Hayes' POVI watched Bianca admire the designer clothes, I couldn't help the feeling inside me of wanting to own and protect her. She looked absolutely stunning, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she touched the luxurious fabrics. I reminded myself that she was only temporary in my life, a means to an end. But it was hard to shake off the feeling that I wanted her to stay. I found myself smiling at her involuntarily, I didn’t understand what I was feeling but I was sure as hell that I felt something.I walked up to her, my eyes scanning the racks of clothes. "Find anything you like?" I asked nicely in a low and smooth tone.Bianca turned to me with a cute smile on her face. "Yes, I love this dress," she said, holding up a beautiful red gown.I smiled, reaching out to touch the fabric. But as I did, I overheard the women behind us gossiping."Who is she?" one of them asked. “She looks a little too basic for him.""I know, right?" the other woman replied. "I heard she's not from
Bianca's POVI felt a burning feeling in my chest as I strode out of the lavatory. Hayes was standing there, waiting for me, but I didn't want to talk to him. I was still wobbling from his insult, and I didn't understand why he had said such a hurtful thing."Hey, are you okay?" Hayes asked, his voice sounding low and smooth. I bet he didn't even feel remorseful, maybe he's putting on an act to make me let go of my anger. I nodded, not trusting myself to speak. I didn't want to cry in front of him, and I didn't want to give him the satisfaction of seeing me hurt."Do you want to go home?" Hayes asked, his eyes scanning my face.I nodded again, eager to get away from the party and the people who seemed to be staring at me. I felt like I didn't belong here, like I was just a poor girl playing dress-up in a world that wasn't mine.Hayes nodded and offered me his arm. I took it, feeling a little awkward, but also relieved to be leaving the party behind.As we drove home, Hayes tried to m
Hayes' POVI couldn't help but feel culpable as I lay in bed that night. I had shown my emotions to Bianca, and I felt like a bully. I had kissed her forcefully, and she had pushed me away. I knew I had crossed a line, and I didn't know how to take it back.Before I went to bed, I knocked on Bianca's bedroom door, hoping to apologize and make things right. But she didn't respond. I didn't blame her. I wouldn't have wanted to talk to me either.The next morning, we had breakfast together, but the atmosphere was tense. Bianca was still mad at me, and I didn't try to apologize anymore. Rather, I told myself that this would all end soon, and she would be out of my life.As we finished breakfast, Bianca asked, "Mr Hayes, can I ask you something?"I looked up at her, wondering what she wanted. "What is it?""I was wondering if I could go visit a friend today," she said, her eyes looking up at me hesitantly.I felt a tide of unease at her request. My first thought was that she was going to e
Hayes' POVI sat at my desk, my mind still whirling from the occurrences of the previous night. I couldn't ignore the strong feeling I had that Rodrigo Alves was more than just a curious partygoer. I informed my secretary to dig deeper and find more data about him."I want to know everything about this guy," I told my secretary. "I don't believe he's just a nobody. The way he dressed, the car he drove... it's not something an average person can afford."My secretary nodded and quickly got to work. I spent the rest of the morning examining documents and making phone calls, but my mind kept wandering back to Rodrigo and Bianca.Just as I was starting to get into the zone, my phone rang. It was my father's assistant, informing me that my father was trying to reach me.I sighed and ignored the call. My father had made it clear that he didn't want to see me at the office anymore, but I had ignored him. I wasn't going to let him dictate how I ran my business.I closed up work for the day a
Hayes' POV Bianca's words at the dining table had cut deep, making me feel like a bad guy. I was a decent guy and yes… a billionaire, not some kind of woman trafficker. I had treated her with respect and kindness, and this was how she repaid me?I paced back and forth in my bedroom, trying to calm myself down. But my anger and frustration only seemed to grow with each passing moment.Just as I was starting to feel like I was going to explode, there was a knock at the door. It was Bianca."Come in," I called out, trying to sound calmer than I felt.Bianca entered the room, looking hesitant and unsure of herself. "Mr Hayes, I'm sorry," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I didn't mean to make you feel that way. It wasn't fair of me to say those things."I looked at her, feeling a mix of emotions. Part of me wanted to yell at her, to tell her that she had no right to make me feel this way. But another part of me wanted to forgive her, to tell her that I understood that she was
Hayes' POVI woke up early, before Bianca did, and got out of bed. I was getting ready to go to the office, despite my parents' orders to stay away until Bianca was pregnant. My secretary had texted me about finding some information about Rodrigo, but I preferred to hear about it in the office, not on my cellphone. I needed to know who the heck this guy was and why he was trailing Bianca and I.As I was about to leave, Bianca stopped me. She was sitting up in bed, looking concerned. "Mr Hayes… sorry… Hayes, aren't you worried about your parents?" she asked. "They said you couldn't go to the office until we are at least pregnant. Won't they get upset if they find out you're disobeying them?"I smiled reassuringly. "Don't worry about my parents, Bianca," I said. "They're just making empty threats. They can't do anything to me. I can handle my dad and as for my mum, I'll find my way around her but if it gets too much, I'll just come back home then."Bianca looked uncertain, but she didn
Bianca's POVI was alone at home with the maids when Hayes came back earlier than I anticipated. I was surprised to see him walk through the door with a look of frustration carved on his face."Hey, what's wrong?" I asked, with concern in my voice.Hayes sighed and plunged onto the couch beside me. "It's my father," he said, running a hand through his hair. "He's finally lost his mind. He's trying to keep me from going to the office at all cost. I mean, who does that to a grown man?”I raised an eyebrow. "Errmm… I know you are not allowed to go to the office for now for some reasons” I said pointing at my stomach. “But what happened anyway?” I asked.Hayes's eyes flashed with anger and fruatration. "He's stationed guards at the entrance, and they're not letting me in. Can you believe it? My own father is trying to keep me from my own company. Someone wake me up!"I sympathized with him, placing a gentle hand on his arm. "I told you not to go, Hayes. I knew something like this would ha
Hayes' POVThe next morning at breakfast, I wasn't expecting a yes from Bianca. But as we sat down at the table, she looked me straight in the eye and said, "I'm okay with your plan, Hayes. I'll pretend to have a bad womb, and I'll pay you back every dime you've given me."I was taken aback. I hadn't expected her to agree so readily. And what really surprised me was that she didn't seem to mind that her reputation would be destroyed by this plan.My heart boiled, what did this lady take me for? A means to an end? Did she use me? How could she take all I've done for her for granted? I was terribly pissed."Bianca, are you sure about this?" I asked, trying to give her an out. "Think about what this will mean for you. You'll be known as the woman who couldn't give me a child. Are you really okay with that?" I asked, trying to hide how angry I was feeling. I mean, I didn’t want her to feel like I was begging for her to stay.Bianca shrugged. "I don't care about my reputation, Hayes. I ju
Bianca's POV.It's been over an hour since Hayes left. My chest was still aching with the pain he left me with.I loved him, I loved him so much I did not know what to do. I want to leave him, but a part of me still yearned for him, still wants to be by his side even with his betrayal.I should have expected this? I should have expected all the happiness and joy would come to an end one day. “Good day Miss Caldwin.” The doctor greeted me. I had no idea when he walked in, I was so consumed with my thoughts I had not realised that he was inside the room.“My name is Bianca, please address me as such.” I corrected my tone a little bit harsher than I intended. The doctor looked stunned by my sudden outburst as his once smiling and welcoming face turned into an awkward expression.“Oh, sorry miss…. Bianca.” He corrected. “I am here to tell you that you have been cleared and can leave. You can wait for Mr Cal…..” he said but I interrupted him before he could finish.“I will go now.” I st
Hayes POVI could not believe what I was seeing on TV, it had to be a joke.Ginny was giving an interview to the host, lying that I abandoned her Adrian and a picture of Adrian was then displayed on the screen.I almost lost it. What was this woman doing?As if my situation could not get any worse my phone started to ring. It was my father. It was a rare occurance to hear from him, but I had every right to believe that this is because of Ginny being on the news calling my name.With a deep sigh I excisedmuself and walked to the corner of the room. Incould feel Bianca's eyes on me but I felt too ashamed to look at her. I was apologising to her and things just kept getting worse.“What the hell is going on?” Charles yelled over the phone.“I will handle it.” I replied as calmly as I could although my mind was in a frenzy.“Handle it? How do you plan to do that? I have been receiving calls from the board of directors all day asking for an explanation. And I have no idea what to tell the
Bianca’s POV As much as I would not like to admit it, deep down I know I still loved him. My feelings for him were still strong, but I was not sure I could move past this. He never trusted me, that was why he kept something like this from me. Only God knows what else he has been hiding from me. His actions completely contradict his words. Hearing him rub it in my face that I had no one felt like a low blow. He expects me to take his shit because I was all alone.He seems to be forgetting something. I was going to be a mom, I am going to build my family without his help.His words made it seem like he intentionally hurt me because he knew I had no one to defend me but he thought wrong.I hailed a cab, while he continued to rant about how much he cared for me and my baby, but my mind has been made up, I am not going back to him.“Bianca, I am talking to you. Please listen to me.” He yelled, in frustration as he ran his finger through his hair.“Well I don't want to.” I responded nonc
Bianca’s POV As much as I would not like to admit it, deep down I know I still loved him. My feelings for him were still strong, but I was not sure I could move past this. He never trusted me, that was why he kept something like this from me. Only God knows what else he has been hiding from me. His actions completely contradict his words. Hearing him rub it in my face that I had no one felt like a low blow. He expects me to take his shit because I was all alone.He seems to be forgetting something. I was going to be a mom, I am going to build my family without his help.His words made it seem like he intentionally hurt me because he knew I had no one to defend me but he thought wrong.I hailed a cab, while he continued to rant about how much he cared for me and my baby, but my mind has been made up, I am not going back to him.“Bianca, I am talking to you. Please listen to me.” He yelled, in frustration as he ran his finger through his hair.“Well I don't want to.” I responded nonc
Bianca's POV The streams of sunlight seeping through the windows warmed my cheeks waking me up from my slumber.I tried around hoping to avoid the annoying disturbance and embrace my man, but I quickly noted that Hayes' space was empty. The warmth of his body which I usually found comfort in, was gone. I groaned into my pillow as I tried to get more sleep but Nothing seems to be happening.I was super exhausted and every part of my body ached but my face flushed profusely as I remembered the reason why. I felt like that. The night before was quite eventful. My theoghtband lips were patched and Hayes ever so considerate half a glass of water before my table.I grabbed it and gulped it down in one swallow. I was extremely thirsty. It was still quite early in the morning. I had to go to work but I felt too tired to get out of bed.Forcing myself, I got up from the bed and freshened up in the shower. I put on my outfit and was about to start with my makeup and hair when I noticed a p
Hayes POV I was barely walking straight, it was now dark. Ever since I walked out of the hospital I drove around the city, unable to come back home, unable to look Bianca in the eye and lying again. She did not deserve that. Nobody did.But the look on Bianca's face as soon as I walked into the house filled me with dread.Has she discovered I was lying to her all this time?“Where have you been Adrian?” She asked, her eyes filled with rage.I stood still, unable to answer. “I was at the office.” I lied.“That is a lie, because I called the office and I was told you never came in today. Alex also confirmed he clears all your schedules for today. So I am going to ask you one last time. Where the fuck where you?” She asked.I could see it in her eyes, she was waiting for me to lie again. She has caught onto my excuses. Could she have also discovered about Ginny and Adrian.I stared at her like a deer in a headlight. I froze. I had no idea how to respond. I could see the fury in her ey
Ginny’s POV.I watched him walk out on me. All he could do was promise that he would be present in Adrian's life from afar. Only when it suited him was he going to be there for Adrian, just so he could maintain the perfect life he had built with that girl, Bianca.His response wasn't enough after everything I did to finally get to this point.i will now let him walk away. Adrian needed a father, a real father and I will make sure that Hayes remains permanent in his life.With one look at the now empty hallway I pushed open the heavy office door of the doctor. My heels clicking sharply againsd the cold floor, as I slowly made my way toward him. Mybgaon had been achieved, step one was done now it was time to go tot the next step.I opened my bag, grabbed the envelope and dropped it on his table.“Just like we agreed on, the full amount is in there in cash.” I said as I stared at the doctor who had a blank expression on his face, but there was also a flicker of doubt? sympathy? In his
Haye's POV The constant ringing of my phone was getting me agitated, I could feel the stares from both Bianca and the wedding planner. Today was solely supposed to be about the wedding preparations. There were a lot of things to get done in very little time. “Just pick it already.” Bianca snapped beside me as he gave me a glare. Feeling embarrassed, I excuse myself, walking out of the room, I could feel Bianca’s on me as I walked out. I was behaving strangely and I only hoped she would not become suspicious. I was hiding a lot of things from her that I was not ready to expose yet.I stared at the screen off the phone, taking a deep breath as I tried to calm myself. It was the doctor. I was sure he was about to tell me news about the result of the DNA test. The main reason I have been avoiding his call.I was not ready to know the result. If I was being honest I was a little bit scared about the whole issue.After finally gathering the courage I picked up the call.“Good day Mr Ca
Bianca POVI was not expecting him to say those words so nonchalantly, it’s been weeks since the wedding was out on pulse and since then we had not had a conversation about the topic. Now all of a sudden he. Wa saying we were getting married in less than a month.“What is it?” He asked, as he studied my expression.“Hayes, why so suddenly? Why do you want to push the wedding so quickly” I asked trying to wrap my head about the whole situation.The wedding was still a unsure decision for me. I thought we would get married after I gave birth to our child but now he was suddenly bringing it up.“Bianca… I don't want to wait anymore. I want the whole world to know you are my woman and I want to marry you before God and man.” He said, his eyes shining with sincerity.Although his words made my heart flutter, and the look in his eyes sent tingles down my spine. I still did not feel it was the right choice, especially with the tension between him and his parents.“Hayes… don’t you think this