“I’ll just serve lunch then, Ace you are welcome to join us”
“Seven I want you to leave”
“That is not going to happen”
“You heard the Lady!”
“She doesn’t mean it” He says as he walks over the cooker and starts dishing out the food in a bowl.
“I’m calling the cops” Ace threatens and I turn to face him as Seven exits the kitchen, clearly unbothered by the threat.
“Please don’t” I plead.
“Do you want him here?” He asks quietly.
“I swear I don’t but I know he means we’ll, Seven will never hurt me”
“So you are going to let him stay the night?”
“No, no, I will go over to Asher’s place”
“Seriously? You think he will let you leave? Besides, I don’t want you spending the night at that guy’s place either. He is love with you, he
“Come on, let’s get you out of here” He takes my hand and urges me to get up from the chair.My food!“Dude, what do you think you are doing?” Seven asks as he furiously seizes my hand from Asher’s. “She’s about to eat her lunch”“ I’ll make her lunch at my place, come on wifey” He tries to take my hand but Seven pulls it away and steps in front of me.“Seven step away” He says with his eyes closed. He’s about to loose it.“ I won’t, she’s going no where with you” Seven says giving him a deadly stare and I wonder where he got such confidence from. Just one phone call and that will be the end for him, Asher has the power to make that happen.Asher doesn’t flinch at his stare, he shoves one hand in his right pocket and takes one step forward.“In case I’m not making myself clear, this is a threat!” He
He is not doing all of this because he loves me, he just doesn’t want to loose me to Ace like his other girls. I glance at Asher with my eyes and mouth wide open in shock.“Do you think…”“I don’t think honey, that is what is there. He is doing this because of his undying love for you, he just doesn’t want to loose you to Ace”“I hate him!”“And it will interested you to know that Sophia is his cousin”“Yeah” He says nodding.“Wow”“So now there’s two ways to look at this. It’s either his cousin begged him to get you back so that you don’t stand a chance with Ace or he doesn’t want to loose you to Ace”“I know Seven, he’s a selfish strut. There is no way he’d be doing this cousin. He just doesn’t want to loose to Ace. It’s all about his ego”“I&rsqu
“Thanks bro”“Tell me all about it”“About what exactly?”“How you got Luna Ramora Angelis pregnant”“You talk as if you know her so well”“As a matter of fact, I do and we have a little romantic history together”“Please don’t tell me the two of have been intimate”“Oh, no. It was just a kiss. I actually stole her first kiss and she hit me hard in the face. That stunk!”“Serves you right”“So how did you two meet?”“Remember that high school reunion party we had to attend before you got that emergency?”“Of course I do. We had used an entire week just pick outfits for that party”“Yeah, that’s where we met, had a few shots, one thing let to another and the rest is history.“I see… and where was Sophia?”&ldq
LUNA’S POV I grudgingly try to open my eyes when I feel a gentle tap on my shoulder. Who dares try to interrupt a pregnant woman’s sleep? “Wake up sleepy head, it’s almost noon” That voice, it’s a female voice and it sounds very familiar. I shoot my eyes open and let out a scream when I see Alora seated by my side. “ Oh my God!” I exclaim in joy as I hug her tight. I have missed her like crazy! “Easy girl, you’re pregnant” “Alora, are you for real?” “It’s your girl, damn! Pregnancy looks good on you babe. You are glowing!” “I’m getting fat!” I say rolling my eyes. “You still look hot!” Asher chips in as he walks into the bedroom. He is already dressed up for work and I do not need to tell you that he looks breathtaking…you know. The tuxedo he has on fits him perfectly and the I like the way a chunk of his hair falls down his face almost concealing his left eye. The hottest Attorney in the country.
The TV goes black.“The hell!” I exclaim in dismay.“You shouldn’t be watching that, that woman is pure evil” She says as she gives me warm hug and without warning, I burst into tears. This is way messed up than I thought it was. I can’t even begin to image the number of people watching that news right now. If I dare step out of the house right now, paparazzi will molest me big time.This is the end of me!Alora’s phone rings and when she checks the caller ID, She looks at me.“It’s Asher” She says as she picks up the call and puts on loudspeaker.“Hello Ash”“Where is Luna?”“She is right here”“Did she watch the news?”“Yeah, all of it”“Do not let her get out and do not let anybody in, most especially Ace”“I won’t”“Good, give her
The moment Kyle and I walk into the living room, I almost turn around and run away. Mum is sitting on a sofa completely lost in thought and dad is pacing about the living room restlessly like he just lost a big business contract. Whenever they are both in this state, Kyle and I are sure to get the scolding of our lives.“Mum, dad, here we are” Kyle announces.“Sweetie, are you okay?” Mum asks worriedly as she rushes to me and engulfs me in a warm hug.“Yes mum, I’m fine”“Thank you for bringing her safely” She says as she kisses Kyle’s cheeks.“It’s my duty”“Luna!” My father calls firmly and I jump in fright.“Yes Daddy” I answer in almost a whisper.“What do you see on the table” He asks and I slowly walk over to the table and I am not surprised at all to see my passport and a few other papers on it. I knew he was
I don’t regret saying those mean things to my mum. In a way, she deserved it. It was high time someone told her the truth. Ever since we were kids, she never defended us against our father’s harsh rules like a mother should.Any ways, now is not the time for me to lament about my mother’s lack of defense over us. I have less than twenty four hours to clear this mess else my sister will be a victim of my father’s dictatorial behavior again and there’s only one way for me to do that.I take out my cell phone and dial Ace’s number as I hop into my Maserati. I stole his contact from Luna’s cell phone when Alora handed it to me virtue of the fact that Luna always let’s me know her password. Thank God she didn’t notice. She would never let me meet with Ace one on one because she thinks I will get into a fight with him.Yes, I kind of dislike Ace for what he did to me in college but I don’t want to get i
When I arrive at my parents place, I don’t even bother to park my car in the driveway. I park by the lawn and alight from the car and take long strides to the door where I type the security code and walk in.When I get into the living room, I am not surprised at all to see my mum, Sophia and her mum seated on a couch, drinking and chatting like they just conquered the world.Nothing can convince me that they did not orchestrate this whole charade. They think they have finally accomplished their mission but I am here to burst their bubbles.I will give them the shock of their lives.“Mother!” I call in rage as I approach them. They all put their glasses down in silence and turn to look at me.“Hello babe” Sophia greets with a sickening smile.“Shut up, I will get back to you” I scold.“You don’t talk to your fiancé like that” My mother warns and I look at her in disgust
CHAPTER SIXTY- NINEACE’S POV. THREE MONTHS LATER.Sophia didn’t survive the surgery, but she brought forth the most beautiful baby girl I have ever seen in my entire life and we are all doing a great looking after her.Luna moved in with me, so the baby spends most of the time with us since Luna is her mother. Once in a while, she spends the night with Asher and Alora.So far, everything is moving smoothly, even though we all wish that Sophia was alive to complete the circle.Sophia wasn’t bad at all, the only thing that made her the way she was, was her obsession with me. When she was pregnant and lived at Asher’s house, I saw a total different person in Sophia and I was impressed.Asher brought the good girl in her and I wish she was here with us.Anyway, we love her, but God l
CHAPTER SIXTY- EIGHTASHER’S POV“Breakfast is ready” Alora announces as I walk into the diner.“Good morning Princess”“Good morning”“Where is Luna?”“In the kitchen” I go over to the kitchen where are fine Luna washing dishes in the sink and when she turns and sees me, she acts like she hasn’t and concentrates on her plate.“Good morning Luna” I greet calmly as I approach her.“Good morning” she greets back not even sparing me a glance.“Alora must have told you what happened yesterday”“Yes, she did”“Luna, all of this was sudden, I don’t even know how it got to this level, Sophie and I…&
CHAPTER SIXTY-SEVEN“What the actual hell is doing on here?” Alora asks astonished the moment I walk into in the living room with Sophia cuddled up in my arms.Seven soon left the hospital for an urgent business deal and there was no one else with her and I couldn’t just leave her there.My house was the best option at that moment.“Not now Alora”“I don’t want her here!” Alora screams furiously and I look at her in awe. The feud between them runs deeper than I thought“Look, there was no one at the hospital to look after her or better still take her home, I couldn’t just leave her there”“Yes you could?, I won’t care if she rots there!”“Alora she is carrying your niece or nephew, you need to be a bit considerate towards her rig
CHAPTER SIXTY-SIXACE’S POVVarieties of beautiful flowers are blooming in the entire hall, expensive decorations that have got everyone gushing.Everything looks posh and I’m impressed. Our mothers did a great job organizing this wedding. It’s indeed the talk of the town.The flock of journalists aligned outside with their myriad of cameras makes it look more of a red carpet show than a wedding.I scan the mighty hall that is actually filled with people and everyone is so quiet and elegantly dressed. I spot a few of my uncles and cousins who keep making funny faces at me every time our eyes meet. I’m going to get properly laughed at , after this ceremony.I always bragged to them about being the last person who is going to get married among them, but here I am, about to get married the first.RIP Ace. 
CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVELUNA’S POVWords cannot begin to describe the way I feel about myself right now.I’m nothing but a looser.Just within the twinkle of an eye, I lost my baby and the love of my life and in a few days time, he’s going to get married to someone else.This is worse than nemesis.No matter how much I try, it doesn’t seem to me like I will ever be able to get over them. The thought of loosing Ace to Sophia stabs my heart every time I think of it.How I wish things could be different.I lost the son, it’s so unfair that I have to lose the father too. I wish I could just snap my finger and everything turns out the way I want them to be.I just want to be with Ace.A knock on the door snaps me out of my thoughts and I go to open it.
CHAPTER SIXTY-FOUR“Oh boy!” Alora exclaims.“Thank you very much Mr. Clarkson”“You’re welcome”I quickly hang up and hand the phone over to Alora. I don’t know why but I’m suddenly very hot. I quickly take off my tux jacket and toss it aside. This can’t be. This totally can’t be.I had a one night stand with Sophia?“She is officially a whore to me now” Alora condemns.“Do you think she knows it was me?”“I don’t know Ash, I really don’t know”“If Ace finds out about this, nothing will stop him from calling of that wedding”“Yeah, even the fact that she’s pregnant…” she suddenly stops and gasps loudly.&ld
CHAPTER SIXTY-THREEASHER’S POVI park my car in the garage and alight from it. I walk to the front door and ring the bell. Just Alora and I live here now. Luna’s parents insisted on taking her home after the miscarriage and there was nothing I could do.I miss her.I miss her dearly.Her sweet melodious voice that always caused blood to sing in my veins anytime she spoke, her charming smile that lightens my entire day.She’s my perfect queen.I’m going to spend the night in her bedroom, that’s what I’ve been doing these past weeks.I miss cuddling her, kissing her forehead and preparing her breakfast every morning before going go to work.I miss her so much that it hurts.The front door is opened by Alora and the moment she sees me, her face lights up. I wonder why.
CHAPTER SIXTY TWOACE’S POVI can’t feel anything, I can’t hear anything, I can’t see anything. Everything seems blurry, the voices around me sound like I’m in a distant world away from every one else.This all feels like thirty different kinds of wrong.This is worst than a nightmare, it’s a nemesis.My unborn child is dead and his mother is there fighting for her life.Like damn! I can’t loose both of them. If the baby is gone, God should at least save Luna for me. I’d go crazy if anything should happen to her.That girl has got my heart.All of it and I love her from here to the moon and back.Right now every one is impatiently waiting for the doctor. The news of the accident spread like wild fire. Her mother has been wailing ever since she got he
CHAPTER SIXTY-ONEKYLE’S POVI finally get Alora to sleep after several minutes of her wailing and cursing. I clearly understand her pain. Alora and Luna are more than just best friends, more of twin sisters who have got a special connection. They met in junior high school and since then, they have been inseparable.I don’t just see her as my sister’s best friend, she is my baby sister too and I love her to bits. I’m so happy that she’s alright, I don’t know what I would have done if both of them had to be in that same critical condition. Now that she’s here, I feel like everything is going to be alright.“Sweet dreams sweetheart” I say as I plant a gentle kiss on her forehead and exit the ward. I walk to the outpatient ward where I find Ace sitting helplessly on the floor. He’s not crying, he just has on a very blank expression and I can&rs