Rustin's POV
I had no idea where to look for Raquel. I had Claudette verify with someone at the airport if she left the city. When you have money there are certain things that you can do that an ordinary person can't access.
"She bought a plane ticket going to Las Vegas but she didn't board the plane." Claudette stated.
"Las Vegas? Can you call Claire and ask if Raquel knows any one in Las Vegas?"
"What's the point she didn't board the plane?" Theo exclaimed. "Her bank confirmed that she made a withdrawal at the airport and didn't use her card after that."
"Can we get footage of the cameras at the airport at the time she got the tickets? Maybe we can track where she went after not getting on the plane."
"Rustin, I think this a bit too much." Claudette stated. "I was able to have someone track her car. She left it at the airport parking. She might have gotten in a taxi, an uber a rental car or any sort of transpor
Raquel’s POVWe talked more and I learned a lot about Rustin and Claudette. I felt better after being able to voice out all me doubts and insecurities to someone. I can't hide my pregnancy for too long. My baby bump will be obvious in a few more weeks. I have decided to put a hold on launching my new book. I'm considering a sequel and I wanted to have drafts ready for that so I can work on it smoothly. I know I would be quite busy after I give birth but I don't want to stop writing. I realized that writing is part of my life and I can't give it up. It keeps me insane regardless of the genre. Romance is what I'm good at so I'll focus on that and just mix it up."Do you really need to leave today?" Adam, Rustin’s' grandfather asked as we we're eating breakfast."I have a doctor's appointment today. I have to get back to the city after lunch." I replied."Well, I hope that you come visit me again. Or perhaps, I can visit yo
Rustin’s POVWe panicked when Raquel realized she was bleeding. We rushed her to the hospital and I asked Claudette to call Claire and tell her about the situation.Raquel agreed to move in with me at my grandfather's house for the meantime. We stayed at the guest house in the garden. I made sure that she was comfortable and got everything she needed. I couldn't stop learning about the company do I set up a work table in the bedroom."Rustin, can you please get me some water?" She requested."Of course." I left what I was doing and got her some water. "Do you need anything else?""Thank you." She replied. "I'm good. You don't have to stay here all the time. You should work with Judith at grandpa's study.""It's fine. I'm working with them from here.""I can't rest with the noise your making. I can call you when I needanything. I also need to concentrate on the sequel that I'm workin
Raquel’s POVThe next day, Claire and James left after checking my current accommodation. Claire said that she'll send my things over."Do you need anything?" Rustin asked."I'm okay. Thank you." I was lying in bed staring at the ceiling."Hey, little one." He stated as he put his hand on my stomach. "Can you tell mommy that I love her so much and I miss her. Tell her that I'm sorry and I'll make it up to her.""Can you please shut up. I'm trying to sleep here." I lied."I love you." He kissed my stomach and I felt the baby move."Did you feel that?""Feel what?" He looked at me puzzled."Our baby moved." I grabbed his hand and place it on my stomach."That's amazing." He exclaimed when he felt the movement. "I think our little one is saying we should make up.""No, the baby probably thinks you’re a full of shit." I replied laughing.&nbs
Rustin’s POV Claudette and Theo have been travelling back and forth to the island. Grandpa was doing better but Claudette wanted to still check on him regularly. We barely see each other personally but we were constantly talking. "You should really straighten out your priorities." Claudette stated when we got to the house I was planning to buy. "Is buying a house for me and my family not supposed to be part of my priorities?" I asked. "You should focus on what matters most." "You mean the media who has been stalking me and Raquel?" "Yes. You need to stop all speculations and tell them your side of the story." "That I met her at the resort then knocked her up." "How about that you are in love with each other and your having a baby." "I am not completely sure that we are together. After we got into a fight and she broke up with me. We haven't discussed our relationship." I admitt
Rustin’s POVI was so happy that she agreed to marry me. She didn't want others to know about us being married and I didn't want her to change her mind so I agreed to her. We can keep it a secret for now but the others will eventually find out. I smiled watching her sleeping. I didn't sleep the entire evening but I wasn't exhausted at all. I got up and decided to cook breakfast when I saw it was almost seven."You left me in bed." Raquel complained when she saw me in the kitchen."Good morning, fiancé." I embraced her. "I wanted to cook breakfast for you. Are you hungry?""I'm starving." She replied. "I'll set the table so we can eat.""I can manage. Just sit down. I'm almost done.""Am I fat?" She asked while we're eating."No. You're pregnant so I'd say it's normal for you to gain weight.""I feel like I gained so much weight. I'll be huge as a whale by the time I give bir
Raquel's POV Being married to Rustin is like being in one of my books. He is perfect. He made sure I am happy all the time. He never fails to surprise me. He does things that just send butterflies to my stomach. He will suddenly embrace me and kiss me. He always tells me he loves me and shows it. Being intimate with Rustin is a bit tricky since I'm ready to give birth soon. He had to take care of himself most of the time. I help him out sometimes but I just end up being turned on and frustrated. I wanted to feel him inside me so badly. Claire and James were our regular guest in the house. It felt like they were leaving with us. They come to the house early to join us for breakfast and take advantage of the helipad. James has his own chopper but Rustin and him had an arrangement that they will be using Rustin's. "Hey, good morning." I smiled at them. "Are you okay? You don't seem well today." Claire looked at me worriedly.&
Rustin's POVIf I can take away the pain that Raquel was feeling I would. I can see that she was in so much pain during her labor. We went through almost all the exercises we practiced but nothing seems to work. I was begging her to take some pain relievers but she refused. She was so exhausted after giving birth. I couldn't explain what I was feeling when I held Charlie for the first. I didn't know what was going on everything just vanished. He and Raquel is all that I can see.I love watching over Charlie and Raquel. It's all I wanted to do. I made sure to assist Raquel with everything. We wanted to be hands on with everything with him. We decided to let him stay with us in our room to make sure his fine. We couldn't go to the nursery to check on him every five minutes. Raquel and I were a team. I help him change diapers and change his clothes. We both immediately wake up when Charlie starts to cry. It is somewhat exhausting but it is worth it.
Raquel's POVWe got home from the hospital and things were great. Since Rustin and I are both worried about Charlie being alone in the nursery we had his crib transferred to our room. It was great the first month but on the second month it was very tiring. Charlie was up all night and sleep through the morning. It was exhausting."We should probably get a night nurse. You look exhausted." Rustin stated as he massaged my back."You'll start going to the office next week?" I asked."Yes, but not every day. I'd be there three days a week. It's time that I meet that people I'd be working with.""Of course. I guess we should hire someone to help us out with Charlie." I replied sadly facing him."What's with the long face?" Rustin asked and stopped massaging me. "Do you not want me to go to the office? I can delay it.""No. I just thought we can manage to take care of Charlie by ourselves. It's been more than a
Raquel's POV Rustin is a man full of surprises. Our wedding ceremony was perfect. I never thought he would carry me down the aisle instead of letting me walk. When I saw him waiting for me at the altar I was blown away. Everything that we've been through flashed before me. The man I love is right here. He is waiting for me and I can't wait to be next to him. The tradition that we can't see each other the day before the wedding added excitement. It felt like I haven't seen him in forever. I was so surprised when he ran to me and embraced me tightly when I made it to the middle of the aisle. Then he carried me to the altar when Claudette suggested I should go back to the end of the aisle to redo my wedding march.I think it was perfect. It was unexpected like Rustin. He swept me off my feet literally. After our wedding, we went on our honeymoon. Claire volunteered to take care of our kids while we were gone. We went to Maldives
Rustin's POV After the ceremony, we had pictures taken and received best wishes and congratulations from guests. Raquel and I changed outfits before we joined everyone for the reception. It would be hard for her to move around with her wedding gown. We got to the reception and everyone welcomed us with cheering. "We should go and apologize toClaudette." I whispered to Raquel. "You should apologize to her. She still looks pissed at you." Raquel replied. "You should come with me. She might kill me if I approach her alone." I stated playfully. "Let's go." She smiled at me. "Hey guys." Raquel greeted them as we approached them. "Congratulations." Claudette smiled at Raquel. "I'm sorry." I tried to embrace Claudette but she moved away from me. "Come on. I couldn't help it." "You ruined the wedding march. The wedding dress was a mess the entire ceremony." She replied pissed. 
Rustin's POVTime flies when you are happy. We've been together for seven years and there is nothing that I would regret. I decided that it's time for us to have a grand wedding. They say that every relationship goes through the seven-year itch. We our beating the odds because we will renew our vows this year.We decided to have our wedding at the resort. Theo and Claudette were no longer managing. After Theo's accident they move to New York permanently. They are both working for the company. Claudette is working for me directly as my assistant. They moved to a house closer to our place so our children can grow up closely with each other."We have how many guests?""Don't worry about it." I replied. "Raquel, all you need to worry about is looking beautiful when you walk down the aisle.""Rustin, it's our wedding and I barely know anyone from the guest list." She complained."We can't not invite them. We'll have t
Rustin's POV Life is full of unexpected things. The most unexpected that happened to me is Raquel. Theo was able to walk again but he need a walking stick. He and Claudette remained together. Claire was finally welcomed by James parents to their family. Stephanie finally published her own novel and it became a hit. She and Samuel had twins, a girl and a boy. They visit regularly and our children have play dates. I know that I can overcome everything that life throws at me as long as I have Raquel by my side. She is all that I need. Our family is what make me complete. I continue to run the company business and Raquel a stay home mom. She write blogs now and has stopped publishing. Raquel is due to give birth next month and I didn't want her exhausting herself. I told her we can just stay home but she insisted that we have to attend the company's foundation day gala. "If you feel tired tell me so we can head home." I stated as we arrived
Raquel's POV We talked about other things until lunch was ready. We were eating lunch when I suddenly felt nauseous. I immediately went to the comfort room and started throwing up. "Are you okay?" Rustin asked me worriedly. "I don't feel so good." "I'm taking you to the hospital." He stated when I kept throwing up. "I just need to rest." I replied after I washed up. "Is everything okay?" Claire asked. "I'm taking her to the hospital." Rustin replied. "Don't be ridiculous. I just throw up. I just need to lie down." I replied. "Raquel, baby. You're making me worried. You haven't been eating the past few days and now your throwing up." Rustin stated. "I'm fine." I replied. "Are you pregnant?" James asked. "What?" I glared at him. "Claire was like that when she was pregnant." James replied. "No. I can't be.
Raquel's POVI was so relieved after the lawsuit against the company was dropped. The legal team was able to prove that the plane crash was not due to the company's negligence. Rustin and I worked things out. My conscience was killing me that I got them in trouble because of the money I gave Julie so I tried to stay away from him. I stayed with Charlie and avoided any discussion about Julie. It was stupid of me but Rustin made me realize that we are a team and things are easier when we can share our burden with someone.We got closer during this time. I mean, intimately closer. We make love every single day. Everything was falling back into place and Julie was gone. Rumors about him and Rustin stopped. I invited Claire, James, Stephanie and Samuel to have lunch at our place with Claudette and her family who were staying with us. Stephanie showed us a video that Julie uploaded and it had me riled up."Calm down, baby. You need to relax." Ru
Rustin's POV "Raquel, are you okay?" Stephanie asked. "Tell me that you didn't sleep with her." Raquel looked at me sadly. "I swear I did not. I told you guys about her showing up in my hotel suite half naked. I have no idea how she accessed my suite or how she took videos of me. She obviously just inserted herself in the video." "Fix this. I need you to clear this up. I don't care what the fuck you do or who you pay I want that video taken off." Raquel stated angrily as she was crying. "I'll take care of it." James stated. "This will be taken down in an hour." "Thank you." I replied. "Calm down, baby. You need to relax." I let Raquel sit down since she was furious. "Do you want us to get you anything?" Claudette asked worriedly. "Deep breathes." Claire stated as she gave her a glass of water. "Should I call the doctor? She looks like she's about to faint." Stephanie aske
Rustin's POVThings weren't easy for us. We moved to our house away from the public. Raquel was starting to be distant. She stays at Charlie room most evenings. Claudette together with the kids stayed with us. I needed this to be over so we can go back the way things were."Hey, are you okay?" Claudette asked when she saw me sitting alone at the poolside."I can't believe Julie is doing this.""It should be over soon. The legal team are getting all the evidence needed and the lawsuit will be behind us." She stated."I don't really care about that. I'm more worried that my wife doesn’t seem to trust me anymore. I feel like I'm losing her." I admitted."She's processing everything that is happening. If I was in her position, I will leave you in a heartbeat. I'll take my child and move out of the state.""You're not helping.""I'm just stating my opinion. She hasn't left so you haven't lost
Rustin's POV It's the first time that we are taking care of Charlie all by ourselves. We enjoyed every minute of it. Raquel didn't even try to write anything which was the first. She always has to work on something to keep her insane as she said. "Are you two working in baby number two?" Claudette asked. "Are you asking about our sex life?" I replied playfully. "You are such a pervert." Raquel glared at me. "I'm not sure we can handle another baby for now. This little angel is all I need." "Really. I have news regarding our adaption." Claudette replied. "We're getting three kids. They're siblings." "You do realize that you cannot return them when it became difficult to take care of them." I blurted out. "Why would I return them? You know I can't have a child of my own. I just fell in love with them when I met them." Claudette replied. "I was kidding. When will they get here?" I asked.&