Chapter 102RICHARD’S POVRealizing she didn’t see me as a monster I feared she would make my heart leap with joy, and watching her think hard to come up with solutions to solve the problems facing us made me feel a whole lot better and happier. Having a wife as supportive as her by my side was one of the best things that has happened to me.Ben will surely pay for everything he was making us go through. He thinks he can succeed at ruining B and I’s relationship as he did with Heather’s, but he is dead wrong. No matter how hard he tried, no matter whatever stunt he pulled, the harder he would fall. We will continue to grow stronger in love and unity, whether he likes it or not.Taking him down won’t be easy as he always trod carefully and covered his tracks well and also had his father to get him out of any mess he got himself. But one way or the other, I will gather enough evidence to take him down and keep him from hurting anyone else. I must take him down. That I promise. My phon
Chapter 103 RICHARD’S POV I called two of my bodyguards because there was no way B and I would be going out there without protection. Fortunately, they were close, just in the hotel’s lobby. Father always insisted on me taking bodyguards wherever I went, but I wasn’t very keen on that. My privacy was paramount to me, and I could easily defend myself when the need arose. When I got downstairs, Gideon had already made sandwiches and lemonade for lunch and was setting the table for two. I admired how fast he worked; he was always efficient, and I appreciated that about him. The noise the soles of my shoes made on the marble floor caught his attention. He looked at me, his brows squishing as he was probably wondering why I was fully dressed. “Going somewhere, Boss?” He asked. “Yeah,” I answered, looking impatiently towards the direction of B’s room to see if she was coming, but there was no sign of her. What could be keeping her? She said she’d be fast if only I knew she might be the
Chapter 104RICHARD’S POVAs we descended in the elevator, my stomach suddenly churned with unease as my mind raced with potential scenarios and questions that awaited me and B outside.Since my father made frantic efforts for Heather’s video not to circulate in the media and my schoolmates were forbidden from talking about it outside school, the news didn’t quite reach the general public, so I was spared that shame and humiliation.The last time I faced a crowd of reporters wasn’t long after I returned to the city. They were curious about why I’d been travelling so much. I didn’t reveal much; just said it was for luxurious vacations and building connections with other cities and nations in preparation to take over from my father when the time came, and left it at that.The story was forged well and I sounded very convincing so they ended up buying it. Since then, I haven’t disturbed me much. I knew how mind-bugging and malicious their questions could be. I just hope it won’t break B
Chapter 105RICHARD’S POVAs we walked down the hallway, we heard voices getting louder, mixing with camera clicks that sounded more frantic with each step.My bodyguards on seeing us, quickly flanked us as we approached the exit.“Oh my goodness,” B exclaimed lowly, bringing her free hand over her lips to stop herself from gasping out loud.We looked at each other. She was shocked at the sight before her and I was pretty sure I could hear her heart beating faster in her chest.“We did our best, but they’re just too much to handle,” one of the hotel’s security men said as he grabbed the door handle to pull it open for us.The security men and my bodyguards quickly stepped out in front of us. They positioned themselves two steps below B and me on the entrance steps, forming a protective barrier around us.The scene in front of us was like something straight out of a nightmare. Reporters and cameramen crowded together, thrusting their microphones and holding up cameras, eager for any i
Chapter 106RICHARD’S POVThat particular question made me instantly nervous. Of course, B was more than attractive enough for me and my heart didn’t belong to anyone else. It belonged to her and her alone. With that in mind, I came up with the best answer I could.“As my wife mentioned earlier, whoever came up with that post was trying to cause trouble for us. It was a lie. I fulfil my duties as a man to my wife. She testified about that,” I turned to B and looked at her with proud dreamy eyes. “I love my wife very much. She’s more than attractive enough for me and my heart belongs only to her.”Cheers and coos filled the air, with some people even blowing hand whistles for us. I was overwhelmed with happiness. I didn’t anticipate the event to be so jolly and cheerful, like interviewing celebrities on a Friday night talk show. I thought the reporters would be rather brutal and malicious with their questions, but thankfully, they weren’t like that at all.B’s cheeks overheated with p
Chapter 107RICHARD’S POVHeather and I’s relationship was never a media fuss. Mostly, we met and spent time together at school so as not attract the attention of the media. We were taking tiny baby steps until we were ready to take our relationship to the next level, go public and eventually get married. But that didn’t happen. Everything fell apart in the blink of an eye because of Ben.The only times we met outside school was during a classmate’s party or other social events where I always covered up by saying she was my date, escort or just a friend I brought along for that event.Heather didn’t visit my place often. When she did, and on her third visit, my dad made it known to me he didn’t like her very much because she seemed like an opportunist. That was because he didn’t know her as well as I did. I hoped to prove him wrong over time and show him her true self, but that chance never came.So when the reporter brought up that news about Heather, it hit me like a fast-moving tr
Chapter 108BIANCA’S POVRichard looked at me, his hold on my hand loosened and his features contorted in confusion. “Miss who?”“Heather. Your ex-girlfriend,” I said, couldn’t help but wonder if he did that on purpose.He hesitated a little and sighed before answering that. “Yeah, I do.”Letting that one slide for a bit. I moved to the question. Missing her was normal and acceptable since they used to be close. “What about love?” I asked with rapt attention. “Do you still love her?”That question made him awkward and put him at unease as he looked away, rolling his eyes and letting out a series of deep lowly sighs as if not knowing what and how best to answer me.I knew he wouldn’t like me asking him that. But at moments like this, I needed to plan my future and make hay while the sun still shone. I needed to know my fate in case his ex-girlfriend walked through our apartment door one day and let him know she never stopped loving him while she away.I hope what he answered that rep
Chapter 109BIANCA'S POVThe elevator dinged, startling us. We chuckled at our reaction before stepping out into the hallway. As though Gideon knew we were coming, he opened the door before Richard could use his access card. “I saw everything,” he said with a proud, dreamy look in his eyes, still gripping the door handle. “It was… beautiful. You two handled it well, and whoever is trying to cause trouble for you two will see trouble for the rest of their lives,” he concluded firmly. “Thank you, Gideon,” I said and held Richard’s arm, leaning onto it and smiling at what Gideon said. Richard seemed unaffected and a little awkward. Gideon wanted to say something else, but Richard cut him off. “…That’s enough Gideon,” he breathed out as though fed up. “Could you at least let us in and feed us first before saying anything else?” Now that I was noticing it, he seemed exhausted and I’m sure he was also hungry. “Yeah, sure,” Gideon stepped aside for us to come in. “Now you have no excuse
Chapter 174 RICHARD’S POV Approaching B’s family house, I saw B stepping out, but the moment she saw me, she ran back inside. My heart hurt from seeing how she was avoiding me. “B please wait. Hear me out first. I have something important to tell you. The pregnancy was fake…I know everything now…” I said as I rushed out of the car and chased after her. But I didn’t think she heard me as she quickly slammed the door shut down on getting inside. I banged against the door, screaming for her. Apologizing. Pouring my heart out and letting her know how much I loved and missed her. I didn’t care if I was constituting a nuisance or being absurd, I just wanted her forgiveness. I wanted her back. But it all fell on deaf ears. No one opened the door for me. I wondered if my dad had come like he promised. Maybe he hadn’t yet. I wondered if her parents were around. Surely, they won’t approve of my behaviour and I didn’t even know how to explain the whole situation to their understa
Chapter 173 RICHARD'S POV By the time I made it back to the apartment, it was almost dusk. Heather’s parents had the heart to forgive her for lying to them. Despite all she did, they still loved her as their one and only daughter and were willing to take her back. After they left, my father noticed how troubled and unhappy I was, and I couldn’t help but tell him everything that happened. I needed someone to talk to. Someone who could understand and advise me. And right then, my father was the only one I could turn to. He advised me to be patient, to give B more time and not act rashly to avoid losing her completely. He also promised to go see her parents intercede on my behalf and convinced me to head back to the apartment and rest because I really needed it. As I was approaching my apartment from the elevator, I noticed the door was left ajar. I didn’t put too much thought into it because it was probably Gideon. I had seen him earlier that morning before stepping out.
Chapter 172 RICHARD’S POV I wasn’t sure where B could have gone, but the only place that came to my mind was her family house. I just hoped she hadn’t gone to any other place. It’ll be hard finding her if she did. No matter what, I had to get her back. I want her back. Not only is she the love of my life, but she’s also carrying my unborn child. She will be the mother of my children. Rushing into the room, I hurriedly pulled out the drawer of the nightstand, searching for my car keys. I couldn’t remember where last I kept it but I think it should be in the drawer because I usually left it there. Instead of finding my car keys, I found something else. My brows drew in curiously as I took out the paperwork. Going through the contents, terrible regrets assailed me as I shook my head in agony. B was pregnant. All these while, she has been carrying my child but kept it from me. All these while, I have been hurting and treating her badly not knowing my seed was growing inside her.
CHAPTER 171 RICHARD’S POV The news of Heather’s pregnancy hit me like a shockwave. I was so shocked I struggled to accept it. How did it happen? How am I the one responsible for it? As far as I knew, Heather and I hadn’t gotten into any intimate act since she returned. There must be a mistake somewhere. B was so shattered she couldn’t even look at me. But I wished she could just listen to what I had to say before jumping to any conclusions. This was all a misunderstanding. I knew nothing about it. I know I have been cold and mean towards her lately, but that was only because of the way she’d been acting towards Heather. I believe with time she’ll stop seeing Heather as a threat and apologize for her actions. I cared for Heather and promised to be by her side to make up for all those years I failed to protect her from Ben. But that doesn’t mean I’ll go as far as sleeping with her. I made it clear to her that I loved B and only B now. What Heather and I shared was all in the
CHAPTER 170BIANCA’S POVIt’s been almost a week now. That night I went out of the apartment, I wasn’t thinking straight. I was losing my mind. I had no one else to run to except Nina. She was the only one who could understand me right now and tell me what to do. At this point, I was considering a divorce. Divorce him and move on….He lied about loving you….He never loved you….He only agreed to this marriage because his father wanted him to… you were only a second option, a plan B.Nina advised me not to give up on him yet. She said if he truly loved me then he’ll come for me. She also said I should threaten him on leaving the apartment and if he persisted, then I’ll make him choose between me and Heather. That was a good idea. The only way I could bring an end to this once and for all. It was either her or me. And I know Richard will choose wisely because deep down, he still loved me. That bitch was only putting a blindfold over his eyes, but it’s only a matter of time before I ta
CHAPTER 169HEATHER’S POVBy the time I was done adjusting myself, getting everything together and reaching downstairs, Richard was already seated on the sofa of the living room watching a movie.Thank goodness he hasn’t brought the drinks. I sighed in relief. That would have ruined the whole plan.While Richard and I were in my room, I heard the entrance door squeak open and slam shut. That meant the bitch has gone out. That makes everything a lot better. I hope she never comes back. I hope she gets hit by a bus or truck or falls off a cliff and her body is never found. As it stands now, that will make things a lot better now.“Hey,” I smiled at Richard as I took a seat very close beside him. “What are you watching?”He looked at me with a smile before looking back at the TV.“I just turned on the TV and found the movie interesting,” he said. He grabbed the remote and pressed the information button to check the title and description. “It says ‘The Idea of You.’”“Ok,” I beamed a smi
CHAPTER 168HEATHER’S POVRichard tried to make me feel better but I wasn’t fully giving in to it. I will feel a lot better, and be the happiest woman on the planet when he throws his garbage wife away from this penthouse apartment and our lives forever.“I’m sorry Hay,” he apologized, his voice very gentle and soothing to my hearing. “Please forgive B. She doesn’t know what she’s doing.”“She knows what she’s doing!” I blurted out, sobbing heavily. “She hates me and is out to destroy me. She's dangerous and the earlier you realize that, the better and safer it is for us. Who knows what she might do next and accuse me of?.... perhaps she could stab herself next and say that I did it. Maybe she could come back with bruises and cuts and broken bones and accuse me of hiring hitmen that did it to her…and you might just have to believe her…”I broke down in another outburst of tears, burying my face in my hands. I could tell Richard was extremely worried and cared for me a lot because he
CHAPTER 167 BIANCA’S POV “Great,” I muttered sarcastically. Ben’s arrest was supposed to be good news. Perhaps the best news ever. He had hurt me and wanted to do very bad things to me, but I couldn’t shake off the feeling that something wasn’t right. If possible I needed to find a way to question him about Heather. I needed him to tell me everything he knew about her. If they planned her rape story together to deceive Richard. But how do I do that? The last thing I want is to meet up with him after what he did to me. And if Richard found out I met with his greatest enemy, he’d be mad at me and think I was somehow involved with him. Little did he know that bitch sitting close to him was his greatest enemy. “I’m glad he’s finally getting what he deserved,” Richard said, still sounding overjoyed. “Can you imagine he asked to see me?...” But then he stopped halfway, realizing the look on my face. “What happened to your face?” He peered closer, his eyes squinting and b
CHAPTER 165BIANCA’S POVAfter I threw up earlier today, I started feeling strange. I felt unusually tired and drained both physically, mentally and emotionally. I couldn’t shake off the feeling that I could be pregnant. And the thought of that made me feel worse. I just couldn’t get pregnant now. Now wasn’t the right time at all. Heavens, please…I threw up a couple more times and the whole discomfort deteriorated. I got dressed and decided to visit a lab nearby to run some tests, keeping my fingers crossed that it had better not be what I was thinking.To my greatest shock and disappointment, it turned out to be true. The test turned out positive. I was fucking pregnant.Since I came back, I have been feeling extremely sad. I didn’t know how to handle the news much less break it to Richard.I knew pregnancy was supposed to be good news. I knew it was supposed to bring and bind the couple together and make them stronger in love. The thought of starting a family was something beautif