DIONNAH'S POVI woke up to the other side of the bed empty. The spot where Michael slept was cold. It was a couple of minutes to eight and if I didn't get up to get ready I'd be late for work. I spent fifteen minutes throwing up my intestines in the toilet bowl. I hated this morning sickness. I quickly took a shower and got ready for work. To my surprise, Dani was alone in the kitchen. “Morning Dani," I greeted. “Where are the guys?" “Morning. They went to the office early," she poured me some tea. “Jesus Dee, you look terrible. Come sit," she gestured to one of the chairs around the table. I sat, my head felt light and my feet felt heavy. “Are you feeling good? Can you work today?"“I'm fine Dani. This is how I feel most mornings but my energy levels go sky high as the day rolls on."“Ah, I gotcha."“Did Michael say anything?" “Yes. He says to tell you he loves you and he'll see you later."“Oh.""Dionnah you honestly need to tell Michael you're pregnant. Now more than ever. Look
DIONNAH'S POVIt was dinner time again, and the sight of the mashed potatoes and gravy made my stomach churn. The food was very unappetizing and I couldn't stand the the mixtures of smells circulating around me; from Michael's cologne to Dani's moisture to the glade plug-in that was next to the trash can. I just couldn't do it anymore. I felt like I was in hell and I needed to get some fresh air. Dani and Michael were tidying up so I excused myself to go outside. When I opened the sliding door to the patio the cool air hit my face making me feel much better. I sat at the edge of the pool with my feet in the water. The cool water swooshed around my feet as I slowly moved my toes around."Is everything alright?" I was startled as I heard Jon's voice."Jon, you scared me a bit," I confessed."Sorry about that. Dani is on an important call and Mike went upstairs to shower. So I decided to come see if you are okay.""I'm fine. Just a little tired." I began to rise and he came to help me s
DIONNAH'S POV "Derick, what are you doing here?" "I came here for what's mine," he slurred. "What?" I asked in disbelief. "You heard me, I will not leave here until I get what belongs to me," he said with a demonic look in his eyes. He grabbed a bottle of champagne from a nearby tray and chugged it down. "Okay, Derick. You are drunk. Let's just get you some water so you can sober up." "It doesn't matter if I'm drunk or sober, I will have what's mine!" He drank from the bottle again. I grabbed it from him. “No more alcohol for you," I hissed. “You know, you were never this direct when we used to fuck. I like it," he hiccupped. I heard footsteps scraping behind me. I turned around and saw Stella. She had a tiny gift in her hand. “Ms. Delaney, I wanted to —," she paused and dropped the box she had in her hands. "Oh God!" She yelled as she huddled beside me. She looked horrified as terror took over her face like a mask. She clutched onto my arm so tightly that her nails were
STELLA'S POVIf I could just turn back the hands of time, I would. I wish I had never met Derick Mitchell. But I was young and dumb, blinded by the excitement of college life. I met him my first year of university. I was eager and optimistic about this new world that I had to take on. I was so excited, especially since my room mate was also my best friend since kindergarten. Gracey, who was two years our senior and also Ramona's stepsister offered to show us around campus. The tour started off by Gracie showing us the cool kids spots; like where to hang out, eat and most importantly party. After showing us the important stuff, she took us to a pizza place just five minutes off campus called Pizza Italia. They had the best pizza I'd ever eaten in my life and I made a side note that I would take my mom there whenever she came to visit. The went on after that, and Mona and I finish unpacking and soon we were past out in our beds. The next day was our first day to attend classes. Mona a
Michael's POVBANG!The loud sound of the gunshot echoed around me. My feet sped off first, even though my mind seemed to have frozen. Danielle's wails could be heard from miles away. I vaguely heard Jonathan on the phone talking to the paramedics. And then my heart felt like it collapsed when I saw Dionnah falling to the ground, her body rolled down the first flight of stairs. I hurried to her side. "Dionnah!" I shouted. I knelt next to her, blood was pouring from her chest. "Dee! No! Dionnah — Oh God! Oh God!" Dani was wailing. "Dani, I need you to stay calm," I told her. Jonny was quickly by my side. "The police and ambulance are on their way," Jonny spoke as he assessed the scene. His hands trembled with adrenaline, he didn't know how to help Dee.Being a SEAL, I had some medical training, so I knew what to do. I lifted Dee and checked for an exit wound. "Good, the bullet went right through her. We just have to stop the bleeding until the paramedics get here. Dani, do you have
MICHAEL'S POVI must have run a dozen stoplights to get to the hospital. I zoned out Dani crying on the phone to her parents. I could hear Mrs. Delaney screaming in pain over the phone when she heard about Dionnah getting shot. Jon quickly took the phone and diffused the situation, telling the old couple that their daughter would be okay and that he'd send word as soon as he heard something. It took a lot of convincing to get them to stay put and not travel here in the middle of the night. Jon informed them that they didn't need to come until at least the morning. As soon as I pulled up into the hospital's parking lot, I was running towards the entrance with Jon, Dani, and Stella hot on my tail. I ran up to the front desk. I was bloodied and out of breath. "Dionnah Delaney," I said, the woman at the front desk assessed me with worried eyes."Sir, are you hurt?""No, it's not my blood. Can you tell me where Dionnah Delaney is?"The woman cleared her throat and quickly checked the syst
DIONNAH'S POVI felt like I was in a dream, and in that dream, I saw a bright blinding light. The light gave me a slight headache as I looked into it. Somewhere in the light, I saw a hand outstretched towards me. I reached for the hand as I felt it was there to give me comfort and reassurance, but instead, the hand grabbed my shoulders and pushed me backward. I stumbled backward and into reality.I heard a beeping sound before I even opened my eyes. I slowly opened them so they could adjust to the light. I scanned my surroundings for any familiarity, which wasn't there. I at least realized that I was in the hospital. I remember Derick's altercation and him firing a gun at me. I even vaguely remember falling down a flight of stairs. Now I understood what was the cause of this throbbing in my head. I looked to my left as I scanned the room some more. There he was. Michael was curled up in a chair beside my bed. His face was hardened and tense even though he was asleep. He had a stubble
DIONNAH'S POVSince I got home a week ago I've been in bed the majority of the days. Even though I wasn't allowed back to work until two weeks, I've kept myself occupied by doing my work at home. Stella visited me once in the hospital and once when I got home. She felt guilty about what took place but I reassured her that it wasn't her fault. Derick, on the other hand, couldn't face what he had done, and after the police showed up he managed to get ahold of the gun he used to shoot me and he turned it on himself and ended his life. It's a shame because I think all he needed was a little help. Michael had gotten more protective of me since the incident. He wouldn't even let me go to the grocery store by myself. I didn't mind being waited on now and again, but he was getting out of hand. It was Saturday morning and I woke up feeling refreshed. I quietly got out of bed and went to chill by the pool. I wanted to go for a swim but my chest was still a little sore so I didn't push myself.
THIRD PERSON POV Two Years Later It was noon, the weather was great and the scene ahead was even more amazing. Dionnah sat with her husband and their now four year old daughter, who was preoccupied on her tablet to even notice what was taking place. Danielle was sitting to the left with the twins beside her who were also busy with their devices. Jonathan stood at the alter right beside his best friend Joey who looked dashingly handsome in his tux. The doors of the church swung open and in walked the cutest little flower girl. Bethany sauntered inside, throwing a handful of flowers with every waltz. "She's so beautiful," Dee turned to Michael and said. "Yes she is," he beamed. Bethany reached the altar and stood in her position. Everyone stood as the pianist started playing the wedding march. Stefanie graced the entrance looking like the most beautiful bride on earth and marched slowly to the altar where her groom awaited her anxiously. The minister performed the wedding ceremo
DIONNAH'S POV"Oh yes Dionnah, just like that. Oh fuck," Michael moaned as I bobbed my head up and down over his cock."You like that," I said as I lifted my head and licked my lips."You have no fucking idea how much. Come here." I climbed up to the bed and sprawled out on his chest. He began kissing me passionately and I moaned. "Come up to my face," he lifted his lips from mine."What?""I need that sweetness of yours in my mouth," he said as he pulled me along his body."Whoa," I exclaimed in surprise He was laying on the bed and he made sure I was straddling his head. His mouth found my cunt and he licked. "Oooh." "Let me please you." "Please me, Michael, please me." He began sucking and teasing my most sensitive bundle of nerve and I felt my juices running. He inserted a finger past my folds and into my slickness and I gasped."Oh god. It feels so good."He continued licking and sucking on me. The sweet sensation began to tug at my core. I then involuntarily began to grind
DIONNAH'S POVOne month laterIt was a Thursday afternoon when I got the call. I was at work and Dani and I had just finished a meeting with some potential clients for Delaney Designs. When I answered I didn't recognize the voice immediately, until the person spoke my name. It was Gregory."Why are you calling my phone? What do you want you bastard?""I think we need to talk," he said on the other end of the line."Talk? I have nothing to say to you." "Please" he pleaded before I could hang up. "Just two minutes Dionnah, hear me out.""You have one minute," I said as I pressed the record button."Thank you," he said and I rolled my eyes. "Dionnah I'm sorry from the bottom of my heart for what I did to you. I was just going through some stuff and seeing you triggered certain emotions. You know I always wanted you but I didn't think my yearning for you would lead me to try to rape you." "Thirty seconds," I said checking my time."My point is I'm truly sorry and I would appreciate it i
Dionnah's POVIn the evening we were on babysitting duty since Danielle and Jonathan went on a dinner date. We made Macaroni in a pot, not the microwave kind. After bathing them and getting them in their PJs Michael and I decided to let them watch a movie. We picked out the Smurf movie and the kids settled to watch it. They giggled and laugh as they watched it and my heart was contented seeing all three of them so happy and innocent.The movie ended at 8 o'clock and all three of them were fast asleep.Michael brought up Jonah and then came for Janel. I brought up Kehlani and tucked her into bed.I went to take a quick shower and then got into my pajamas.I returned downstairs to find Michael setting up a movie to watch. His hair was damp and he was now wearing a gray T-shirt and black shorts. "Why is your hair wet?""I took a shower in the guest bathroom." "Oh okay," I said sitting down on the couch with my legs crossed."I was thinking we could watch a movie to kill some time, you
DIONNAH'S POVAfter bringing me to the hospital to ensure that I was okay, Michael insisted that I went to the police and file a report. I was hesitant at first, then I finally agreed. While at the station they sent a squad car to check out the location but when they got there Gregory was already gone. After filling out all the paperwork for the report, Michael finally took me home.It was almost 10:30 when we got home. Danielle and Jonathan were waiting for us when we got there."Dionnah I'm so glad that you are okay," Dani said as she hugged me."I'm fine, Danielle." "I was so worried. But Jonathan came and said you weren't physically hurt but you were shaken up. I felt relieved. Gregory is gonna pay for this.""I guarantee he will," stated Michael."Thanks for looking out for me guys. I'm gonna go upstairs now, I just want to see Kehlani.""Okay. Go and get some rest too," said Danielle."Dani I'm so grateful for a sister like you. I can never repay you for always looking out for
DIONNAH'S POVThe inside of the building had a lobby area. It looked like an abandon hotel and it was under construction."What is this place?" I asked as he led us to an elevator."It's my next venture." He simply said with a smile."Oh. So what do you plan on doing with this much space?" "Why so hasty? I'll tell you everything when we are settled and more comfortable," he then pressed the number four on the elevator buttons. The elevator stopped and we got off. We entered a room that looked like a high end night club. The walls were black with gold accents, it had some small tables with love seats around them. The ceiling had gold and silver light fixtures and the corners had gold columns all around."What is this place Gregory?" I asked as we reached a huge love seat in one of the corners of the room."Please have a seat and we'll talk.""Okay," I said awkwardly."So there I was a couple months ago taking a drive to clear my head," he began as he took up two wine glasses and a bo
DIONNAH'S POVThe next couple of days were weird between Michael and me. I slept in my daughter's room and the only time we spoke was if it was about Kehlani. I noticed that Michael wasn't sleeping in our room either, in fact, he wasn't sleeping at all. "Good morning," I said as I brought Kehlani down for breakfast.Michael was the one who made breakfast but I wasn't in the mood for any. I hadn't been feeling well since the following morning. I would get these slight headaches and get sick at the slightest scent. "Good morning Dionnah, good morning Lani bear," Michael said before kissing Lani. "Dada," Lani said and I smiled."Can you please give her breakfast? I have to go get ready for work.""Aren't you going to have something to eat?" "No. I'm fine. Just ensure that Kehlani eats hers," I told him."Okay," he said then I left the room.That's one thing I loved about Michael. He knew how to give me the space I needed. I loved him with all my heart, but sometimes he did things tha
DIONNAH'S POVWhen I got to the apartment building I was very careful. I ensured that I parked where they couldn't see my car but I could see them. It's safe to say I went into full detective mode. But I was shocked when I didn't see Michael's car anywhere near the apartment. I looked up and down the street and there was still no sign of the car. I waited for almost twenty minutes and still no sign of Michael. So I decided to call him. The phone went straight to voicemail. I made two more attempts and it was the same result. I was becoming angrier and angrier at the situation I was in. Why was Michael doing this? I thought.I got fed up and decided to head home. On my way home Dani called and told me that Michael just got back to their house. I hung up and pressed the accelerator. I managed to navigate my way through traffic and in record time I was home."Where is he?" I asked Danielle as I entered the kitchen."He's upstairs," she answered."Mamaaaa," I heard my daughter's sweet voi
DIONNAH'S POVWhen Michael's punishment was over he made up for lost time. A girl wasn't complaining but I was sore in most places and had love marks all over my body. It was now the weekend and I had to do a bit of grocery shopping for the house. We had a thing where every week we would take turns to do the shopping and this week was mine. I left Khelani with Michael who told me he was gonna head over to Jon's. I told him that was a great idea since Dani was coming with me to do some grocery shopping of her own. It was almost noon when we reached the store, it wasn't too packed and I was thankful for that because I hated the hustle and bustle of that situation. We were almost finished with our shopping when I glimpsed the woman called Stefanie, she had Bethany standing beside her holding a LOL doll. Our eyes met and I gave her a smile and a nod. Dani and I then walked up to the check-out line with our two trolleys in tow. There were only three persons ahead of us as we waited. A fe