenciel off... I love you little one...We set off to the memorial hall... Once we got there, the hall was
Chapter 40 – Aurora KylePOVI am Aurora Ashleigh Kyle; I am a twenty-two-year-old intern English teacher I am the youngest of five siblings and the only girl... My eldest brother Derek is in the Navy, then there's James he is a surgeon here in Los Angeles, then Cole is in the FBI, then Marcellus is a police officer back home and last but not least I'm an intern teacher... And yes, I was spoilt rotten by my brothers, and they would keep an eye on all my boyfriends which was creepy and annoying... I could not have a boyfriend without them knowing, it did not help that my youngest brother was five years older than me. So, they always thought of themselves as my protectors. Not that I did not that.It has been a few weeks and Principal Stevens is acting like we did not confess that we like each other... I wonder what is he thinking does he not like me? Or does he but because of our jobs he will not date me? Am I not attractive to him anymore? Has he found someone else?I walk into the p
Chapter 41 – Plot twistReign Stevens (McKenzie and Rain's son)POVWhile speaking to Aurora I got a text message from my uncle Kevin.[Uncle Kevin:Reign I am in LA I need you to gather your best team. Massimo is back... I need you to get back to the base right now]Shit... I was hoping the bastard was dead... I had to ditch Rory again... This is why didn’t let people in. This is why I didn’t want to let her in because one day my cover won’t work. When I am injured or dead how will I explain it to her? I reply to the text[Reign:On my way]After excusing myself I rushed to my car and wasting no time getting in and changing. I change into a jean, a black top and a black leather jacket and black sneakers... Then I head to the base...My Partner Jones greets me as soon as I step out of my car, he is leaning against his car. "Stevens...""Jones..." I nod his way shutting my car door.My partner and I talk about our week while heading into the Army base..."The President is in the contr
Chapter 42 – Crazy RoryReign StevensPOVIt is the next morning, and I am packing getting ready to go on ‘My honeymoon with my instant wife’I am somewhat afraid to admit that there some sort of connection between us, I don't have to watch what I say or what I do to blow my cover... I sent in a report to the school saying I have to leave for a month due to a family emergency... As soon as I sent the email to the board I received a phone call from Rory. Which confused me. why would she call me?"Teacher Kyle?" I answer"Reign, are you okay? I came to look for you in your office this morning, but the Vice principle told me you’ve taken a month off from the school. Is everything okay?" she shoots questions at me left and right."Yes, I'm going out of the country for the next month something happened that I need to take care of" I tell her honestly.All I can think about is how this is not going to work out. I don’t think I will be able to lie to my girlfriend or wife about what I am doi
Chapter 43 – Meeting Kyler JacobsZianna SmithPOVI am leaving tonight for Russia, but I would like to stop by Zelina and Niklaus's place to let Zelina know I'm leaving, and I won’t be around for the next month for even more... I walk to the house I knock on the door. An older man opens the door."Hi I'm looking for Zelina. I am her friend" I smile.He frowns then nods. "You are at the wrong Villa... the next one number ten is theirs" he points the mansion next door. Not really next door if you ask me. There’s at least a mile between each house."Thank you, sir," I give him a polite smile before walking away.He stops me "You in the Military?" he asksI turn and nod. "Navy"He smiles widely. "Thank you for protecting our county" if you look quickly, he reminds me of the president."It’s my duty Sir"He opens the door wider and tells me "Come on in I'll call Nick to fetch you""Nick?" I frown"Zelina's husband..." he tells me"You know them?" I frown. Should I trust this man."Yes, he
Chapter 44 – showing up at his house unannounced.Zianna SmithPOVI took my luggage... Then headed to Reign’s apartment... When I got out of the taxi, I asked the driver to help me carry my luggage... Since Reign agreed to let me store a few things at his place... I knock on the door... The door opens a few minutes later. The guy is wearing a bathrobe his still soaking wet... Why does this man look so good half naked?"Zianna? You’re early?" he asks unsure"Sorry I had to be out of my apartment by three, I’m subletting my apartment for the month while I’m gone." I tell him"No problem... Come in I'll change quick..." he tells me"Has anyone told you, you're in good shape?" I ask himHe cocks a brow at me, tilting his head to the right. "You are complimenting me while I'm half naked in front of you?" he looks more amused than annoyed."Can't a single girl compliment a single guy? I'm just admiring your good looks..." I teaseHe shrugs his shoulders. "Thanks, I guess... Can I go get dr
Chapter 45 – Unreasonable ZelinaZelina JacobsPOVAfter Zia left, I kept thinking about how we lost our baby. And then I started thinking about adoption... There are many babies who need love and right now I have a lot of love to give... I have been thinking about this for more than half the day... I feel like I have this hole in my heart that needs to be filled. And I just, I know adopting a baby won’t fill this hole, but just thinking about all those babies who have been abandoned or who has lost their parents. Thinking about my own childhood made me feel as if this was what I needed right now."Babe what are you thinking about?" Niklaus asks kissing my cheek. I didn’t even noticed he had come into the room.I lean into him, he wraps his arms around my shoulders and kisses the top of my head. "I've got something on my mind, but I don't know will you agree with me or not" I say softly."What’s up?" he asks"I've been thinking about adopting a baby?" I voice my thoughts for the first
Chapter 46 – Successful Adoption.Niklaus JacobsPOVSo, Zelina asked me about adoption just now... I do believe it is a good idea... It will be good for the both of us, it won't mean forgetting our little rainbow, just moving on to the next step in our marriage... I love Zelina and I'll do anything to put a smile on her face. If a baby will make her happy, I'll get her a baby. While she blackmailed me into getting her ice cream. I called Bruce"Sir?" he answers"Bruce I need you to get me list of the best above board adoption agencies and also it has to be a baby... Oh right one more thing I need to be handled by tomorrow" I order him"..." he does not answerI frown, did I lose signal? "Bruce?""Y-Ye-Yes sir I'll have it done by tomorrow would you like me to send you a list of the adoption agencies alone. Or pictures of the babies also?" he asks"let’s do pictures as well..." I tell him. Zelina would love that"And the ages sir?" he asks"From newborn to a year" I answer"Yes sir""