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A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 50: Wedding Bells
Sapphire's POVI adjusted my tiara and picked up my bouquet from the floor. With a final glance at the mirror, I straightened my shoulders, putting on a smile that didn't reach my eyes.Eric's bodyguard drove me, Jamila, Gwen and Ruby to the venue. My wedding was held in a garden at a beautiful scenic estate, with flowers in full bloom, lush greenery and a stunning view of the mountains in the distance. This was the first time I was here so I admired the view from every corner. Eric left no stone unturned in making sure this wedding was as magical as he'd said it would be.This was it. Today, I will finally become Mrs Sapphire Donovan.While I stepped out of the car, my nervousness shot all the way up and I clutched my bouquet hard. We made our way to the ceremony and as I walked down the aisle, my eyes danced over the guests. There were only a few of them, gathered under a canopy of fairy lights, with the sun dipping below the horizon. Eric's grandfather and his wife were here, Ruby'
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 51: I Do, I Don't, I Did
Sapphire's POVI glared at the intruder, sashaying her way down the aisle with a plastic smile on her slightly made-up face. She had a smug look on, her shoulders were held up high and her heels were even higher. Her heels added more height to her already tall stature that if she stretched just a little, she could reach for the clouds. Her eyes were hidden underneath a pair of dark sunglasses and her emerald dress did justice to her beautiful skin.This woman sure knows how to make an appearance. I guess being dramatic is a family trait for the Donovans. How did she even get in here? Who let her in?"How could you all even think of proceeding with this wedding when the groom's mother was yet to grace it with her awe-inspiring presence?" Eric's mother said, a small smile parting her lips.The whole place was utterly silent and all eyes were on her. She seemed to be feeding on it. It was easy to tell that just like her son, she loved and lived for the attention and drama, of course. Her
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 52: Forced Honeymoon
Sapphire's POV"No way! I'm not going on a honeymoon with you," I stated in a stern voice and folded my arms, staring dead into Eric's piercing eyes. "Absolutely not."Eric stared back at me, hard and cold and then shoved his hands in the pockets of his pants. "What did you just say?" His voice was smooth but very far from warm and there seemed to be something about his expression which I couldn't point out."You heard me," I said. "I'm not going on that honeymoon trip with you, Eric. I've changed my mind."He looked away briefly and then let out a heavy sigh. "Oh, I wasn't asking for your permission actually. I was only informing you," he declared, looking at me once again."And what the hell is that supposed to mean?" I eyed him, my eyes running up and down the luggages he'd made one of his maids to pack for us both.Eric and I had gotten home only a while ago after the hell of a long wedding reception that followed. Oh, it was eventful all right, we signed the contract and went thr
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 53: Honeymoon Hues In Malibu
Sapphire's POVEric and I arrived at Malibu, California after a 7-hour long flight in his private jet. By the time we got here, it was almost 5:30am. I was exhausted during our flight, fatigue clung to me like a stubborn shadow that I had no idea how or when I had dozed off. I was surprised to wake up in Eric's arms and he refused to let me go. He carried me all the way to our ride and sat with me in the backseat while a chauffeur drove us to our destination.The ride there was silent and I peered through the window of the car, taking in the view of the city. The last time I was here in Los Angeles, I was barely 8 and I remembered coming with my mum but the reason, I had long forgotten.It wasn't very bright outside yet I didn't tear my gaze from the view. It was a lot better staring out the window than having to just sit awkwardly and making sure I avoided Eric's eyes – which I was doing, of course.However, I glanced at him for a moment but I wasn't expecting to find his eyes fixed
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 54: Crimson Confession
Sapphire's POVThe revelation hit me like a tidal wave and I couldn't believe what I had just read. Realizing that Eric had been with Sophia the entire night, I felt a stinging pain. The water from the shower continued to run and so did a million questions in my mind. Was Sophia here at this resort as well? What the hell was she doing here? Was she the one who had called him the previous day? And if she was, why did Eric feel the need to lie about it to my face?Why did he decide to make a fool out of me? Why did he bring me all the way here on some dumb honeymoon since he was going to mess around with her? How could he bring me to this place and bring that woman here as well? Why the hell was I forced here in the first place?I stood there frozen, still clutching Eric's phone and staring at it. I was unable to tear my gaze away. It was so bad, I read the text over and over again. My mind raced, trying to process the information. None of this seemed to make sense. I darted my gaze to
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 55: Trouble In Paradise
Sapphire's POVEric called out to me but I didn't stop. I continued to walk away from him, ignoring his demand. He got to where I was and grabbed my arm, forcefully turning me to face him. His grip was tight, and his eyes bore into mine with anger."You can't just walk away whenever you feel like it," he spat.I glared at him, pulling my arm free from his grasp. Surprisingly, I did it in one swift motion. "Watch me," I shot back.Without another word, I stormed out of the room and down the stairs, my heart beating fast and my mind in a whirlwind like a storm tearing through a fragile landscape, leaving emotional debris in its wake. Eric's words echoed in my head, each one feeling like a stab to the heart. I couldn't believe what I had just heard. And even worse, I couldn't believe what I was feeling right now.My chest tightened as if invisible hands were squeezing my heart and my heartbeat quickened even more. There was a sudden ache within, deep and unyielding and it was somewhat of
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 56: A Bullet For Me
Sapphire's POVI watched intently as the doctor examined Eric's wound in his chest and checked his vitals, fear gripping my body whole like a vice. We were back at the villa, with Eric laying on the bed and me sitting next to him. It was only thanks to the security guard who was nearby at the beach that I could bring Eric here soon. I had been screaming frantically as I watched Eric lay flat on the sand, his face contorted with pain. My screams had caught the attention of the guard."Help me! "Please, help me! My husband has been shot!" I had found myself crying out, my trembling hands covered in Eric's blood.The bullet hadn't left much of a gaping hole in his chest yet his blood seeped out in small streams, staining his shirt until it was soaked. I'd heard my own heartbeat pounding in my ears and I'd felt my entire body shivering. It'd prompted the guard to run towards me and kneel down, trying to get control of the situation."We need to get him to the villa immediately," he'd said
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 57: A Life Worth Protecting
Sapphire's POV"Well?" I peered at Eric who was just staring blankly at me, making no move to give me an answer. "Please tell me. I need to know! Why did you take that bullet for me?"Eric's stoic expression didn't change but I could see the wheels turning in his head and a glint of emotion betraying him in his eyes. He was trying to come up with an answer but it was clear to see that he was struggling. He gripped the covers on the bed and glanced away, shifting uncomfortably on the bed as though he was grappling with his own thoughts. Finally, after what felt like an eternity, he spoke."You're my wife. And whether it's a contract or not, I take my responsibilities seriously. And in that moment, my responsibility was to protect you.""You didn't have to, Eric. You didn't have to do it," I said, shaking my head and shutting my eyes for a while."Of course I had to. I brought you here and it's my responsibility to take care of you at all times. I'm your husband regardless of what we bo
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A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 130: The Dawn Of Serenity
Sapphire’s POV“I’ll never be yours,” I spoke defiantly, hiding every hint of fear in my voice. “Never.”“Oh but you already are,” Ethan responded, sniffling on my hair and twisting the gun against my head like it was about to bore a hole inside. “Whether you like it or not, you belong to me now. Eric can’t do anything about it. Isn’t that right, Eric?”Eric snarled, moving forward, “Ethan—”“Careful, bro. I thought I made it clear that if you try anything stupid, your tigress will pay for it. You wouldn’t want me to paint the walls with her blood now, would you?”Eric stood still but the fury in his eyes was unmatched by anything I’d ever seen before. He knew he was trapped, forced to play by Ethan's rules to keep me safe. Ethan was relishing in his power, revelling in the control he had over both of us. The son of a bitch held all the cards right now to his sick game.“Hang in there, tigress,” Eric told me in a softer voice, “I promise we’ll both walk out of here together. I’m takin
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 129: The Sons of Edgar Donovan
Sapphire’s POV “Going somewhere?” I looked up at Eric who was getting ready to head out. “Yeah,” he answered, peering into the mirror and fixing his shirt. He was wearing a black T-shirt and a pair of black pants. His hair was wet from the shower he had not quite long ago. He grabbed his leather jacket from the back of the chair and shrugged into it, zipping it halfway. The material creaked softly as he moved and his rich cologne filled the room. “Where are you off to?” I asked, sitting up on the bed and watching him. “Just going to meet with some contacts,” Eric replied, flashing me a quick smile. “I’ve got some important stuff to take care of.” “By this time? It’s almost 10.” “I won’t be long, I promise.” “Be careful,” I mumbled. Eric turned to me and shot me a warm smile. “Always am, tigress,” he cooed, crossing the room to plant a kiss on my forehead. I watched him as he grabbed his keys and wallet from the dresser, tucking them into his pocket before heading towards the
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 128: Gone For Now
Sapphire’s POVI struggled so hard underneath the monster, trying to get him off me but all my efforts were futile. He was a whole lot stronger than me, pressing his body harder on mine, his lips grazing neck. I screamed and squirmed, flashes of that night he violated me whelming my brain.Ethan didn’t relent. He groaned in my ear, kissing my neck hungrily and rubbing his erection against my core. His breath washed my body whole with filth and disgust and I wanted to throw up at that point. The bitter, foggy memories of that night were replaying in my head as Ethan tried to have his way with me again.“Let me go!” I cried, struggling still, hoping and praying that someone out there would hear and come to my rescue.Where are those stupid bodyguards when you need them? Where’s Eric when you need him?I had to do something to get myself out of this. I had to break free and run away. I couldn’t let him do it all over again. I would never look at myself the same way ever again if I didn’t
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 127: The Monster Within
Sapphire’s POVEthan took a step forward, the usual calm and friendly look on his face completely gone. His eyes went dark and he pressed his lips into a grim thin line, his brows furrowing slightly.“It was you!” I screamed, angry tears spilling in a split second as I clutched my panties tighter and stepped backwards, heading for the door. “You…you..raped me!”He was quiet, deadly quiet and something like anger flashed in his eyes. He looked different, like a completely different person. The stare he gave me was frosty and sharp; the kind a psychotic criminal gave after being exposed.I didn’t wait for him to say another word and didn’t demand any explanation from him even though the whole thing was puzzling and mind-boggling. In a flash, I turned towards the door and raced for it. But Ethan beat me to it. He blocked my path and locked the door before shoving the keys in the back pocket of his sweatpants.“Leaving so soon?” He asked, a devilish smirk now imprinted on his face.“Open
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 126: Startling Finds
Sapphire’s POVEric had still not come home yet. I was still up, waiting for him and it was already very late. My eyes darted at the huge clock in the living room, my hands gripping my phone tightly. It was a little over 9pm and I’d been calling him for that past one hour but couldn’t get through to him. Perhaps his phone was down. I wished he’d come home soon.He’d given me specific instructions to stay put and not go to the hospital to look for him. I was intent on listening to him this time. I didn’t want him getting all worked up again about how stubborn I was so I waited patiently, glancing at my phone occasionally and listening for the sound of his car driving in.I had been waiting all evening to hear the latest update regarding Patricia. I hadn’t got any information about her condition and what state she was in but from the looks of things, she might not make it. She’d lost a lot of blood when I’d gotten there the previous night and she had more than two stab wounds.I didn’t
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 125: Deathbed
Eric’s POVThese past few months had been fucked! I had never seen anything like it. It had been from one fucking problem to the other, day in, day out, with no breathers, no breaks and no end in sight. What the hell was going on? The universe must love playing horrible games with us.First, Sapphire and I split up for months after she found out about the accident which I believed all my life I was responsible for when in reality, my sick mother was behind it all. And up until now, we still had no idea who’d called Sapphire to feed her with all of that bullshit of me conniving with my mother to kill her siblings.Secondly, my wife got raped after we were back together and like that wasn’t terrible enough, she got knocked up in the process. The bastard who did it was still on the run. She made up her mind to keep the baby, another blow to my face. It almost broke us apart and then she lost the baby, thanks to Patricia. I felt like shit at first when we thought Sapphire had a miscarriag
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 124: Caught In The Bloodied Web
Sapphire’s POVI glanced down at my body. I was covered in Patricia’s blood and the footsteps were getting closer. I swallowed, cold sweat dripping out of my pores. If anyone saw me here like this, they’d think I stabbed her. I had to get out of here and fast. I got up and headed quickly for the door but I stopped dead on my tracks when someone walked in.Oh no! I was too late.“Sapphire? What the…?”“Eric?” I was relieved for a moment. It was just Eric. Surely, he wouldn’t think that I had anything to do with this. Or would he?I went over to him, my hands trembling, my voice shaking and my breathing heavy. “Eric…I…I… P…P…Patricia.”Eric gave me a hard once-over, his eyes trailing over the blood on my clothes and then darting towards Patricia’s seemingly lifeless body lying on the cold marble floor. He had an unreadable expression but his gaze was fierce and hard that I feared the worst.I didn’t know what I was expecting exactly. Perhaps I thought he’d begin with the interrogation,
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 123: The Devil Meets Her Doom
Sapphire’s POV“Mrs Donovan,I’m terribly sorry that you had to find out this way. I should at least have the guts to face you and say this but I don’t. And I’m even sorrier for what I did to you and for the pain I caused you. I never intended to do it. I was forced into it. As you know, the love a mother has for her child can be overwhelming and compelling; hence I did what I had to do.I’m not saying any of this to excuse my actions, for you to take pity on me or even consider forgiving me. I don’t deserve your forgiveness and I’ll carry the burden of what I did to you for the rest of my life. A week ago, I had told you and the others that my little boy was very ill and so I took a leave. But that was a lie.My son was kidnapped and they told me the only way to get him back was if I did the unthinkable-kill your baby. I didn’t want to do it but I had no choice. They threatened to kill my son. The day before I left, I laced your tea with an undetectable poison the kidnappers gave me
A One Night Stand To Remember Chapter 122: Farewell To Motherhood
Sapphire’s POV“I’m sorry but she lost the baby.”The doctor’s words replayed in my ear every single minute since the day I lost my child. The day he had broken the news to us, I was distraught and words couldn’t even express how shattered and hopeless I felt. I felt like dying along with my baby. All of a sudden, my life stopped making sense.How did I get here? How did I get to this point? When did my life become such a never-ending pain-filled nightmare? It was always one problem or the other. Why couldn’t I just be happy and have peace for once? Why was I always a mess? Why was my life a mess?I thought back to how terrified and unsure I was to become a mother at first, given the traumatic circumstances. And then, how I grew to love the idea of having a child, of creating a life and nurturing it as the days passed. I had so many dreams for my baby. I was already coming up with names.But now, all those hopes and dreams lay shattered at my feet, broken beyond repair. They were brut
