Novels by Praiseley

Mia’s POVI stared at the car and tried to imagine where I had seen it before.I screamed immediately when I remembered that it looked like the car Nicholas had taken from me.“What?” I screamed.“No, it can't be. It’s probably a mix-up,” I thought, still trying to think about how she got the car when I shook my head. And before I knew it, I heard Nicholas’s cold voice, and fear gripped me immediately.What is happening? Why is he acting so strangely? Where the hell is he taking me? Why can’t he at least allow me to see Charlotte while she drives out of the compound?I wanted to talk, but I couldn’t say anything. Words couldn’t come out of my mouth because I was really scared.We drove out of the compound, and I turned back to watch Charlotte while she entered her car.“Why is he suddenly taking me out to grab something?” I thought.“Grab something? That’s not possible. Or could it be that he is trying to act like a sweet husband in front of my friend, who is also his high school mate

Mia's POVI walked into the sitting room, holding a tray with sliced apples. "Would anyone like an apple?" I asked, looking at Nicholas's mom. She declined, saying her stomach was still full from the food we had eaten earlier. I remembered that we had just finished eating, and I was still feeling overfed from Nicholas's mom's delicious cooking.I then offered an apple to Charlotte, who was sitting on the couch. "No, thanks," she said. "I'm fasting.""Fasting?" I thought, surprised. "Charlotte, of all people, is fasting?" I giggled. "You're joking, right?"Charlotte looked at me with a serious expression. "No, I'm not," she said.I dropped the apple back onto the tray and took it back to the kitchen. As I walked, Charlotte whispered to me, "How are you coping with the monster you call a husband?"I quickly grabbed her hand, and we both walked to my room. "I'll be back soon, ma," I said to Nicholas's mom."No problem, my dear," she replied.As soon as we were in my room, I closed the do

Mia's POVI couldn't think straight anymore. All I knew was that I was done for if Nicholas found out that I had gone ahead and spilled the truth to his mother. Panic rose in my chest like a suffocating wave, and my mind raced for a way out.“What do you mean, Mia?” She asked again, her voice laced with confusion. My heart skipped a beat.Nicholas’ presence sent a cold shiver through me. I could feel his eyes on me, sharp and piercing, as though he could see right through me. And then, just like that, an idea popped into my head, an idea to get myself out of this mess.“I mean, how can I manage someone so sweet like him?” I began, my voice trembling but steady. “He’s even the one managing me because he’s so perfect in everything. I’m just so lucky he’s my husband. If I had another life, I would wish he could be my husband again.”I didn’t even realize when I exhaled deeply, the weight lifting from my chest. It was as if a peace had washed over me, the lie feeling strangely comforting.

Mia's POVMy heart skipped a beat as Nicholas bowed his head.What does he want to say? I thought, my mind racing.“I don't want my parents to know that we are just housemates. We have to act like we are truly married until my mom leaves tomorrow,” he said, his voice serious.I wanted to say something, to ask him why, but the words got caught in my throat. It felt like something was choking me, and all I could do was nod in response.Before he could leave, we were stopped by the doctor, who appeared in the hallway, looking concerned.“She can be discharged now. It's nothing serious,she just passed out from shock. It would be best if you stayed close to her and took care of her during this period,” the doctor advised.“Okay, Doctor,” Nicholas replied, his expression unreadable.A few minutes later, we were on our way out of the hospital. Nicholas gently helped me into his car, and the world outside seemed strangely quiet. Neither of us spoke, the silence hanging between us, thick and un

Nicholas’ POV“Mum! Dad! This is so unbelievable,are you kidding me right now?” I asked, my voice rising in disbelief.“We’re telling you the truth,” Mum said, her tone unwavering. “We had to act before it was too late. You didn’t seem ready at all.”“You guys are so cruel. I can’t believe this. Can’t you help them without getting anything in return?” I demanded, trying to keep my frustration in check.“We’re sorry, Nicholas,” Mum said, her voice softer now, but still pleading. “But please, consider us too. We had no choice.”I cut her off before she could say more. “Please leave me alone. Don’t talk to me,” I said, my anger and confusion rising.I walked out on them , my heart pounding in my chest. How could they do this? How could my parents act so selfishly, pushing me into a marriage for their own gain? I blamed myself for allowing them to manipulate me like this, agreeing to marry someone like Mia—someone who had once been my first love but had turned into the one person I loathe

Mia’s POV“What is this woman saying? Is she kidding me? How could I be pregnant?” I thought, my mind racing in disbelief.When I first heard the word “pregnancy,” I was so shocked I couldn’t process it. I wasn’t expecting her to say that at all. But as I thought it over again, I realized she was serious. She really meant the word “pregnancy.” I could feel my heart racing as panic gripped me.“No... no, ma,” I stammered, my voice trembling. Before I could say anything more, I heard Nicholas’s voice, and he cut me off.“Mum, she’s not pregnant. I just got back from the doctor. She passed out because of shock, not because she’s pregnant,” Nicholas said. I felt a wave of relief wash over me when I heard his voice, but I was still in a daze.I couldn’t even bring myself to look at him.“Shock?” his parents both chorused at the same time.“Yes, Mum. Shock!” Nicholas replied firmly.They were about to ask me more questions when Nicholas spoke up again, interrupting them.“Mum, please, leave