Bella’s POVI feel like a fool for anticipating 7pm but I don’t care. I kept stealing glances at my watch, hoping it’ll clock in at seven but time was playing tricks with me. I was bold enough to delude myself that I was this edgy because I was partially jobless. Emily has been discharged and I was currently at her apartment with her. There wasn't much I was needed for, she was back to normal but I chose to stick around. Amiee already told me not to come home tonight anyway.“I’ll cook you something, your hands shouldn't touch water”“Are you going to bathe me too?”There was an awkward silence before I suddenly raised my voice. “Of course I will!”“You’re a pervert! Pfft!”She exploded in laughter and I joined in harmony. Eventually, she cooked with me, it was fun and cheerful with music playing from the speakers. Surprisingly Emily and I shared similar choices of songs. Our taste was peculiar but it was even more bizarre because we both had a hidden reason for liking the songs s
Arya’s POVI’m yet to find out who was responsible for taking me and Damien’s photo, there wasn’t any reporter in sight so the person must be an informant to social outlets and of course, Damien was a huge source of inspiration to those gossip suckers but what’s even worse is Nicklaus standing here with me. “What’re you doing here?” I asked while secretly clenching the results the nurse had given me. “Shouldn’t I be here when my wife regains her identity?” I scoffed at his words. So openly shameless, then again that was Nicklaus’s style, I’ve passed the stage of being baffled by his words, and now I’m just trying to find his limits but unfortunately, this man had none!“Come home with me” There were no words to describe my expression and it was this scene that Damien walked in on. He must’ve heard Nicklaus outrageous offer. Damien’s presence shadowed me but he wasn’t as tall as Nicklaus. That man was simply a seven-foot statue laced in black embroidery. “You should really con
Bella's POVI was inclined to ask Klaus why he called to cancel and then miraculously showed up at my doorstep but I didn’t so I figured he was trying to surprise me but why?Nonetheless I stayed silent on the ride until he asked.“Any place in mind you wanna go?”For a second I was stunned, I thought he had everything planned out, from the look of things, there really wasn’t an issue earlier. I couldn’t hold back my curiosity anymore.“What happened earlier when you called to cancel?” I know replying to a question with a question wasn’t ideal but I just had to know. I noticed his grip on the steering wheel tighten before he spoke.“I made plans for a dinner with my parents when I asked for your evening but…they had some things to do and traveled”Am I tripping or it sounded as if his parents traveled to avoid me?! That couldn’t be it, right? “Sorry, I shouldn’t have canceled on you. We can choose whatever way to spend the evening” He glanced at me and smiled making my previous
“I love you”Klaus's husk voice whispered into Bella’s ear before drifting to sleep with his hands wrapped around her naked figure. It was safe to say Bella didn’t hear a word he said. She was long gone after the wash -up and just coiled her body into the sheets.But then who could blame her? It was still dark but only because these days had longer nights! They’ve been at it for hours and it was now three in the morning so she definitely needed her nap. Time passed and it became morning. The sunlight sipping through the window’s huge curtains casted a vague light on their naked bodies but it wasn’t enough to wake Bella up. She was totally lax from all the hectic activities of last night so Klaus was the first to wake up. He groaned as he turned on his back and sat by the bed side. His head turned to behold Bella’s sleeping frame and he tucked the blanket over her properly. His first instinct was to wash up but as he journeyed to the bathroom he found her purse that was tossed asi
Arya’s POVToday was the third day of Nicklaus's condition and I made my choice. It took a series of critical thinking but I finally chose what’s best after weighing the pros and cons.Now I was getting ready for actual war! As crazy as it might sound the location wasn’t Nicklaus's office but instead the court of law!Today was the first hearing for the lawsuit against Andrew and as the plaintiff I picked out a pair of tailor-made suits, of course, it wasn’t just sitting in the closet. Damien made arrangements despite my refusal. It was pointless to decline now that the perfect pair was staring me straight in the face. Its peach color warmed my heart, compared to the cold winter weather it gave off a soothing feel so that’s what I’m going with. I never expected the first hearing to come so soon, it must’ve been brought forward because of the upcoming festive holidays but whatever the case may be, it didn’t affect our arrangements, even before I filed for a suit our gathered eviden
The days went by fast and Arya was getting ready to sit in the hot chair again, tomorrow was Christmas Eve and while everyone had a wish or two for Santa, Arya had none. Today’s court hearing wouldn’t be good with the way every day of the week went. Damien had done his part but there were things he couldn’t control. Every of his means had to be legal, whereas for Nicklaus that word was a mere fallacy and she knew he was the only one with enough power to get her out of this mess but asking him was like selling her soul to the devil. His demand for repayment would be too great, something she can’t afford for Aiden’s sake. With fingers crossed she headed out in another tailored suit. It was a black suit. She wasn’t in the mood for cheerful colors, taking back her mother’s company was her primary goal in serving revenge on Andrew and his minions but now the tables were turning and it was getting harder for her to keep calm. The formal greeting of standing was done to welcome the judge
Arya's POVEveryone stared at the door with anticipation, including me. I wanted more than anyone to see who was going to walk through that door. This was certainly the last trick my lawyer had up her sleeve and from the look of things. It was our golden ticket to winning the case. The bright smile on her face was warm, unlike her usual smirk that sent chills down the spine of the other lawyer. I shifted my gaze from her and locked it on the opening doors. The wooden two-way doors spread apart to reveal the much eagerly awaited arrival of the testifier. I knew it couldn’t be any of my friends because my lawyer Natalia, had briefed me on how Andrew would destroy their testimony so both Bella and Emily were out of the picture. With them out I didn’t have much hope for anyone else. Even when I suggested getting the butler of Andrew’s household to testify as a witness of the domestic violence, she pointed out why that couldn’t be done. It’s a risky cause that would cost him his job,
It’s rather hilarious that Andrew’s anger was directed at Lucinda. He was the one declared impotent yet he had the guts to get mad?Everyone found this strange but they soon learnt where his anger generated from. He took delicate steps towards Lucinda, the people nearby created space because the grim look in his eyes was venomous. His presence caused her to stand up and everyone else waited for the show. “Why aren’t you saying anything?” Andrew’s voice sounded like he was suppressing his rage but Lucinda couldn’t bring her gaze to meet his. “Answer me!” He roared louder but she only flinched and took retreating steps causing Andrew to stomp his feet in anger while ruffling his hair. “Why’re you so quiet, huh? Didn’t you say they were mine? Didn’t you bring proof of DNA results of Shawn and Anna?! Why won’t you speak?!”“I’m s-sorry…” Lucinda’s shaky voice responded but he cut her off.“Bullshit!”Arya and Melissa watched with bemused interest. Andrew always prides himself