Chapter 115BIANCA’S POVRichard was sitting on the couch in the living room, waiting for us. As soon as we walked in, he quickly stood up to greet Mr. Sam and little Alex.With little Alex still clinging to me, I introduced the trio.“Mr. Sam this is my husband, Richard. Richard this is the Mr. Sam I was telling you about, my second daddy,” I flattered, shooting Mr. Sam a soft closed-mouth smile that left him chuckling and glancing away in slight nervousness.“And this little guy here,” I looked at little Alex, the soft closed-mouth smile on my face transforming into a wide one. “is Mr. Sam’s son, Alexander Sam-Junior Pierce, but we just call him little Alex. Hey Alex,” I encouraged, “say hi to Uncle Richard.”As if understanding what I said, he put his fingers in his mouth and beamed at Richard. I didn’t know if that was his little way of greeting or maybe he just liked the way I called out his full name.Richard gently spoke to him, and then he squeezed his fluffy cheeks, which ma
Chapter 116BIANCA’S POVI made a simple breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast with coffee and apple juice for Alex. Along the line, when Mr Sam noticed I was making that, he made it known to me he and Alex had taken avocado toast before coming, and as such they would like something different and lighter. So I opted for biscuits. It took quite a long time for me to finish preparing the breakfast because I was making several plates including one for Heather. As much as I didn’t like her presence in the apartment, I couldn’t be so wicked as to starve her especially with her looking so frail…and hungry. “Poor girl. I feel really sorry for her,” I said with a sigh, shaking my head as I skillfully carried three plates like a pro waiter at a fancy restaurant to the living room to serve Mr. Sam, Richard and little Alex. I could only imagine what she must have gone through.“Here you go,” I said, smiling as I passed Mr. Sam his plate. I felt really pleased with myself because everything tu
Chapter 117BIANCA’S POV“What’s in the lunchbox? Can I take it to the kitchen?” I asked Mr. Sam, coming back to reality from my busy thoughts that overwhelmed me.He shrugged to show he had no idea. Probably he wasn’t there when Jessica packed it.“Do you mind if I have a look?” Of course, he will mind. I didn’t even know why I had to ask.“Sure.”I set down the tray with the coffee pot and Alex’s apple juice which I just realized I hadn’t given him yet on the table. I took the lunchbox and opened it. Inside was a small container filled with sliced fruits and veggies—apples, bananas, berries, carrots, and cucumbers. There was also a mini peanut butter sandwich and a well-known brand of kids’ fruit juice.“Mmmh,” I slurped my lips, savouring the goodness as if the lunch was for me. Eight years old me would have probably finished the juice, and sandwich, picked the bananas and berries and then left the apples, carrots and cucumbers for Alex. “Lots of healthy stuff. Jessica sure does
Chapter 118BIANCA’S POVI couldn’t deny the fact that I was a little scared for them especially Richard. His task seemed harder. Mr. Sam with his contacts and the connections he had could easily find evidence of Ben’s drug smuggling business. But Richard’s task might involve him sneaking into where Ben lived and worse, coming in contact with him, and whenever the two of them saw each other, it always ended in confrontation or worse. I didn’t want that happening at all. He said he feared for my safety, but now I feared for his more. Oh goodness, please protect him. Protect them.“I have my ways, little B,” Mr. Sam answered smugly. Adjusting himself, he stood up in preparation to leave. “A true magician never reveals his secret.”“It’s not going to be simple, but we’ll give it our all,” Richard said as he lifted Alex from his lap and stood up too. “I just hope that bastard hasn’t gotten rid of the phone he used to record the video or deleted the anonymous social media account he use
Chapter 119BIANCA’S POVMr. Sam didn’t even spare me a glance as he left. I sighed in fluster knowing he was offended by the way Richard talked to him, and if I didn’t fix it, he probably wouldn’t be helping out again in this.He forgot to kiss Alex goodbye. I wanted to call him back for that, but seeing the way he left, I just had to let it go.The moment Richard noticed he was gone, he came up to me. Alex was still pulling his hair. His efforts to stop him from pulling it were futile and there was no juice nearby to distract him this time. Alex was so engrossed with the hair that he didn’t even notice his father was gone. I just hope he doesn’t end up crying like most babies do when he realizes it. We’ll just have to keep up with the distractions until Mr. Sam gets back.“I like his son. I really do, but are you sure we can trust him?” Richard asked, sounding a bit annoyed, probably still brooding over what happened.“Yeah,” I kept a straight face as I replied to him, closing the
Chapter 120BIANCA’S POVI didn’t get how she got up and showered so quickly and most of all, put on my clothes. She was wearing my favourite oversized shirt and denim bum shorts that revealed her long slender thighs. Why will she wear my clothes without asking for me first? Is that how she behaves?She approached us like a meek lamb, smiling innocently. She looked a whole lot better like nothing happened, and that made me consider that fainting was probably an act to fall right into Richard’s body.“I heard shouting,” she said, her large emerald eyes flicking like a light switch. “Hope nothing’s wrong?” She asked, sounding concerned.Richard and I shook our heads in unison, and I said, “Not at all, just a minor misunderstanding that couples have, but it’s all good….” pressing my lips tightly together as I observed her.“How…how are you feeling now?” Richard asked in a way that seemed too careful, adjusting Alex on his body who made sleepy sounds.When I glanced at Richard. His eyes
Chapter 121BIANCA’S POV“It’s really a beautiful ring…” Heather forced a smile before lowering her gaze. “I didn’t imagine he’d marry so fast.”From the way she said that it was obvious she wasn’t happy. I let down my hand, playing with the ring in my finger and slightly angled my head as I observed her for a bit.What was she expecting? For him to wait for her till eternity, not knowing if she was alive or dead. No, baby girl. I’m sorry, but that’s not how it’s done.I folded my lips together, playfully moving them from side to side as I pitied her. Judging from her demeanour, she must have lived a fairytale life until that video occured.This must be really hard for her to take in, and it wasn’t even her fault. But what’s done has been done. The sooner she learns to live with it the better for her.Her expression was like that of a puppy rejected by her owner. She was so meek I doubt she could even hurt a fly. At least she wouldn’t be a problem to me for the little time she will b
Chapter 122 BIANCA’S POV “You don’t have to apologize,” Richard stopped her. “It’s not your fault any of that happened…” “No…” she blurted. “It’s my fault…if I didn’t meet up with him in the first place, all these wouldn’t happen.” That came as a blow to Richard as he didn’t expect it. He dropped his fork and it clanged noisily on the plate. His brows pinched sharply as he stared at her in extreme shock and disbelief. It was obvious he didn’t know about that part of the story. “You met up with Ben?... Why the fuck will you meet up with him?” Heather leaned back in her seat and breathed out heavily. She looked away from him, terrible regrets assailing her doll-like features. She did say she would answer every question thrown at her, but at that moment, she looked like she wanted to pass that particular question. “Answer me, Heather!” Richard leaned forward, slamming a balled fist on the table, causing the cutleries and utensils to rattle. “Were you cheating on me with Ben?” I he
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